Cyclic (Alkyl)(Amino)Carbene Complexes of Rhodium and Nickel and Their Steric and Electronic Parameters

N‐heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) and cyclic (alkyl)(amino)carbenes (CAACs) are of great interest, as their electronic and steric properties provide a unique class of ligands and organocatalysts. Herein, substitution reactions involving novel carbonyl complexes of rhodium and nickel were studied to provide a deeper understanding of the fundamental electronic factors characterizing CAAC^methyl, which were compared with the large array of data available for NHC and sterically more demanding CAAC ligands.     

The Solvent Effect on Composition and Dimensionality of Mercury(II) Complexes with Picolinic Acid

Three new mercury(II) coordination compounds, {[HgCl(pic)]}_n (1), [HgCl(pic)(picH)] (2), and [HgBr(pic)(picH)] (3) (picH = pyridine-2-carboxylic acid, picolinic acid) were prepared by reactions of the corresponding mercury(II) halides and picolinic acid in an aqueous (1) or alcohol–methanol or ethanol (2 and 3) solutions. Two different types of coordination compounds were obtained depending on the solvent used. The crystal structures were determined by the single-crystal X-ray structural analysis. Compound 1 is a one-dimensional (1-D) coordination polymer with mercury(II) ions bridged by chelating and bridging N,O,O′-picolinate ions. Each mercury(II) ion is four-coordinated with a bidentate picolinate ion, a carboxylate O atom from the symmetry-related picolinate ion and with a chloride ion; the resulting coordination environment can be described as a highly distorted tetrahedron. Compounds 2 and 3 are isostructural mononuclear coordination compounds, each mercury(II) ion being coordinated with the respective halide ion, N,O-bidentate picolinate ion, and N,O-bidentate picolinic acid in a highly distorted square-pyramidal coordination environment. Compounds 1–3 were characterized by IR spectroscopy, PXRD, and thermal methods (TGA/DSC) in the solid state and by ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy in the DMSO solution.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Cobalt(II) and Nickel(II) Coordination Polymers with 3-Aminobenzoic Acid Ligand

1 INTRODUCTION Much research interest has been focused on metal- organic coordination polymers in past years because of the structural and topological novelty of these compounds and their potential applications as func- tional materials, such as catalyst, ion-exchange, gas sorption, optical material and molecule-based ma- gnet[1~6]. In this field, many organic bridging ligands such as bipyridine, polyaromatic carboxylate and re- lated species have been used to produce various types of met…     

镍(Ⅱ)基双氮杂环卡宾配合物的合成及其晶体结构

以咪唑和取代氯化苄为原料,经氮烷基化反应合成三个氮杂环卡宾(NHC)配体[L1:N,N-二苄基咪唑-2-亚基,L2:N,N-二(4-甲基苄基)咪唑-2-亚基,L3:N,N-二(4-氯苄基)咪唑-2-亚基];再以咪唑官能团化的N-杂环卡宾配体和氯化镍为原料,通过金属交换反应合成三个新型的镍基双氮杂环卡宾配合物[Ni(NHC)_2]Cl_2(C1~C3),其结构经~1H NMR,IR,元素分析和X-单晶射线衍射表征。配合物C1和C3属于单斜晶系,分别为P2_1/n和P2_1/c空间群。配合物C2属于三斜晶系,为P1空间群。C1~C3的CCDC分别为:1433176,1433177和1433179。     

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Nickel(II) and Copper(II) Complexes of Meso-3,6,6,9-Tetramethyl-4,8-Diazaundecane-2,10-Dione Dioxime

The nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes of meso-3,6,6,9-tetramethyl-4,8-diazaundecane-2,10-dione dioxime (meso-HM-PAO) have an intramolecular hydrogen bond between cis oxime groups. [Cu(meso-HM-PAO-H)(H₂O)](NCS) crystallizes in space group P2₁/n with a = 7.692(1), b = 12.028(2), c=20.235(3) Å, β=93.03(1)°, Z = 4 and Dc=1.46 g/cm³. The final R value for this complex was 0.034 for 2223 observed reflections with I ≥ 2.5σ (I). The Cu(II) coordination is a distorted square pyramid. The Cu(II) ion is five-coorinated with the diazadioxime N atoms equatorial and water O atom axial. The Cu(II) is 0.12 Å from the equatorial plane towards the hydrate. The equatorial Cu-N distances span a narrow range, 1.953(3)-1.999(3) Å. The axial Cu-O distance is 2.314(3) Å. The thiocyanate group is almost linear. The intramolecular O ?O hydrogen bond length is 2.479(4) Å. [Ni(meso-HM-PAO-H)](ClO₄) crystallizes in space group P2₁/c with a = 14.774(3), b = 12.752(3), c = 20.035(4) Å, β = 92.94(3)°, Z = 8 and Dc = 1.51 g/cm³. The final R value for the complex was 0.053 for 4794 observed reflections with F ≥ 4σ (F). The coordination about Ni(II) is a slightly distorted square plane. The Ni(II) ion is 0.0673(7) Å from the best plane of the four donor nitrogen atoms away from the perchlorate ion. The Ni-N distances span a narrow range 1.863(4)-1.927(4) Å. There are two molecules per asymmetrical unit resulting in eight molecules being packed in an unit cell; they are bound together by van der Waals interactions. The O-H ?O bonds of these complexes give characteristic infrared absorptions as well as chemical shift of the ¹H NMR signal (Ni complex).     

锌(Ⅱ)-12-正戊基-1,4,7,10-四氮杂环十三烷-11,13-二 酮-α-氨基酸三元配合 物的稳定性

合成了一种新的双氧四胺大环配体：12-正戊基-1,4,7,10-四氮杂环十三烷-11,13二酮(L)。采用pH电位法,在(25±0.1)℃,I=0.1mol·dm^-^3NaNO~3条件下,测定了锌(Ⅱ)与L的二元配合物及锌(Ⅱ)与L和六种α-氨基酸(AA=Gly,Ala,Val,Leu,Ile,Phe)形成的三元配合物的稳定常数。结合量子化学计算结果,讨论了在双氧四胺大环配体上引入疏水碳链形成具有双亲结构的配体后,与金属离子的配位能力的变化以及形成Zn(L)(AA)三元配合物稳定性变化规律。     

Effect of Diamine Bridge on Reactivity of Tetradentate ONNO Nickel(II) Complexes

Two new square planar ONNO nickel(II) complexes C2_core and C3_core have been synthesized and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction, NMR spectroscopy, thermogravimetry, and DFT calculations. The experimental results revealed the effect of the length of diamine bridge in the ligand on the behavior of the studied complexes in the reaction with N-heterocyclic aromatic amines, while DFT calculations provided a basis for the rationalization of this observation. The complex with propylenediamine bridge ( C3_core ) readily reacts with pyridine and its derivatives to form high-spin (paramagnetic) complexes with octahedral geometry as characterized by X-ray diffraction; electron-donating substituents on the pyridine ring facilitate the coordination of axial ligands. In contrast, the complex with ethylenediamine bridge ( C2_core) does not undergo such a reaction because of the high deformation energy of the core required for the formation of C2_Py complex.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Nickel(II) and Copper(II) Complexes with Schiff Base (1R,2R)-(-)-Diaminocyclohexane-N,N'-bis(3-tert-butyl-5-(4'-benzoic acid)-salicylidene)

Two homochiral metallosalen complexes, Ni(salen) (salen = (1R,2R)-(-)-diaminocyclohexane-N,N'-bis(3-tert-butyl-5-(4'-benzoic acid)-salicylidene) 1 and Cu(salen) 2, have been synthesized and characterized by IR, microanalysis, TGA, powder and single-crystal X-ray crystallography. Both 1 and 2 crystallize in orthorhombic space group P21212 with Z = 4. For 1, a = 12.082(2), b = 15.447(3), c = 18.784(4) , V = 3505.7(12) 3, Mr = 731.50, Dc = 1.386 g/cm3, μ = 0.606 mm–1, F(000) = 1544, the final GOOF = 1.043, R = 0.0496 and wR = 0.1248 for 4791 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). For 2, a = 12.181(2), b = 15.501(3), c = 18.877(4) , V = 3564.3(12) 3, Mr = 736.33, Dc = 1.372 g/cm3, μ = 0.665 mm–1, F(000) = 1548, the final GOOF = 1.062, R = 0.0575 and wR = 0.1508 for 4562 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The crystal structures of 1 and 2 are isostructural with very similar supramolecular structures. An infinite two-dimensional network is generated by hydrogen bonding interactions and intermolecular π···π interactions.     

