Divalent transition metal complexes of 3,5-pyrazoledicarboxylate

New divalent transition metal 3,5-pyrazoledicarboxylate hydrates of empirical formula Mpz(COO)₂(H₂O)₂, where M=Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn and Cd (pz(COO)₂=3,5-pyrazoledicarboxylate), metal hydrazine complexes of the type Mpz(COO)₂N₂H₄ where M=Co, Zn or Cd and Mpz(COO)₂nN₂H₄·H₂O, where n=1 for M=Ni and n=0.5 for M=Cu have been prepared and characterized by physico-chemical methods. Electronic spectroscopic data suggest that Co and Ni complexes adopt an octahedral geometry. The IR spectra confirm the presence of unidentate carboxylate anion (Δν=ν_asy(COO^–)–ν_sym(COO^–)>215 cm^–1) in all the complexes and bidentate bridging hydrazine (ν_N–N=985–950 cm^–1) in the metal hydrazine complexes. Both metal carboxylate and metal hydrazine carboxylate complexes undergo endothermic dehydration and/or dehydrazination followed by exothermic decomposition of organic moiety to give the respective metal oxides as the end products except manganese pyrazoledicarboxylate hydrate, which leaves manganese carbonate. X-ray powder diffraction patterns reveal that the metal carboxylate hydrates are isomorphous as are those of metal hydrazine complexes of cobalt, zinc and cadmium.     

Synthesis and Reactivity of Stannyloligosilanes IV [1]: From Hydrido Substituted Stannasilanes Towards Stannasiloxanes

Summary.  Hydrido substituted stannasilanes of the type or (Z = H, Me, Ph; R, R′ = alkyl, Ph) are accessible by reaction of either alkali metal stannides (MSn(Z)R ₂; M = Li, Na) with halogen substituted silanes (; X = F, Cl) or chlorostannanes (R ₂SnCl₂, Ph₃SnCl) and fluorosilanes in the presence of magnesium. Stannasilanes with halogen substituents at the silicon as well as the tin atom are formed by treatment of the hydrido substituted stannasilanes with CHCl₃ or CCl₄. The hydrido substituted stannasilanes decompose in contact with air to distannanes and siloxanes or to the linear ( ^t Bu₂Sn(–O– ^t Bu₂Si–OH)₂) and cyclic ((– ^t Bu₂Sn–O– ⁱ Pr₂Si–O–)₂) stannasiloxanes. Received November 29, 2001. Accepted (revised) January 16, 2002     

Inversion of ν(MHal) stretching frequencies in the spectra of dihalosilylenes, -germylenes, -stannylenes,and their complexes with Lewis bases

The vibrational spectra of tetravalent metal halides (M = Si, Ge, Sn) and the corresponding dihalocarbene analogs M^IIHal₂, obtained by the authors, and the relevant published data are compared. The spectra of the M^IIHal₂ species exhibit inversion of the M-Hal stretching frequencies (ν^s(M^IIHal) > ν ^as(M^IIHal)). This can be used for analytical purposes and allows one to distinguish between the spectra of the M^IV and M^II halides. The IR and Raman spectra of the complexes of dihalogermylenes and -stannylenes with triphenylphosphine and 1,4-dioxane also exhibit inversion of the ν(MHal) stretching frequencies. This confirms the conclusion drawn earlier based on the analysis of the geometric parameters and reactivities of the complexes in question that the divalent state of the M atom in these species is retained. Dedicated to Academician N. K. Kochetkov on the occasion of his 90th birthday. __________ Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 5, pp. 1089–1092, May, 2005.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of triorganotin(IV) complexes based on mixed ligands of 2,4,5-trifluoro-3-methoxybenzoic acid and 4,4′-bipy

Four new complexes have been synthesized based on the 2,4,5-trifluoro-3-methoxybenzoic acid and 4,4′-bipy of the type [R₃Sn(OOCC₆HF₃OCH₃)]₂·(4,4′-bpy). All complexes were characterized by elemental, IR, ¹H, ¹³C and ¹¹⁹Sn NMR spectra analyses. Complexes 1 and 4 were also characterized by X-ray crystallography. Crystal structures of 1 and 4 show that the coordination number of tin atom is five and the 2D network is connected by intermolecular C–H···O interactions.     

