Supramolecular Aggregation of Pd(II) Monohelicates Directed by Discrete (H₂O)₈ Clusters in a 1,4-Diaxially Substituted Hexameric Chairlike Conformation

Abstract

We report the first structural evidence in the solid state of discrete water octamers with a 1,4-diaxially substituted hexameric chairlike conformation. These units were found to act as supramolecular glue in the aggregation of Pd(II) monohelicates to give a three-dimensional network through hydrogen-bonding.