A New Mixed‐Valence Tetranuclear Manganese [MnII2MnIII2] Cluster

A new tetranuclear manganese complex [Mn₂^IIMn₂^III(bhmcpH)₂(hmp)₄Cl₂(MeOH)₂] ( 1 ) [bhmcpH₃ = 2, 6‐bis(hydroxymethyl)‐4‐chlorophenol, hmpH = 2‐(hydroxymethyl)pyridine] was synthesized and characterized. X‐ray diffraction analyses reveal that complex 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c. It has a mixed‐valence tetranuclear dicubane unit, which comprises two Mn^II and two Mn^III ions. The temperature dependence of the magnetic susceptibilities of 1 indicates ferromagnetic interactions between the manganese ions.     

Synthese,Charakterisierung und Magnetische Eigenschaften eines tetranuklearen,Thiacalix[4]aren‐stabilisierten Mangankomplexes

Synthesis, Characterization and Magnetic Properties of a Tetranuclear, Thiacalix[4]aren stabilized Manganese Complex Synthesis, characterization and magnetic properties of the compound [(TCA)(TCAH)Mn₄(acac)] ( 1 ) are reported, the first tetranuclear thiacalix[4]aren stabilized manganese complex synthesized under conventional conditions.     

From discrete [Mn4] cluster to 1D complex: Two new mixed-valence manganese complexes with slow magnetization relaxation

A tetranuclear manganese complex [Mn₄(HL)₄(MeOH)₄(SCN)₂]·3MeOH (1) and a one-dimensional assembly of [Mn₄] units, [Mn₄(HL)₄(MeOH)₄(N(CN)₂)₂]·2.5MeOH (2) (H₃L = 2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4-methylphenol), have been synthesized and studied. Complexes 1 and 2 crystallize in the triclinic space group P $ \bar 1 $ \bar 1 and monoclinic space group P21/n, respectively. Complex 1 possesses a mixed-valence tetranuclear dicubane unit, which comprises two Mn^II and two Mn^III ions. Complex 2 is built from the similar tetranuclear [Mn₄] units connected through two N(CN)₂⁻ anions into a 1-D chain. The temperature dependence of the magnetic susceptibilities of 1 and 2 indicates ferromagnetic interactions between the manganese ions. Frequency-dependent out-of-phase signals of alternating current magnetic susceptibilities are observed in the low temperature range for both complexes, indicating a slow magnetic relaxation.     

Tetranuclear Manganese Complex Incorporating 2‐Pyridyloximate Ligand: Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Magnetic Property

A tetranuclear manganese complex of the composition {Mn₄[(Py)C(Ph)NO]₄(CH₃CH₂OH)₃(CH₃CH₂O)Cl₃}·2H₂O ( 1 ) was synthesized by solvothermal reaction, and characterized by X‐ray single crystal diffraction, IR spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. X‐ray analysis revealed that complex 1 contains a [Mn₄(NO)₄]⁴⁺ core with three Mn^II atoms displaying distorted octahedral arrangements and one Mn^II ion exhibiting a trigonal bipyramidal arrangement. Low‐temperature magnetic susceptibility measurement for the solid sample of 1 revealed antiferromagnetic Mn^II ··· Mn^II interactions.     

The anion-directed self-assembly of manganese complexes derived from 2-ethoxy-6-[(2-phenylaminoethylimino)methyl]phenol

The mixed valence manganese(II/IV) complex, [Mn^IIL₂(MeOH)₂]·[Mn^IVL₂(OAc)₂]·2(MeOH) (1), and the chloride-bridged 1D polymeric manganese(III) complex, [Mn^IIIL₂(μ-Cl)]_n (2), where L is the deprotonated form of 2-ethoxy-6-[(2-phenylaminoethylimino)methyl]phenol (HL), have been prepared and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis and IR spectra. The Mn atoms in both complexes are octahedrally coordinated. The self-assembly of the complex structures is apparently directed by the anions of the manganese salts.     

