A comparison of the coordination preferences of Zn, Co, and Cd(II) with the heteroscorpionate ligand (2-hydroxy-3-t-butyl-methylphenyl)bis (3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)methane

Reaction of the Zn, Cd, or Co nitrate salts with the deprotonated ligand (2-hydroxy-3-t-butyl-methylphenyl)bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)methane (L1O^–) in methanol produced the following complexes: [(L1OH)Zn(NO₃)₂] in two isomorphs, a = 40.983(8) Å, b = 9.571(2) Å, c = 15.667(8) Å, = 90, = 106.38(1), = 90, C2/c, and a = 13.027(3) Å, b = 14.781(4) Å, c = 16.107(3) Å, = 90, = 105.30(1), = 90, P2₁/n; [(L1OH)Cd(pz)(NO₃)₂] a = 14.7476(2) Å, b = 13.5411(2) Å, c = 16.7223(2) Å, = 90, = 110.3840(10), = 90, P2₁/c; and [(L1O)Co(pz)(NO₃)] a = 11.4240(2) Å, b = 13.4498(2) Å, c = 13.8056(2) Å, = 105.2080(10), = 105.8130(10), = 112.7470(10), P . The Zn adopts a pseudotetrahedral four-coordinate geometry where the potentially tridentate ligand is actually bidentate with a protonated and uncoordinated phenoxy arm. The Co complex is pseudooctahedral six-coordinate where the phenoxy arm is deprotonated and coordinated. Finally the Cd complex is seven-coordinate but the metal is not coordinated through the phenoxy group that is again protonated.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of a terephthalato-bridged copper(II) complex [Cu2(tpt)(bpy)2(H2O)4] [Cu2(tpt)3 (bpy)2(H2O)2]

A terephthalato-bridged copper(II) complex [Cu₂(tpt)(bpy)₂(H₂O)₄][Cu₂(tpt)₃(bpy)₂ (H₂O)₂] (1) (tpt = terephthalate, bpy =; 2,2'-bipyridine) was synthesized by the reaction of Cu(ClO₄)₂ 6H₂O and terephthalic acid in the presence of 2,2'-bipyridine in H₂O solution. Crystal structure of 1 was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis in the triclinic space group P , with a = 10.7327(10) Å, b = 11.1658(11) Å, c = 17.3768(16) Å, = 108.063(2), = 91.064(2), = 116.721(2), V = 1737.5(3) ų, and Z = 2. Both the anion and the countercation in 1 are copper(II) complexes linked by terephthalate bridges in the bis(monodentate) (syn–anti) mode. The anion and the countercation are also linked by two hydrogen bonds between coordinating water molecules and terephthalate ligand.     

Synthesis and structural characterization of 2-mercapto-1-tert-butylimidazole and its Group 12 metal derivatives (HmimtBu)2MBr2 (M = Zn, Cd, Hg)

2-Mercapto-1-tert-butylimidazole (Hmim^tBu) and its Group 12 metal complexes (Hmim^tBu)₂ MBr₂ (M = Zn, Cd, Hg) have been readily prepared and structurally characterized. Whereas the former displays a dimeric structure in the solid state with two S H–N interactions linking each pair of molecules, the four-coordinate complexes exhibit distorted tetrahedral geometries with the S–M–S angles in the range 103.2–135.2. The average M–Br bond lengths are 2.401, 2.567, and 2.688 Å for M = Zn, Cd, and Hg, respectively, and the corresponding average M–S bond distances are 2.350, 2.540, and 2.467 Å. The average C–S bond length for all the complexes (1.72 Å) is only ca. 0.02 Å longer than the corresponding value in the free ligand. Hmim^tBu is orthorhombic, space group Pbca, a = 10.1571(5) Å, b = 9.7906(5) Å, c = 17.6616(9) Å, V = 1756.34(15) ų, Z = 8; (Hmim^tBu)₂ZnBr₂ is monoclinic, space group C2/c, a = 17.187(3) Å, b = 8.9908(17) Å, c = 15.560(3) Å, = 117.206(3), V = 2138.3(7) ų, Z = 4; (Hmim^tBu)₂CdBr₂ is triclinic, space group P , a = 7.4625(6) Å, b = 9.6149(9) Å, c = 31.020(3) Å, = 93.485(2), = 94.579(2), = 103.872(2), V = 2146.6(3) ų, Z = 4; (Hmim^tBu)₂HgBr₂ is monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 6.8908(6) Å, b = 10.2397(9) Å, c = 29.859(3) Å, = 94.364(2), V = 2100.7(3) ų, Z = 4.     

