Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 4,4′-Diamino-N,N′-diethyl Bisbenzenesulfamide

A new compound of 4,4′-diamino-N,N′-diethyl bisbenzenesulfamide (C18H26N4O4S2, Fw = 426.55) has been synthesized and its structure was determined by X-ray crystallography method. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 10.0623(9), b = 13.6759(13), c =15.5309(14) , β = 100.482(2)o, V = 2101.6(3) 3, Dc = 1.348 g/cm3, F(000) = 904, μ = 0.285 mm–1, Z = 4, the final R = 0.0512 and wR = 0.1363 for 3485 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The structure of the title compound is pseudo secondary axisymmetric, and the two sulfamide-groups show distorted tetrahedral configurations.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 4-(N,N-Diphenylamino)styrene- 4′-N-methylpyridinium Iodine

The title compound 4-(N,N-diphenylamino)styrene-4′-N-methylpyridinium iodine (abbreviated to PASMPI) was synthesized by a facile condensation reaction with a high yield. The red crystal including a molecule of CHCl3 was obtained by recrystallization in chloroform/ethanol. Its crystal structure was determined by a four-circle diffractometer. The crystal data: C26H23N2ICHCl3, Mr = 609.73, orthorhombic, space group Pbca, a = 15.422(5), b = 14.042(5), c = 24.693(5) , V = 5347(3) 3, Z = 8, Dc = 1.515 g/cm3, F(000) = 2432, μ(MoKa) = 0.057 mm-1, the final R = 0.0439 and wR = 0.0772. The results reveal that the molecule is a completely reverse system. The molecular rotation from non-coplanar to coplanar may play an important role in increasing the fluorescence intensity under the condition of staining DNA.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Theoretical Calculation of 1,1＇,5,5＇-Tetramethyl-2,2＇-diphenyl-4,4＇-[i-phenylene-bis（methylidy-nenitrilo）]di-1H-pyrazol-3（2H）-one

1,1',5,5'-Tetramethyl-2,2'-diphenyl-4,4'-[i-phenylenebis(methylidynenitrilo)]di-1H-pyrazol-3(2H)-one was synthesized and characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis.The crystal crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P21/c with a = 6.1375(1),b = 24.6571(4),c = 17.7487(3) ,β = 94.781(1)°,V = 2676.62(8) 3,C30H28N6O2,Mr = 504.58,Z = 4,Dc = 1.252 g/cm3,F(000) = 1064,μ = 0.081 mm-1,R = 0.0463 and wR = 0.1153(I > 2σ(I)).Theoretical studies of the title compound were carried out by density functional theory(DFT) BLYP method,using ADF program package.It indicates that N(26) and N(41) are active sites of the title compound.     

Dinuclear Nickel(Ⅱ) Chlorides Bearing N,N′-bis(5,6,7-trihydroquinolin-8-ylidene)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4,4′-diamines: Synthesis and Ethylene Polymerization

5,6,7-Trihydroquinolin-8-one was condensed with the corresponding benzidine to give N,N′-bis(5,6,7-trihydroquinolin-8-ylidene)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4,4′-diamine derivatives(L1–L3). The ligands were reacted with two equivalents of Ni Cl_2·6H_2O in a mixture of Et OH and CH_2Cl_2 to afford the corresponding dinickel(II) chloride complexes(Ni1-Ni3). The organic compounds were completely characterized, whilst the bi-metallic complexes were characterized by FTIR spectra and elemental analysis. These nickel complexes exhibited high activities towards ethylene polymerization in the presence of either MAO or Me_2AlCl, maintaining a high activity over a prolonged period. The obtained polyethylenes were confirmed as having low molecular weights by GPC analysis.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Properties of 2,7-Bis [4-（diphenylamino）phenyl] fluorene