Chiral Versus Non-Chiral [MnIII6MnIINaI], [MnIII6MnII2NaI2] and [MnIII3MnIINaI] Clusters Derived from Schiff Bases or the Fight for Symmetry

The reaction in basic media of manganese chloride with Schiff bases derived from the condensation of o-vanillin with different chiral/racemic aminoalcohols yielded in a family of complexes in which the nuclearity, symmetry and magnetic behavior is controlled by changing the position of the chiral carbon. Chiral and racemic clusters with [Mn^III₆Mn^IINa^I], [Mn^III₆Mn^II₂Na^I₂] and [Mn^III₃Mn^IINa^I] metallic core have been structurally and magnetically characterized. The racemic clusters with an odd number of chiral ligands exhibit the anomalous mixing of ligands with different conformation. Related racemic compounds have been reviewed.     

混合价四核锰配合物[Mn4O2(ClCH2COO)7(bipy)2]•H2O的合成、晶体结构及性质研究

在乙腈溶液中, 由混合价三核锰配合物[Mn₃O(ClCH₂COO)₆(py)₂]•(H₂O) (py为吡啶)与2,2′-联吡啶(bipy)反应合成了混合价(Mn₃^IIIMn^II)四核锰配合物[Mn₄O₂(ClCH₂COO)₇(bipy)₂]•H₂O. 采用元素分析、红外光谱、热分析和X射线单晶衍射法确定了其组成和结构. 标题化合物晶体属于三斜晶系, 空间群P-1, 晶胞参数: a＝0.89854(13) nm, b＝1.4027(2) nm, c＝1.9037(3) nm, α＝93.518(3)°, β＝96.736(3)°, γ＝94.875(3)°, V＝2.3680(6) nm³, Z＝2, D_c＝1.734 g/cm³, F(000)＝1238, GOF＝1.036, R₁＝0.0592, wR₂＝0.1162 [I＞2σ(I)]. 在标题化合物中, 配位结构单元中心为一蝶型[Mn₄(μ₃-O)₂]^7＋多核簇, 含有2个Mn₃(μ₃-O)单元, 具有近似C₂对称轴. 4个Mn离子均为六配位, 外围配体为7个氯乙酸根和2个2,2′-联吡啶, 处于变形的八面体环境. 变温磁化率研究表明标题化合物在整体上表现为反铁磁性耦合作用, 但在低温下的磁相互作用较为复杂.     

Solid-State Hydrogen-Bond Alterations in a [Co2Fe2] Complex with Bifunctional Hydrogen-Bonding Donors

A hydrogen-bonding donor–acceptor system, [Co₂Fe₂(bpy*)₄(CN)₆(tp*)₂](PF₆)₂⋅2ABA⋅4BN⋅2PE ( 1 s_olv ), was prepared by co-crystallization of an external stimuli-responsive cyanide-bridged tetranuclear [Co₂Fe₂] complex and bifunctional hydrogen-bonding donors, p-aminobenzoic acid. Compound 1 s_olv exhibited a gradual electron-transfer-coupled spin transition (ETCST), and the removal of solvent molecules led to an abrupt thermal ETCST behavior with increased transition temperature. X-ray structural analysis revealed that the modification of ETCST was caused by a significant alteration of a hydrogen-bonding mode between the tetranuclear [Co₂Fe₂]²⁺ cations and ABA molecules. Variable temperature IR measurements indicated that the desolvated form, 1 d_esolv , showed dynamic alteration of hydrogen-bonding interactions coupled with thermal ETCST behavior. These results suggested that the tetranuclear [Co₂Fe₂] complex shows solid-state modulations of hydrogen-bond strengths by external stimuli.     

Electrochemical Determination of Manganese Solubility in Mercury via Amalgamation and Stripping in the Room Temperature Ionic Liquid n‐Hexyltriethylammonium Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide, [N6,2,2,2][NTf2]

The solubility of manganese in mercury was determined electrochemically via amalgamation and stripping in the room temperature ionic liquid n‐hexyltriethylammonium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide, [N_6,2,2,2][NTf₂]. A hemispherical mercury electrode was made by electrodepositing mercury onto a planar platinum microelectrode. Cyclic voltammetry of Mn²⁺ in [N_6,2,2,2][NTf₂] at the mercury microhemisphere electrode was investigated at temperatures of 298, 303 and 313 K. The solubility of Mn in Hg was determined on the basis of the charge under the reduction peak (Mn²⁺→Mn⁰) and the corresponding reoxidation.     

