Synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of copper(II)-nitrito complexes with hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate and related coligands

This study focuses on the geometric (molecular) structures, spectroscopic properties, and electronic structures of copper(II)-nitrito complexes as a function of second coordination sphere effects using a set of closely related coligands. With anionic hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate ligands, one nitrite is bound to copper(II). Depending on the steric demand of the coligand, the coordination mode is either symmetric or asymmetric bidentate, which leads to different ground states of the resulting complexes as evident from EPR spectroscopy. The vibrational spectra of these compounds are assigned using isotope substitution and DFT calculations. The results demonstrate that nu sym(N-O) occurs at higher energy than nu asym(N-O), which is different from the literature assignments for related compounds. UV-vis absorption and MCD spectra are presented and analyzed with the help of TD-DFT calculations. The principal binding modes of nitrite to Cu(II) and Cu(I) are also investigated applying DFT. Using a neutral tris(pyrazolyl)methane ligand, two nitrite ligands are bound to copper. In this case, a very unusual binding mode is observed where one nitrite is eta1-O and the other one is eta1-N bound. This allows to study the properties of coordinated nitrite as a function of binding mode in one complex. The N-coordination mode is easily identified from vibrational spectroscopy, where N-bound nitrite shows a large shift of nu asym(N-O) to >1400 cm-1, which is a unique spectroscopic feature. The optical spectra of this compound exhibit an intense band around 300 nm, which might be attributable to a nitrite to Cu(II) CT transition. Finally, using a bidentate neutral bis(pyrazolyl)methane ligand, two eta1-O coordinated nitrite ligands are observed. The vibrational and optical (UV-vis and MCD) spectra of this compound are presented and analyzed.     

Structural and electronic differences of copper(I) complexes with tris(pyrazolyl)methane and hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate ligands

Copper(I) complexes with tripodal nitrogen-containing neutral ligands such as tris(3,5-diisopropyl-1-pyrazolyl)methane (L1') and tris(3-tertiary-butyl-5-isopropyl-1-pyrazolyl)methane (L3'), and with corresponding anionic ligands such as hydrotris(3,5-diisopropyl-1-pyrazolyl)borate (L1-) and hydrotris(3-tertiary-butyl-5-isopropyl-1-pyrazolyl)borate (L3-) were synthesized and structurally characterized. Copper(I) complexes [Cu(L1')Cl] (1), [Cu(L1')(OClO3)] (2), [Cu(L1')(NCMe)](PF6) (3a), [Cu(L1')(NCMe)](ClO4) (3b), [Cu(L1')(CO)](PF6) (4a), and [Cu(L1')(CO)](ClO4) (4b) were prepared using the ligand L1'. Copper(I) complexes [Cu(L3')Cl] (5) and [Cu(L3')(NCMe)](PF6) (6) with the ligand L3' were also synthesized. Copper(I) complexes [Cu(L1)(NCMe)] (7) and [Cu(L1)(CO)] (8) were prepared using the anionic ligand L1-. Finally, copper(I) complexes with anionic ligand L3- and acetonitrile (9) and carbon monoxide (10) were synthesized. The complexes obtained were fully characterized by IR, far-IR, 1H NMR, and 13C NMR spectroscopy. The structures of both ligands, L1' and L3', and of complexes 1, 2, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5, 6, 7, and 10 were determined by X-ray crystallography. The effects of the differences in (a) the fourth ligand and the counteranion, (b) the steric hindrance at the third position of the pyrazolyl rings, and most importantly, (c) the charge of the N3 type ligands, on the structures, spectroscopic properties, and reactivities of the copper(I) complexes are discussed. The observed differences in the reactivities toward O2 of the copper(I) acetonitrile complexes are traced back to differences in the oxidation potentials determined by cyclic voltammetry. A special focus is set on the carbonyl complexes, where the 13C NMR and vibrational data are presented. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations are used to shed light on the differences in CO bonding in the compounds with neutral and anionic N3 ligands. In correlation with the vibrational and electrochemical data of these complexes, it is demonstrated that the C-O stretching vibration is a sensitive probe for the "electron richness" of copper(I) in these compounds.     

