1-iminoisoindolines in action as asymmetric pincer blocking ligands in aqueous solution

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I explored synthetically the potential of phthalaldehyde as a component in Schiff base condensation with 2-aminomethylpyridine. The library of ligands that can be delivered with these components is large and assemblies in presence of different metal ions can be surprising. This time a ring closure gave 1-iminoisoindoline pincer ligand and dichlorido complexes of cobalt(II) and copper(II). Different geometries of coordination, nanoporosity of 0D complex with cobalt(II) are the most interesting findings. Then I have used potassium salts of therephtalic and succinic acids and used the initial complexes to form mixed ligand dimers and polymers, in aqueous solution (!). A nice work from the synthetic point of view, nice structures. Dear co-authors thank you for cooperation and Darek, thank you for giving me a broad idea.

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The first chelates of 1-iminoisoindoline asymmetric pincer blocking ligand

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