Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Phosphaniminato-Komplexe [AlCl2(NPEt3)]2, [GaI2(NPEt3)]2 und [GaI2(NPPh3)]2

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of the Phosphoraneiminato Complexes [AlCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂, [GaI₂(NPEt₃)]₂, and [GaI₂(NPPh₃)]₂ [AlCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂ ( 1 ) is made according to the known method by reaction of aluminium trichloride with the silylated phosphaneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ in acetonitrile; it is isolated as colourless, moisture sensitive crystals. The phosphoraneiminato complexes [GaI₂(NPEt₃)]₂ ( 2 ) and [GaI₂(NPPh₃)]₂ ( 3 ), on the other hand, are obtained by redox reactions as pale yellow crystals; ( 2 ) of “gallium(I) iodide” with Me₃SiNPEt₃ in toluene and ( 3 ) of gallium with N-iodine triphenylphosphaneimine, INPPh₃, in tetrahydrofuran. 1 and 3 are characterized spectroscopically and by crystal structure determinations; 2 is characterized only crystallographically. 1 : Space group Pbca, Z = 4; lattice dimensions at –70 °C: a = 1232.6(2), b = 1341.1(2), c = 1393.4(3) pm, R₁ = 0.0315. 1 forms centrosymmetric molecules in which the Al atoms are linked via Al–N bonds of the two (NPEt₃^–) groups; with 185.0 and 184.4 pm these bonds are of almost the same lengths. 2 : Space group Pbca, Z = 4; lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1380.0(1), b = 1311.0(1), c = 1429.1(1) pm, R₁ = 0.0273. 2 crystallizes isotypically with 1 . The gallium atoms of the centrosymmetric Ga₂N₂ four-membered ring are connected with Ga–N distances of equal length (190.9 pm). 3 · THF: Space group P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 2; lattice dimensions at –140 °C: a = 1494.6(1), b = 1536.3(1), c = 974.6(1) pm, R₁ = 0.0382. 3 forms dimeric molecules in which the gallium atoms are linked via the N atoms of the (NPPh₃^–) groups to form a non-planar Ga₂N₂ four-membered ring of C₂ symmetry with Ga–N bonds of equal lengths – within standard deviations – of 194.7 pm. The phosphoraneiminato groups are arranged in a synperiplanar way.     

Phosphanimin- und Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Eisen. Die Kristallstrukturen von [FeCl3(Me3SiNPEt3)], [FeCl2(Me3SiNPEt3)]2, [FeCl2(NPEt3)]2 und [Fe(O2C?CH3)2(NPEt3)]2

Phosphanimine and Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Iron. The Crystal Structures of [FeCl₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)], [FeCl₂(Me₃SiNPEt₃)]₂, [FeCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂, and [Fe(O₂C? CH₃)₂(NPEt₃)]₂ The phosphanimine complexes [FeCl₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)] (red-orange) and [FeCl₂(Me₃SiNPEt₃)]₂ (colourless) have been prepared by reactions of Me₃SiNPEt₃ with FeCl₃ and FeCl₂, respectively, in CH₂Cl₂ suspensions. Thermal decomposition of these donor-acceptor complexes in boiling toluene leads to the phosphoraneiminato complex [FeCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂ (black), whereas [Fe(O₂C? CH₃)₂(NPEt₃)]₂ (brown) is formed from iron(II) acetate and Me₃SiNPEt₃ in boiling acetonitrile. The complexes are characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [FeCl₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)] (1) : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 8, structure determination with 4 673 unique reflections, R = 0.033. Lattice dimensions at ?15°C: a = 1 607.8, b = 1 602.0, c = 1 417.2 pm, β = 106.56°. 1 forms monomeric molecules with tetrahedrally coordinated iron atoms. Bond lengths in average: Fe? N = 196.9 pm, Fe? Cl = 219.7 pm. [FeCl₂(Me₃SiNPEt₃)]₂ (2) : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure determination with 4 992 unique reflections, R = 0.048. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1 457.9, b = 1 685.4, c = 1 507.3 pm, β = 116.74°. 2 forms dimeric molecules, which are associated by chloro bridges. The iron atoms are tetrahedrally coordinated with trans positions of the phosphanimine ligands. Both lengths in average: Fe? N = 202.2 pm, Fe? Cl_terminal = 224.7 pm, Fe? Cl bridge = 241.0 pm. [FeCl₂(NPEt₃)]2 (3): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, structure determination with 2763 unique reflections, R = 0.039. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 799.1, b = 1009.0, c = 1441.9 pm, β = 93.45°. 3 forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the tetrahedrally coordinated iron atoms are associated by the nitrogen atoms of the phosphoraneiminato ligands. Bond lengths in average: Fe? N = 191.4 pm, Fe? Cl = 222.7 pm. [Fe(O₂C? CH₃)₂(NPEt₃]2 (4): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, structure determination with 3005 observed unique reflections, R = 0.034. Lattice dimensions at -65°C: a = 886.4, b = 1444.6 pm, β = 90.60°. 4 forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the octahedrally coordinated iron atoms are associated by the nitrogen atoms of the phosphoraneiminato ligands with bond lengths Fe? N of 191.9 and 195.0 pm. The acetate groups are coordinated in a chelating fashion.     