Structural and spectroscopic characterization of copper(II) tolfenamate complexes

The synthesis and characterization of four new solid complexes, Cu(tolf)₂L₂ (tolf = tolfenamate, L = 2-pyridylmethanol (2-pyme), 3-pyridylmethanol (3-pyme), nicotinamide (na)) and Cu(tolf)₂(dena)₂(H₂O)₂ (dena = N,N-diethylnicotinamide) is reported. The composition and stereochemistry as well as the mode for ligand coordination have been determined by elemental analysis, IR, electronic and EPR spectra. The carboxyl group of the tolfenamate anion coordinates to the Cu(II) atom as an unidentate or as a chelating ligand. The EPR spectra of the powdered solids are consistent with spin S = ½. The crystal structure of Cu(tolf)₂(dena)₂(H₂O)₂ has been determined at 293 K. The Cu(II) atom has a tetragonal–bipyramidal arrangement (CuO₄N₂). The spectroscopic data indicate that each copper(II) atom in Cu(tolf)₂L₂ has a tetragonal–bipyramidal environment built up by bidentate unsymmetrically coordinate tolfenamates and unidentate N-donor atom ligands.     

Synthesis,characterization, and theoretical studies of group 4 amido hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate complexes

Titanium and zirconium amido complexes containing a hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate (Tp) or hydrotris(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)borate (Tp*) ligand TpM(NMe(2))(3) (M = Ti, 1; M = Zr, 2) and Tp*M(NMe(2))(3) (M = Ti, 3; M = Zr, 4) were prepared by the reactions of M(NMe(2))(3)Cl (M = Ti, Zr) with sodium hydridotris(pyrazol-1-yl)borate and potassium hydridotris(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl)borate, respectively. The structures of 1, 2, and 4.CH(2)Cl(2) were determined by X-ray diffraction and show octahedral coordination geometry around the metal centers. Density functional theory calculations at the B3PW91 level were performed to understand the orientations and the rotational behavior of amido ligands in these metal complexes.     

Transition metal complexes of hydrotris(imidazolyl)borate anion

The preparation and characterization of the ligand potassium hydrotris(imidazolyl)borate and some of its complexes with transition metals is reported. These complexes have apparently an octahedral structure except the Cu(II) complex which seems to have a square planar geometry. The values of the ligand field parameters 10Dq, B and β have been evaluated for most of these complexes.     

Elucidating drug-metalloprotein interactions with tris(pyrazolyl)borate model complexes

The tetrahedral zinc complex [(Tp(Me,Ph))ZnOH] (Tp(Me,Ph) = hydrotris(5,3-methylphenylpyrazolyl)borate) was combined with acetohydroxamic acid, 3-mercapto-2-butanone, N-(methyl)mercaptoacetamide, beta-mercaptoethanol, 3-mercapto-2-propanol, and 3-mercapto-2-butanol to generate the complexes [(Tp(Me,Ph))Zn(ZBG)] (ZBG = zinc-binding group). These complexes were prepared to determine the mode of binding for three different types of thiol-derived matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitors. The solid-state structures of all six metal complexes were determined by X-ray crystallography. The structures reveal that while beta-mercaptoketones and beta-mercaptoamides bind the zinc ion in a bidentate fashion, the three beta-mercaptoalcohol compounds only demonstrate monodentate coordination via the sulfur atom. Prior to this work, no experimental data were available for the binding conformation of these types of inhibitors to the zinc active site of MMPs. The results of these model studies reveal different binding modes for these ZBGs and are useful for explaining the results of inhibition assays and in second-generation drug design. This work demonstrates the utility of model complexes as a tool for revealing drug-metalloprotein interactions.     

Synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of ternary complexes of copper(II) glycylglycine and substituted phenanthrolines

Summary Complexes of Cu(glygly)phen ygly = glycylglycine; phen = 4,7-dimethyl [(1)], 5,6-dimethyl [(2)], 5-NO₂[(3)], 5-Cl[(4)], 2-oxazolinyl (2-ox) [(5)] Phenanthroline and bis(2-oxazolinylphenanthroline)-copper(II) [(6)] were synthesized and characterized by conductivity measurements, e.p.r., i.r. and reflectance electronic spectroscopies.A broad u.v.-vis. band in the 620–640 nm range and a shoulder at ca. 825 nm suggest that these complexes are five-coordinate. The e.p.r. spectra indicate a stronger equatorial ligand field in the ternary complexes which is absent in the binary Cu-phen complexes, suggesting square pyramidal coordination, whose base contains the three donor atoms from glygly (O, N, N) and one donor from the phenanthroline nitrogen atom. The other nitrogen-containing ligand of the phenanthroline is in an apical position.The spectroscopic results can be correlated with electronic and steric effects attributable to the different substituents on the phenanthroline ligands.Only small variations in the structure of the ternary complexes occur as a function of the electronic effects of substituents on the aromatic phenanthroline ring ligands. Steric hindrance predominates in determining coordination geometry around copper(II).     

