Synthesis and Characterization of Ferrocene—Containing Liquid Crystalline Materials with a Bromo—phenyl Moiety

Ten ferrocene-containing liquid crystalline materials,pFcC6H4CO2C6H4N-CHC6H4O2CC6H3BrOCnH2n 1(type I)and p-FcC6H4N=CHC6H4O2CC6H3BrOCnH2n 1(type II),were synthesized by condensation reactions of two ferrocenesubstituted amines,p-FcC6H4CO2C6H4NH2(4)and pFcC6H4NH2(5)(Fc:ferrocenyl)with five bromo-substituted benzaldehydes(3)(H2n 1CnOC6H3BrCOOC6H4CHO,n=2,4,6,8and 10).Their mesogenic behaviors were studied by hot-stage polarized optical microscopy and differential scanning calorimetry,The effects of structure(rigid core,terminal chain length)on the phase transition behaviors were discussed.     

Prediction of Decomposition Temperature for Lanthanide Complexes Involving Cyclopentadienyl and Benzohydroxamic Acid Ligand by ANNs

The decomposition temperatures of the lanthanide organic complexes(η^5-C5H5)2Ln(C6H5CONHO)involving cyclopentadienyl and benzohydroxamic acid ligands were calculated and predicted by the model based on ANNs(artificial neural netowrks)method.The comparison was carried out between results from ANNs method and traditinal regression method.It is proved that ANNs could be used more efficiently for the prediction of decomposition temperature of lanthanide organic complexes.     

Syntheses, Structural Characterization of Fe and Ni Complexes with Polypyrazolyl Borate Ligand ： Fe [ HB （pz） 3 ] 2 and Ni [ HB （pz） 3 ] 2

Fe(Ⅱ) complex Fe[HB(pz)3]2(compound 1, pz=pyrazole) and Ni(Ⅱ) complex Ni[HB(pz)3]2(compound 2) have been obtained by the reaction of MCI2(M=Fe and Ni) with NaHB(pz)3 in MeOH. The two complexes(compounds 1 and 2) were characterized by IR, NMR, elemental analysis and X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in space group P21/c with a=1.224(3) nm, b=1.161(2) nm, c=1.648(3) nm, β=107.62(15)°, V=2.233(8) nm3, Z=2. Compound 2 crystallizes in space group P21/c with a=0.97926(18) nm, b=1.7423(3) nm, c=1.3156(2) nm, β=97.055(16)°, V=2.2277(7) nm3, Z=4. The results of X-ray structural analyses show that both compounds 1 and 2 are monomeric neutral, possessing a similar coordination mode and a similar structure around the metal centers. The related spectral characterizations, steric effects and binding properties are discussed.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Two—dimensional Polymeric Holmium

The title polymeric complex [Ho(H2saln)1.5(NO3)3](H2saln=N,N'-bissalicyclidene-ethylenediamine) C24H24N6O12Ho was prepared and its crystal was characterized by X-ray diffraction. The ligand is dischiff base from salicylaldehyde and ethylenediamine. The complex crystallizes in trigonal system, space group Pc1(No. 165), Mr=753.42, a=15.818(2), c=16.978(3) , V=3681(2) 3, Dx=1.360 g/cm3, Z=4, μ=2.2286 mm-1, F(000)=1492, R=0.049, Rw=0.061. In the complex the coordination number of Ho(Ⅲ) is 9 with the geometry of a tricapped trigonal prism. All of the coordination atoms are oxygen atoms. The Ho(Ⅲ) ions are bridged by the dischiff base to form an infinite two-dimensional polymeric network, parellel to the (001) plane.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Chiral Organogallium and Indium Complexes with Salen Ligands

Several new chiral organogallium and indium complexes with chiral Salen(1 and 2) as anxciliary ligands have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis,IR,^1H NMR and Mass spectroscopy.For the gallium,Mono and bimetallic complexes were obtained,whereas ring closure complexes of indium were obtained.     

Synthesis, Characterization, Spectroscopic and Electrochemical Properties of New Mono- and Binuclear Copper（Ⅰ） Complexes with Substituted 2,2′-Bipyridine

The mono- and binuclear Cu(Ⅰ) complexes with substituted 2,2′-bipyridine and iodide ligands, [CuL2]BF4(L=4-methoxycarbonyl-6-(4-methylphenyl)-2,2′-bipyridine (a), 6-(4-hydroxymethylphenyl)-2,2′-bipyridine (b) and 6-(4-methoxylphenyl)-2,2′-bipyridine (c)) and [Cu2(μ-I)2L2] were prepared, and the crystal structures of the complexes were obtained from signal-crystal X-ray diffractional analysis. The spectroscopic properties of the complexes in dichloromethane are dominated by low energy MLCT bands from 360 to 650 nrn. The electrochemical studies of mononuclear complexes reveal that the complexes have stable copper(Ⅰ) state.     