Synthese eines Titana-Oxacyclohexanringes durch kontrollierte Ringöffnung von Tetrahydrofuran. Kristallstrukturen von [Ti(CH2)4O{Me2Si(NBut)2}]2, [TiCl{Me2Si(NBut)2}]3(μ3-O)(μ3-Cl) und [Li2(THF)3{Me2Si(NBut)2}]

Synthesis of a Titana-Oxacyclohexane Ring by Controlled Ring Opening of Tetrahydrofurane. Crystal Structures of [Ti(CH₂)₄O{Me₂Si(NBu^t)₂}]₂, [TiCl{Me₂Si(NBu^t)₂}]₃(μ₃-O)(μ₃-Cl), and [Li₂(THF)₃{Me₂Si(NBu^t)₂}] [TiCl₃(THF)₃] reacts with [(Bu^tNLi)₂SiMe₂]₂ in diethyl ether at –35 °C under redox disproportionation and formation of the yellow titana(IV)-oxacyclohexane complex [Ti(CH₂)₄O{Me₂Si(NBu^t)₂}]₂. According to the crystal structure analysis the titanium atoms are linked to form centrosymmetric dimers via the oxygen atoms of the Ti(CH₂)₄O six-membered rings, which are in chair conformation. Along with the nitrogen atoms of the chelating [Me₂Si(NBu^t)₂]^2– ligands the titanium atoms obtain a distorted trigonal-bipyramidal surrounding. While [TiCl{Me₂Si(NBu^t)₂}]₃(μ₃-O)(μ₃-Cl) with a cluster-like structure is obtained as a by-product. According to the crystal structure analysis of [Li₂(THF)₃ · {Me₂Si(NBu^t)₂}], which is involved in the synthesis reaction, the two lithium atoms are connected with both the nitrogen atoms of the t-butyl amide groups and bridged via an oxygen atom of one of the THF molecules.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Titans. Die Kristallstrukturen von [TiCl2(NPPh3)2] und [TiCl3(NPMe2Ph)(CH3CN)]2

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Titanium. The Crystal Structures of [TiCl₂(NPPh₃)₂] and [TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph)(CH₃CN)]₂ [TiCl₂(NPPh₃)₂] has been prepared by the reaction of [TiCl₃(NPPh₃)] with excess Me₃SiNPPh₃ in a melt at 220°C, forming colourless crystals. [TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph)(CH₃CN)]₂ is formed as yellow, moisture sensitive crystals from acetontrile solutions of [TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph)]₂, which on its part has been obtained by the reaction of TiCl₄ with Me₃SiNPMe₂Ph. The complexes are characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [TiCl₂(NPPh₃)₂] . Space group Fdd2, Z = 8, structure refinement with 2875 observed unique reflections, R = 0.039. Lattice dimensions at 19°C: a = 2080.9, b = 3308.5, c = 973.6 pm. The compound forms monomeric molecules with bond lengths TiN of 179.0 pm and PN of 156.8 pm, which correspond with double bonds. The bond angle TiNP is 166.6°. [TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph)(CH₃CN)]₂ . Space group P1 , Z = 1, structure refinement with 2577 unique reflections, R = 0.039 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 856.6, b = 923.1, c = 1008.3 pm, α = 81.23°, β = 71.63°, γ = 81.41°. The compound forms centrosymmetric, dimeric molecules, in which the titanium atoms are linked via chloro bridges TiCl₂Ti with TiCl bond lengths of 243.9 and 270.3 pm. In trans-position to the longer TiCl bonds the nitrogen atoms of the phosphorane iminato groups are coordinated with bond lengths TiN of 173.9 pm and PN of 161.4 pm which again correspond with double bonds. The bond angle TiNP is 156.4°.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Phosphaniminato-Komplexe [SbF2(NPEt3)]2 und [SbF(NPEt3)2]2 sowie von NMe4+SbF4−

