Dinuclear Dysprosium and Ytterbium Complexes Incorporating N,N‐Bis(pyrrolyl‐α‐methyl)‐N‐methylamine Ligand: Syntheses and Structures

Reaction of DyCl₃ with two equivalents of NaN(SiMe₃)₂ in THF yielded {Dy(μ‐Cl)[N(SiMe₃)₂]₂(THF)}₂ ( 1 ). X‐ray crystal structure analysis revealed that 1 is a centrosymmetric dimer with asymmetrically bridging chloride ligands. The metal coordination arrangement can be best described as distorted trigonal bipyramid. The bond lengths of Ln–Cl and Ln–N showed a decreasing trend with the contraction of the size of Ln³⁺. Treatment of N,N‐bis(pyrrolyl‐α‐methyl)‐N‐methylamine (H₂dpma) with 1 and known compound {Yb(μ‐Cl)[N(SiMe₃)₂]₂(THF)}₂, respectively, led to the formations of [Dy(μ‐Cl)(dpma)(THF)₂]₂ ( 2 ) and {Yb(μ‐Cl)[N(SiMe₃)₂]₂(THF)}₂ ( 3 ). Compounds 2 and 3 were fully characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray crystallography, elemental analysis, and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. Structure determination indicated that 2 and 3 exhibit as centrosymmetric dimers with asymmetrically bridging chloride ligands. One pot reactions involving LnCl₃ (Ln = Dy and Yb), LiN(SiMe₃)₂, and H₂dpma were explored and desired products 2 and 3 were not yielded, which indicated that 1 and {Yb(μ‐Cl)[N(SiMe₃)₂]₂(THF)}₂ are the demanding precursors to synthesize Dysprosium and Ytterbium complexes supported by dpma^2– ligand. Compounds 2 and 3 are the first reported lanthanide complexes chelated by dpma^2– ligand.     

Dinuclear Rare‐Earth Metal Alkyl Complexes Supported by Indolyl Ligands in μ‐η2:η1:η1 Hapticities and their High Catalytic Activity for Isoprene 1,4‐cis‐Polymerization

Two series of new dinuclear rare‐earth metal alkyl complexes supported by indolyl ligands in novel μ‐η²:η¹:η¹ hapticities are synthesized and characterized. Treatment of [RE(CH₂SiMe₃)₃(thf)₂] with 1 equivalent of 3‐(tBuN?CH)C₈H₅NH ( L₁ ) in THF gives the dinuclear rare‐earth metal alkyl complexes trans‐[(μ‐η²:η¹:η¹‐3‐{tBuNCH(CH₂SiMe₃)}Ind)RE(thf)(CH₂SiMe₃)]₂ (Ind=indolyl, RE=Y, Dy, or Yb) in good yields. In the process, the indole unit of L₁ is deprotonated by the metal alkyl species and the imino C?N group is transferred to the amido group by alkyl CH₂SiMe₃ insertion, affording a new dianionic ligand that bridges two metal alkyl units in μ‐η²:η¹:η¹ bonding modes, forming the dinuclear rare‐earth metal alkyl complexes. When L₁ is reduced to 3‐(tBuNHCH₂)C₈H₅NH ( L₂ ), the reaction of [Yb(CH₂SiMe₃)₃(thf)₂] with 1 equivalent of L₂ in THF, interestingly, generated the trans‐[(μ‐η²:η¹:η¹‐3‐{tBuNCH₂}Ind)Yb(thf)(CH₂SiMe₃)]₂ (major) and cis‐[(μ‐η²:η¹:η¹‐3‐{tBuNCH₂}Ind)Yb(thf)(CH₂SiMe₃)]₂ (minor) complexes. The catalytic activities of these dinuclear rare‐earth metal alkyl complexes for isoprene polymerization were investigated; the yttrium and dysprosium complexes exhibited high catalytic activities and high regio‐ and stereoselectivities for isoprene 1,4‐cis‐polymerization.     

Die Reaktion von Ytterbium mit N‐Iod‐triphenylphosphanimin. Kristallstrukturen von [Yb2I(THF)2(NPPh3)4] · 2 THF, [YbI2(HNPPh3)(DME)2] und [{YbI2(DME)2}2(μ‐DME)]

