Crystal Structures and Spectral Studies of [Ph3Sn(O2AsMe2)], [Bu2ClSn(O2AsMe2)] and [PhClSn(O2AsMe2)(μ‐OMe)]2

[Ph₃Sn(O₂AsMe₂)] ( 1 ) and [PhClSn(O₂AsMe₂)(μ‐OMe)]₂ ( 3 ) have been synthesized by treatment of Ph₃SnCl and Ph₂SnCl₂ with Na(O₂AsMe₂) in methanol, respectively. [Bu₂ClSn(O₂AsMe₂)] ( 2 ) has been prepared by the reaction of Bu₂SnCl₂ with HO₂AsMe₂ in methanol. X‐ray diffraction studies show 1 to crystallize in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 699.8(1), b = 1961.4(2), c = 1433.6(2) pm, β = 95.17(1)°, and Z = 4. 2 also crystallizes monoclinic in the space group P2₁/m, the cell parameters being a = 480.6(1), b = 1992.7(2), c = 808.8(1) pm, β = 103.726(5)°, and Z = 2. Both compounds form infinite chains with alternating (Me₂AsO₂)^? and (R₃Sn)⁺ or (R₂ClSn)⁺ units. The dimer 3 consists of 8‐membered (OSnOAs)₂ rings in which the tin atoms are bridged by methanolate bridges. It crystallizes triclinic in the space group with a = 822.8(2), b = 910.4(2), c = 929.2(2) pm, α = 77.04(3)°, β = 82.35(3)°, γ = 68.69(3)°, and Z = 1 for the dimer. The vibrational and mass spectra of 1 , 2 and 3 are given and discussed.     

Synthesis,Spectroscopic Studies and Crystal Structures of [Et2Sn(O2AsMe2)2] and [Ph2Sn(O2AsMe2)(μ‐OMe)]2

[Et₂Sn(O₂AsMe₂)₂] ( 1 ) and [Ph₂Sn(O₂AsMe₂)(μ‐OMe)]₂ ( 2 ) were synthesized by treatment of Et₂SnO and Ph₂SnS with HO₂AsMe₂ in Methanol, respectively. The compounds were characterized by elemental analyses, vibrational spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. According to X‐ray diffraction measurements compound 1 crystallizes monoclinic in space group P2₁/n with cell parameters a = 804.89(3), b = 987.11(5), c = 966.42(4) pm, β = 113.354(3)°. The unit cell parameters of 2 , which crystallizes in the same space group, are a = 974.4(1), b = 1463.3(1), c = 1228.9(1) pm, β = 111.324(3)°. The (SnOAsO)₄ rings of 1 are linked and form a two‐dimensional network with the SnEt groups pointing into the holes of the next layer. Compound 2 occurs as a dimer with internal Sn(OMe)₂Sn bridges in the (SnOAsO)₂ rings. The vibrational and mass spectra are given and discussed.     

Crystal Structures of [Bu2Sn(O2PPh2)2], [Ph2Sn(O2PPh2)2], and [PhClSn(O2PPh2)OMe]2. Raman Spectra of [Ph2Sn(O2PPh2)2] and [PhClSn(O2PPh2)OMe]2

[(n‐Bu)₂Sn(O₂PPh₂)₂] ( 1 ), and [Ph₂Sn(O₂PPh₂)₂] ( 2 ) have been synthesized by the reactions of R₂SnCl₂ (R=n‐Bu, Ph) with HO₂PPh₂ in Methanol. From the reaction of Ph₂SnCl₂ with diphenylphosphinic acid a third product [PhClSn(O₂PPh₂)OMe]₂ ( 3 ) could be isolated. X‐ray diffraction studies show 1 to crystallize in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 1303.7(1) pm, b = 2286.9(2) pm, c = 1063.1(1) pm, β = 94.383(6)°, and Z = 4. 2 crystallizes triclinic in the space group , the cell parameters being a = 1293.2(2) pm, b = 1478.5(4) pm, c = 1507.2(3) pm, α = 98.86(3)°, β = 109.63(2)°, γ = 114.88(2)°, and Z = 2. Both compounds form arrays of eight‐membered rings (SnOPO)₂ linked at the tin atoms to form chains of infinite length. The dimer 3 consists of a like ring, in which the tin atoms are bridged by methoxo groups. It crystallizes triclinic in space group with a = 946.4(1) pm, b = 963.7(1) pm, c = 1174.2(1) pm, α = 82.495(6)°, β = 66.451(6)°, γ = 74.922(6)°, and Z = 1 for the dimer. The Raman spectra of 2 and 3 are given and discussed.     

Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization and in vitro antimicrobial activity of diorganotin(IV) dichloride adducts with [1,2,4]triazolo-[1,5-a]pyrimidine and 5,7-dimethyl-[1,2,4]triazolo-[1,5-a]pyrimidine

The heterocyclic ligands [1,2,4]triazolo-[1,5-a]pyrimidine (tp) and 5,7-dimethyl-[1,2,4]triazolo-[1,5-a]pyrimidine (dmtp), react with diorganotin dichlorides giving the addition compounds Me₂SnCl₂(tp)₂, Et₂SnCl₂(tp)₂, Me₂SnCl₂(dmtp)₂, Et₂SnCl₂(dmtp)₂, Bu₂SnCl₂(dmtp), Ph₂SnCl₂(dmtp). The organotin:ligand stoichiometry goes from 1:2 to 1:1 by increasing the steric hindrance of the organic groups bound to tin. The compounds have been characterized by means of infrared, ¹¹⁹Sn Mössbauer and ¹H AND ¹³C NMR spectroscopy.The ligands presumably coordinate to tin classically through the nitrogen atom at the position 3. The 1:1 complexes adopt trigonal bipyramidal structures, with the organic groups on the equatorial plane and the ligand in the apical position. All-trans octahedral structures are inferred for the 1:2 complexes, except for Et₂SnCl₂(tp)₂, characterized by a skew-trapezoidal structure.¹¹⁹Sn Mössbauer measurements, at room temperature, in concomitance with DFT calculations, performed on isomeric structures of R₂SnCl₂(tp)₂ (R = Me, Et), allowed us to conclude that the all-trans octahedral coordination induces self-assembly in the solid state, possibly accomplished through π-π stacking interactions among the planar ligands coordinated to the organotin(IV) compound, while the skew-trapezoidal structure attributed to Et₂SnCl₂(tp)₂, induces the formation of monomeric adducts in the solid state.In vitro antimicrobial tests showed that [n-Bu₂SnCl₂(dmtp)] has interesting properties as anti Gram-positive and antibiofilm agent.     

Syntheses,Spectroscopic Studies,and Crystal Structures of Me2Sn(O2PPh2)2, Ph2Pb(O2PMe2)2, and Ph2Pb(O2PPh2)2

Me₂Sn(O₂PPh₂)₂ ( 1 ), Ph₂Pb(O₂PMe₂)₂ ( 2 ), and Ph₂Pb(O₂PPh₂)₂ ( 3 ) have been synthesized by the reactions of Me₂SnCl₂ or Ph₃PbCl with the corresponding diorganophosphinic acid in methanol. X‐ray diffraction studies show that the diorganophosphinate groups behave as double bridges between the metal atoms leading to polymeric ring‐chain structures with M₂O₄P₂ (M = Pb, Sn) eight‐membered rings. The organic groups bonded to the metal atoms are in trans‐position in the resulting octahedral arrangement around the metal atoms. The IR and the mass spectra were reported and discussed.     

Synthesis and X-ray crystal structure of [Et4N] [Co(NH2-CSNHNH2)3] [Mo8O26]·4Me2NCHO

Summary [Et₂N] [Co(NH₂CSNHNH₂)₃] [Mo₈O₂₆] ·4Me₂NCHO, obtained by reacting MoCl₅, CoCl₂, thiosemicarbazide and DMF in nonaqueous solvents under i.r. radiation, was characterized by spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography. It contains an octanuclear molydenum anion with two pentabridging oxygen atoms and a cobalt-centred cation bonded to nitrogen and sulphur ligands.     

