Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine oxide) complexes of the lanthanide nitrates; synthesis, characterisation and crystal structures of [La(Ph3PO)4(NO3)3]·Me2CO and [Lu(Ph3PO)4(NO3)2]NO3

The reaction of Ln(NO₃)₃·6H₂O (Ln=La, Ce, Pr or Nd) with a sixfold excess of Ph₃PO in acetone formed [Ln(Ph₃PO)₄(NO₃)₃]·Me₂CO. The crystal structure of the La complex shows a nine-coordinate metal centre with four phosphine oxides, two bidentate and one monodentate nitrate groups, and PXRD studies show the same structure is present in the other three complexes. In CH₂Cl₂ or Me₂CO solutions, ³¹P NMR studies show that the complexes are essentially completely decomposed into [Ln(Ph₃PO)₃(NO₃)₃] and Ph₃PO. Similar reactions in ethanol gave [Ln(Ph₃PO)₃(NO₃)₃] only. In contrast for Ln=Sm, Eu or Gd, only the [Ln(Ph₃PO)₃(NO₃)₃] are formed from either acetone or ethanol solutions. For the later lanthanides Ln=Tb–Lu, acetone solutions of Ln(NO₃)₃·6H₂O and Ph₃PO gave [Ln(Ph₃PO)₃(NO₃)₃] only, even with a large excess of Ph₃PO, but from cold ethanol [Ln(Ph₃PO)₄(NO₃)₂]NO₃ (Ln=Tb, Ho–Lu) were obtained. The structure of [Lu(Ph₃PO)₄(NO₃)₂]NO₃ shows an eight-coordinate metal centre with four phosphine oxides and two bidentate nitrate groups. In solution in CH₂Cl₂ or Me₂CO the tetrakis-complexes show varying amounts of decomposition into mixtures of [Ln(Ph₃PO)₃(NO₃)₃], [Ln(Ph₃PO)₄(NO₃)₂]NO₃ and Ph₃PO as judged by ³¹P{¹H} NMR spectroscopy. The [Ln(Ph₃PO)₃(NO₃)₃] also partially decompose in solution for Ln=Dy–Lu, forming some tetrakis(phosphine oxide) species.     

Synthesis and structural characterization of cobalt(II) and zinc(II) complexes with 2-(indazol-1-yl)-2-thiazoline (TnInA). X-ray characterization of [CoCl2(TnInA)2] · C2H6O and [(M)(TnInA)2(H2O)2](NO3)2 (M = Co, Zn)

Several complexes of 2-(indazol-1-yl)-2-thiazoline (TnInA) with the divalent ions Co and Zn have been synthesized by the direct combination of the ligand and the metal chloride or nitrate hydrated salts in ethanol. These complexes have been characterized by a variety of physical–chemical techniques. Moreover, the structures of [CoCl₂(TnInA)₂] · C₂H₆O (1) and [(M)(TnInA)₂(H₂O)₂](NO₃)₂ (M = Co, 3; Zn, 4) were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. In all the complexes, the ligand TnInA bonds to the metal ion through the indazole and thiazoline nitrogen atoms. In complex 1 the environment around the cobalt ion may be described as a distorted octahedron with two TnInA ligands and two chlorine ligands. Compounds 3 and 4 are isostructural with a distorted octahedral geometry around the metal center, being linked to two water molecules and two TnInA ligands. However, in complex [ZnCl₂(TnInA)] (2) the zinc atom is four-coordinated with a probable tetrahedral environment with two chloro ligands and one TnInA ligand bonded to the metal ion.     

Syntheses and structural characterization of trivalent lanthanide complexes of p-sulfonatothiacalix[4]arene

The X-ray crystallographic studies are reported for the water-soluble trivalent lanthanide complexes of the macrocyclic p-sulfonatothiacalix[4]arene [Gd(H₂O)₆((CH₃)₂SO)(p-sulfonatothiacalix[4]arene)]·H₃O⁺·5H₂O (1) and Na[Nd(H₂O)₆((CH₃)₂SO)(p-sulfonatothiacalix[4]arene)]·3H₂O (2). The complexes are isostructural and belong to monoclinic system, C2/m space group. The Ln³⁺ metal ion is coordinated by the thiacalixarene ligand via the sulfonato group, and also ligated by an oxygen atom of a dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) molecule that occupies the cavity of the thiacalixarene and six aqua ligands. The thiacalixarenes are linked by the coordinated water molecules through hydrogen bonding to form a 2D polymer. The p-sulfonatothiacalixarenes maintain the clay-like bi-layer structure in the coordination network.     

Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) metal complexes with a N8 azamacrocyclic ligand

Hydrated nitrate and perchlorate salts of the transitional metal ions Co²⁺, Ni²⁺ and Cu²⁺ have been used to investigate the coordination capability of the octaaza macrocycle L derived from 2,6-diformylpyridine and diethylenetriamine. The synthesis of the metal complexes was carried out in 1:1 and 2:1 metal:ligand molar ratios, but dinuclear complexes were obtained in all cases due to the size of the 24-membered ligand. The complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductivity, mass spectrometry, IR spectroscopy, diffuse reflectance and magnetic measurements. The dinuclear nature of the compounds was confirmed by X-ray diffraction. The crystal structures of [Ni₂L(NO₃)₂](NO₃)₂, [Cu₂L(NO₃)₄] and [Cu₂L(ClO₄)₄], were determined.     

Zn(II) complexes with pyridine derived N6 and N8 donor azamacrocyclic ligands

A novel N6 macrocyclic ligand, L¹ (2,8,14,20-tetramethyl-3,7,15,19,25,26-hexaaza-tricyclo[19.3.1.1^9,13]hexacosa-1(24),9,11,13(26),21(25),22-hexaene), was obtained by reduction of the 2 + 2 condensation product of 2,6-diacetylpyridine and propane-1,3-diamine. Zinc(II) complexes of L¹, of a related N8 macrocycle, L³ (3,6,9,17,20,23,29,30-octaaza-tricyclo[23.3.1.1[11,15]]triaconta-1(28),1,13,15(30),25(29),26-hexaene), similarly prepared by 2 + 2 condensation of 2,6-diformylpyridine and diethylenetriamine and of a tetra N-2-cyanoethyl derivative of a homologue of L¹ prepared from diformyl pyridine and ethane-1,2-diamine, L² (3-[6,14,17-tris-(2-cyano-ethyl)-3,6,14,17,23,24-hexaaza-tricyclo[17.3.1.1^8,12] tetracosa-1(23),8(24),9,11,19,21-hexaen-3-yl]-propionitrile), were prepared. Structures were determined for [ZnL¹](ClO₄)₂ · H₂O, [ZnL²](NO₃)₂ and [Zn₂L³(NO₃)₂](NO₃)₂ · H₂O. The [ZnL¹](ClO₄)₂ · H₂O and [ZnL²](NO₃)₂ complexes present a mononuclear endomacrocyclic structure with the metal in an octahedral distorted environment coordinated by the six donor nitrogen atoms from the macrocyclic backbone while the complex [Zn₂L³(NO₃)₂](NO₃)₂ · H₂O is dinuclear with both metal atoms into the macrocyclic cavity coordinated by four donor nitrogen atoms from the macrocyclic framework and one oxygen atom from one monodentate nitrate anion, in a distorted square pyramidal arrangement.     

Synthesis and structure of two lanthanide complexes with isonicotinic acid N-oxide (HL): [Ln(L)2(H2O)4]n·(NO3)n·n(H2O) (Ln = Sm or Tb)

Two new lanthanide complexes of isonicotinic acid N-oxide (HL), namely [Ln(L)₂(H₂O)₄]_n·(NO₃)_n·n(H₂O) for Ln = Sm or Tb, have been synthesized and characterized by spectroscopic and crystallographic methods. IR spectra suggest that isonicotinic acid N-oxide acts as a O,O′-bidentate ligand, the N-oxide group as well as the nitrate group are not involved in coordination. Single crystal analyses have shown that both complexes are isomorphous, where the Ln(III) centers are eight coordinated by four O atoms of four water ligands and other four O atoms of two isonicotinic acid N-oxide ligands. The carboxylate groups are only involved in the bidentate syn–syn bridging mode into infinite chains. Hydrogen bonds between aqua ligands, lattice molecules, nitrate and N-oxide groups are formed giving a three-dimensional network.     