The Reaction of Ytterbium with N‐iodo‐triphenylphosphaneimine. Crystal Structures of [Yb₂I(THF)₂(NPPh₃)₄] · 2 THF, [YbI₂(HNPPh₃)(DME)₂], and [{YbI₂(DME)₂}₂(μ‐DME)] When treated with ultrasound, the reaction of ytterbium powder with INPPh₃ in tetrahydrofuran leads to [YbI₂(THF)₄] and to the mixed‐valence phosphoraneiminato complex [Yb₂I(THF)₂(NPPh₃)₄] · 2 THF ( 1 ), which forms red single‐crystals. In the analogous reaction in 1,2‐dimethoxyethane (DME) only the ytterbium(II) iodide solvates [YbI₂(HNPPh₃)(DME)₂] ( 2 ) and [{YbI₂(DME)₂}₂ · (μ‐DME)] ( 3 ) can be isolated, which form yellow single crystals. All compounds were characterized by crystal structure analyses. 1 : Space group P1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1337.6(5), b = 1389.6(5), c = 2244.2(17) pm; α = 86.11(7)°, β = 88.06(7)°, γ = 88.63(4)°; R = 0.0759. In 1 the two ytterbium atoms are connected via the N atoms of two phosphoraneiminato groups (NPPh₃^–) to form a planar Yb₂N₂ four‐membered ring. The structure can also be described as an ion pair consisting of [YbI(THF)₂]⁺ and [Yb(NPPh₃)₄]^–. 2 : Space group P2₁, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 811.9(1), b = 1114.0(1), c = 1741.3(1) pm; β = 95.458(5)°; R = 0.0246. 2 forms molecules in which the ytterbium atom is coordinated in a pentagonal‐bipyramidal fashion with the iodine atoms in the axial positions. The O atoms of the two DME‐chelates and the N atom of the phosphaneimine ligand HNPPh₃ are in the equatorial positions. 3 : Space group P1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –70 °C: a = 817.5(1), b = 1047.7(1), c = 1115.5(2) pm; α = 90.179(10)°, β = 97.543(15)°, γ = 91.087(12)°; R = 0.0317. 3 has a dimeric molecular structure, in which the two fragments {YbI₂(DME)₂} are connected centrosymmetrically via a μ‐DME bridge. As in 2 , the ytterbium atoms are coordinated in a pentagonal‐bipyramidal fashion with the iodine atoms in the axial positions, as well as with the two DME chelates and with one O atom each of the μ‐DME ligand in the equatorial positions.     

Two‐Coordinate Iron(I) Complex [Fe{N(SiMe3)2}2]−: Synthesis,Properties, and Redox Activity

First‐row two‐coordinate complexes are attracting much interest. Herein, we report the high‐yield isolation of the linear two‐coordinate iron(I) complex salt [K(L)][Fe{N(SiMe₃)₂}₂] (L=18‐crown‐6 or crypt‐222) through the reduction of either [Fe{N(SiMe₃)₂}₂] or its three‐coordinate phosphine adduct [Fe{N(SiMe₃)₂}₂(PCy₃)]. Detailed characterization is gained through X‐ray diffraction, variable‐temperature NMR spectroscopy, and magnetic susceptibility studies. One‐ and two‐electron oxidation through reaction with I₂ is further found to afford the corresponding iodo iron(II) and diiodo iron(III) complexes.     

Two‐Coordinate Iron(I) Complex [Fe{N(SiMe3)2}2]−: Synthesis,Properties, and Redox Activity

First‐row two‐coordinate complexes are attracting much interest. Herein, we report the high‐yield isolation of the linear two‐coordinate iron(I) complex salt [K(L)][Fe{N(SiMe₃)₂}₂] (L=18‐crown‐6 or crypt‐222) through the reduction of either [Fe{N(SiMe₃)₂}₂] or its three‐coordinate phosphine adduct [Fe{N(SiMe₃)₂}₂(PCy₃)]. Detailed characterization is gained through X‐ray diffraction, variable‐temperature NMR spectroscopy, and magnetic susceptibility studies. One‐ and two‐electron oxidation through reaction with I₂ is further found to afford the corresponding iodo iron(II) and diiodo iron(III) complexes.     

Synthese,Struktur und Reaktivität von η3‐1,2‐Diphosphaallylkomplexen sowie von [{(η5‐C5H5)(CO)2W–Co(CO)3}{μ‐AsCH(SiMe3)2}(μ‐CO)]

