Free volume,glass transition,and degree of branching in metallocene‐based propylene/α‐olefin copolymers: Positron lifetime,density, and differential scanning calorimetric studies

Positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy (PALS), density, and differential scanning calorimetric (DSC) measurements were used to study systematically the variation of the glass‐transition temperature (T_g) and the size v and number density N_h of local free volumes in n‐alkyl‐branched polypropylenes. The samples were metallocene‐catalyzed propylene copolymers with different α‐olefins (from C₄ to C₁₆) and a different α‐olefin content (between 0 and 20 mol %). From the total specific volume and crystallinity the specific volume of the amorphous phase V_a was estimated and used to calculate the fractional free (hole) volume h and value of N_h. The variations of T_g, v, V_a, h, and N_h were related to the degree (number and length) of branching. T_g decreases and v increases linearly with the number and length of n‐alkyl branches. This behavior was attributed to an increased segmental mobility caused by branching. Both values, T_g and v, follow linear master curves as a function of the degree of branching (DB) if this is defined as the number of all side‐chain carbons with respect to a total of 1000 (main‐chain and side‐chain) carbons. Only propylene/1‐butene copolymers deviated from these relations. A linear relation between v and T_g was also found. The number density of holes was estimated to be N_h = 0.49(±0.07) nm^?3 and N_h′ = 0.58(±0.11) × 10²¹ g^?1, respectively. It shows a slight variation with the DB, which is also seen in the behavior of the specific volume V_a. This variation was explained by the appearance of sterical hindrances resulting from short‐chain branches that may prevent an efficient packing of the chains. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 40: 434–453, 2002; DOI 10.1002/polb.10108     

Gerüstverbindungen mit beweglichen LaIII‐Kationen: Synthesen,Kristallstrukturen und Strukturdynamik der Lanthan(III)‐Eisen(II)‐Sulfid‐Halogenide La53Fe12S90X3 (X = Cl,Br, I)

Framework Compounds with Mobile La^III Cations: Syntheses, Crystal Structures and Structural Dynamics of the Lanthanum(III) Iron(II) Sulfide Halides La₅₃Fe₁₂S₉₀X₃ (X = Cl, Br, I) Black crystals of La₅₃Fe₁₂S₉₀X₃ (X = Cl, Br, I) were synthesized from La₂S₃ and FeS in a reactive LaX₃ flux at 1320 K. The structures were determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The compounds are isostructural, crystallizing in the rhombohedral space group with Z = 1 (La₅₃Fe₁₂S₉₀Cl₃: a = 14.0154(7), c = 21.888(1) Å, V = 3723.5(3) ų; La₅₃Fe₁₂S₉₀Br₃: a = 14.0048(9), c = 22.040(2) Å, V = 3743.6(4) ų; La₅₃Fe₁₂S₉₀I₃: a = 13.9805(8), c = 22.108(2) Å, V = 3742.2(4) ų). The structure adopted is a stuffed variant of the La₅₂Fe₁₂S₉₀ structure type. [Fe^II₂S₉] dimers of face‐sharing octahedra are linked by face‐ and vertex‐sharing bi‐ or tri‐capped [La^IIIS_6+n] trigonal prisms, forming a three‐dimensional framework containing cuboctahedral cavities of two sizes. The larger cavities, which remain empty in the structure of La₅₂Fe₁₂S₉₀, are filled by halide ions in La₅₃Fe₁₂S₉₀X₃. The smaller cavities accommodate numerous sites for disordered lanthanum cations, modelling a network of diffusion pathways through the structure. An analogous picture is obtained from the calculation of the periodic nodal surface (PNS): The PNS separates a labyrinth containing the framework atoms from a labyrinth containing the mobile lanthanum cations. Molecular dynamic simulations confirm a strong coupling between the motions of the mobile lanthanum ions and the neighbouring sulfide ions.     