Complexation of lanthanum(III) nitrate by N,N′,N,N′-tetraethylmalonamide: Crystal structure of three polymorphic forms

A monoclinic form of the complex between lanthanum(III) nitrate and tetraethylmalonamide (TEMA), La(NO₃)₃(TEMA)₂, 1, differing from the triclinic form 2 previously reported, is described. 1 undergoes an evolution with time which leads to the form 2, which in its turn undergoes a temperature-driven phase transition previously unreported, leading to the formation of 3.     

Formation of a novel “bedspring”-like framework structure by a neodymium nitrate complex with N,N′-butylenebis(2-pyridone)

Reaction of N,N′-butylenebis(2-pyridone) (BBP) with hydrated M(NO₃)₃ salts (M = Y or a lanthanide ion) affords the complexes M₂(BBP)₃(NO₃)₆. Thorium(IV) nitrate and dioxouranium(VI) nitrate give Th₂(BBP)₃(NO₃)₈·0.5Me₂CO and UO₂(BBP)(NO₃)₂, respectively. X-ray diffraction studies on the Nd complex show it to contain arrays of contiguous 66-membered macrocyclic rings arranged so as to form as unusual “bedspring”-like network structure.     

Crystal and molecular structures of two europium(III) nitrate complexes with triphenylphosphine oxide

The X-ray structures of the complexes Eu(NO₃)(Ph₃PO)₃(acetone)₂ (A) (Ph₃PO = triphenylphosphine oxide) and Eu(NO₃)₃(Ph₃PO)₂(ethanol) (B) have been solved by the heavy-atom method, by using the three-dimensional Patterson-Fourier synthesis. The crystals are both monoclinic and belong to the space group P2₁/n, with Z = 4. The cell dimensions are: a = 27.825(4) Å, b = 19.422(4) Å, c = 11.238(2) Å, β = 94.9(3)° for A; and a = 22.193(4) Å, b = 10.866(2) Å, c = 17.101(3) Å, β = 105.6(3)° for B. In both complexes the europium(III) ion is ennea-coordinated to three chelate nitrate groups and three oxygens of the Ph₃PO ligands for A and two of the Ph₃PO and one of the ethanol for B. The acetone molecules of A are outside the coordination sphere of the metal and disordered.     

Copper(II), nickel(II) and cobalt(II) complexes of 4-cyanobenzonic acid: syntheses, crystal structures and spectral properties

Three new metal complexes, Cu(4-Hcba)₂(4-cba)₂(Py)₂ (4-Hcba=4-cyanobenzoic acid) 1 and M[H(4-cba)₂]₂(Py)₂ (M=Ni 2, Co 3), have been prepared by the treatment of 4-Hcba with the respective metal nitrate M(NO₃)₂ (M=Cu, Ni, Co) in the presence of pyridine (Py). Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses (3 is isostructural to 2) show that the obtained complexes are of isolated mononuclear and the metal atoms have distorted octahedral coordination environment. Two different types of intramolecular hydrogen bonds exist: asymmetrical O–HO for 1 and symmetrical OHO for 2 and 3. The crystal packing between the molecular complexes is controlled mainly by T-shaped C–Hπ interactions between pyridine and phenyl rings. Preliminary discussions on IR, UV–VIS and fluorescent spectra have also been carried out.     

Extraction of Ni(II) by n-dodecanoic acid dissolved in toluene

The extraction of Ni(II) from nitrate medium of ionic strength 2.0 mol · dm⁻³ by n-dodecanoic acid (HA) dissolved in toluene has been studied at 293 K. Distribution measurements of the metal ion in a wide range of pH and carboxylic acid concentration have been performed. Experimental data, treated by different graphical methods as well as numerically by the LETAGROP-DISTR program, have been explained assuming the presence in the organic phase of the species NiA₂, NiA₂(HA)₂, [NiA₂(HA)₂]₂ and [NiA₂(HA)₂]₃. Equilibrium constants for the different extraction reactions are given.     

Rare-earth complexes of mesomorphic Schiff's base ligands

Rare-earth complexes of mesomorphic Schiff 's bases, 4-[(alkylimino)methyl]-3-hydroxyphenyl 4-alkyloxybenzoates, were synthesized. Whereas the ligands LH display a nematic and/or a smectic C phase, the metal complexes show a viscous smectic A phase and decompose at the clearing point. The mesophase was investigated by hot-stage polarizing optical microscopy, by differential scanning calorimetry and by high temperature X-ray diffraction. Two types of complex were found, [Ln(LH)₃ (NO₃)₃] and [Ln(LH)₂L(NO₃)₂], depending on the ligand or the central metal ion. The first coordination sphere of the rare-earth ion in these metallomesogens is comparable to that in the structure of complexes with 4-alkoxy-N-alkyl2-hydroxybenzaldimine ligands.     