Synthesis and Uncommon Structural Characterization of Novel Zinc and Cadmium Complexes with Imino Nitroxide Radical

Two novel complexes {[Zn(IM4py)2(tp)(H2O)]·2H2O}n 1 and {[Cd(IM4py)2(tp)- (H2O)]·1.25H2O}n 2 (IM4py = 2-(4'-pyridinyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl and tp = terephthalate dianion) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectrum and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystal data for complex 1: monoclinic, space group C2/c, a = 20.648(7), b = 12.130(4), c = 14.036(4) , β = 106.351(5)o, C32H42N6O9Zn, Mr = 720.09, V = 3373.3(2) 3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.418 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 0.790 mm-1, F(000) = 1512, the final R = 0.0407 and wR = 0.0894 for 3480 independent reflections with Rint = 0.0432. Crystal data for complex 2: monoclinic, space group C2/c, a = 21.332(6), b = 12.063(3), c = 14.246(4) , β = 106.704(4)o, C32H40.50N6O8.25Cd, Mr = 753.60, V = 3511.2(2) 3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.426 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 0.679 mm-1, F(000) = 1554, the final R = 0.0419 and wR = 0.0961 for 3627 independent reflections with Rint = 0.0440. The framework structures of complexes 1 and 2 are 3-D networks via the hydrogen bonds among 1-D chains. The notable characteristics of the two complexes are that the coordination polyhedron of Zn(II) adopts a rare distorted five-coordinate square pyramidal geometry in 1, and the Cd(II) complex exhibits an unusual distorted seven-coordinate pentagonal bipyramid in 2.     

Synthesis, Structure, and Magnetic and Optical Properties of a Novel Chain-like Oxalate-bridging Samarium Complex

A new lanthanide complex [Sm(C2O4)(H2O)5]nCln·2nH2O has been obtained by hydrothermal synthetic method. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P21/n, with a = 7.5438(6), b = 14.3201(11), c = 10.8608(9) , β = 94.565(4)o, V = 1169.55(16) 3, C2H14ClO11Sm, Mr = 399.93, Z = 4, Dc = 2.271 g/cm3, μ = 5.290 cm1, F(000) = 772, the final R = 0.0271 and wR = 0.0632 for 1880 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). X-ray crystal analysis reveals that each Sm(III) atom is nine-coordinated by four oxygen atoms from two oxalate ligands and five coordinated water molecules in a distorted tricapped trigonal prism. The chain-like structure of lanthanide oxalate is reported for the first time. The fluorescent property and magnetic behavior of the title compound were investigated. The θ of –14.3(2)° and J of –0.26 cm-1 indicate antiferromagnetic interaction in the molecule.     

Syntheses and Characterization of Half—Sandwich Zirconium Complexes with Dichalcogenolate o—Carborane Ligands

Metallocene complex Cp2^ttZrCl2(Cp^tt=η^5-1,3-^tBu2C5H3)(1)has been prepared from the reaction of LiCp^tt with ZrCl4 in good yield.Reactions of 1 with dilithium dichalcogenolate o-carboranes afforded new type of half-sandwich compounds with dichalcogenolate o-carboranyl ligands,[Li(THF)4][Cp^ttZr(E2C2B10H10)2](E=S,2a;E=Se,2b)in which only one cyclopentadienyl ring ligand existed.Complexes 1 and 2a were structurally characterized by X-ray analyses.In complex 2a,the Zr(IV)ion is η^5-bound to one 1,3-ditert-cyclopentadienyl ring and σ-bound to four μ2-sulfur atoms of two dithio-carboranes.the zirconium atom and four sulfur atoms form a distorted pyramid.The coordination sphere around the zirconium atom resembles in a piano stool structure with four legs of sulfur stoms and the fulcrum at the zirconium stom.     

