Dihaloheptasilanes X2Si[SiMe(SiMe3)2]2 as potential precursors for silylenes, disilenes and cyclotrisilanes

The synthesis of new dihaloheptasilanes X₂Si[SiMe(SiMe₃)₂]₂ (X=Cl: 2, Br: 3, I: 4) was performed by treating dihydridoheptasilane 1 (X=H) with CCl₄, HCBr₃ or HCI₃. Difluoroheptasilane 6 (X=F) was prepared from either diphenylheptasilane 5 (X=Ph), triflic acid (HOTf), and LiF with concomitant isolation of heptasilanes 7 (X₂=Ph and OTf), 8 (X₂=F and Ph), and 9 (X₂=F and OTf), or by halogen exchange from 2 using ZnF₂. Crystal structures of 2, 3, 4, and 5 are reported. The reduction of 2 with Li, Na or KC₈ resulted in the instantaneous formation of various cyclotrisilanes, while the reduction of 3 gave exclusively the unsymmetrical cyclotrisilane (E)-1-methyl-2,3,3-tris[methylbis(trimethylsilyl)silyl]-1,2-bis(trimethylsilyl)cyclotrisilane 10, which was characterized by X-ray crystallography. A mechanism for the formation of cyclotrisilanes via a silylsilylene-to-disilene rearrangement is proposed. Attempts to prepare the tetradekasilane [(Me₃Si)₂MeSi]₂SiH–SiH[SiMe(SiMe₃)₂]₂ (by reductive dehalogenation of either HClSi[SiMe(SiMe₃)₂]₂ 13 or HISi[SiMe(SiMe₃)₂]₂ 18), or the tetradekasilane [(Me₃Si)₂MeSi]₂SiPh–SiPh[SiMe(SiMe₃)₂]₂ (by reductive dehalogenation of either PhClSi[SiMe(SiMe₃)₂]₂ 14 or PhISi[SiMe(SiMe₃)₂]₂ 19) as precursors for the disilene [(Me₃Si)₂MeSi]₂Si=Si[SiMe(SiMe₃)₂]₂ failed. 14 was characterized by X-ray crystallography. All compounds described were also characterized by multinuclear NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis.     

Syntheses,structures, and fluorescent properties of three Zn(II) and Cu(II) complexes of different ligands derived from 3,6-bis(2-pyridyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,2,4,5-tetrazine

Three supramolecular complexes [Zn(HL₁ )₂(H₂O)₂(ZnCl₄)₂] (1), [Cu(L₂ )₂Cl₂] (2), and [Zn(L₃ )Cl₂] (3) have been synthesized and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis (L₁ = 3,5-di(2-pyridyl)-4-amino-1,2,4-triazole, L₂ = 3,5-di(2-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazole, and L₃ = 2-pyridinecarboxylic acid (pyridin-2-ylmethylene)-hydrazide). In 1, anion–π interactions between Cl^? and the π-systems of L₁ are observed and anion–π, hydrogen bonding and π–π stacking interactions link the two complex units of [Zn(HL₁ )₂(H₂O)₂]⁴⁺ and [ZnCl₄]^2? to form a 3-D supramolecular network. In 2, π–π stacking interactions between aromatic rings of 1,2,4-triazole and pyridine rings are observed; in 3, hydrogen bonding of Cl ··· H–N and π–π stacking interactions between parallel pyridine rings of L ₃ are observed. The mechanisms of rearrangement reactions of L to L₁ –L₃ are discussed. The fluorescent properties for solid 1 and 3 are also investigated.     

Heteroleptic ruthenium(II)/(III) 2,2′-bipyridine/1,10-phenanthroline complexes incorporating bidentate Schiff base N,O-ligands