Platinum–tin complexes as catalysts for the anodic oxidation of borohydride

Platinum–tin complexes were prepared by the reduction of Pt(IV) with Sn(II) in HCl media and studied by light absorption spectrometry, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and electron microscopy. The formation of three complexes, H₃[Pt(SnCl₃)₅], H₂[Pt(SnCl₃)₂Cl₂], and H₂[Pt₃(SnCl₃)₈], depending on HCl and SnCl₂ concentrations, has been shown. The glassy carbon (GC) electrode modified in the complexes solutions was found to be an electrocatalyst for borohydride oxidation in a 1.0-M NaOH solution. Comparison of BH₄ ⁻ electrooxidation on Pt and on GC modified with platinum–tin complexes has shown that catalytic hydrolysis of BH₄ ⁻ did not proceed in the latter case in contrast to its oxidation on the Pt electrode, and only direct BH₄ ⁻ oxidation has been observed in the positive potentials scan. The activity of Pt–Sn complexes for BH₄ ⁻ oxidation changes with time and eventually decreases due to Sn(II), bound in the complex with Pt(II), oxidation by atmospheric oxygen. The complexes may be renewed by addition of missing amounts of SnCl₂ and HCl.     

Steric distortion of planar NiP<Subscript>2</Subscript>N<Subscript>2</Subscript> chromophores: a spectral,cyclic voltammetric and single crystal X-ray structural study

The complexes trans-[Ni(4-MP)₂(NCS)₂]·MeCN (1) and trans-[Ni(3-MP)₂(NCS)₂] (2) (4-MP = tri(4-methylphenyl)phosphine, 3-MP = tri(3-methylphenyl)phosphine) were prepared and characterized by IR, UV–visible, NMR spectra, CV, TGA and single crystal X-ray crystallography. Both the complexes have planar geometry and are diamagnetic. The Ni–P distances in both complexes are relatively short as a result of strong back donation from nickel to phosphorus. The phenyl rings in the 3-MP analogue (2) show increased pitching with reference to the plane formed by the ipso carbons due to increased steric effects. For complex (2), the N–Ni–N and P–Ni–P angles are significantly lower than the almost linear N–Ni–N and N–Ni–P angles observed for both complex (1) and trans-[Ni(PPh₃)₂(NCS)₂]. This observation indicates that the 3-methylphosphine ligand forces complex (2) to distort towards a tetrahedral geometry. IR spectra of both complexes show strong bands around 2,090 cm⁻¹ due to N-coordinated thiocyanate, while the electronic spectra contain d–d transitions around 452 nm. Cyclic voltammograms show that the irreversible one-electron reduction potentials increase in the following order: trans- [Ni(PPh₃)₂(NCS)₂] < trans- [Ni(3-MP)₂(NCS)₂] < trans-[Ni(4-MP)₂(NCS)₂], revealing the electron releasing effect of the methyl groups. The planar complexes exhibit interallogony in coordinating solvents.     

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.     

A theoretical study of the acetylide anion, HCC−

The results of various ab initio calculations are reported for the electronic ground state of the acetylide anion. An “Eyring's lake” in the T-shaped configuration is identified with six different methods (SCF, MP2, CCSD, CCSD-T, CCSD(T), and CEPA–1). The equilibrium bond lengths of HCC⁻ are estimated to be r _e (CH)=1.0689(3) ? and R _e (CC)=1.2464(2) ?, and the ground-state rotational constant is predicted to be B ₀=41636(20)MHz. The large permanent dipole moment of μ₀=−3.093D should facilitate detection of the anion by microwave spectroscopy. The band centers are predicted to be 3211.3cm⁻¹(ν₁), 511.1cm⁻¹(ν₂), and 1805.0cm⁻¹(ν₃). A large transition dipole moment of 0.477 D is calculated for the ν₂ band. Rovibrational levels of HCC⁻ up to approximately 20 000 cm⁻¹ above equilibrium are calculated with DVR-DGB and FBR methods on the basis of a previous CEPA–1 potential energy surface. Different energy patterns are found and discussed, for which anharmonic and Coriolis resonances are shown to play an important role. Received: 27 July 1998 Accepted: 12 August 1998 / Published online: 19 October 1998     

