Crystal and molecular structures oftrans-dichloro-(ethylene) (4-methylpyridine)platinum(II) andtrans-dichloro(ethylene) (2,4,6-trimethylpyridine)platinum(II)

The crystal and molecular structures oftrans-[PtCl₂(C₂H₄)(4-MeC₅H₄N)] (I) andtrans-[PtCl₂(C₂H₄)(2,4,6-Me₃C₅H₂N)] (II) have been determined by single-crystal x-ray methods.I crystallizes in space groupP2₁/c witha= 4.991(1), b=21.658(3), c=10.675(3) Å, =110.17(2) °,Z=4;II is orthorhombic (Pbca) witha=10.295(6),b=12.393(8),c=20.370(10) Å,Z=8.Full-matrix least-squares refinements have given finalR factors of 0.053 (1520 reflections) forI and 0.042. (1412 reflections) forII. The intensities were recorded by counter methods, and only those reflections havingI>3(I) were used in the analyses.In both complexes, platinum is four-coordinate with the two chlorine atoms, the double bond of the ethylene, and the nitrogen atom of the substituted pyridine. The two structures are discussed in terms of the arrangement of the pyridine ligand with respect to the PtCl₂(C₂H₄) moiety.     

X-ray crystal structure oftrans-dichlorobis(2,4,6-collidine)-copper(II)

The X-ray crystal structure oftrans-dichlorobis(2,4,6-collidine)copper(II) has been determined. Dark blue crystals of the complex crystallize in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c, with cell dimensionsa=7.527(3),b=14.732(4),c=7.951(4)Å and=92.79(9)°;V=880.6(6)ų andZ=2. 949 unique reflections withI _net>3(I) on refinement afforded values ofR=0.041 andR _w =0.048.     

Crystal and molecular structures of trans-bis(acetonitrile)bis(bipyridine)ruthenium(II) perchlorate and trans-diamminebis(bipyridine)ruthenium(II) perchlorate

The structures of trans-[(MeCN)₂(bpy)₂Ru](ClO₄)₂(I) andtrans-[(NH₃)₂(bpy)₂Ru](ClO₄)₂(II) have been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction methods. (I) forms monoclinic crystals in the space groupP2₁/c witha=8.399(2),b=10.406(2),c=15.590(3) Å,=93.78(2)° andZ=2 atT=293 K. The final refinement gaveR=0.040 for 2448 reflections withF _o ² >3(F _o ² ). (II) crystallizes in the triclinic space groupP¯1 witha=1.702(1),b=8.439(2),c=10.525(2) Å,=107.56(2),=104.63(1), =100.89(2)° andZ=1 atT=293 K. Refinement using 1878 reflections withF _o ² >3(F _o ² ) produced a finalR value of 0.036. Both of these structures have the ruthenium atom located on a crystallographic inversion center. The bipyridine ligands in both structures are in the bowed conformation as a means of circumventing the steric problems associated with the trans arrangement of the bipyridine ligands. The Ru-N(monodentate) distance is longer for the ammonia complex (2.106(3) Å) than for the acetonitrile complex (2.008(4) Å); there are no significant differences in the distances and angles of the two Ru(bpy)₂ frameworks.     

Crystal structures of difluoro[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxo-3-phenylpropanalato]boron(III), [BF2(C16H13O3)], and bis[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxo-3-phenylpropanalato]copper(II), [Cu(C16H13O3)2]

The crystal structures of difluoro[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxo-3-phenylpropanalato]boron(III), [BF₂(C₁₆H₁₃O₃)], and bis[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxo-3-phenylpropanalato]copper(II), [Cu(C₁₆H₁₃O₃)₂], have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction methods. The structures were solved by direct methods and electron density calculations and were refined by the full-matrix least-squares method. Difluoro[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxo-3-phenylpropanalato]-boron(III) crystallizes as yellow rhombs in the monoclinic space groupP2₁/c witha=11.429(3),b=11.364(4),c=11.412(4) Å,=92.19(2)°,V=1481.0(8) ų andZ=4. A total of 2754 unique reflections were collected. Of these 1342 were considered observed [I>3(I)] leading to a finalR-value of 0.045. Boron is tetrahedrally coordinated to the two fluorine atoms and to two oxygen atoms of the bidentate 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxo-3-phenylpropanalato ligand, C₁₆H₁₃O ₃ ^– . Average bond distances: C-C (aromatic) 1.378(10) Å, B-O 1.473(7) Å and B-F 1.343(4) Å. bis[2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-oxo-3-phenylpropanalato]copper(II) crystallizes as dark yellow-green plates in the monoclinic space groupC2/c witha=23.410(7),b=13.856(3),c=8.039(3) Å,=101.79(2)°,V=2553(1) ų andZ=4. Of the unique set of 3076 scanned reflections 2401 hadI>3(I) for whichR became 0.040. Copper is coordinated to four oxygen atoms, two from each of the two bidentate 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxo-3-phenylpropanalato ligands, in a distorted square planar manner. The molecule hasC ₂ symmetry. Average bond distances: C-C (aromatic) 1.383(6) Å and Cu-O 1.896(8) Å. The crystals of both compounds consist of monomeric molecular complexes held together by van der Waals forces.     