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of the Phosphoraneiminato Complexes [SbF₂(NPEt₃)]₂ and [SbF(NPEt₃)₂]₂ as well as of NMe₄⁺SbF₄^? The title compounds have been prepared from antimony trifluoride with the silylated phosphaneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ and [NMe₄]F, respectively. They were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [SbF₂(NPEt₃)]₂ : Space group Pbca, Z = 8, structure determination with 1264 unique reflections, R₁ = 0.028 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?80°C: a = 1284.8, b = 1162.4, c = 1380.4 pm. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Ψ-trigonal-bipyramidal coordinated antimony atoms are linked via μ₂-N bridges of the NPEt₃^? ligands. [SbF(NPEt₃)₂]₂ : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure determination with 2270 unique reflections, R₁ = 0.029 for reflections with I > 2μ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?75°C: a = 815.8, b = 1121.2, c = 2068.5 pm, β = 101.09°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Ψ-trigonal-bipyramidal coordinated antimony atoms are linked via μ₂-N bridges of one of the two NPEt₃^? ligands. The other NPEt₃^? group is terminally connected. NMe₄⁺SbF₄^? : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure determination with 1503 unique reflections, R₁ = 0.069 for reflections with I > 2μ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 539.80, b = 896.10, c = 1760.3 pm, β = 90.338°. The compound includes monomeric SbF₄^? ions with distorted Ψ-trigonal-bipyramidal environment of the antimony atoms.     

Phosphaniminato‐Cluster von Eisen. Die Kristallstrukturen von [FeCl(NPEt3)]4, [Fe(C=C–SiMe3)(NPEt3)]4 und [Fe3Cl4{NP(NMe2)3}3]

Phosphoraneiminato Cluster of Iron. The Crystal Structures of [FeCl(NPEt₃)]₄, [Fe(C=C–SiMe₃)(NPEt₃)]₄, and [Fe₃Cl₄{NP(NMe₂)₃}₃] The reaction of iron dichloride with the silylated phosphaneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ in the presence of potassium fluoride at 165 ?C leads to the phosphoraneiminato complex [FeCl(NPEt₃)]₄ ( 1 ). Compound 1 forms black, moisture and oxygen sensitive crystals. According to the crystal structure analysis 1 has a heterocubane structure, in which the iron and the nitrogen atoms of the NPEt₃^– groups occupy the corners of a distorted cube and form Fe–N–Fe bond angles of 83.1? and N–Fe–N angles of 96.5?. This results in significantly short Fe…Fe contacts of 272.9 pm. The results of magnetic susceptibility measurements in the range of temperatures from 1.8 to 293 K and the ⁵⁷Fe‐Mössbauer spectra in the range of temperatures from 2 to 300 K are reported. Compound 1 reacts with the lithiated acetylenes LiC=C–CMe₃ and LiC=C–SiMe₃ in n‐hexane to form the iron‐organic derivatives [Fe(C=C–R)(NPEt₃)]₄ [R = CMe₃ ( 2 a ), R = SiMe₃ ( 2 b )] keeping the heterocubane structure. Compounds 2 a and 2 b form crystals which are very reactive and also black. According to the crystal structure analysis 2 b has a Fe₄N₄ heterocubane structure which is less distorted than that in 1 with bond angles Fe–N–Fe of 85.5? and N–Fe–N of 94.2?. This leads to the longer Fe…Fe contacts of 281.4 pm. With the dimethylamido derivative Me₃SiNP(NMe₂)₃ iron dichloride reacts under conditions similar to those in the synthesis of 1 to form the dark green mixed‐valenced Fe^II/Fe^III cluster [Fe₃Cl₄{NP(NMe₂)₃}₃] ( 3 ). According to the crystal structure analysis the three iron atoms in 3 are connected via one μ₃‐N atom of a NP(NMe₂)₃^– ligand, via two μ‐N atoms of the two remaining phosphoraneiminato ligands, and via one μ‐Cl atom to form an incomplete heterocubane skeleton.     

