Cyano-bridged bimetallic complexes of copper(II) with tetracyanonickelate(II). Crystal structure of [Cu(dpt)Ni(CN)4]

Five new complexes of composition [Cu(dpt)Ni(CN)₄] (1) (dpt=dipropylenetriamine), [Cu(dien)Ni(CN)₄]·2H₂O (2) (dien=diethylenetriamine), [Cu(N,N′-dimeen)Ni(CN)₄]·H₂O (3) (N,N′-dimeen=N,N′-dimethylethylenediamine), [Cu(N,N-dimeen)Ni(CN)₄]·H₂O (4) (N,N-dimeen=N,N-dimethylethylenediamine) and [Cu(trimeen)Ni(CN)₄] (5) (trimeen=N,N,N′-trimethylethylenediamine) have been obtained by the reactions of the mixture of Cu(ClO₄)₂·6H₂O, appropriate amine and K₂[Ni(CN)₄] in water and have been characterized by IR and UV–Vis spectroscopies and magnetic measurements. The crystal structure of [Cu(dpt)Ni(CN)₄] (1) has been determined by single-crystal X-ray analysis. The structure of 1 consists of a one-dimensional polymeric chain ---Cu(dpt)---NC---Ni(CN)₂---CN---Cu(dpt)--- in which the Cu(II) and Ni(II) atoms are linked by CN groups. The nickel atom is four coordinate with four cyanide-carbon atoms (two cyano groups are terminal and two cyano groups (in cis fashion) are bridged) in a square-planar arrangement and the copper atom is five coordinate with two cyanide-nitrogen and three dpt-nitrogen atoms, in a distorted square-pyramidal arrangement. The temperature dependence of magnetic susceptibility (2–300 K) was measured for compound 1. The magnetic investigation showed the presence of a very weak antiferromagnetic interaction (J=−0.16 cm⁻¹) between the copper atoms within each chain through the diamagnetic Ni(CN)₄ ²⁻ ions.     

Ru(bpy)2(NCS)2染料敏化CdS/Zn2+TiO2复合半导体纳米多孔膜的光电化学

采用水热法合成了Zn²⁺离子掺杂的TiO₂纳米粒子[Zn²⁺掺杂量0.5%(物质的量的比)],并用光电化学方法研究了经Ru(bpy)₂(NCS)₂(bpy=2,2′bipyridine₄,4′dicarboxylicacid)分别敏化的掺杂Zn²⁺的TiO₂电极(简写为Zn²⁺-TiO₂)和CdS/Zn²⁺-TiO₂复合半导体纳米多孔膜电极的光电化学行为.实验证明Ru(bpy)₂(NCS)₂敏化CdS/Zn²⁺-TiO₂复合半导体纳米多孔膜电极比单独敏化Zn²⁺-TiO₂电极的光电转换效率高,且敏化Zn²⁺TiO₂电极和敏化CdS/Zn²⁺TiO₂复合半导体纳米多孔膜电极比Zn²⁺-TiO₂电极的光电流产生的起始波长都向长波方向移动.在360600nm范围内,Ru(bpy)₂(NCS)₂敏化CdS/Zn²⁺-TiO₂复合半导体纳米多孔膜电极光电转换效率最好.     

Studies of N-heterocyclic compounds with triosmium clusters: Formation of the heterocyclic-linked dicluster compound [Os 6(μ-H)2(μ3-C6H4N3)2(CO)18]

The cluster [Os₃(CO)₁₀(MeCN)₂] reacts with indazole (C₇H₆N₂) to give two isomeric products [0s₃(μ-H)(μ-C₇H₅N₂)(CO)₁₀] in which the five-membered ring has been metallated with N-H cleavage to give an N,N-bonded isomer or with C-H cleavage to give a C,N-bonded isomer. These two isomers have very similar X-ray structures but can be clearly distinguished by ¹H NMR methods. They are shown to correspond to related clusters derived from pyrazole. Benzotriazole (C₆H₅N₃) also reacts (as shown earlier by others) to give two isomers: an N,N-bonded species [Os₃(μ-H)(μ-C₆H₄N₃)(CO)₁₀] coordinated only through the five-membered ring and a minor C,N-bonded isomer [Os₃(μ-H)(μ-C₆H₄N₃)(CO)₁₀], metallated at the C₆ ring and coordinated through both rings. The former isomer reacts with Me₃NO in acetonitrile to give [Os₃(μ-H)(μ-C₆H₄N₃)(CO)₉(MeCN)] which thermally looses MeCN to produce the coupled product [Os₆(μ-H)₂(μ₃-C₆H₄N₃)₂(CO)₁₈] which was shown by X-ray structure determination to have all six nitrogen atoms coordinated to osmium, a novel situation for coordinated benzotriazole. The two Os₃ units are linked together by an OsNNOsNN ring in a boat conformation with the whole cluster adopting C₂ symmetry.     

