Synthesis,Characterization and Crystal Structure of Iridium(III)bis(2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-tolyl-benzothiazolato-N,C<Superscript>2</Superscript>)(acetylacetonate)

Abstract  A novel thiazole-based iridium (III) complex (iridium(III)bis(2-p-tolyl-benzothiazolato-N,C²)(acetylacetonate)) has been prepared and fully characterized by EA, IR, ¹H-NMR and MS. The molecular structure of the complex has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The iridium (III) center adopts a distorted octahedral geometry with cis-O–O, cis-C–C, and trans-N–N chelate disposition. The complex crystallizes in the orthorhombic Pbca space group with cell parameters a = 10.1388(7) ?, b = 18.3565(12) ?, c = 31.021(2) ?, α = β = γ = 90 ° and Z = 8. The electronic absorption and emission spectra of this complex have been investigated. Index Abstract  A novel thiazole-based phosphorescent iridium (III) complex (iridium(III) bis (2-p-tolyl-benzothiazolato-N,C²)(acetylacetonate)) has been prepared and fully characterized by EA, IR, ¹H-NMR, MS and X-ray diffraction analysis.     

<Emphasis Type="Italic">Trans-</Emphasis>dichlorodioxobis(triphenylphosphate)molybdenum(VI), MoO<Subscript>2</Subscript>Cl<Subscript>2</Subscript>[OP(OPh)<Subscript>3</Subscript>]<Subscript>2</Subscript>

Abstract  The molecular structure of trans-dichlorodioxobis(triphenylphosphate) molybdenum(VI), MoO₂Cl₂[OP(OPh)₃]₂ has been determined. Crystal data: Monoclinic, Pn, a = 11.767(2), b = 10.341(2), c = 15.682(3) ?, β = 92.27(3)°, V = 1906.8(7) ?⁻³, Z = 2. Trans-dichlorodioxobis(triphenylphosphate)molybdenum(VI) was obtained by the reaction of molybdenum oxide, HCl and triphenylphosphate and was characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and ¹H-NMR spectroscopy. Index Abstract   Trans-dichlorodioxobis(triphenylphosphate)molybdenum(VI), MoO₂Cl₂[OP(OPh)₃]₂ V. Huch¹, R. Kumar², S. Mathur¹, R. Ratnani² The immediate environment around Mo is distorted octahedral with two cis-oxygen atoms and two trans-chlorine atoms along with two triphenylphosphate moieties.      

Synthesis and Structure of Ba<Subscript>5</Subscript>(V<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>7</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>Cl<Subscript>2</Subscript>

Abstract  A new barium chlorovanadate, Ba₅(V₂O₇)₂Cl₂, was isolated by a high-temperature (850 °C) reaction employing a CsCl/RbCl flux. The structure was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction methods. This compound crystallizes in an orthorhombic crystal system, Pmmn (No. 59), with a = 11.558(2) ?, b = 15.164(3) ?, c = 10.023(2) ?, Z = 4 and V = 1756.7(6) ?³. The structure of Ba₅(V₂O₇)₂Cl₂ was determined by full-matrix, least-squares methods with R ₁ = 0.0398, wR ₂ = 0.1069 and GOF = 1.048 for all data. This new structure can be described as a composite lattice made up of mixed covalent and ionic moities. The extended framework is orchestrated by stacked [Ba(V₂O₇)Cl]³⁻ slabs that are interconnected by Ba²⁺ cations through Ba–O bonds to the [V₂O₇] units. The Ba²⁺ and Cl^- ions form BN-type “[BaCl]” sheets with pseudo-hexagonal windows that are centered by [V₂O₇]⁴⁻ pyrovanadate units. Graphical Abstract  The structure of a new chlorovanadate, Ba₅(V₂O₇)₂Cl₂, exhibits an interesting BN-type salt lattice that consists of an extended [BaCl] sheet containing pseudo-hexagonal windows that are centered by [V₂O₇] pyrovanadate units.      

