Synthesis and Crystal Structure of an Indenylnickel(Ⅱ) NHC Complex (Ind)NiBr(1,3-bisbenzylimidazol-2-ylidene)

The complex (Ind)NiBr(1,3-bisbenzylimidazol-2-ylidene) (Ind = indenyl) 1 has been prepared in ca. 65% yield via the reaction of (Ind)2Ni with an equivalent of 1,3-bis-benzylimidazolium bromide in THF/CH2Cl2 at 45 °C, supported by elemental analysis, NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystal determination. The crystal belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1 with a = 7.072(1), b = 11.264(2), c = 14.541(3) (A), a = 102.21(3),β = 93.44(3), γ = 90.81(3)°, V= 1129.7(4)(A)3, Z = 2, Mr = 502.08, Dc. = 1.476 g/cm3, F(000) = 512,μ = 2.642 mm-1, R = 0.0490and wR = 0.1137 for 3913 observed reflections (I ＞ 2σ(I)). The center nickel atom is coordinated by a bromide ligand, a carbene carbon and three carbon atoms of the five-membered indenyl group to form either a highly distorted square pyramid or a highly distorted square plane.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Thermal Properties of N,N′-Bis(5,5-dimethyl-2-phospha-2-thio-1,3-dioxan-2-yl) Ethylene Diamine

The title compound N,N′-bis(5,5-dimethyl-2-phospha-2-thio-1,3-dioxan-2-yl) ethylene diamine (DPTDEDA, C12H26N2O4P2S2) was synthesized by the reaction of neopentyl glycol, phosphorus thio-chloride and 1,2-ethylenediamine, and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and 1H NMR spectra. Its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis and the thermal property was analyzed by TG analysis. The crystal structure belongs to monoclinic, space group P21/c, with a = 14.557(16), b = 11.299(12), c = 12.163(13) , β = 98.707(19)°, Dc = 1.305 g/cm3, Z = 4, λ = 0.71073 , μ(MoKα) = 0.447 mm-1, Mr = 388.41, V = 1977(4) 3, F(000) = 824, S = 1.107, the final R = 0.0478 and wR = 0.0810 for 1738 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). X-ray analysis reveals that the crystal structure is centrosymmetrically distributed through 1,2-ethylenediamine to join two distorted six-membered rings. The weak N–H···S interactions are observed and link the molecules into sheets. TG analysis shows that the title compound has good thermal stability and char-forming capability, which are required for an excellent intumescent fire retardant.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 3,3＇-Bis（2-benzimidazolyl）-2,2＇-dipyridine with Hydrated Zinc（Ⅱ） Perchlorate

The reaction of Zn(ClO4)2·6H2O with 3,3'-bis(2-benzimidazolyl)-2,2'-dipyridine (L) gave a mononuclear zinc(II) complex: [ZnL2](ClO4)2·2DMF·4H2O, which was structurally characterized by EA, IR, UV, 1H NMR, fluorescence spectrum and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal (C54H54Cl2N14O14Zn, Mr = 1259.38) belongs to the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 20.874(2), b = 14.9953(16), c = 20.462(3) , β = 101.553(2)°, V = 6274.8(13) 3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.333 g/cm3, F (000) = 2608, μ(MoKα) = 0.548 mm–1, R = 0.0682 and wR = 0.1931 for 4984 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The Zn(II) is four-coordinated in a slightly distorted tetrahedral geometry through four N atoms from four benzimidazole units of two ligands. In the crystal lattice, the [ZnL2]2+ cations are linked to each other by extensive intermolecular hydrogen bonds between nitrogen atoms of benzimidazole rings, water and DMF molecules.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Palladium(II) Coordination Polymer [Na_2Pd(2,6-pydc)_2(H_2O)_6]_n