An Alternate [2×2] Grid Constructed Around TiO4N2 Units

The formation of a tetranuclear self-assembled species constructed around a TiO₄N₂ motif is reported. This aggregate is generated from Ti(OⁱPr)₄, 2,2’-bipyrimidine (bpym) and a bis-biphenol strand (L²H₄) where two 2,2’-biphenol units are connected with a biphenyl spacer. The solid-state structure of the [Ti₄(L²)₄(bpym)₄] architecture reveals the formation of an unprecedented chiral alternate [2×2] grid. In addition to the structural characterization of the [Ti₄(L²)₄(bpym)₄] architecture, geometry optimisation on various possible isomeric tetrameric assemblies ([2×2] grid, alternate [2×2] grid, circular helicate or cyclic hemihelicate) is performed using DFT calculations. These results confirm the higher stability of the alternate [2×2] grid over the other possible tetranuclear isomers and allow examining the replacement of the bpym ligands by two novel diimine chelates within the tetranuclear assembly (2,2’-bipyridine=bipy and 2,2’-bipyrazine=bipyraz). From this initial theoretical investigation, the competition between these three nitrogen ligands in the course of the self-assembly process is next evaluated. Overall, this investigation shows that the exclusive formation of the alternate [2×2] grid is driven by CH⋅⋅⋅N interactions.     

Synthesis,Structure, and Magnetic Studies of a New Wheel‐Shaped [LiMnIII6] Cluster

The synthesis, crystal structure, and magnetic properties of a new hexanuclear manganese(III) complex are reported. The complex [LiMn₆(L)₆]OH · 2MeCN · 4MeOH · 1.5H₂O (LiH₂L = lithium 2‐{[bis(2‐hydroxyethyl)amino]methyl}‐4‐methylphenate) ( 1 ), was obtained from the reaction of one equivalent of LiH₂L with Mn(OAc)₂ in MeCN/MeOH (v:v/1:1). Single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction shows that six octahedrally coordinated manganese(III) ions define a ring and are linked by twelve bridging oxygen atoms from alkoxo groups. The resulting [Mn₆(OCH₂)₁₂] skeleton has the remarkable property of acting as a host for a octahedrally coordinated lithium ion in the center of the ring. Variable‐temperature solid‐state magnetic susceptibility studies of 1 in the temperature range 2.0–300 K reveal that the complex has a S = 12 ground state spin, showing ferromagnetic exchange interactions between the constituent manganese(III) ions.     

Syntheses,Structures and Electrochemistry Properties of Two Dicyanamide Manganese(III) Complexes [Mn(5‐Brsalen)(dca)]·CH3OH and [Mn(3‐Meosalphen)(dca)(H2O)]

Two manganese(III)‐dicyanamide compounds, [Mn(5‐Brsalen)(dca)] · CH₃OH ( 1 ) and [Mn(3‐Meosalphen)(dca)(H₂O)] ( 2 ) (dca = dicyanamide anion, [N(CN)₂]^–), were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, single‐crystal X‐ray structure analysis, and cyclic voltammetry. The structure of complex 1 is an infinite zigzag chain of hexacoordinate Mn^III ions, in which the adjacent manganese atoms are connected by dca in μ_1,5‐bridging mode. The molecular structure of complex 2 consists of a hexacoordinate Mn^III atom, which generates a slightly distorted octahedral arrangement, and a dimer structure is formed by intermolecular hydrogen bonding interactions. The electrochemical properties of the two complexes were measured by cyclic voltammetry.     

Polynuclear Gold [AuI]4, [AuI]8, and Bimetallic [AuI4AgI] Complexes: C−H Functionalization of Carbonyl Compounds and Homogeneous Carbonylation of Amines

The synthesis of tetranuclear gold complexes, a structurally unprecedented octanuclear complex with a planar [Au^I₈] core, and pentanuclear [Au^I₄M^I] (M=Cu, Ag) complexes is presented. The linear [Au^I₄] complex undergoes C?H functionalization of carbonyl compounds under mild reaction conditions. In addition, [Au^I₄Ag^I] catalyzes the carbonylation of primary amines to form ureas under homogeneous conditions with efficiencies higher than those achieved by gold nanoparticles.     