Synthesis,Characterization and X-Ray Crystal Structure of the Tri Aqua (3-Hydroxy-5-Hydroxymethyl-2-Methylpyridine-4-Carboxaldehyde-3-Methylisotiosemicarbazone: k<Superscript>3</Superscript>, O<Superscript>3</Superscript>, N<Superscript>7</Superscript>, N<Superscript>10</Superscript>) Ni(II) Nitrate

Abstract  

The title complex triaqua (3-hydroxy-5-hydroxymethyl-2-methylpyridine-4-carboxaldehyde-3-methylisothiosemicarbazone-k³,O³,N⁷,N¹⁰)Ni(II) nitrate ([Ni(PLITSC)(H₂O)₃](NO₃)₂, 1) represents the second transition metal complex incorporating an isothiosemicarbazide-pyridoxal based Schiff base that has been crystallographically characterized. Complex 1 crystallizes in a P21/n space group, with lattice constants: a = 11.2254(1) ?, b = 12.9941(2) ?, c = 12.8663(2), β = 96,7713(5)°, V = 1863.64(4) ?³, Z = 4, F(000) = 1016, R ₁ = 0.0681, wR ₂ = 0.1201. The central Ni(II) cation is found in a six-coordinate octahedral geometry formed by the tridentate Schiff base ligand PLITSC and three water molecules. The identity of 1 was further confirmed by elemental analysis, IR spectra, and conductometric and magnetochemical measurements.     

Structures of Bis(1-ethylbenzimidazol-2-yl)alkyl Copper(II) Dichlorides: An Unusual Cocrystallization

Abstract  Two structures containing pseudo-tetrahedral Cu(II)N₂Cl₂ coordination complexes are reported. The first molecular structure (A) of the compound, 1,1′bis(1-ethylbenzimidazol-2-yl)propane copper(II) dichloride (triEtBBIM)Cu(II)Cl₂, 1, is reported. The complex crystallized in the triclinic space group P-1 with a = 8.616(3) ?, b = 9.302(3) ?, c = 14.314(4) ?, α = 85.613(6)°, β = 85.170(6)°, γ = 66.117(6)° and V = 1044.1(5) ?³ with Z = 2. The second structure (B) contains 1 and (3,3′bis(1-ethylbenzimidazol-2-yl)pentane) copper(II) dichloride (tetEtBBIM)Cu(II)Cl₂, 2, both of which, cocrystallize in an equal molar ratio with a nitromethane solvate molecule. The complex crystallized in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 18.876(4) ?, b = 14.975(3) ?, c = 18.344(4) ?, β = 116.75(3)°, and V = 4630.3(16) ?³ with Z = 4. The cocrystallization of such discrete complexes has been coined a chemical Janus. Graphical Abstract  The title complexes contain pseudo-tetrahedral Cu(II)N₂Cl₂ coordination. One of the structures is the result of an unusual cocrystallization, in which two different discrete Cu(II) molecules cocrystallize in an equimolar ratio with a nitromethane solvate molecule.      

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of One Trinuclear di-<Emphasis Type="Italic">n</Emphasis>-butyltin(IV) Complex with Salicylaldoxime

Abstract   One trinuclear di-n-butyltin(IV) complex with salicylaldoxime (o-HON=CHC₆H₄OH=HONZOH), (Bu₂Sn)(Bu₂SnO)(Bu₂SnOH)(ONZOH)(ONZO), has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectrum, and single crystal X-ray diffraction. This complex is a small cluster displaying two unequivalent salicylaldoximate with one seven-coordinate pentagonal–bipyramidal tin atom linked two five-coordinate trigonal–bipyramidal tin atoms via a network of oxygen atoms by Sn–O–Sn bridges. The hydrogen bonds (o-HON=CHC₆H₄–O…H–O) are observed in the complex. These hydrogen bonds include intramolecular hydrogen bonds and intermolecular hydrogen bonds. (Bu₂Sn)(Bu₂SnO)(Bu₂SnOH)(ONZOH)(ONZO) belongs to monoclinic: space group P2₁/n, with a = 12.2307(15) ?, b = 17.361(2) ?, c = 20.976(3) ?, β = 94.424(2)°, V = 4440.5(10) ?³, Z = 4, D _c  = 1.500 g/cm³, μ(MoKα) = 1.715 mm⁻¹, F(000) = 2024, and final R ₁ = 0.0426, wR ₂ = 0.1064 for observed reflections 7779(I > 2σ(I)). Index abstract  The title compound, di-n-butyltin(IV) complex with salicylaldoxime, was synthesized and its crystal structure determined. Single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that the molecular structure of the title compound is trinuclear. The complex is a small cluster displaying two unequivalent salicylaldoximate with one seven-coordinate pentagonal–bipyramidal tin atom linked two five-coordinate trigonal–bipyramidal tin atoms via a network of oxygen atoms by Sn–O–Sn bridges.      