Syntheses, Structure and Reactivity of η³‐1,2‐Diphosphaallyl Complexes and [{(η⁵‐C₅H₅)(CO)₂W–Co(CO)₃}{μ‐AsCH(SiMe₃)₂}(μ‐CO)] Reaction of ClP=C(SiMe₂iPr)₂ ( 3 ) with Na[Mo(CO)₃(η⁵‐C₅H₅)] afforded the phosphavinylidene complex [(η⁵‐C₅H₅)(CO)₂Mo=P=C(SiMe₂iPr)₂] ( 4 ) which in situ was converted into the η¹‐1,2‐diphosphaallyl complex [η⁵‐(C₅H₅)(CO)₂Mo{η³‐tBuPPC(SiMe₂iPr)₂] ( 6 ) by treatment with the phosphaalkene tBuP=C(NMe₂)₂. The chloroarsanyl complexes [(η⁵‐C₅H₅)(CO)₃M–As(Cl)CH(SiMe₃)₂] [where M = Mo ( 9 ); M = W ( 10 )] resulted from the reaction of Na[M(CO)₃(η⁵‐C₅H₅)] (M = Mo, W) with Cl₂AsCH(SiMe₃)₂. The tungsten derivative 10 and Na[Co(CO)₄] underwent reaction to give the dinuclear μ‐arsinidene complex [(η⁵‐C₅H₅)(CO)₂W–Co(CO)₃{μ‐AsCH(SiMe₃)₂}(μ‐CO)] ( 11 ). Treatment of [(η⁵‐C₅H₅)(CO)₂Mo{η³‐tBuPPC(SiMe₃)₂}] ( 1 ) with an equimolar amount of ethereal HBF₄ gave rise to a 85/15 mixture of the saline complexes [(η⁵‐C₅H₅)(CO)₂Mo{η²‐tBu(H)P–P(F)CH(SiMe₃)₂}]BF₄ ( 18 ) and [Cp(CO)₂Mo{F₂PCH(SiMe₃)₂}(tBuPH₂)]BF₄ ( 19 ) by HF‐addition to the PC bond of the η³‐diphosphaallyl ligand and subsequent protonation ( 18 ) and/or scission of the PP bond by the acid ( 19 ). Consistently 19 was the sole product when 1 was allowed to react with an excess of ethereal HBF₄. The products 6 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 18 and 19 were characterized by means of spectroscopy (IR, ¹H‐, ¹³C{¹H}‐, ³¹P{¹H}‐NMR, MS). Moreover, the molecular structures of 6 , 11 and 18 were determined by X‐ray diffraction analysis.     

(PPh4)2[(SN)ReCl3(μ‐N)(μ‐NSN)ReCl3(THF)] – ein Nitrido‐Thionitrosyl‐Dinitridosulfato‐Komplex des Rheniums

(PPh₄)₂[(SN)ReCl₃(μ‐N)(μ‐NSN)ReCl₃(THF)] – a Nitrido‐Thionitrosyl‐Dinitridosulfato‐Complex of Rhenium The title compound has been prepared from PPh₄[Re^VIICl₄(NSCl)₂] with excess N(SiMe₃)₃ in dichloromethane solution to give red‐brown single crystals after recrystallisation from acetonitrile/THF solutions. As a by‐product PPh₄[ReNCl₄] is formed. (PPh₄)₂[(SN)ReCl₃(μ‐N)(μ‐NSN)ReCl₃(THF)] ( 1 ): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1024.1(1), b = 2350.2(1), c = 2315.4(2) pm, β = 94.09(1)°, R₁ = 0.0403. In the complex anion of 1 the rhenium atoms are connected by an asymmetric Re≡N–Re bridge as well as by a (NSN)^4–‐bridge to form a planar Re₂N(NSN) six‐membered heterocycle. Both rhenium atoms are coordinated by three chlorine atoms, one of them by a thionitrosyl ligand, the other one by the oxygen atom of a thf molecule.     

Komplexchemie P‐reicher Phosphane und Silylphosphane. XXII. Die Bildung von [η2‐{tBu–P=P–SiMe3}Pt(PR3)2]aus (Me3Si)tBuP–P=P(Me)tBu2 und [η2‐{C2H4}Pt(PR3)2]

Coordination Chemistry of P‐rich Phosphanes and Silylphosphanes. XXII. The Formation of [η²‐{^tBu–P=P–SiMe₃}Pt(PR₃)₂] from (Me₃Si)^tBuP–P=P(Me)^tBu₂ and [η²‐{C₂H₄}Pt(PR₃)₂] (Me₃Si)^tBuP–P = P(Me)^tBu₂ reacts with [η²‐{C₂H₄}Pt(PR₃)₂] yielding [η²‐{^tBu–P=P–SiMe₃}Pt(PR₃)₂]. However, there is no indication for an isomer which would be the analogue to the well known [η²‐{^tBu₂P–P}Pt(PPh₃)₂]. The syntheses and NMR data of [η²‐{^tBu–P=P–SiMe₃}Pt(PPh₃)₂] and [η²‐{^tBu–P=P–SiMe₃}Pt(PMe₃)₂] as well as the results of the single crystal structure determination of [η²‐{^tBu–P=P–SiMe₃}Pt(PPh₃)₂] are reported.     