Eight substituted bidentate Schiff base ligands HOC₆H₄CH=N-R (HL) (HL1: R = 4-ClC₆H₄, HL2: R = 2-ClC₆H₄, HL3: R = 4-NO₂C₆H₄, HL4: R = 4-MeC₆H₄, HL5: R = 2,6-Me₂C₆H₃, HL6: R = 2,46-Me₃C₆H₂, HL7: R = CH₂C₆H₅, and HL8: R = n-Pr) were synthesized by the typical condensation reaction. Interaction of cis-[Ru(bpy)₂Cl₂]?2H₂O (bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine) with one equivalent of HL ligand in the presence of KPF₆ afforded the cationic ruthenium(II) complexes of the type [Ru(bpy)₂(L)](PF₆) (1–8). The reaction of cis-[Ru(phen)₂Cl₂]?2H₂O (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) and HL1 under similar condition gave complex [(phen)₂Ru(L)](PF₆) (1a). Treatment of cis-[Ru(phen)₂Cl₂]?2H₂O with two equivalents of HL in the presence of KPF₆ resulted in isolation of the cationic ruthenium(III) complexes of the type [Ru(phen)(L)₂](PF₆) (9-16). All complexes have been spectroscopically characterized. The structures of 1a?CH₂Cl₂, 2?½CH₂Cl₂, 3?CH₃CN, 5?½H₂O, 6, 12?½HOCH₂CH₂OH, 13?CH₃CN, 15?H₂O, and 16 have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.     

Copper(I) bromide complexes of two 15-memberd O2S2-macrocycles with different sulfur-to-sulfur separations: dimer and one-dimensional coordination polymer

Abstract

A comparative study on the exo-coordination-based networking of 15-membered O₂S₂-macrocycle isomers (L¹ and L²) induced by interdonor distances is reported. In copper(I) bromide complexation, the isomer L¹ incorporating a shorter sulfur-to-sulfur separation yielded a discrete dimer complex [(μ-Cu₂Br₂)(L¹)₂] (1) in which two macrocycles are bridged by a Cu₂Br₂ square cluster. While, the reaction of copper(I) bromide with the isomer L² incorporating a longer sulfur-to-sulfur separation afforded a double-stranded one-dimensional (1D) coordination polymer {[(μ₄-Cu₂Br₂)(L²)₂]·CH₂Cl₂}_n (2) as a kinetic product which converted to [(μ₄-Cu₂Br₂)(L²)₂]_n (3) with different 1D connectivity pattern as a thermodynamic product. The results indicate as examples of programmed self-assembly that the proposed interdonor distances and the ligand isomerism play decisive roles cooperatively in the topologies of the supramolecular products via different coordination modes.     

Structural and luminescent properties of a series of Cd(II) pyridyl benzimidazole complexes that exhibit extended three-dimensional hydrogen bonded networks

Five new coordination complexes, [CdI₂(3-PyBim)](H₂O)₃ (1), [Cd(SO₄)(3-PyBim)(H₂O)₄] (2), [CdCl₂(4-PyBim)₂(H₂O)₂] (3), [CdBr₂(4-PyBim)₂(H₂O)₂] (4) and [CdI₂(4-PyBim)₂(H₂O)₂] (5) [3-PyBim=2-Pyridin-3-yl-1H-benzoimidazole, 4-PyBim=2-Pyridin-4-yl-1H-benzoimidazole], were obtained under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction, IR, elemental analysis, and powder X-ray diffraction. All of the complexes have mononuclear structures. Among the crystal structures of these complexes, there exist a variety of intermolecular hydrogen bonding interactions and π?π interactions, which further extend to a 3-D supramolecular architecture. The solid state photoluminescent properties of 1–5 vary with the electronegativity of the coordination anion. Additionally, the thermogravimetric analyses of these complexes are discussed.     

Coordination polymers of lanthanides incorporating N,N′-ethylenebis(2-hydroxy-1-naphthylideneiminato): syntheses and crystal structures

Reaction of Ln(NO₃)₃?·?6H₂O with H₂napn (H₂napn?=?N,N′-ethylenebis(2-hydroxy-1-naphthylideneiminato)) and KSCN produces seven new coordination polymers, [La(H₂napn)(SCN)(C₂H₅OH)₂(NO₃)₂] _n (1), [La(H₂napn)₂(SCN)(NO₃)₂] _n (2), and [Ln(H₂napn)_1.5(NO₃)₃] _n [Ln?=?La(3), Sm(4), Eu(5), Dy(6), Er(7)]. Crystal structure analysis reveals that H₂napn functions as a bridging ligand, forming a 1-D chain polymer (1) and 2-D open-frameworks (2–7) with lanthanides. Each metal center of 1–7 is nine-coordinate. Lanthanide contraction is observed in 3–7.     