Correlation between local mobility and mechanical properties of high‐speed melt‐spun nylon‐6 fibers

This article establishes the processing–microstructure–motion–property relationship of high‐speed melt‐spun nylon‐6 fibers. From solid‐state ¹H NMR T_1ρ (spin–lattice relaxation time in the rotating frame) relaxation studies, all nylon‐6 fibers spun at 4500–6100 m/min showed three‐component exponential decay with the time constants T_1ρ,I, T_1ρ,II, and T_1ρ,III, indicating that there existed three different motional phases. These phases were assigned to immobile crystalline, intermediate rigid amorphous, and mobile amorphous regions. The determination of the correlation time (τ_c) of the respective phases provided information about the local molecular mobility of each phase with respect to the spinning speed. As the spinning speed increased, τ_c of the crystalline region increased (4500–5200 m/min) and then reached a plateau. However, τ_c for the rigid amorphous region increased from 5200 m/min onward, indicating that the rigid amorphous chains were more oriented and constrained in the spinning speed range of 5500–6100 m/min. The drastic increase of the maximum thermal stress for all fibers from 5500 to 6100 m/min was coincident with the τ_c characteristics of the rigid amorphous region. The significant increase in tenacity and Young's modulus and the large decrease in elongation at break at 5500–6100 m/min were also in good agreement with the local molecular motion of the intermediate rigid amorphous phase in the nylon‐6 fibers. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci B: Polym Phys 39: 993–1000, 2001     

M(benzo‐18‐crown‐6)I4 (M = Cd,Hg): Tetraiodide,Iodide–Iodine Adduct,or an Inclusion Compound of Iodine in MI2@(benzo‐18‐crown‐6)?

M(benzo‐18‐crown‐6)I₄ (M = Cd, Hg) are obtained as red columnar crystals from the reactions of benzo‐18‐crown‐6 (b18c6), cadmium and mercury iodide, respectively, and iodine in molar ratios of 1:1:2 in acetonitrile. They both crystallize with the orthorhombic crystal system, P2₁2₁2₁, a = 833.7(1), b = 1610.9(1), c = 1846.8(1) pm, V = 2480.3(1) 10⁶·pm³, Z = 4, for M = Cd and a = 823.4(1), b = 1616.5(1), c = 1866.1(1) pm, V = 2483.8(2) 10⁶·pm³ for M = Hg. The crystal structures consist of [M(b18c6)]I₂ molecules which are connected to a slightly lengthened iodine molecule via a secondary contact, according to the formulation I₂@[MI₂@(b18c6)].     

A Synthetic,Structural, Spectroscopic and DFT study of ReI,CuI, RuII and IrIII Complexes Containing Functionalised Dipyrido[3,2‐a:2′,3′‐c]phenazine (dppz)

The ligands 11‐cyanodipyrido[3,2‐a:2′,3′‐c]phenazine and 2‐(11‐dipyrido[3,2‐a:2′,3′‐c]phenazine)‐5‐phenyl‐1,3,4‐oxadiazole have been coordinated to Re^I, Cu^I, Ru^II and Ir^III metal centres. Single‐crystal X‐ray analyses were performed on fac‐chlorotricarbonyl(11‐cyanodipyrido[3,2‐a:2′,3′‐c]phenazine)rhenium (C₂₂H₉ClN₅O₃Re, a=6.509(5), b=12.403(5), c=13.907(5) Å, α=96.88(5), β=92.41(5), γ=92.13(5)°, triclinic, P , Z=2) and bis‐2,2′‐bipyridyl(2‐(11‐dipyrido[3,2‐a:2′,3′‐c]phenazine)‐5‐phenyl‐1,3,4‐oxadiazole)ruthenium triflate ? 2 CH₃CN (C₅₂H₃₆F₆N₁₂O₈RuS₂, a=10.601(5), b=12.420(5), c=20.066(5) Å, α=92.846(5), β=96.493(5), γ=103.720(5)°, triclinic, P , Z=2). The ground‐ and excited‐state properties of the ligands and complexes have been investigated with a range of techniques, including electrochemistry, absorption and emission spectroscopy, spectroelectrochemistry and excited‐state lifetime studies. Spectroscopic, time‐resolved and DFT studies reveal that the ligand‐centred (LC) transitions and their resultant excited states play an important role in the photophysical properties of the complexes. Evidence for the presence of lower‐lying metal‐to‐ligand charge‐transfer transitions is obtained from resonance Raman spectroscopy, but nanosecond transient Raman experiments suggest that once excited, the ³LC state is populated.     