A novel coordination polymer [Na2Pd(2,6-pydc)2(H2O)6]n (2,6-H2pydc = 2,6-pyri- dinedicarboxylic acid) has been synthesized and its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c, with a = 11.962(2), b = 6.5552(13), c = 12.673(3) , β = 91.72(3)°, V = 993.3(3) 3, Z = 2, Mr = 590.68, Dc = 1.975 g/cm3, μ = 1.059 mm-1, F(000) = 592, the final R = 0.0211 and wR = 0.0454. In the crystal the Pd(II) ion adopts a distorted four-coordinated square-planar geometry and bonds to two bidentate 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylate molecules through caronyl oxygen and pyridine nitrogen atoms. The title complex exhibits a novel three-dimensional network structure.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New Cadmium（ Ⅱ ） Polymer with One-dimensional Chain Structure： [Cd（5-hip）（phen）]n·nH2O （5-hip = 5-Hydroxyisophthalate,phen = 1,10-Phenanthroline）

A new metal-organic coordination polymer [Cd（5-hip）（phen）]n·nH2O 1 has been hydro- ermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TG and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal of the complex crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P2/n with a = 8.8071（17）, b =12.386（2）, c = 16.981（3） A, β = 100.182（2）°, V = 1823.2（6） A^3, Mr=. 490.73, Dc =1.788 g/cm^3,μ（MoKa） = 1.240 mm^-1, F（000） = 976, Z= 4, the final R = 0.0458 and wR = 0.1373 for 2864 observed reflections （I 〉 2σ（I））. The Cd atoms are coordinated by two N atoms from the phen ligands and four O atoms from 5-hydroxyisophthalate ligands in a highly distorted octahedral geometry.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Di-μ_(1,1)-azido-bis((azido)[N-ethyl-N'-(1-pyridin-2-ylmethylidene)ethane-1,2-diamino]cadmium(Ⅱ))

The dinuclear Schiff base cadmium(II) complex [Cd2(C10H15N3)2(N3)2 (μ1,1-N3)2] was prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum, and single-crystal X-ray dif- fraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 10.819(2), b = 11.058(2), c = 12.766(3) , β = 102.456(2)o, V = 1491.3(7) 3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.665 g/cm3, Mr = 747.42, λ(MoKα) = 0.71073 , μ = 1.470 mm-1, F(000) = 744, R = 0.0307 and wR = 0.0584. A total of 3420 unique reflections were collected, of which 2575 with I > 2σ(I) were observed. There is a crystallographic inversion centre at the midpoint of the two metal atoms in the complex. Each CdII atom in the complex is in a distorted octahedral coordination. The molecules in the crystal are linked through the intermolecular hydrogen bonds of N–H···N and C–H···N, forming a three- dimensional network.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 2-(2-Ethyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)-1-hydroxy-ethane-1,1-diyldiphosphonic Acid (EIHDP)

The crystal structure of the title compound (C7H14N2O7P2, Mr = 300.14) was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to triclinic, space group P1 with a = 8.258(3), b = 8.886(3), c = 9.275(3) , α = 96.669(3), β = 115.706(3), γ = 104.467(3)°, V = 573.8(3) 3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.737 g/cm3, λ(MoKα) = 0.71073, F(000) = 720, μ(MoKα) = 0.41 mm-1, R = 0.030 and wR = 0.078. A total of 1970 unique reflections were collected, of which 1742 with I > 2σ(I) were observed. EIDHP has a structure similar to zoledronic acid (ZL). ZL is a potent bone antiresorptive bisphosphonate drug having significant activity against several parasitic protozoa. EIHDP has inner-salt character, consisting of a negatively charged PO3 group and a positively char- ged N(1) atom. The crystal structure is stabilized by intermolecular hydrogen bonds of O–H···O and N–H···O.     