Zr-TUD-1: A novel heterogeneous catalyst for the Meerwein–Ponndorf–Verley reaction

A series of Schiff-base complexes has been synthesized by the condensation of 1,2-diaminocyclohexane with salicylaldehyde, 2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde, and 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde, followed by the metallation with manganese (1, 2, 3a), cobalt (3b), copper (3c) and iron (3d) salts. These Schiff-base ligands L₁–L₃ and complexes 1, 2, 3a–d were then characterized by IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, UV–vis spectra, and DSC measurement. Schiff-base Mn complex (3a) resulting from N,N′-bis(2-hydroxy-1-naphthalidene)cyclohexanediamine (L₃) ligand was considerably active for the catalytic epoxidation of styrene under mild conditions, in which the highest yield of styrene oxide reached 91.2 mol%, notably higher than those achieved from simple salt catalysts Mn(Ac)₂·4H₂O and MnSO₄·H₂O. However, another two salen–Mn complexes 1 and 2 derived from ligands N,N′-bis(salicylidene)cyclohexanediamine (L₁) and N,N′-bis(2-pyridine carboxalidene)cyclohexanediamine (L₂) exhibited relatively poor activity under identical experimental conditions.     

Coordination geometry of tetradentate Schiff’s base nickel complexes: the effects of donors, backbone length and hydrogenation

The X-ray crystal structures of (N,N′-bis-(o-amidobenzilidene)-1,3-diaminopropane)nickel (Niambpr), (N,N′-bis-(o-amidobenzilidene)-1,4-diaminobutane)nickel (Niambut), (N,N′-bis-(o-thiobenzilidene)-1,4-diaminobutane)nickel(II) (Nitsalbut), bis-acetonitrile-(N,N′-bis-(o-aminobenzyl)-1,2-diaminoethane) nickel(II) tetrafluoroborate [Ni(H₄amben)(MeCN)₂] [BF₄]₂, bis-O-acetato-(N,N′-bis-(o-aminobenzyl)-1,2-diaminoethane) nickel(II) [Ni(H₄amben)(OAc)₂ · H₂O] and bis-O-acetato-(N,N′-bis-(o-aminobenzyl)-1,3-diaminopropane) nickel(II) [Ni(H₄ambpr)(OAc)₂] are presented. These structures complete the structural characterisation of the simple unsubstituted Schiff’s base complexes with N₄ and N₂S₂ donor sets and allow us to assess the effects of donor groups and polymethylene chain length on the coordination geometries of nickel(II). The hydrogenated N₄ complexes offer an insight into the effects of increased flexibility and character of the internal nitrogen donors. Unlike the parent N₄ imine species the hydrogenated amine species do not deprotonate at the peripheral nitrogen donors and do not seem to be restricted to the meridial plane of the nickel.     

N,N′-bis(substituted-phenyl)oxamides and their dinuclear pentacoordinate nickel(II) complexes

The preparation, spectroscopic characterization and magnetic study of N,N′-bis(substituted-phenyl)oxamidate-bridged nickel(II) dinuclear complexes of formula {[Ni(N₃-mc)]₂(μ-CONC₆H₄-X)}(PF₆)₂ (N₃-mc = 2,4,4-trimethyl-1,5,9-triazacyclo-dodec-1-ene (Me₃-N₃-mc) or 2,4,4,9-tetramethyl-1,5,9-triazacyclododec-1-ene (Me₄-N₃-mc), X = 2-Cl, 4-Cl, 2-OCH₃, 4-OCH₃) are reported. These paramagnetic nickel(II) complexes have been characterized by both one- and two-dimensional (COSY) ¹H NMR techniques. The COSY spectrum of 5 has allowed to achieve the assignment of the phenyl protons of the N,N′-diphenyloxamidate. The crystal structures of [Ni(Me₃-N₃-mc)(μ-CONC₆H₄-4-Cl)]₂(PF₆)₂ (6), [Ni(Me₃-N₃-mc)(μ-CONC₆H₄-4-OMe)]₂(PF₆)₂ (8) and [Ni(Me₄-N₃-mc)(μ-CONC₆H₄-2-Cl)]₂(PF₆)₂ (9) have been determined and their magnetic properties have been studied. The value of magnetic coupling between the two nickel(II) ions across the oxamidate bridge [J = − 37.6 (6), −39.9 (8) and −39.7 cm⁻¹ (9)] is sensitive to the distortion of the coordination sphere of the metal ions and the topology of the molecular bridge.     

