A Self‐Assembled Tetracopper Triple‐Stranded Helicate: Towards the Controlled Synthesis of Finite One‐Dimensional Magnetic Chains

Abstract

Spiraling into control: A finite linear arrangement of four magnetically coupled copper(II) centers has been generated within a triple-stranded helical motif that was formed through a strict self-assembly process between a single octadentate ligand and CuII ions (see picture). This approach opens the way to constructing finite one-dimensional magnetic chains in a controlled manner. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2003/z51634_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.