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Self-assembly of M4L4tetrahedral cages incorporating pendant PS and PSe functionalised ligands

Jas S. WardPatrick W. V. ButlerPaul E. KrugerPaul E. Kruger

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010405 organic chemistryChemistryMetals and AlloysThio-General Chemistry010402 general chemistry01 natural sciencesCatalysis0104 chemical sciencesSurfaces Coatings and FilmsElectronic Optical and Magnetic MaterialsPolymer chemistryMaterials ChemistryCeramics and CompositesTetrahedronSelf-assembly

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Herein, the synthesis of metal–organic tetrahedral cages featuring flexible thio- and selenophosphate-based ligands is described. The cages were prepared by sub-component self-assembly of AP(OC6H4NH2-4)3 (A = S, Se) or SP(SC6H4NH2-4)3, 2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde, and either Fe[BF4]2 or Co[BF4]2. Preliminary host–guest studies into the ability of the pendant PS and PSe groups to interact with suitable substrates will be discussed.

https://doi.org/10.1039/c9cc05443j