Structural and spectroscopic characterization of two new blue luminescent pyridylbenzimidazole zinc(II) complexes

Luminescent metal complexes are used in photooptical devices. Zinc(II) complexes are of interest because of the ability to tune their color, their high thermal stability and their favorable carrier transport character. In particular, some zinc(II) complexes with aryl diimine and/or heterocyclic ligands have been shown to emit brightly in the blue region of the spectrum. Zinc(II) complexes bearing derivatized imidazoles have been explored for possible optoelectronic applications. The structures of two zinc(II) complexes of 5,6‐dimethyl‐2‐(pyridin‐2‐yl)‐1‐[(pyridin‐2‐yl)methyl]‐1H‐benzimidazole (L), namely dichlorido(dimethylformamide‐κO){5,6‐dimethyl‐2‐(pyridin‐2‐yl‐κN)‐1‐[(pyridin‐2‐yl)methyl]‐1H‐benzimidazole‐κN³}zinc(II) dimethylformamide monosolvate, [ZnCl₂(C₂₀H₁₈N₄)(C₃H₇NO)]·C₃H₇NO, (I), and bis(acetato‐κ²O,O′){5,6‐dimethyl‐2‐(pyridin‐2‐yl‐κN)‐1‐[(pyridin‐2‐yl)methyl]‐1H‐benzimidazole‐κN³}zinc(II) ethanol monosolvate, [Zn(C₂H₃O₂)₂(C₂₀H₁₈N₄)]·C₂H₅OH, (II), are reported. Complex (I) crystallized as a dimethylformamide solvate and exhibits a distorted trigonal bipyramidal coordination geometry. The coordination sphere consists of a bidentate L ligand spanning axial to equatorial sites, two chloride ligands in equatorial sites, and an O‐bound dimethylformamide ligand in the remaining axial site. The other complex, (II), crystallized as an ethanol solvate. The Zn^II atom has a distorted trigonal prismatic coordination geometry, with two bidentate acetate ligands occupying two edges and a bidentate L ligand occupying the third edge of the prism. Complexes (I) and (II) emit in the blue region of the spectrum. The results of density functional theory (DFT) calculations suggest that the luminescence of L results from π*←π transitions and that the luminescence of the complexes results from interligand charge‐transfer transitions. The orientation of the 2‐(pyridin‐2‐yl) substituent with respect to the benzimidazole system was found to have an impact on the calculated HOMO–LUMO gap (HOMO is highest occupied molecular orbital and LUMO is lowest unoccupied molecular orbital).     

Ln(III) methyl and methylidene complexes stabilized by a bulky hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate ligand

The reaction of Ln(AlMe(4))(3) with bulky hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate (Tp(t)(Bu,Me))H proceeds via a sequence of methane elimination and C-H bond activation, affording unprecedented rare-earth metal ligand moieties including Ln(Me)[(micro-Me)AlMe(3)] and X-ray structurally characterized "Tebbe-like" Ln[(micro-CH(2))(2)AlMe(2)].     

Proton-assisted addition reactions on trimethylsilylalkynyl nitrosylrutheniums of hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate

Incorporation of H₂O or HCl on treatment of trimethylsilylalkynyl nitrosylruthenium TpRuCl(CCSiMe₃)(NO) (1) (Tp = hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate) with protic acid, and the dependence of its product formation on the reaction solvents, are reported. Reactions of 1 with HBF₄ or HCl (aq.) in MeOH gave rise to the mixture of the mono(ethynyl) TpRuCl(CCH)(NO) (2) and the mono(acyl) TpRuCl{C(O)CH₃}(NO) (3). The H₂O-incorporated 3 was quantitatively obtained from the reactions of 2 with HCl (aq.) in MeOH. On the other hand, reactions of 1 with HCl (aq.) in CH₂Cl₂ gave the η¹-α-chlorovinyl TpRuCl{C(Cl)CH₂}(NO) (4). In the bis(alkynyl) system TpRu(CCSiMe₃)₂(NO) (5), the similar reactivities were observed. Proton-assisted hydration of 5 afforded the bis(acyl) TpRu{C(O)CH₃}₂(NO) (6), while the HCl-treatment led to the formation of the bis(α-chlorovinyl) TpRu{C(Cl)CH₂}₂(NO) (7).     

