A novel copper(I) complex that is a monomeric single helix in solid state but a dimeric double helix in solution

Chowdhury, S., Iveson, P.B., Drew, M.G.B., Tocher, D.A. and Datta, D. (2003) A novel copper(I) complex that is a monomeric single helix in solid state but a dimeric double helix in solution. New Journal of Chemistry, 27 (2). pp. 193-196. ISSN 1144-0546 doi: 10.1039/b207057j

Abstract/Summary

Single helical [(CuL)-L-I]ClO4.12CH(2)Cl(2) (L=1:2 condensate of benzil dihydrazone and 2-acetylpyridine) unfolds and coils up in CH2Cl2 solution to generate double helical [(Cu2L2)-L-I](2+).