Abstract
The use of calix[n]arenes (n = 4-6) in building up multi-metal species based on group 1 or 2 ions and early transition metal ions, through synergistic metal-O and metal⋯π interactions, is reviewed, along with recent advances on metal alkyl/cyclopentadienyl complexes and future prospects on the use of calixarenes in general in building up multi-metal complexes in a controlled way. This review article covers the use of calix[n]arenes (n = 4-6) in building up multi-metal species based on group 1 or 2 ions and early transition metal ions, through synergistic metal-O and metal⋯π interactions, depending on the conformation of the calixarenes and the nature of the group 1 or 2 ions. Recent advances on metal alkyl/cyclopentadienyl complexes are also discussed, along with future prospects on the use of calixarenes in general in building up multi-metal complexes in a controlled way.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4125-4136 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | JOURNAL OF ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY |
Volume | 689 |
Issue number | 24 SPEC. ISS. |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 29 Nov 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Calixarenes
- Group 1 and 2
- Heterometallic complexes
- Metal⋯π
- Transition metal