X-ray structures of cobalt(III) complexes with bio-relevant pyrazolyl thiosemicarbazone: Indication of structural changes on the increasing bulkiness of the alkyl substituents on thiosemicarbazone moiety

X-ray crystallographic studies of cobalt(III) complexes of 5-methyl-3-formylpyrazole-N(4)-diethylthiosemicarbazone (HMP_zNEt₂), [Co(MP _z NEt ₂ ) ₂ ]Br·2H ₂ O, 5-methyl-3-formylpyrazole-N(4)-dipropylthiosemicarbazone (HMP_zNPr ₂ ), [Co(MP _z NPr ₂ ) ₂ ]Br·2H ₂ O and 5-methyl-3formylpyrazole-N(4)-dibutylthiosemicarbazone (HMP_zNBu ₂ ), [Co(MP _z NBu ₂ ) ₂ ]Br·H ₂ O, have been reported. In all the three complex species, X-ray crystallography has authenticated a CoN₄S₂ octahedral coordination with the pair of orthogonally coordinated NNS tridentate ligands in the monodeprotonated form of the ligand. The two azomethine nitrogen atoms are trans to each other, while the pyrazolyl ring nitrogens and the thiolato sulfurs are in cis positions. A gradual decrease in the dihedral angle between the coordinating ligands has been observed with increase in the bulkiness of the aliphatic side chains of the substituent on the thiosemicarbazone moieties. In all the three complexes, intraligand C–H···S contacts appear to arrest the free rotation of the side chains about the C(6)–N(5) single bond. ^†Deceased     

Cytotoxic activity of iron(III), cobalt(III), nickel(II), zinc(II), and cadmium(II) complexes of 2-acetylpyrazine thiosemicarbazone: crystal structure of the cobalt(III) complex

Transition metal complexes [Fe(HL)₂]Cl₃ ? 1.5H₂O (1), [Co(L)₂] ? ClO₄ ? H₂O (2), Ni(HL)₂(ClO₄)₂ ? 2H₂O (3), Zn(HL)L ? BF₄ ? 2H₂O (4), and Cd(HL)₂(ClO₄)₂ ? 2H₂O (5), where HL = C₇H₉N₅S, 2-acetylpyrazine thiosemicarbazone, have been synthesized. Complex 2 was characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectra, mass spectra, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Preliminary in vitro screening showed that 1, 4, and 5 exhibit higher antitumor activity than 2 and 3 against K562 leucocythemia cancer cell line.     

3-(2-吡啶基)-1,2,4-三唑配体Co(Ⅱ)Cu(Ⅱ)和Cd(Ⅱ)配合物的合成、结构及荧光性质

利用3-（2-吡啶基）-1,2,4-三唑配体（HL）和不同的金属盐设计合成了5个配合物[Co（HL）₂（H₂O）₂]（NO₃）₂（1）、[Cu₂（L）₂（NO₃）₂（H₂O）₄]（2）、[Cu₂（L）₂（AcO）₂（H₂O）₂]·6H₂O（3）、[Cu₂（L）₂（HL）₂（ClO₄）₂]·2CH₃CN（4）和[Cd₂（L）₂（HL）₂（NO₃）₂]·2H₂O（5）,并通过X射线单晶衍射、红外、元素分析、X射线粉末衍射和热重对配合物结构进行了表征。测试结果表明配合物1具有单核结构,并且可以通过氢键的相互作用形成二维超分子结构。配合物2~5为双核结构。配合物2和5可以通过氢键的相互作用形成二维超分子结构。配合物3通过氢键的相互作用形成三维超分子结构。研究了配合物中HL配体的配位模式。此外,研究了配体HL和配合物2和5的固态荧光性质及荧光寿命。     

Ten complexes constructed by two reduced Schiff base tetraazamacrocycle ligands: syntheses,structures, magnetic and luminescent properties

