Supramolecular isomerism, single-crystal to single-crystal transformation induced by release of in situ generated I2 between two supramolecular frameworks†
Shu-Yan Song,Hong-Jie Zhang
Dalton Transactions Pub Date : 03/15/2013 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C3DT50183C
Abstract

Two supramolecular isomers, [H2tpim·H4betc]·I (1) and [H2tpim·H4betc]·I3·2H2O (2), have been synthesized by one-pot reactions. Single-crystal to single-crystal transformations are observed between the two supramolecular isomers which are induced by release of in situ generated I2.

Graphical abstract: Supramolecular isomerism, single-crystal to single-crystal transformation induced by release of in situ generated I2 between two supramolecular frameworks