Halogen bonding interactions are crucial in the design of 2D supramolecular assemblies. In this study, we introduce the N-oxide moiety as a halogen-bonding acceptor for the formation of 2D coassemb...

A total of 28 halogen-substituted (-F/-Cl/-Br/-I/-CF3) phenyl benzoates were synthesized from the corresponding -F/-Cl/-Br/-I substituted phenol and the corresponding unsubstituted, fluoro- and...

A new compound, TAT, combining triazole and thiophene scaffolds, was synthesized and characterized. Its structure is stabilized by hydrogen, chalcogen, and π interactions, forming a dimer (DTAT)...

Mesoionic compounds bearing halogen atoms have the potential to form “charge-assisted halogen bonding”. Three types of halogen interactions are found by varying the substituted position of iodine...

We present the combined experimental and computational charge density study of halogen-bonded cocrystals containing highly unusual interactions involving heavy pnictogen acceptors. Multipole refine...

Two-dimensional (2D) hybrid perovskites possess remarkable X-ray absorption and outstanding carrier transport properties, show-ing great application prospects in efficient X-ray detection. However,...

The OTr4 molecule, where Tr refers to a triel atom Al, Ga, In, or Tl, places the O at the center of a square. The region directly above the O can host the halogen X atom of FX or MeX to form a...

This study presents the first systematic quantum chemical investigation establishing benchmark criteria for distinguishing coordination bonds from intramolecular chalcogen bonds in heavy chalcogen...

A systematic co-crystallization-study of a tridentate ortho-carborane-based halogen-bond donor with halides was performed. Several association complexes are evaluated to give further insights into...

The dynamics of conical intersections are critical in governing the diverse pathways of chemical reactions, especially in photoexcited polyatomic systems. However, the systematic control of conical...

Joint high-resolution X-ray diffraction and density functional theory investigations reveal the existence of fluxional halogen bonds in the cocrystal of 1,4-diiodobenzene and 1,4-dinitrobenzene. At...

Iodine has long been recognized as a chain transfer agent in radical polymerizations, enabling controlled synthesis through reversible C–I bond exchange. Recent advancements have expanded its role as...

ConspectusGuanidine exhibits both similarities and differences compared to amines, endowing it with unique catalytic properties. The synthesis of chiral guanidine organocatalysts has garnered...

Halogen bond (XB)-driven catalysis, as an innovative catalytic strategy in the field of supramolecular catalysis, has demonstrated promising advantages, including environmentally benign and sustain...

A solvent-dependent approach to the oxidative ring opening of cyclopropylamides with NIS under mild reaction conditions has been developed. In the presence of hexane as the solvent, 3-iodo N,O-acetal...

Organic semiconductor-based photodetectors with the advantages of lightweight, convenient processing, flexibility of substrates, and adjustable absorption characteristics have garnered widespread...

We report a systematic probe of covalency at the boundaries of f-block hard-metal/soft-ligand interactions by employing monoanionic ligands containing formally neutral chalcogen donors to facilitate...

The on-surface synthesis of various organic compounds relies on the self-assembly and subsequent dissociation of halogen-substituted organic molecules for polymerization and functionalization. Here,...