The Reaction of Bunsen's Cacodyl Disulfide,Me2As(S)‐S‐AsMe2, with Iodine: Preparation and Properties of Dimethylarsinosulfenyl Iodide,Me2As‐S‐I

Bunsen's cacodyl disulfide, Me₂As(S)‐S‐AsMe₂ ( 1 ), reacted with iodine giving the novel dimethylarsinosulfenyl iodide, Me₂As‐S‐I ( 3 ) although theoretical calculations indicated that the As^V compound Me₂As(S)‐I ( 4 ) was more stable in the gas phase. The oily product was stable neat and as a solution in CDCl₃ at +4 °C and –20 °C for at least 15 d. Light, H₂O, H₂O₂, and Zn dust, but not NaI or Ag, decomposed it. Compound 3 did not interact with Ph₃N, with Ph₂NH and PhNH₂ it interacted but not reacted. 3 was decomposed by piperidine, with pyridine and 4‐dimethylaminopyridine it interacted and produced Me₂As‐SS‐AsMe₂ ( 2 ) and I₂ that formed charge transfer complexes Base · I₂, whereas Et₃N decomposed 3 , and 3Et₃N · 2I₂ was isolated. 3 was desulfurized by Ph₃P and (Me₂N)₃P completely, and by (PhO)₃P and (PhS)₃P partially. The reactions of 3 with (Me₂N)₃P, (PhS)₃P, and (EtO)₃P were complicated. From the As^III nucleophiles, only Ph₃As was bound, while (PhS)₃As reacted slowly in a complicated manner with 3 . No interaction of 3 with MeOH or PhOH was observed but NaOH, Ag₂O, and PhONa decomposed it. Thiophenol produced traces of Me₂As‐SPh ( 10 ) and sodium thiophenolate attacked mainly at As^III of 3 . Thus, externally stabilized sulfenium ions of the type Me₂As‐S‐Nu⁺I^– were not obtained.     

Synthesis and Structure of the First Stannadisiloxanediol: [Me2N(CH2)2]2Sn(OSit‐Bu2OH)2. A Potential Precursor for the Preparation of Multi Component Oxides

The synthesis of [Me₂N(CH₂)₂]₂Sn(OSit‐Bu₂OH)₂ ( 1 ) by the base‐assisted cohydrolysis of [Me₂N(CH₂)₂]₂SnCl₂ and t‐Bu₂SiCl₂ is described. The molecular structure of 1 , determined by single crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis, features a pentacoordinated tin atom owing to the intramolecular coordination of the nitrogen atom of one 3‐dimethylaminopropyl group, and reveals both intramolecular Si(Sn)O···H‐O and intermolecular N···H‐O hydrogen bonding. Compound 1 is a rare example of a metallasiloxanol and holds potential for the preparation of multi component oxide materials.     

Die ersten Röntgenstrukturen kationischer Diorganylzinn(IV)‐Dichelate [R2Sn(L–L)2]2⊕ mit zweizähnigen Phosphanoxid‐Liganden: Di(methansulfonyl)amid als nichtkoordinierendes Gegenion

Polysulfonylamines. CXI. The First X‐Ray Structures of Cationic Diorganyltin(IV) Dichelates [R₂Sn(L–L)₂]^2⊕ Involving Bidentate Phosphine Oxide Ligands: Di(methanesulfonyl)amide as a Non‐Coordinating Counter‐Ion The reaction of Me₂Sn(A)₂, where A^⊖ = (MeSO₂)₂N^⊖, with DPPOE = ethane‐1,2‐diylbis(diphenylphosphine oxide) or CDPPOET = cis‐ethene‐1,2‐diylbis(diphenylphosphine oxide) yields the ionic dichelates [Me₂Sn(dppoe)₂]^2⊕ · 2 A^⊖ ( 1 ; monoclinic, space group P2₁/c) and [Me₂Sn(cdppoet)₂]^2⊕ · 2 A^⊖ ( 2 ; monoclinic, P2₁/n). A solvated variety of 2 , [Me₂Sn(cdppoet)₂]^2⊕ · 2 A^⊖ · Et₂O · 0.15 MeCN ( 4 ; triclinic, P 1), was serendipitously obtained by thermal degradation of the new compound [Me₂Sn(A)(μ‐OH)]₂ · 2 CDPPOET in an MeCN/Et₂O medium. The crystals of 1 , 2 and 4 consist of discrete formula units (one independent unit for 1 and 2 , two independent units for 4 ); in the structure of 4 , the solvent molecules are located in lattice cavities. All the tin atoms lie on crystallographic inversion centres and display moderately distorted octahedral C₂O₄ coordinations with short Sn–O bonds in the range 218–223 pm. Within the formula units, the anions are connected to the P–CH donor groups of the chelating ligands by C–H…O/N interactions, some of which are remarkably short (e.g. in 1 : H…O 220 pm, C–H…O 170°; H…N 242 pm, C–H…N 153°).     