Synthesis,Spectrum Properties,and Crystal Structure of a New Pentaborate,Na<Subscript>2.18</Subscript>K<Subscript>0.82</Subscript>SrB<Subscript>5</Subscript>O<Subscript>10</Subscript>

Abstract  

A novel quaternary borate, Na_2.18K_0.82SrB₅O₁₀, has been prepared by high-temperature solution reaction below 800 °C. Single-crystal XRD analyses showed that it crystallizes in the triclinic P[`1] P\bar{1} group with a = 7.3900(15) ?, b = 7.6490(15) ?, c = 9.773(2) ?, α = 79.31(2)°, β = 70.85(2)°, γ = 62.09(1)°, Z = 2. The basic structural unit in Na_2.18K_0.82SrB₅O₁₀ is a double ring [B₅O₁₀]⁵⁻ composed of one BO₄ tetrahedron and four BO₃ triangles. The [B₅O₁₀]⁵⁻ groups are arranged around crystallographic centers of symmetry to form [B₁₀O₂₀]¹⁰⁻ columns that are held together by Na⁺, K⁺/Na⁺, and Sr²⁺ cations via electrostatic interactions. The IR spectrum further confirmed the presence of both BO₃ and BO₄ groups. UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectrum showed a band gap of about 3.80 eV. Solid-state fluorescence spectrum exhibited the maximum emission peak at around 337.6 nm.     

Synthesis and Structure of [Fe<Subscript>3</Subscript>O(O<Subscript>2</Subscript>CCH<Subscript>2</Subscript>OMe)<Subscript>6</Subscript>(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)<Subscript>3</Subscript>][FeCl<Subscript>4</Subscript>]

Abstract  The structure of [Fe₃O(O₂CCH₂OMe)₆(H₂O)₃][FeCl₄] · 2.5H₂O has been determined. The three iron atoms and the μ₃-oxo are coplanar. Each carboxylic ligand is bidentate and links two iron atoms in the cluster. The clusters are linked by intra-trimer hydrogen bonding to form a zigzag motif that forms sheets via hydrogen bonding involving disordered waters of hydration. The [FeCl₄]⁻ anion is intercalated between the hydrogen-bonded sheets. Crystal data: space group P2₁/n, a = 10.276(2), b = 22.793(5), c = 17.091(3) ?, β = 96.66(3)°, V = 3976(1) ?³, Z = 4, R = 0.0837, wR ₂ = 0.1836. Graphical Abstract  The structure of [Fe₃O(O₂CCH₂OMe)₆(H₂O)₃][FeCl₄] · 2.5H₂O has been determined in which the clusters are linked by intra-trimer hydrogen bonding to form a zigzag motif that forms sheets via hydrogen bonding involving disordered waters of hydration.      

The Synthesis and Structure of Two Novel <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-(Benzothiazol-2-yl)benzamides

Abstract  Two novel benzothiazoles 2-chloro-N-(benzothiazol-2-yl)benzamide (1) and 2-chloro-N-(6-cyanobenzothiazol-2-yl)benzamide (2) were obtained in multistep synthesis. They were characterised by means of IR, ¹H- and ¹³C-NMR spectroscopy and also by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The compound 1 crystallises with triclinic space group P , a = 9.5923(8) ?, b = 9.8583(8) ?, c = 13.8962(10) ?, α = 89.162(6)°, β = 77.741(7)°, γ = 80.064(7)°, V = 1264.5(2) ?³, Z = 4 and compound 2 crystallises as methanol solvate with monoclinic space group P 2₁/n, a = 7.5093(9) ?, b = 13.0211(14) ?, c = 16.032(2) ?, β = 92.717(10)°, V = 1565.9(3) ?³, Z = 4. Both crystal structures consist of discrete dimers connected into a three-dimensional network by intermolecular C–H···O and C–H···X (X = Cl or S) hydrogen bonds and by face-to-face π–π stacking interactions. Index Abstract  The synthesis and structure of two novel N-(benzothiazol-2-yl)benzamides. Irena Ćaleta, Dominik Cinčić, GraceKarminski-Zamola and Branko Kaitner. Hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions in N-(benzothiazol-2-yl)benzamides N-(benzothiazol-2-yl)benzamides.      

