[GaF3(BzMe2-tacn)]--a neutral 'metalloligand' towards alkali metal and ammonium cations in water

Chem Commun (Camb). 2014 Oct 28;50(84):12673-5. doi: 10.1039/c4cc05603e.

Abstract

The neutral complex, [GaF3(L)] (L = 1-benzyl-4,7-dimethyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane, BzMe2-tacn), acts as a 'metalloligand' to Na(+), K(+) and [NH4](+) cations in aqueous solution, forming supramolecular assemblies containing significant Na/K-F and H3N(+)H···F coordination. κ(1)-[BF4](-) and κ(2)-[PF6](-) coordination is also evident to Na(+) and K(+), respectively.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Ammonium Compounds / chemistry*
  • Cations / chemistry
  • Coordination Complexes / chemistry*
  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Heterocyclic Compounds / chemistry
  • Metals, Alkali / chemistry*
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Water / chemistry*

Substances

  • Ammonium Compounds
  • Cations
  • Coordination Complexes
  • Heterocyclic Compounds
  • Metals, Alkali
  • Water
  • 1,4,7-triazacyclononane