[Me3SnVO3] und [(Me2Sn)4V2O9], zwei Organozinnvanadate mit neuen 3D‐Netzwerkstrukturen

[Me₃SnVO₃] and [(Me₂Sn)₄V₂O₉], two Organotin Vanadates with Novel 3D Network Structures Two new organotin vanadates [Me₃SnVO₃] ( 1 ) and [(Me₂Sn)₄V₂O₉] ( 2 ) have been prepared by the reaction of NH₄VO₃ with Me₃SnBr and Me₂SnBr₂ resp. in agar gel. The structures of 1 and 2 have been determined by x‐ray crystallography at 220 K. 1 crystallizes monoclinic in the space group P2₁/c with a = 1335.6(2), b = 1144.4(2), c = 1118.8(2) pm, β = 113.54(2)°. 2 crystallizes orthorhombic in the space group Pnnm with a = 1257.6(2), b = 1345.4(2), c = 1323.1(1) pm. 1 consists of infinite metavanadate chains which are linked by Me₃Sn⁺ cations. 2 exhibits a complex 3D‐ network structure with VO₄ tetrahedra, Me₂SnO₃ trigonal bipyramides and Me₂SnO₄ octahedra linked by common oxygen atoms.     

Gemischtligandkomplexe des Rheniums. IX. Reaktionen am Nitridoliganden von [ReN(Me2PhP)(Et2dtc)2]. Synthese,Charakterisierung und Kristallstrukturen von [Re(NBCl3)(Me2PhP)(Et2dtc)2], [Re(NGaCl3)(Me2PhP)(Et2dtc)2] und [Re(NS)Cl(Me2PhP)2(Et2dtc)]

Mixed-ligand Complexes of Rhenium. IX. Reactions on the Nitrido Ligand of [ReN(Me₂PhP)(Et₂dtc)₂]. Synthesis, Characterization, and Structures of [Re(NBCl₃)(Me₂PhP)(Et₂dtc)₂], [Re(NGaCl₃)(Me₂PhP)(Et₂dtc)₂], and [Re(NS)Cl(Me₂PhP)₂(Et₂dtc)] BCl₃, GaCl₃ and S₂Cl₂ react with the well-known [ReN(Me₂PhP)(Et₂dtc)₂] by attack of the nucleophilic nitrido ligand. Final products of these reactions are [Re(NBCl₃)-(Me₂PhP)(Et₂dtc)₂], [Re(NGaCl₃)(Me₂PhP)(Et₂dtc)₂], and [Re(NS)Cl(Me₂PhP)₂Et₂dtc)] which have been studied by mass spectrometry, IR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. [Re(NBCl₃)(Me₂PhP)(Et₂dtc)₂] crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 , Z = 2, a = 8.151(6), b = 9.935(8), c = 18.67(1) Å; α = 94.42(4), β = 97.09(1), γ = 101.35(4)°. The coordination geometry is a distorted octahedron. The equatorial coordination sphere is occupied by one phosphorus and three sulphur atoms. The fourth sulphur atom is in trans position to the Re?N? B moiety. The almost linear Re?N? B unit has an Re?N? B angle of 170.5(3)° with a Re? N bond length of 1.704(3) Å. The analogous [Re(NGaCl₃)(Me₂PhP)(Et₂dtc)₂] crystallizes in P2₁/c with a = 8.138(3), b = 18.279(2), c = 19.880(6) Å; β = 99.81(2)°; Z = 4. Rhenium has a distorted octahedral environment. The Re? N? Ga bond is slightly bent with an angle of 154.5(4)° and a Re? N bond length of 1.695(6) Å. [Re(NS)Cl(Me₂PhP)₂(Et₂dtc)] crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 , Z = 4, a = 9.514(2); b = 16.266(5); c = 18.388(3) Å; α = 88.75(2), β = 76.59(2), γ = 85.50(2)° with two crystallographically independent molecules in the asymmetric unit. Rhenium has a distorted octahedral environment with the chloro ligand in trans position to the almost linear thionitrosyl group. The Re?N bond lengths are 1.795(6) and 1.72(1) Å, respectively, and the N?S distances are 1.55(1) and 1.59(1) Å, respectively.     

