Structural,spectroscopic, luminescence sensing and TD–DFT theoretical studies of a CuP2N-type complex

Luminescent cuprous complexes are an important class of coordination compounds due to their relative abundance, low cost and ability to display excellent luminescence. The title heteroleptic cuprous complex, [2,2′-bis(diphenylphosphanyl)-1,1′-binaphthyl-κ²P,P′](2-phenylpyridine-κN)copper(I) hexafluoridophosphate, rac-[Cu(C₄₄H₃₂P₂)(C₁₁H₉N)]PF₆, conventionally abbreviated rac-[Cu(BINAP)(2-PhPy)]PF₆ ( I ), where BINAP and 2-PhPy represent 2,2′-bis(diphenylphosphanyl)-1,1′-binaphthyl and 2-phenylpyridine, respectively, is described. In this complex, the asymmetric unit consists of a hexafluoridophosphate anion and a heteroleptic cuprous complex cation, in which the cuprous centre in a CuP₂N coordination triangle is coordinated by two P atoms from the BINAP ligand and by one N atom from the 2-PhPy ligand. Time-dependent density functional theory (TD–DFT) calculations show that the UV–Vis absorption of I should be attributed to ligand-to-ligand charge transfer (LLCT) characteristic excited states. It was also found that the paper-based film of this complex exhibited obvious luminescence light-up sensing for pyridine.     

Partially oxidized ruthenium phosphine thiol­ates: [Ru(pySO2)0.33(pyS)1.67(dppe)] and [Ru(pySO2)0.355(pyS)1.645(dppp)]

The crystal structures of [1,3‐bis­(diphenyl­phosphino)ethane‐κ²P,P′](pyridine‐2‐sulfinato‐κ²N,S)(pyridine‐2‐thiol­ato‐κ²N,S)ruthenium(II), [Ru(C₅H₄NO₂S)_0.33(C₅H₄NS)_1.67(C₂₆H₂₄P₂)] or [Ru(pySO₂)_1−x(pyS)_1+x(dppe)] (x = 0.67), (I), and [1,3‐bis­(diphenyl­phosphino)propane‐κ²P,P′](pyridine‐2‐sulfinato‐κ²N,S)(pyridine‐2‐thiol­ato‐κ²N,S)ruthenium(II), [Ru(C₅H₄NO₂S)_0.355(C₅H₄NS)_1.645(C₂₇H₂₆P₂)] or [Ru(pySO₂)_1−x(pyS)_1+x(dppp)] (x = 0.645), (II), are composed of neutral distorted octa­hedral Ru^II complexes with chelating pyridine‐2‐thiol­ate, pyridine‐2‐sulfinate and biphosphine ligands. The S atoms are trans to each other, while pairs of P and N atoms are in cis positions. Partial double‐bond character is observed for C—S. The crystal packing consists of monolayers stabilized by C—H⋯O and C—H⋯S inter­actions, and is affected by the alkyl‐chain lengths.     

DIORGANOTELLURBIS (ALKYLXANTHOGENATE), TEIL II

Abstract

Diphenyltelluriumbis(alkylxanthates) as well as telluracyclopentane-1,1-bis(alkylxanthates) of the general formula R₂Te(S₂COR')₂ and C_4H8Te(S₂COR′)₂ (R = C₆H₅ and R′ = CH₃, C₂H₅, i-C₃H₇) are obtained by reaction of diphenyltellurium-dichloride or telluracyclopentane-1,-diiodide with sodium-xanthates. The insertion of CS₂ into the corresponding organotelluriumbis-alkoxydes is only successful in the case of the cyclic compound. Diphenyltelluriumbis-alkoxydes react with decomposition. This decomposition in substance and in solution is investigated.

Man erhält Diphenyltellurbis(alkylxanthogenate), sowie Telluracyclopentan-1,1-bis(alkylxanthogenate) der Formel R₂Te(S₂COR′)₂ bzw. C₄H₈Te(S₂COR′)₂ mit R = C₆H₅, R′ = CH₃, C₂H₅, i-C₃H₇, durch Umsetzung von Diphenyltellurdichlorid bzw. Telluracyclopentan-1,1-diiodid mit den entsprechenden Natriumxanthogenaten. Prinzipiell führt auch die Einschiebung von CS₂ in Telluracyclopentan-1,1-bisalkoholate zu den entsprechenden Xanthogenatverbindungen. Bei der Umsetzung von CS₂ mit Diphenyltellurbis(alkoholaten) konnten nur die, für diese Xanthogenatverbindungen charakteristischen Zersetzungsprodukte isoliert werden. In diesem Zusammenhang wurde die thermische und solvensabhängige Zersetzung untersucht.     