铁硫和钴碳混合簇配合物μ-[(CO)_6Co_2PhC_2S](μ-RS)Fe_2(CO)_6的合成及表征

本文表明含炔键的单簇铁硫配合物(μ-PhC≡S)(μ-RS)Fe_2CO)_6 1,在乙醚和室温条件下与Co_2(CO)_8发生络合反应,生成铁硫和钴碳双簇配合物μ-[(OC)_5Co_2PhC_2S](μ-RS)Fe_2(CO)_5 2.本文还表征了双簇配合物2的结构并对R与硫桥原子所连的键型以及影响络合反应的空间位阻因素进行了讨论。     

μ‐Cyano‐1:2κ2C:N‐tetracyano‐1κ4C‐(5‐methyl‐5‐nitro‐3,7‐diazanonane‐1,9‐diamine‐2κ4N1,3,7,9)‐nitrosyl‐1κN‐copper(II)iron(II) dihydrate

The title binuclear complex, [CuFe(CN)₅(C₈H₂₁N₅O₂)(NO)]·2H₂O or [CuFe(nelin)(CN)₅(NO)]·2H₂O (nelin is 5‐methyl‐5‐nitro‐3,7‐di­aza­nonane‐1,9‐di­amine) consists of discrete binuclear mixed‐metal species, with a Cu centre linked to an Fe centre through a cyano bridge, and two water mol­ecules of crystallization. In the complex, the Cu^II ion is coordinated by five N atoms and has a distorted square‐pyramidal geometry. The Fe^II centre is in a distorted octahedral environment.     

Tetraaqua‐1κ4O‐bis(ɛ‐caprolactam‐1κO)‐μ‐cyano‐1:2κ2N:C‐pentacyano‐2κ5C‐iron(III)yttrium(III), a novel cyano‐bridged dinuclear complex

Using caprolactam as a ligand, the novel title cyano‐bridged yttrium(III)–ferricyanide complex, [Y(caprolactam)₂(H₂O)₄Fe(CN)₆] or [FeY(CN)₆(C₆H₁₁NO)₂(H₂O)₄], has been synthesized and structurally characterized. The Y atom is seven‐coordinate and has approximately pentagonal–bipyramidal stereochemistry, with water mol­ecules occupying apical positions. Of the five ligands in equatorial positions, one is the N‐bound bridging cyano group, and flanking this are two O‐­bound caprolactam moieties, which are markedly inclined towards the bridged ferricyanide moiety such that they partially envelop it. Water mol­ecules occupy the remaining two equatorial positions. The Y—N—C—Fe—C—N sequence of atoms lies on a crystallographic twofold axis and is therefore perfectly linear, which has not been observed previously in cyano‐bridged bimetallic complexes.     

Dinuclear complexes with a μ-cyano ligand. XII [1]. synthesis and characterization of cis-[(aa)2FCr–NC–Fe(CN)4NO] (aa = 1,3-propanediamine and 1,2-cyclohexanediamine) kinetics of the anation in the solid state

The new mixed complex salts trans-[CrF(aa)₂(H₂O)][Fe(CN)₅NO] · nH₂O (aa = ethylenediamine, 1,3-propanediamine, and 1,2-cyclohexanediamine) have been synthesized. From solid state heating of these complexes, the two new dinuclear compounds, cis-[(aa)₂FCr? NC? Fe(CN)₄NO] (aa = 1,3-propanediamine and 1,2-cyclohexanediamine) have also been synthesized. All the attempts to prepare the cis or trans-[(en)₂FCr? NC? Fe(CN)₄NO] failed. All the new complexes have been characterized by means of chemical analysis, electronic and infrared spectra, and TG measurements. The kinetics of the solid state dehydration-anation has been investigated in the case of trans-[CrF(chxn)₂(H₂O)][Fe(CN)₅(NO)] by means of isothermal thermogravimetry. From the Activation Energy found (ca. 40 kcal/mol) and by comparison with other data, a chemical mechanism for the dehydration reaction is proposed.     

[Ni(terpy)(H2O)]‐trans‐[Ni‐(μ‐CN)2‐(CN)2]n,a one‐dimensional linear tetra­cyano­nickelate chain

The one‐dimensional chain catena‐poly­[[aqua(2,2′:6′,2′′‐terpyridyl‐κ³N)­nickel(II)]‐μ‐cyano‐κ²N:C‐[bis­(cyano‐κC)nickelate(II)]‐μ‐cyano‐κ²C:N], [Ni(terpy)(H₂O)]‐trans‐[Ni‐μ‐(CN)₂‐(CN)₂]_n or [Ni₂­(CN)₄­(C₁₅H₁₁N₃)(H₂O)], consists of infinite linear chains along the crystallographic [10] direction. The chains are composed of two distinct types of nickel ions, paramagnetic octahedral [Ni(terpy)(H₂O)]²⁺ cations (with twofold crystallographic symmetry) and diamagnetic planar [Ni(CN)₄]^2? anions (with the Ni atom on an inversion center). The [Ni(CN)₄]^2? units act as bidentate ligands bridging through two trans cyano groups thus giving rise to a new example of a trans–trans chain among planar tetra­cyano­nickelate complexes. The coordination geometry of the planar nickel unit is typical of slightly distorted octahedral nickel(II) complexes, but for the [Ni(CN)₄]^2? units, the geometry deviates from a planar configuration due to steric interactions with the ter­pyridine ligands.     