Pb(18‐crown‐6)Cl2 and Hg(18‐crown‐6)I2: Molecular Dihalides Trapped in a Crown Ether

Pb(18‐crown‐6)Cl₂ and Hg(18‐crown‐6)I₂ are obtained as transparent colourless crystals of needle and hexagonal shape, respectively, by isothermal evaporation of their dichloromethane solutions. Pb(18‐crown‐6)Cl₂ crystallizes with the trigonal crystal system [ , no. 148, a = b = 1176.3(2), c = 1191.8(3) pm, V = 1428.2(5) 10⁶·pm³, Z = 3] whereas Hg(18‐crown‐6)I₂ crystallizes with the orthorhombic crystal system (Pnma, no. 62, a = 1613.9(2) pm, b = 2822.2(5) pm, c = 841.3(1) pm, V = 3832(1)10⁶·pm³, Z = 8). Both compounds are characterized by linear MX₂ (HgI₂ or PbCl₂) molecular units which are encrypted by the crown ether. In both cases, the divalent metal ion resides in the middle of the crown ether resulting in a hexagonal bipyramidal coordination environment for the metal cations. The molecular symmetry comes close to D_3d. Hg(18‐crown‐6)I₂ and Pb(18‐crown‐6)Cl₂ differ in the way the single MX₂@18‐crown‐6 units are packed. Whereas the Hg(18‐crown‐6)I₂ molecules are arranged in a (distorted) cubic closest packing, the Pb(18‐crown‐6)Cl₂ molecules adopt a hexagonal closest packing.     

配位聚合物[Cu(pa)(vim)2]n的合成、晶体结构和电化学性质研究

本文合成了一种新型配位聚合物[Cu(pa)(vim)2]n(pa为邻苯二甲酸阴离子,vim为1-乙烯基-1H-咪唑),并用x射线单晶衍射仪和元素分析表征了其单晶结构。晶体属单斜晶系,C2/c空间群,晶胞参数分别为：a＝1.6527(3) nm, b＝0.81800(16) nm, c＝1.4463(3) nm, β＝113.19(3)°, V＝1.7973(7) nm3, Z＝4, Dc＝1.537 g?cm－3。 [I＞2σ(I)]时：R1＝0.0476, wR2＝0.1235,对所有数据：R1＝0.0693, wR2＝0.1355。配合物的结构中存在沿着c轴的zigzag聚合链。每个铜原子位于晶体中心,与两个N原子和两个O原子进行配位,形成了扭曲的平面结构。电化学研究表明在配合物中Cu2+/Cu+的氧化还原是一个单电子的准可逆过程。     

Synthesis, Structure and Biological Activities of S-[α-（ 4-Methoxyphenylcarbonyl ）-2-（1,2,4-triazole-l-yl） ethyl-N, N-dime-thyldithiocarbamate

The title compound was prepared by reaction of N, N‐dimethyldithiocarbamate sodium with l‐bromo‐l‐(4‐methoxyphenylcarbonyl)‐2‐(1, 2, 4‐triazole‐l‐yl) ethane. Its crystal structure has been determined by X‐ray diffraction analysis. The crystal belongs to triclinic with space group Pī, a = 0.7339(2) nm, b = 1.1032(2) nm, c = 1.1203(2) nm, a = 90.27(3)°, β = 102.03(3)°, γ = 104.91(3)°, Z=2, V = 0.8556(3) nm³, D_c = 1.360 g/cm³, μ =0.325 mm^?1, F(000)=368, final R₁ =0.0475. The planes of 4‐methoxybenzyl group and triazole ring are nearly perpendicular to each other. The dihedral angle is 83.97°. There is an obvious π‐π stacking interaction between the molecules in the crystal lattice. The results of biological test show that the title compound has fungicidal and plant growth regulating activities.     