Synthesis and structural characterization of fac-BrMn(CO)3{PH(C6H5)2}2

In attempts to find appropriated methods for preparation of unstable sulfinyl and sulfonylphosphane complexes we have synthesized the diphenylphosphine complexes of Mn(I), BrMn(CO)₄PHPh₂, (1) and BrMn(CO)₃(PHPh₂)₂ (2). Both should undergo electrophilic substitution in the presence of an adequated base. Parallel to the reactions of stabilization of phosphanes we have studied by means of x-ray analysis the structure of fac-BrMn(CO)₃(PHPh₂)₂ (2). The compound crystallizes in the triclinic space group P, a = 9.840(2), b = 11.207(2), c = 13.083(3) Å, = 72.00(3), = 69.59(3), = 81.41(3)°, U = 1284.7(4) ų, and Z = 2. In this complex the manganese atom shows an octahedral coordination geometry, with three carbonyl ligands in a fac arrangement, and one bromide and two diphenylphosphine ligands cis to each other.     

Crystal structures of diphosphinated group 6 Fischer alkoxy carbenes

The crystal structures of four diphosphinated Group 6 Fischer alkoxy carbenes with the compositions fac-(dppe)(CO)₃M–C(OR)(R) (R = Me, R = Et, M = Cr, 1; R = Ph, R = Me, M = Cr, 2; R = Me, R = Me, M = W, 3; R/OR = 3-methyl-2-oxacyclopentylidenyl, M = Cr, 4) have been determined at 243 K. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c with a = 11.2243(11) Å, b = 18.5998(18) Å, c = 15.1260(15) Å, = 107.056(4), V = 3019.0(5) ų, and Z = 4. Compound 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c with a = 11.8102(9) Å, b = 18.3152(14) Å, c = 15.0262(12) Å, = 93.753(3), V = 3243.3(4) ų, and Z = 4. Compound 3 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c with a = 11.3458(6) Å, b = 18.5772(9) Å, c = 15.3883(8) Å, = 108.576(6), V = 3074.5(3) ų, and Z = 4. Compound 4 crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group Pna2₁ with a = 22.6509(14) Å, b = 9.8118(6) Å, c = 13.7507(8) Å, V = 3056.0(3) ų, and Z = 4. Steric repulsions with the dppe ligand favor a conformation with the alkoxy moiety directed toward the dppe backbone, in an E geometry, in 1–4.     

Caging the mercurous ion: a tetradentate tripodal nitrogen ligand enhances stability and J(1H199Hg)

The dimeric mercurous ion has been encapsulated by a pair of the tetradentate tripodal nitrogen ligands tris[(2-(6-methylpyridyl))methyl]amine (TLA). The complex [Hg₂(TLA)₂](ClO₄)₂ (1) was isolated directly from an acetonitrile solution of Hg(ClO₄)₂ 3H₂O and TLA. Complex 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group with a = 10.537(2) Å, b = 10.751(2) Å, c = 10.907(2) Å, = 75.20(3), = 73.73(3), = 75.73(3), and Z = 1. The cation is located an inversion center. The Hg–Hg and Hg–N_amine bond distances are 2.5469(8) and 2.297(6) Å, respectively, and the average Hg–N_pyridyl bond length is 2.75(7) Å. Complex 1 was stable indefinitely in acetonitrile-d ₃ solution, permitting detection of 13 and 22 Hz heteronuclear couplings between the Hg(I) ions and the methylene protons of the ligand. Comparisons with the structures and spectroscopic properties of related mercuric and mercurous complexes are made.     

Preparation and characterization of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrakis(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl) phenyl)borate, [bmim]BARF

Attempts to prepare novel air and moisture stable room-temperature ionic liquids have afforded a new 1,3-dialkylimidazolium tetraarylborate salt: 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrakis(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)borate, [bmim]BARF, 1. Crystal data: C₈₀ H ₅₄ b ₂F₄₈N₄, monoclinic space group P2(1)/n, a = 21.2622(17) Å, b = 15.8037(13) Å, c = 26.227(2) Å, = 101.841(2) , V = 8625.3(12) ų, Z = 1.544.     

Syntheses and X-ray structures of new phenoxy imino compounds

Four new phenoxy imino compounds were synthesized, and the solid-state structures of 1–3 were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction study, giving crystallographic data as follows. 2-Acetyl-6-[1-(2,6-diisopropylphenylimino)ethyl]-4-methylphenol (1): a = 13.5893(5) Å, b = 10.5781(4) Å, c = 15.6778(4) Å, = 113.1804(18), P2₁/c. 2,6-[1-(2,6-Diisopropylphenylimino)ethyl]-4-methylphenol (2): a = 12.1909(5) Å, b = 16.3324(6) Å, c = 15.9456(7) Å, = 96.990(2), P2₁/c. 2-Acetyl-6-[1-(4-bromine-2,6-dimethylphenylimino)ethyl]-4-methylphenol (3): a = 7.5337(4) Å, b = 10.0457(5) Å, c = 12.6163(4) Å, = 90.139(3), = 104.003(3), = 106.485(2), P–1. Their molecular structures show that the 2,6-substituted phenyl ring is located approximately orthogonal to the hydroxyphenyl ring with the dihedral angle varying from 85.2 to 101.4.for X-ray Diffraction     

X-ray diffraction structure of (5S)-3,4-dichloro-5-menthoxy-2(5H)-furanone

The structure of (5S)-3,4-dichloro-5-menthoxy-2(5H)-furanone is reported. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁: a = 6.650(2) Å, b = 8.038(3) Å, c = 14.858(8) Å, = 97.01(3), V = 788.3(6) ų, Z = 2, R = 0.0718, R _w = 0.0795 for 735 observed reflections with I > 3 (I), and the absolute configuration at C-5 of the furanone ring is shown to be (S).     

Crystal structures of (I) 2-(9,9-dipropylfluorene-2-yl)-9,9- dipropylfluorene and (II) 2-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)-7- {4-[(1,1-dimethylpropyl)-9,9-diethylfluoren-2-yl]phenyl}-9,9-diethylfluorene and (III) 2-(4-ethylphenyl) -7-[7-(ethylphenyl)-9,9-dipropylfluoren-2-yl]-9,9-dipropylfluorene

The crystal structures of the three fluorene related molecules, (I) 2-(9,9-dipropylfluorene-2-yl)-9,9-dipropylfluorene, [Exalite 384, C₃₈H₄₂], (II) 2-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)-7-{4-[(1,1-dimethylpropyl)-9,9-diethylfluoren-2-yl] phenyl}-9,9-diethylfluorene, [Exalite 404, C₅₀ H₅₈], and (III) 2-(4-ethylphenyl)-7-[7-(ethylphenyl)-9,9-dipropylfluoren-2-yl]-9,9-dipropylfluorene, [Exalite 416, C₅₄H₅₈], have been determined. Structural details reveal a novel new bonding arrangement at the C2 atoms of symmetry-related fluorene moieties in all three molecules producing a linear type array with an inversion center connecting adjacent asymmetric units within each molecule. Exalite 384 is monoclinic, space group P2₁/c with a = 9.002(2) Å, b = 16.275(4) Å, c = 10.525(1) Å, = 103.05(1), and V = 1502.1(5) ų with Z = 4, for d _calc = 1.103 g/cm³. Exalite 404 is triclinic, space group P1 with a = 10.383(1) Å, b = 13.404(2) Å, c = 7.7007(9) Å, = 105.296(9), = 104.23(1), = 73.707(9), and V = 974.9(2) ų with Z = 2, for d _calc = 1.141. Exalite 416 is monoclinic, space group P2₁/c with a = 15.99(10) Å, b = 11.178(8) Å, c = 23.766(4) Å, = 104.21(4), and V = 4117(4) ų with Z = 4, for d _calc = 1.141 g/cm³.     

X-ray crystal structure of 2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidineethanesulfonamide, C5H9N3O4S

The crystal structure of 2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidineethanesulfonamide or homocysteine sulfonamide hydantoin, C₅H₉N₃O₄S (1) was obtained by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystallization of 1 occurs in the centrosymmetric monoclinic space group C2/c (No. 15) with a = 15.653(2), b = 9.6489(10), c = 11.066(2) Å, = 94.64(2), and Z = 8. Molecules are in an extended structure with a C–C–C–S torsion angle of –174.2(1). The imidazolidinedione ring is planar and the sulfonamide group has a distorted tetrahedral geometry. A three-dimensional network of intermolecular hydrogen bonding occurs within the crystal lattice involving both imidazolidinedione and sulfonamide functional groups.     

Synthesis and structure of 4-R,5-R-[5-(hydroxy-diphenyl-methyl)-2, 2-dimethyl-[1,3]dioxolan-4-yl]-phenyl-methanone, a chiral ligand building block

A triphenyl analog of taddol, 4-R,5-R-[5-(hydroxy-diphenyl-methyl)-2,2-dimethyl-[1,3]dioxolan-4-yl]-phenyl-methanone, has been synthesized and structurally characterized. This molecule could act as a chiral ligand building block in the creation of tuned taddol analogs. Structural analysis of the title compound reveals that the hydroxyl group is involved in an intramolecular hydrogen bond and does not take part in any intermolecular interaction. Crystal packing is influenced by C–H O hydrogen bonding and phenyl phenyl interactions. Crystal data: Triclinic, P1 (No. 1), a = 5.9343(4) Å, b = 8.2367(17) Å, c = 10.987(2) Å, = 88.290(6), = 75.442(4), = 80.655(6), V = 512.86(15) ų, Z = 1, D _calc = 1.258 mg/m³. Final residual values were R ₁ = 0.0407 for 3022 observed data (I > 2s(I) ) and wR ₂ = 0.0941 for all 3524 unique data.     

Synthesis and X-ray crystal structure of an organometallic phosphonate [η6-1,2-C6H4(OCH3)(P(O)(OCH2CH3)2)]Cr(CO)3

The chiral, racemic, arene phosphonate complex, [t⁶-1,2-C₆H₄(OCH₃t)(P(O)(OCH²CH₃t)²)t] Cr(CO)₃ (1), was prepared via the reaction of 1,2-C₆H₄(OCH₃)(P(O)(OCH²CH₃)²) with Cr(CO)₆ in refluxing dioxane/THF. The title complex crystallized in P1 with the cell dimensions: a = 8.4893(4) Å, b = 11.0638(9) Å, c = 11.2135(8) Å, and = 62.151(8), = 105.154(5), = 112.426(6), giving a volume of 856.34(10) ų. The conformation of 1 is described as eclipsed (E) in which the methoxy substituent eclipses a carbonyl ligand of the tripod, and the phosphonate substituent is staggered.     

Structure of bis(2-amino-5-methylpyridinium) tetrachlorozincate at 298 and 150 K

Reaction of 2-amino-5-methylpyridine with zinc chloride and HCl in aqueous solution yields bis(2-amino-5-methylpyridinium) tetrachlorozincate. The complex crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c, with minimal tetrahedral distortion of the ZnCl₄ ^2– ion at both 298 and 150 K; at 298 K, a = 8.090(2) Å, b = 14.795(6) Å, c = 15.850(4) Å, = 101.93 (2); at 150 K, a = 8.0986(2) Å, b = 14.7190(5) Å, c = 15.7684(7) Å, = 102.862(2). The anisotropic cell contraction results in significant changes in nonbonding Cl Cl contacts.     

Molecular structures of (tBu)Ga(S2CNnPr2)2 and (iPrO)Ga(S2CNEt2)2: An example of an unusual ligand pseudorotation

The molecular structures of (^tBu)Ga(S₂CNⁿPr₂)₂ (1) and (ⁱPrO)Ga(S₂CNEt₂)₂ (2) have been determined. The variation in the geometries observed for bis-dithiocarbamate compounds of gallium, (X)Ga(S₂CNMe₂)₂ (X=Cl, ⁱPrO, ^tBu) do not lie along the Berry pseudorotation pathway for the square-based pyramid to trigonal bipyramid geometrical transition. Instead, the structures appear to lie on an unusual ligand two-step, Texas, pseudorotation mechanism which results in a highly distorted trigonal bipyramidal geometry. Crystal data: (1) monoclinic, P2₁,/c, a = 9.786(1), b = 29.218(3), c = 9.452(1) Å, = 108.379(9)°, V = 2564.7(5) ų, and Z = 4. (2) Monoclinic, P2₁ /c, a = 10.980(3), b = 15.673(4), c = 12.461(3) Å, = 97.47(2)°, V = 2126.2(9) ų and Z = 4.     

Syntheses and structures of two acridine orange polyiodide salts

Polyiodide salts of acridine orange were isolated from solutions of an acridine and I₂ in methylene chloride, ethanol, and acetone. The products from all solutions were found to contain both amorphous and crystalline material. The isolated crystalline product from methylene chloride and ethanol were identical (1), but the product isolated from acetone was different (2). Complex 1 was formulated as [C₁₇H₁₉ N ₃(H)]₂(I)₂ 3I₂. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n, with a = 9.082(2) Å, b = 24.027(4) Å, c = 10.683(1) Å, = 107.20(1), and D _(calc) = 2.31 Mg/m³. Complex 2 was formulated as [C₁₇H₁₉ N ₃(H)]I₃. It crystallizes in the triclinic space group P – 1, with a = 10.498(2) Å, b = 11.265(2) Å, c = 9.287(1) Å, g 100.88(1), = 94.57(1), = 102.10(1), and D _(calc) = 2.05 Mg/m³.     