A Tetranuclear Manganese Cluster with a Star‐Shaped Mn4O6 Core Motif: Directed Synthesis using a Mononuclear Precursor Complex

The tetranuclear manganese(II) complex [Mn₄(ppi)₆](BPh₄)₂ ( 2 ) (Hppi = 2‐pyridylmethyl‐2‐hydroxy phenylimine) is prepared by using the precursor complex [Mn(ppi)₂]·H₂O ( 1 ). Based on UV/Vis‐ and IR‐spectroscopy data in combination with mass spectrometry it has been concluded that 1 is a mononuclear neutral Mn^II complex, in which two ppi ligands chelate the manganese atom. Compound 2 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1¯ (no. 2), with a = 17.500(3), b = 17.955(4), c = 19.101(4) Å, α = 113.79(3)°, β = 111.33(3)°, γ = 93.91(3)°, V = 4950(2) ų and Z = 2. In the tetranuclear [Mn₄(ppi)₆]²⁺ complex cation Mn(1), Mn(2), and Mn(3) are equivalently coordinated by two deprotonated Hppi ligands leading to a N₄O₂ donor set. The environment of the central Mn(4) is formed by coordination of three [Mn(ppi)₂] fragments resulting in a phenoxo bridged star‐shaped Mn₄O₆ core motif. The average distance of directly adjacent manganese ions is 3.310 Å, whereas the average distance of Mn(1), Mn(2), and Mn(3) among each other is 5.732 Å.     

Solid-State Photochemical [2+2] Cycloaddition Reaction of MnII Complexes

Three Mn^II complexes have been synthesized under similar experimental conditions. Of these [Mn₂(benzoate)₄(L)₂] (where L=4-styrylpyridine or 4spy, 1 and 2-fluoro-4′-styrylpyridine or 2F-4spy, 3 ) are paddlewheel complexes, but crystallized in different space groups. Whereas [Mn₂(benzoate)₄(3F-4spy)₄] (3F-4spy=3-fluoro-4′-styrylpyridine), 4 is a dinuclear complex having different stoichiometry from 1 and 3 with two pairs of 3F-4spy ligands aligned in face-to-face manner. An irreversible phase transition occurs from the space group P2₁/c to C2/c when 1 was heated up to 125 °C to 2 in a single-crystal-to-single-crystal fashion or when ground 1 to powder. 2 is isomorphous and isostructural to 3 . Complimentary π–π interactions in head-to-tail alignment of the styrylpyridine ligands furnishes 1D aggregates in 1 – 3 which are congenial to undergo [2+2] cycloaddition reaction under UV light. Whereas, face-to-face alignment of the 4spy pairs in 4 is expected to provide a head-to-head photoproduct. All the Mn^II complexes are indeed found to be photoreactive. To our surprise, contrary to their Zn^II analogues, 2 and 3 were not found to be photosalient. The percentage volume expansion during the photoreaction as determined from the density measurements, was found to be too low (3.2 and 4.6 % respectively for 2 and 3 ) to have this behavior.     

A hexanuclear manganese(III) complex constructed from triangular-shaped [Mn3O] units with azide bridge

On the basis of triangular-shaped secondary building units, a hexanuclear manganese(III) complex, [Mn^III₆O₂(sao)₆(N₃)₂(H₂O)₈]·2.5H₂O (1) (H₂sao = salicylaldoxime), was synthesized and structurally characterized. The structure of 1 consists of two triangular-shaped [Mn₃O] connected with end-to-end (EE) azide group. Magnetic data analysis shows that antiferromagnetic couplings dominated in the complex.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure, Photophysical Properties, and DFT Calculations of a Bis(tetrathia-calix[4]arene) Tetracadmium Complex