Hydration of nitrosylruthenium bis(alkynyl) complexes with hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate: insertion/hydration and double hydration products

Hydration of nitrosylruthenium bis(alkynyl) complex TpRu(CCPh)2(NO) (1) (Tp = BH(pyrazol-1-yl)3) was carried out in the presence of HBF4.Et2O in distilled MeOH and afforded the metallacycle TpRu{CH=C(Ph)C(O)CH(Ph)}(NO) (2) (39%) and the bis(ketonyl) TpRu(CH2C(O)Ph)2(NO) (3) (37%). While double hydration of 1 gave 3, 2 was produced through a combination of insertion and hydration processes. On the other hand, a similar reaction performed in THF instead of MeOH afforded 2 (52%), the acyl-ketonyl complex TpRu(C(O)CH2Ph)(CH2C(O)Ph)(NO) (4) (8.9%), and trace amounts of 3 and TpRu(CCPh)(CH2C(O)Ph)(NO) (5). Moreover, the 1/HBF4.Et2O/H2O reaction system in distilled MeOH at 0 degrees C gave rise to 5 exclusively (79%). Treatment of THF solution of isolated 5 with water in the presence of protic acid furnished 3 and 4, revealing that 5 is the intermediate in their formation.     

Titanium and zirconium complexes containing sterically hindered hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate ligands: synthesis, structural characterization, and ethylene polymerization studies

The synthesis, characterization and ethylene polymerization behavior of a set of Tp^′MCl₃ complexes (4, M=Ti, Tp^′=HB(3-neopentyl-pyrazolyl)₃⁻(Tp^Np); 5, M=Ti, Tp^′=HB(3-tert-butyl-pyrazolyl)₃⁻(Tp^tBu); 6, M = Ti, Tp^′=HB(3-phenyl-pyrazolyl)₃⁻(Tp^Ph); 7, M=Zr, Tp^′=HB(3-phenyl-pyrazolyl)₃⁻(Tp^Ph); 8, M=Zr, Tp^′ = HB(3-tert-butyl-pyrazolyl)₃⁻(Tp^tBu)) is described. Treatment of these tris(pyrazolyl)borate Group IV compounds with methylalumoxane (MAO) generates active catalysts for ethylene polymerization. For the polymerization reactions performed in toluene at 60 °C and 3 atm of ethylene pressure, the activities varied between 1.3 and 5.1 × 10³ g of PE/mol[M] · h. The highest activity is reached using more sterically open catalyst precursor 4. The viscosity-average molecular weights () of the PE’s produced with these catalyst precursors varying from 3.57 to 20.23 × 10⁵ g mol⁻¹ with melting temperatures in the range of 127-134 °C. Further polymerization studies employing 7 varying Al/Zr molar ratio and temperature of polymerization showed that the activity as well as the polymer properties are dependent on these parameters. In that case, higher activity was attained at 60 °C. The viscosity-average molecular weights of the polyethylene’s decreases with increasing Al/Zr molar ratio.     

Mononuclear and binuclear sandwich copper(II) complexes with poly(pyrazolyl)borate ligands: syntheses, structures and properties

A series of Cu(II) complexes Cu(2)[micro-pz](2)[HB(pz)(3)](2) (1), Cu[H(2)B(pz)(2)](2) (2), Cu[HB(pz)(3)](2) (3), Cu[HB(pz(Me2))(3)](2) (4), Cu[B(pz)(4)](2) (5) (pz=pyrazole), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV-vis, X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis and theoretical analysis. The IR spectra give the Cu-N vibration modes at 322, 366, 344, 387, and 380 cm(-1) in complexes 1-5, respectively. The UV spectra show all the complexes have same UV absorption at 232 nm; there is another band at 332 nm for complexes 1, 2 and 4, while for complexes 3 and 5, the bands are at 272 and 308 nm, respectively. Complex 1 has a binuclear structure in which two pyrazole ligands bridge two Cu-Tp units. In 2-5, the Cu(II) centers are coordinated with dihydrobis(pyrazolyl)borate (Bp), hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate (Tp), hydrotris(3,5-Me2pyrazolyl)borate (Tp'), tetrakis(pyrazolyl)borate (Tkp) respectively to form a mononuclear structure. The results of thermal analysis for complexes 1-5 are discussed too.     