Copolymerization of trans-2,6-diazido-hexaphenylcyclophosphonitrile tetramer with 1,4-bis(diphenylphosphino)butane or 4,4′-bis(diphenylphosphino)biphenyl

Polymers [N(PN)₄(C₆H₅)₆N?P(C₆H₅)₂(CH₂)₄P(C₆H₅)₂]_x and [N(PN)₄(C₆H₅)₆N?P–(C₆H₅)₂C₆H₄C₆H₄P(C₆H₅)₂]_x have been formed by thermal copolymerization of trans-2,6-diazidohexaphenylcyclophosphonitrile [N₃(PN)₄(C₆H₅)₆N₃] with either 1,4-bis-(diphenylphosphino)butane [(C₆H₅)₂P(CH₂)₄P(C₆H₅)₂] or 4,4′-bis(diphenylphosphino)-biphenyl [(C₆H₅)₂C₆H₄C₆H₄P(C₆H₅)₂]. The maximum molecular weights obtained were about 10,000. A polymer endcapped with triphenyl phosphine was stable to 400°C.     

1,7‐Dideaza‐2′‐deoxy‐6‐nitronebularine: a pyrrolo[2,3‐b]pyridine nucleoside with an intramolecular hydrogen bond stabilizing the syn conformation

The title compound [systematic name: 1‐(2‐deoxy‐β‐D‐erythro‐pentofuranosyl)‐4‐nitro‐1H‐pyrrolo[2,3‐b]pyridine], C₁₂H₁₃N₃O₅, forms an intramolecular hydrogen bond between the pyridine N atom as acceptor and the 5′‐hydroxy group of the sugar residue as donor. Consequently, the N‐glycosylic bond exhibits a syn conformation, with a χ torsion angle of 61.6 (2)°, and the pentofuranosyl residue adopts a C2′‐endo envelope conformation (²E, S‐type), with P = 162.1 (1)° and τ_m = 36.2 (1)°. The orientation of the exocyclic C4′—C5′ bond is +sc (gauche, gauche), with a torsion angle γ = 49.1 (2)°. The title nucleoside forms an ordered and stacked three‐dimensional network. The pyrrole ring of one layer faces the pyridine ring of an adjacent layer. Additionally, intermolecular O—H...O and C—H...O hydrogen bonds stabilize the crystal structure.     

Metall-Schwefelstickstoff-Verbindungen. 20. Reaktionsprodukte von PdCl2 und Pd(CN)2 mit S7NH. Darstellung und Struktur der Komplexe [Ph6P2N][Pd(S3N)(S5)] und X[Pd(S3N)(CN)2] (X = [Me4N]+, [Ph4P]+)

Metal Sulfur Nitrogen Compounds. 20. Reaction Products of PdCl₂ and Pd(CN)₂ with S₇NH. Preparation and Structure of the Complexes [Ph₆P₂N][Pd(S₃N)(S₅)] and X[Pd(S₃N)(CN)₂] X = [Me₄N]⁺, [Ph₄P]⁺ With PdCl₂ and [Ph₆P₂N]OH S₇NH forms the complex salt [Ph₆P₂N][Pd(S₃N)(S₅)], which could be isolated in two modifications (α- and β-form). The α-form is triclinic, a = 9.347(4), b = 14.410(8), c = 15.440(11) Å, α = 76.27°(5), β = 77.06°(4), γ = 76.61α(4), Z = 2, space group P1 . The β-form is orthorhombic, a = 9.333(2), b = 17.659(4), c = 23.950(6) Å, Z = 4. The structure of the metal complex is the same in the two modifications. One S₃N^? and one S₅^2? are coordinate as chelate ligands to Pd. From S₇NH, Pd(CN)₂, and XOH X = [(CH₃)₄N]⁺ and [(C₆H₅)₄P]⁺ the salts X[Pd(S₃N)(CN)₂] were formed. The (CH₃)₄N-salt is isomorphous with the analogous Ni compound described earlier, the (C₆H₅)₄P-salt is triclinic, a = 9.372(4), b = 10.202(5), c = 13.638(6) Å, α = 86.36α(4), β = 85.66°(4), γ = 88.71°(4), Z = 2, space group P1 . One S₃N^? chelate ligand and two CN^? ions are bound to Pd. In all these complexes the coordination of Pd is nearly square planar.     

