Gold(I) Complexes of 2-(diphenylphosphino)aniline: Synthesis and Influence of the Perhalophenyl Ligand on their Assembly

Key Points

• Gold(I) complexes exhibit intriguing assembly patterns influenced by perhalophenyl ligands, enhancing structural diversity.
• The introduction of (diphenylphosphino)aniline as a P,N-donor ligand forms stable mononuclear gold(I) derivatives.
• These findings provide insights into the design of P,N-donor ligands in organometallic chemistry and materials science.
• The research highlights the potential of manipulating ligand choices to tailor the properties of gold complexes.