NMR spectroscopic characterization of copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes of indomethacin

Molecular diffusion constants were studied by NMR spectroscopy to provide information about the solution structures of a variety of Cu(II) and Zn(II) monomeric and dimeric complexes of indomethacin (IndoH). These studies showed that monomeric Zn(II)-Indo complexes substantially dimerize in DMF-d7 and DMSO-d6 solutions at room temperature, whereas the Cu(II) and Zn(II) dinuclear complexes remain largely intact in these solutions. There is evidence of an equilibrium between monomers and dimers for the Zn(II) complexes in solution, as shown by a reduced diffusion constant and lower average radius compared to the Cu(II) dimer. Such an equilibrium between monomers and dimers for the Zn(II) complexes is also consistent with previous results obtained from XAFS analysis of DMF solutions of such complexes. The greater lability and lower thermodynamic stability of the Zn(II) dimer complex compared to the Cu(II) analogue, as determined from the NMR experiments, is likely to result in the more ready release of free Indo in the GI tract. This is consistent with the previously observed higher GI toxicities of the Zn-Indo pharmaceutical preparations compared to the Cu(II)-Indo counterparts.     

Structural characterization of two copper(II) complexes with oxime-type ligands

Two new linear Cu^II complexes [Cu(L¹)₂] (I) (HL¹ = (E)-3,5-dichloro-2-hydroxy benzaldehyde O-methyl oxime) and [Cu(L²)₂] (II) (HL² = (E)-3,5-dichloro-2-hydroxy benzaldehyde O-ethyl oxime) are synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV-Vis, and X-ray diffraction methods. X-ray crystallographic analyses indicate that complexes I and II have a similar structure consisting of one Cu^II ion and two L⁻ units. In the complexes, the Cu^II ion lying on an inversion centre is four-coordinated in a trans-CuN₂O₂ square planar geometry by two phenolate O and two oxime N atoms from two symmetry-related N,O-bidentate oxime-type ligands. However, the crystal structure of the two complexes is different: complex I forms an infinite three-dimensional supramolecular network structure through intermolecular hydrogen bonding and π...π interaction, while complex II forms an infinite one-dimensional supramolecular structure through intermolecular hydrogen bonds.     

Structural and characterization of novel copper(II) azodye complexes

The synthetic methods of novel Cu(II) and adduct complexes, with selective azodyes containing nitrogen and oxygen donor ligands have been developed, characterized and presented. The prepared complexes fall into the stoichiometric formulae of [Cu(L(n))(2)](A) and [Cu(L(n))(2)(Py)(2)](B), where two types of complexes were expected and described. In type [(A) (1:2)] the chelate rings are six-membered/four coordinate, whereas in type [(B) (1:2:2)] they are six-membered/six coordinate. The important bands in the IR spectra and main (1)H NMR signals are tentatively assigned and discussed in relation to the predicted assembly of the molecular structure. The IR data of the azodye ligands suggested the existing of a bidentate binding involving azodye nitrogen and C-O oxygen atom of enolic group. They also showed the presence of Py coordinating with the metal ion. The coordination geometries and electronic structures are determined from the framework of the proposed modeling of the formed novel complexes. The complexes (1-5) exist in trans-isomeric [N,O] solid form, while adduct complexes (6-10) exist in trans isomeric (Py) form. The square planar/octahedral coordination geometry of Cu(II)/adduct is made up of an N-atom of azodye, the deprotonated enolic O-atom and two Py. The azo group was involved in chelation for all the prepared complexes. ESR spectra show the simultaneous presence of a planar trans and a nearly planar cis isomers in the 1:2 ratio for all N,O complexes [Cu(L(n))(2)]. The ligands in the dimmer are stacked over one another. In the solid state of azo-rhodanine, the dimmers have inter- and intramolecular hydrogen bonds. Interactions between the ligands and Cu(II) are also discussed.     

Synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of new metal(II) complexes with methionine sulfoxide

Methionine sulfoxide complexes of iron(II) and copper(II) were synthesized and characterized by chemical and spectroscopic techniques. Elemental and atomic absorption analyses fit the compositions K₂[Fe(metSO)₂]SO₄·H₂O and [Cu(metSO)₂]·H₂O. Electronic absorption spectra of the complexes are typical of octahedral geometries. Infrared spectroscopy suggests coordination of the ligand to the metal through the carboxylate and sulfoxide groups. An EPR spectrum of the Cu(II) complex indicates tetragonal distortion of its octahedral symmetry. ⁵⁷Fe Mössbauer parameters are also consistent with octahedral stereochemistry for the iron(II) complex. The complexes are very soluble in water.     