Architecture of the rings of 5-arylidenerhodanine derivatives versus P-gp inhibition

5-Arylidene derivatives of rhodanine show various biological activities. The new crystal structures of five derivatives investigated towards ABCB1 efflux pump modulation are reported, namely, 2-[5-([1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylmethylidene]-4-oxo-2-thioxothiazolidin-3-yl)acetic acid dimethyl sulfoxide monosolvate, C₁₈H₁₃NO₃S₂·C₂H₆OS ( 1 ), 4-[5-([1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylmethylidene]-4-oxo-2-thioxothiazolidin-3-yl)butanoic acid, C₂₀H₁₇NO₃S₂ ( 2 ), 5-[4-(benzyloxy)benzylidene]-2-thioxothiazolidin-4-one, C₁₇H₁₃NO₂S₂ ( 3 ), 4-{5-[4-(benzyloxy)benzylidene]-4-oxo-2-thioxothiazolidin-3-yl}butanoic acid, C₂₁H₁₉NO₄S₂ ( 4 ), and 5-[4-(diphenylamino)benzylidene]-2-thioxothiazolidin-4-one, C₂₂H₁₆N₂OS₂ ( 5 ). Compounds 1 and 3 – 5 crystallize in the triclinic space group P, while 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n, where the biphenyl moiety is observed in two positions (A and B). Two molecules are present in the asymmetric unit of 5 and, for the other four compounds, there is only one molecule; moreover, 1 crystallizes with one dimethyl sulfoxide molecule. The packing of the molecules containing a carboxyl group ( 1 , 2 and 4 ) is determined by O—H…O hydrogen bonds, while in the other two compounds ( 3 and 5 ), the packing is determined by N—H…O hydrogen bonds. Additionally, induced-fit docking studies have been performed for the active compounds to investigate their putative binding mode inside the human glycoprotein P (P-gp) binding pocket.     

Lanthanide Complexes of Polyacid Ligands derived from 2, 6-bis(pyrazol-1-yl)pyridine,pyrazine, and 6, 6′-bis(pyrazol-1-yl)-2, 2′-bipyridine: Synthesis and luminescence properties

The synthesis of three novel pyrazole-containing complexing acids, N,N,N′,N′-{2, 6-bis[3-(aminomethyl)pyrazol-1-yl]-4-methoxypyridine}tetrakis(acetic acid)( 1 ), N,N,N′,N′-{2, 6-bis[3-(aminomethyl)pyrazol-1-yl]pyrazine}-tetrakis(acetic acid) ( 2 ), and N,N,N′,N′-{6, 6′-bis[3-(aminomethyl)pyrazol-1-yl]-2, 2′-bipyridine}tetrakis(acetic acid) ( 3 ) is described. Ligands 1–3 formed stable complexes with Eu^III, Tb^III, Sm^III, and Dy^III in H₂O whose relative luminescence yields, triplet-state energies, and emission decay lifetimes were measured. The number of H₂O molecules in the first coordination sphere of the lanthanide ion were also determined. Comparison of data from the Eu^III and Tb^III complexes of 1–3 and those of the parent trisheterocycle N,N,N′,N′-{2, 6-bis[3-(aminomethyl)pyrazol-l-yl]pyridine}tetrakis(acetic acid) showed that the modification of the pyridine ring for pyrazine or 2, 2′-bipyridine strongly modify the luminescence properties of the complexes. MeO Substitution at C(4) of 1 maintain the excellent properties described for the parent compound and give an additional functional group that will serve for attaching the label to biomolecules in bioaffinity applications.     