Direct Electrochemical Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New Mononuclear Copper(Ⅱ) Complex: [(bipy)_2Cu(PhCOO)]ClO_4·(benzil) (benzil = 1,2-Diphenyl-ethane-1,2-dione)

A new mononuclear copper(Ⅱ) complex [(bipy)2Cu(PhCOO)]ClO4·(benzil) (bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine, benzil = 1,2-diphenyl-ethane-1,2-dione) was synthesized by direct electrochemical oxidation of Cu electrode in an acetonitrile solution with benzoic acid, 2,2′-bipyridine and benzoin. As soon as the current flowed in the cell, benzoin was oxidized to benzil quickly. The crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction. It belongs to monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 14.860(2), b = 20.784(3), c = 11.9150(17) , β = 101.401(3)°, V = 3607.3(9) 3, Z = 4, Mr = 806.69, Dc = 1.485 g/cm3, F(000) = 1660, μ = 0.742 mm-1, R = 0.0788 and wR = 0.1519 for 6254 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). The complex contains a mononuclear [(bipy)2Cu(PhCOO)]+ cation, a solvate benzil molecule and a ClO4- anion which locates around the cation outside acting as the counter ion. The Cu(Ⅱ) ion is coordinated by two 2,2′-bipyridines and one benzoato ligand to form a distorted square-pyramid.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Dicyanamide-bridged One-dimensional Gadolinium(III) Complex [Gd(dca)_3(phen)_2(H_2O)]_n

1 INTRODUCTION Dicyanamide is a versatile bridging ligand linking two or more metal ions with three nitrogen donor atoms[1～4]. The varieties of its coordination modes provide multifarious chances for designing new com- plexes with novel structures as well as interesting properties. Firstly, the complexes formulated as [M- (dca)2]n (M = Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Cr)[5～9] mostly with 2D and 3D networks have been synthesized, and they usually exhibit high ordering temperatures. Afterwards, t…     

(η~5-C_9H_7)_2Yb(THF)_2的晶体结构

双(茚基)镱(Ⅱ)四氢呋喃配合物(η~5-C_9H_7)_2Yb(THF)_2的晶体属单斜晶系,C_c空间群,晶体学参数a=13.506(4),b=11.081(2),c=15.577(5),β=92.68(3)°,V=2329(1),D_c=1.56g/cm~3,Z=4,μ=42.4cm~(-1),F(000)=1088,最终编离因子R=0.029,R_w=0.031。中心离子Yb~(2+)与两个茚基以η~5形式成键且与两个四氢呋喃中的氧成键,茚基的两个质心和四氢呋喃中的两个氧形成扭曲的四面体,Yb~(2+)在四面体的中心。Yb~(2+)的配位数为8。Yb~(2+)到质心In1的距离为2.52,到质心In2的距离为2.40。Yb~(2+)到O(1)的键长为2.356(7),到O(2)的键长为2.417(5)。     

Novel Copper（Ⅱ） and Zinc（Ⅱ） 2-D Supramolecular Structures Based on Carboxylate and 1-Substitutedimidazole Mixed-ligands

Using the ligand bis(3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-1-phenylpropan-1-one) L, two novel com- plexes [CuL2(ph))]·H2O 1 and [ZnL2(tp)] 2 (ph = phthalic acid, tp = terephthalic acid) have been synthesized and their crystal structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Crystal data for 1: triclinic, space group P1, a = 9.4300(17), b = 12.148(2), c = 13.721(2) , α = 109.620(2), β = 94.351(2), γ = 94.830(2)°, C32H30N4O7Cu, Mr = 646.14, V = 1466.2(4) 3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.464 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 0.801 mm-1, F(000) = 670, the final R = 0.0337 and wR = 0.0859 for 5122 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). And those for 2: monoclinic, space group P2/n, a = 7.1866(11), b = 14.144(2), c = 14.407(2) , β = 101.427(2)°, C32H28N4O6Zn, Mr = 629.95, V = 1435.4(4) 3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.457 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 0.908 mm-1, F(000) = 652, the final R = 0.0438 and wR = 0.0821 for 2546 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). In 1 and 2, ph or tp ligands bridge the six-coordinated copper(II) or four-coordinated zinc(II) ions forming 1D zigzag chains while L ligands act as the terminal monodentate ligand. It is noted that weak non-classical C–H···O plays the important and dominating roles in the formation of 2D supramolecular architectures of 1, but in 2 non-classical C–H···O and aromatic π-π stacking interactions are quite important and play dominant roles in the self-assembly of 2D supramolecular architectures.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 4,4'-(4-(1-Naphthyl)-4-phenyl-1,3-butadienylidene)-bis[N,N-diethylbenzenamine]