Pseudoacids. III: formation and structures of new cyclic oxocarboxylic acids

Crystal and molecular structures for aryl- and benzyl-substituted 3-hydroxy-3,4-dihydroisobenzopyran-1-one are described. For the 4,4-dimethyl derivative, two monoclinic modifications are produced on sublimation: (1) P2₁/c, a = 23.668(6) Å b = 11.749(4) Å c = 7.215(2) Å = 96.70(2); V = 1992.6(10) ų; (2) P2₁/c, a = 11.509(4) Å, b = 12.429(4) Å, c = 6.933(2) Å, = 91.12(3), V = 991.6(6) Å. In both, hydroxy groups are pseudoaxial, and molecules form dimeric complementary but noncooperative hydrogen bonds. In the 6-methoxy derivative (3), P2₁/c; a = 14.185(7) Å b = 4.105(4) Å c = 15.598(13) Å = 98.59(6); V = 898.1(10) ų, the hydroxy group is pseudoequatorial, and the intermolecular hydrogen bonding forms infinite chains. In the 4,4-dimethyl-7-nitro derivative (4), C2/c, a = 19.365(4), b = 8.425(2), c = 13.464(4), = 92.62(2), V = 2194.2(7) ų, the hydroxy group is pseudoaxial, and the intermolecular hydrogen bonding forms chains. Compared to the unmethylated compounds, the interbond angles within the ring at the dimethylated carbon are contracted.     

Hydrogen-bonded coordination network in crystal structures of [Cu(3-PM)4Cl2] and [Cu(4-PM)4Cl]Cl, (PM = pyridylmethanol)

The crystal and molecular structures of [Cu(3-PM)₄Cl₂] (1) and [Cu(4-PM)₄Cl]Cl (2) have been determinated by X-ray crystallography. Complex 1 crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P–1, with lattice parameters a = 7.972(2) Å, b = 8.293(2) Å, c = 10.707(2) Å, = 105.73(3)°, = 90.04(3)°, = 110.38(3)°, and Z = 1 at 100 K. The coordination geometry of each Cu atom is approximately octahedral formed by four nitrogen atoms of pyridine rings of 3-pyridylmethanol molecules in the equatorial plane and two chlorine atoms occupying the axial positions. The O—HsO, C—HsCl, and O—HsCl intermolecular hydrogen bonds and s stacking link the molecules in 3-D hydrogen-bonded coordination network. Complex 2 crystallizes in the tetragonal system, space group P4/n, with lattice parameters a = 10.464(1) Å, c = 11.339(2) Å, and Z = 2 at 217 K and a = 10.352(1) Å, c = 11.201(2) Å, and Z = 2 at 293 K. The coordination geometry of Cu atom in the [Cu(4-PM)₄Cl]⁺ ion is approximately square pyramidal formed by four nitrogen atoms of pyridine rings of 4-pyridylmethanol molecules in equatorial plane and one chlorine atom in axial position. The O—HsCl and C—HsCl intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules in 2-D hydrogen-bonded coordination network.     

Design, synthesis, and structure of novel cesium receptors

The podand, bis(2-methoxyphenoxy)m-xylene (1), was designed and synthesized as a potential host for the cesium ion. Its structure was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in P2₁/c with cell dimensions: a = 8.5723(7) Å, b = 8.3931(14) Å, c = 25.2879(26) Å, = 96.224(9), and V = 1808.7(4) ų. A crown derivative, tribenzo-21-crown-6 (2), was also prepared and structurally characterized. It also crystallizes in P2₁/c with cell dimensions: a = 15.5825(13) Å, b = 15.8648(16) Å, c = 8.8266(7) Å, = 95.247(6), and V = 2172.9(3) ų. The structures exhibit hydrogen bonding, and are evaluated in terms of complementarity and preorganization for cesium binding.     

fac-Re(bpy)(CO)3(COOMe): A model metallocarboxylate complex of rhenium with a bipyridyl ligand

The title compound, fac-(2,2-bipyridyl)(carbomethoxy)rhenium tricarbonyl, crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c with the following crystal data: a = 8.37551(1), b = 6.6934(1), c = 26.2098(1) Å, V(ų) = 1535.93(3), Z = 4, and = 90.0971(2). The metal environment is slightly distorted octahedral with a chelating bipyridyl ligand and a facial arrangement of the carbon monoxide ligands.