[Au(Et2dtc)2][TcNCl4] – Darstellung und Struktur

[Au(Et₂dtc)₂][TcNCl₄] – Synthesis and Structure [Au(Et₂dtc)₂][TcNCl₄] (Et₂dtc^– = N,N‐diethyldithiocarbamate) is formed by the reaction of [Au(CO)Cl] with [TcN(Et₂dtc)₂] in dichloromethane. The solid state structure of the compound is characterized by a large triclinic unit cell (space group, P1, a = 9.422(2), b = 22.594(5), c = 32.153(7) Å, α = 72.64(1), β = 85.19(1), γ = 86.15(1)°, Z = 12) and shows an unusual arrangement due to long‐range contacts between the technetium atoms and sulfur atoms of the [Au(Et₂dtc)₂]⁺ units (3.45–3.56 Å) which assemble two anions and one cation to {[TcNCl₄][Au(Et₂dtc)₂] · [TcNCl₄]}^– moieties.     

Kristallstruktur und Schwingungsspektrum von (H2NPPh3)2[SnCl6]·2CH3CN

Crystal Structure and Vibrational Spectrum of (H₂NPPh₃)₂[SnCl₆]·2CH₃CN Single crystals of (H₂NPPh₃)₂[SnCl₆]·2CH₃CN ( 1 ) were obtained by oxidative addition of tin(II) chloride with N‐chloro‐triphenylphosphanimine in acetonitrile in the presence of water. 1 is characterized by IR and Raman spectroscopy as well as by a single crystal structure determination: Space group , Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1029.6(1), b = 1441.0(2), c = 1446.1(2) pm, α = 90.91(1)°, β = 92.21(1)°, γ = 92.98(1)°, R₁ = 0.0332. 1 forms an ionic structure with two different site positions of the [SnCl₆]^2? ions. One of them is surrounded by four N‐hydrogen atoms of four (H₂NPPh₃)⁺ ions, four CH₃CN molecules form N–H···N≡C–CH₃ contacts with the other four N‐hydrogen atoms of the cations. Thus, 1 can be written as [(H₂NPPh₃)₄(CH₃CN)₄(SnCl₆)]²⁺[SnCl₆]^2?.     

The Other Face of Bunsen's Cacodyl Disulfide,Me2As(S)‐S‐AsMe2: The Lewis‐Base Behaviour Towards Heavy Metal Cations

The reaction of Bunsen's cacodyl disulfide, Me₂As(S)‐S‐AsMe₂, with heavy metal cations in methanol produces insoluble salts (complexes) of dimethyldithioarsinic acid, Me₂AsS₂H, and dimethyl arsenium ion, Me₂As:⁺. This arsenium ion prefers to react with Me₂As(S)‐S‐AsMe₂, when in excess, compared to AcO^? or MeOH/H₂O and it is also reactive towards sulfur (S_x, x = 1‐8) producing the stabilized dimethylarsino sulfenium cation, . The complexes (Me₂AsS₂)_xM (x = 1 or 2) are unstable in the presence of their own heavy metal cations decomposing to colored solids. In an attempt to prepare salts of Me₂AsSH, the reactions of (Me₂AsS₂)_xM with triphenylphosphine and trimethyl phosphite gave the metal sulfide and Me₂As‐S‐AsMe₂ instead.     

