A [Ce21] keplerate†
Abstract
The solvothermal reaction between Ce(NO3)3·6H2O, 2-amino-isobutyric acid, 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde and 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol in MeOH, in the presence of base, leads to the formation of a unique [CeIV13Ce III8] keplerate cage.