Molecular and electronic structures of germylene and stannylene complexes (CO)5MECl2·nTHF (M = Cr, W; E = Ge, Sn; n = 1, 2) as studied by IR and Raman spectroscopy, X-ray analysis, and quantum chemistry

The Raman and IR spectra of the complexes (CO)₅CrSnCl₂·THF (1), (CO)₅WSnCl₂·THF (2), (CO)₅CrGeCl₂·THF (3), (CO)₅WGeCl₂·THF (4), (CO)₅CrSnCl₂·2THF (5), and (CO)₅WSnCl₂·2THF (6) were measured and interpreted using quantum chemical calculations. Complexes 3 and 5 were characterized by X-ray analysis. The stretching vibrations of the CO groups in the spectra of solutions of complexes 1–6 obey the selection rules for C _4ν local symmetry. For the complexes containing 0 (type A), 1 (type B), and 2 (type C) THF molecules, a comparison was made of the calculated and experimental M$ \underline \cdots $ \underline \cdots E^II bond lengths and energies, as well as the ν(CO) vibrational frequencies. The contribution of the π-component to the M$ \underline \cdots $ \underline \cdots E^II bond decreases in the order A→B→C and leads to enhancement of the donor ability of the carbene-like ligand and to a slight elongation and weakening of this bond. An attempt to grow crystals of complex 6 in air unexpectedly resulted in a polynuclear complex [(CO)₅WSn(Cl)(μ-OH)₂SnCl₂(μ-OH)]₂·6THF, which was characterized by X-ray analysis and Raman spectroscopy.     

Synthesis, characterization, and biological activities of homo- and heterobimetallic complexes of Sn(IV) and Pd(II) with 2-mercapto-5-methyl benzimidazole

Organotin complexes have been synthesized by refluxing 2-mercapto-5-methyl benzimidazole with R₂SnCl₂/R₃SnCl (R = Me, n-Bu, Ph) in 1:1 molar ratio in the first step. In the second step, synthesized organotin(IV) complexes were treated with CS₂ and R₂SnCl₂/R₃SnCl/PdCl₂ to yield homo- and heterobimetallic complexes. The composition of the synthesized complexes, the bonding behavior of the donor groups, and structural assignments were studied by elemental analysis and different spectral techniques, including IR and multinuclear NMR (¹H, ¹³C). The IR data shows bidentate nature of the ligand which is also confirmed by semiempirical study, while NMR data confirms the four-coordinated geometry in solution. The free ligand and its respective homo- and heterobimetallic complexes were screened in vitro against a number of microorganisms to assess their biocidal properties. The biological activity data show that complexes exhibits significant antibacterial and antifungal activities as compared to ligand with few exceptions.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and IR Spectroscopic Characterization of 1,6-Hexanediammonium Dihydrogendecavanadate

 Anhydrous 1,6-hexanediammonium dihydrogendecavanadate ((HdaH₂)₂H₂V₁₀O₂₈, 1) was prepared by reaction of V₂O₅ with 1,6-hexanediamine in aqueous solution. The crystal structure of 1 was determined, and the proton positions in the H₂V₁₀O₂₈ ⁴⁻ anion were calculated by the bond length/bond number method. The protons are bound to the centrosymmetrically oriented μ–OV₃ groups of the decavanadate anion. Based on the analysis of IR spectra of 1 prepared from H₂O and D₂O, the absorption band at 871 cm⁻¹ can be attributed to δ(V–O_b–H) vibrations.     

Synthesis,characterziation, semi-empirical quantum-mechanical study and biological activity of organotin(IV) complexes with 2-ethylanilinocarbonylpropenoic acid

Seven different organotin(IV) complexes have been synthesized by reacting 2-ethylanilinocarbonylpropenoic acid with R₂SnCl₂/R₃SnCl under reflux conditions. The organotin(IV) complexes along with ligand have been characterized by different techniques including elemental analysis, FT-IR and multinuclear NMR (¹H and ¹³C). IR data show that complexation occurs through -COO site and the ligand is bidentate which is also confirmed by the semi-empirical quantum-mechanical study. ¹H and ¹³C NMR data confirm the tetrahedral geometry of complexes in solution. The complexes as well as the ligand were also checked for various     

Tin(IV) complexes with 2-hydroxybenz-(2-hydroxynaphth)aldehyde picolinoylhydrazones (H2Ps, H2Pnf). Crystal structure of [SnCl3(Ps · H)] · CH3OH and [SnCl3(Pnf · H)] · CH3OH