X-ray crystal structures ofcis-bis(diphenylphosphinamide)tetracarbonylmolybdenum(0) andtrans-bis(N-methyl diphenylphosphinamide)tetracarbonylmolybdenum(0)

The X-ray crystal structures ofcis-Mo(CO)₄(Ph₂PNH₂)₂,I, andtrans-Mo(CO)₄(Ph₂PNHMe)₂,II, are presented. ComplexI crystallizes in the monoclinic space groupP2₁/c(a=13.433(1),b=12.2719(8),c=17.318(2)Å;=109.79(1)°;V=2686.1(8)ų;Z=4). ComplexII crystallizes in the triclinic space groupP¯1 (a=6.9986(8),b=10.328(1),c=11.241(2)Å,=107.58(1)°,=91.76(1)°, =101.28(1)°,V=756.1(4)ų,Z=1). The molybdenum coordination geometry in each complex is a slightly distorted octahedron. The molybdenum-carbon bond lengths for the carbonyls trans to phosphorus in complexI are shorter than those the carbonyls trans to other carbonyls. The average molybdenum-phosphorus distance inI (2.525(5)Å) is similar to those in other diphenylphosphinamide complexes and longer than the molybdenum-phosphorus distance inII in 2.4585(7)Å). The distance between two nitrogen atoms incis Mo(CO)₄(Ph₂PNH₂)₂ (3.74(3)Å) is significantly larger than the sum of their van der Waals radii (3.10 Å) indicating that the two nitrogens are not hydrogen bonded.     

Synthesis and structural characterization of bismuth complexes with sulphur-containing ligands: The crystal and molecular structures of two derivatives of BiBr3 and Bi2(SO4)3 with imidazolidine-2-thione

The paper reports the structural and spectroscopic properties of two complexes between BiBr₃, Bi₂(SO₄)₃ and imidazolidine-2-thione (etu) having formulae BiBr₃·3etu (I) and [Bi(etu)₄]₂(SO₄)₃·2H₂O (II). ComplexI is monoclinic, space groupP2₁/n,Z=4, witha=8.142(2),b=15.611(3),c=16.316(3) Å,=97.38(3)°,R=0.041.II is orthorhombic, space groupPbcn,a=10.930(1),b=16.795(1),c=27.890(1) Å,Z=4 andR=0.052. In both structures bismuth is octahedrally coordinated, inI three bromines and three sulphurs from etu molecules are present and the coordinated polyhedron is only moderately deformed, while inII four sulphurs of etu ligands and two oxygen sulphate with very different Bi-O distances [2.413(12) and 2.715(13) Å] are present.     

Synthesis and molecular structure of [Al(CH3)2]2[C10H22N4] [Al(CH3)3]2: Condensation product of trimethylaluminum and a multidentate open-chain amine

The crystalline condensation product [Al(CH₃)₂]₂[C₁₀H₂₂N₄][Al(CH₃)₃]₂ is prepared from reaction of the multidentate open-chain amine 1,4-bis(3-aminopropyl)piperazine with trimethylaluminum in methylene chloride. The compound crystallized in the monoclinic space groupC2/c with unit cell parametersa=25.166(12),b=7.268(4),c=17.316(4) Å,=115.3(4)°, andD _c =1.06 g cm^–3 forZ=4. Least-squares refinement based on 1054 observed reflections with intensitiesI 3(I) in the range 2<2<45° led to a finalR factor of 0.053 (R _w =0.064). The title compound resides on a crystallographic center of symmetry with independent Al-N distances of 1.889(5), 2.058(5), and 2.030(5) Å.     

