A new method for electrocrystallization of AgTCNQF4 and Ag2TCNQF4 (TCNQF4 = 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane) in acetonitrile

Semiconducting AgTCNQF₄ (TCNQF₄ = 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane) has been electrocrystallized from an acetonitrile (0.1 M Bu₄NPF₆) solution containing TCNQF₄ and Ag(MeCN) ⁺₄ . Reduction of TCNQF₄ to the TCNQF ¹⁻₄ anion, followed by reaction with Ag(MeCN) ⁺₄ forms crystalline AgTCNQF₄ on the electrode surface. Electrochemical synthesis is simplified by the reduction of TCNQF₄ prior to Ag(MeCN) ⁺₄ compared with the analogous reaction of the parent TCNQ to form AgTCNQ, where these two processes are coincident. Cyclic voltammetry and surface plasmon resonance studies reveal that the electrocrystallization process is slow on the voltammetric time scale (scan rate = 20 mV s⁻¹) for AgTCNQF₄, as it requires its solubility product to be exceeded. The solubility of AgTCNQF₄ is higher in the presence of 0.1 M Bu₄NPF₆ supporting electrolyte than in pure solvent. Cyclic voltammetry illustrates a dependence of the reduction peak potential of Ag(MeCN) ⁺₄ to metallic Ag on the electrode material with the ease of reduction following the order Au < Pt < GC < ITO. Ultraviolet-visible, Fourier transform infrared, and Raman spectra confirmed the formation of reduced TCNQF ¹⁻₄ and optical microscopy showed needle-shaped morphology for the electrocrystallized AgTCNQF₄. AgTCNQF₄ also can be formed by solid–solid transformation at a TCNQF₄-modified electrode in contact with aqueous media containing Ag⁺ ions. Chemically and electrochemically synthesized AgTCNQF₄ are spectroscopically identical. Electrocrystallization of Ag₂TCNQF₄ was also investigated; however, this was found to be thermodynamically unstable and readily decomposed to form AgTCNQF₄ and metallic Ag, as does chemically synthesized Ag₂TCNQF₄.

     

A new method for electrocrystallization of AgTCNQF4 and Ag2TCNQF4 (TCNQF4 = 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane) in acetonitrile

Semiconducting AgTCNQF₄ (TCNQF₄?=?2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane) has been electrocrystallized from an acetonitrile (0.1?M Bu₄NPF₆) solution containing TCNQF₄ and Ag(MeCN) ₄ ⁺ . Reduction of TCNQF₄ to the TCNQF ₄ ^1? anion, followed by reaction with Ag(MeCN) ₄ ⁺ forms crystalline AgTCNQF₄ on the electrode surface. Electrochemical synthesis is simplified by the reduction of TCNQF₄ prior to Ag(MeCN) ₄ ⁺ compared with the analogous reaction of the parent TCNQ to form AgTCNQ, where these two processes are coincident. Cyclic voltammetry and surface plasmon resonance studies reveal that the electrocrystallization process is slow on the voltammetric time scale (scan rate?=?20?mV?s^?1) for AgTCNQF₄, as it requires its solubility product to be exceeded. The solubility of AgTCNQF₄ is higher in the presence of 0.1?M Bu₄NPF₆ supporting electrolyte than in pure solvent. Cyclic voltammetry illustrates a dependence of the reduction peak potential of Ag(MeCN) ₄ ⁺ to metallic Ag on the electrode material with the ease of reduction following the order Au?<?Pt?<?GC?<?ITO. Ultraviolet-visible, Fourier transform infrared, and Raman spectra confirmed the formation of reduced TCNQF ₄ ^1? and optical microscopy showed needle-shaped morphology for the electrocrystallized AgTCNQF₄. AgTCNQF₄ also can be formed by solid?Csolid transformation at a TCNQF₄-modified electrode in contact with aqueous media containing Ag⁺ ions. Chemically and electrochemically synthesized AgTCNQF₄ are spectroscopically identical. Electrocrystallization of Ag₂TCNQF₄ was also investigated; however, this was found to be thermodynamically unstable and readily decomposed to form AgTCNQF₄ and metallic Ag, as does chemically synthesized Ag₂TCNQF₄.     