Ten new complexes, [Cu₂(L¹)(NO₃)₂]·2H₂O (1), [Cu₄(L¹)₂]·4ClO₄·H₂O (2), [Cu₂(L¹)(H₂O)₂]·(adipate) (3), [Cu₆(L¹)₂(m-bdc)₄]·2DMF·5H₂O (4), [Cu₂(L¹)(Hbtc)]·5H₂O (5), [Cu₂(L¹)(H₂O)₂]·(ntc)·3H₂O (6), [Co₂(L²)]·[Co(MeOH)₄(H₂O)₂] (7), [Co₃(L²)(EtOH)(H₂O)] (8), [Ni₆(L²)₂(H₂O)₄]·H₂O (9) and [Zn₄(L²)(OAc)₂]·0.5H₂O (10), have been synthesized. 1 displays a [Cu₂(L¹)(NO₃)₂] monomolecular structure. 2 shows a supramolecular chain including [Cu₂L¹]²⁺. In 3, two Cu(II) ions are connected by L¹ to form a [Cu₂(L¹)(H₂O)₂]²⁺ cation. In 4, the m-bdc anions bridge Cu(II) ions and L¹ anions to form a layer. Both 5 and 6 display 3-D supramolecular structures. 7 consists of both [Co₂L²]^2? and [Co(MeOH)₄(H₂O)₂]²⁺ units. 8 and 9 show infinite chain structures. In 10, Zn(II) dimers are linked by L² to generate a 3-D framework. The magnetic properties for 4 and 8 and the luminescent property for 10 have been studied.     

Synthesis,molecular structure and reactivity of new biferrocenylpropane derivatives

New biferrocenylpropane derivatives FcC(CH₃)₂Fc′-C≡C–R [Fc?=?C₅H₅FeC₅H₄; Fc′?=?C₅H₅FeC₅H₃, R?=?C₆H₅ (L ₁ ), Fc (L ₂ )] and their complexes [FcC(CH₃)₂Fc′-C≡C–R][Co₂(CO)₆] [R?=?C₆H₅ (1); R?=?Fc (2)] have been synthesized by the Castro-Stephens coupling reaction and the reactions of ligands L ₁ , L ₂ with Co₂(CO)₈. Compounds L ₁ , L ₂ , 1 and 2 were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, ¹H (¹³C) NMR and MS, and the molecular structures of ligands L ₁ , L ₂ were determined by X-ray single crystal analysis. The electrochemical properties of L ₁ , L ₂ , 1 and 2 demonstrate two or three resolved one-electron redox processes.     

PLATINUM(II) COMPLEXES OF P(III) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE DERIVATIVES

Abstract

The syntheses of the P(III) analogues of cyclophosphamide, isophosphamide and triphosphamide are reported. These compounds (4–6, respectively) polymerize easily at room temperature but are sufficiently stable in solution to react with Cl₂Pt(NCPh)₂, forming cis-Cl₂Pt(4)₂, cis-Cl₂Pt(5)₂ and cis-Cl₂Pt(6)₂ (complexes 9–11, respectively). Complex 10 can also be made by condensing cis-Cl₂Pt[ClPN(CH₂CH₂Cl)CH₂CH₂CHO]₂ with ClCH₂CH₂NH₂, while an alternate route to 9 and 11 is afforded by the condensation of cis-Cl₂Pt[Cl₂PN(CH₂CH₂Cl)₂]₂ with H₂NCH₂CH₂CH₂OH and ClCH₂CH₂NHCH₂CH₂CH₂OH, respectively. Complexes 9–11 exist in two diastereomeric configurations and these can be separated in the cases of 9 and 11 by column chromatography. ³¹P NMR spectral data for the complexes are discussed and the results of NCl antitumor screening are presented.     

Syntheses and structures of three disulfoxide uranyl complexes

Three disulfoxide uranyl complexes [UO₂(DBSOB)(NO₃)₂] _n (1), [UO₂(DBM)₂]₂(DBSOB) (2), and [UO₂(PMBP)₂]₂(DBSOB) (3) (DBSOB = 1,4-di(butylsulfinyl)butane, HDBM = dibenzoylmethane, HPMBP = 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-benzoyl-5-pyrazolone) were synthesized and characterized. The [UO₂(NO₃)₂] groups are connected by bridging disulfoxide ligands DBSOB to form a 1-D zigzag chain in 1. Two [UO₂(DBM)₂] or [UO₂(PMBP)₂] groups are connected by a bridging DBSOB to form the dimeric structures of 2 or 3, respectively. Complexes 1, 2, and 3 are the first structurally characterized disulfoxide–actinide compounds. Thermal stabilities of 1, 2, and 3 were investigated.     