[Ag12F(NPEt3)8]3+: Ein durch Fluorid gefüllter Metalla‐Cryptand

[Ag₁₂F(NPEt₃)₈]³⁺: A Metalla‐Cryptand filled with a Fluoride Ion [Ag₁₂F(NPEt₃)₈](SiF₆)_1,5 ( 1 ) was obtained from the reaction of silver(I) fluoride with the silylated phosphaneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ in acetonitrile. It forms colorless, light‐ and hydrolysis‐sensitive crystals, which incorporate acetonitrile that is lost in vacuo. 1 · 2,4 CH₃CN was characterized by its IR spectrum and by X‐ray crystal structure analysis. Space group Pa 3, Z = 8, a = 2734.8(1) pm at 153 K, R = 0.059. The compound consists of cations [Ag₁₂F(NPEt₃)₈]³⁺ (point group C₃), SiF₆^2– counter‐ions and acetonitrile molecules which show no interactions. In the cation the silver atoms are located on the edges of a nearly undistorted cube and the N atoms of the phosphoraneiminato groups (NPEt₃^–) occupy the vertices. A fluoride ion in the center of the cube has contacts of nearly similar length to the 12 silver atoms (mean distance 304.7 pm).     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Mangan(II) und Nickel(II) mit Heterocubanstruktur. Die Kristallstrukturen von [MCl(NPEt3)]4 mit M = Mn und Ni

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Manganese(II) and Nickel(II) with Heterocubane Structure. Crystal Structures of [MCl(NPEt₃)]₄ with M = Mn and Ni The phosphoraneiminato complexes [MCl(NPEt₃)]₄ with M = manganese and nickel as well as [MnBr(NPEt₃)]₄ are formed from the anhydrous halides MX₂ and excess phosphoraneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ by fusion reaction. They form paramagnetic, moisture-sensitive, orange (M = Mn) and turquoisegreen (M = Ni) crystals, respectively, which are characterized by i.r. spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [MnCl(NPEt₃)]₄ ( 1 ): Space group C2/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 3 591 unique reflections, (2 811 > 2σ(I)) R = 0.036. Lattice dimensions at -50°C: a = 2104.3, b = 1100.6, c = 1966.5 pm, β = 115.87°. [NiCl(NPEt₃)]₄ ( 2 ): Space group C2/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 2 711 unique reflections, (1611 > 2σ(I)) R = 0.056. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 2051.6, b = 1099.2, c = 1954.6 pm, β = 115.80°. 1 and 2 are isostructural with one another. They form heterocubane structures in which the metal atoms are linked via μ₃-N-bridges of the phosphoraneiminato groups with M₄N₄ bridge-type bond angles close to 90°.     

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.     

Phosphanimin- und Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Bor. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [BF3(Me3SiNPEt3)], [BCl2(NPPh3)]2, [BCl2(NPEt3)]2, [B2Cl3(NPEt3)2]+BCl4− und [B2Cl2(NPiPr3)3]+BCl4−

Phosphaneimine and Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Boron. Synthesis and Crystal Structures of [BF₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)], [BCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂, [BCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂, [B₂Cl₃(NPEt₃)₂]⁺BCl₄^?, and [B₂Cl₂(NPⁱPr₃)₃]⁺BCl₄^? The title compounds have been prepared from the corresponding silylated phosphaneimines and boron trifluoride etherate and boron trichloride, respectively. The compounds form white moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by ¹¹B-nmr-spectroscopy, IR-spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [BF₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)] : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, R = 0.032 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1361.0, b = 819.56, c = 1422.5 pm, β = 109.86°. The donor acceptor complex forms monomeric molecules with a B? N bond length of 157.8 pm. [BCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ · 2 CH₂Cl₂ : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, R = 0.049 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1184.6, b = 2086.4, c = 843.0 pm, β = 96.86°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules in which the boron atoms are linked to B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 152.7 pm via μ₂-N bridges of the NPPh₃ groups. [BCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂ : Space group Pbca, Z = 4, R = 0.029 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?90°C: a = 1269.5, b = 1138.7, c = 1470.3 pm. The compound has a molecular structure corresponding to the phenyl compound with B? N ring distances of 151.0 pm. [B₂Cl₃(NPEt₃)₂]⁺BCl₄^? : Space group Pbca, Z = 8, R = 0.034 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1309.3, b = 1619.8, c = 2410.7 pm. Within the cations the boron atoms are linked to planar, asymmetrical B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 155.1 and 143.1 pm via the μ₂-N atoms of the NPEt₃ groups. [B₂Cl₂(NPⁱPr₃)₃]⁺BCl₄^? · CH₂Cl₂: Space group Pna2, Z = 4, R = 0.033 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1976.5, b = 860.2, c = 2612.7 pm. Within the cations the boron atoms are linked to planar, asymmetrical B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 153.7 and 150.5 pm via the μ₂-N atoms of two of the NPⁱPr₃ groups. The third NPⁱPr₃ group is terminally connected to the sp²-hybridized boron atom with a B? N distance of 133.5 pm and with a B? N? P bond angle of 165.3°.     

Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe von Bismut(III). Die Kristallstrukturen von [BiF2(NPEt3)(HNPEt3)]2 und [Bi2I(NPPh3)4]I3

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Bismuth(III). Crystal Structures of [BiF₂(NPEt₃)(HNPEt₃)]₂ and [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]I₃ [BiF₂(NPEt₃)(HNPEt₃)]₂ ( 1 ) has been obtained by the reaction of BiF₃ with Me₃SiNPEt₃ at 100 °C and subsequent extraction with 1,2‐dimethoxyethane in the presence of traces of water forming pale‐yellow, moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by a crystal structure determination. Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –83 °C: a = 2105.0, b = 1195.8, c = 728.2 pm, β = 92.55°. 1  forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Bi atoms are linked via Bi–N bonds of varying length (213.9 and 240.1 pm) of the NPEt₃^– groups to form a Bi₂N₂ four‐membered ring. The longer one of the two Bi–N bonds is trans to one terminal F atom. [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]I₃ ( 2 ) has been obtained by the reaction of bismuth with N‐iodine triphenylphosphaneimine in dichloromethane forming red crystals. Crystal structure determination of 2 · 2.5 CH₂Cl₂: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –50 °C: a = 1542.6, b = 2409.1, c = 2173.5 pm, β = 105.82°. In 2 the Bi atoms are linked via two N atoms of two NPPh₃^– groups to form a non‐planar Bi₂N₂ four‐membered ring with a fold angle of 27° along the N…N connection line. The two remaining NPPh₃^– groups are terminally connected and bent in the same direction. The iodide ion caps the two Bi atoms so that a [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]⁺ cation is formed.     

Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe von Rhenium(VII). Synthesen und Kristallstrukturen von [ReO3(NPR3)] (R = Ph,Et) sowie von [ReO(OSiMe3)3(Me3SiNPEt3)]

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Rhenium(VII). Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [ReO₃(NPR₃)] (R = Ph, Et) and of [ReO(OSiMe₃)₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)] The phosphoraneiminato complexes [ReO₃(NPR₃)] with R = Ph ( 1 ) and R = Et ( 2 ) are made from dirhenium heptaoxide and the silylated phosphoraneimines Me₃SiNPR₃. The complexes 1 and 2 as well as the red silanolate [ReO(OSiMe₃)₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)] ( 3 ), which is formed as a by‐product in the synthesis of 2 , are characterized crystallographically. 1 and 2 are monomeric molecules, in which the phosphoraneiminato ligands NPR₃^– realize short ReN bonds of 179.3 pm ( 1 ) and 178.6 pm ( 2 ), respectively, with large ReNP bond angles of 162.0° ( 1 ) and 160.6° ( 2 ), respectively. In the rhenium(V) complex 3 the oxoligand occupies the apical position of the tetragonal pyramidal coordination of the rhenium atom, while the oxygen atoms of the Me₃SiO^– groups take the basic positions along with the nitrogen atom of the phosphaneimine molecule.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [Ti(NPh2)4] und [Ti2(μ-O)(NPh2)6]

Crystal Structures of [Ti(NPh₂)₄] and [Ti₂(μ-O)(NPh₂)₆] [Ti(NPh₂)₄] has been prepared from TiCl₃(THF)₃ and LiNPh₂, the μ-oxo complex [Ti₂(μ-O)(NPh₂)₆] results from partial hydrolysis of [Ti(NPh₂)₄] in toluene solution. Both complexes are characterized by crystal structure determinations. In [Ti(NPh₂)₄] the titanium atom is coordinated by the four nitrogen atoms in a distorted tetrahedral fashion with Ti–N bond lengths of 193.8 pm in average. In [Ti₂(μ₂-O)(NPh₂)₆] the μ-oxo ligand forms a linear symmetric TiOTi bridge with rTiO = 181.2 pm and TiN = 193.4 pm in average.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Titans. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von CpTiCl2(NPMe3), [TiCl3(NPMe3)]2, [Ti2Cl5(NPMe2Ph)3] und [Ti3Cl6(NPMe3)5][BPh4]