Spin Crossover in Nickel(II) Tetraphenylporphyrinate via Forced Axial Coordination at the Air/Water Interface

Coordination-induced spin crossover (CISCO) in nickel(II) porphyrinates is an intriguing phenomenon that is interesting from both fundamental and practical standpoints. However, in most cases, realization of this effect requires extensive synthetic protocols or extreme concentrations of extra-ligands. Herein we show that CISCO effect can be prompted for the commonly available nickel(II) tetraphenylporphyrinate, NiTPP, upon deposition of this complex at the air/water interface together with a ruthenium(II) phthalocyaninate, CRPcRu(pyz)₂, bearing two axial pyrazine ligands. The latter was used as a molecular guiderail to align Ni···Ru···Ni metal centers for pyrazine coordination upon lateral compression of the system, which helps bring the two macrocycles closer together and forces the formation of Ni–pyz bonds. The fact of Ni(II) porphyrinate switching from low- to high-spin state upon acquiring additional ligands can be conveniently observed in situ via reflection-absorption UV-vis spectroscopy. The reversible nature of this interaction allows for dissociation of Ni–pyz bonds, and thus, change of nickel cation spin state, upon expansion of the monolayer.     

Syntheses， Characterization and Magnetism of μ－2－Chloroterephthalato Nickel（Ⅱ） Binuclear Complexes

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The Coordination Structure of the Extracted Nickel(II) Complex with a Synergistic Mixture Containing Lix63 and Versatic10

In the present work, the nickel(II ) synergist complex with isobutyric acid (HL^I ) and 5‐hydroxy‐4‐octanone oxime (HB^I ), which were the corresponding short‐chain analogs of the active synergistic mixture of Versatic10 (HL ) and Lix63 (5,8‐diethyl‐7‐hydroxy‐6‐dodecanoneoxime, HB ), was prepared and studied by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction (XRD ). The crystal structure of the nickel(II ) synergist complex showed that the composition of the complex was Ni(L^I )₂(HB^I )₂ with a cis ‐form octahedron geometry structure. Both intra‐ and intermolecular hydrogen bonding were observed in the crystal lattice. Compared with the free ligands, similar band shifts of Fourier transform infrared (FT‐IR ) spectra assigned to the stretching vibration of carbon–oxygen single bond (C O), the stretching vibration of carbon–nitrogen double bond (CN), and the disappearance of the scissoring vibration of α‐hydroxy (OH ) were correspondingly found in both the nickel(II ) synergist complex and the extracted nickel(II ) complex in the nonpolar organic phase. Combined with the results from ESI‐MS , XRD , and slope analysis, it was concluded that the major species of the extracted nickel(II ) complex in the nonpolar organic phase might possess a similar coordination structure [Ni(HB )₂(L)₂] as the nickel(II ) synergist complex, along with the neutral complex [Ni(HB )(B)₂].     

两个N-己酰基水杨酰肼合镍(Ⅱ)配合物的合成、结构及抗菌活性的研究

The two trinuclear nickel（Ⅱ） complexes, Ni3（C13H15N2O3）2（C5H5N）4 （1） and Ni3（C13H15N2O3）2（C5H5N）2- （C3H7NO）2 （2）, were prepared by the reaction of Ni（OAc）2·4H2O with N-hexanoylsalicylhydrazide. The crystal structures of complexes were determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. Complex 1 takes triclinic symmetry with space group P-1 and cell dimensions of a=0.92377（2） nm, b= 1.08786（6） nm, c= 1.29391（3） nm, α=76.395（4）°, β=78.418（3）°, γ=67.378（4）°, V= 1.15772（7） nm^3, Z= 1,μ= 12.63 cm^-1. Complex 2 belongs to triclinic system and P2（1） space group and the crystallographic data： a= 1.4889（2） nm, b= 1.0389（1） nm, c= 1.4994（2） nm, β= 96.174（4）°, V=2.3058（5） nm^3, Z=2,μ= 12.70 cm^-1. The structures of the two molecules are similar. The three nickel atoms in each molecule of the two title complexes arrange in a strictly linear structure. The central nickel atom of the molecule adopts octahedral configuration, while the two nickel atoms on the two sides adopt square-planar configuration in each molecule. But the central nickel atoms of the two complexes have different axial ligands, which cause a slight difference in the bond distances of the octahedron. The antibacterial activity of compound 1 against seven common bacteria was investigated.     