Synthese,NMR‐Spektren und Molekülstruktur von [(CH3)2Ga{μ‐P(H)Si(CH3)3}2Ga(CH3)2{μ‐P(Si(CH3)3)2}Ga(CH3)2]

Synthesis, NMR Spectra and Structure of [(CH₃)₂Ga{μ‐P(H)Si(CH₃)₃}₂Ga(CH₃)₂{μ‐P(Si(CH₃)₃)₂}Ga(CH₃)₂] The title compound has been prepared in good yield by the reaction of [Me₂GaOMe]₃ (Me = CH₃) with HP(SiMe₃)₂ in toluene (ratio 1 : 1,1) and purified by crystallization from pentane or toluene, respectively. This organogallium compound forms (Ga–P)₃ ring skeletons with one Ga–P(SiMe₃)₂–Ga and two Ga–P(H)SiMe₃–Ga bridges and crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c. The known homologous Al‐compound is isotypic, both (M^III–P)₃ heterocycles have twist‐conformations, the ligands of the monophosphane bridges have trans arrangements.     

Silyl‐Phosphino‐Carbene Complexes of Uranium(IV)

Unprecedented silyl‐phosphino‐carbene complexes of uranium(IV) are presented, where before all covalent actinide–carbon double bonds were stabilised by phosphorus(V) substituents or restricted to matrix isolation experiments. Conversion of [U(BIPM^TMS)(Cl)(μ‐Cl)₂Li(THF)₂] ( 1 , BIPM^TMS=C(PPh₂NSiMe₃)₂) into [U(BIPM^TMS)(Cl){CH(Ph)(SiMe₃)}] ( 2 ), and addition of [Li{CH(SiMe₃)(PPh₂)}(THF)]/Me₂NCH₂CH₂NMe₂ (TMEDA) gave [U{C(SiMe₃)(PPh₂)}(BIPM^TMS)(μ‐Cl)Li(TMEDA)(μ‐TMEDA)_0.5]₂ ( 3 ) by α‐hydrogen abstraction. Addition of 2,2,2‐cryptand or two equivalents of 4‐N,N‐dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP) to 3 gave [U{C(SiMe₃)(PPh₂)}(BIPM^TMS)(Cl)][Li(2,2,2‐cryptand)] ( 4 ) or [U{C(SiMe₃)(PPh₂)}(BIPM^TMS)(DMAP)₂] ( 5 ). The characterisation data for 3 – 5 suggest that whilst there is evidence for 3‐centre P?C?U π‐bonding character, the U=C double bond component is dominant in each case. These U=C bonds are the closest to a true uranium alkylidene yet outside of matrix isolation experiments.     

Zinc(II) Tri‐tert‐butoxysilanethiolates. Synthesis,Properties, Crystal and Molecular Structures of [Zn{SSi(OBut)3}2(NH3)L] (L = 2‐Picoline or 2,4‐Lutidine) and [Zn{SSi(OBut)3}2(NH3)2] · MeCN Complexes

[Zn{SSi(OBu^t)₃}₂(NH₃)]₂ ( 1 ) reacts with 2‐picoline or 2,4‐lutidine (L) without elimination of ammonia giving stable monometallic complexes [Zn{SSi(OBu^t)₃}₂(NH₃)L] ( 3 and 4 ), with two different nitrogen ligands bonded to the metal center. Reaction of (Bu^tO)₃SiSH with zinc di(acetylacetonate) in ammonia atmosphere leads to the complex with two ammine ligands [Zn{SSi(OBu^t)₃}₂(NH₃)₂] · MeCN ( 5 ). Molecular and crystal structures of 3 , 4 and 5 have been determined by the single crystal X‐ray structural analysis. All have distorted tetrahedral geometry. The presence of ammonia gives rise to hydrogen bonds, different in all three cases. 3 , 4 , and 5 are the first examples of structurally characterized ammine ligated zinc thiolates.     

Darstellung,Charakterisierung und Reaktionsverhalten von Natrium‐ und Kaliumhydridosilylamiden R2(H)Si—N(M)R′ (M = Na,K) — Kristallstruktur von [(Me3C)2(H)Si—N(K)SiMe3]2·THF