catena‐Poly­[[[1,8‐bis(2‐hydroxy­ethyl)‐1,3,6,8,10,13‐hexa­aza­cyclo­tetra­decane]copper(II)]‐μ‐cyano‐[tri­cyano­nitro­soiron(III)]‐μ‐cyano]

The bimetallic title complex, [CuFe(CN)₅(C₁₂H₃₀N₆O₂)(NO)] or [Cu(L)Fe(CN)₅(NO)] [where L is 1,8‐bis(2‐hydroxy­ethyl)‐1,3,6,8,10,13‐hexa­aza­cyclo­tetra­decane], has a one‐dimensional zigzag polymeric –Cu(L)–NC–Fe(NO)(CN)₃–CN–Cu(L)– chain, in which the Cu^II and Fe^II centres are linked by two CN groups. In the complex, the Cu^II ion is coordinated by four N atoms from the L ligand [Cu—N(L) = 1.999 (2)–2.016 (2) Å] and two cyanide N atoms [Cu—N = 2.383 (2) and 2.902 (3) Å], and has an elongated octahedral geometry. The Fe^II centre is in a distorted octahedral environment, with Fe—N(nitroso) = 1.656 (2) Å and Fe—C(CN) = 1.938 (3)–1.948 (3) Å. The one‐dimensional zigzag chains are linked to form a three‐dimensional network via N—H⋯N and O—H⋯N hydrogen bonds.     

Heterometallic Trinuclear Complexes of Macrocyclic Oxamide: Synthesis,Crystal Structures,and Magnetic Properties

Two heterometallic trinuclear complexes of macrocyclic oxamide [Co(Ni L¹ )₂ L² (H₂O)] · 3H₂O ( 1 ) and [Mn(Ni L¹ )₂ L² (H₂O)] · 0.5CH₃OH · 1.5H₂O ( 2 ) (H₂ L¹ = 2,3‐dioxo‐5,6,14,15‐dibenzo‐1,4,8,12‐tetraazacyclopentadeca‐7,13‐diene, H₂ L² = 5‐sulfosalicylic acid) were synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, and X‐ray diffraction. Single‐crystal X‐ray analyses reveal that both the complexes contain discrete neutral trinuclear [(Ni L¹ )₂M L² (H₂O)] (for 1 and 2 , M = Co, Mn, respectively) moieties. The structures of 1 and 2 have oxamido‐bridged trinuclear [M^IINi^II₂] units and consist of one‐dimensional chains formed by strong intermolecular hydrogen bonds. Furthermore, the magnetic properties of complex 1 were investigated and discussed in detail.     

Cyano‐Bridged Aqua(N,N‐Dimethylacetamide)(cyanoiron)lanthanides from Samarium,Gadolinium, or Holmium Nitrate and Potassium Hexacyanoferrate: Crystal Structures and Magnetochemistry

Three cyano‐bridged aqua(N,N‐dimethylacetamide)(cyanoiron)lanthanide complexes were synthesized by the reaction of K₃Fe(CN)₆, Ln(NO₃)₃⋅6 H₂O (Ln=Sm, Gd, Ho), and N,N‐dimethylacetamide (DMA). The obtained complexes 1 – 3 exhibit different coordination geometries and crystal structures. The polymeric {[Sm(DMA)₂(H₂O)₄Fe(CN)₆⋅5 H₂O}_n ([SmFe]_n; 1 ) has a one‐dimensional chain structure with approximately parallel trans‐positioned bridging CN ligands between the Sm‐ and Fe‐atoms. [(Gd(DMA)₃(H₂O)₄)₂Fe(CN)₆]⋅[Fe(CN)₆]⋅3 H₂O (Gd₂Fe; 2 ) is an isolated trinuclear Gd(1)−Fe−Gd(2) complex with two approximately perpendicular cis‐positioned bridging CN ligands between the two Gd‐atoms and the Fe‐atom. [Ho(DMA)₃(H₂O)₃Fe(CN)₆]⋅3 H₂O (HoFe; 3 ) adopts a single dinuclear crystal structure with only one bridging CN between the Ho‐ and Fe‐atom. Magnetochemistry experiments establish weak antiferromagnetic interactions between Gd^III (and Ho^III) and Fe^III atoms. Especially the [SmFe]_n complex 1 exhibits long‐range magnetic ordering, T_c=3.5 K, and a stronger coercive force, H_c=1400 Oe.     

