Heterometallic complexes of macrocyclic oxamide with polycarboxylates: Syntheses,crystal structures,and magnetic properties

Three complexes with the formula [Co(Ip)(CuL)(H₂O)₂] · H₂O (I), [Co(Ip)(NiL)(H₂O)₂] · H₂O (II), [Co(CuL)₂(Hbtc)(H₂O)] (III), (H₂Ip = m-isophthalic acid; H₂L = 2,3-dioxo-5,6,14,15-dibenzo-1,4,8,12-tetraazacyclo-pentadeca-7,13-dien; H₃Btc = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid) were synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR and UV spectroscopy. Single-crystal X-ray analyses reveal that the complexes I and II contain neutral heterometallic binuclear CoM (for I and II, M = Cu, Ni, respectively) moieties, and complex III contains discrete neutral trinuclear CoCu₂ moieties. The structures of I–III consist of two-dimensional supramolecular architecture formed by strong O-H…O intermolecular hydrogen bonds. Furthermore, the magnetic properties of complex I were investigated and discussed in detail.     

Dipyridyl-type ligand-directed assembly of three cobalt(II) coordinated polymers based on carboxyphenylpropionate

A series of Co(II)-H₂Cpp coordination polymers incorporating different auxiliary ligands, [Co(Cpp)(Phen)(H₂O)] (I), {[Co(Bipy)(H₂O)₄](Cpp)} _n (II), and [Co(Cpp)(Bds)(H₂O)] _n (III) (H₂Cpp = 3-(4-carboxyphenyl)propionic acid, Phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, Bipy = 4,4′-bipyridyl, and Bds = 4,4′-bipyridyl sulfide), were synthesized by the hydrothermal reaction and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR, and TG. Three complexes display from 0D to 1D different structural features under the regulation of distinguishing dipyridyl-type coligands. Complex I possesses a binuclear Co(II) motif constructed by H₂Cpp and Phen, which further developing a zipper-like 2D layer via H-bonded and π-π stacking interactions. Complex II displays straight Bipy-bridging 1D chain, and further forming a 3D supramolecular structure by hydrogen-bonded interactions. Complex III exhibits 1D double-chain collectively jointed by Cpp and Bds, which further interlinked into a 3D supramolecular architecture by H-bonded interactions.     

pH-dependent syntheses and crystal structures, characterizations, and DFT calculations of complexes with 2,2′-biimidazole and terephthalic acid ligands

The divalent transition metal complexes [Zn(L)₂(H₂O)₂](Tere) (I), [Cd(L)₂(H₂O)₂](Tere]) (II) and [Cd(L)₂(HTere)₂] (III) (L = 2,2’-biimidazole, Tere = terephthalate) have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum, thermal analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Complexes II and III have the same starting materials but possess different frame-works and are prepared from H₂Biim and H₂Tere under hydrothermal conditions with different pH values. The crystal structures show I and II have the same coordination circumstances and are coordinated by two H₂O molecules and two neutral bidentate 2,2′-biimidazole ligands. The terephthalate acts as the counter anion. In contrast, complex III contains protonated carboxylate groups coordinated to the metal centre to give neutral species. Furthermore, based on the optimized structures, molecular frontier orbitals, Mulliken charges and IR spetra of complex I and III are investigated by density functional theory. Calculated results show that the energy gap (ΔE _L-H) between HOMO and LUMO of complex III is bigger than that of I. It is revealed that complex III is more stable, and this calculated estimation corresponds with experimental analysis of TGA curves.     

Anions-induced assembly: Structures and luminescent properties

Self-assembly of a multidentate ligand containing pyridyl groups, namely, 6-phenyl-4-(4′-[2-(2-naphthalene)ethenyl]phenyl)-2,2′-bipyridine (L) with corresponding zinc(II) salts, affords a series of coordination complexes, ZnLI₂ (I), [ZnLCl₂]₂ · 2CH₂Cl₂ (II), ZnLBr₂ (III). Complexes I and II were characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction (CIF files CCDC nos. 943273 (I), 944798 (II)). In complex I, the π-π stacking and C-H?π interactions based on the pyridyl group constructed the 1D and 2D structures. While in complex II, various weak interactions including hydrogen bonds (C-H?Cl and C-H?π) played significant roles in the final supramolecular structures. The luminescent properties of ligand and the complexes were investigated. The results reveal that different anions have shown a great influence on both the molecular structures and luminescent properties of the complexes.     