Preparation, Characterization and Reaction Behaviour of Sodium and Potassium Hydridosilylamides R₂(H)Si—N(M)R′ (M = Na, K) — Crystal Structure of [(Me₃C)₂(H)Si—N(K)SiMe₃]₂ · THF The alkali metal hydridosilylamides R₂(H)Si—N(M)R′ 1a‐Na — 1d—Na and 1a‐K — 1d‐K ( a : R = Me, R′ = CMe₃; b : R = Me, R′ = SiMe₃; c : R = Me, R′ = Si(H)Me₂; d : R = CMe₃, R′= SiMe₃) have been prepared by reaction of the corresponding hydridosilylamines 1a — 1d with alkali metal M (M = Na, K) in presence of styrene or with alkali metal hydrides MH (M = Na, K). With NaNH₂ in toluene Me₂(H)Si—NHCMe₃ ( 1a ) reacted not under metalation but under nucleophilic substitution of the H(Si) atom to give Me₂(NaNH)Si—NHCMe₃ ( 5 ). In the reaction of Me₂(H)Si—NHSiMe₃ ( 1b ) with NaNH₂ intoluene a mixture of Me₂(NaNH)Si—NHSiMe₃ and Me₂(H)Si—N(Na)SiMe₃ ( 1b‐Na ) was obtained. The hydridosilylamides have been characterized spectroscopically. The spectroscopic data of these amides and of the corresponding lithium derivatives are discussed. The ²⁹Si‐NMR‐chemical shifts and the ²⁹Si—¹H coupling constants of homologous alkali metal hydridosilylamides R₂(H)Si—N(M)R′ (M = Li, Na, K) are depending on the alkali metal. With increasing of the ionic character of the M—N bond M = K > Na > Li the ²⁹Si‐NMR‐signals are shifted upfield and the ²⁹Si—¹H coupling constants except for compounds (Me₃C)(H)Si—N(M)SiMe₃ are decreased. The reaction behaviour of the amides 1a‐Na — 1c‐Na and 1a‐K — 1c‐K was investigated toward chlorotrimethylsilane in tetrahydrofuran (THF) and in n‐pentane. In THF the amides produced just like the analogous lithium amides the corresponding N‐silylation products Me₂(H)Si—N(SiMe₃)R′ ( 2a — 2c ) in high yields. The reaction of the sodium amides with chlorotrimethylsilane in nonpolar solvent n‐pentane produced from 1a‐Na the cyclodisilazane [Me₂Si—NCMe₃]₂ ( 8a ), from 1b‐Na and 1‐Na mixtures of cyclodisilazane [Me₂Si—NR′]₂ ( 8b , 8c ) and N‐silylation product 2b , 2c . In contrast to 1b‐Na and 1c‐Na and to the analogous lithium amides the reaction of 1b‐K and 1c‐K with chlorotrimethylsilane afforded the N‐silylation products Me₂(H)Si—N(SiMe₃)R′ ( 2b , 2c ) in high yields. The amide [(Me₃C)₂(H)Si—N(K)SiMe₃]₂·THF ( 9 ) crystallizes in the space group C2/c with Z = 4. The central part of the molecule is a planar four‐membered K₂N₂ ring. One potassium atom is coordinated by two nitrogen atoms and the other one by two nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. Furthermore K···H(Si) and K···CH₃ contacts exist in 9 . The K—N distances in the K₂N₂ ring differ marginally.     

Kristallstruktur,Schwingungsspektren und Normalkoordinatenanalyse von (n‐Bu4N)2[{Ru(NO)ClI2}2(μ‐I2)] · 2 I2

Crystal Structure, Vibrational Spectra, and Normal Coordinate Analysis of ( n ‐Bu₄N)₂[{Ru(NO)ClI₂}₂(μ‐I₂)] · 2 I₂ By treatment of (n‐Bu₄N)₂[Ru(NO)I₅] with (n‐Bu₄N)Cl in dichloromethane (n‐Bu₄N)₂[{Ru(NO)ClI₂}₂(μ‐I₂)] is formed. The X‐Ray structure determination on a single crystal of (n‐Bu₄N)₂[{Ru(NO)ClI₂}₂(μ‐I₂)] · 2 I₂ (monoclinic, space group I 2/a, a = 20.446(6), b = 11.482(8), c = 27.225(3) Å, β = 107.51(4)°, Z = 4) reveals a dinuclear iodine bridged structure, in which the chlorine atoms are trans positioned to the nitrosyl groups. The low temperature IR and Raman spectra have been recorded of (n‐Bu₄N)₂[{Ru(NO)ClI₂}₂(μ‐I₂)] · 2 I₂ and are assigned by normal coordinate analysis. A good agreement between observed and calculated frequencies is achieved. The valence force constants are f_d(NO) = 14.08, f_d(RuN) = 5.58, f_d(RuCl) = 1.52, f_d(RuI_t) = 0.90 and f_d(RuI_b) = 0.76 mdyn/Å.     