3-(2-吡啶基)-1,2,4-三唑配体Co(II)Cu(II)和Cd(II)配合物的合成、结构及荧光性质

利用3-（2-吡啶基）-1,2,4-三唑配体（HL）和不同的金属盐设计合成了5个配合物[Co（HL）₂（H₂O）₂]（NO₃）₂（1）、[Cu₂（L）₂（NO₃）₂（H₂O）₄] （2）、[Cu₂（L）₂（AcO）₂（H₂O）₂]·6H₂O （3）、[Cu₂（L）₂（HL）₂（ClO₄）₂]·2CH₃CN （4）和[Cd₂（L）₂（HL）₂（NO₃）₂]·2H₂O （5）,并通过X射线单晶衍射、红外、元素分析、X射线粉末衍射和热重对配合物结构进行了表征。测试结果表明配合物1具有单核结构,并且可以通过氢键的相互作用形成二维超分子结构。配合物2~5为双核结构。配合物2和5可以通过氢键的相互作用形成二维超分子结构。配合物3通过氢键的相互作用形成三维超分子结构。研究了配合物中HL配体的配位模式。此外,研究了配体HL和配合物1和5的固态荧光性质及荧光寿命。     

Synthesis,structural studies,and antibacterial activity of zinc,copper, and silver complexes derived from N′-(1-(pyrazin-2-yl)ethylidene)isonicotinohydrazide

The multidentate Schiff-base ligand N′-(1-(pyrazin-2-yl)ethylidene)isonicotinohydrazide (HL) has been prepared. Reaction with zinc, copper, and silver nitrate afford three complexes, [Zn(HL′)₂](NO₃)₂·3H₂O (1), {[Cu₂(L)₂(NO₃)(H₂O)₂]·NO₃}_n (2) and {[Ag₂(L)₂]·3H₂O}_n (3). These complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. In 1, HL is a neutral tridentate ligand, whereas in 2 and 3, HL is a deprotonated tetradentate ligand. The hydrogen bonding interactions between NO₃^? and the host framework result in various supramolecular polymeric structures: a 2-D layer for 1 and 3-D network for 2 and 3. The antibacterial activities of these complexes have been investigated and the results indicate that 3 showed good antibacterial activities.     

Coordination architectures and luminescent properties of 5-(pyrimidyl)tetrazolate (Hpmtz) with group 2 metal ions

Four alkaline earth metal-organic frameworks, [Mg(H₂O)₆]?·?(pmtz)₂ (1), [Ca(pmtz) ₂(H₂O)₃]?·?H₂O (2), [Sr(pmtz)₂(H₂O)₄] (3), and [Ba(pmtz)₂(H₂O)₂]?·?4H₂O (4) [pmtz?=?5-(pyrimidyl)tetrazole anion], were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, and X-ray crystallography. The crystal structures reveal that 1–3 are mononuclear while 4 displays a 2-D layer structure by bis(bidentate) bridging pmtz^?. The luminescence properties of 1–4 were investigated in the solid state at room temperature.     

Synthesis and molecular and crystal structures of mono-and bis-chelate hypercoordinate silicon compounds containing the C,O-chelating 2,2-dimethyl-4-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1,3-oxazin-3-ylmethyl ligand

New mono-and bis-chelate hypercoordinate silicon complexes containing the monoanionic C,O-chelating 2,2-dimethyl-2,3-dihydrobenzo-1,3-oxazin-3-ylmethyl (BonCH₂) ligand were synthesized starting from 2,2-dimethyl-2,3-dihydrobenzo-1,3-oxazin-4-one (1) through its TMS derivative 2. The reactions of compound 2 with the chlorosilylmethylating agents ClCH₂SiMe₂Cl, ClCH₂SiMeCl₂, and (ClCH₂)₂SiCl₂ followed by the transformations of the initially formed chlorosilanes BonCH₂SiMe₂Cl (3), BonCH₂SiMeCl₂ (6), and [(BonCH₂)₂Si(Cl)]⁺Cl⁻ (8), respectively, into the target products afforded neutral monochelates, viz., monofluoride BonCH₂SiMe₂F (5) and difluoride BonCH₂SiMeF₂ (7), and the bis-chelate disiloxane cation-anion complexes {[(BonCH₂)₂Si]₂O}²⁺·Cl⁻·ClHCl⁻ (9) and {[(BonCH₂)₂Si]₂O}²⁺·2TfO⁻ (10). The reaction of ditriflate 10 with boron trifluoride etherate produced fluoride triflate (BonCH₂)₂Si(F)OTf (11). The X-ray diffraction study of compounds 5, 7, 9, 10, and 11, as well as of NH-heterocycle 1 and disiloxane (BonCH₂SiMe₂)₂O (4) studied earlier, demonstrated that the Si atoms in complexes 5, 7, 9, and 10 are pentacoordinate through the formation of an intramolecular O→Si bond. The coordination of silicon in fluoride triflate 11 can be described as 5+1. In disiloxane 4, one of two Si atoms is pentacoordinate. Dinuclear cation-anion complexes 9 and 10 contain the diastereomeric bis-silylium ions {[(BonCH₂)₂Si]₂O}²⁺, which differ in the configuration of the chiral bis-chelate fragments (BonCH₂)₂Si. In complex 9, these fragments have opposite configurations (ΛΔ); in ditriflate 10, the same configurations (ΛΛ). Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 3, pp. 446–458, March, 2007.     