Crystal Engineering of Schiff Base Zn(II) and Cd(II) Homo- and Zn(II)M(II) (M = Mn or Cd) Heterometallic Coordination Polymers and Their Ability to Accommodate Solvent Guest Molecules

Based on solvothermal synthesis, self-assembly of the heptadentate 2,6-diacetylpyridine bis(nicotinoylhydrazone) Schiff base ligand (H₂L) and Zn(II) and/or Cd(II) salts has led to the formation of three homometallic [CdL]_n (1), {[CdL]∙0.5dmf∙H₂O}_n (2) and {[ZnL]∙0.5dmf∙1.5H₂O}_n (3), as well as two heterometallic {[Zn_0.75Cd_1.25L₂]∙dmf∙0.5H₂O}_n (4) and {[MnZnL₂]∙dmf∙3H₂O}_n coordination polymers. Compound 1 represents a 1D chain, whereas 2–5 are isostructural and isomorphous two-dimensional structures. The entire series was characterized by IR spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, single-crystal X-ray diffraction and emission measurements. 2D coordination polymers accommodate water and dmf molecules in their cage-shaped interlayer spaces, which are released when the samples are heated. Thus, three solvated crystals were degassed at two temperatures and their photoluminescent and adsorption–desorption properties were recorded in order to validate this assumption. Solvent-free samples reveal an increase in volume pore, adsorption specific surface area and photoluminescence with regard to synthesized crystals.     

Mono- and Binuclear Copper(II) and Nickel(II) Complexes with the 3,6-Bis(picolylamino)-1,2,4,5-Tetrazine Ligand

Four new compounds of formulas [Cu(hfac)₂(L)] (1), [Ni(hfac)₂(L)] (2), [{Cu(hfac)₂}₂(µ-L)]·2CH₃OH (3) and [{Ni(hfac)₂}₂(µ-L)]·2CH₃CN (4) [Hhfac = hexafluoroacetylacetone and L = 3,6-bis(picolylamino)-1,2,4,5-tetrazine] have been prepared and their structures determined by X-ray diffraction on single crystals. Compounds 1 and 2 are isostructural mononuclear complexes where the metal ions [copper(II) (1) and nickel(II) (2)] are six-coordinated in distorted octahedral MN₂O₄ surroundings which are built by two bidentate hfac ligands plus another bidentate L molecule. This last ligand coordinates to the metal ions through the nitrogen atoms of the picolylamine fragment. Compounds 3 and 4 are centrosymmetric homodinuclear compounds where two bidentate hfac units are the bidentate capping ligands at each metal center and a bis-bidentate L molecule acts as a bridge. The values of the intramolecular metal···metal separation are 7.97 (3) and 7.82 Å (4). Static (dc) magnetic susceptibility measurements were carried out for polycrystalline samples 1–4 in the temperature range 1.9–300 K. Curie law behaviors were observed for 1 and 2, the downturn of χ_MT in the low temperature region for 2 being due to the zero-field splitting of the nickel(II) ion. Very weak [J = −0.247(2) cm⁻¹] and relatively weak intramolecular antiferromagnetic interactions [J = −4.86(2) cm⁻¹] occurred in 3 and 4, respectively (the spin Hamiltonian being defined as H = −JS₁·S₂). Simple symmetry considerations about the overlap between the magnetic orbitals across the extended bis-bidentate L bridge in 3 and 4 account for their magnetic properties.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure Determination, and Physicochemical Study of the Nickel(II) Complex of 4-(Pyridyl-2)-1,2,4-triazole

A new trinuclear nickel(II) complex with 4-(pyridyl-2)-1,2,4-triazole (pytrz), [Ni₃(pytrz)₆(H₂O)₆](NO₃)₆, has been synthesized, and its crystal structure has been determined. The compound was studied by X-ray phase analysis (XRPA), magnetochemical measurements, and electronic and IR spectroscopy.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of (1-Naphthyl){[3- (2,6-dibromo-4-methylphenylimino)methyl]-5-chloro- 2-hydroxy-benzaldehyde}(triphenylphosphine) Nickel(II) Triphenylphosphine

