An unprecedented 3-fold interpenetrated double-edged pseudo-diamondoid network containing exceptional 5-fold interlocking tri-flexure helices and 15-fold interwoven helices

Abstract

The first entangled metal-ppa complex, containing unique 5-fold interlocking tri-flexure helices and 15-fold interwoven helices, defines an unprecedented 3-fold interpenetrated double-edged pseudo-diamondoid (pseudo-dia) network, which, not only represents the first and only example of interpenetrating metal-quinolone complex, but also represents the highest degree of interpenetration presently known for double-edged nets.