Abstract
A novel decanuclear Co(ii) cluster, [Co 10(Q) 12(μ 6-CO 3) 4]·2.5DMF (1) (Q = 8-hydroxyquinoline), has been synthesized under solvothermal conditions and characterized by powder XRD, TGA and IR spectroscopy. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis shows that 1 represents a new type of decanuclear cobalt cluster with an approximate supertruncated tetrahedral shape coordinated with coexisted Q ligands and in situ formed μ 6-bridging CO 3 2- anions. Meanwhile, 1 is the largest aggregate in metal-Q coordination chemistry. Another distinguishing feature of 1 is the adamantane-like metallic skeleton with point symbol {6 3} 2{6} 3, which is observed in the polynuclear metal complexes for the first time. Furthermore, it is considered that the in situ formed CO 3 2- anions have a crucial effect on the formation of the resultant unexpected polynuclear structures. The magnetic studies show that antiferromagnetic (AF) interactions exist within 1.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6242-6246 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Dalton Transactions |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 20 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 28 May 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |