Lithiierte Phosphanimin‐Komplexe. Die Kristallstrukturen von [LiCH(Me)PEt2NSiMe3]4 und des Cuprats [Li{Me3SiNPMe2CH2–Cu–CH(SiMe2OLi)PMe2NSiMe3}]2

Lithiated Phosphoraneimine Complexes. Crystal Structures of [LiCH(Me)PEt₂NSiMe₃]₄ and of Cuprate [Li{Me₃SiNPMe₂CH₂–Cu–CH(SiMe₂OLi)PMe₂NSiMe₃}]₂ [LiCH(Me)PEt₂NSiMe₃]₄ ( 1 ) has been obtained as colorless, oxygen and moisture sensitive crystals from the reaction of the silylated phosphoraneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ with ⁿbutyllithium in ⁿhexane at 0 °C. 1 crystallizes in the tetragonal space group I4₁/acd with eight formula units per unit cell. Lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = b = 1505.2(1), c = 4747.4(6) pm, R₁ = 0.0278. 1 forms a Li₄ tetrahedron, the faces of which are capped with the carbon atoms of the carbanionic ‐CH(Me)‐ groups. The nitrogen atoms occupy the corners of the Li₄ tetrahedron by means of “inner solvation”. The cuprate [Li{Me₃SiNPMe₂CH₂–Cu–CH(SiMe₂OLi)PMe₂NSiMe₃}]₂ ( 4 ) has been obtained from the known [LiCH₂PMe₂NSiMe₃]₄ and copper(I) iodide in the presence of silicon grease (‐OSiMe₂‐)_n in diethylether, forming colorless oxygen and moisture sensitive crystals. 4 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P 1 with one formula unit per unit cell. Lattice dimensions at –50 °C: a = 1025.4(2), b = 1145.5(2), c = 1261.0(2) pm, α = 65.19(1)°, β = 79.55(1)°, γ = 77.94(1)°, R₁ = 0.039. 4 forms a centrosymmetric dimeric molecule with a central Li₂O₂ four‐membered ring, the oxygen atoms of which are connected by ‐SiMe₂‐ bridges with the cuprate fragment > CH–Cu–CH₂‐.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Vanadiums Die Kristallstruktur von [V3Cl6(NPMe3)5+]2[V4O4Cl8(NPMe3)22−] ·; 6 CH3CN

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Vanadium. The Crystal Structure of [V₃Cl₆(NPMe₃)₅⁺]₂[V₄O₄Cl₈(NPMe₃)₂^2?] · 6 CH₃CN Vanadiumtetrachloride reacts in CCl₄ solution with Me₃SiNPMe₃ to form the donor acceptor complex [VCl₄(Me₃SiNPMe₃)], which reacts with excess Me₃SiNPMe₃ in boiling acetonitrile to form the phosphoraneiminato complex [V₃Cl₆(NPMe₃)₅]⁺Cl^?. Partial hydrolysis in acetonitrile solution leads to black single crystals of [V₃Cl₆(NPMe₃)₅⁺]₂[V₄O₄Cl₈(NPMe₃)₂^2?] · 6 CH₃CN, which are characterized by a crystal structure determination. Space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, structure solution with 3 008 observed unique reflections, R = 0.090. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1 379.0, b = 1 915.8, c = 2 278 pm, β = 102,79°. In the complex cation the three vanadium atoms form a trigonal bipyramid with two μ₃-NPMe₃ groups; the residual NPMe₃^? groups and the chlorine atoms are in terminal functions. In the anion [V₄O₄Cl₈(NPMe₃)₂]^2? the vanadium atoms are linked by μ₂-O atoms to form a rectangle; in addition the two phosphoraneiminato ligands form μ₂-N bridges.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Cobalt und Zink mit Heterocubanstruktur. Die Kristallstrukturen von [CoI(NPMe3)]4 und [ZnI(NPMe3)]4

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Cobalt and Zinc with Heterocubane Structure. Crystal Structures of [CoI(NPMe₃)]₄ and [ZnI(NPMe₃)]₄ The title compounds have been prepared from CoI₂ and ZnI₂, respectively, and Me₃SiNPMe₃ by fusion reactions at 180°C in the presence of sodium fluoride. They crystallize from dichloromethane as dark green (Co) or colourless (Zn) single crystals including three molecules CH₂Cl₂ per formula unit, which were characterized by crystal structure determinations. [CoI(NPMe₃)]₄ · 3 CH₂Cl₂: Space group P3m1, Z = 2, structure solution with 2376 independent reflections, R = 0.033. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = b = 1455.8, c = 1270.5 pm. [ZnI(NPMe₃)]₄ · 3 CH₂Cl₂: Space group P3m1, Z = 2, structure solution with 2197 independent reflections, R = 0.043. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = b = 1454.9, c = 1270.5 pm. Both complexes 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°.     

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.     

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.     

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°.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Antimons. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Sb2Cl5(NPMe3)2][SbCl6] · CH3CN und [SbCl(NPPh3)]2[SbCl6]2 · 6 CH3CN

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Antimony. The Crystal Structures of [Sb₂Cl₅(NPMe₃)₂][SbCl₆] · CH₃CN and [SbCl(NPPh₃)]₂[SbCl₆]₂ · 6 CH₃CN The title compounds are formed by reaction of antimony pentachloride in acetonitrile solution with the phosphorane iminato complexes SbCl₂(NPMe₃) and SbCl₂(NPPh₃), respectively, which themselves are synthesized by reaction of antimony trichloride with Me₃SiNPR₃ (R = Me, Ph). The complexionic compounds are characterized by ¹²¹Sb Mössbauer spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [Sb₂Cl₅(NPMe₃)₂][SbCl₆] · CH₃CN: Space group P4₁, Z = 4, 3 698 observed unique reflections, R = 0.022. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = b = 1 056.0(1), c = 2 709.6(2) pm. The structure consists of SbCl₆^? ions and cations [Sb₂Cl₅(NPMe₃)₂(CH₃CN)]⁺, in which one Sb^III atom and one Sb^V atom are bridged by the N atoms of the phosphorane iminato ligands. [SbCl(NPPh₃)]₂[SbCl₆]₂ · 6 CH₃CN: Space group P1 , Z = 2, 5 958 observed unique reflections, R = 0.033. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 989.4(11), b = 1 273(1), c = 1 396(1) pm, α = 78.33(7), β = 77.27(8)°, γ = 86.62(8)°. The structure consists of SbCl₆^? ions and centrosymmetric cations [SbCl(NPPh₃)(CH₃CN)₂]₂²⁺, in which the antimony atoms are bridged by the N atoms of the phosphorane iminato ligands.     

[Zr2Cl4(NPMe3)4(HNPMe3)] · CH3CN,ein Phosphaniminato-Komplex mit ZrN-Doppelbindungen

[Zr₂Cl₄(NPMe₃)₄(HNPMe₃)] · CH₃CN, a Phosphorane Iminato Complex with Zr?N Double Bonds The title compound has been prepared from a molten mixture of ZrCl₄ with Me₃SiNPMe₃ in the presence of potassium fluoride and subsequent extraction with acetonitrile. According to the crystal structure determination the zirconium atoms are linked by three μ₂-N atoms of two NPMe₃^? groups and by the HNPMe₃ molecule. Two terminal bounded chlorine atoms and a terminally coordinated NPMe₃^? ligand complete the distorted octahedral surrounding of the zirconium atoms thus forming an edge sharing double octahedron. The ZrN bond lengths of the terminal NPMe₃^? groups of 194.6 pm correspond with double bonds.     

Die Kristallstrukturen der Triarylzinkate [Mg2Br3(THF)6][ZnPh3] und [MgBr(THF)5][ZnMes3]

Crystal Structures of the Triarylzincates [Mg₂Br₃(THF)₆][ZnPh₃] and [MgBr(THF)₅][ZnMes₃] The title compounds were obtained from reactions of the phosphoraneiminato complex [ZnBr(NPMe₃)]₄ with excess Grignard reagents RMgBr (R = C₆H₅, 2,4,6-(CH₃)₃–C₆H₂) in THF solution. According to X-ray structure determinations the [ZnR₃]^– ions contain zinc atoms which are coordinated in a planar fashion with Zn–C distances of 200.7 pm (R = Ph) and 203.4 pm (R = Mes) in average.     

Alternativ-Liganden. III. Koordinatives verhalten von chelatliganden des typs me2XSi(Me2)CH2XMe2 (X  N und/oder P: Me  CH3)

Co-ordinative Properties of Chelating Ligands of the Type Me₂XSi(Me₂)CH₂XMe₂ (X ? N and/or P; Me ? CH₃) The reactions of the ligands L ? Me₂XSi(Me₂)CH₂XMe₂ (X ? N and/or P; Me ? CH₃) with M(CO)₆ and M(CO)₄norbor (norbor ? norbornadiene) (M ? Cr, Mo), respectively, yield derivatives of the types M(CO)₅L, M(CO)₄L, and M(CO)₄L₂, respectively. M(CO)₅L compounds are formed from the hexacarbonyls with Me₂NSiMe₂CH₂PMe₂, whereas the ligand Me₂NSiMe₂CH₂NMe₂ does not afford analogous derivatives under the same conditions. Even on substitution of the diene-ligand in M(CO)₄norbor by Me₂NSiMe₂CH₂PMe₂ the chelate complexes M(CO)₄NMe₂SiMe₂CH₂PMe₂ are not obtained, but the cis-disubstituted products M(CO)₄[PMe₂CH₂SiMe₂NMe₂]₂ with phosphorus acting as donor atom are produced. The ligands Me₂PSiMe₂CH₂XMe₂(X ? N, P) give the chelate complexes M(CO)₄PMe₂SiMe₂CH₂XMe₂ in high yields. The new compounds were identified by analytical and spectroscopic (PMR, IR, mass spectra) methods.     

Die Kristallstrukturen des Phosphaniminato‐Komplexes [INi(NPMe3)]4 · C4H8O · C7H8 und des Phosphanimin‐Komplexes [INi{Me2Si(NPMe3)2}(HNPMe3)]+I—

Crystal Structures of the Phosphoraneiminato Complex [INi(NPMe₃)]₄ · C₄H₈O · C7H₈ and of the Phosphanimine Complex [INi{Me₂Si(NPMe₃)₂}(HNPMe₃)]⁺I^— The phosphoraneiminato complex [INi(NPMe₃)]₄ was obtained by reaction of NiI₂ in molten Me₃SiNPMe₃ in the presence of potassium fluoride at 200 °C. Dark‐green single crystals of [INi(NPMe₃)]₄ · C₄H₈O · C₇H₈ were formed from THF‐toluene solution. According to the X‐ray crystal structure determination the complex has a Ni₄N₄ heterocubane core and its symmetry deviates only marginally from T_d (space group Pca2₁, Z = 4, a = 3160.7(6), b = 1001.5(1), c = 1422.6(8) pm). The [INi(NPMe₃)]₄ molecules are stacked to columns parallel to b, with a nearly tetragonal pattern in projection on (010). The solvent molecules reside in channels between the columns. A side product of the synthesis were blue single crystals of the phosphanimine complex [INi{Me₂Si(NPMe₃)₂}(HNPMe₃)]⁺I^—. The crystal structure determination (space group Pca2₁, Z = 4, a = 1213.3(4), b = 1582.7(6), c = 1339.7(4) pm) revealed a distorted tetrahedral coordination of the Ni atom in the cation; the coordinated atoms are the two N atoms of the chelating bis(phosphane)imine molecule, the N atom of the phosphaneimine molecule HNPMe₃ and one iodo ligand.     

Reaktionen silylierter Phosphanimine mit Iodmonochlorid und Iodtrichlorid. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Me3SiNPMe3 · ICl], [Ph3PNCl · ICl] und [Me3PN(H)PMe3] [ICl2]2

Reactions of Silylated Phosphorane Imines with Iodine Monochloride and Iodine Trichloride. The Crystal Structures of [Me₃SiNPMe₃ · ICl], [Ph₃PNCl · ICl], and [Me₃PN(H)PMe₃][ICl₂]₂ The donor-acceptor complex [Me₃SiNPMe₃ · ICl] has been prepared from Me₃SiNPMe₃ and ICl in acetonitrile solution forming yellow-orange crystals. [Ph₃PNCl · ICl] can be prepared by the reaction of Me₃SiNPPh₃ with ICl₃ in dichloromethane solution forming pale yellow crystals. [Me₃PN(H)PMe₃][ICl₂]₂ is formed in a small amount by a slow reaction of Me₃SiNPMe₃ with ICl₃ in CCl₄ suspension in the presence of traces of moisture. All samples are characterized by IR spectroscopy and by X-ray structure analyses. [Me₃SiNPMe₃ · ICl] (1) : Space group Iba2, Z = 8, structure solution with 1 727 observed unique reflections, R = 0.051. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 1 510.7, b = 1 862.8, c = 988.9 pm. 1 has a molecular structure in which the N atom of the phosphorane imine is connected with the iodine atom of the ICl molecule in a linear arrangement N? I? Cl. Bond lengths N? I = 222.7 pm, I? Cl = 265.1 pm. [Ph₃PNCl · ICl] (2) : Space group Pna2₁, Z = 4, structure solution with 1 530 observed unique reflections, R = 0.030. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1 522.8, b = 1 408.3, c = 865.8 pm. 2 has a molecular structure in which the N atom of the N chlorophosphorane imine is connected with the iodine atom of the ICl molecule in a linear arrangement. Bond lengths N? Cl = 174.4 pm, N? I = 229.5 pm, I? Cl = 251.2 pm. [Me₃PN(H)PMe₃][ICl₂]₂ (3) : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 1 989 observed unique reflections, R = 0.029. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1 223.1, b = 1 090.2, c = 1 482.8 pm, β = 112.21°. 3 consists of [Me₃PN(H)PMe₃]²⁺ ions and ICl₂^? anions. The PNP bond angle of the dication amounts to 134.4° with PN distances of 165.6 and 166.1 pm, approximately according to double bonds.     

Cobalt(II)-organische Phosphaniminato-Komplexe mit Heterocuban-Struktur. Kristallstrukturen von [CoBr(NPR3)]4 mit R = Me,Et, [Co(C≡C–CMe3)(NPMe3)]4 und [Co(C≡C–SiMe3)(NPEt3)]4

Organo-Cobalt(II) Phosphorane Iminato Complexes with Heterocubane Structures. Crystal Structures of [CoBr(NPR₃)]₄ with R = Me, Et, [Co(C≡C–CMe₃)(NPMe₃)]₄, and [Co(C≡C–SiMe₃)(NPEt₃)]₄ The phosphorane iminato complexes [CoBr(NPR₃)]₄, which are accessible by reaction of CoBr₂ with the silylated phosphorane imines Me₃SiNPR₃ (R = Me, Et) in the melt at 180 °C and in the presence of KF, can be transformed into the alkynyl complexes [Co(C≡C–CMe₃) · (NPMe₃)]₄ and [Co(C≡C–SiMe₃)(NPEt₃)]₄ on obtaining the heterocubane structures, when caused to react with the lithium organic reagents LiC≡C–CMe₃ and LiC≡C–SiMe₃ in THF at 0 °C. According to the crystal structure analyses all four of the compounds form heterocubane structures with only slightly distorted Co₄N₄ cubic structures.     

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.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Phosphanimin-Komplexe MCl2(Me3SiNPMe3)2 mit M = Zn und Co,und CoCl2(HNPMe3)2

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of the Phosphaneimine Complexes MCl₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃)₂ with M = Zn and Co, and CoCl₂(HNPMe₃)₂ The molecular complexes MCl₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃)₂ (M = Zn, Co) have been prepared by the reaction of the dichlorides of zinc and cobalt with Me₃SiNPMe₃ in CH₃CN and CH₂Cl₂, respectively, whereas the complex CoCl₂(HNPMe₃)₂ has been prepared by the reaction of CoCl₂ with NaF in boiling acetonitrile in the presence of Me₃SiNPMe₃. All complexes were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. The complexes MCl₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃)₂ crystallize isotypically. ZnCl₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃)₂: Space group P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4, 2677 observed unique reflections, R = 0.024. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1243.6; b = 1319.0; c = 1464.7 pm. CoCl₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃)₂: Space group P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4, 3963 observed unique reflections, R = 0,071. Lattice dimensions at ?80°C: a = 1236.3; b = 1317.4; c = 1457.6 pm. CoCl₂(HNPMe₃)₂ · CH₂Cl₂: Space group Pbca, Z = 8, 1354 observed unique reflections, R = 0.055. Lattice dimensions at ?80°C: a = 1247.3; b = 998.4; c = 2882.4 pm. All complexes have monomeric molecular structures, in which the metal atoms are coordinated in a distorted tetrahedral fashion by the two chlorine atoms and by the nitrogen atoms of the phosphaneimine molecules.     

Comparative Study of Phosphine and N‐Heterocyclic Carbene Stabilized Group 13 Adducts [L(EH3)] and [L2(E2Hn)]

Quantum chemical calculations using density functional theory at the BP86/TZ2P level have been carried out to determine the geometries and stabilities of Group 13 adducts [(PMe₃)(EH₃)] and [(PMe₃)₂(E₂H_n)] (E=B–In; n=4, 2, 0). The optimized geometries exhibit, in most cases, similar features to those of related adducts [(NHC^Me)(EH₃)] and [(NHC^Me)₂(E₂H_n)] with a few exceptions that can be explained by the different donor strengths of the ligands. The calculations show that the carbene ligand L=NHC^Me (:C(NMeCH)₂) is a significantly stronger donor than L=PMe₃. The equilibrium geometries of [L(EH₃)] possess, in all cases, a pyramidal structure, whereas the complexes [L₂(E₂H₄)] always have an antiperiplanar arrangement of the ligands L. The phosphine ligands in [(PMe₃)₂(B₂H₂)], which has C_s symmetry, are in the same plane as the B₂H₂ moiety, whereas the heavier homologues [(PMe₃)₂(E₂H₂)] (E=Al, Ga, In) have C_i symmetry in which the ligands bind side‐on to the E₂H₂ acceptor. This is in contrast to the [(NHC^Me)₂(E₂H₂)] adducts for which the NHC^Me donor always binds in the same plane as E₂H₂ except for the indium complex [(NHC^Me)₂(In₂H₂)], which exhibits side‐on bonding. The boron complexes [L₂(B₂)] (L=PMe₃ and NHC^Me) possess a linear arrangement of the LBBL moiety, which has a B?B triple bond. The heavier homologues [L₂(E₂)] have antiperiplanar arrangements of the LEEL moieties, except for [(PMe₃)₂(In₂)], which has a twisted structure in which the PInInP torsion angle is 123.0°. The structural features of the complexes [L(EH₃)] and [L₂(E₂H_n)] can be explained in terms of donor–acceptor interactions between the donors L and the acceptors EH₃ and E₂H_n, which have been analyzed quantitatively by using the energy decomposition analysis (EDA) method. The calculations predict that the hydrogenation reaction of the dimeric magnesium(I) compound L′MgMgL′ with the complexes [L(EH₃)] is energetically more favorable for L=PMe₃ than for NHC^Me.     

[Li(THF)][Zn3(CH2CN)3(LiBr)(NPMe3)4] — ein funktionalisierter Phosphaniminato‐Komplex von Zink mit supramolekularer Struktur

[Li(THF)][Zn₃(CH₂CN)₃(LiBr)(NPMe₃)₄] — a functionalized Phosphoraneiminato Complex of Zinc with Supramolecular Structure [Li(THF)][Zn₃(CH₂CN)₃(LiBr)(NPMe₃)₄] ( 1 ) has been prepared from the heterocubane [ZnBr(NPMe₃)]₄ and LiCH₂CN in tetrahydrofuran suspension to give colourless crystals which were characterized by IR‐spectroscopy and by a crystal structure analysis. 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pnam with four units per unit cell. Lattice dimensions at 203 K: a = 2156.9(10), b = 1546.9(14), c = 1226.2(4) pm, R₁ = 0.0756. The structure consists of the anionic heterocubane [Zn₃(CH₂CN)₃(LiBr)(NPMe₃)₄]^—, the eight skeleton atoms of which are the three zinc atoms and the lithium atom as well as the four nitrogen atoms of the phosphoraneiminato groups. The charge of this anionic cube is compensated by a Li⁺‐ion to which is coordinated a THF molecule, as well as three cyanomethyl‐nitrogen atoms of three different cubes. This results in the formation of a three‐dimensional supramolecular structure.     

