Construction of a Hexameric Zn(II)‐metallomacrocycle and its Photo‐ and Electroluminescence Properties: [Zn₆(<i>O</i>‐hexyl‐3,5‐bis(2,2′:6′,2″‐terpyridine)phenol)₆(BF₄)₁₂]

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Abstract Summary: An O ‐hexyl‐3,5‐bis(terpyridine)phenol ligand has been synthesized and transformed into a hexagonal Zn(II)‐metallomacrocycle by a facile self‐assembly procedure capitalizing on terpyridine‐Zn(II)‐terpyridine connectivity. The structural composition was confirmed by NMR and mass spectral techniques; photo‐ and electroluminescence properties were also investigated. The OLED device shows green electroluminescent emission at 515 nm with a maximum luminance of 39 cd · m −2 and maximum efficiency of 0.16 cd · A −1 . Structure and electroluminescent properties of the metallomacrocycle investigated. magnified image Structure and electroluminescent properties of the metallomacrocycle investigated.