A novel triangle-shaped macrocyclic complex, [(tmeda)Pt(azpy)]3(PF6)6·13H2O (tmeda: tetramethylethylenediamine, azpy: 4,4′-azopyridine) has been successfully synthesized via self-assembly of [(tmeda)PtCl2] with a bulky capping ligand, tmeda and flexible organic linker, azpy. 1H NMR results show the realization of a triangle-shaped complex as a major component of the self-assembly. The single-crystal X-ray study shows its shape to be an equilateral triangle with ca. 2.1 nm sides.
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