A 32 vertex polyhedron via supramolecular assembly of silanedithiolate silanolate units?

Chemical Communications Pub Date: 2012-06-29 DOI: 10.1039/C2CC33883A

Abstract

A high yield synthesis of the first silanedithiolate silanolate is reported which spontaneously assembles forming an inorganic rugby ball shaped 32 vertex polyhedral cluster stabilized by sterically demanding 2,6-dimesitylphenyl substituents and two LiCl units.

Graphical abstract: A 32 vertex polyhedron via supramolecular assembly of silanedithiolate silanolate units
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