Novel 1D Mn(II) complexes containing aromatic dicarboxylic acids

Three Mn(II) complexes of [MnL(Bipy)(H₂O)] _n (I), [Mn₃(Phen)₂(HL)₂(L)₂]n (II), and [Mn(Phen)₂(HL)(OH)] (III), where L = 4,4′-(2-acetylpropane-1,3-diyl)dibenzoic acid, Bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine, and Phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, were hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffractions, infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analyses, and magnetic analyses. Complexes I and II are one dimensional (1D) coordination polymers which can form the supramolecules with the help of the intermolecular hydrogen bond interactions. Finally, the landé factors are simulated by magentochemical analysis to be 2.15 and 1.80 for I and II with S = 5/2, respectively.     

Ni(II) complexes with optically active bis(menthane), pinano-para-menthane ethylenediaminodioximes and pinano-para-menthane, bis(pinane) propylenediaminodioximes: Synthesis, structures, and properties

Reactions of Ni(NO₃)₂ · 6H₂O) in EtOH(iso-PrOH) with optically active bis(menthane) ethylene-diaminodioxime (H₂L¹), pinano-para-menthane ethylenediaminodioxime (H₂L²), pinano-para-menthane propylenediaminodioxime (H₂L³) and bis(pinane) propylenediaminodioxime (H₂L⁴) were used to synthesize [Ni(H₂L¹)NO₃[NO₃ · 2H₂O (I), [Ni(HL²)]NO₃ (II), [Ni(HL³)]NO₃ (III), and [Ni(HL⁴)]NO₃ (IV). X-ray diffraction study of paramagnetic complex I (μ_eff = 3.04 μB and diamagnetic complexes II and III revealed their ionic structures. A distorted octahedral polyhedron N₄O₂ in the cation of complex I is formed by the N atoms of tetradentate cycle-forming ligand, i.e., the H₂L¹ molecule, and the O atoms of the NO ₃ ^? anion acting as a bidentate cyclic ligand. In the cations of complexes II and III, containing a pinane fragment, the coordination core NiN₄ has the shape of a distorted square formed on coordination of tetradentate cycle-forming ligands, i.e., anions of the starting dioximes. The structure of diamagnetic complex IV is likely to be similar to the structures of complexes II and III.     

Xanthate complexes of {Nb2S4}4+

Alkyl xanthate complexes [Nb₂S₄(S₂COR)₄] (R = Et (I), iso-Pr (II), n-Bu (III), and iso-Am (IV)) are synthesized by the ligand exchange reaction in solutions from (Et₄N)₄[Nb₂S₄(NCS)₈] and the corresponding potassium salts in satisfactory yields. The X-ray diffraction analyses are carried out for the isopropyl xanthate (II) and butyl xanthate (III) complexes. From the view point of mutual arrangement of chelate cycles, complexes II and III exist in crystals as ΛΔ isomers. The niobium-niobium distances are 2.8789(4) Å in complex II and 2.8856(3) Å in complex III. The first example for the formation of short S...S contacts between the disulfide ligands of the {Nb₂S₄}⁴⁺ fragments in the crystal structure of III is found (3.146 Å).     

Trialkylantimony(V) o-amidophenolates: Electrochemical transformations and antiradical activity

The electrochemical transformations and antiradical activity of trialkylantimony(V) o-amidophenolate derivatives, (AP)SbR₃ (AP = 4,6-di-tert-butyl-N-(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-o-amidophenolate); R = CH₃ (I), C₂H₅ (II), and C₆H₁₁ (III), are studied. The electrochemical oxidation of compounds I–III proceeds successively to form mono- and dicationic forms of the complexes. The presence of the donor hydrocarbon groups at the antimony(V) atom shifts the oxidation potentials to the cathodic range and decreases the stability of the monocationic complexes formed in electrochemical oxidation. The second anodic process is irreversible and accompanied by o-iminoquinone decoordination. The antiradical activity of compounds I–III is studied in the reaction with the diphenylpicrylhydrazyl radical and oleic acid autooxidation. The values obtained for indices EC₅₀ and IC₅₀ indicate the antiradical activity of the studied compounds. Complexes I–III were found to be the efficient inhibitors of oleic acid oxidation and act as efficient destructors of hydroperoxides.     