1INTRODUCTION Over the past decades,olefin oligomerization and polymerization based on late transition metal catalysts have been the most exciting developments in the area of organometallic chemistry and polymer science[1～3].In this broad context,neutral nickel(II)complexes have attracted much attention for their less sensitivity to protonic solvents and polar mon-mers.The most typical one is the SHOP-type cata-lyst[4～6],which contains an anionic[P,O]chelate ring and shows high activ…     

Different Topologies of Hg(II)-Bispidine 1D Coordination Polymers: Dynamic Behavior in Solvent Adsorption and Exchange Processes

One-dimensional (1D) coordination polymers (CPs) featuring three different topologies, comprising zig-zag, ribbon-like and poly-[n]-catenane structures, were obtained by reaction of Hg(II) ions with a novel bispidine ligand L3 , and structurally characterized by SC- and P-XRD methods. The CPs obtained in the form of microcrystalline powders were tested for their ability to undergo solvent adsorption and exchange by P-XRD and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. The extent of their dynamic behavior was then correlated to their structural features, highlighting the role of interchain interactions established among their constituting linear arrays. Zig-zag CPs proved to be resilient to external chemical stimuli, while they differently respond to thermal treatments, depending on the solvent originally included within the CP. In the case of polycatenated structures, we observed transformations where the original topology was maintained upon guest exchange, but also cases where it changed to zig-zag, even under solid/vapor conditions (i. e., no complete dissolution of the CP). Given the presence of linear interconnected 1D channels, 3 ⋅ ClBz-polycatenane^Pwd is also able to trap volatile guests such as n-hexane when exposed to its vapors.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Thermal Stability of Homopolytungstate Supporting Nickel（Ⅱ） Coordination Fragments

The organo-inorganic hybrid compound [Ni(phen)3] [(H2W12O40){Ni(phen)2H2O} {Ni(trien)}]·2H2O was synthesized from Na2WO4·2H2O,NiSO4·6H2O,CH3COOK,triethylenetetramine and 1,10-phenanthroline in water by the hydrothermal reaction,and characterized by IR,X-ray single crystal diffraction,and TG-DTA analysis.This compound crystallized in the monoclinic system,space group P2(1)/n,with lattice constants:a=1.80998(6)nm,b=2.36504(8)nm,c=2.29199(7)nm,β=110.2220(10)°,V=9.2065(5)nm,Z=4.Final R indices R1=0.0532,wR2=0.1295.The compound is decomposed at 593 ℃.     

On the Electronic Structure and Photochemistry of Coordinatively Unsaturated Complexes: The Case of Nickel Bis‐dinitrogen,Ni(N2)2

The electronic ground and excited states of the coordinatively unsaturated complex Ni(η¹‐N₂)₂, isolated in an Ar matrix, are analyzed in detail by vibrational and electronic absorption and emission spectroscopies allied with quantum chemical calculations. The bond force constants are determined from a normal coordinate analysis and compared with those of the isoelectronic carbonyl complex. The consequences for the bond properties are discussed, and the trend in the force constants is compared with the standard formation enthalpies. The linear complex Ni(η¹‐N₂)₂ with two terminal dinitrogen ligands can be photoisomerized to two isomeric, metastable forms Ni(η¹‐N₂)(η²‐N₂) and Ni(η²‐N₂)₂, with one and two side‐on coordinated dinitrogen ligands, respectively.     

Catalytic and Mechanistic Developments of the Nickel(II) Pincer Complex-Catalyzed Hydroarsination Reaction

Synthetic challenges have significantly slowed the development of the catalytic asymmetric hydroarsination reaction despite it being a highly attractive C−As bond formation methodology. In addition, there is a poor understanding of the main reaction steps in such reactions which limit further development in the field. Herein, key intermediates of the hydroarsination reaction catalyzed by a PCP Ni^II-Cl pincer complex are presented upon investigating the reaction with DFT calculations, conductivity measurements, NMR spectroscopy, and catalytic screening. The novel Ni–Cl–As interaction proposed was then contrasted against known Ni^II-catalyzed hydrophosphination reactions to highlight dissimilarities between them even though P and As share a close group relationship. Lastly, the asymmetric hydroarsination of nitroolefins was further developed to furnish a library of chiral organoarsines in up to 99 % yield and 80 % ee under mild conditions (−20 °C to RT) between 5 to 210 mins.