A novel fluorene derivative containing triphenylamine groups, 2,7-bis[4-(diphenylamino)-phenyl]fluorene (C49H36N2 , Mr= 652.80), was synthesized via Suzuki coupling reaction (yield: 19%) and its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group P1 with a = 9.320(4), b = 11.250(6), c = 17.369(6) , α = 88.035(3), β = 86.450(5), γ = 73.524(5)°, V = 1742.8(13) 3 , Z = 2, Dc = 1.244 g/cm 3 , μ(MoKα) = 0.072 mm -1 , F(000) = 688, S = 1.095, the final R = 0.0616 and wR = 0.1878. It presents a linear framework constituted by a linkage of fluorene as a bridge and two triphenylamine groups. Its spectral and electrochemical properties were studied by UV-Vis absorption, fluorescence spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry (CV). This compound can emit intense blue fluorescence with a peak wavelength of 446 nm and a full width at half maximum (FWHM) of 38 nm under UV excitation at 350 nm in film. The highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) energy level, the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) energy level and optical band gap (Eg) of the title compound are -5.46, -2.57 and 2.89 eV, respectively.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New One-dimensional Nickel(Ⅱ) Complex with 2-Pyridinecarboxyic Acid and 4,4′-Bipyridine Ligands

A new metal-organic coordination polymer [Ni[(2-pya)2(4,4′-bipy)]n·6nH2O (2-pya = 2-pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-pyridine) 1 has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum, TG and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The complex crystallizes in tetragonal, space group I41/a with a = b = 22.5642(19), c = 10.7118(18), V = 5453.8(11) 3, C22H28N4NiO10, Mr = 567.19, Dc = 1.382 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 0.769 mm-1, F(000) = 2368, Z = 8, the final R = 0.0572 and wR = 0.1254 for 1401 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). It exhibits a one-dimensional chain-like structure by mixed ligands of 2-pyridinedicarboxylic acid and 4,4′-pyridine.     

Synthesis,Structure,Electrochemistry and Fluorescence Properties of a One-dimensional Coordination Polymer {[Cd[μ-(4,4′-dps)]_2(H_2O)_2]·(4-abs)_2(H_2O)_2}_n

A new cadmium(II) compound, {[Cd[μ-(4,4'-dps)]2(H2O)2]·(4-abs)2(H2O)2}n 1 (4,4'-dps = 4,4'-dipyridylsulfide, 4-abs = deprotonated 4-amino benzenesulfonic acid), has been synthesized and structurally characterized. It belongs to the orthorhombic system, space group Pbcn with a = 19.950(3), b = 10.6381(13), c = 18.055(2) , V = 3831.8(8) 3, Z = 4, C32H36CdN6O10S4, Mr = 905.31, F(000) = 1848, μ = 0.850 mm-1, Dc = 1.569 Mg/m3 , the final R = 0.0238 and wR = 0.0589 for 3080 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). Complex 1 is a one-dimensional linear chain coordination polymer and the repeat unit is comprised of doubly charged cadmium complex cation, uncoordinated 4-aminobenzene sulfonate anions and water molecules. The cadmium(II) ion adopts a six-coordinate distorted octahedral geometry. Complex 1 is stabilized and linked into a three-dimensional layered structure through intermolecular O–H···O and N–H···O hydrogen bonds together with electrostatic force. The cyclic voltammograms and fluorescence spectrum of 1 were also measured. It shows one irreversible redox process and emits a very strong and sharp fluorescent band at about 341 nm.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of N,N′-Bis-[3-chloro-5-S-(l-menthyloxy)-2(5H)-4-furanon-yl]-propane-1,3-diamine

The title compound,N,N′-bis-[3-chloro-5-S-(l-menthyloxy)-2(5H)-4-furanon-yl]-propane-1,3-diamine(C31H48Cl2N2O6,Mr = 615.61),has been synthesized and characterized by IR,1H NMR,MS,elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The crystal crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group C2 with a = 16.1091(4),b = 11.1880(3),c = 19.2854(5) ,β = 106.297(2)°,V = 3336.12(15) 3,Z = 4,Dc = 1.226 mg/m3,μ = 0.237 mm-1,F(000) = 1320,the final R = 0.0531 and wR = 0.0700 for 2760 observed reflections(I > 2σ(I)).X-ray analysis reveals that the title compound possesses four rings:two chiral five-membered furanone rings and two six-membered cyclohexane rings with chair conformation,containing eight chiral centers:C2(S),C3(R),C5(R),C10(S),C18(S),C21(R),C22(S) and C25(R).The structure is stabilized by N-H…O hydrogen bonding interaction.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Tetraethyl syn-1,5,8,8bβ-Tetrahydrocyclobuta[1,2- b ：3,4-b ＂] dipydine-3,4αβ,7,8αβ（4H,4bβH）-tetracarboxylate