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Titanium. Synthesis and Crystal Structures of CpTiCl₂(NPMe₃), [TiCl₃(NPMe₃)]₂, [Ti₂Cl₅(NPMe₂Ph)₃], and [Ti₃Cl₆(NPMe₃)₅][BPh₄] The title compounds are formed from Cp₂TiCl₂ and titanium tetrachloride, respectively, and the corresponding phosphane imino compounds Me₃SiNPMe₃ and Me₃SiNPMe₂Ph. The tetraphenyl borate salt yielded from the reaction of [Ti₃Cl₆(NPMe₃)₅]Cl with NaBPh₄. All compounds form yellow crystals which are sensitive to moisture. They were characterized by IR-spectroscopy and crystal structure analyses. CpTiCl₂(NPMe₃) ( 1 ): Space group Pbca, Z = 8, solution of the structure with 1632 observed independent reflections, R = 0.037. Lattice dimensions at 19°C: a = 1202.6, b = 1224.2, c = 1766.7 pm. The molecules of the compound are monomeric with the (NPMe₃)^? ligand in almost linear array (bond angle Ti? N? P 170.7°). [TiCl₃(NPMe₃)]₂ ( 2 ): Space group Pbca, Z = 8, structure solution with 698 observed independent reflections, R = 0.030. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 1140.5, b = 1112.2, c = 1589.4 pm. In 2 the titanium atoms, which occur in trigonal bipyramidal coordination, are linked by the N atoms of the (NPMe₃)^? groups to form a centrosymmetric dimer with Ti? N bond lengths of 184.3 and 208.2 pm. [Ti₂Cl₅(NPMe₂Ph)₃] · CH₂Cl₂ ( 3 ): Space group Pca2₁, Z = 4, structure solution with 8477 observed independent reflections, R = 0.051. The lattice dimensions at 20°C are: a = 1221.0; b = 1407.5, c = 2139.3 pm. 3 can be understood as a reaction product of TiCl₂(NPMe₂Ph)₂ and TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph). In the resulting, heavily distorted Ti₂N₂-four-membered ring the Ti? N bond lenghts are 1804., 194.4, 199.2, and 234.6 pm. The longest Ti? N bond is in trans-position to the N atom of the terminal (NPMe₂Ph)- ligand, in which the Ti? N distance is 175.6 pm. .[Ti₃CL₆(NPMe₃)₅][BPh₄] (4): Space group P2₁/n, structure solution with 2846 observed independent reflections, R = 0.062. The lattice dimensions at 20°C are: a = 1495.2, b = 2335.4, c = 155,8 pm, β = 93.28°. In the cation of 4 the three titanium atoms along with three (NPMe₃)- groups with μ2- N functions and two (NPMe₃)- groups with μ3- N functions form a nation number 6 with two terminal chlorine atoms.     

Silylierte Phosphanimin-Komplexe von Chrom(II), Palladium(II) und Kupfer(II). Die Kristallstrukturen von [CrCl2(Me3SiNPMe3)2], [PdCl2(Me3SiNPEt3)2] und [CuCl2(Me3SiNPMe3)]2

Silylated Phosphaneimine Complexes of Chromium(II), Palladium(II), and Copper(II). The Crystal Structures of [CrCl₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃)₂], [PdCl₂(Me₃SiNPEt₃)₂], and [CuCl₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃)]₂ The title compounds have been prepared by the reaction of the silylated phosphaneimines Me₃SiNPR₃ (R = CH₃, C₂H₅) with CrCl₂(THF)₂, PdCl₂ and CuCl₂, respectively, in dichloromethane suspensions. All donor-acceptor complexes were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [ CrCl₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃ )₂]: Space group Pccn, Z = 4, structure determination with 2104 observed unique reflections, R = 0.045. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1326.3, b = 1562.5, c = 1171.5 pm. Within the monomeric molecular structure the chromium atom is planarly coordinated within the trans-configuration of the Cl atoms and the N atoms with distances of Cr? Cl = 235.94 pm and Cr? N = 211.7 pm. [ PdCl₂(Me₃SiNPEt₃)₂ ]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, structure determination with 2412 observed unique reflections, R = 0.031. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 917.3, b = 1390.2, c = 1161.7 pm, β = 95.80°. Within the monomeric molecular structure the palladium atom is planarly coordinated within the trans-configuration of the Cl atoms and the N atoms with distances of Pd? Cl = 222.9 pm and Pd? N = 209.5 pm. [ CuCl₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃)₂ ]: Space group Pbca, Z = 4, structure determination with 1861 observed unique reflections, R = 0.067. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1440.2, b = 1205.1, c = 1536.5 pm. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Cu atoms are linked via almost symmetrical chloro-bridges with Cu? Cl distances of 231.4 pm. The distance Cu? N is 196.7 pm.     