Iodoplumbate mit vier‐ und fünffach koordinierten Pb2+‐Ionen

Iodoplumbates with Tetra‐ and Penta‐coordinated Pb²⁺ Ions In contrast to all known iodoplumbates with octahedrally coordinated Pb²⁺ ions, square pyramidal geometry is observed in the iodoplumbate chains of (Pr₄N)[PbI₃] ( 1 ) and [Mg(dmf)₆][PbI₃]₂ ( 2 ), whereas the isolated anions in (Ph₄P)₂[Pb₂I₆] ( 3 ) and [Bu₃N–(CH₂)₃–NBu₃][PbI₄] ( 4 ) contain tetra‐coordinated lead atoms. (Pr₄N)[PbI₃] ( 1 ): a = 910.86(6), b = 1221.46(7), c = 1907.7(1) pm, V = 2122.5(2) · 10⁶ pm³, space group P2₁2₁2₁; [Mg(dmf)₆][PbI₃]₂ ( 2 ): a = 891.24(9), b = 1025.34(7), c = 1234.82(9) pm, α = 92.938(8), β = 106.457(8), γ = 98.100(7)°, V = 1066.4(2) · 10⁶ pm³, space group P1; (Ph₄P)₂[Pb₂I₆] ( 3 ): a = 1174.5(1), b = 722.29(7), c = 3104.8(4) pm, β = 100.50(1)°, V = 2589.8(5) · 10⁶ pm³, space group P2₁/n; [Bu₃N–(CH₂)₃–NBu₃][PbI₄] ( 4 ): a = 2178.3(1), b = 1008.63(5), c = 1888.3(1) pm, β = 110.003(5)°, V = 3898.6(4) · 10⁶ pm³, space group P2/c.     

Tetrakis(acetonitrile)‐dibromo‐nickel(II)‐di‐acetonitrile, [Ni(CH3CN)4Br2]·2CH3CN

[Tetrakis(acetonitrile)‐dibromo‐nickel(II)]‐di‐acetonitrile was obtained from a solution of nickel(II) dibromide in acetonitrile at 258 K. The crystal structure [monoclinic, P2₁/n (no.14), a = 1005.5(5), b = 831.3(5) , c = 1131.7(5) pm, β = 106.263(5)°, V = 908.1(8)·10⁶ pm³, Z = 2, R₁ for 1580 reflections with I₀>2σ(I₀): 0.0505] contains sixfold coordinated Ni^II atoms. Two trans coordinating bromide anions and four equatorial acetonitrile molecules form an elongated octahedron around the central Ni^II atom. [Ni(CH₃CN)₄Br₂] octahedra are connected via hydrogen bonds to neighboring octahedra as well as to solvate acetonitrile molecules.     

新颖有机/无机杂化配位聚合物[(DBU-H)(PbI3)]n的合成、晶体结构和量子化学研究

The coordination polymer [（DBU-H）（PbI3）]n（DBU=catena-（1,8-diazabicyclo[5,4,0]-undec-7-ene） was synthesized by self-assembly reaction of DBU and PbI2 at room temperature with pH=6.0 and structurally characterized by means of X-ray single crystal diffraction. It crystallizes in monoclinic system with space group P21/c and crystal parameters a = 1.1940（2） nm, b = 1.7409（4） nm, c = 0.81347（16） nm, β= 100.32（3）°, chemical formula C9H17N213Pb and Mr=741.15, V= 1.6635（6） nm^3, Z=4, Dc=2.959 g/cm^3, F（000）= 1304,μ（Mo Kα）= 15.687 mm^-1, the final R=0.0389 and wR=0.0635 for 2279 observed reflections with 1〉2σ（I）. Structure analysis shows that the inorganic anion chain consists of distorted PbI6 octahedra, which shares the same faces with adjacent PbI6 units to form one-dimensional infinite chains along the c-axis. Anion chains are surrounded by protonated （DBU-H）^＋ cations. Anion chains and cations are in combination with each other by static attracting forces in the crystal to form so-called organic-inorganic hybrid structure. According to the crystal structure data, quantum chemical calculation with DFT at B3LYP level was used to reveal the electronic structure of title compound.     

