N center dot center dot center dot I halogen bonding supported stabilization of a discrete pseudo-linear [I-12](2-) polyiodide

: Peuronen A, Rinta H, Lahtinen M

Publisher: ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY

: 2015

: CrystEngComm

: CRYSTENGCOMM

: 17

: 8

: 1736

: 1740

: 5

: 1466-8033

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/c4ce01866d

Two different dicationic N-donors, based on the DABCO diamine, have been studied as templates for polyiodides. The results present a new strategy for polyiodide stabilization, which involves both N center dot center dot center dot I halogen bonding and cation-anion interactions. This is highlighted by the self-assembly of an unprecedented discrete pseudo-linear dodecaiodide species.