A truncated triangular prism constructed by using imidazole-terpyridine building blocks

Dalton Trans. 2023 Dec 19;53(1):45-49. doi: 10.1039/d3dt03217e.

Abstract

The construction of low-symmetry topological supramolecular structures using bistable building blocks remains challenging. We report an unusual truncated triangular prismatic cage with D3h symmetry using a ligand with both cis- and trans-configurations upon coordination with metal. This work provides new ideas and methods for the future synthesis of low-symmetry topological supramolecules.