Temperature and pressure dependence of the free volume in the perfluorinated polymer glass CYTOP: A positron lifetime and pressure‐volume‐temperature study

The microstructure of the free volume was studied for an amorphous perfluorinated polymer (T_g = 378 K). To this aim we employed pressure–volume–temperature experiments (PVT) and positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy (PALS). Using the Simha‐Somcynsky equation of state the hole free volume fraction h and the specific free and occupied volumes, V_f = hV and V_occ = (1 ? h)V, were determined. Their expansivities and compressibilities were calculated from fits of the Tait equation to the volume data. It was found that in the glass V_occ has a particular high compressibility, while the compressibility of V_f is rather low, although h (300 K) = 0.108 is large. In the rubbery state the free volume dominates the total compressibility. From the PALS spectra the hole size distribution, its mean, 〈v_h〉, and mean dispersion, σ_h, were calculated. From a comparison of 〈v_h〉 with V_f a constant hole density of N_h′ = 0.25 × 10²¹ g^?1 was estimated. The volume of the smallest representative freely fluctuating subsystem, 〈V_SV〉 ∝ 1/σ_h², is unusually small. This was explained by an inherent topologic disorder of this polymer. 〈v_h〉 and σ_h show an exponential‐like decrease with increasing pressure P at 298 K. The hole density, calculated from N_h′ = V_f/〈v_h〉, seems to show an increase with P which is unexpected. This was explained by the compression of holes in the glass in two, rather than three, dimensions. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 45: 2519–2534, 2007     

1‐(β‐d‐Erythrofuranosyl)adenosine

The title compound, also known as β‐erythroadenosine, C₉H₁₁N₅O₃, (I), a derivative of β‐adenosine, (II), that lacks the C5′ exocyclic hydroxymethyl (–CH₂OH) substituent, crystallizes from hot ethanol with two independent molecules having different conformations, denoted (IA) and (IB). In (IA), the furanose conformation is ^OT₁–E₁ (C1′‐exo, east), with pseudorotational parameters P and τ_m of 114.4 and 42°, respectively. In contrast, the P and τ_m values are 170.1 and 46°, respectively, in (IB), consistent with a ²E–²T₃ (C2′‐endo, south) conformation. The N‐glycoside conformation is syn (+sc) in (IA) and anti (−ac) in (IB). The crystal structure, determined to a resolution of 2.0 Å, of a cocrystal of (I) bound to the enzyme 5′‐fluorodeoxyadenosine synthase from Streptomyces cattleya shows the furanose ring in a near‐ideal ^OE (east) conformation (P = 90° and τ_m = 42°) and the base in an anti (−ac) conformation.     

One‐Pot Synthesis of 1,3,5‐Triarylpyrazoles

A series of novel 1,3,5‐triarylpyrazoles 3a , 3b , 3c , 3d , 3e , 3f , 3g , 3h , 3i , 3j , 3k , 3l , 3m , 3n , 3o , 3p , 3q , 3r , 3s , 3t , 3u , 3v , 3w , 3x were synthesized from flavanones, arylhydrazines, and trimethyl phosphate in an one‐pot procedure. Facile reaction process, easy after‐reaction workshop, and good yields are the distinct characteristics of the developed protocol. The target compounds were characterized by element analysis, infrared ray (IR), ¹H NMR spectra, and electrospray ionization‐mass spectrometry. The structure of representative compound 3h (C₂₃H₂₀N₂O₃, M_r = 372.42) was further confirmed by X‐ray diffraction. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P 2₁/c, a = 8.9720(5), b = 24.5523(13), c = 8.9687(6) Å, α = 90.0000, β = 102.6417(17), γ = 90.0000°, V = 1927.76(20) ų, Z = 4, μ(MoKα) = 0.086, F(000) = 784, D_c = 1.283 g/cm³, the final R = 0.0349 and wR = 0.0844 for 1668 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I))     

