Chiral Coordination Polymers of Mandelate and its Derivatives: Tuning Crystal Packing by Modulation of Hydrogen Bonding

Hui Min Tay, Carol Hua
(R)-Mandelic acid and its derivatives are useful ligands for the synthesis of chiral coordination polymers. Combining (R)-mandelic acid and 3,5-difluoromandelic acid with first row transition metals and dipyridyl co-ligands gives one-dimensional chains linked by hydrogen bonds into a densely packed structure. In contrast, the methoxy-protected analogue formed an open framework with solvent accessible channels.

Source: Australian Journal of Chemistry - June 28, 2021 Category: Chemistry Authors: Hui Min Tay Carol Hua Source Type: research