Aggregation and DNA intercalation properties of Di(isocyano) rhodium(I) Diimine complexes

Authors

Larry Tso Lun Lo
Wing Kin, Julian Chu, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Vocational Training CouncilFollow
Chun Yat Tam
Shek Man Yiu
Chi Chiu Ko, City University of Hong Kong
Sung Kay Chiu, City University of Hong Kong

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

2011

DOI

10.1021/om200723j

Abstract

A series of di(isocyano) rhodium(I) diimine complexes has been synthesized and characterized. Owing to the aggregation affinity of these complexes, they were found to exhibit thermochromism. To provide further insights into the aggregation affinity of these complexes, the enthalpy (δH) and entropy (δS) changes of dimerizations of some of the complexes have been determined. In addition, the DNA intercalation properties of these complexes have also been investigated by the DNA unwinding assay.

Source Publication

Organometallics

Volume Number

30

Issue Number

21

First Page

5873

Last Page

5881

Recommended Citation

Lo, L.,Chu, W.,Tam, C.,Yiu, S.,Ko, C.,& Chiu, S. (2011). Aggregation and DNA intercalation properties of Di(isocyano) rhodium(I) Diimine complexes. Organometallics, 30 (21), 5873-5881. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/om200723j