Syntheses and structures of lanthanide(III) complexes with some bis(pyrazolyl)borate and tris(pyrazolyl)borate podand ligands

Two new poly(pyrazolyl)borate ligands have been prepared: potassium tris[3-{(4-^tbutyl)-pyrid-2-yl}-pyrazol-1-yl]hydroborate (KTp^BuPy) which has three bidentate arms and is therefore hexadentate; and potassium bis[3-(2-pyridyl)-5-(methoxymethyl)pyrazol-1-yl]-dihydroborate (KBp^(COC)Py) which has two bidentate arms and is therefore tetradentate. The crystal structures of their lanthanide complexes [La(Tp^BuPy)(NO₃)₂] and [La(Bp^(COC)Py)₂X] (X=nitrate or triflate) have been determined. In [La(Tp^BuPy)(NO₃)₂] the metal ion is ten-coordinate, from the hexadentate N-donor podand ligand and two bidentate nitrates. [La(Bp^(COC)Py)₂(NO₃)] is also ten-coordinate, from two tetradentate ligands and a bidentate nitrate, but in [La(Bp^(COC)Py)₂(CF₃SO₃)] the metal ion is nine-coordinate because the triflate anion is monodentate. Two unexpected new complexes which arose from partial decomposition of the poly(pyrazolyl)borate ligands have also been characterised structurally. In [La(^BuPypzH)₃(O₃SCF₃)₃] the metal ion is nine-coordinate from three bidentate pyrazolyl-pyridine arms (liberated by decomposition of KTp^BuPy) and three triflate anions; there is extensive NH· · · O hydrogen-bonding between the pyrazolyl and triflate ligands. [Nd(Tp^Py)(Bp^Py)][Nd(PypzH)(NO₃)₄] was isolated from the reaction of hexadentate tris[3-(2-pyridyl)-pyrazol-1-yl]hydroborate (Tp^Py) with Nd(NO₃)₃. One of the Tp^Py ligands has lost one bidentate pyrazolyl-pyridine ‘arm’ (PypzH) to leave tetradentate tris[3-(2-pyridyl)-pyrazol-1-yl]dihydroborate (Bp^Py). In this structure, the cation [Nd(Tp^Py)(Bp^Py)]⁺ is ten-coordinate from inter-leaved hexadentate and tetradentate ligands, and the anion [Nd(PypzH)(NO₃)₄]⁻ is also ten-coordinate from the bidentate N-donor ligand PypzH and four bidentate nitrates.     

Step-by-step uncoordination of the pyrazolyl rings of hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate ligands in comlexes of Rh and RhIII

Compounds of rhodium(I) and rhodium(III) that contain ancillary hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate ligands (Tp') react with monodentate and bidentate tertiary phosphanes in a step-wise manner, with incorporation of P-donor atoms and concomitant replacement of the Tp' pyrazolyl rings. Accordingly, [Rh(kappa3-TpMe2)(C2H4)(PMe3)] (1b), converts initially into [Rh(kappa2-TpMe2)-(PMe3)2] (3), and then into [Rh(kappa1-TpMe2)-(PMe3)3] (2) upon interaction with PMe3 at room temperature, in a process which can be readily reversed under appropriate experimental conditions. Full disengagement of the Tp' ligand is feasible to give Tp' salts of rhodium(I) complex cations, for example, [Rh(CO)(dppp)2]-[TpMe2,4-Cl] (5; dppp = Ph2P(CH2)3PPh2), or [Rh(dppp)2][TpMe2,4-Cl] (6). Bis(hydride) derivatives of rhodium(III) exhibit similar substitution chemistry, for instance, the neutral complex [Rh(Tp)-(H)2(PMe3)] reacts at 20 degrees C with an excess of PMe3 to give [Rh(H)2-(PMe3)4][Tp] (9b). Single-crystal X-ray studies of 9b, conducted at 143 K, demonstrate the absence of bonding interactions between the [Rh(H)2(PMe3)4]+ and Tp ions, the closest Rh...N contact being at 4.627 A.     

Chiral poly(pyrazolyl)borate ligands and complexes: III. Chiral poly(pyrazolyl)borate isonitrile complexes of molybdenum and tungsten

The syntheses of enantiomeric and diastereoisomeric Bpz₄M★(CO)(NO)(CNR) complexes (M = Mo, W; R = CH₂CH₃, CH₂Ph, C★H(CH₃)(C₆H₅)) are reported. When R = CH₂CH₃ or CH₂C₆H₅ the presence of the diastereotopic methylene hydrogens does not allow the detection of the neighbouring chiral center, because they are magnetically equivalent. The diastereoisomeric complexes show different ¹H NMR signals, but cannot be resolved by liquid chromatography or by crystallization.