Structure and magnetic properties of tetraarylporphinatomagnesium(II) electron transfer salts of 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane,TCNQF4

The crystal structures of the 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane, TCNQF(4), electron transfer salts of meso-tetraphenylporphinatomagnesium(II), [MgTPP][TCNQF(4)].PhMe and [MgTPP][TCNQF(4)].3(1,2-C(6)H(4)Cl(2)), and meso-tetrakis(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)porphinatomagnesium(II), [MgT(3,4,5-OMe)PP][TCNQF(4)].3(1,2-C(6)H(4)Cl(2)), provide the first structurally characterized examples of 1-D metal-radical chains involving [Mg(II)(porphyrin(*))](+). These salts possess [TCNQF(4)](*-) stabilized by trans-mu-coordination to Mg(II) and exhibit nu(CN) at 2199 and 2177, 2212 and 2187, and 2194 and 2172 cm(-1), respectively. The [TCNQF(4)](*-) species is planar and bridges two cations with MgN distances of 2.266(16), 2.221(2), and 2.276(3) A, respectively, which are shorter than the MnN 2.321(3) A distance observed for [MnT(3,4,5-OMe)PP][TCNQF(4)].3(1,2-C(6)H(4)Cl(2)). The room-temperature effective moments for [MgTPP][TCNQF(4)].xS (S = PhMe and 1,2-C(6)H(4)Cl(2)) and [MgTPP][C(4)(CN)(6)].PhMe are consistent with the calculated spin only value of 2.45 micro(B) with weak antiferromagnetic coupling (J(intra)/k(B) approximately -2.9 K; H = -2JSa.Sb) for these [TCNQF(4)](*-) salts and for this [C(4)(CN)(6)](*-) salt (J(intra)/k(B) approximately -0.8 K) on the basis of fits to several models. The coupling is significantly reduced with respect to that of the Mn analogues due to lack of spin on the metal site for [Mg(II)(por(*))](+). The antiferromagnetic coupling is enhanced for [MgT(3,4,5-OMe)PP][TCNQF(4)] with respect to [MgTPP][TCNQF(4)] as [TCNQF(4)](*-) gets closer to the [Mg(II)(por(*))](+) plane, which leads to greater interactions and coupling.     

Synthesis and reactions of 2-hydroxy-4-oxo-4-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-but-2-enoic acid methyl ester

2-Hydroxy-4-oxo-4-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-but-2-enoic acid methyl ester (1) was synthesized by the reaction of pentafluoroacetophenone with dimethyl oxalate in the presence of sodium methylate. Subsequently, reactions of compound 1 with aniline, o-phenylenediamine, and o-aminophenol were investigated. In addition, the thermal cyclization of ester 1 was studied and led to the formation of 5,6,8-trifluoro-7-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-chromene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester (6) due to nucleophilic substitution of the 3-fluoro group. Hydrolysis of compound 1 and subsequent cyclization by treatment with SOCl₂ gave 5-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-furan-2,3-dione (3). Thermal decarbonylation of compound 3 under mild conditions resulted in the formation of 3-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-propene-1,3-dione (4) which dimerized to pyranone 5.     

Synthesis and characterization of poly(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-1,4-phenylenevinylene)

Poly(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-1,4-phenylenevinylene) (PTFPV) was prepared for the first time by the Stille cross-coupling reaction and the resulting material was characterized through MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, employing a novel sample preparation protocol suitable for insoluble compounds; preliminary optical and electrooptical measurements were performed.     

Conducting and insulating salts of phosphiniminium cations with 7,7,8,8-tetracyano-p-quinodimethane (TCNQ)

A new series of cation-TCNQ salts is described: phosphiniminium cations (1) and (2) form 1:2 salts with TCNQ that are organic conductors (σ_rt 0.05–0.15 S cm⁻¹) whereas cations (3) and (4) form insulating 1:1 salts; variable temperature conductivity, magnetic susceptibility and FTir data are described.     

Photoinduced electron transfer ring opening of α-epoxyketones using 7,7,8,8-tetracyano-p-quinodimethane (TCNQ)

Photoinduced electron transfer ring opening of α-epoxyketones using 7,7,8,8-tetracyano-p-quinodimethane (TCNQ) in methanol and acetic acid solutions resulted in the formation of diastereomeric products, hydroxy ethers and hydroxy esters, respectively. However, the formation of cis-1,3-dioxolanes and cis-spirodioxolanes has been observed on reaction in acetone and cyclohexanone solutions, respectively. The effect of the electron donating character of the substituent influenced the rate of the ring opening. Quantum computational studies explain the mechanism of the addition.     

A convenient preparation of 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-iodo-benzaldehyde and its application in porphyrin synthesis

An efficient synthesis of 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-iodo-benzaldehyde (1) is presented. This new compound was readily obtained via iodination at low temperature of the lithio derivative of 2-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-phenyl)-[1,3]dioxolane (4). The crystal structure of 1 consists of linear polymeric chains, with non-covalent O?I bonding as the directing interaction, responsible for the observed assembly. Aldehyde 1 is further employed in the synthesis of 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)porphyrin (6), a potential precursor of supramolecular assemblies.     