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Fluorescent Study of Bis(2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)benzimidazolate)zinc with Ethanol Solvate

Abstract  The zinc(II) complex with 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)benzimidazole, namely [Zn(2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)benzimidazolate)₂]·C₂H₅OH (1 · C₂H₅OH) has been synthesized and characterized by X-ray crystallography and photoluminescent analysis. The complex crystallizes in monoclinic space group P2₁/c with cell parameters a = 10.156(1) ?, b = 25.771(3) ?, c = 9.674(1) ?, α = 90°, β = 103.641(2)°, γ = 90°, Z = 4, V = 2460.4(4) ?³. The central Zn(II) is four-coordinate and has a tetrahedral geometry. The steady-state and time-resolved photoluminescent spectra for the title compound have also been studied. The emission property can be ascribed to ligand-centered charge-transfer transition (LCCT) with π → π* property. Index Abstract   A new co-crystal of Zn(II) complex of 2-(2-hydroxylphenyl)benzimidazole with ethanol solvate has been prepared, characterized by X-ray crystallography and fluorescent studies.      

Expanded Prussian Blue Analogue Based on Octahedral {Nb<Subscript>6</Subscript>} Clusters and {K<Subscript>2</Subscript>} Dimers as Nodes

Abstract  The preparation, structures, and characterization of two new compounds containing octahedral niobium cyanochloride clusters as building units and (Et₄N)⁺ as cation are reported. The reaction between Nb₆Cl₁₄ · 8H₂O, KCN and (Et₄N)Cl led to the formation of (Et₄N)₄[Nb₆Cl₁₂(CN)₆] · 2.67H₂O (1) which crystallizes in triclinic P-1 space group (No. 2) with a = 12.552(2), b = 12.818(2), c = 12.919(2) ?, α = 105.157(3)°, β = 104.188(3)°, γ = 117.390(2)°, V = 1611.7(5) ?³ and Z = 1. 1 has a 2D hydrogen-bonded layer structure based on [Nb₆Cl₁₂(CN)₆]⁴⁻ units connected through hydrogen bonding between cyanide ligands and solvent water molecules. In the presence of large excess of K⁺ ions, similar reaction leads to formation of K₂(Et₄N)₂[Nb₆Cl₁₂(CN)₆] (2) which crystallizes in the tetragonal I4/m space group (No. 87) with a = b = 10.9597(3), c = 19.178(1) ?, V = 2303.6(2) ?³ and Z = 2. Its 3D structure is based on [Nb₆Cl₁₂]²⁺ and [K₂]²⁺ nodes bridged by cyanide ligands to form an expanded Prussian blue type framework with (Et₄N)⁺ acting as charge compensating ions. Index Abstract  An expanded Prussian blue type 3D framework based on hexanuclear {Nb₆} and dinuclear {K₂} units which are bridged by cyanide linker was synthesized and characterized. Electronic supplementary material  The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Crystal Structure of a New Quinternary Oxide: NaTl<Subscript>3</Subscript>Cu<Subscript>4</Subscript>Te<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>12</Subscript>

Abstract  

A new quinternary oxide, NaTl₃Cu₄Te₂O₁₂, has been synthesized and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The reported material was synthesized by hydrothermal techniques using TlNO₃, CuO, TeO₂, and NaOH as reagents. The material exhibits a two-dimensional layered structure consisting of edge-shared CuO₆ and TeO₆ polyhedra separated by Na⁺ and Tl⁺ cations. NaTl₃Cu₄Te₂O₁₂ crystallizes in space group C2/m with a = 12.9800(17) ?, b = 9.3455(12) ?, c = 5.2335(7) ?, β = 104.276(2)°, V = 615.24(14) ?³, and Z = 2.     

