Imidazolium-2-Thiocarboxylate Zwitterion Ligands: Structural Aspects in Coordination Complexes

Azolium-2-thiocarboxylate zwitterion ligands have emerged as a promising class of compounds in the field of coordination chemistry due to their unique structural features and versatile applications. These ligands are characterized by a positively charged azolium ring and a negatively charged thiocar...

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Published in:Crystals (Basel) 2023-08, Vol.13 (9)
Main Authors: Elorriaga, David, Parra-Cadenas, Blanca, Pérez-Ramos, Paula, Soengas, Raquel G, Carrillo-Hermosilla, Fernando, Rodríguez-Solla, Humberto
Format: Article
Language:English
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Amino acids
Surface active agents
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Summary:Azolium-2-thiocarboxylate zwitterion ligands have emerged as a promising class of compounds in the field of coordination chemistry due to their unique structural features and versatile applications. These ligands are characterized by a positively charged azolium ring and a negatively charged thiocarboxylate moiety, making them capable of forming stable coordination complexes with various metal ions. One of the key structural aspects that make these ligands attractive for coordination chemistry is their ability to adopt diverse coordination modes with metal centers. The nature of these ligands enables them to engage in both monodentate and bidentate coordination, resulting in the formation of chelated complexes with enhanced stability and controlled geometry or the formation of polynuclear structures. This versatility in coordination behavior allows for the design of tailored ligands with specific metal-binding preferences, enabling the creation of unique and finely tuned coordination architectures. The azolium-2-thiocarboxylate zwitterionic ligands offer a promising platform for the design of coordination complexes with diverse structural architectures.
ISSN:2073-4352
2073-4352
DOI:10.3390/cryst13091304