Osazone anion radical complex of rhodium(III)

One electron paramagnetic parent osazone complex of rhodium of type trans-Rh(L(NHPh)H(2))(PPh(3))(2)Cl(2) (1), defined as an osazone anion radical complex of rhodium(III), trans-Rh(III)(L(NHPh)H(2)(?-))(PPh(3))(2)Cl(2), 1((t-RhL?)), with a minor contribution (～2%) of rhodium(II) electromer, trans-Rh(II)(L(NHPh)H(2))(PPh(3))(2)Cl(2), 1((t-Rh?L)), and their nonradical congener, trans-[Rh(III)(L(NHPh)H(2))(PPh(3))(2)Cl(2)]I(3) ([t-1](+)I(3)(-)), have been isolated and are substantiated by spectra, bond parameters, and DFT calculations on equivalent soft complexes [Rh(L(NHPh)H(2))(PMe(3))(2)Cl(2)] (3) and [Rh(L(NHPh)H(2))(PMe(3))(2)Cl(2)](+) (3(+)). 1 is not stable in solution and decomposes to [t-1](+) and a new rhodium(I) osazone complex, [Rh(I)(L(NHPh)H(2))(PPh(3))Cl] (2). 1 absorbs strongly at 351 nm due to MLCT and LLCT, while [t-1](+) and 2 absorb moderately in the range of 300-450 nm, respectively, due to LMCT and MLCT elucidated by TD-DFT calculations on 3((t-RhL?)), [t-3](+), and Rh(I)(L(NHPh)H(2))(PMe(3))Cl (4). EPR spectra of solids at 295 and 77 K, and dichloromethane-toluene frozen glass at 77 K of 1 are similar with g = 1.991, while g = 2.002 for the solid at 25 K. The EPR signal of 1 in dichloromethane solution is weaker (g = 1.992). In cyclic voltammetry, 1 displays two irreversible one electron transfer waves at +0.13 and -1.22 V, with respect to Fc(+)/Fc coupling, due to oxidation of 1((t-RhL?)) to [t-1](+) at the anode and reduction of rhodium(III) to rhodium(II), i.e., [t-1](+) to electromeric 1((t-Rh?L)) at the cathode.     

Tetraethyl 4-(3-nitrophenyl)-2,3,5,6-pyridinetetracarboxylate

Reaction of 3-nitrobenzaldehyde with diethyl oxalacetate in the presence of piperidine acetate and then ammonium acetate/acetic acid gave a moderate yield of tetraethyl 1,4-dihydro-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-2,3,5,6-pyridinetetracarboxylate. This was oxidized with nitric acid to tetraethyl 4-(3-nitrophenyl)-2,3,5,6-pyridinetetracarhoxylate which was hydrolyzed and decarboxylated to give 4-(3-nitrophenyl)pyridine.     

A bright tetranuclear iridium(III) complex

A cyclic tetranuclear cyclometallated iridium(III) complex using cyanide anions as bridging ligands and displaying a tetrahedrally distorted square geometry has been obtained with high yield; photo- and electrochemical characterizations show that most interesting properties of mononuclear cyclometallated iridium complexes are retained in the tetranuclear assembly.     

Stable N-heterocyclic carbene derivatives of copper(i) and silver(i) containing radical anion redox active ligands

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N-halogeno-compounds. Part 9 [1]. Azoxy- and azo-arenes derived from 4-(dichloroamino)tetrafluoropyridine; crystal structure of trans-2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl-onn-azoxy)pyridine

The nitrosoarenes ArNO (Ar = C₆H₅, 2-MeC₆H₄, 2,4,6- Me₃C₆H₂ and C₆F₅) have been condensed with 4-(dichloroamino)- tetrafluoropyridine to provide the azoxy-compounds py_FN$\text{N}\text{+}$($\text{N}\text{-}$)Ar (py_F = 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-pyridyl); de-oxygenation of the first three with triphenylphosphine or triethyl phosphite gave the corresponding azo-compounds, and the reverse reaction was achieved in the case of py_FNNC₆H₂Me₃-2,4,6 using peroxytrifluoroacetic acid. Thermolysis of 4-azidotetrafluoropyridine in the presence of pentafluoronitrosobenzene provided the perfluorinated azoxy-compound py_FN$\text{N}\text{+}$($\text{O}\text{-}$)C₆F₅. X-Ray methods have been used to determine the molecular geometry of py_FN$\text{N}\text{+}$($\text{O}\text{-}$)C₆H₂Me₃-2,4,6.     

Mesomorphic properties of 4-(polyfluoroalkoxycarbonyl)phenyl 4-(4-n-heptoxy-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)benzoates

A series of 4-(polyfluoroalkoxycarbonyl)phenyl 4-(4-n-heptoxy-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)benzoates were synthesized and observed using DSC and optical polarizing microscopy. The results show that they are not mesogens. Their mesomorphic properties were compared with similar compounds containing no aromatic fluorine substituents.     

Mesomorphic properties of 4-(polyfluoroalkoxycarbonyl)phenyl 4-(4-n-heptoxy-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)benzoates

A series of 4-(polyfluoroalkoxycarbonyl)phenyl 4-(4-n-heptoxy-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)benzoates were synthesized and observed using DSC and optical polarizing microscopy. The results show that they are not mesogens. Their mesomorphic properties were compared with similar compounds containing no aromatic fluorine substituents.