The synthesis of syn-photodimer from 1,4-dihydropyridine without 4-aryl was studied, and its single crystal was obtained (C22H30N2O8, Mr = 450.48). It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 11.937(2), b = 20.913(4), c = 9.763(2) , β = 108.46(3)°, V = 2311.9(8) 3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.294 g/cm3, F(000) = 960, μ = 0.099 mm-1, R = 0.0640 and wR = 0.1464 for 4077 unique reflections with 1598 observed ones (I > 2σ(I)). It is shown that the whole molecular structure of the title compound is a twist-boat conformation, and the two double bonds have a trend of potential intramolecular reaction under high-energy irradiation.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Tetraethyl syn-1,5,8,8bβ-Tetrahydrocyclobuta[1,2-b:3,4-b']dipydine-3,4aβ,7,8aβ(4H,4bβH)-tetracarboxylate

The synthesis of syn-photodimer from 1,4-dihydropyridine without 4-aryl was studied, and its single crystal was obtained (C22H30N2O8, Mr = 450.48). It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 11.937(2), b = 20.913(4), c = 9.763(2) , β = 108.46(3)°, V = 2311.9(8) 3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.294 g/cm3, F(000) = 960, μ = 0.099 mm-1, R = 0.0640 and wR = 0.1464 for 4077 unique reflections with 1598 observed ones (I > 2σ(I)). It is shown that the whole molecular structure of the title compound is a twist-boat conformation, and the two double bonds have a trend of potential intramolecular reaction under high-energy irradiation.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Magnesium Metal-organic Framework

A magnesium metal organic framework, [NH2(CH3)2][N(CH3)4][Mg5(bpdc)3(O2CH)6]· 3H2O (1, bpdcH2 = 4,4′-biphenyldicarboxylic acid), has been solvothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. 1 crystallizes in the trigonal system, space group R-3, with a = 11.3427(3), c = 41.5662(18) , V = 4631.3(3) 3, Z = 3 and the final R = 0.0457. Its structure features a pillared-layered three-dimensional network with 8.21  cavities, in which cationic [NH2(CH3)2]+ or [N(CH3)4]+ and lattice water molecules are located. Thermal stability of the title compound has also been investigated.     

Crystal Structure,Photoluminescence, and Theoretical Studies of Dihydropyran Derivatives

Two novel dihydropyran compounds(1 and 2) containing a triphenylamine group were synthesized and characterized. The structure of compound 2 was verified by single-crystal X-ray crystallography. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group P1 with a = 6.9943(4), b = 8.1360(4), c = 23.9274(14) , α = 87.692(4), β = 88.940(5), γ = 85.223(4)o, V = 1355.62(13) 3, Z = 2, F(000) = 520, Dc = 1.199 Mg/m3, Mr = 489.24 and μ = 0.075 mm-1. The UV-vis absorption and fluorescence of the two compounds were discussed. The two compounds exhibited strong blue emissions under ultraviolet light excitation. The molecular structure and HOMO and LUMO levels of compound 2 were calculated by density functional theory(DFT) at the B3LYP/6-31G(d) level.     

Nitration of 2,2＇-Dinitro-4,4＇-biphenyldicarboxylic Acid at High Concentration of Sulfuric and Nitric Acids

Nitration of 4,4'-biphenyldicarboxylic acid(BPDC) was studied and an aromatic carboxylic acid containing four nitro groups was synthesized and characterized through elemental analysis and IR spectra.Crystal structure of TNBPDC(TNBPDC = 2,2',6,6'-tetranitro-4,4'-biphenyl dicarboxylic acid) was determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction.The title compound(C20H20N6O14,Mr = 600.42) crystallizes in tetragonal,space group I41/a with a = 9.8774(1),b = 9.8774(1),c = 25.335(7) ,V = 2471.7(8) 3,Z = 4,Dc = 1.613 g/cm3,F(000) = 1240,μ(MoKα) = 0.142 mm-1,T = 294(2) K,the final R = 0.0797 and wR = 0.2177 for 554 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I).In this crystal,there exist a number of H-bonds which link the molecules to form a three-dimensional infinite network structure.The thermal decomposition of the title compound has been carried out through DSC and TG-DTG analyses at a heating rate of 10 ℃/min.The results indicate that the compound has high heat-resistant stability.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Photocatalytic Properties of a Supramolecular Assembly Based on Keggin Polyoxotungstate