Abstract  

Thiacalix[4]arenes are a unique family of polydentate ligands that offer a combination of four soft sulfur atoms together with four hard phenol oxygen atoms for binding to metal ions. In this study, the tetranuclear cadmium (II) complex Cd₄^II(tca)₂·1.5CH₂Cl₂ (tca⁴⁻ = tetra-anionic p-tert-butylthiacalix[4]arene) (1) was synthesized by reaction of a deprotonated p-tert-butylthiacalix[4]arene and various Cd^II salts. The structure of 1 was established by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The neutral complex 1 contains a square arrangement of four cadmium (II) ions sandwiched between two tca⁴⁻ ligands that have a ‘cone’ conformation similar to that of the free ligand. The absorption and emission properties of the free ligand H₄tca and complex 1 have been recorded and explained by DFT calculations of the molecular orbitals and electronic transitions between them.     

Introducing a New Naphthoxime‐based Ligand into the ­Chemistry of Triangular [Mn3] Complexes

A new type of naphthoxime‐based ligand, 1‐(1‐hydroxynaphthalen‐2‐yl)ethanone oxime (naphthsaoH₂, 1a ), is introduced into the chemistry of manganese(III) complexes. First triangular [Mn₃] compound with this ligand is presented: [Mn₃O(naphthsao)₃(CH₃OH)₅(CH₂ClCOO)] ( 1 ). Also preliminary structural studies for [Mn₃O(naphthsao)₃(CH₃OH)₅(CH₃COO)] ( A ) and 0.52[Mn₃O(naphthsao)₃(CH₃OH)₅(H₂O)] · 0.48[Mn₃O(naphthsao)₃(CH₃OH)₆] ( B ) are mentioned. Compound 1 was characterized by X‐ray diffraction studies and by a preliminary investigation of the magnetic properties, showing antiferromagnetic coupling of the Mn^III ions. Compound 1 displays a supramolecular motif of hydrogen‐bonded chains.     

A POLYMERIC COMPLEX OF MANGANESE(II) AZIDE CONTAINING ALTERNATE END-ON AND END-TO-END BRIDGING AZIDO LIGANDS Synthesis,Structural, Spectroscopic and Thermal Study of [Mn(N3)2 (Ethyl Nicotinate)2]n

Abstract

A mixed ligand 1:2 manganese(II) azido complex of ethyl nicotinate has been synthesized and characterized by spectroscopic and crystallographic methods. The structure consists of a two-dimensional manganese-azido compound with each manganese atom in a trans octahedral environment, bonded to four azido ligands [Mn?N = from 2.199(4) Å to 2.231(3) Å] and two axial ethyl nicotinate ligands [Mn-N = 2.285(3) and 2.308(3) Å]. Two azido ligands are coordinated end-on between the manganese atoms giving planar and centrosymmetric Mn₂N₂ units. Each Mn₂N₂ unit is linked to four neighboring Mn₂N₂ units by means of four end-to-end azido bridges. The IR and Raman spectra correlate with the structure of the complex. The vibrational bands are compared with those of the free ligand. The EPR spectra of polycrystalline powder and solutions of the complex are measured at room temperature and discussed. The thermal decomposition of the complex was investigated derivatographically under nitrogen.     

Synthesis, crystal structure and magnetic properties of single-molecule magnet: [Mn4(CF3COO)4(hmp)6]

The preparation, X-ray structure and magnetic properties are presented for a new mixed-valence tetranuclear manganese complex that functions as a single-molecule magnet (SMM): [Mn₄(CF₃COO)₄(hmp)₆], where hmp^? is the anion of 2-(hydroxymethyl) pyridine and is a N,O bidentate chelate. The compound crystallizes in a monoclinic system, space group P ₂₁/c (No. 14) with unit cell parameters a = 13.663(3) Å, b = 14.705(3) Å, c = 14.734(3) Å, β = 98.51(3)°, V = 2927.6 ų and Z = 2. The structure of the complex shows a novel coordination of the trifluoroacetate (TFA) anions, with one anion acting as a monodentate ligand while the second one coordinating through both oxygens to the same Mn center. Direct current magnetic susceptibility measurement in the 2–300 K temperature range supports a high-spin ground state. The presence of a frequency-dependent alternating current susceptibility signal indicates that the individual molecule is acting as magnet.