Mixed-ligand complexes of alkaline-earth metal trifluoroacetates with monoethanolamine

The mixed-ligand complexes of the formula [M(CF₃COO)₂(MEA) _n ] (MEA is monoethanolamine; M = Ca (I) and Sr (II), n = 1.5; M = Ba (III), (n = 1) were obtained from appropriate salts M(CF₃COO)₂ · nH₂O and MEA in ethanol. Complexes I–III were characterized by elemental analysis data and IR spectra. Slow crystallization of a solution of complex III in air gave a single crystal of the formula [Ba(CF₃COO)₂(MEA)(H₂O)], which is a coordination polymer with C.N.(Ba) 9 (X-ray diffraction data). Thermal analysis showed that complexes I–III decompose under argon and in air to the corresponding fluorides at T < 400°C.     

Copper(II), zinc(II), and cadmium(II) coordination polymers with 2-methylglutarato and 4,4′-dipyridyldisulfide

Three new coordination polymers of copper(II), zinc(II) and cadmium(II), Cu(H₂O)(Dpds)(2-MGA) (I), [Zn(Dpds)(2-MGA)] · 1.25H₂O (II) and [Cd(H₂O)(Dpds)(2-MGA)] · 0.25H₂O (III) (Dpds = 4,4′-dipyridyldisulfide, H₂MGA = (RS)-2-methyl glutaric acid), have been synthesized and characteried by X-ray single crystal structure determination. The Cu atoms in I are alternately bridged by Dpds ligands and 2-methylglutarato ligands to generate 1D chain. The resulted chains are assembled via S...S weak interactions into 2D layers, which are through twofold 2D parallel/2D parallel mode inclined interpenetration to induce 3D supramolecular architecture. In II, the ZnN₂O₂ tetrahedras are bridged by 2-MGA anion and Dpds ligands to form 2D (4,4) networks, which are assembled via hydrogen bonds to 3D supramolecular architecture. The centrosymmetric binuclear units Cd₂(2-MGA)₂ in III are bridged by Dpds ligands to form 1D repeated rhomboids chains, which are interlinked via S...S weak interactions into 2D layer, and the resulting 2D sheets are inclined parallel into 3D network.     

Syntheses, structures, and properties of the Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) complexes with 5-carboxy- and 5-methoxycarbonylpyrazoles

New cobalt(II), nickel(II), and copper(II) complexes based on 5-methoxycarbonyl-3-me-thylpyrazole (MePzCOOMe), [Co(MePzCOOMe)₂(H₂O)₂](NO₃)₂ (I), [Ni(MePzCOOMe)₂(H₂O)₂] (NO₃)₂ (II), and [Cu(MePzCOO)₂(H₂O)] · 3H₂O (III), were synthesized. The compounds were studied by X-ray diffraction analysis, IR spectroscopy, and static magnetic susceptibility. The molecular and crystal structures of complexes I and III were determined by X-ray structure analysis.     

Catalase activity of cobalt(II) complexes with N,N,N′,N′-tetrasubstituted thiocarbamoylsulfenamides

On the base of the kinetic and activation parameters of the hydrogen peroxide decomposition in the presence of chelates of CoX₂ salts (X = Cl, Br, I, NCS) with N,N,N′,N′-tetrasubstituted thiocarbamoylsulfenamides containing exocyclic (out-of-chelate) fragments of dimethylamine (I), piperidine (II), and piperazine (III) the nature of acido-ligands influence on catalase activity of complexes I–III was revealed, depending on the structure and composition of the chelating ligand. Mononuclear complexes I(Br) and II(Br) can transform into 10-membered binuclear macrochelate intermediates.     

Synthesis, crystal structures, and properties of inorganic-organic hybrid complexes constructed from copper(II) macrocyclic fragment

Reaction of a macrocyclic copper(II) complex [Cu(L)](ClO₄)₂ · 3H₂O (I) (L = 1,3,10,12,16,19-hexaazatetracyclotetracosane) with a hexapod carboxylate ligand H₆TTHA (H₆TTHA = 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine hexaacetic acid) and a tripod carboxylate ligand H₃TATB (H₃TATB = 4,4′,4″-S-triazine-2,4,6-triyl-tribenzoic acid) yielded two mononuclear copper(II) complexes [Cu(L)][H₄TTHA] · 4H₂O (II) and [Cu(L)][HTATB] · 4H₂O (III). The complexes I–III have been structurally characterized. The crystal structures of complexes II and III show the copper(II) ion has a distorted pentacoordinate square-pyramidal geometry with two secondary and two tertiary amines from the macrocyclic complex [Cu(L)]²⁺ and one oxygen atom from the carboxylate ligand group at the axial position. The UV-Vis spectra are utilized to discuss the hydrolysis of the complex II.     