Synthesis of O-Alkylbenzohydroximoyl Iodides and a Comparison of their Structures to other Oxime Derivatives

Abstract  The first general synthesis of (Z)-O-alkylbenzohydroximidoyl iodides [ArC(I)=NOR] is reported. X-ray crystallographic structures of two of these compounds confirm that they are in the Z-configuration: p-NO₂ArC(I)=NOCH₃ crystallizes in space group Pnma with lattice constants a = 12.682(2) ?, b = 6.5217(15) ?, and c = 11.755(2) ?, and p-ClArC(I)=NOCH₃ crystallizes in space group P2₁/n with lattice constants a = 15.670(4) ?, b = 5.742(4) ?, and c = 27.156(7) ? and beta angle 102.71(2). Their structures are compared to other O-alkylbenzohydroximoyl halides including p-NO₂ArC(F)=NOCH₃ which crystallizes in space group P2₁/c with lattice constants a = 3.8475(10) ?, b = 22.501(5) ?, and c = 10.088(2) ? and beta angle 91.130(11). The synthesis of two additional compounds containing the N-alkoxyimine moiety {methyl (Z)-O-methyl-4-nitrobenzothiohydroximate [p-NO₂ArC(SCH₃)=NOCH₃] which crystallizes in space group P2₁/n with lattice constants a = 11.8046(15) ?, b = 7.0774(10) ?, and c = 12.2741(15) ? and beta angle 100.401(9) and (Z)-O-methyl-4-nitrobenzohydroximoyl azide [p-NO₂ArC(N₃)=NOCH₃] which crystallizes in space group P2₁/c with lattice constants a = 11.753(2) ?, b = 11.310(3) ?, and c = 7.351(2) ? and beta angle 103.805(15) are also reported. Their structures are compared to (Z)-ethyl benzohydroximate [PhC(OEt)=NOH] and (Z)-O-methyl-4-nitrobenzohydroximoyl cyanide [p-NO₂ArC(CN)=NOCH₃] respectively. Characterizations include spectrometric identifications employing IR, ¹H-NMR, ¹³C-NMR and mass spectrometry. Index Abstract  X-ray structures of several N-alkoxyimines, including the newly synthesized N-alkoxyimidoyl iodides and azide, have been performed, and these structures unambiguously show the geometric configuration (E vs. Z) of these compounds.

Crystal Structure of a Rearranged Cage Compound, 3-Hydroxy-4-aza-8-oxoheptacyclo [9.4.1.0<Superscript>2,10</Superscript>.0<Superscript>3,14</Superscript>.0<Superscript>4,9</Superscript>.0<Superscript>9,13</Superscript>.0<Superscript>12,15</Superscript>]tetradecane

Abstract  Polycyclic hydrocarbon compounds exhibit a wide variety of biological activities, ranging from antiviral to Parkinson’s disease. Several structures such as the adamantanes have reached clinical status and are used therapeutically to treat, amongst others, neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s. Polycyclics have also been utilised as carrier molecules to facilitate entry of drugs into the brain. The synthesis, molecular and crystal structure of a new polycyclic compound, 3-hydroxy-4-aza-8-oxoheptacyclo[9.4.1.0^2,10.0^3,14.0^4,9.0^9,13.0^12,15]tetradecane, are reported. NMR spectroscopy was applied for structure elucidation of the novel compound and a rearrangement mechanism is proposed for its formation. This compound crystallises in the orthorhombic system, space group Pbca (no. 61). The unit cell parameters are: a = 12.3763 (7), b = 11.6597 (6), c = 15.0539 (8) ?, V = 2172.3 (2) ?³ , and Z = 8 molecules in the unit cell. The reported structure was confirmed by X-ray analysis, which showed that the title molecules associate into centrosymmetric dimers via N–H···O hydrogen bonding. Index Abstract  The synthesis and structure of a new polycyclic compound, 3-hydroxy-4-aza-8-oxoheptacyclo[9.4.1.0^2,10.0^3,14.0^4,9.0^9,13.0^12,15]tetradecane, are reported in this article.      