Tetrakis(triphenylphosphaniminato)titan, [Ti(NPPh3)4]

Tetrakis(triphenylphosphoraneiminato)titanium, [Ti(NPPh₃)₄] The title compound has been prepared by the reaction of [TiCl₂(NPPh₃)₂] with methyllithium and cyclopentadienyllithium, respectively, in hexane solution. [Ti(NPPh₃)₄] · 3 C₇H₈ crystallizes from toluene solution to form colourless, only slightly moisture sensitive crystals which were characterized by a crystal structure determination. Space group I4₁/a, Z = 8, lattice dimensions at ?80°C: a = b = 2160.7(2), c = 3334.2(3) pm, merohedral (110) twin, R = 0.077. The compound forms monomeric molecules with tetrahedrally coordinate titanium atoms and bonding parameters of TiN = 187.3 pm, PN = 155.1 pm, TiNP 150.4° in average.     

Über das Tri(phosphorano)borazinium-Monokation [H3B3(NPEt3)3Cl2]+. Kristallstrukturen von Me3SiNPR3 · BH3 (R = Et,Ph), [H3B3(NPEt3)3Cl1,85Br0,15]Br · CCl4 und des Hydrolyseproduktes NH4[B5O6(OH)4] · 2 H2O

On the Tri(phosphorano)borazinium Monocation [H₃B₃(NPEt₃)₃Cl₂]⁺. Crystal Structures of Me₃SiNPR₃ · BH₃ (R = Et, Ph), [H₃B₃(NPEt₃)₃Cl_1.85Br_0.15]Br · CCl₄, and of the Product of Hydrolysis NH₄[B₅O₆(OH)₄] · 2 H₂O The crystal structures of the donor-acceptor complexes of the silylated phosphanimines with borane which are suitable as educts for the synthesis of tri(phosphorano)borazinium ions, Me₃SiNPR₃ · BH₃ (R = Et, Ph), are described. After addition of CCl₄ the reaction of Me₃SiNPEt₃ with HBBr₂ · SMe₂ in CH₂Cl₂ leads to the tri(phosphorano)borazinium monocation [H₃B₃(NPEt₃)₃Cl₂]⁺, which is characterized crystallographically as [H₃B₃ · (NPEt₃)₃Cl_1.85Br_0.15]Br · CCl₄. It complements the series of the tri(phosphorano) cations [H₃B₃(NPEt₃)₃]³⁺ and [H₄B₃(NPEt₃)₃]²⁺ by the monocation. NH₄[B₅O₆(OH)₄] · 2 H₂O can be isolated as product of hydrolysis of the tri(phosphorano)borazinium ions; its crystal structure is redetermined, because in the literature it is based on a wrong space group. Me₃SiNPEt₃ · BH₃ ( 1 ): Space group P1, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 213 K: a = 710.9(4), b = 1465.9(3), c = 1536.0(3) pm, α = 107.05°, β = 99.40(3)°, γ = 97.41(3)°; R = 0.0740. Me₃SiNPPh₃ · BH₃ ( 2 ): Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 203 K: a = 934.6(1), b = 1398.6(1), c = 1626.1(1) pm, β = 103.52(1)°; R = 0.0556. [H₃B₃(NPEt₃)₃Cl_1.85Br_0.15]Br · CCl₄ ( 3 ): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 223 K: a = 1237.9(3), b = 1214.1(3), c = 2402.4(4) pm, β = 93.52(1)°. 3 holds a B₃N₃ six-membered ring in a distorted boat conformation. NH₄[B₅O₆(OH)₄] · 2 H₂O ( 4 ): Space group Aba2, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 273 K: a = 1131.3(1), b = 1103.0(1), c = 923.0(1) pm; R = 0.0564.     

Kristallstrukturen von [TiF3(NPPh3)(HNPPh3)]2 und von HNPPh3

Crystal Structures of [TiF₃(NPPh₃)(HNPPh₃)]₂ and of HNPPh₃ The phosphoraneiminato-phosphaneimine complex [TiF₃(NPPh₃)(HNPPh₃)]₂ was obtained by the reaction of TiF₄ with Me₃SiNPPh₃ in boiling dichloromethane. It crystallizes from 1,2-dichloroethane as yellow crystals which include four molecules C₂H₄Cl₂ per dimeric formula unit. Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, structure solution with 7270 independent reflections, R = 0.060 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1417.5, b = 1896.9, c = 1586.6 pm, β = 101.22°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules via μ₂-F bridges with TiF distances of 194.6 and 223.3 pm, the longer one being in trans-position to the N atom of the (NPPh₃)^? ligand. Its TiN bond length of 177.7 pm corresponds with a double bond. The TiN bond length of the HNPPh₃ donor molecule of 213.4 pm is typical for a donor acceptor bond. According to the crystal structure determination the phosphaneimine HNPPh₃ forms monomeric molecules without intermolecular hydrogen bridges with a PN bond length of 152.4 pm. Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 3229 independent reflections, R = 0.062 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1460.4, b = 928.9, c = 1096.6 pm, β = 93.35°.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Bor. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [BBr2(NPMe3)]2, [B2Br3(NPiPr3)2]Br, [B2(NPEt3)4]Br2, [B2Br2(NPPh3)3]BBr4 und [{B2(NMe2)2}2(NPEt3)2]Cl2

