Isostructural Coordination Capsules for a Series of 10 Different d⁵–d¹⁰ Transition‐Metal Ions

Abstract

Ten of a kind: A series of {M6L8} octahedral metallocapsules that are structurally identical except for the metal at the apexes was quantitatively prepared from tris-monodentate ligands L and ten divalent d5–d10 transition-metal ions (see picture). Six CF3SO3− anions coordinated inside the capsules can be site-selectively replaced with other anionic ligands to functionalize the cavity. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2006/z601431_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.