Novel Assembly of a Cyanide-Bridged Copper(II)–Nickel(II) Binuclear Complex with a Copper(II) Macrocyclic Ligand

Abstract  

A mononuclear fragment [Cu(L)Cl]ClO₄ (1) and a cyano-bridged Cu^II–Ni^II binuclear complex [CuL][Ni(CN)₄]·0.25H₂O (2) (L = 1,3,6,8,11,14-hexaazatricyclo[12.2.1.18,11]-octadecane), have been prepared and characterized. X-ray single crystal analyses indicate that the both complexes crystallize in the monoclinic crystalline system. The complex of 1 in P1n1 space group with unit cell constants a = 6.1176(6) ?, b = 11.9147(10) ?, c = 12.2041(12) ?, β = 98.816(5)° and 2 in the P2₁/n space group with unit cell constants a = 8.1419(13) ?, b = 14.695(2) ?, c = 16.863(3) ?, β = 98.375(2)° have been revealed. The complex 2 assumes a binuclear structure in which the nickel(II) ion is in a square planar environment and the copper(II) is in a square-prism geometry environment.     

Synthesis and Structural Comparison for a Series of Cr(II) (iodo) NacNac Complexes

Abstract  A series of complexes of the form [bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)pentane-2,4-ketiminato](iodo)(solvent) chromium were synthesized and structurally characterized (solvent = tetrahydrofuran, acetonitrile, α-picoline). The tetrahydrofuran adduct crystallized in the P2₁/n space group with the crystal cell parameters a = 17.628(6) ?, b = 10.218(3) ?, c = 20.646(7) ?, β = 109.209(4)°, V = 3512(2) ?³ and Z = 4. The acetonitrile adduct crystallized in the P2₁/c space group with the crystal cell parameters a = 16.104(7) ?, b = 11.965(5) ?, c = 18.201(8) ?, β = 116.091(6)°, V = 3150(2) ?³ and Z = 4. The α-picoline adduct crystallized in the C2/c space group with the crystal cell parameters a = 39.982(9) ?, b = 11.637(2) ?, c = 16.560(4) ?, β = 108.085(4)°, V = 7325(3) ?³ and Z = 8. For each compound, the coordination around each chromium center is square planar with varying degrees of distortion. Graphical Abstract  A series of Cr(II) complexes of the form LCrI(S) (where L = nacnac = β-diketiminate; S = solvent) were synthesized and structurally characterized.      

Phenylamido and Diphenylamido Complexes of Chromium(II)

Abstract  Addition LiNHPh to a [(NacNac)Cr(μ-I)]₂ [NacNac = 2,4 pentane-N-N′-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl) ketiminato] in THF yields a dimeric anilido complex, 1, that crystallizes in P2₁/n with unit cell parameters a = 13.390(2) ?, b = 26.298(5) ?, c = 21.326(4) ?, β = 93.905(4)°, V = 7492(2) ?³ and Z = 4. The same reaction in the presence of aniline yields a monomeric anilido complex, 2, with a coordinated aniline molecule. Complex 2 crystallizes in P2 ₁ /c with unit cell parameters a = 28.530(5) ?, b = 10.8116(18) ?, c = 26.492(5) ?, β = 115.685(3)°, V = 7364(2) ?³ and Z = 8. Addition of aniline to isolated 1 yields 2. Addition of LiNPh₂ to [(NacNac)Cr(μ-I)]₂ in THF yields a monomeric complex that crystallizes in P2₁/n with the unit cell parameters a = 11.152(6) ?, b = 23.820(12) ?, c = 17.915(9) ?, β = 106.223(9)°, V = 4569(4) ?³ and Z = 4. All complexes have been spectroscopically and structurally characterized. Graphical Abstract  Addition of LiNHPh or LiNPh₂ to [(NacNac)Cr(μ-I)]₂ yields a dimeric or a monomeric complex whereas addition of LiNHPh in the presence of aniline yields the monomeric anilido complex.      