Acid-catalyzed polycondensation of bisdiazoalkanes

Dimerization reactions of diphenyldiazomethane have been applied to the polycondensation of six bisdiazobenzyl arylenes, namely 1,4- and 1,3-bis(α-diazobenzyl)-benzenes C₆H₅CN₂? (C₆H₄)? CN₂C₆H₅; 1,4- and 1,3-bis(α-diazo-p-methoxybenzyl)-benzenes, p,p′-MeO? C₆H₄? CN₂? (C₆H₄)? CN₂C₆H₄? OMe; 4,4′-bis(α-diazobenzyl)-diphenylmethane, C₆H₅CN₂? (C₆H₄CH₂C₆H₄)? CN₂C₆H₅; and 4,4′-bis(α-diazobenyl)-diphenyl ether, C₆H₅CN₂? (C₆H₄? O? C₆H₄)CN₂C₆H₅. Depending on the nature of the catalysts, polyene-arylenes (? C(Ar)?C(Ar)? C₆H₄)_n, and polyazine-arylenes, (? C(Ar)?N? N? C(Ar)? C₆H₄? )_n, can be obtained selectively by acid-catalyzed decomposition of these bisdiazoalkanes at room temperature. With perchloric acid and with arylsulfonic acids in strong polar media, polyene-arylenes are formed. On the other hand, boron trifluoride and arylsulfonic acids in solvents of low dielectric constant afford polyazine-arylenes. Less selective is the thermal decomposition at 75°C in toluene solution; it gives a polymer containing about 90% azine and 10% olefinic groups. All these polymers are soluble in common solvents. Their molecular weight vary from 3 200 to 5 000, i.e., X?_n from 12 to 20. The polyene-arylenes are very stable and decompose only around 500°C; the polyazine-arylenes are less stable and decompose around 370°C by losing nitrogen.     

A host–guest complex of di­aqua­bis­[1‐hydroxy‐2(1H)‐pyridine­thionato‐O,S]­magnesium(II) and 2,2′‐di­thio­bis­(pyridine N‐oxide)

The title compound, [Mg(C₅H₄NOS)₂(H₂O)₂]·C₁₀H₈N₂O₂S₂, is a two‐component host–guest material. The 2,2′‐di­thio­bis(pyridine N‐oxide) molecule has crystallographic twofold symmetry. The metal complex lies on an inversion centre and associates via C—H?S interactions into chains which thread the 2,2′‐di­thio­bis­(pyridine N‐oxide) lattice in perpendicular directions. Hydro­gen bonds exist between the water mol­ecules of the di­aqua­magnesium units and the N—O groups of the host lattice.     

Reactions of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon radical cations with model biological nucleophiles

The determination of gas-phase reactivity of a series of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) with nucleophiles is directed at achieving isomer differentiation through ion-molecule reactions and collisionally activated decomposition spectra. A series of PAH isomers form gas-phase [adduci — H]⁺ ions with the reagent nucleophiles pyridine and N-methylimidazole. Collisionally activated decomposition spectra of the [adduct — H]⁺ ions of the pyridine/PAH systems are dominated by products formed by losses of C₅H₄N, C₅H₅N (presumably neutral pyridine), and C₅H₆N. Collisional activation of PAH/N-methylimidazole [adduct — H]⁺ ions causes analogous losses of C₄H₅N₂, C₄H₆N₂ (presumably neutral N-methylimidazole), and C₄H₇N₂. The relative abundances of the ions that result from these losses are highly isomer specific for N-methylimidazole but less so for pyridine. Furthermore, PAH/N-methylimidazole [adduct — H]⁺ ions undergo a series of metastableion decompositions that also provide highly isomer-specific information. The C₄H₇N₂ (from PAH/N-methylimidazole product ions) and C₅H₆N (from PAH/pyridine product ions) losses tend to increase with the ΔH _f of the PAH radical cation. In addition, it is shown that the fragmentation patterns of these gas-phase PAH/nucleophile adducts are similar to fragmentation patterns of PAH/nucleoside adducts generated in solution, which suggests that the structures of products formed in gas-phase reactions are similar to those produced in solution.     

trans‐Di­aqua­bis(5‐carboxy‐1H‐imidazole‐4‐carboxyl­ato‐κ2N3,O4)­cobalt(II) 4,4′‐bi­pyridine solvate

In the title compound, [Co(C₅H₃N₂O₄)₂(H₂O)₂]·C₁₀H₈N₂, the Co atom is trans‐coordinated by two pairs of N and O atoms from two monoanionic 4,5‐di­carboxy­imidazole ligands, and by two O atoms from two coordinated water mol­ecules, in a distorted octahedral geometry. The 4,4′‐bi­pyridine solvent molecule is not involved in coordination but is linked by an N—H⋯N hydrogen bond to the neutral [Co(C₅H₃N₂O₄)₂(H₂O)₂] mol­ecule. Both mol­ecules are located on inversion centers. The crystal packing is stabilized by N—H⋯N and O—H⋯O hydrogen bonds, which produce a three‐dimensional hydrogen‐bonded network. Offset π–π stacking interactions between the pyridine rings of adjacent 4,4′‐bi­pyridine molecules were observed, with a face‐to‐face distance of 3.345 (1) Å.     