Crystal Structures and Raman Spectra of cis‐[SnCl4(H2O)2]·2H2O,cis‐[SnCl4(H2O)2]·3H2O, [Sn2Cl6(OH)2(H2O)2]·4H2O,and [HL][SnCl5(H2O)]·2.5H2O (L=3‐acetyl‐5‐benzyl‐1‐phenyl‐4, 5‐dihydro‐1, 2, 4‐triazine‐6‐one oxime,C18H18N4O2)

The complexes cis‐[SnCl₄(H₂O)₂]·2H₂O ( 1 ), [Sn₂Cl₆(OH)₂(H₂O)₂]·4H₂O ( 3 ), and [HL][SnCl₅(H₂O)]·2.5H₂O ( 4 ) were isolated from a CH₂Cl₂ solution of equimolar amounts of SnCl₄ and the ligand L (L=3‐acetyl‐5‐benzyl‐1‐phenyl‐4, 5‐dihydro‐1, 2, 4‐triazine‐6‐one oxime, C₁₈H₁₈N₄O₂) in the presence of moisture. 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group Cc with a = 2402.5(1) pm, b = 672.80(4) pm, c = 1162.93(6) pm, β = 93.787(6)° and Z = 8. 4 was found to crystallize monoclinic in the space group P2₁, with lattice parameters a = 967.38(5) pm, b = 1101.03(6) pm, c = 1258.11(6) pm, β = 98.826(6)° and Z = 2. The cell data for the reinvestigated structures are: [SnCl₄(H₂O)₂]·3H₂O ( 2 ): a = 1227.0(2) pm, b = 994.8(1) pm, c = 864.0(1) pm, β = 103.86(1)°, with space group C2/c and Z = 4; 3 : a = 961.54(16) pm, b = 646.29(7) pm, c = 1248.25(20) pm, β = 92.75(1)°, space group P2₁/c and Z = 4.     

Gemischtligand-Komplexe des Rheniums. IV. Die Reaktion von [ReNCl2(Me2PhP)3] mit Dithiocarbamaten. Kristallstrukturen von trans-Chloro-dimethyldithiocarbamato-bis(dimethylphenylphosphan) nitridorhenium(V), [ReN(Cl)(Me2PhP)2(Me2dtc)], und Bis(diethyldithiocarbamato)(dimethylphenylphosphan)nitridorhenium(V), [ReN(Me2PhP)(Et2dtc)2]

Mixed-Ligand Complexes of Rhenium IV. The Reaction of [ReNCl₂(Me₂PhP)₃] with Dithiocarbamates. X-Ray Crystal Structures of trans-Chloro-dimethyldithiocarbamato-bis(dimethylphenylphosphine) nitridorhenium(V), [ReN(Cl)(Me₂PhP)₂(Me₂dtc)], and Bis(diethyldithiocarbamato)(dimethylphenylphosphine)nitridorhenium(V), [ReN(Cl)(Me₂PhP)(Et₂dtc)₂] [ReNCl₂(Me₂PhP)₃] reacts with dialkyldithiocarbamates, R₂dtc^?, under a stepwise ligand exchange. Final products of these reactions are the well-known [ReN(R₂dtc)₂] bischelates. Intermediatelly, however, complexes of the general formulae [ReN(Cl)(Me₂PhP)₂(R₂dtc)] and [ReN(Me₂PhP)(R₂dtc)₂] can be isolated. Representatives have been structurally characterized. [ReN(Cl)(Me₂PhP)₂(Me₂dtc)] crystallizes monoclinic in the space group P2₁/c, Z = 4. The dimensions of the unit cell are a = 13.071(3); b = 11.622(1); c = 15.667(3) Å; β = 97.09(1)°. The rhenium atom has a distorted octahedral environment; the Re≡N bond length is 1.71(1) Å. The Re? Cl bond distance is markedly lengthened (2.665(2) Å) as a consequence of the strong trans labilizing influence of the coordinated nitrido ligand. [ReN(Me₂PhP)(Et₂dtc)₂] crystallizes monoclinic in the space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 17.262(3); b = 14.915(2); c = 9.888(2); β = 76.35(8)°. The equatorial coordination sphere is occupied by one phosphorus atom and three sulphur atoms. One of the dithiocarbamate ligands is coordinated bidentately; the second one with two distinct Re? S bond lengths. The Re? S(4) distance is 2.7983(2) Å which can be discussed as a weak interaction with the metal.     