Synthesis, structure and properties of delocalized transition metal chelates: Diazoketiminato chelates of Co(III) and Pt(II)

The reactions of HL 1 [where HL is 1N-(2-pyridyl-2-methyl)-2-arylazoaniline and is formulated as ArN = NC₆H₄N(H)(CH₂C₅H₄N); Ar = C₆H₅ (for HL¹) or p-MeC₆H₄ (for HL²) or p-ClC₆H₄ (for HL³)] with K₂PtCl₄ and Co(ClO₄)₃ · 6H₂O afforded the (L)PtCl and [(L)₂Co]ClO₄ complexes, respectively. The HL ligands bind the platinum(II) and cobalt(III) centres in a tridentate (N,N,N) fashion, forming new diazoketiminato chelates upon dissociating the amino proton. The X-ray structures of (L³)PtCl and [(L³)₂Co]ClO₄ were determined. Redox properties of the new complexes have been examined.     

Synthesis of 2-oxazolines mediated by N,N′-diisopropylcarbodiimide

N-(β-Hydroxy)amides can be cyclised by reaction with diisopropylcarbodiimide (DIC) to give the corresponding 2-oxazolines in high yields. The reaction requires only very mild Lewis-acid catalysis (5 mol % Cu(OTf)₂) and can be accomplished with simple heating, or in very short reaction times under microwave irradiation.     

Synthesis, characterization and catalytic activity in Heck-type reactions of orthometallated Pd and Pt complexes derived from (1R,2R)-1,2-diaminocyclohexane

The chiral bis-imine (1R,2R)-C₆H₁₀-[E---N=CH---C₆H₃---3,4-(OMe)₂]₂ 1 (LH) reacts with [Pd(OAc)₂] (1:1 molar ratio; OAc=acetate) giving the orthometallated [Pd(OAc)(C₆H₂---4,5-(OMe)₂---2-CH=N-(1R,2R)-C₆H₁₀---N=CH---C₆H₃-3′,4′-(OMe)₂-κ-C,N,N)] 2 (abbreviated as [Pd(OAc)(L-κ-C,N,N)]), through C---H bond activation on only one of the aryl rings and N,N-coordination of the two iminic N atoms. 2 reacts with an excess of LiCl to give [Pd(Cl)(L-κ-C,N,N)] 3. The reaction of 3 with AgClO₄ and neutral or anionic ligands L′ (1:1:1 molar ratio) affords [Pd(L-κ-C,N,N)(L′)](ClO₄) (L′=PPh₃ 4a, NCMe 5, pyridine 6, p-nitroaniline 7) or [Pd(I)(L-κ-C,N,N)] 8. Complex 4a reacts with wet CDCl₃ giving [Pd(C₆H₂---4,5-(OMe)₂---2-CH=N-(1R,2R)---C₆H₁₀---NH₂-κ-C,N,N)(PPh₃)](ClO₄) 4b as a result of the hydrolysis of the C=N bond not involved in the orthometallated ring. The molecular structure of 4b·CH₂Cl₂ has been determined by X-ray diffraction methods. Cleavage of the Pd---N bond trans to the C_aryl atom can be accomplished by coordination of strongly chelating ligands, such as acetylacetonate (acac) or bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane (dppe), forming [Pd(acac-O,O′)(L-κ-C,N)] 9 and [Pd(L-κ-C,N)(dppe-P,P′)](ClO₄) 12, while classical N,N′-chelating ligands such as 1,10-phenantroline (phen) or 2,2′-bipyridyl (bipy) behave as monodentate N-donor ligands yielding [Pd(L-κ-C,N,N)(κ¹-N-phen)](ClO₄) 10 and [Pd(L-κ-C,N,N)(κ¹-N-bipy)](ClO₄) 11. Treatment of 1 with PtCl₂(DMSO)₂ (1:1 molar ratio) in refluxing 2-methoxyethanol gives Cl₂Pt[(NH₂)₂C₆H₁₀---N,N′] 13a and [Pt(Cl)(C₆H₂---4,5-(OMe)₂---2-CH=N-(1R,2R)---C₆H₁₀---NH₂-κ-C,N,N)] 13b, while [Pt(Cl)(L-κ-C,N,N)] 14 can be obtained by reaction of [Pt(μ-Cl)(η³-2-Me---C₃H₄)]₂ with 1 in refluxing CHCl₃. Complexes 2 and 3 catalyzed the arylation of methyl acrylate giving good yields of the corresponding methyl cinnamates and TON up to 847 000. Complex 3 also catalyzes the hydroarylation of 2-norbornene, but with lower yields and without enantioselectivity.     

