Facile Interchange of 3d and 4f Ions in Single‐Molecule Magnets: Stepwise Assembly of [Mn4], [Mn3Ln] and [Mn2Ln2] Cages within Calix[4]arene Scaffolds

The central Mn^II ions in a series of calix[4]arene‐stabilised butterflies can be sequentially replaced with Ln^III ions, maintaining the structural integrity of the molecule but transforming its magnetic properties. The replacement of Mn^II for Gd^III allows for the examination of the transferability of spin‐Hamiltonian parameters within the family as well as permitting their reliable determination. The introduction of the 4f ions results in weaker intramolecular magnetic exchange, an increase in the number of low‐lying excited states, and an increase in magnetisation relaxation, highlighting the importance of exchange over single‐ion anisotropy for the observation of SMM behaviour in this family of complexes. The presence of the [TM^II/III(TBC[4])(OH)(solvent)] metalloligand (TM=transition metal, TBC=p‐tBu‐calix[4]arene) suggests that magnetic calix[n]arene building blocks can be employed to encapsulate a range of different “guests” within structurally robust “hosts”.     

[Mn18]2+ and [Mn21]4+ single-molecule magnets

The synthesis and structural characterization of the two new Mn complexes [Mn₁₈O₁₄(O₂CMe)₁₈(hep)₄(hepH)₂(H₂O)₂](ClO₄)₂ (1) and [Mn₂₁O₁₆(O₂CMe)₁₆(hmp)₆(hmpH)₂(pic)₂(py)(H₂O)](ClO₄)₄ (3) are presented, together with a detailed study of their magnetic properties. Complex 1 possesses a ground-state spin of S=13, and the ground-state spin for 3 is estimated to be S=17/2 or 19/2. Both complexes 1 and 3 are new examples of single-molecule magnets (SMMs), displaying frequency-dependent out-of-phase AC signals, as well as magnetization vs. DC field hysteresis at temperatures below 1 K. Complex 1 straddles the classical/quantum interface by also displaying quantum tunneling of the magnetization (QTM).     

Mn4-hinged bithiacalix[4]arenes accommodating fullerenes

The calixarene-Mn(4)-calixarene dumbbell-like unit can accommodate different fullerenes with its changeable curved surfaces and the addition of fullerenes completely remodels the packing of the dumbbell units.     

Second-sphere coordination in the complex [Mn(H2O)6]2[thiacalix[4]arene tetrasulfonate]

The title calixarene, dimanganese thiacalix[4]arene tetrasulfonate, was prepared and its crystal structure was determined. [Mn(H₂O)₆]₂[thiacalix[4]arene tetrasulfonate]·0.5H₂O crystallizes in the monoclinic system, P2(1)/m space group, with a=13.014 (6), b=14.146 (9), c=13.184 (7) Å, β=113.307 (10)°, V=2229 (2) Å³ and Dc=1.710 gcm⁻³, Z=2. The title calixarene exists in the solid state as bilayer structure. The hydrophobic organic layer consists of thiacalix[4]arene tetrasulfonate in an up-down fashion, whereas, the hydrophilic inorganic layer consists of hexaaquamanganese (II) which is linked to the former through a second-sphere coordination.     

A family of calix[4]arene-supported [Mn(III)2Mn(II)2] clusters

In the cone conformation calix[4]arenes possess lower-rim polyphenolic pockets that are ideal for the complexation of various transition-metal centres. Reaction of these molecules with manganese salts in the presence of an appropriate base (and in some cases co-ligand) results in the formation of a family of calixarene-supported [Mn(III)(2)Mn(II)(2)] clusters that behave as single-molecule magnets (SMMs). Variation in the alkyl groups present at the upper-rim of the cone allows for the expression of a degree of control over the self-assembly of these SMM building blocks, whilst retaining the general magnetic properties. The presence of various different ligands around the periphery of the magnetic core has some effect over the extended self-assembly of these SMMs.     

固体Hp[EuA_4]配合物异构体的研究

合成了化学式为Hp[EuA_4]的配合物(A=对甲氧基苯甲酰苯甲酰甲烷;Hp=六氢吡啶),用X-射线粉末衍射法,荧光光谱及热谱等方法研究了它们的性质,并发现由于合成条件(反应物的摩尔投量比,反应温度,所用溶剂)不同,在固体Hp[EuA_4]配合物中配体空间的排布不同,而有不同的异构体存在。     

A large [Mn10Na]4 loop of four linked Mn10 loops

A large [Mn10Na]4 loop-of-loops aggregate was prepared from the use of 1,3-propanediol (pdH2) in manganese carboxylate chemistry. It is constructed from four [Mn10(mu3-O)2(O2CMe)13(pd)6(py)2]- loops linked through Na+ ions and exhibits a saddlelike topology. Magnetic characterization showed that the Mn10 loop has an S approximately 4 ground-state spin and displays frequency-dependent in-phase and out-of-phase alternating current signals and also hysteresis loops that, however, are not typical of single-molecule magnets because of the existence of intermolecular interactions between the Mn10 units.     