Tetra-nuclear copper complex having P–N–P ligand to P–O–P ligand – synthesis,structural, and mechanistic studies

We report the synthesis and structures of three copper(I) complexes, [Cu₄(μ₃-Cl)₂(μ₂-Cl)₂{μ₂-(2,6-Me₂C₆H₃N(PPh₂)₂)}₂] (2), [Cu₄(μ₃-Cl)₂(μ₂-Cl)₂{μ₂-(Ph₂POPPh₂)}₂] (4), and [Cu₂(μ₂-Cl)₂(μ₂-PPh₂OPPh₂)(η¹-Ph₂PP(=O)Ph₂)(PPh₃)] (5), and one cobalt complex, [(CoCl₂){μ₂-2,6-Me₂C₆H₃N(PPh₂)₂}₂][CoCl₃NH₂(2,6-Me₂Ph)] (3). Tetra-nuclear copper complex 2 was prepared in good yield by the reaction of bis(diphenylphosphino)-2,6-dimethylaniline [2,6-Me₂C₆H₃N(PPh₂)₂] (1) with copper(I) chloride along with triphenylphosphine in methanol. Adding a calculated amount of water and dichloromethane mixture (1?:?10) to 2 produced a second tetra-nuclear copper(I) complex, 4, with a P–O–P backbone, along with a small amount of the unsymmetrical copper(I) complex 5. The cobalt complex 3 was obtained by reaction of 1 with cobalt(II) chloride. The solid-state structures of 2–5 were established by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. In the solid state, both 2 and 4 form a tetra-nuclear copper core. In the ³¹P{¹H} NMR study, we observed the conversion of 2, with P–N–P backbone, to 4, with P–O–P backbone.     

Synthesis and characterization of vanadium(III) and vanadium(IV) polymers containing 3,5-pyrazoledicarboxylato

Three vanadium polymers [V₂(µ-OH)₂(H₂O)₂(Hpdc)₂] _n (1), {[Na₂(µ-H₂O)₂][V₂O₂(pdc)₂]} _n (2) and {[K₂(µ-H₂O)][V₂O₂(pdc)₂]} _n (3) (H₃pdc?=?3,5-pyrazoledicarboxylate acid) have been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by spectroscopic methods, magnetic susceptibility measurements and X-ray crystallography. The structure of 1 consists of infinite double-stranded chains. Both 2 and 3 are 3D coordination polymers, featuring ladder-like moieties, made up of [V₂O₂(pdc)₂] subunits, interconnected by pairs of alkali ion chains. Variable-temperature magnetic behavior reveals the existence of antiferromagnetic interactions in 1 and dominant ferromagnetic interactions in 2 and 3.     

Synthesis and structural characterization of dicobalt–iron clusters containing bridging diphosphine ligands

Reaction of (μ ₃-S)FeCo₂(CO)₉ with N-substituted bis(diphenylphosphanyl)amine Ph₂PN(R)PPh₂ (R?=?CH₂CH₂CH₃, A; CH₂Ph, B) at room temperature in CH₂Cl₂ afforded dicobalt–iron cluster complexes (μ ₃-S)FeCo₂(CO)₇[Ph₂PN(R)PPh₂] (R?=?CH₂CH₂CH₃, 1; CH₂Ph, 2) in 75% and 66% yields, respectively. 1 and 2 were characterized by elemental analysis and spectroscopy. In addition, the molecular structures of A, 1, and 2 were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.