Exploring aurophilic interactions in P,C–Au(I)–Y complexes: Pathways to supramolecular aggregation

In this chapter we provide an extensive overview of Au’s inclination to form supramolecular assemblies through the establishment of Au···Au contacts, mainly in the solid state. We have focused on P–Au–Y and C–Au–Y configurations (where Y is O, N, S, P, or a halogen atom) based on the expertize of ou...

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Authors: Frontera, Antonio, Rodríguez Raurell, Laura
Format: book part
Status:Versión aceptada para publicación
Publication Date:2024
Country:España
Institution:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)
Repository:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya
OAI Identifier:oai:recercat.cat:2445/221439
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2445/221439
Access Level:Embargoed access
Keyword:Enllaços químics
Estructura molecular
Chemical bonds
Molecular structure
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Summary:In this chapter we provide an extensive overview of Au’s inclination to form supramolecular assemblies through the establishment of Au···Au contacts, mainly in the solid state. We have focused on P–Au–Y and C–Au–Y configurations (where Y is O, N, S, P, or a halogen atom) based on the expertize of our research groups. We first assess the natural tendency of linear Au(I) complexes to aggregate, supported by statistical evidence. The following sections are dedicated to analyzing the supramolecular structures resulting from P–Au–Y and C–Au–Y configurations, breaking down the analysis according to the specific Y atom. It should be noted that our approach is targeted, selecting instances that either highlight exceptional supramolecular structures or provide valuable insights through comparisons among different substituents or ligands. We have contemplated extending our findings to those reported in the literature by experts in the field. This would allow us to present a more comprehensive and expansive overview of our research.