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Boron. Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [BBr₂(NPMe₃)]₂, [B₂Br₃(NPⁱPr₃)₂]Br, [B₂(NPEt₃)₄]Br₂, [B₂Br₂(NPPh₃)₃]BBr₄ and [{B₂(NMe₂)₂}₂(NPEt₃)₂]Cl The bromoderivatives of the title compounds are prepared from the corresponding silylated phosphoraneimines Me₃SiNPR₃ and boron tribromide. The boron subcompound [{B₂(NMe₂)₂}₂(NPEt₃)₂]Cl₂ derives from Me₃SiNPEt₃ and B₂Cl₂(NMe₂)₂. All complexes are characterized by NMR and IR spectroscopy as well as by crystal structure determinations. [BBr₂(NPMe₃)]₂ (1): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, R = 0.031. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 723.8, b = 894.2, c = 1305.4 pm, β = 92.35°. 1 forms centrosymmetric molecules in which the boron atoms are linked via μ₂-N bridges of the NPMe₃^? groups of from B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 149.9 and 150.9 pm. B₂Br₃(NPⁱPr₃)₂]Br (2): Space group P2₁, Z = 2, R = 0.059. Lattice dimensions at ?80°C: a = 817.6, b = 2198.7, c = 851.5 pm, β = 115.09°. In the cations of 2 the boron atoms are lined via the μ₂-N atoms of the NPⁱPr₃^? groups to form planar, asymmetric B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 143 and 156 pm. [B₂(NPEt₃)₄[Br₂·4CH₂Cl₂ (3): Space group C2/c, Z = 4, R = 0.042. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1946.1, b = 1180.3, c = 2311.3 pm, β = 101.02°. The structure contains centrosymmetric dications in which both the boron atoms are lined by the N atoms of two of the NPEt₃^? groups to form a B₂N₂ four-membered ring with B? N distances of 149.6 pm. The remaining two NPEt₃^? groups are terminally bonded with very short B? N distances of 133.5 pm. B₂Br₂(NPPh₃)₃]BBr₄ (4): Space group P1 , Z = 2, R = 0.065. Lattice dimension at ?50°C: a = 1025.7, b = 1496.1, c = 1807.0 pm, α = 85.09°, β = 82.90°, γ = 82.72°. In the cation the boron atoms are lined via the μ₂-N atoms of two of the NPPh₃^? groups to form a nearly planer B₂N₂ four-membered ring with B? N distances of 149.3-153.1 pm. The third NPPh₃³ group is terminally connected with teh sp² hybridized boron atom and with a B? N distance of 134.1 pm along with an almost linear BNP bond angle of 173.6°. [{B₂(NMe₂)₂}₂(NPEt₂)₂]Cl₂ · 3CH₂Cl₂ (5): Space group C2/c, Z = 4, R = 0.098. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1557.9, b = 1294.7, c = 2122.9 pm, β = 96.08°. The structure of 4 contains centrosymmetric dications in which two by two B-B dumb-bells are linked via the μ₂-N atoms of the two NEPt₃^? groups to form B₄N₂ six-membered rings with B? N distances of 150 and 156 pm and B-B distances of 173 pm. The B? N distances of the terminally bonded NMe₂^? groups correspond to 138 pm double bonds.     

[(HBNPEt3)4NPEt3]3+ – ein bicyclisches Penta(phosphorano)boraziniumTrikation

[(HBNPEt₃)₄NPEt₃]³⁺ – a Bicyclic Penta(phosphorano)borazinium Trication [(HBNPEt₃)₄NPEt₃]Br₃ ( 1 ) has been prepared by the reaction of Me₃SiNPEt₃ with [HBBr₂(SMe₂)] in dichloromethane solution at 20°C. According to ¹¹B‐NMR and ³¹P‐NMR spectroscopy and to a crystal structure determination the cation of 1 has the structure of a bicyclic penta(phosphorano)borazinium‐trication. 1 _.3CH₂Cl₂: Space group P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 8, lattice dimensions at –83°C: a = 2124.8(1), b = 2307.6(1), c = 2323,1(1) pm, R₁ = 0.0733.