Perfluorocarbon-Hydrocarbons Self-Assembly: Halogen Bonding Mediated Intermolecular Recognition
J. Fluorine Chem. 2004, 125, 271
D. B. Fox, R. Liantonio, P. Metrangolo, T. Pilati, G. Resnati
Inventory of structurally simple telechelic modules used for the N···I halogen bonding driven self-assembly of 1D infinite chains.
Inventory of structurally simple telechelic modules used for the N···I halogen bonding driven self-assembly of 1D infinite chains.
ABSTRACT
Halogen bonding is discussed as an interaction that is capable of overcoming the reluctance shown by fluorinated compounds towards interactions with hydrocarbons. This non-covalent interaction is sufficiently strong to allow the formation of supramolecular architectures where perfluorocarbons, hydrocarbons, and inorganic salts are self-assembled. Some examples that exemplify the consistency and versatility of this interaction in affording numerous and structurally different hybrid materials are reported. The importance of fluorine in determining the overall packing of the formed architectures is also highlighted.