Synthesis and structure of bis(methylaluminium · HCCH3) p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene

Treatment of p-tert-butylcalix[4]areneH₄ iwth AlMe₃ in toluene at elevated temperature affords after work-up the complex {[MeAl(NCMe)]₂(p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene)}, which adopts a flattened partial cone conformation as characterized by X-ray crystallographu.     

The ternary system H2O–Fe(NO3)3–Co(NO3)2 isotherms 0 and 15 °C

The solid–liquid equilibria of the ternary system H₂O–Fe(NO₃)₃–Co(NO₃)₂ were studied by using a synthetic method based on conductivity measurements.

Two isotherms were established at 0 and 15 °C, and the stable solid phases which appear are the iron nitrate nonahydrate (Fe(NO₃)₃·9H₂O), the iron nitrate hexahydrate (Fe(NO₃)₃·6H₂O), the cobalt nitrate hexahydrate (Co(NO₃)₂·6H₂O) and the cobalt nitrate trihydrate (Co(NO₃)₂·3H₂O).     

New Tetraazamacrocyclic Ligand with Neutral Pendent Groups 1,4,7,10-tetrakis (2-cyanoethyl)-l,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane (L) and Its Cobalt (Ⅱ), Nickel (Ⅱ) and Copper (Ⅱ) Complexes:Synthesis,Structural Characterization and Antitumor Activities

A new tetraazamacrocyclic ligand (L) with four neutral 2-cyanoethyl pendent groups and its divalent transition-metal complexes:[Co(L)(NO₃)]NO₃·H₂O (1),[Ni(L)(NO₃)]NO₃·3H₂O (2) and[Cu(L)(H₂O)](NO₃)₂ (3) have been synthesized. The crystal structures of (1) and (3) have been determined by X-ray analysis. In complex (1) the cobalt atom is coordinated by four nitrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms of a nitrate anion, which define a distorted octahedron. The other nitrate ion lies in the lattice as a counter ion.     

Electrochemistry and spectroelectrochemistry of tert-butylcalix[4]arene bridged bis double-decker lutetium(III) phthalocyanine, Lu2Pc4 and dimeric lutetium(III) phthalocyanine, Lu2Pc2(OAc)2

In this study, electrochemical, electrochromic and spectroelectrochemical properties of a tert-butylcalix[4]arene bridged bis double-decker lutetium(III) phthalocyanine (Lu₂Pc₄ 2) were investigated explicitly as compared with a tert-butylcalix[4]arene bridged dimeric lutetium(III) phthalocyanine [Lu₂Pc₂(OAc)₂ 1]. Distinctive differences between electrochemical and electrochromic properties of 1 and 2 were detected. Moreover, the properties of 1 and 2 were compared with previously reported S₄(CH₂)₄ bridged Lu₂Pc₂(OAc)₂ and Lu₂Pc₄. The calixarene bridged phthalocyanine (Pc) compounds, 1 and 2 showed well-defined electrochromic behaviour with green-blue and blue-purple colour transitions. The enhanced electrochromic properties of 2, as compared to 1, were attributed to its double-decker structure, probably allowing the formation of suitable ion channels for the counter ion movement in the solid film.     

A thermochemical investigation of guest-host interactions in labile Werner clathrates of the [Ni(4-EtPy)4(NCS)2]·G type (G = Methyl derivatives of benzene)

The stoichiometry of thermal decomposition has been studied for (I): [Ni(4-EtPy)₄(NCS)₂] as a host complex as well as for its clathrates [Ni(4-EtPy)₄(NCS)₂]·G where guest molecule G - toluene, (II): T, (III): o-xylene (o-X) and (IV): p-xylene (p-X). The loss of volatile components proceeds in three steps (−2L, −1L, −1L) for I and in four steps (−G, −2L, −1L, −1L) for II, III and IV. DSC and X-ray powder measurements indicated a phase transition in all compounds under study. However, this process is overlapped by the escape of G in II and III. The differences in enthalpy changes are associated with different guest-host interactions in the particular clathrates.     

