Synthesis, crystal structures, and magnetic properties of a new nickel(II) complex with nitronyl nitroxide

A new nickel(II) complex [Ni(NIT-1′-MeBzIm)₂(H₂O)₂] · ClO₄ · H₂O (NIT-1′-MeBzIm = 2-{2′-[(l′-methyl)benzimidazolyl]}-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide) has been prepared and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex I crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c, Z = 4. Crystal data: C₃₀H₄₆N₈O₁₆ClNi, Mr = 869.06, a = 13.958(3), b = 15.904(4), c = 18.514(5) Å, β = 101.047(3)°. The X-ray analysis reveals that Ni²⁺ ion resides in a distorted octahedron center, the complex was linked by intermolecular hydrogen bonds, resulting in a 2D network configuration. Magnetic investigation indicates the existence of interamolecular interactions is antiferromagnetic with J = ?40.76 cm^?1.     

A new zinc(II) complex containing nitronyl nitroxide radicals: Synthesis, crystal structure, and magnetic properties

A new one-dimensional dicyanamide bridged zinc(II) complex containing nitronyl nitroxide radicals [Zn(Hfac)₂(NIT-1′-MeBzIm)] (NIT-1′-MeBzIm = 2-{2′-[(l′-methyl)benzimidazolyl]}-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide, Hfac = hexafluoroacetylacetonate) has been prepared and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The complex crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, Z = 4. Crystal data: C₂₅H₂₁F₁₂N₄O₆Zn, Mr = 766.83, a = 12.1812(13) Å, b = 16.8770(18) Å, c = 15.5230(16) Å, β = 98.009(2)°, V = 3160.1(6) ų, ρ _c = 1.612 g/cm³, μ(MoK _α) = 0.893 mm^?1, F(000) = 1540, R = 0.0925 and wR = 0.2652 for 5875 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The X-ray analysis reveals that the zinc(II) ion is six-coordinated with a distorted octahedral geometry. These units develop as 1D species by intermolecular hydrogen bonds. Magnetic investigation indicates the existence of weak intermolecular interactions is antiferromagnetic with J = ?1.35 cm^?1, where the spin Hamitonian is defined as H = ?2Σ _i,j J _i,j S _i S within the complex.     

1D chlorine bridged mercury(II) complex containing nitronyl nitroxide radicals: Synthesis, crystal structures, and magnetic properties

A novel 1D chlorine bridged mercury(II) complex containing nitronyl nitroxide radicals, [Hg₂(NIT-1′-MeBzIm)Cl₄] _n (NIT-1′-MeBzIm = 2-{2′-[(1′-methyl)benzimidazolyl]}-4,4,5,5-tetrameth-ylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide), has been prepared and characterized by magnetic and single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies. The complex crystallizes in triclinic, space group P $\bar 1$ , Z = 2. Crystal data: C₁₅H₁₉C₁₄Hg₂N₄O₂, M = 830.32, a = 7.4454(16), b = 9.463(2), c = 16.180(3) Å, α = 94.245(2)°, β = 100.747(2)°, γ = 102.523(2)°, V = 1085.5(4) ų, ρ _c = 2.540 g/cm³, μ(MoK_α) = 14.636 mm^?1, F(000) = 762, R = 0.0312 and wR = 0.0779 for 3990 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The X-ray analysis reveals that the Hg²⁺ ions shows two coordination geometries of five-coordinated with a distorted square pyramidal coordination geometry and quadrilateral geometry. The units of [Hg₂(NIT-1′-MeBzIm)C_l4] _n were connected as 1D chain structure by the chlorine bridges. Magnetic investigation indicates the existence of weak intramolecular interactions is antiferromagnetic with J = ?1.23 cm^?1, where the spin Hamitonian is defined as H = $ - 2\sum\nolimits_{i,j} {J_{i,j} S_i S} $ within the complex.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and ferromagnetic properties of a novel acetate bridged dicadmium(II) complex with nitronyl nitroxide

The novel dinuclear cadmium(II) complex [Cd₂(NIT-1′-MeBzIm)₂(CH₃COO)₄] (I), where NIT-1′-MeBzIm = 2-{2′-[(1′-methyl)benzimidazolyl]}-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide, has been prepared and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The complex crystallizes in monoclinic crystal system, space group C2/c, Z = 4. Crystal data: C₃₈H₅₀Cd₂N₈O₁₂, M _r = 1035.66, a = 18.6492(16), b = 11.9605(10), c = 19.9208(17) Å, β = 92.1650(10)°. The X-ray analysis reveals that two Cd(II) atoms were bridged by two acetate groups to form a centrosymmetric Cd(II)-Cd(II) dinuclear entity, Cadmium atom is six-coordinated with a distorted octahedral geometry. The complex is linked by intermolecular hydrogen bonds leading to a 2D network configuration. Magnetic investigation indicates the existence of weak intramolecular interactions; i.e., the complex I is ferromagnetic with J = 1.97 cm^?1.     