A new supramolecular compound (4,4'-bipyH)4[SiW12O40](4,4'-bipy) (4,4'-bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine) was synthesized hydrothermally and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and IR spectrum. The crystallography analysis for the title compound reveals that the crystal crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/m with a = 22.2767(12), b = 21.1879(11), c = 15.6942(8) , β = 97.068(3)°, V = 7351.3(7) 3, C50H44N10O40SiW12, Mr = 3659.24, Z = 4, Dc = 3.306 g/cm3, F(000) = 6544, GOOF = 1.137, R = 0.0577 and wR = 0.1579. The title compound consists of a discrete Keggin-type [SiW12O40]4- anion, one 4,4'-bipy and four protonated (4,4'-bipyH)+ cations. The [SiW12O40]4- anion and protonated 4,4'-bipy are connected to form a supramolecular structure by hydrogen bonds. Meanwhile, the title compound exhibits good photocatalytic activity for color degradation of Rhodamine-B dye solution under visible-light irradiation.     

A Novel Copper(II) Coordination Polymer with Figure-of-eight-shaped Channels Occupied by Flexible Monodentate and Bidentate N,N′-bipyrdyl Ligands

A copper(II) coordination polymer, [Cu3(HOA)2(bpp)4]n (1, H4OA = 3,3′,4,4′-oxidiphthalic acid, bpp = 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl) propane), has been hydrothermally synthesized. The crystal structure is of monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 11.544(3), b = 16.129(4), c = 21.181(6) , β = 98.848(5), V = 3897.0(2) 3, C84O18N8H70Cu3, Mr = 1670.13, Z = 2, Dc = 1.423 g/cm3, F(000) = 1722, μ = 0.887 mm-1 , R = 0.0878 and wR = 0.2583 for 8496 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). Single-crystal X-ray structural analysis reveals that 1 is a three-dimensional (3D) framework based on a two-dimensional (2D) mesomeric layer of alternating left-and right-handed helical chains. The monodentate terminal and bidentate bridging bpp ligands in the same conformation are all encapsulated in the figure-of-eight-shaped channels, thus further stabilizing the whole three-dimen-sional framework.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 1-(N,N-Di-(p-toluenesulfonyl))-amino-2-(N'-p-toluenesulfonyl)-amino-3,5-dinitrobenzene

The title compound,1-(N,N-di-(p-toluenesulfonyl))-amino-2-(N'-p-toluenesulfonyl)-amino-3,5-dinitrobenzene,was synthesized and structurally determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction method. It crystallizes in orthorhombic,space group Pna21 with a=13.723(2),b=25.354(4),c=8.6565(12) ,V=3011.9(8) 3,Z=4,Mr=660.68,F(000)=1368,Dc=1.457 g/cm3,μ=0.309,the final R=0.0609 and wR=0.1042. The H atom of N2-H group,which is the unique recognition site to anion,is enveloped by two oxygen atoms and one benzene from two and one p-toluenesulfonyl moieties,respectively.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Two-photon Absorption Properties of 4′-(N,N-di(4-hydroxymethyl phenyl) amino)phenyl-2,2′:6′,2'-terpyridine

A novel donor-acceptor(D-A) triphenylamino terpyridine derivative L was facilely synthesized and fully characterized, and its single crystals were obtained and determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group P1 with a = 11.760(5), b =12.516(5), c = 12.850(5) , α = 67.141(5), β = 65.284(5), γ = 75.876(5)o, Mr = 621.54, V = 1575.6(11) 3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.310 g/cm3, μ = 0.245 mm-1, F(000) = 648, the final R = 0.0671 and w R = 0.1869 for 11328 observed reflections with Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ). Linear and nonlinear optical properties of terpyridine derivative L were systematically investigated. The maximum two-photon cross-section of L was 382.5 GM(Goeppert-Mayer), measured by two-photon excited fluorescence(TPEF) method. This result demonstrates that the increase of intramolecular charge transfer(ICT) leads to enhanced two-photon absorption(2PA), which could be achieved by introducing additional electron-donor groups to the molecular framework.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and DNA Binding Studies of α,α'-Bis(3,5-bismethyl-1-pyrozolyl)-carbene-acetyl-isopropenyl Hydrazine