Metal imidazolato polymers: synthesis, characterization and crystal structure of new silver(I) triphenylphosphine derivatives

When the polymeric complex [Ag(im)]_n (Him = imidazole) is reacted with PPh₃ (PPh₃ = triphenylphosphine), it yields the [Ag₂(μ₂-im)₂(PPh₃)₃]_n and [Ag(μ₂-im)(PPh₃)₂]_n species, shown to contain wavy chains of metal ions, singly bridged by N,N′-exo-bidentate imidazolate ligands. The former, crystallised as the CH₂Cl₂ solvate, contains two non-equivalent silver(I) ions, differing in the number of coordinated phosphines (one, in trigonal planar stereochemistry, or two, having tetrahedral geometry). The latter has a unique independent silver(I) ion in a tetrahedral environment, with two coordinated PPh₃ ligands. The reactivity of known silver(I) azolates with PPh₃, as well as the solution behaviour and (when available) the crystal structures of the corresponding derivatives are taken into consideration for a due comparison.     

Neutral pyridylmethylamide ligands and their mononuclear copper(II) complexes

Mononuclear copper(II) complexes of a family of pyridylmethylamide ligands HL, HL^Me, HL^Ph, HL^Me3 and HL^Ph3, [HL = N-(2-pyridylmethyl)acetamide; HL^Me = N-(2-pyridylmethyl)propionamide; HL^Ph = 2-phenyl-N-(2-pyridylmethyl)acetamide; HL^Me3 = 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2-pyridylmethyl)propionamide; HL^Ph3 = 2,2,2-triphenyl-N-(2-pyridylmethyl)acetamide], were synthesized and characterized. The reaction of copper(II) salts with the pyridylmethylamide ligands yields complexes [Cu(HL)₂(OTf)₂] (1), [Cu(HL^Me)₂](ClO₄)₂ (2), [Cu(HL)₂Cl]₂[CuCl₄] (3), [Cu(HL^Me3)₂(THF)](OTf)₂ (4), [Cu(HL^Me3)₂(H₂O)](ClO₄)₂ (5a and 5b), [Cu(HL^Ph3)₂(H₂O)](ClO₄)₂ (6), [Cu(HL)(2,2′-bipy)(H₂O)](ClO₄)₂ (7), and [Cu(HL^Ph)(2,2′-bipy)(H₂O)](ClO₄)₂ (8). All complexes were fully characterized, and the X-ray structures vary from four-coordinate square-planar, to five-coordinate square-pyramidal or trigonal-bipyramidal. The neutral ligands coordinate via the pyridyl N atom and carbonyl O atom in a bidentate fashion. The spectroscopic properties are typical of mononuclear copper(II) species with similar ligand sets, and are consistent their X-ray structures.     

Spectral study of the structure of compartmental complexes of europium and copper

Compartmental complexes [EuH₂(fsa)₂en]Cl·3H₂O and [CuH₂(fsa)₂en]·0.5H₂O have been synthesized and characterized. The compartmental ligand (H₄(fsa)₂en) is N,N′-bis(3-carboxysalicy- lidene)ethylenediamine. Spectral study indicates that Eu(III) and Cu(II) are coordinated by the ---O₂O₂ coordinating atoms (outside) and the ---N₂O₂ coordinating atoms (inside), respectively. Since there is a considerable difference in the ligand field strength between the “outside” and “inside” coordination spheres, their different fluorescence properties have been investigated by photoacoustic spectroscopy and fluorescence spectroscopy.     