四乙氧羰基甲氧基杯[4]芳烃的合成与性质

配位作用;液膜传递;四乙氧羰基甲氧基杯[4]芳烃的合成与性质     

Synthesis and reactivity of calix[4]arene-supported group 4 imido complexes

New mononuclear titanium and zirconium imido complexes [M(NR)(R'(2)calix)] [M=Ti, R'=Me, R=tBu (1), R=2,6-C(6)H(3)Me(2) (2), R=2,6-C(6)H(3)iPr(2) (3), R=2,4,6-C(6)H(2)Me(3) (4); M=Ti, R'=Bz, R=tBu (5), R=2,6-C(6)H(3)Me(2) (6), R=2,6-C(6)H(3)iPr(2) (7); M=Zr, R'=Me, R=2,6-C(6)H(3)iPr(2) (8)] supported by 1,3-diorganyl ether p-tert-butylcalix[4]arenes (R'(2)calix) were prepared in good yield from the readily available complexes [MCl(2)(Me(2)calix)], [Ti(NR)Cl(2)(py)(3)], and [Ti(NR)Cl(2)(NHMe(2))(2)]. The crystallographically characterised complex [Ti(NtBu)(Me(2)calix)] (1) reacts readily with CO(2), CS(2), and p-tolyl-isocyanate to give the isolated complexes [Ti[N(tBu)C(O)O](Me(2)calix)] (10), [[Ti(mu-O)(Me(2)calix)](2)] (11), [[Ti(mu-S)(Me(2)calix)](2)] (12), and [Ti[N(tBu)C(O)N(-4-C(6)H(4)Me)](Me(2)calix)] (13). In the case of CO(2) and CS(2), the addition of the heterocumulene to the Ti-N multiple bond is followed by a cycloreversion reaction to give the dinuclear complexes 11 and 12. The X-ray structure of 13.4(C(7)H(8)) clearly establishes the N,N'-coordination mode of the ureate ligand in this compound. Complex 1 undergoes tert-butyl/arylamine exchange reactions to form 2, 3, [Ti(N-4-C(6)H(4)Me)(Me(2)calix)] (14), [Ti(N-4-C(6)H(4)Fc)(Me(2)calix)] (15) [Fc=Fe(eta(5)-C(5)H(5))(eta(5)-C(5)H(4))], and [[Ti(Me(2)calix)](2)[mu-(N-4-C(6)H(4))(2)CH(2)]] (16). Reaction of 1 with H(2)O, H(2)S and HCl afforded the compounds [[Ti(mu-O)(Me(2)calix)](2)] (11), [[Ti(mu-S)(Me(2)calix)](2)] (12), and [TiCl(2)(Me(2)calix)] in excellent yields. Furthermore, treatment of 1 with two equivalents of phenols results in the formation of [Ti(O-4-C(6)H(4)R)(2)(Me(2)calix)] (R=Me 17 or tBu 18), [Ti(O-2,6-C(6)H(3)Me(2))(2)(Me(2)calix)] (19) and [Ti(mbmp)(Me(2)calix)] (20; H(2)mbmp=2,2'-methylene-bis(4-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol) or CH(2)([CH(3)][C(4)H(9)]C(6)H(2)-OH)(2)). The bis(phenolate) compounds 17 and 18 with para-substituted phenolate ligands undergo elimination and/or rearrangement reactions in the nonpolar solvents pentane or hexane. The metal-containing products of the elimination reactions are dinuclear complexes [[Ti(O-4-C(6)H(4)R)(Mecalix)](2)] [R=Me (23) or tBu (24)] where Mecalix=monomethyl ether of p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene. The products of the rearrangement reaction are [Ti(O-4-C(6)H(4)Me)(2) (paco-Me(2)calix)] (25) and [Ti(O-4-C(6)H(4)tBu)(2)(paco-Me(2)calix)] (26), in which the metallated calix[4]arene ligand is coordinated in a form reminiscent of the partial cone (paco) conformation of calix[4]arene. In these compounds, one of the methoxy groups is located inside the cavity of the calix[4]arene ligand. The complexes 24, 25 and 26 have been crystallographically characterised. Complexes with sterically more demanding phenolate ligands, namely 19 and 20 and the analogous zirconium complexes [Zr(O-4-C(6)H(4)Me)(2)(Me(2)calix)] (21) and [Zr(O-2,6-C(6)H(3)Me(2))(2)(Me(2)calix)] (22) do not rearrange. Density functional calculations for the model complexes [M(OC(6)H(5))(2)(Me(2)calix)] with the calixarene possessing either cone or partial cone conformations are briefly presented.     