Synthesis and molecular and crystal structures of binuclear complexes of Sm(III), Eu(III), Gd(III), Tb(III), and Dy(III) nitrates with 4,4,10,10-tetramethyl-1,3,7,9-tetraazospiro[5.5]undecane-2,8-dione

Binuclear complexes of Sm(III), Eu(III), Gd(III), Tb(III), and Dy(III) nitrates with 4,4,10,10-tetramethyl-1,3,7,9-tetraazospiro[5.5]undecane-2,8-dione (C₁₁H₂₀N₄O₂, SC)—[Sm(NO₃)₃(SC)(H₂O)]₂(I), [Eu(NO₃)₃(SC)(H₂O)]₂ (II), [Gd(NO₃)₂(SC)(H₂O)₃)]₂(NO₃)₂ (III), [Tb(NO₃)₃(SC)(H₂O)]₂ (IV), [Dy(NO₃)₃(SC)(H₂O)]₂ (V), are synthesized, and their X-ray diffraction analyses are carried out. The crystals of complexes I–V are monoclinic: space group P2₁/n for III and P2₁/c for I, II, IV, and V. In centrosymmetric coordination complexes II, III, IV, and V, the Ln atoms are coordinated by two O(1) and O(2) atoms of two molecules of the SC ligands bound by a symmetry procedure (1 ? x, ?y, 1 ? z), three bidentate nitrate anions, and a water molecule. The coordination numbers of the metal atoms are equal to 9, and the coordination polyhedra are considerably distorted three-capped trigonal prisms, whose bases include the O(1), O(2), O(12) and O(3), O(7), O(9) atoms. The dihedral angle between the bases of the prism is 18°, and that between the mean planes of the side faces is 55°–71° for I, 17° and 55°–71° for II, 16° and 55°–70° for IV, and 16° and 55°–70° for V. The Sm...Sm distance in complex I is 9.44 Å, Eu...Eu in II is 9.42 Å, Tb...Tb in IV is 9.36Å, and Dy...Dy in V is 9.36Å. The gadolinium atom in complex III is coordinated by two oxygen atoms of two ligand molecules bound by a symmetry procedure (?x, ?y + 1, ?z + 1), two bidentate nitrate anions, and three water molecules. One of the nitro groups in compound III is localized in the external coordination sphere of the metal. The coordination number of gadolinium is 9, and the coordination polyhedron is a significantly distorted three-capped trigonal prism, whose base includes the O(1), O(2), O(7) and O(4), O(5), O(9) atoms. The dihedral angle between the bases of the prism is 22.8°, and that between the mean planes of the side faces is 53°–72°. The Gd...Gd distance in complex III is 9.17 Å.     

Properties and structure of new volatile phenyl-containing β-diketonates of trimethylplatinum(IV): (CH3)3Pt(btfa)H2O, (CH3)3Pt(bac)Py, and initial complex [(CH3)3PtI]4

By interaction of trimethylplatinum(IV) iodide with phenyl-containing β-diketonates, the volatile monomeric complexes of trimethylplatinum(IV) based on benzoyltrifluoroacetone (Hbtfa) and benzoylacetone (Hbac) of the composition (CH₃)₃Pt(btfa)H₂O (I) and (CH₃)₃Pt(bac)Py (II) are obtained. Synthesis of the complexes is described; data of elemental analysis and IR spectra are reported; thermal characteristics are studied by thermogravimetry. For the first time, a single crystal X-ray diffraction study of complexes (I), (II), and the initial tetrameric complex [(CH₃)₃PtI]₄ (III) is performed.     

Syntheses and luminescence of three lanthanide complexes constructed by flexible carboxylate ligand

Three new complexes, namely {[Ln(L)₃(2,2′-Bipy)] _n · H₂O} (Ln = Pr (I), Sm (II), and Nd (III)) (HL = 3-(2-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid), have been synthesized and structurally characterized. The structural determinations indicated (CIF files CCDC nos. 1472729 (I), 1472730 (II), 1472734 (III)) that I–III have similar dinuclear structures, which can be further linked into 2D sheet via the hydrogen bond interactions. Furthermore, the luminescent properties of I–III show the strong emissive power and feature.     

Crystal structures and electrochemical properties of two Mn(II) 2-sulfoterephthalate complexes with N-donor ligands

Two Mn(II) sulfoterephthalate complexes, [Mn(HStp)(o-Phen)₂] (I) and [Mn(HStp)(2,2′-Bipy)₂] (II) (H₃Stp = 2-sulfoterephthalic acid, o-Phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, 2,2′-Bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine), were synthesized under hydrothermal condition. Single crystal X-ray diffraction analyses reveal that complexes I and II possess similar structure, in which the center Mn²⁺ ions are hexa-coordinated with one Hstpanion and two N-donor ligands. For both of them, the formation of 3D supramolecular structures are based on both H-bonds and π...π/C-H...π stacking interactions. Electrochemical properties of complexes I and II have been investigated by means of cyclic voltmetry, which shows that electron transfer between Mn(III) and Mn(II) in electrolysis is quasi-reversible process.     

