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  • Coordination Chemistry
  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Copper β-diketone complexes are of interest due to their diverse applications.
  • Understanding non-covalent interactions is key to controlling complex structures and properties.
  • Halogen bonding is an increasingly recognized interaction in crystal engineering.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize two novel copper β-diketone complexes.
  • To investigate the structural influence of halogen bonds and other non-covalent interactions.
  • To explore the coordination geometry and intermolecular forces within the synthesized complexes.

Main Methods:

  • Single-crystal X-ray diffraction for structural determination.
  • UV-Vis and IR spectroscopy for characterization.
  • Hirshfeld surface analysis to quantify intermolecular interactions.

Main Results:

  • Two copper β-diketone complexes, [Cu(L1)2(ttfa)2]·2CH3OH (1) and [Cu(L1)(dfpb)2] (2), were successfully synthesized.
  • Complex 1 exhibits an octahedral copper coordination sphere and features significant halogen bonding.
  • Complex 2 shows a square pyramidal coordination geometry, with hydrogen bonds contributing over 30% to the Hirshfeld surface area in both complexes.

Conclusions:

  • Halogen bonds play a critical role in the structural organization of copper β-diketone complexes.
  • Hydrogen bonding is a dominant interaction in the studied complexes, influencing their crystal packing.
  • The findings provide insights into the structure-property relationships of these complexes, suggesting potential applications.