Kristallzüchtung und Strukturbestimmung eines metallorganischen Donator/Akzeptor‐Komplexes von I2C=CI2

Crystallization and Structure Determination of an I₂C=CI₂ organometallic Donor/Acceptor Complex The rectangular D_2h molecule I₂C=CI₂ contains 95.5% iodine with the rather bulky I substituents hiding the CC‐π‐system and heavily penetrating each other [1]. Starting both from the structure determination of a sublimed novel P2₁/n polymorph and extensive DFT calculations, numerous hitherto unknown donor/acceptor complexes of I₂C=CI₂ have been crystallized and structurally characterized [2]. Here we report the first adduct of tetraiodoethylene to a metalorganic complex, {[Pb²⁺(18‐crown‐6)(I^–)₂]…I₂C=CI₂}, crystallized from lead(18‐crown‐6)diiodide and I₂C=CI₂ in chloroform. The structure consists of polymer chains with angles ∢IPbI of 159° and distances I^–…I₂C=CI₂ between 348 to 359 pm. Both the 18‐crown‐6 ligand and the chloroform solvent molecule included in the crystal are considerably disordered. Space group Pnma (IT Nr. 62), Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 150 K, a = 1724.2(2), b = 1416.4(2), c = 1330.8(2), V = 3250.0(8) · 10⁶ pm³, R = 0.0428.     

Permeability,permselectivity, and penetrant‐induced plasticization in fluorinated polyimides studied by positron lifetime measurements

The ortho‐positronium (o‐Ps) lifetime τ₃ and its intensity I₃ in various fluorinated polyimides were determined by the positron annihilation technique and were studied with the spin–lattice relaxation time T₁ and the propylene permeability, solubility, diffusivity, and permselectivity for propylene/propane in them. τ₃, I₃, and the distribution of τ₃ changed when the bulky moieties in the polyimides were changed. The polyimides, having both large τ₃ and I₃ values, exhibited a short T₁ and a high permeability with a low permselectivity. The propylene permeability and diffusivity were exponentially correlated with the product of I₃ and the average free‐volume hole size estimated from τ₃. In highly plasticized states induced by the sorption of propylene, the permeability increased with the propylene pressure in excellent agreement with the change in the free‐volume hole properties probed by o‐Ps. The large and broad distribution of the free‐volume holes and increased local chain mobility for the 2,2‐bis(3,4‐decarboxyphenyl) hexafluoropropane dianhydride‐based polyimides are thought to be important physical properties for promoting penetrant‐induced plasticization. These results suggest that o‐Ps is a powerful probe of not only the free‐volume holes but also the corresponding permeation mechanism and penetrant‐induced plasticization phenomenon. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 41: 308–318, 2003     

An Unusual Mixed‐Anionic Iodine‐Rich Polyiodide: [Rb(crypt‐2,2,2)]4(I5)2(I8)

Black crystals of [Rb(crypt‐2,2,2)]₄(I₅)₂(I₈) were obtained from a dichloromethane/ethanol solution of RbI, I₂ and Kryptofix‐2,2,2®. The crystal structure (monoclinic, P2₁/c (no. 14), a = 1250.1(1), b = 2555.2(2), c = 2313.4(3) pm, β = 121.45(1)°, V = 6309.9(11)·10⁶ pm³, Z = 2) consists of [Rb(crypt‐2,2,2)]⁺ cations leaving three‐dimensional channels for the V‐shaped (I₅)^? and Z‐shaped (I₈)^2? anions which are isolated from each other.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structures,and Magnetic Properties of Three New Iron Complexes Derived from 3,5‐Bis(pyridin‐2‐yl)‐1,2,4‐triazole