Synthesis and crystal structures of cobalt(II) and nickel(II) complexes containing nitronyl nitroxide radical and dicyanamide

Two new complexes [Co(NIT-1′-MeBzIm)₂(Dca)₂] (I) and [Ni(NIT-1′-MeBzIm)₂(Dca)(H₂O) · NO₃ · H₂O (II) (NIT-1′-MeBzIm = 2-{2′-[(l′-methyl)benzimidazolyl]}-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide; Dca = N(CN)₂) were prepared and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Relevant crystallographic parameters are as follows: monoclinic, P2_1/c space group, Z = 4; crystal data: C₃₄H₃₈N₁₄O₄Co, M = 765.71, a = 14.343(4), b = 14.322(4), c = 18.626(5) Å, β = 105.956(3)° for I. Orthorhombic Pna2₁ space group, Z = 4; crystal data: C₃₂H₄₂N₁₂O₉Ni, M = 797.49, a = 24.426(4), b = 11.0326(18), c = 13.980(2)Å for II. The X-ray analysis reveals that Co²⁺ ion and Ni²⁺ ion resides in a approximate sdistorted octahedron center. In I, the complex was linked by intermolecular hydrogen bonds, resulting in a 1D chain configuration. In II, the complex was linked by intermolecular hydrogen bonds, resulting in a 2D network configuration.     

A new Co(II) complex with N,O-donor Schiff base: Synthesis, structure and characterization

A new Co(II) complex with tridentate Schiff base ligand with a N,N,O donor set has been synthesized and characterized by single X-ray technique and spectroscopic techniques. The thermochemical properties have been studied. X-ray structure analysis of the title compound Co(II)L₂ [HL = 2-methyl-6-(2′-hydroxybenzylideneamino) pyridine] shows that the polyhedron around Co(II) is a distorted tetrahedron, and the self-assembly via intermolecular π-π interactions leads to a three-dimensional network. Crystal data for the title complex C₂₆H₂₂CoN₄O₂: Monoclinic, space group Ia, a = 11.741(7) Å, b = 8.149(5) Å, c = 22.764(16) Å, β = 98.530(12)°, V = 2154(2) ų, Z = 4.     

Synthesis and crystal structures of the nickel(II) complex with nitronyl nitroxide

Two nickel(II) complexes [Ni(NIT-l′-MeBzlrn)₂(Dca)₂] (I, II) (NIT-l′-MeBzIm = 2-{2′-[(l′methyl)benzimidazolyl]}-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-l-oxyl-3-oxide) have been prepared and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. They are structural epimers. The complexe crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, Z = 4. Crystal data: C₃₄H₃₈N₁₄NiO₄, M _r = 765.49, a = 15.019(3), b = 18.803(4), c = 15.756(3) Å, β = 109.399(3)°, γ = 90° (I); a = 13.934(3), b = 11.046(2), c = 24.570(5) Å, β = 90.024(2)° (II). The X-ray analysis reveals that Ni²⁺ ion resides in a distorted octahedral center. The complex was linked by intermolecular hydrogen bonds, resulting in a ID chain structure for I and a 2D network configuration for II.     

Crystal structure, magnetic property and thermal analysis of a novel manganese complex with phenyldicarboxylate and benzidine ligands

A new complex [Mn₂(C₁₂H₁₂N₂)₃(C₁₄H₈O₄)₂ (C₂H₅OH)₂] _n (where C₁₄H₈O₄ is 2,2′-bi-phenyldicarboxy- late, bpda; C₁₂H₁₂N₂ is benzidine), has been solvothermally synthesized at 443 K and characterized by the elemental analyses, IR, and the single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The title complex crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P-1, with a=9.472 (4) Å, b=12.638(5) Å, c=13.434(5) Å, and Z=1. The compound consists of one-dimensional S-shaped subchains which interlinked by μ₃-2,2′-bpda into a 2-D sheet. The lattice alcohol molecules are located between the layers of the sheet. The magnetic susceptibility has been measured and indicates possible antiferromagnetic coupling between adjacent Mn(II). Based on the TGA curve, the thermal decomposition mechanism of the compound has also been discussed.     

