A square array of metal ions from the full metallation of calix[4]resorcinarenes

Abstract

A squre array of zirconium (IV) and iron(II) ions bound to a polyoxo matrix is achieved in the metallation of calix[4]resorcinarene (R = C₆H₁₃, H) using [Zr(η-C₅H₅)₂Me₂] and [Fe(phen)(mes)₂], respectively.