Crystal Structures of Energetic Compounds. I. Safe Small-Scale Preparation and X-Ray Structure Determination of the High-Energy Cobalt(III) Complex [Co(NH<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>5</Subscript>N<Subscript>3</Subscript>](N<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>

Abstract  Well-formed dark red single-crystals of the potentially explosive cobalt(III) azido complex [Co(NH₃)₅N₃](N₃)₂ (nitrogen content: 72.59%) have been grown using a safe small-scale preparation from [Co(NH₃)₅N₃]Cl₂ and sodium azide. The complex crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group Pnma with unit cell parameters a = 12.921(3) ?, b = 10.346(2) ?, c = 8.0315(16) ?, V = 1,073.7(4) ?³ and Z = 4. Five NH₃ ligands and the azide anion surround the Co³⁺ ion in a nearly perfect octahedral geometry. Two azide anions are non-coordinating, and no water of crystallization is present in the crystal structure. Graphical Abstract  Well-formed dark red single-crystals of the potentially explosive cobalt(III) azido complex [Co(NH₃)₅N₃](N₃)₂ (nitrogen content: 72.59%) have been grown using a safe small-scale preparation from [Co(NH₃)₅N₃]Cl₂ and sodium azide. Five NH₃ ligands and the azide anion surround the Co³⁺ ion in a nearly perfect octahedral geometry. Two azide anions are non-coordinating, and no water of crystallization is present in the crystal structure.      

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Mixed-valence Hexanuclear Manganase Oxide Complex,Hexakis(μ<Subscript>2</Subscript>-pivalato)-tetrakis(μ<Subscript>3</Subscript>-pivalato)-mono(pyridine)-tris(pivalic acid)-bis(μ<Subscript>4</Subscript>-oxo)dimanganese(III) tetramanganase(II)

Abstract  The complex, [Mn₆O₂(OOCCMe₃)₁₀(HOOCCMe₃)₃(py)], has a hexanuclear structure with a Mn₆O₂ core. This complex crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 17.757(5) ?, b = 27.413(5) ?, c = 22.348(5) ?, β = 90.233(5)°, V = 9,040(4) ?³ and Z = 4. It contains a [Mn₆O₂]¹⁰⁺ core that can be described as two edge-sharing Mn₄ tetrahedra at the centre of each of which tetrahedron lies a μ₄-O²⁻ ion. All Mn atoms are six-coordinate and possess distorted octahedral geometry. Mn₄ exhibits butterfly arrangement with both μ₄-O atoms on the same side of the molecule. The complex is mixed-valence , and the Mn^III centers are assigned as the two central metal ions bridged by two O²⁻ ions. Index abstract  The complex, [Mn₆O₂(OOCCMe₃)₁₀(HOOCCMe₃)₃(py)], has a hexanuclear structure with a Mn₆O₂ core. This complex crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 17.757(5) ?, b = 27.413(5) ?, c = 22.348(5) ?, β = 90.233(5)°, V = 9040(4) ?³ and Z = 4. It contains a [Mn₆O₂]¹⁰⁺ core that can be described as two edge-sharing Mn₄ tetrahedra at the centre of each of which tetrahedron lies a μ₄-O²⁻ ion. All Mn atoms are six-coordinate and possess distorted octahedral geometry. Mn₄ exhibits butterfly arrangement with both μ₄-O atoms on the same side of the molecule. The complex is mixed-valence , and the Mn^III centers are assigned as the two central metal ions bridged by two O²⁻ ions.      

Crystal and Molecular Structure of Dichloro(ethylenediamine)gold(III) Nitrate: [Au(NH<Subscript>2</Subscript>CH<Subscript>2</Subscript>CH<Subscript>2</Subscript>NH<Subscript>2</Subscript>)Cl<Subscript>2</Subscript>]NO<Subscript>3</Subscript>

Abstract  The gold(III) atom in [Au(NH₂CH₂CH₂NH₂)Cl₂]NO₃ is chelated by the ethylenediamine (en) ligand and the approximately square planar geometry is completed by two chloride atoms. Weak Au···O and Au···Cl contacts are noted above and below the square plane leading to a tetragonally distorted octahedron for the gold(III) center. Extensive charge-assisted hydrogen bonding of the type N–H···O leads to the formation of a 2-D array and layers are consolidated into a 3-D network via C–H···O and C–H···Cl contacts. The compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pbca with a = 10.3380(11) ?, b = 8.2105(7) ?, c = 19.625(2) ?, and Z = 8. Index Abstract  Square planar complex cations form additional Au···O and Au···Cl interactions to form a tetragonally distorted octahedron for gold. The ionic components are connected into a 2-D array via charge-assisted N–H···O hydrogen bonding interactions.