Synthesis and X-ray diffraction studies of chiral nickel(II), zinc(II), manganese(II), and cobalt(II) complexes with C 2-symmetric 2,6-bis[4′-(R)-ethoxyoxazolin-2′-yl]pyridine

Chiral nickel(II), zinc(II), manganese(II), and cobalt(II) complexes with C ₂-symmetric 2,6-bis[4′-(R)-ethoxyoxazolin-2′-yl]pyridine were prepared, the single crystal of nickel(II) complex, [Ni((R,R)-Et-Py-box)(H₂O)₂Cl]Cl ((R,R)-Et-Pybox is 2,6-bis[4′-(R)-ethoxyoxazolin-2′-yl]pyridine), was obtained and indicated by X-ray diffraction analysis. The nickel(II) complex crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group P2₁2₁2₁ with a = 7.7346(4) Å, b = 19.7133(13) Å, c = 25.8014(14) Å, V = 3934.1(4) ų, Z = 8, and R = 0.0526 against 7010 reflections with I > 2σ (I). A feature of interest was noted in the unit cell of the compound, where two types of molecules exist, which similarly have a distorted octahedral geometry but only slightly differ in the orientation of the coordinated atoms to the central Ni atom. These two types of molecules interact with each other by O-H…Cl hydrogen bonds, giving rise to one dimensional ribbon structure.     

Crystal structure of a novel complex [Co(3,3′-bpbc)(H2O)3]·H2O

A novel coordination polymer constructed with [Co(3,3′-bpbc)(H₂O)₃]·H₂O(I) (3,3′-bpbc = 2,2′-bipyridine-3,3′-dicarboxylic acid) is successfully synthesized at room temperature and characterized by elemental analysis and IR spectra. The crystal structure of the complex is determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The unit cell parameters for complex I are: a = 9.9606(11) Å, b = 9.2552(10) Å, c = 16.0258(17) Å, β = 96.731(0)°, V = 1467.2(3) ų, Z = 4, space group P2(1)/n. In the crystal, the cobalt(II) ion adopts a hexa-coordinate environment, and the structure units aggregate together to give birth to infinite 1D chains. The 2D and 3D framework is constructed via intermolecular hydrogen bonds.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of two derivatives of benzodiazepines

Two benzodiazepine derivatives, C₂₃H₂₂N₂O (I), 2-methyl-8-methoxy-2,4-diphenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,5-benzodiazepine, and C₂₂H₁₇N₃O₂Br₂ (II), 2-methyl-7-nitro-2,4-bis(4′-bromophenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,5-benzodiazepine, were studied by single crystal X-ray diffraction method. Compound (I) crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c, a = 13.1703(17) Å, b = 11.1990(14) Å, c = 12.9093(16) Å, β = 107.831(2)°, V = 1812.6(3) ų, Z = 4. Compound (II) crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/n, a = 11.7345(12) Å, b = 12.7477(13) Å, c = 13.5965(14) Å, β = 95.221(2)°, V = 2025.4(4) ų, Z = 4. The molecules of (I) and (II) have T-shape form with the diazepine ring at the junction point. The seven membered central benzodiazepine ring in both structures adopt a twist-boat conformation. The crystal packing is stabilized by C-H…π (in I) and C-H…O (in II) interactions.     

Palladium acetate complexes with morpholine and 4-methylmorpholine. The structure of Pd(C4H9ON)2(OAc)2 · 2H2O

Methods for the synthesis of new palladium(II) acetate complexes [L₂Pd(OCOCH₃)₂], where L is N-coordinated morpholine (C₄H₉ON) or 4-methylmorpholine (C₅H₁₁ON), have been developed. The structure of the complex (C₄H₉ON)₂Pd(OAc)₂ · 2H₂O (1) has been established by X-ray diffraction. The crystals of 1 are monoclinic (C₁₂H₂₆O₈N₂Pd, M = 434.76), space group P2(1)/c, a = 9.129(3) Å, b = 16.227(5) Å, c = 6.159(2) Å, V = 878.5(5) ų, Z = 2. The palladium atom has a square-planar environment with the trans arrangement of ligands. The complex (C₅H₁₁ON)₂Pd(OAc)₂ (2) has a similar structure, according to spectroscopic data.     