Three‐dimensional networks in the 1:2 organic salts 2,2′‐biimidazolium bis(3‐carboxy‐4‐hydroxybenzenesulfonate) and 2,2′‐bibenzimidazolium bis(3‐carboxy‐4‐hydroxybenzenesulfonate) trihydrate

The two title compounds of 2,2′‐biimidazole (Bim) with 5‐sulfosalicylic acid (5‐H₂SSA) and 2,2′‐bibenzimidazole (Bbim) with 5‐H₂SSA are 1:2 organic salts, viz. C₆H₈N₄²⁺·2C₇H₅O₆S⁻, (I), and C₁₄H₁₂N₄²⁺·2C₇H₅O₆S⁻·3H₂O, (II). The cation of compound (I) lies on a centre of inversion, whereas that of (II) lies on a twofold axis. Whilst compound (I) is anhydrous, three water molecules are incorporated into the crystal structure of (II). The substitution of imidazole H atoms by other chemical groups may favour the incorporation of water molecules into the crystal structure. In both compounds, the component cations and anions adopt a homogeneous arrangement, forming alternating cation and anion layers which run parallel to the (001) plane in (I) and to the (100) plane in (II). By a combination of N—H...O, O—H...O and C—H...O hydrogen bonds, the ions in both compounds are linked into three‐dimensional networks. In addition, π–π interactions are observed between symmetry‐related benzene rings of Bbim²⁺ cations in (II).     

Thermal Behavior of Pyridinium Salt of 2,4-Dimer-Capto-2,4-Dithioxo-1,3-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)-1,3-Diaza-2λ5, 4λ5-Diphosphetidine

Abstract

The reaction of P₄S₁₀with PSCL₃ in pyridine leads to Py.PS₂Cl (1). This substance yields by the reaction with hexamethyldiailazane in molar ratio 1:l a new subatance that was identified as pyridiniwn salt of 2,4-dimercapto-2,4-dithioxo-1,3-bis(trimethylsilyl)-1,3-diaza-2λ⁵,4λ⁵-diphosphetidine (PYH)₂/S₂P(NSiMe₃)₂PS₂/ (I). (2).     

Studies of amidino-complexes of copper(I) and (II). Carboxylate analogues

Lithioamidines &;{;R′N(Li)C(R)NR′; R = H, CH₃, C₆H₅; R′ = C₆H₅, $\text{p}$-CH₃C₆H₄&;}; react with anhydrous copper(II) chloride to form [Cu&;{;R′NC(R)NR′&;};₂]_n complexes, and with anhydrous copper(I) chloride to form [Cu&;{;R′NC(R)NR′&;};]_m. The copper(II) complexes are diamagnetic, purple solids, which are air stable in the solid state but very air reactive in solution. Experimental data are consistent with a dimeric or more highly associated structure, and an X-ray structural determination shows [Cu&;{;C₆H₅NC(C₆H₅)NC₆H₅&;};₂]₂ to be dimeric with four bridging amidino-groups and a short CuCu distance (2.46Å). The copper(I) complexes are pale yellow solids, which in solution are subject to rapid aerial oxidation, especially in the presence of free amidines, and disproportionation to [Cu&;{;R′NC(R)HR′&;};₂]_n and copper metal. Differences in properties are noted between acetamidino-, benzamidino- and formamidino-complexes, the last complexes of copper(I) being most stable towards disproportionation. Cu&;{;C₆H₅NC(CH₃)NC₆H₅&;};₂ reacts with pyridine (Py) to form the copper(I) derivative Cu&;{;C₆H₅NC(CH₃)NC₆H₅&;};. 2Py and with carbon disulphide to form Cu&;{;C₆H₅NC(CH₃)NC₆H₅&;};₂.CS₂ which is reduced to form Cu&;{;C₆H₅NC(CH₃)NC₆H₅&;};.CS₃.     