Metal Derivatives of Heterocyclic Thioamides: Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Copper Complexes with 1‐Methyl‐1,3‐imidazoline‐2‐thione and 1,3‐Imidazoline‐2‐thione

Reactions of copper(I) halides (Cl, Br, I) with 1‐methyl‐1, 3‐imidazoline‐2‐thione (mimzSH) in 1 : 2 molar ratio yielded sulfur‐bridged dinuclear [Cu₂X₂(μ‐S‐mimzSH)₂(η¹‐S‐mimzSH)₂] (X = I, 1 , Br, 2 ; Cl, 3 ) complexes. Copper(I) iodide with 1,3‐imidazoline‐2‐thione (imzSH₂) and Ph₃P in 1 : 1 : 1 molar ratio has also formed a sulfur‐bridged dinuclear [Cu₂I₂(μ‐S‐imzSH₂)₂(PPh₃)₂] ( 4 ) complex. The central Cu(μ‐S)₂Cu cores form parallelograms with unequal Cu–S bond distances {2.324(2), 2.454(3) Å} ( 1 ); {2.3118(6), 2.5098(6) Å} ( 2 ); {2.3075(4), 2.5218(4) Å} ( 3 ); {2.3711(8), 2.4473(8) Å} ( 4 ). The Cu···Cu separations, 2.759–2.877Å in complexes 1 – 3 are much shorter than 3.3446Å in complex 4 . The weak intermolecular interactions {H₂CH···S^# ( 2 ); CH···Cl^# ( 3 ); NH···I^# ( 4 )} between dimeric units in complexes 2 – 4 lead to the formation of linear 1D polymers.     

[Yb3OBr4{N(SiMe3)2}3 (THF)3], ein Amido-Komplex des Ytterbiums mit clusterähnlichem Aufbau

[Yb₃OBr₄{N(SiMe₃)₂}₃(THF)₃], an Amido Complex of Ytterbium with a Clusterlike Structure The title compound has been prepared from YbBr₃ and NaN(SiMe₃)₂ in THF suspension, forming yellow single crystals from hexane solutions which were characterized by a crystal structure determination. Space group P1 , Z = 2, lattice dimensions at ?100°C: a = 1085.4(1), b = 1410.2(1), c = 1912.0(1) pm; α = 78.62(1)°, β = 80.61(1)°, γ = 73.45(1)°, R = 0.025. In the molecular structure of [Yb₃OBr₄{N(SiMe₃)₂}₃(THF)₃] the three ytterbium atoms together with the μ₃-oxygen atom and a μ₃-bromine atom form a distorted trigonal bipyramid. In addition, three μ₂-Br atoms coordinate the Yb atoms in the equatorial plane, whereas the THF molecules and the N(SiMe₃)₂^? ligands are terminally coordinated, thus forming a distorted octahedrally surrounding of the Yb atoms.     

Strukturen von neuen Bis(pentafluorophenyl)halogenomercuraten [{Hg(C6F5)2}3(μ‐X)]— (X = Cl,Br, I)

Structures of New Bis(pentafluorophenyl)halogeno Mercurates [{Hg(C₆F₅)₂}₃(μ‐X)]^— (X = Cl, Br, I) From the reactions of [PNP]Cl or [PPh₄]Y (Y = Br, I) with Hg(C₆F₅)₂ crystals of the composition [Cat][{Hg(C₆F₅)₂}₃X] (Cat = PNP, X = Cl ( 1 ); Cat = PPh₄, X = Br ( 2 ), I ( 3 )) are formed. 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1¯, 2 and 3 crystallize isotypically in the monoclinic space group C2/c. In the crystals the halide anions are surrounded by three Hg(C₆F₅)₂ molecules. The reaction of [PPh₄]Br with Hg(C₆F₅)₂ under slightly changed conditions gives the compound [PPh₄]₂[{Hg(C₆F₅)₂}₃(μ‐Br)][{Hg(C₆F₅)₂}₂(μ‐Br)] ( 4 ).     

Synthese und Strukturen von [Cu8As3(AsSiMe3)2(dppb)4]+‐[Cu{As2(SiMe3)2}{As4(SiMe3)4}]‐, [Cu8As3(AsSiMe3)2(dppb)4]+‐[Cu{As(SiMe3)2}2]‐ und [Cu10(Sb3)2(SbSiMe3)2(dppm)6]

The reaction of CuCl, LiAs(SiMe₃)₂ and dppb (Bis(diphenylphosphino)butane) leads to the formation of ionic cluster complexes. Depending on the reaction conditions one can isolate [Cu₈As₃(AsSiMe₃)₂(dppb)₄]⁺[Cu{As₂(SiMe₃)₂}{As₄(SiMe₃)₄}]^‐ ( 1 ) and [Cu₈As₃(AsSiMe₃)₂(dppb)₄]⁺[Cu{As(SiMe₃)₂}₂]^‐ ( 2 ). The same reaction of CuCl, dppm (Bis(diphenylphosphino)methane) and LiSb(SiMe₃)₂ leads to the neutral cluster complex [Cu₁₀(Sb₃)₂(SbSiMe₃)₂(dppm)₆] ( 3 ). The structures of 1‐3 have been solved by X‐ray single crystal analyses.     