Crystal and molecular structure of tetrapyridyl-copper(II)-bis-nitrato-bis-pyridine

The crystal and molecular structure of a pyridine complex of anhydrous copper(II)nitrate is described. The structure has been solved by vector search methods and refined by least-squares methods to R₁=0.049 [I>2(I)]. The complex lies on a twofold axis parallel toa, and two solvent pyridine molecules lie on twofold axes parallel toc. The copper atom is coordinated by four pyridyl groups and two monodentate NO₃ groups. Crystal data: C₃₀H₃₀N₈O₆Cu, orthorhombic, space group Pnna(52),a=14.446(7),b=12.154(5),c=16.881(4) Å,V=2964(2) ų,Z=4.     

Structure of a styrylbenzoselenazole platinum(II) complex: [NEt4][Pt(nsbse)Br3]

Tetraethylammonium tribromo[2-(2-chloro-5-nitrostyryl)benzoselenazole] platinate (II), [(C₂H₅)₄N][PtBr₃(C₁₅H₉ClN₂O₂Se)], is monoclinic, in space groupP2₁/c, witha=9.496(2),b=20.321(7),c=15.166(3)Å,=100.18(1)°,V=2880(2)ų,M _r =928.72,Z=4,D _x =2.141 g cm^–3, (MoK)=0.71073 Å,=104.1 cm^–1,F(000)=1752,T=298 K. The structure was solved by direct methods and refined toR=0.032 for 2626 unique observed reflections withI>3(I). The [Pt(nsbse)Br₃)] unit has square-planar geometry about the Pt atom, with the nsbse coordinated to the Pt through the N of the selenazole ring. The ligand molecule is non-planar, with a dihedral angle of 61.6(2)° between the benzoselenazole and phenyl rings. The dihedral angles between the PtBr₃ plane and the benzoselenazole and phenyl planes are 105.2(1) and 80.7(1)°, respectively.     

Crystal and molecular structure of (Z)-2-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-2-(6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-benzocyclohepten-5-ylidene)ethanonitrile

The title compound C₂₀H₁₆N₂S is crystallized in the monoclinic space groupP2₁/c with cell parametersa=10.663(4),b=17.585(9),c=9.418(5)Å,=115.23°(4),V=1598(3)ų,Z=4. The structure was refined by full-matrix least-squares methods using X-ray data set collected at room temperature. A finalR _F =0.033 andR _w =0.048 for 2225 unique reflections withI> 3(I) and 272 variables was obtained. The X-ray crystallographic study establishes theZ stereochemistry of the title compound.     

Crystal structure of decacalcium tetrapotassium hexakis (pyrophosphate) nonahydrate

The crystal structure of Ca₁₀K₄(P₂O₇)₆·9H₂O has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystals are hexagonal, space group P6₃cm witha=11.761(1),c=9.770(1) Å, andZ=1. The structure was refined toR=0.028 andR _w=0.037 for 468 reflections withI3(I). The structure consists of a compact assembly of Ca and P₂O₇ ions arranged in layers perpendicular to thec-axis in a hexagonal array with relatively large open channels along thec-axis. The K ions and the water molecules are located in these open channels and are disordered.Certain commercial materials and equipments are identified in this paper to specify the experimental procedure. In no instance does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by the National Institute of Standards and Technology or the ADA Health Foundation or that the material or equipment identified is necessarily the best available for the purpose.     

X-ray crystal structure oftrans-dinitratotetrapyridinezinc(II)-pyridine solvate,a clathrate compound

The X-ray structure oftrans-dinitratotetrapyridinezinc(II)·2 pyridine has been determined. Clear colorless crystals of the complex crystallize in the orthorhombic space group Ccca, with cell dimensionsa=12.108(3),b=14.966(7) andc=17.113(4)Å;V=3101.0(18)ų and Z=4. Unique reflections, 755, withI _net>3 (I) on refinement afforded values ofR=0.069 andR _w=0.075.     

Crystallographic and IR spectral study ofcis-bis(creatinine-N)dinitro platinum(II)

Acis-Pt(creat)₂(NO₂)₂ complex was synthesized stereoselectively in a high yield (65%) and characterized by IR spectral and X-ray diffraction analysis. Crystal data: Pt(C₄H₇N₃O)₂(NO₂)₂,M _r=767.55, monoclinic, space groupP2₁/n,a=9.736(1),b=13.433(1),c=12.098(1) Å,=110.55(1)°,V _c=1482(1) ų,Z=2,D _x=3.441 g cm^–3,(MoK)=0.71073 Å,=97.0 cm^–1,F(000)=1504,T=292 K,R=0.026 andR _w=0.028 for 2061 observed reflections with I>2(I). The structure consists of Pt(creat)₂(NO₂)₂ molecules disposed in general positions and joined by N-HO and N-HN hydrogen bonds. The platinum atom has square-planar PtN₄ coordination of twocis disposed pairs of nitro [Pt-N_av 2.023(7) Å] and creatinine [Pt-N(endo)_av 1.991(8) Å] ligands. The creatinine moieties are planar and tilted to the equatorial plane by ~80°.     

