Supramolecular Self-Assembly Through Secondary Bonds in Organotellurium Chemistry

Abstract

The solid state structures of organotellurium compounds, associated through secondary bonds, are presented in the light of supramolecular chemistry principles. Supramolecular self-assembly through secondary bonds occurs in organotellurium-nitrogen. -oxygen, -sulfur and -halogen compounds and leads to the formation of discrete supermolecules (e.g. dimers or tetramers) or infinite supramolecular arrays.

Key Words:

• supramolecular chemistry
• self-assembly
• secondary bonds
• organotellurium(IV) compounds