Molecular crystals and liquid crystals · 1983 · 34 citations · 4 references
Natural SciencesChemistryOrganic ChemistryPhysical ChemistryCoordination ChemistryHeterocyclic ChemistryTransition Metal ChemistryTransition Metal ComplexesIonizationπ-π Interactions
Abstract Starting from p-hydroxyphenylacetic acid we have been able to synthesize mesogenic dithiolates of transition metals with long chain substituents. Introduction of n-alkoxy side chains reduces the electronic affinity of this system, nevertheless those compounds are weak acceptors and can form complexes with π-donors which have a low ionization potential (EA −IP < 0.1V).
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