Two new iron(III) complexes and one iron(II) complex have been synthesized from the solvothermal reactions of FeCl₃·6H₂O with 3,5‐bis(pyridin‐2‐yl)‐1,2,4‐triazole (Hbpt) in methanol or acetonitrile. KSCN acted as the reducing agent in the synthesis of iron(II) complex of 3 . [FeCl₃(Hbpt)(H₂O)]·H₂O ( 1 ) crystallizes in the triclinic space group with a = 7.475(1), b = 9.468(2), c = 12.309(2) Å, α = 73.880(2), β = 74.746(2), γ = 81.849(2)°, V = 805.2(2) ų, Z = 2. [Fe₂(bpt)₂Cl₄] ( 2 ): orthorhombic space group Pnnm with a = 9.895(2), b = 10.632(2), c = 13.195(2) Å, V = 1388.1(4) ų, Z = 2. [Fe₂(bpt)₂(MeOH)₂Cl₂] ( 3 ): orthorhombic space group Pbca with a = 14.4204(16), b = 9.8737(11), c = 19.792(2) Å, V = 2818.1(5) ų, Z = 4. 1 features the first structurally characterized metal complex of the neutral Hbpt ligand in which the Hbpt ligand adopts an unprecedented zwitterionic form. 2 shows a neutral dinuclear iron(III) complex and the [Fe₂(bpt)₂]⁴⁺ unit is ideally planar. The two iron(III) ions separated by a distance of 4.408(2) Å are doubly triazolate‐bridged. Each dimeric unit is connected with six other dimeric ones via the bifurcated C‐H···Cl hydrogen bonds, these connections extend the dimeric moieties into a three‐dimensional molecular architecture. 3 is a neutral centrosymmetric dinuclear Fe^II complex, in which intermolecular moderate O‐H···N hydrogen bonding interactions between the methanol molecules and 4‐position nitrogen atoms of the triazolato groups extend the dinuclear species into a two‐dimensional supramolecular architecture of (4,4) topology. Magnetic studies indicate there exists an antiferromagnetic spin coupling in Fe^III₂ and Fe^II₂ units via the double triazolate bridges in 2 and 3 .     

Competing intermolecular interactions in some `bridge‐flipped' isomeric phenylhydrazones

To examine the roles of competing intermolecular interactions in differentiating the molecular packing arrangements of some isomeric phenylhydrazones from each other, the crystal structures of five nitrile–halogen substituted phenylhydrazones and two nitro–halogen substituted phenylhydrazones have been determined and are described here: (E)‐4‐cyanobenzaldehyde 4‐chlorophenylhydrazone, C₁₄H₁₀ClN₃, (Ia); (E)‐4‐cyanobenzaldehyde 4‐bromophenylhydrazone, C₁₄H₁₀BrN₃, (Ib); (E)‐4‐cyanobenzaldehyde 4‐iodophenylhydrazone, C₁₄H₁₀IN₃, (Ic); (E)‐4‐bromobenzaldehyde 4‐cyanophenylhydrazone, C₁₄H₁₀BrN₃, (IIb); (E)‐4‐iodobenzaldehyde 4‐cyanophenylhydrazone, C₁₄H₁₀IN₃, (IIc); (E)‐4‐chlorobenzaldehyde 4‐nitrophenylhydrazone, C₁₃H₁₀ClN₃O₂, (III); and (E)‐4‐nitrobenzaldehyde 4‐chlorophenylhydrazone, C₁₃H₁₀ClN₃O₂, (IV). Both (Ia) and (Ib) are disordered (less than 7% of the molecules have the minor orientation in each structure). Pairs (Ia)/(Ib) and (IIb)/(IIc), related by a halogen exchange, are isomorphous, but none of the `bridge‐flipped' isomeric pairs, viz. (Ib)/(IIb), (Ic)/(IIc) or (III)/(IV), is isomorphous. In the nitrile–halogen structures (Ia)–(Ic) and (IIb)–(IIc), only the bridge N—H group and not the bridge C—H group acts as a hydrogen‐bond donor to the nitrile group, but in the nitro–halogen structures (III) (with Z′ = 2) and (IV), both the bridge N—H group and the bridge C—H group interact with the nitro group as hydrogen‐bond donors, albeit via different motifs. The occurrence here of the bridge C—H contact with a hydrogen‐bond acceptor suggests the possibility that other pairs of `bridge‐flipped' isomeric phenylhydrazones may prove to be isomorphous, regardless of the change from isomer to isomer in the position of the N—H group within the bridge.