Schiff bases and their complexes with metal ions. Part II. Structures of N-n-butyl-2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldimine and bis[N-n-pentyl-2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldiminato]nickel(II)

The Schiff base ligand (1), [C₁₅H₁₇NO] crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c witha=10.054(3),b=10.313(3), c=13.173(4)Å, =107.42(4)°,V=1303.2(7)ų,Z=4,Dx=1.159 g cm^–3, and (MoK)=0.674 cm^–1. The C2-O[1.23(1)Å] and C3–C4 [1.33(2)Å] bond lengths are short, due to its quinoidal structure. In the Schiff base nickel complex (2), [Ni(C₁₆H₁₈NO)₂] the asymmetric unit is comprised of two half-complexes. It crystallizes in the triclinic space group witha=5.124(3),b=16.227(3),c=16.886(4)Å, =95.47(8), =96.00(1), =90.71(4)°,V=1389.6(9) ų,Z=2,Dx=1.289 g cm^–3, and (MoK) =12.1 cm^–1. The coordination of the Ni(II) ions are square planar with bond angles between 87.9(1) and 92.1(1)°. The Ni–O and Ni–N distances are 1.819(2), 1.922(2) and 1.823(2), 1.914(3)Å in these two complexes.     

X-ray crystal structure oftrans-dichlorobis(2,6-lutidine)palladium(II)

The X-ray structure oftrans-(2,6-lutidine)₂PdCl₂ has been determined. Golden orange crystals of the complex crystallize in the triclinic space group , with cell dimensionsa=7.6950(8),b=7.9705(10),c=8.0485(8)Å, =116.967(9), =113.343(8), and =93.836(9)°;V=385.18(7)ų andZ=2. 1336 unique reflections withI _net>3 (I) on refinement afforded values ofR=0.018 andR _w=0.023.     

Crystal structures of 2-pyrazinecarboxylato silver(I) and ammine 2,3-pyrazinecarboxylato disilver(I)

X-ray analysis has shown that the complexes of silver(I) with the anionic forms of 2-pyrazinecarboxylic and 2,3-pyrazinedicarboxylic acids are three-dimensional network polymers. Ag(C₅H₃O₂N₂) (1) crystallizes in space groupPna2₁ witha=7.028(2),b=11.510(3),c=6.949(2) Å andZ=4. Silver tetrahedral coordination occurs through three ligands: the first one acts as a bidentate chelator (Ag–O=2.539(4), Ag–N=2.334(4)Å), the second one involves one N pyrazine atom (Ag–N=2.196(4)Å) and the third one bonds through one O-carboxylato atom (Ag–O=2.323(4)Å). The dinuclear complex Ag₂(C₆H₂O₄N₂)(NH₃) (2) crystallizes in space groupP2₁/c witha=7.775(2),b=16.455(2),c=7.174(1) Å, -115.21(1)° andZ =4. Each of the two silver atoms shows a trigonal environment. The first silver atom involves two O carboxylic atoms (Ag–O=2.312(4), 2.374(4)Å) and one N pyrazine atom (Ag–N=2.277(3)Å) belonging to three different ligands. The second one involves one O carboxylic atom (Ag–O=2.364(3)Å) and one N pyrazine atom (Ag–N=2.304(4)Å) from the same chelating ligand and one N ammine atom (Ag–N=2.158(5)Å).     

Crystal structures of three 1-arylpropane-1,2-diol 2-aryl ether derivatives and the acetate of 2,6-dimethoxy-4-(1-(E)-propenyl)phenol