trans‐Cyano(6‐methyl‐1,4,8,11‐tetraazacyclotetradecan‐6‐amine)cobalt(III) bis(perchlorate) hydrate and trans‐hydroxo(6‐methyl‐1,4,8,11‐tetraazacyclotetradecan‐6‐amine)cobalt(III) bis(perchlorate)

The crystal structures of a pair of closely related macrocyclic cyano‐ and hydroxopenta­amine­cobalt(III) complexes, as their perchlorate salts, are reported. Although the two complexes, [Co(CN)(C₁₁H₂₇N₅)](ClO₄)₂·H₂O and [Co(OH)(C₁₁H₂₇N₅)](ClO₄)₂, exhibit similar conformations, significant differences in the Co—N bond lengths arise from the influence of the sixth ligand (cyano as opposed to hydroxo). The ensuing hydrogen‐bonding patterns are also distinctly different. Disorder in the perchlorate anions was clearly resolved and this was rationalized on the basis of distinct hydrogen‐bonding motifs involving the anion O atoms and the N—H and O—H donors.     

Chiral Recognition of Racemic Proline based on Chiral Macrocyclic Nickel(II) Complex: Synthesis and Crystal Structures

The reactions of dl‐proline with chiral macrocyclic Ni^II complex [Ni(SS‐L)](ClO₄)₂ in acetonitrile/water gave a six‐coordinate enantiomer formulated as [Ni(SS‐L)(l‐Pro)](ClO₄)₂ · H₂O ( 1 ). Another enantiomer of [Ni(RR‐L)(d‐Pro)](ClO₄)₂ · H₂O ( 2 ) was obtained when [Ni(RR‐L)](ClO₄)₂ was used (L = 5,5,7,12,12,14‐hexamethyl‐1,4,8,11‐tetraazacyclotetradecane, Pro = proline). Single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analyses of complexes 1 and 2 revealed that the Ni^II atom has a distorted octahedral coordination arrangement, being coordinated by four nitrogen atoms of L in a folded configuration, plus two carboxylate oxygen atoms of proline in mutually cis positions. Complexes 1 and 2 are supramolecular stereoisomers, which are constructed with hydrogen bonding linking of [Ni(SS‐L)(l‐Pro)]²⁺ and [Ni(RR‐L)(d‐Pro)]²⁺ monomers to form one‐dimensional zigzag chains. The homochiral natures of complexes 1 and 2 were confirmed by solid CD spectroscopy.     

Structurally characterized homotrinuclear Salamo‐type nickel(II) complexes: Synthesis,solvent effect and fluorescence properties

Four new solvent‐induced Ni(II) complexes with chemical formulae [{NiL(μ₂‐OAc)(MeOH)}₂Ni]·2MeOH ( 1 ), [{NiL(μ₂‐OAc)}₂(n‐PrOH)(H₂O)Ni]·n‐PrOH ( 2 ), [{NiL(μ₂‐OAc)(DMF)}₂Ni] ( 3 ) and [{NiL(μ₂‐OAc)(DMSO)}₂Ni]·2DMSO ( 4 ), (H₂L = 4‐Nitro‐4′‐chloro‐2,2′‐[(1,3‐propylene)dioxybis(nitrilomethylidyne)]diphenol) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, FT‐IR, UV–Vis spectra and X‐ray crystallography. X‐ray crystal structure determinations revealed that each of the Ni(II) complexes 1–4 consists of three Ni(II) atoms, two completely deprotonated (L)^2? units, two μ₂‐acetate ions and two coordinated solvent molecules (solvents are methanol, n‐propanol, water, N,N‐dimethylformamide and dimethyl sulphoxide, respectively). Although the four complexes 1–4 were synthesized in different solvents, it is worthwhile that the Ni(II) atoms in the four complexes 1–4 adopt hexa–coordinated with slightly distorted octahedral coordination geometries, and the ratios of the ligand H₂L to Ni(II) atoms are all 2: 3. The complexes 1–4 possess self‐assembled infinite 1D, 3D, 1D and 2D supramolecular structures via the intermolecular hydrogen bonds, respectively. In addition, fluorescence behaviors were investigated in the complexes 1–4 .