1 INTRODUCTION Organic photo-conductors (OPCs), due to their great advantages over inorganic ones, have been widely used in xerography and holography and aroused considerable interest in the past several de- cades. Recently, almost all OPCs are of a layered structure with a thin charge generation layer (CGL) and a charge transport layer (CTL). Current resear- ches are directed to both improving the chara- cteristics of existing OPCs and developing new ma- terials for future applicati…     

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.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Binuclear Complex:[Cu_2(phen)_2(ip)(Hip)_2]·4H_2O

A binuclear complex [Cu2(phen)2(ip)(Hip)2]·4H2O has been synthesized by the reaction of Cu(CH3COO)2·H2O, phen(1,10-phenanthroline) and isophthalic acid (H2ip) under hydrothermal condition. Elemental analysis, IR spectra and X-ray single-crystal diffraction were carried out to determine the composition and crystal structure. Crystal data for this complex: mono- clinic, space group C2/c, a = 19.214(3), b = 10.6973(14), c = 22.567(3) , β = 105.081(2)°, C24H19N2O8Cu, Mr = 526.95, Z = 8, F(000) = 2160, V = 4478.6(10) 3, Dc = 1.563 g/cm3, μ = 1.030 mm-1, –24≤h≤16, –13≤k≤13, –28≤l≤28, R = 0.0369 and wR = 0.0819 for 4615 (Rint = 1.0357) independent reflections and 3290 observed ones (I > 2σ(I)). Structural analysis shows that coordination geometry of Cu(Ⅱ) is a planar square, and the title complex exhibits a 2-D framework supramolecular structure by hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking interactions.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of exo-4-（3,4-Dichlorophenyl）-8-ethyl-3,3a,4,5,8, 12d-hexahydro-2H-furo[3,2-c]indolo[3,2-f]quinoline

The title compound exo-4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-8-ethyl-3,3a,4,5,8,12d-hexahydro-2H-furo[3,2-c]indolo[3,2-f]quinoline (C25H22Cl2N2O, Mr = 437.35) was synthesized and crystallized. The crystal belongs to tetragonal, space group I4(1)/a with a = 17.4903(3), b = 17.4903(3), c = 28.3403(5) , Z = 16, V = 8669.6(3) 3, Dc = 1.340 g·cm-3, μ(MoKɑ) = 0.319 mm-1, F(000) = 3648, R = 0.0429 and wR = 0.711 for 2714 observed reflections I > 2σ(I). X-ray analysis reveals that atoms C(1), C(2), C(3), C(4), C(5) and N(1) on the new pyridine ring are slightly distorted, forming a distorted boat conformation.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Bisaqua-[N,N'-bis(3,5-dichlorosalicylidene)-1,3-diaminopropano]zinc(II)

1 INTRODUCTION N,N?-Bis(salicylidene)-1,3-diaminopropane (BSDP) is a versatile tetradentate ligand, which forms stable complexes with a large number of transition metals[1～3]. However, the complexes related to the BSDP deriva- tive,N,N?-bis(3,5-dichlorosalicylidene)-1,3-diamino- propane (BCDP), have been seldom reported. The prime interest in these complexes is their ability to afford functional solid materials with potentially controllable properties and novel molecular struc- tur…     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Ternary Complex:[Ni(phen)_2(pmal)]·8H_2O