New Luminescent Lanthanide Tetrakis-Complexes NEt4[LnL4] Based on Dimethyl-N-Benzoylamidophosphate

New lanthanide dimethyl-N-benzoylamidophosphate (HL) based tetrakis-complexes NEt₄[LnL₄] (Ln³⁺=La, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy) are reported. The complexes are characterized by means of NMR, IR, absorption, and luminescent spectroscopy as well as by elemental, X-Ray, and thermal gravimetric analyses. The phenyl groups of the four ligands of the complex anion are directed towards one side, while the methoxy groups are directed in the opposite side, which makes the complexes under consideration structurally similar to calixarenes. The effect of changing the alkali metal counterion to the organic cation NEt₄⁺ on the structure and properties of the tetrakis-complex [LnL4]^- is analyzed. The complexes exhibit bright characteristic for respective lanthanides luminescence. Rather high intensity of the band of ⁵D₀→⁷F₄ transition, observed in the luminescence spectrum of NEt₄[EuL₄], is discussed based on theoretical calculations.     

One-dimensional coordination polymers of antiferromagnetically-coupled [Mn4] single-molecule magnets

Reactions of the rhombic [MnII2 MnIII2 (hmp)6]4+ complex in acetonitrile with simple carboxylate ligands yield (i) three new isolated [Mn4] complexes, namely [Mn4(hmp)6(CH3COO)2(H2O)2](ClO4)2.4H2O (1), [Mn4(hmp)6(CCl3COO)2(H2O)2](ClO4)2 (2) and [Mn4(hmp)6(C6H5COO)2(H2O)2](ClO4)2.4CH3CN.2H2O (3) in the presence of either bulky carboxylate or of an excess of Mn(II) source; and (ii) two 1D arrangements of [Mn4] complexes connected through double syn-syn carboxylate bridges when using acetate and chloroacetate, namely {[Mn4(hmp)6(CH3COO)2](ClO4)2.H2O}n (4) and {[Mn4(hmp)6(ClCH2COO)2](ClO4)2.2H2O}n (5). The assembly of such building blocks can thus be controlled by an adequate choice of the bridging anion. As expected, the isolated [Mn4] complexes behave as Single-Molecule Magnets as shown by the study of their static and dynamic magnetic properties. Detailed magnetic studies both on polycrystalline samples and single crystals show that the chain compounds are isolated antiferromagnetic chains. The slow relaxation of their staggered magnetization has been studied thanks to finite-size effects induced by the intrinsic defects of the material     

New valence-sandwich [Mn(II)4Mn(III)4Mn(II)4] aggregate showing single-molecule magnet behavior

The reaction of manganese(II) acetate, 1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)methane (H3thme), and triethylamine in methanol leads to the formation of [Mn12O2(OMe)2(thme)4(OAc)10(H2O)4].2MeOH. The [Mn(III)4Mn(II)8] core consists of a central [Mn(III)4O6] rhombus sandwiched by two [Mn(II)4O7] fragments. Frequency-dependent ac susceptibility and hysteresis loops in the magnetization indicate single-molecule magnet behavior with a pure quantum-tunneling regime of relaxation below 0.2 K.     

Investigations into cluster formation with alkyl-tethered bis-calix[4]arenes

Abstract

Calix[4]arenes are versatile ligands capable of forming a wide range of cluster motifs when reacted with 3d, 4f or 3d/4f metal ions. Synthetic modification at the calix[4]arene methylene bridge offers a unique opportunity to explore cluster formation with these alternative building blocks. Here, we present the synthesis of a range of bis-calix[4]arenes that are tethered by alkyl chains, as well as exploratory structural studies into cluster-forming reactions. Single crystals were formed in four cases, and from the X-ray structures elucidated it is possible to conclude that sufficiently long alkyl tethers allow for the formation of established cluster topologies without disruption to the core coordination chemistry.     

杂金属杯[4]配位聚合物的合成与表征

合成了4个杂金属杯[4]配位聚合物{[Cd（L）（tpa）]·3H₂O}_n（1）,{[Zn2（L）₂（tpa）₂]·3H₂O}_n（2）,{[Co（L）（oba）]·2DMA·0.5H₂O}_n（3）和{[Zn（L）（oba）]·DMA}_n（4）（L=2-（1H-咪唑基-甲基）-6-（3-（1H-咪唑基-甲基）-5-叔丁基-2-羟基）苄基-4-叔丁基苯酚,H₂tpa=对苯二甲酸,H₂oba=4,4''-二苯醚二甲酸）,并通过元素分析、热重、红外光谱、固态紫外、单晶X射线衍射和粉末X射线衍射对其进行了表征。单晶结构分析表明晶体1是单斜晶系,P2₁/n空间群,而晶体2,3和4均为三斜晶系,P1空间群。化合物1,2,3和4是由0维[M（N₄O₂C₂₉H₃₆）]（M=Zn,Co,Cd）的杂金属杯[4]与配体对苯二甲酸和4,4''-二苯醚二甲酸形成的一维配位聚合物。     