The crystal structures ofthreo-2-[2,6-dimethoxy-4-(1-(Z)-propenyl)phenoxy]-1-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-propanol (7b),threo-2-(2,6-dimethoxy-4-propylphenoxy)-1-(3,4-5-trimethoxyphenyl)-1-propanol (7c), the diacetate oferythro-2-[2,6-dimethoxy-4-(1-(Z)-propenyl)phenoxy]-1-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-propanol (8d) and the acetate of 2,6-dimethoxy-4-(1-(E)-propenyl)phenol (9) have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction methods;7b,7c, and8d are structurally closely related to a class of optically-active neolignans of 1-arylpropane-1,2-diol 2-aryl ether type occurring in plant extracts. The reflection intensities were recorded at room temperature for7b and8d, at -140°C for7c and at -120°C for9. Compound7b crystallized as needles in the orthorhombic space groupPna2₁ witha=27.055(3),b=11.850(8),c=6.717(4)Å andZ=4.R became 0.041 for 1792 observed [I>3(I)] reflections used in the refinement of the structure. Compound7c crystallized as prisms in the monoclinic space groupP2₁/a witha=12.565(4),b=13.96(1),c=12.846(7)Å,=93.86(3)° andZ=4. The refinement gaveR=0.051 for 2101 observed [I>3(I)], unique reflections. Compound8d crystallized as prisms in the monoclinic space groupP2₁/n witha=13.182(4),b=8.518(5),c=23.322(5)Å,=106.12(2)° andZ=4. The finalR-valuebecame 0.042 for 2131 observed [I>3(I)], unique reflections. Compound9 crystallized as prisms in the orthorhombic space groupPca2₁ witha=18.216(4),b=9.483(3),c=7.416(2)Å andZ=4. TheR-value became 0.038 for 1502 observed [I>3(I)], unique reflections. The crystals of7b are stabilized by moderately strong hydrogen bonds. All the 1-arylpropane-1,2-diol 2-aryl ethers examined adopted conformations in which the aromatic groups tend to be as remote as possible. Observed double bond lengths in the propenyl groups of the compounds examined (1.30 Å) deviate significantly from the expected value (1.34 Å). The cause of this discrepancy is discussed.     

Crystal and molecular structure of palladium(II), copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes of 1-methyl-3-(4-methyl)phenyltriazen-1-oxide

The structures of palladium(II), copper(II) and zinc(II) bis(chelates) of 1-methyl-3-(4-methyl)phenyltriazen-1-oxide have been determined by single-crystal X-ray methods. The crystals of [Pd(OMeN₃C₆H₄Me-4)₂] (I) are triclinic witha=7.410(3),b=7.806(3),c=8.371(2) Å, =65.80(2), =88.73(3), =81.04(3)°,Z=1, space group . The crystals of [Cu(OMeN₃C₆H₄Me-4)₂] (II) are monoclinic,a=14.934(5),b=10.111(4),c=11.762(3) Å, =96.00(2)°,Z=4, space group P2₁/c. The crystals of [Zn(OMeN₃C₆H₄Me-4)₂] (III) are triclinic witha=7.912(2),b=10.056(2),c=11.600(2) Å, =87.31(3), =74.96(3), =74.02(3)°,Z=2, space group . The structures of (I), (II), and (III) were solved to final values ofR=0.029, 0.043 and 0.034, respectively. A planar structure has been found for (I), (II) exhibits a tetrahedrally distorted square planar structure, whereas (III) is tetrahedral. The crystals of all three complexes are held by networks of stacking interactions.     

Structure of 593-1593-1593-1hexafluorophosphate, [Co(C5H4COOMe)2](PF6)

Crystals of [Co(C₅H₄COOMe)₂](PF₆) are triclinic, spacegroup witha=6.854(3),b=7.367(4),c=9.430(4) Å, =69.12(3), =86.56(4), =67.20(4)°,Z=1. The cation and anion both lie on crystal inversion centers. The Co–C bond lengths are in the range 2.030–2.041(3) Å. The COOMe groups are twisted 5.4° from the cyclopentadienyl ring planes. Refinement with 1574 data [I>3(I)] converged atR 0.041.     

Crystal and molecular structure of bis(tetrathiafulvalene) bis(maleonitrile-1,2-dithiolato)nickelate(II)

The crystal and molecular structure of the title compound, C₂₀H₈N₄S₁₂Ni, is reported. Crystals are triclinic, space groupP¯1 (No. 2) withz=1 in a cell of dimensionsa=8;482(2),b=7.950(2),c=9.976(2) Å,=95.64(2),=98.60(2), and =87.65(2)°. The structure was solved by Fourier methods and refined by the method of least squares toR=0.033 for 2027 unique reflections. The Ni atom has an approximate square-planar configuration with Ni-S(1)=2.179(1), Ni-S(2)=2.175(1) Å, and the S(1)-Ni-S(2) bite angle of 91.89(4)°. The anions and the cations form a mixed stack (DAD-DAD-) along the diagonal of theab plane, showing the possibility of unusual electrical behavior.