Cadmium(II) complex with (1′H-[2,2′]biimidazoly-1-YL)-acetic acid: Synthesis, crystal structure, and luminescence

A new cadmium(II) complex with (1′H-[2,2′]Biimidazoly-1-yl)-acetic acid (HBDAC) [Cd(BDAC)₂(H₂O)₂]·H₂O is synthesized and structurally characterized, which crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c, a = 8.465(3) Å, b = 14.164(5) Å, c = 11.294(3) Å, α = 90°, β = 127.405(17)°, γ = 90°, Z = 2. The [Cd(BDAC)₂(H₂O)₂]·H₂O units are further bridged by O-H…O, N-H…O, C-H…O hydrogen bonds, π-π stacking and C-O…π interactions, generating a three-dimensional supramolecular structure. In addition, luminescence measurements reveal that complex 1 exhibits strong fluorescent emission in the solid state at room temperature.     

Nickel(II) complex with 4,4,4-trifluoro-1-(2-thienyl)butane-1,3-dione and dimethyl sulfoxide: Crystal and molecular structures

A nickel(II) complex with 4,4,4-trifluoro-1-(2-thienyl)butane-1,3-dione and dimethyl sulfoxide, [Ni(C₈H₄F₃O₂S)₂(C₂H₆OS)₂], was obtained and examined by X-ray diffraction. The crystals are monoclinic: a = 7.557(2) Å, b = 17.854(3) Å, c = 10.470(2) Å, β = 106.412(3)°, V = 1355.1(4) ų, ρ_calcd = 1.611 g/cm³, Z = 2, space group P2₁, R = 0.032. The coordination polyhedron of the nickel atom is a distorted octahedron consisting of four equatorial O atoms of two β-diketonate ligands and two axial O atoms of DMSO. The average Ni-O_ax and Ni-O_eq distances are 2.083(2) and 2.019(2)Å, respectively. The crystal structure is built from the discrete mononuclear complexes [Ni(C₈H₄F₃O₂S)₂(C₂H₆OS)₂] linked only by van der Waals contacts.     

Crystal Structure and Catalytic Property of an Oxidomolybdenum(VI) Complex Derived from <Emphasis Type="Italic">N′</Emphasis>-(2-Hydroxy-3,5-Di-<Emphasis Type="Italic">Tert</Emphasis>-Butylbenzylidene)-4-Methylbenzohydrazide

With a tridentate Schiff base ligand N′-(2-hydroxy-3,5-di-tert-butylbenzylidene)-4-methylbenzohydrazide (H₂L) and MoO₂(acac)₂, an oxidomolybdenum(VI) complex is prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy and X-ray structure determination. The complex crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c with unit cell dimensions a = 20.187(2) Å, b = 7.9094(8) Å, c = 33.233(3) Å, β = 97.394(2)°, V = 5262.1(9) ų, Z = 8, R₁ = 0.0491, and wR₂ = 0.1322. The single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that the Mo atom is coordinated by NOO donor atoms of the Schiff base ligand, the methanol O atom, and two oxo groups in an octahedral coordination. Catalytic oxidation of the complex on some olefins is performed.     

Crystal structure of a Mn(II) complex with isatin-hydrazone-S-benzyldithiocarbazate

The reaction of Mn(OAc)₂·4H₂O with isatin-hydrazone-S-benzyldithiocarbazate (HIsa-SBn) results in the formation of a bis-ligand complex [Mn(Isa-SBn)₂]·2DMF. Its single crystal is obtained and the structure is determined by X-ray diffraction. It belongs to a monoclinic space group C2/c with the cell parameters: a = 23.290(4) Å, b = 11.4980(18) Å, c = 18.483(5) Å, V = 4087.6(14) ų. The Mn(II) atom is six-coordinated with two amide O atoms, two azomethine N atoms, and two thiolate S atoms, resulting in a distorted octahedral geometry.     

Crystal structure of a novel binuclear Cu(II) complex Cu<Subscript>2</Subscript>[(Dmbiim)<Subscript>4</Subscript>H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O](ClO<Subscript>4</Subscript>)<Subscript>4</Subscript>·3H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

A novel complex, Cu₂[(Dmbiim)₄H₂O](ClO₄)₄·₃H₂O (Dmbiim = 1.1′-dimethyl-2.2′-biimida-zole), has been synthesized and studied by X-ray crystallography. Crystal data for CuO₉N₈C₁₆Cl₂H₂₂: a = 10.160(2) Å, b = 12.991(3) Å, c = 20.646(4) Å, β = 101.443(3)°, space group P2(1)/c, Z = 4, d _calc = 1.504 g/cm³, R = 0.0718. The crystal structure reveals that the complex is cage-shaped, with two Cu ions bridged by Dmbiim and each Cu ion chelated by the oxygen atom of water and four nitrogen atoms of Dmbiim.     