The reactions of SnCl₄ with picolinoylhydrazones of 2-hydroxybenz-(2-hydroxynaphth)aldehydes (H₂Ps, H₂Pnf) in CH₃OH gave non-electrolyte complexes [SnCl₃(Ps · H)] · CH₃OH (I) and [SnCl₃(Pnf · H)] · CH₃OH (II). The imide form of the ligand coordinated to Sn(IV) through the azomethine nitrogen atom and oxyazine and oxy oxygen atoms was proved by UV/Vis, IR, and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. The negative charge on the coordination unit thus arising is counterbalanced by the positive charge caused by the protonation of ligands at the pyridine nitrogen atom of the heterocycle. It was shown that dehydrochlorination of the complexes affords tin-containing species, which correlates with the presence of the corresponding peaks [SnCl₂(Ps)]⁺ and [SnCl₂(Pnf)]⁺ in their mass spectra. The molecular and crystal structures of complexes I and II were determined by X-ray diffraction.     

Synthetic,spectroscopic and thermal studies of some complexes of unsymmetrical Schiff base ligand

New unsymmetrical Schiff base ligand (H₂L) is prepared via condensation of 2-hydroxy-5-methyl acetophenone, 2-hydroxy-5-chloro-3-nitro acetophenone and carbohydrazide in 1:1:1 ratio. Metal complexes of VO(IV), Cr(III), Mn(III), Fe(III), Zr(IV), MoO₂(VI), WO₂(VI) and UO₂(VI) have been prepared. These complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, UV–Vis and IR spectroscopy and magnetic moment and thermogravimetric analysis. The purity of the ligand and the metal complexes is confirmed by microanalyses, while unsymmetrical nature of ligand was further corroborated by ¹H NMR. All the complexes are air stable and insoluble in water and common organic solvents but fairly soluble in DMSO. The elemental analysis shows 1:1 metal to ligand stoichiometry for all the complexes. Thermal behaviour of the complexes was studied, the complexes were found to be quite stable and their thermal decomposition was generally via partially loss of the organic moiety and ended with respective metal oxide as a final product. Comparison of the IR spectrum of ligand and its metal complexes confirm that Schiff base behave as a dibasic tetradentate ligand towards the central metal ion with an ONNO donor sequence. The dc electrical conductivity is studied and data obtained obeyed the relation σ = σ ₀ exp(−E _a/kT) over the temperature range 40–130 °C. X-ray diffraction study of VO(IV) complex shows its crystalline nature with triclinic crystal system.     

Self-assembly and crystal structures of two heteronuclear complexes with [Ag2(μ-dppm)2(MeCN)2](SbF6)2 and [Bu4N]2[M(mnt)3] (M=Mo, W) as components

Two heteronuclear complexes Mo₂Ag₄(μ-dppm)₄(mnt)₆ · 6MeCN (1) and WAg₂(μ-dppm)₂(mnt)₃ · MeCN (2) were synthesized by self-assembly with [Ag₂(μ-dppm)₂(MeCN)₂](SbF₆)₂ and [Bu₄N]₂[Mmnt)₃] (M=Mo or W, dppm=bis(diphenylphosphino)methane, mnt²⁻ = cis-1,2-dicyanoethylene-1,2-dithiolate) as components and characterized by IR spectra, elemental analysis, ¹H NMR spectra, ³¹P NMR spectra and u.v.–vis spectra. The crystal structures of the two complexes were determined by X-ray analysis.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and IR Spectroscopic Characterization of 1,6-Hexanediammonium Dihydrogendecavanadate

Summary.  Anhydrous 1,6-hexanediammonium dihydrogendecavanadate ((HdaH₂)₂H₂V₁₀O₂₈, 1) was prepared by reaction of V₂O₅ with 1,6-hexanediamine in aqueous solution. The crystal structure of 1 was determined, and the proton positions in the H₂V₁₀O₂₈ ⁴⁻ anion were calculated by the bond length/bond number method. The protons are bound to the centrosymmetrically oriented μ–OV₃ groups of the decavanadate anion. Based on the analysis of IR spectra of 1 prepared from H₂O and D₂O, the absorption band at 871 cm⁻¹ can be attributed to δ(V–O_b–H) vibrations. Received August 3, 2001. Accepted (revised) October 8, 2001     