Template reactions with polynuclear complexes. The reaction of [Mo2(O2CCF3)4(PR3)2] (R = Ph, Et) with 2-aminobenzaldehyde

The binuclear molybdenum(II) complexes [Mo₂(O₂CCF₃)₄(PR₃)₂] (R = Ph, Et) act as templates for the self-condensation of 2-aminobenzaldehyde to give a new class of complexes in which a hydride ion bridges two molybdenum(III) centres, each of which carries a tetradentate macrocyclic ligand (C). The new hydrido complexes [Mo₂(C)₂ (H)(O₂CCF₃)₃(PPh₃)₂] (I), [Mo₂(C)₂(H)₂(O₂CCF₃)₂(PPh₃)₂] (II), and [Mo₂(C)₂ (H)₂(O₂CCF₃)₂(PEt₃)₂]₂ (V) exist in two or more isomeric forms as shown by their IR, ¹H, ³¹P and ¹⁹F NMR spectra. Substitution with thiocyanate, nitrate and tetraphenylborate anions gives the new products [Mo₂(C)₂(H)(CO)(NCS)₃(PPh₃)₂] (III), [Mo₂(C)₂ (H)₂(O₂CCF₃)(NO₃)(PPh₃)₂] (IV), [Mo₂(C)₂(H)(O₂CCF₃)(PPh₃)₂](BPh₄)₂ (VI) and [Mo₂(C)₂(H)₂(O₂CCF₃)(PEt₃)₂](BPh₄) (VII), which also exist in isomeric forms.     

系列Sm3+配合物的合成、结构及光物理性能

采用水热方法合成了4种Sm³⁺配合物, 即{[SmZn(2,5-pdc)₂(tp)_0.5(H₂O)]·2H₂O}_n(1), [Sm₂Zn₂(C₆H₅COO)₁₀(Imh)₂(H₂O)₂](2), {[Sm₂(NO₂C₆H₄COO)₆(H₂O)₄]·H₂O}_n(3)和{[SmN(CH₂COO)₃(H₂O)₂]·H₂O}_n(4)[2,5-pdc=2,5-吡啶二羧酸根, tp=对苯二甲酸根, C₆H₅COO=苯甲酸根, Imh=咪唑, NO₂C₆H₄COO=对硝基苯甲酸根, N(CH₂COO)₃=氨三乙酸根]. 通过单晶X射线衍射确定了其晶体结构. 在室温下测定了其红外光谱、 紫外-可见-近红外光谱以及在近红外区和可见区的发射光谱. 结果表明, 4种配合物在近红外区或可见区均出现Sm³⁺离子的特征发射. 这是形成配合物后, Zn-配体部分和配体对Sm³⁺离子发光的敏化作用所致. 此外, 讨论了不同有机配体或d过渡金属离子对Sm³⁺离子发光的影响, 并分析了配合物中Sm³⁺离子的近红外发射带位移、 劈裂和加宽的原因.     

Syntheses and X-ray crystal structures of [Co(η-CO3)(NH3)4](NO3)·0.5H2O and [(NH3)3Co(μ-OH)2(μ-CO3)Co(NH3)3][NO3]2·H2O

[Co(η²-CO₃)(NH₃)₄](NO₃)·0.5H₂O and [(NH₃)₃Co(μ-OH)₂(μ-CO₃)Co(NH₃)₃][NO₃]₂·H₂O were prepared by prolonged aerial oxidation of a solution of Co(NO₃)₂·6H₂O and ammonium carbonate in aqueous ammonia. The formation of these side products highlights the richness of the chemistry of these systems and the possibility of by products if methods are not strictly adhered to. The X-ray crystal structures of [Co(η²-CO₃)(NH₃)₄][NO₃]·0.5H₂O and [(NH₃)₃Co(μ-OH)₂(μ-CO₃)Co(NH₃)₃][NO₃]₂·H₂O reveal a monomeric octahedral cobalt center with η²-bound CO₃²⁻ in the former, while the latter consists of a dimeric array where the two cobalt centers are bridged by two OH⁻ and one μ₂-CO₃²⁻ groups with three terminal NH₃ ligands for each Co center. In both complexes extensive hydrogen bonding interactions are evident.