Amidometallate von Seltenerdelementen. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [Na(12-Krone-4)2][M{N(SiMe3)2}3(OSiMe3)] (M = Sm,Yb), [Na(THF)3Sm{N(SiMe3)2}3(C≡C–Ph)], [Na(THF)6][Lu2(μ-NH2)(μ-NSiMe3){N(SiMe3)2}4] sowie von [NaN(SiMe3)2(THF)]2. Anwendungen der Seltenerdkomplexe als Polymerisationskatalysatoren

Amido Metalates of Rare Earth Elements. Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [Na(12-crown-4)₂][M{N(SiMe₃)₂}₃(OSiMe₃)] (M = Sm, Yb), [Na(THF)₃Sm{N(SiMe₃)₂}₃(C≡C–Ph)], [Na(THF)₆][Lu₂(μ-NH₂)(μ-NSiMe₃){N(SiMe₃)₂}₄], and of [NaN(SiMe₃)₂(THF)]₂. Applications of Rare Earth Metal Complexes as Polymerization Catalysts The amido silyloxy complexes [Na(12-crown-4)₂][M{N(SiMe₃)₂}₃(OSiMe₃)] with M = Sm ( 1 a ), Eu ( 1 b ), Yb ( 1 c ), and Lu ( 1 d ) were obtained from the trisamides M[N(SiMe₃)₃]₃ and NaOSiMe₃ in n-hexane in the presence of 12-crown-4; they form yellow to orange-red crystals, of which 1 a and 1 c were characterized crystallographically. The complexes crystallize isotypically with one another in the monoclinic space group I2/a with eight formula units per unit cell. The metal atoms of the complex anions are tetrahedrally coordinated by the three nitrogen atoms of the N(SiMe₃)₂^– ligands and by the oxygen atom of the OSiMe₃^– ligand. With 172.4° for 1 a and 179.3° for 1 c the bond angles M–O–Si are practically linear. With ethynylbenzene in the presence of NaN(SiMe₃)₂ in tetrahydrofuran the trisamides M[N(SiMe₃)₂]₃ react under formation of the complexes [Na(THF)₃M{N(SiMe₃)₂}₃ · (C≡C–Ph)] with M = Ce ( 2 a ), Sm ( 2 b ), and Eu ( 2 c ), of which 2 b was characterized crystallographically (monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, Z = 4). 2 b forms an ion pair in which the terminal carbon atom of the C≡C–Ph^– ligand is connected with the samarium atom of the Sm[N(SiMe₃)₂]₃ group and the sodium ion is side-on connected with the acetylido group. According to the crystal structure determination (space group P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4) [Na(THF)₆][Lu₂(μ-NH₂)(μ-NSiMe₃) · {N(SiMe₃)₂}₄] ( 3 ), which is formed as a by-product, consists of [Na(THF)₆]⁺ ions and dimeric anions, in which the lutetium atoms are connected to form a planar Lu₂N₂ four-membered ring via a μ-NH₂ bridge with average Lu–N distances of 227.2 pm and via a μ-NSiMe₃ bridge of average Lu–N distances of 218.5 pm. According to the crystal structure determination (space group P 1, Z = 1) [NaN(SiMe₃)₂(THF)]₂ ( 4 ) forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules with Na–N distances of the Na₂N₂ four-membered ring of 239.9 pm and distances Na–O of the terminally bonded THF molecules which are 226.7 pm. The vinylic polymerization of methylmethacrylate (MMA) catalyzed by 1 c resulted in high molecular weight polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) with moderate yields. The reaction of 1 a or 2 b with MMA did not give PMMA. Insoluble polynorbornene was obtained in low yields by reaction of norbornene/methylaluminoxane (MAO) with 1 a , 1 c , or 2 b . The ring opening polymerization of ϵ-caprolacton or δ-valerolacton catalyzed by 2 b resulted in corresponding polylactones in quantitative yields.     