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 der Phosphaniminato-Komplexe [MCl2(NPPh3)]2 mit M = Al und Ga, [SbCl2(NPMe3)(DMF)]2 sowie des Phosphanimin-Komplexes [Ph3PNH · BF3] · THF

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of the Phosphorane Iminato Complexes [MCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ with M = Al and Ga, [SbCl₂(NPMe₃)(DMF)]₂, and of the Phosphorane Imine Complex [Ph₃PNH · BF₃] · THF The phosphorane iminato complexes [MCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ with M = Al and Ga and [SbCl₂(NPMe₃)(DMF)]₂ are formed as colourless crystals by reactions of the anhydrous trichlorides MCl₃ (M = Al, Ga, Sb) with the corresponding silylated phosphorane imines Me₃SiNPR₃ in acetonitrile and in dimethyl formamide, respectively. The phosphorane imine derivative [Ph₃PNH · BF₃] · THF is formed from Me₃SiNPPh₃ and boron trifluoride etherate in boiling tetrahydrofuran. The compounds are characterized by their i. r. spectra and by crystal structure analyses. [AlCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ : Space group P1 , Z = 1, structure solution with 1 585 observed unique reflections, R = 0.061. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 917.6, b = 1 053.5, c = 1 145.2 pm, α = 111.72°, β = 100.80°, γ = 109.95°. [GaCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ : Space group P1 , Z = 1, structure solution with 2 586 observed unique reflections, R = 0.066. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 917.5, b = 1 058.3, c = 1 153.7 pm, α = 105.52°, β = 107.75°, γ = 109.88°. In both compounds the metal atoms are linked to planar M₂N₂ four-membered rings via the N-atoms of the phosphorane iminato groups. [SbCl₂(NPMe₃)(DMF)]₂ : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, structure solution with 3 805 observed unique reflections, R = 0.038. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1 913.0, b = 726.8, c = 2 040.7 pm, β = 113.62°. The unit cell contains two symmetry independent dimeric molecules, in which the antimony atoms are centrosymmetricly μ₂ linked via the N-atoms of the phosphorane iminato groups. Along with the oxygen atom of the dimethyl formamide molecule the Sb atoms achieve a ψ-octahedral environment. [Ph₃PNH · BF₃] · THF : Space group C2/c, Z = 8, structure solution with 2 048 observed unique reflections, R = 0.058. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 2 460.4, b = 869.2, c = 1 978.0 pm, β = 116.35°.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Phosphanimin-Komplexe [Cu(μ-HNPEt3)]4(O3S–CF3)4 und [Pt2Me6(μ-I)2(μ-HNPMe3)]

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of the Phosphaneimine Complexes [Cu(μ-HNPEt₃)]₄(O₃S–CF₃)₄ and [Pt₂Me₆(μ-I)₂(μ-HNPMe₃)] The title compounds have been prepared by the reaction of copper(I)triflate with [NiBr(NPEt₃)]₄ in CH₂Cl₂ suspension in the presence of water, and by the reaction of [PtMe₃I]₄ with Me₃SiNPMe₃ in boiling toluene in the presence of cesium fluoride, respectively. According to the crystal structure determinations the cation of the copper complex forms tetrameric units [Cu(HNPEt₃)]₄⁴⁺ with S₄ symmetry with Cu–N bond lengths of 191.6 and 192.1 pm. In the platinum complex the platinum atoms are linked by two μ-I bridging atoms as well as by the μ-N atom of the HNPMe₃ ligand with Pt–N bond lengths of 228.1 and 229.5 pm.