Abstract
A twist in the tale: A racemic mixture of the chiral [Co(dien) 2]Cl3 complex has been used as a template in preparing an openframework zinc phosphate with multidirectional helical channels, consisting of alternate ZnO4 and PO4 tetrahedra. The framework contains 12-membered ring channels along the [100] direction, within which [Co(dien)2]3+ ions are located. Each channel is enclosed by chiral interpenetrating double helices (see picture; dien=diethylenetriamine).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4089-4092 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 34 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 5 Sept 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Helical structures
- Host-guest systems
- Hydrothermal synthesis
- Phosphates
- Zinc