Aggregation of [Cu(II)4] building blocks into [Cu(II)8] clusters or a [Cu(II)4]infinity chain through subtle chemical control

Coordination complexes of the ligand H3L [1,3-bis(3-oxo-3-phenylpropionyl)-2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzene] with Cu(II) are reported. Clusters showing various nuclearities or modes of supramolecular organization have been prepared by slightly changing the reaction conditions and have been crystallographically characterized. The reaction of H3L with one equivalent of Cu(OAc)2 in DMF yields the dinuclear complex [Cu2(HL)2(dmf)2] (1). Reaction in MeOH of H3L with an increased amount of metal, in the form of Cu(NO3)2, and excess strong base (nBu4NOH) affords the cluster [Cu8(L)2(OMe)8(NO3)2] (2). Complex 2 is a dimer of two linear [Cu4] arrays bridged by methoxide ligands, where the polynucleating ligand is fully deprotonated. The [Cu4]2 clusters are linked to each other by NO3- bridges to form one-dimensional coordination polymers. The link between [Cu8] units and their relative spatial positioning can be modified by changing the anion of the Cu(II) salt, as demonstrated by the synthesis of the cluster polymers [Cu8(L)2(OMe)8Cl2] (3) and [Cu8(L)(OMe)7.86Br2.14] (4), where only NO3- has been replaced by Cl- or Br-, respectively. Similarly, when ClO4- is used, compound [Cu8(L)2(OMe)8(ClO4)2(MeOH)4] (5) can be isolated. It contains independent [Cu8] units. A slight change in the stoichiometry of the reaction leading to 2 affords the related complex catena-[Cu4(L)(OMe)3(NO3)2(H2O)0.36] (6). This polymer contains essentially the same [Cu4] moiety as 2, albeit organized in a completely different arrangement. Each [Cu4] unit in 6 is linked by OMe- ligands to two such equivalent groups to form an infinite chain. Magnetic susceptibility measurements reveal weak antiferromagnetic exchange between Cu(II) centers in 1 (J = -0.73 cm(-1)) and strong antiferromagnetic coupling within [Cu4] chains in 2, 5, and 6 (most negative J values of -113.8 and -177.3 cm(-1) for 2 and 6, respectively).     

Cation recognition by new diester- and diamide-calix[4]arenediquinones and a diamide-benzo-15-crown-5-calix[4]arene

The synthesis, metal, ammonium and alkyl ammonium cation coordination chemistry and electrochemical recognition studies of new diester-and diamide-calix[4]arenediquinone receptors are described. In addition the synthesis and coordination properties of a novel diamide benzo-15-crown-5-calix[4]arene molecule is reported.This paper is dedicated to the commemorative issue on the 50th anniversary of calixarenes.     

杂金属杯[4]配位聚合物的合成与表征

合成了4个杂金属杯[4]配位聚合物{[Cd（L）（tpa）]·3H₂O}_n（1）,{[Zn₂（L）₂（tpa）₂]·3H₂O}_n（2）,{[Co（L）（oba）]·2DMA·0.5H₂O}_n（3）和{[Zn（L）（oba）]·DMA}_n（4）（L=2-（1H-咪唑基-甲基）-6-（3-（1H-咪唑基-甲基）-5-叔丁基-2-羟基）苄基-4-叔丁基苯酚,H₂tpa=对苯二甲酸,H₂oba=4,4''-二苯醚二甲酸）,并通过元素分析、热重、红外光谱、固态紫外、单晶X射线衍射和粉末X射线衍射对其进行了表征。单晶结构分析表明晶体1是单斜晶系,P2₁/n空间群,而晶体2,3和4均为三斜晶系,P1空间群。化合物1,2,3和4是由0维[M（N₄O₂C₂₉H₃₆）]（M=Zn,Co,Cd）的杂金属杯[4]与配体对苯二甲酸和4,4''-二苯醚二甲酸形成的一维配位聚合物。     

Studies on the syntheses and properties of boronoalkoxy calix [ 4 ] arenes

New boronoalkoxycalix[4]arenes were synthesized by allylation, alkylation, hydroboration and hydrolysis of 25,26,27,28-tetrahydroxycalix[4]arene, and identified by elemental analysis, IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, 11B NMR, MS and UV spectra. The data of UV and fluorescence spectra showed that tctrapropoxycalix-[4]arene triboronic acid could coordinate significantly with monosaccharides.