1 INTRODUCTION Molecular structures of metallic complex and intermolecular weak interaction mode have become the focal fields of crystal engineering and supra- molecular chemistry. As we all known, intermole- cular weak interactions include hydrogen bonds[1, 2], π-π staking interaction[3, 4], metal-metal weak inte- raction[5, 6] and chelate-ring-chelate-ring weak inte- raction, et al.[7] Binary, ternary and quaternary car- boxylic acid ligands possess versatile coordination modes with me…     

Two-dimensional Grid-type Zinc（Ⅱ） Coordination Polymer Constructed by a New Aromatic Carboxylate Ligand

A new aromatic carboxylate ligand,namely 5-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-1,3-benzenedicar-boxylic acid(H2pybdc),was synthesized and characterized by FT-IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.It crystallizes in triclinic system,P1 space group with a = 10.05(5) ,b = 11.53(5),c = 12.92(6) ,α = 112.11(6)°,β = 92.79(7)°,γ = 102.98(7)°,V = 1337.113,Z = 4,Mr = 253.25,Dc = 1.258 g.cm-3,μ = 0.099 mm-1,F(000) = 536,the final R = 0.0822 and wR = 0.2575 for 1893 observed reflections(I >2σ(I)).Based on it,a two-dimensional grid-type Zn(Ⅱ) coordina-tion polymer of {[Zn(pybdc)(bpy)(H2O)].2H2O.0.5CH3OH}n(1) was solvothermally synthesized,which crystallizes in triclinic,space group P1 with a = 10.218(5) ?,b = 11.176(5) ,c =11.350(5) ,α = 95.855(5)°,β = 94.248(5)°,γ = 101.421(5)°,V = 1257.9(2) 3,Z = 2,Mr = 524.84,Dc = 1.386 g.cm-3,μ = 1.024 mm-1,F(000) = 546,the final R = 0.0635 and wR = 0.1879 for 3913 observed reflections(I >2σ(I)).     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of catena-Poly[bis-(benzimidazole)cobalt(II) μ-Phthalato]

1 INTRODUCTION Chemists have recognized that intermolecular inter- actions are the basis of functional properties for most molecular assembles, and detailed understan- ding of non-covalent chemistry is therefore funda- mental to interpreting and predicting the relation- ship between structure and function. Among intermo- lecular interactions, the π-π stacking between aro- matic rings is correlated with the electron transfer process in some biological systems[1], and the nature of π-π s…     

Reaction of Mo(CO)_6 with Alkoxide: Synthesis and Structure of the Mo(0)-OR Complex [Et_4N]_3[Mo_2(CO)_6(μ-OC_6H_4OCH_2C_6H_5)_3]

The reaction of molybdenum hexacarbonyl with C6H5CH2OC6H4ONa and Et4NBr in CH3CN at 60 ℃ afforded the di-nuclear Mo(0) compound [Et4N]3[Mo2(CO)6(μ-OC6H4OCH2- C6H5)3] 1. 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 15.359(2), b = 18.378(3), c = 24.952(2), β = 102.268(4)°, V = 6882.3(16) 3, Mr = 1348.34, Z = 4, Dc = 1.301 g/cm3, F(000) = 2832 and μ = 0.424 mm-1. The final R = 0.0606 and wR = 0.1552 for 9396 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). 1 contains a [Mo2O3]3- core in triangular bi-pyramidal configuration and each Mo atom adopts a distorted octahedral geometry with three carbon atoms from carbonyls and three μ-O atoms from C6H5CH2OC6H4O- bridging ligands. The Mo…Mo distance is 3.30(8) , indicating no metal- metal bonding. A formation pathway via forming a di-molybdenum(0) di-bridging OR compound [Mo2(μ-OR)2(CO)8]2- has been figured out and the reaction of Mo(CO)6 with alkoxide has also been discussed.