Mixed-Ligand Luminescent Cu(I) Complexes Based on 10-(Aryl)Phenoxarsines and Acetonitrile with a Cubane-Type Cu4I4 Core

Key Points

• The aim is to synthesize and characterize copper(I) complexes for potential applications based on their luminescent properties.
• Mechanosynthesis of copper(I) iodide and 10-(aryl)phenoxarsines in a 1:1 ratio was performed.
• Acetonitrile was added as a solvent during the synthesis.
• Characterization involved mass spectrometry, elemental analysis, and 1H NMR spectroscopy.
• The molecular structure of one complex was determined using X-ray diffraction.
• The synthesized complexes exhibit a cubane-type geometry.
• All complexes demonstrate orange emission when excited under specific conditions.
• Mass spectrometry and NMR confirmed the identity and purity of the synthesized compounds.