Phosphaniminato‐Acetato‐Cluster von Kupfer und Zink. Kristallstrukturen von [Cu4(NPEt3)2(O2CCH3)6] und [Zn4(NPEt3)2(O2CCH3)6]

Phosphoraneiminato Acetate Cluster of Copper and Zinc. Crystal Structures of [Cu₄(NPEt₃)₂(O₂CCH₃)₆] and [Zn₄(NPEt₃)₂(O₂CCH₃)₆] The anhydrous acetates of copper(II) and zinc react with the silylated phosphaneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ in dichloromethane at 20 °C forming the mixed phosphoraneiminato acetate clusters [Cu₄(NPEt₃)₂(O₂CCH₃)₆] ( 1 ), which forms emerald crystals, and colourless [Zn₄(NPEt₃)₂ · (O₂CCH₃)₆] ( 2 ). In spite of analogous composition the structures of 1 and 2 are completely different. In the asymmetric unit of 1 three copper atoms of an almost isosceles triangle are linked via two nitrogen atoms of the NPEt₃^– groups to form a trigonal bipyramidal aggregate. One of these three copper atoms is chelated by an acetate group, another one is connected with the fourth copper atom via three μ₂‐O₂C–CH₃ groups. The asymmetric units are associated via a μ₂‐O₂C–CH₃ group and a μ₃‐OC(O)CH₃ group at a time so that infinite chains result. In 2 two zinc atoms are linked via the nitrogen atoms of the two NPEt₃^– groups to form an almost centrosymmetric four‐membered ring. Both nitrogen atoms of the four‐membered ring are connected with another zinc atom each. These zinc atoms again are linked with the zinc atoms of the Zn₂N₂ four‐membered ring via two μ₂‐O₂C–CH₃ groups each and additionally coordinated with a terminal acetate ligand each.     

Solvothermal synthesis,crystal structure and properties of Mn2(tren)3[Mo2O2S6]2·1.3H2O exhibiting the new polymeric [Mn2(tren)3] n 4+ chain

The novel oxothiomolybdate Mn₂(tren)₃[Mo₂O₂S₆]₂·1.3H₂O [tren = tris(2-aminoethyl)amine], synthesized under solvothermal conditions, consists of one-dimensional novel [Mn₂(tren)₃] _n ⁴⁺ chains and discrete [Mo₂O₂S₆]^2– anions. There are two crystallographically independent chains and four [Mo₂O₂S₆]^2– anions in the asymmetric unit. Each Mn atom in the cationic chains is sixfold coordinated by N atoms of the chelating tren molecules. Two of the four crystallographically independent Mn atoms are tridentately coordinated by two tren molecules, whereas the other two are coordinated tetradentately by one tren molecule and monodentately by the remaining primary amino groups from the tren molecules that act as tridentate ligands. The tren ligand bonding modes lead to the formation of the polymeric [Mn₂(tren)₃] _n ⁴⁺ chain. One of the four Mn atoms is in the unusual trigonal prismatic coordination state with six surrounding N atoms.     

[Me8Pt4ReS4] and related PtMe2-containing clusters derived from tetrathiorhenate

The reactions of Pt₂Me₄(μ-SMe₂)₂ and [ReS₄]⁻ in MeCN solution have been investigated. The resulting polyalkylated clusters: Et₄N[ReS₄PtMe₂] (Et₄N[1]), Et₄N[ReS₄(PtMe₂)₂] (Et₄N[2]), and Et₄N[ReS₄(PtMe₂)₄] (Et₄N[4]), were characterized by ¹H, ¹³C, ¹⁹⁵Pt NMR spectroscopy and ESI mass spectrometry. The structure of Et₄N[1] was confirmed by single crystal X-ray diffraction, which demonstrated the expected square planar and tetrahedral coordination spheres bridged by a pair of sulfur atoms.     

Crystallographic report: N,N′‐Dimethylimidazolium tris(selenocyanate) cadmium(II), [Me2Im][Cd(SeCN)3] (Me2Im = N,N′‐dimethylimidazolium)

The title structure, [Me₂Im][Cd(SeCN)₃] (Me₂Im = N,N′‐dimethylimidazolium), comprises triply bridged one‐dimensional cadmium‐selenocyanate chains in which the cadmium atoms are octahedrally coordinated within 3Se3N geometries. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.