Effect of solvent on the crystal structures of copper(II) complexes based on 4′-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine and 4′-(3-chlorophenyl)-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine

Four homoleptic copper(II) complexes, [Cu(Meophtpy)₂](ClO₄)₂ (Meophtpy = 4′-(4-methoxylphenyl)- 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine) (I), [Cu(Meophtpy)₂](ClO₄)₂ · 2H₂O (II), [Cu₂(m-Clphtpy)₄](ClO₄)₄ (m-ClPhtpy = 4′-(3-chlorophenyl)-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine) (III), and [Cu₂(m-ClPhtpy)₄](ClO₄)₄ (IV) have been synthesized by hydrothermal methods and characterized by IR, elemental analysis and single crystal X-ray diffraction (CIF files CCDC nos. 963375 (I), 885457 (II), 963377 (III), and 963376 (IV)). Complex II is a polymorph of I and complex IV is a polymorph of III. All these complexes are obtained with 95% ethanol solution or 50% ethanol solution and the solvent control on the crystallization are obviously found. In all complexes, the face-to-face interactions between pyridyl rings or phenyl rings facilitate the construction of 3D network in the crystal in addition to hydrogen bonds. The fluorescence properties of these complexes have been investigated.     

Three metal complexes based on tetrazolyl ligands: Hydrothermal syntheses,crystal structures,and fluorescence properties

Three new complexes based on 1-tetrazole-4-imidazole-benzene (Tibz), namely, [Cd(Tibz)₂(H₂O)₂] _n (I), [Mn(Tibz)₂(H₂O)₄] · 2H₂O (II) and [Co(Tibz)₂(H₂O)₄] · 2H₂O (III) have been synthesized through hydrothermal method and structurally characterized by element analyses, IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses (CIF files CCDC nos. 1443867 (I), 1443868 (II), 1443869 (III)). Single-crystal X-ray diffraction reveals that complex I is a 1D double-chain architecture, II and III are both mononuclear complexes. The results of single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses indicate that the hydrogen bond and π··· π stacking exist in the complexes, which make great contribution to the stabilities of complexes I–III. The fluorescent properties of these complexes have also been studied in the solid state at room temperature.     

Three one-dimensional chains with bulky backbone carboxylate ligands: Syntheses,crystal structures,and luminescent properties

To explore the influence of bulky backbone on complexes, three Co(II) and Zn(II) complexes with phenanthrene-9-carboxylate (L¹), 9H-fluorene-9-carboxylate (L²) or biphenyl-4-carboxylate (L³) together with incorporating auxiliary bridging ligad 4,4′-bipyridine (4Bipy), were synthesized and characterized: [Co(L¹)₂(4Bipy)(H₂O)₂]_∞ (I), [Zn(L²)₂(4Bipy)_0.5(4Bipy)_0.5]_∞ (II), and [Zn₃(L³)₄(4Bipy)_0.5(4Bipy)_0.5(4Bipy)_0.5(OH)₂]_∞ (III). X-ray single-crystal diffraction analyses show that complexes I–III both assume one-dimensional (1D) structures by incorporating the bridging 4Bipy (CIF file CCDC nos. 942729 (I), 942727 (II), and 942733 III). In I, mononuclear six-coordinated Co²⁺ ions are linked into a 1D linear chain by 4Bipy. While in II, mononuclear four-coordinated Zn²⁺ ions are linked into a 1D zigzag chain by 4Bipy. But in III, because of the existence of OH^?, hexanuclear Zn(II) can be regarded as a node, then bridge adjacent hexanuclear Zn(II) nodes by almost parallelled three 4Bipy ligands into a 1D linear chain. Finally the 1D chains of I–III are further assembled into an overall three-dimensional (3D) framework via intermolecular H-bonding, π…π stacking, and/or C-H…π supramolecular interactions, respectively. The results indicate that, besides different metal ions Co²⁺ and Zn²⁺ or OH^? anions, the steric hindrance of backbone ligands play an important role in the formation of I–III. Moreover, the luminescent properties of corresponding ligands and their complexes were briefly investigated.