Complexes of nickel(II) and copper(II) with 1,2,4‐triazole‐3‐carboxylic acid and of cobalt(III) with 3‐amino‐1,2,4‐triazole‐5‐carboxylic acid

Because of their versatile coordination modes and strong coordination ability for metals, triazole ligands can provide a wide range of possibilities for the construction of metal–organic frameworks. Three transition‐metal complexes, namely bis(μ‐1,2,4‐triazol‐4‐ide‐3‐carboxylato)‐κ³N ²,O :N ¹;κ³N ¹:N ²,O‐bis[triamminenickel(II)] tetrahydrate, [Ni₂(C₃HN₃O₂)₂(NH₃)₆]·4H₂O, (I), catena‐poly[[[diamminediaquacopper(II)]‐μ‐1,2,4‐triazol‐4‐ide‐3‐carboxylato‐κ³N ¹:N ⁴,O‐[diamminecopper(II)]‐μ‐1,2,4‐triazol‐4‐ide‐3‐carboxylato‐κ³N ⁴,O :N ¹] dihydrate], {[Cu₂(C₃HN₃O₂)₂(NH₃)₄(H₂O)₂]·2H₂O}_n , (II), (μ‐5‐amino‐1,2,4‐triazol‐1‐ide‐3‐carboxylato‐κ²N ¹:N ²)di‐μ‐hydroxido‐κ⁴O :O‐bis[triamminecobalt(III)] nitrate hydroxide trihydrate, [Co₂(C₃H₂N₄O₂)(OH)₂(NH₃)₆](NO₃)(OH)·3H₂O, (III), with different structural forms have been prepared by the reaction of transition metal salts, i.e. NiCl₂, CuCl₂ and Co(NO₃)₂, with 1,2,4‐triazole‐3‐carboxylic acid or 3‐amino‐1,2,4‐triazole‐5‐carboxylic acid hemihydrate in aqueous ammonia at room temperature. Compound (I) is a dinuclear complex. Extensive O—H…O, O—H…N and N—H…O hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions between the centroids of the triazole rings contribute to the formation of the three‐dimensional supramolecular structure. Compound (II) exhibits a one‐dimensional chain structure, with O—H…O hydrogen bonds and weak O—H…N, N—H…O and C—H…O hydrogen bonds linking anions and lattice water molecules into the three‐dimensional supramolecular structure. Compared with compound (I), compound (III) is a structurally different dinuclear complex. Extensive N—H…O, N—H…N, O—H…N and O—H…O hydrogen bonding occurs in the structure, leading to the formation of the three‐dimensional supramolecular structure.     

Factors Affecting DNA–DNA Interstrand Cross‐Links in the Antiparallel 3′–3′ Sense: A Comparison with the 5′–5′ Directional Isomer

Reported herein is a study of the unusual 3′–3′ 1,4‐GG interstrand cross‐link (IXL) formation in duplex DNA by a series of polynuclear platinum anticancer complexes. To examine the effect of possible preassociation through charge and hydrogen‐bonding effects the closely related compounds [{trans‐PtCl(NH₃)₂}₂(μ‐trans‐Pt(NH₃)₂{NH₂(CH₂)₆NH₂}₂)]⁴⁺ (BBR3464, 1 ), [{trans‐PtCl(NH₃)₂}₂(μ‐NH₂(CH₂)₆NH₂)]²⁺ (BBR3005, 2 ), [{trans‐PtCl(NH₃)₂}₂(μ‐H₂N(CH₂)₃NH₂(CH₂)₄)]³⁺ (BBR3571, 3 ) and [{trans‐PtCl(NH₃)₂}₂{μ‐H₂N(CH₂)₃‐N(COCF₃)(CH₂)₄}]²⁺ (BBR3571‐COCF₃, 4 ) were studied. Two different molecular biology approaches were used to investigate the effect of DNA template upon IXL formation in synthetic 20‐base‐pair duplexes. In the “hybridisation directed” method the monofunctionally adducted top strands were hybridised with their complementary 5′‐end labelled strands; after 24 h the efficiency of interstrand cross‐linking in the 5′–5′ direction was slightly higher than in the 3′–3′ direction. The second method involved “postsynthetic modification” of the intact duplex; significantly less cross‐linking was observed, but again a slight preference for the 5′–5′ duplex was present. 2D [¹H, ¹⁵N] HSQC NMR spectroscopy studies of the reaction of [¹⁵N]‐ 1 with the sequence 5′‐d{TATACATGTATA}₂ allowed direct comparison of the stepwise formation of the 3′–3′ IXL with the previously studied 5′–5′ IXL on the analogous sequence 5′‐d(ATATGTACATAT)₂. Whereas the preassociation and aquation steps were similar, differences were evident at the monofunctional binding step. The reaction did not yield a single distinct 3′–3′ 1,4‐GG IXL, but numerous cross‐linked adducts formed. Similar results were found for the reaction with the dinuclear [¹⁵N]‐ 2 . Molecular dynamics simulations for the 3′–3′ IXLs formed by both 1 and 2 showed a highly distorted structure with evident fraying of the end base pairs and considerable widening of the minor groove.