Synthesis, crystal structure, and structural features of hexa(isothiocyanate)chromates(III) of lanthanum(III) and neodymium(III) complexes with nicotinic acid

[M(C₅H₅NCOO)₃(H₂O)₂][Cr(NCS)₆] · nH₂O complexes, where M = La and n = 2 (1) or M = Nd and n = 1 (2), were synthesized by reacting M(NO₃)₃ (M = La, Nd, K₃[Cr(NCS)₆]) and nicotinic acid (C₅H₅NCOO) in aqueous solution. Their structure was established by IR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystals of complexes 1 and 2 are monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, Z = 2; for complex 1, a = 9.66800(10) Å, b = 25.7662(2) Å, c = 15.4843(2) Å, β = 106.4700(10)sO, V = 3698.99(7) ų, ρ_calcd = 1.761 g/cm³; for complex 2, a = 9.53120(10) Å, b = 25.5166(4) Å, c = 15.3843(3) Å, β = 104.9450(10)sO, V = 3614.96(10) ų, ρ_calcd = 1.779 g/cm³. Different hydrate compositions of the given compounds may be due to the specific features of intermolecular interactions in their structures.     

The crystal structures of the 1-methyl-3,4-benzo-1-telluracyclopentane and 1-phenyl-1-telluracyclopentane cations in their tetraphenylborate salts,C8H8TeMe+ BPh4− and C4H8TePh+ BPh4−

The crystal structures of C₈H₈TeMe⁺ BPh₄^? (I) and C₄H₈TePh⁺ BPh₄^? (II) have been determined from three-dimensional X-ray counter data.I is monoclinic, space group P2₁/n with a 9.175(1), b 17.402(3), c 16.998(3) Å, β 98.92(6)°, Z = 4, R = 5.1% for 1641 observed reflections.II is triclinic, space group P$\text{1}$ with a 9.635(3), b 17.721(3), c 16.858(8) Å, α 89.77(2), β 104.36(4), γ 90.16(2)°, Z = 4, R = 9.0% for 6466 observed reflections.In both I and II tellurium is three-coordinate in a pyramidal geometry, with TeC distances in the range 2.07(1)–2.14(1) Å (I) and 2.10(1)–2.17(1) Å (II). In both structures short contacts of 3.4—3.5 Å occur between tellurium and carbon atoms of the tetraphenylborate anion.     

Structural Relationships between the Hemiporphyrazine Macrocyclic Ligand and its Metal Complexes. II.: Planar Neutral Ligand,C26H16N8, and Four Isomorphous Metal Complexes, [M(C26H16N8)(H2O)], M=Mn(II), Co(II), Cu(II), Zn(II)

Crystal and molecular structures of the planar neutral ligand, C₂₆H₁₆N₈, and the four isomorphous five-coordinated metal complexes, [M(C₂₆H₁₆N₈)(H₂O)], M = Mn(II), Co(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), have been determined from three-dimensional X-ray diffraction data. The free ligand hpH₂, C₂₆H₁₆N₈, belongs to the P 2₁/c space group with Z=2, a=4.142(3), b=23.736(6), c=10.338(3) Ä, β=94.66(6)°. The metal complexes monohydrate Mhp-H₂O all belong to the orthorhombic Pcab space group with Z=8. The dimensions are roughly 8.8×19.3×23.7 ų. In each structure, the macrocyclic ligand has an almost planar conformation which differs from the saddle shaped ligand hydrate (hpH₂·H₂O) and the nickel complex [Nihp]⁵. The distances from the center of the macrocyclic ring to the nitrogen atom of the free ligand are 1.907(6) and 2.245(6)Å. The coordination geometry in these four complexes is square pyramidal with a water molecule as an axial ligand. The bond distances of M(II)-O(H₂O), M(II)-N1 (imine), M(II)-N3 (pyridine) are: 2.19(1), 2.00(2), 2.27(2)Å respectively for the manganese complex; 2.08(1), 1.97(1), 2.23(1)Å for the cobalt complex; 2.33(1), 1.92(3), 2.18(1)Å for the copper complex; 2.110(5), 1.964(6), 2.252(6)Å for the zinc complex. The variation of metal-ligand distances can be correlated to the metal d orbital occupancy. A comparison with similar ligands will be presented.