A Novel Sulfur‐bridged Dimeric Zinc(II) Complex with 2, 6‐Diacetylpyridine Bis(thiosemicarbazone)

The reaction of zinc bromide with the pentadentate chelating ligand 2, 6‐diacetylpyridine bis(thiosemicarbazone) (H₂L¹) yields the formation of a novel complex. Recrystallization in a acetone/water solution leads us to isolate the mixed ligand complex of [Zn(H₂L¹)Br_0.49(OH)_0.51]₂·(HSO₄)₂·6H₂O, structurally characterized. The complex is a dimer in which each zinc atom is seven‐co‐ordinated with the SNNNS‐chelating ligand occupying the five equatorial positions, a bromine atom or hydroxo group in one of the two axial positions and a sulfur atom of the centrosymmetrical molecule occupies the other axial site making a bridge between the two zinc atoms. To the best of our knowledge is the first S‐bridged dimeric Zinc(II) complex derived from 2, 6‐diacetylpyridine bis(thiosemicarbazone) ligand. The MALDI‐TOF mass, solid state IR and ¹H NMR (in DMSO solution) spectra are also discussed.     

Characterisation of Ni carbonate-bearing minerals by UV–Vis–NIR spectroscopy

Four nickel carbonate-bearing minerals from Australia have been investigated to study the effect of Ni for Mg substitution. The spectra of nullaginite, zaratite, widgiemoolthalite and takovite show three main features in the range of 26,720–25,855 cm⁻¹ (ν₁-band), 15,230–14,740 cm⁻¹ (ν₂-band) and 9,200–9,145 cm⁻¹ (ν₃-band) which are characteristic of divalent nickel in six-fold coordination. The Crystal Field Stabilization Energy (CFSE) of Ni²⁺ in the four carbonates is calculated from the observed ³A_2g(³F) → ³T_2g(³F) transition. CFSE is dependent on mineralogy, crystallinity and chemical composition (Al/Mg-content). The splitting of the ν₁- and ν₃-bands and non-Gaussian shape of ν₃-band in the minerals are the effects of Ni-site distortion from regular octahedral. The effect of structural cation substitutions (Mg²⁺, Ni²⁺, Fe²⁺ and trivalent cations, Al³⁺, Fe³⁺) in the carbonate minerals is noticed on band shifts. Thus, electronic bands in the UV–Vis–NIR spectra and the overtones and combination bands of OH and carbonate ion in NIR show shifts to higher wavenumbers, particularly for widgiemoolthalite and takovite.     

Copper(II), nickel(II), cobalt(II) and oxovanadium(IV) complexes of substituted β-hydroxyiminoanilides

Complexes of the general formula, ML₂ [M = Cu^II, Ni^II, Co^II and OV^IV; L = 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-3-hydroxyimino-N-(4-X-phenyl)-l-phenyl-5-(phenylmethylene)-2-naphthalenecarboxamide (X = H, Me, OMe, Cl)] have been prepared and characterized on the basis of elemental analysis, magnetic moments and i.r., e.p.r. and electronic spectra. These metal complexes contain the N₄ chromophore with the ligand coordinating through nitrogens of the azomethine and deprotonated anilide functions. C.v. measurements indicate that the copper(II) complexes are quasi-reversible in acetonitrile solution. Square planar and square pyramidal structures are assigned respectively to the copper(II) and oxovanadium(IV) complexes, whereas tetrahedral geometry is assigned to the nickel(II) and cobalt(II) complexes. Deprotonated anilide nitrogen is involved in coordination and the presence of an electron-donating group para to the anilide function decreases the ΔE values of the d–d transitions while the value is found to increase when electron-withdrawing groups are substituted. Line spacing in the e.p.r. spectra of the copper(II) and oxovanadium(IV) complexes increases when methyl group is para to the anilide group, and decreases when this group is replaced by methoxy or chloro. The ν(C–N) of the anilide group and the ν(C-N) of the azomethine function of the oxime metal complexes are metal-sensitive and the blue shift for the above stretching frequencies follows the order: copper(II) > oxovanadium(IV) > nickel(II) ≈ cobalt(II). This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.