The crystal structure of the gold(III) complex, tribromo(dibenzyl sulfide)gold(III).

The crystal structure of tribromo(dibenzyl sulfide) gold(III) has been determined. The crystal belongs to the triclinic system, with <I>a</I>=7.002(1), <I>b</I>=7.949(1), <I>c</I>=17.244(2) Å, α=88.83(1), β=79.52(1), and γ=66.35(1)°, with the space group <I>P</I>\bar1 and with <I>Z</I>=2. The complex has a square-planar coordination geometry with 3BrlS donor atoms. The bond lengths of the three Au–Br coordinations are in the range of 2.41–2.43 Å.