Metallophilic interactions in silver(i) dicyanoaurate complexes

Abstract

This manuscript reports four new gold(I)−silver(I) complexes with 2-(2-pyridyl)-1,8-naphthyridine (pyNP) and terpyridine (terpy) as ancillary ligands, of formulation [Ag(pyNP)(Au(CN)2)]2 (1), [Ag2Au2(μ-CN)2(CN)2(pyNP)2] (2), [Ag2Au(μ-CN)2(terpy)2][Au(CN)2] (3) and [Ag4Au4(μ-CN)8(terpy)2(py)] (4). Complexes 1 and...

A novel approach for estimating the strength of argentophilic and aurophilic interactions using QTAIM parameters

“…21 Both argentophilic and aurophilic interactions contribute to the stability and function of metallo-supramolecular complexes. 22 In recent years, these interactions have been harnessed in the creation of porous materials, 23 sensors, 24 spintronics, 25 and in medicinal chemistry, particularly in the development of anticancer and antimicrobial agents. 26 In the intricate field of crystal engineering, argentophilic and aurophilic interactions have emerged as pivotal forces, offering novel avenues for the design and synthesis of complex crystal structures.…”

“…21 Both argentophilic and aurophilic interactions contribute to the stability and function of metallo-supramolecular complexes. 22 In recent years, these interactions have been harnessed in the creation of porous materials, 23 sensors, 24 spintronics, 25 and in medicinal chemistry, particularly in the development of anticancer and antimicrobial agents. 26…”