CdS超薄片层包覆TiO2中空结构复合材料的形成和应用

本实验以钛酸四丁酯为钛源,醋酸镉为镉源,利用静电纺丝的方法制备了直径~250 nm的电纺丝纳米纤维。通过高温煅烧和硫化钠溶液进行水热处理,得到CdS超薄片层包覆TiO₂中空结构的纳米纤维。推测该复合结构形貌的形成过程为:在Ti/Cd(摩尔比)为1:1和2:1时,由于CdO的含量较高,反应过程中CdO溶解,并与反应溶液中的S^2-形成CdS超薄片层生长在纤维的外表面,剩余的TiO₂纳米粒子聚集形成中空的纳米管状结构;而Ti/Cd(摩尔比)为4:1和8:1时,由于溶解的CdO较少不足以形成TiO₂纳米管,同时,生成的CdS也不足以完全包覆TiO₂纳米纤维形成非管状结构。当Ti/Cd为1:1时,TiO₂@CdS复合材料具有最好的产氢活性。在300 W氙灯光照条件下和加UVCUT-420 nm滤光片下,50 mg催化剂产氢速率分别为19.7 μmol/h和3.4 μmol/h,这主要是由于所得到的复合结构中TiO₂为非晶材料。进一步在惰性气氛下煅烧,也很难将TiO₂晶化。     

Ion size dominated 1D and 2D Salen lanthanide coordination complexes and their luminescence

Lewis acid/base addition between Ln(NO₃)₃ · 6H₂O (Ln = Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb and Lu) and H₂salen [H₂salen = N,N′-ethylenebis(salicylideneimine)] gives rise to an array of coordination polymeric structures. Crystal structural analysis reveals that Salen effectively functions as a bridging ligand in these compounds. The size of the lanthanide ions controls the structures of these Salen lanthanide complexes. Two representative structures with one dimensional and two dimensional topologies, viz. [Pr(H₂salen)(NO₃)₃(CH₃OH)₂]_n (1) and [Ln(H₂salen)_1.5(NO₃)₃]_n [Ln = Pr (2), Nd (3), Sm (4), Eu (5), Tb (6) and Lu (7)] are reported. Luminescent spectra of complexes 4 and 5 exhibit characteristic metal-centered emission lines. However, the characteristic luminescence of the terbium(III) ion is not observed either in solution or in the solid state of complex 6.     

晶相可控的ZrO2纳米线的无卤制备及表征

采用无卤法制备晶相可控的ZrO₂纳米线. 通过静电纺丝法制备聚乙烯吡咯烷酮(PVP)与Zr(NO₃)₄的复合纤维; 再通过煅烧法在除去聚合物模板的同时制备ZrO₂纳米线. 采用X射线衍射(XRD)、 扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、 透射电子显微镜(TEM)、 傅里叶变换红外光谱(FTIR)仪及热重差热联用热分析仪(DSC-TGA)对材料的晶相结构、 形貌及热稳定性进行表征. 通过改变煅烧温度, 可以实现ZrO₂纳米材料形貌及晶相组成的调控.     

The phenomenon of conglomerate crystallization: Part 52. Stereochemical control of the crystallization pathway by small alterations of ligands

The X-ray structure analysis of mer-trans-[Co(aepn)Cl₂(OH₂)](ClO₄)·H₂O (1) (aepn=N-(2-aminoethyl)-1,3-propanediamine) reveals that the compound crystallizes in an enantiomorphic space group P2₁2₁2₁ implying a spontaneous resolution of its racemic solution, known as conglomerate crystallization. Substitutions of the two chloride ligands with bromides result in the isostructural compound mer-trans-[Co(aepn)Br₂(OH₂)](ClO₄)·H₂O (2), which also crystallizes as a conglomerate in the space group P2₁2₁2₁. Meanwhile, a substitution of the coordinated OH₂ of 1 with NH₃ gives mer-trans-[Co(aepn)Cl₂(NH₃)](ClO₄) (3), which crystallizes as a simple racemate in P2₁/n space group. When N-(3-aminopropyl)-1,3-propanediamine (dpt) is used instead of aepn in the preparation of 1, it gives racemic crystals of mer-trans-[Co(dpt)Cl₂(OH₂)](ClO₄) (4) whose molecular packing pattern is identical to that of 3. In the conglomerate structures, the protons of coordinated water ligand are strongly hydrogen-bonded to the oxygen of a water of crystallization to form a spiral packing structures. In the packing structures of 3 and 4, two molecules of opposite chirality are brought together around a crystallographic center of inversion by hydrogen bonds of the protons of the corresponding tridentate amine ligand with oxygens of perchlorate anion.     

