Long rod-like array of bis(imidazolyl)porphyrinatocobalt(iii) by successive complementary coordinationElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available: general procedures. See http://www.rsc.org/suppdata/cc/b2/b211434h/

Simple bis(imidazolyl)porphyrin cobalt(III) complex was found to form a long polymeric array by complementary coordination of imidazole to cobalt ion. Formation of higher ordered assemblies was also observed.