Highly Stereoselective Photochemical Oxidative Addition Reactions. Preliminary Communication

Cyclometallated complexes of the type cis-bis(2-phenylpyridine)platinum(II) (C₂₂H₁₆N₂Pt) and cis-bis(2-(2′-thienyl)pyridine)platinum(II) (C₁₈H₁₂N₂S₂Pt) undergo thermal or photochemical oxidative addition (TOA or POA) reactions with a number of substrates. TOA (with CH₃I, CH₃CH₂I etc.) yield mixtures of several isomers which rearrange slowly (within ca. one week at room temperature) to one of the possible cis-isomers. CH₂Cl₂, CHCl₃, or (E)? ClCH?CHCl, e.g., do not react thermally. POA yield directly complexes of Pt(IV) with the halide and a σ-bonded C-atom in cis-position. The configuration, as assigned by extensive use of ¹H-NMR data, can be characterized for the two chelating ligands C …? N and C′ …? N′ by C,C′-cis; N,N′-cis and C(chelate), Cl-trans.     

Two stereoisomeric pentacyclic oxin­dole alkaloids from Uncaria tomentosa: uncarine C and uncarine E

The chloro­form solvate of uncarine C (pteropodine), (1′S,3R,4′aS,5′aS,10′aS)‐1,2,5′,5′a,7′,8′,10′,10′a‐octa­hydro‐1′‐methyl‐2‐oxospiro­[3H‐indole‐3,6′(4′aH)‐[1H]­pyrano­[3,4‐f]indolizine]‐4′‐carboxyl­ic acid methyl ester, C₂₁H₂₄N₂O₄·CHCl₃, has an absolute configuration with the spiro C atom in the R configuration. Its epimer at the spiro C atom, uncarine E (isopteropodine), (1′S,3S,4′aS,5′aS,10′aS)‐1,2,5′,5′a,7′,8′,10′,10′a‐octahydro‐1′‐methyl‐2‐oxospiro[3H‐indole‐3,6′(4′aH)‐[1H]pyrano[3,4‐f]indolizine]‐4′‐carboxylic acid methyl ester, C₂₁H₂₄N₂O₄, has Z′ = 3, with no solvent. Both form intermolecular hydrogen bonds involving only the ox­indole, with N?O distances in the range 2.759 (4)–2.894 (5) Å.     

Reactions and properties of some trimethyleneplatinum(IV) complexes: X. Reaction with iodide and thiocyanate ions

The reaction between the platinacyclobutanes [$\text{PtX}{}_2\text{(CH}{}_2\text{CRR′C}$H₂)L₂] (X  Cl, Br; L  C₅H₅N, 4-CH₃C₅H₄N; R, R′  H, CH₃; R  H, R′  CH₃, C₆H₅) and iodide and thiocyanate ions in methyl cyanide solution has been studied. The C₃ moiety is eliminated as the cyclopropane and the process is first order with respect to the platinacyclobutanes and zero to half order with respect to the salt (MY). With the iodides the rate increases in the order Li < Na < K, Et₄N, and methyl substitution in the cyclobutane ring reduces the rate of reaction with Et₄NI. Added pyridine retards the reaction when L  C₅H₅N (X  Cl; R, R′  H) and added dimethylsulphoxide accelerates it.The mechanism suggested involves dissociation of an L ligand and attack of Y^? ions and of M⁺Y^? ion pairs on the five-coordinate intermediate formed.     

Metal–Heterocyclic thione interactions-15 – reactivity of coordinated thiones of bis(pyridine- 2-thiolato- or 1-oxopyridine- 2-thiones)palladium(II)/platinum(II) towards divalent metal halides: synthesis of polynuclear complexes

Reactions of dinuclear tetrakis(pyridine-2-thiolato)dipalladium(II) or platinum(II), M₂(C₅H₄NS)₄, with divalent metal halides in organic solvents formed compounds of stoichiometry: [M₂(C₅H₄NS)₄·(M′X₂)₂] {M = Pd, M′X₂ = HgCl₂ (1), PtCl₂ (2), CdCl₂ (3); M = Pt, M′X₂ = HgCl₂ (4)}. Similarly, bis(1-oxopyridine-2-thione)-palladium(II)/platinum(II) formed compounds: [M(C₅H₄NOS)₂·M′X₂] {M = Pd, M′X₂ = HgCl₂ (5), HgBr₂ (6), HgI₂ (7), CdCl₂ (8), PtCl₂ (9); M = Pt, M′X₂ = HgBr₂ (10), HgI₂, (11)}. Compounds 1–11 have been characterized using elemental analysis, IR, far-IR, and NMR (¹H, ¹³C) spectroscopy. Coordination to metal centers of M′X₂ occurs via coordinated sulfur. Possible structures are suggested. The crystallization of (5) in dimethyl sulfoxide formed crystals of Pd(C₅H₄NOS)₂ as revealed by X-ray crystallography.