Crystal structure and luminescence property of ternary terbium p-aminobenzoic acid complexes with different second ligands

Ternary terbium complexes with p-aminobenzoic acid (HL), [TbL₃(DMSO)(H₂O)]₂ (1), [TbL₃(DMF)(H₂O)]₂ (2) and [TbL₃(Bpy)(H₂O)]₂·2H₂O (3) (DMSO=dimethyl sulfoxide, DMF=N, N- dimethylformamide, Bpy=2, 2′- bipyridyl) have been synthesized, and their crystal structures determined. The luminescence properties of these complexes, including both the emission quantum yield and the fluorescence lifetime, have been investigated. The effect of a second ligand on the crystal structure and luminescence property of the ternary terbium p-aminobenzoic acid complexes, and the relationship between luminescence properties and crystal structure, including coordination mode of the L⁻ ligand and the characteristics of a second ligand, are discussed.     

基于分子筛模板的银/硅铝无定形结构复合材料的合成及光谱性质

利用硅铝无定形结构作为保护层的银纳米颗粒在杀菌和催化领域具有重要应用. 银纳米颗粒的形貌控制是其优异性能的重要保证, 尤其是具有规则结构的银纳米颗粒的合成一直是该领域的难点. 本文以亚稳态结构的硅铝分子筛作为模板, 在室温条件下采用离子交换方法, 通过调整银离子的含量和离子交换时间, 控制银在分子筛中的分布和含量, 在还原剂N(C₂H₅)₃存在下, 通过微波还原反应获得了不同银/硅铝无定形结构比例的复合材料. 透射电子显微镜测试结果表明, 不同比例的前驱体经微波法还原后, 小尺寸的银纳米颗粒可以分布在无定形的硅铝基质中; 当增大银的比例后, 银纳米颗粒则出现项链式结构, 并且由无定形硅铝薄层链接并包裹. 这类结构既具有银纳米颗粒的催化性能, 同时又在硅铝薄层的保护下表现出良好的稳定性, 在杀菌和催化领域具有广泛的应用前景.     

三乙酰基丙酮合锰(Ⅲ)的敏化光分解光化学的研究

研究了含硫堇的三乙酰基丙酮合锰(Ⅲ)[简称Mn(AA)₃]溶液的紫外光谱的变化。Mn(AA)₃通过中间体Mn(AA)₂,最终还原形成Mn(Ac)₂。观察了氧对反应的影响。Mn(AA)₃的这一敏化分解还原过程与文献报道的它的直接光解反应是一致的,还讨论了反应机理,并为1100nm处的带,即Mn(AA)₃的电荷转移吸收带提供了新的证据。     

Syntheses of complexes containing substituted 4-ethynylquinolines or 1-azabuta-1,3-dienes by addition of imines to a cationic butatrienylidene-ruthenium complex

Reactions of [Ru(=C=C=C=CH₂)(PR₃)₂Cp]⁺ (R=Ph or OMe) with arylimines ArN=CH(C₆H₄R) afford either substituted quinolines, Ru{CCC₉H₄RN(Ar)}(PR₃)₂Cp, by attack of the terminal carbon of the butatrienylidene ligand at the imine carbon, followed by C---C bond formation between the ortho carbon of the N-aryl group and C_γ of the unsaturated carbene, or 1-azabuta-1,3-dienyl complexes, formed by cycloaddition of the N=CH group to C_γ=C_δ of the carbene, followed by opening of the resulting four-membered ring. Some product dependence on the nature of the substituents in the N- and C-aryl groups is found. The N atoms in the products are strongly basic, being readily protonated, methylated or aurated. The molecular structures of nine complexes are reported, together with that of a new modification of RuCl{P(OMe)₃}₂Cp.