Au₃₆ Crown: A Macrocyclization Directed by Metal–Metal Bonding Interactions

Abstract

Lord of the golden rings: A giant, crown-like Au36 ring aggregate with continuous metal–metal contacts (see picture; gold(I) centers are in ball and stick representation) is formed by an AuI⋅⋅⋅AuI bonding interaction directed self-assembly. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2008/z801001_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.