The title compound α,α'-bis(3,5-bismethyl-pyrozole-N-yl)-carbene-acetyl-isopro- penyl hydrazine (C16H22N6O, Mr = 314.40) has been prepared. It was characterized by elemental analysis as well as IR, MS, 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR spectra. Its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, getting the following data: triclinic, space group P1 with a = 6.9734(16), b = 10.773(3), c = 12.001(3) , α = 75.311(4), β = 82.695(4), γ = 77.143(4)o, Z = 2, V = 847.9(3) 3, Dc = 1.231 g/cm3, F(000) = 336 and μ(MoKα) = 0.082 mm-1 (λ = 0.71073 ). The results of crystal structure determination show that there exist intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bonds, resulting in a two-dimensional supramolecular framework of the title compound. The binding of the title compound to DNA was investigated by absorption, emission, and viscosity measurements. The title compound shows absorption hyperchromicity accompanied by a blue shift at about 254 nm. The binding constant Kb for the title compound has been determined to be 1.89 × 104 M-1 from absorption measurements. The addition of the title compound to DNA pretreated with EB causes appreciable reduction in the emission intensity, indicating that the DNA-bound EB fluorophore is partially replaced by the title compound. The value of K is 3.093 × 104 M-1. The relative viscosity of DNA decreased with the addition of the title compound. Results suggest that the title compound binds to DNA with a non-classical intercalative or groove interaction mode. The observed efficient nuclease activity of the title compound is interesting and may have further influences on the chemistry of DNA minor groove binders. Keywords: α,α'-bis(3,5-bismethyl-pyrozole-N-yl)-carbene-acetyl-isopropenyl, preparation, crystal structure, DNA binding     

Structure and Luminescence Property of a Hexanuclear Silver（Ⅰ） Cluster Containing Benzaldehyde Thiosemicarbazone

A new hexanuclear silver (I) compound 2 containing thiosemicarbazone with the group of benzene was synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis and fluorescence spectrum. The title compound crystallizes in triclinic, space group P with a = 11.611(3), b = 15.610(5), c = 15.624(7) , α = 113.942(6), β = 104.520(6), γ = 104.230(4)°, V = 2304.1(14) 3, C60H77Ag6N22O4.5S6, Mr = 2018.02, Dc = 1.454 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 1.435 mm-1, F(000) = 1005, Z = 1, the final R = 0.0468 and wR = 0.1474 for 6608 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). In the structure, the S atom of the ligand L2 (L2 = benzaldehyde thiosemicarbazone) served as a triply bridged chelator to connect the six silver atoms into a Ag6L26 cluster. The luminescence property of compound 2 was investigated at room temperature.     

[N-ethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium][ZnX_4](X = Cl or Br) with N-ethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium Generated In Situ:Syntheses,Structures, Fluorescence and TDDFT Calculations

Two new zinc bipyridinium compounds, [N-ethyl-4,4′-bipyridinium][ZnX4](X = Cl(1) or Br(2)) with N-ethyl-4,4′-bipyridinium generated in situ, have been synthesized through solvothermal reactions and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. Both compounds are isostructural and crystallize in the P21/c space group of monoclinic system. Compound 1: a = 8.4397(5), b = 21.988(1), c = 8.8777(5) , β = 106.490(1)°, V = 1579.7(2) 3, C12H15Cl4N2 Zn, Mr = 394.43, Z = 4, Dc = 1.658 g/cm3, S = 1.068, μ(MoKα) = 2.218 mm-1, F(000) = 796, R = 0.0295 and wR = 0.0766. Compound 2: a = 8.4154(6), b = 22.844(2), c = 9.0308(7) , β = 106.026(1)°, V = 1668.6(2) 3, C12H15Br4N2 Zn, Mr = 572.27, Z = 4, Dc = 2.278 g/cm3, S = 1.033, μ(MoKα) = 11.038 mm-1, F(000) = 1084, R = 0.0427 and wR = 0.1175. Both of them are characteristic of an isolated structure with the zinc atoms locating at a tetrahedral environment. In both compounds, the N-ethyl-4,4′-bipyridinium2+ cations and ZnX42– anions interconnect together via hydrogen bonding interactions to construct a three-dimensional(3-D) supramolecular framework. Fluorescent studies reveal that both compounds exhibit a strong emission in the green region. In combination with the theoretical calculations, we can draw a conclusion that the emissions should result from ligand-toligand charge-transfer(LLCT) transition.