Sulfonate pseudohalides of boron subphthalocyanine

The crystal structures of three sulfonate pseudohalide derivatives of boron subphthalocyanine (BsubPc) are described and compared with four structures of three published sulfonate derivatives. Benzenesulfonate boron subphthalocyanine [(benzenesulfonato)(subphthalocyaninato)boron, C₃₀H₁₇BN₆O₃S, (I)] crystallizes in the space group P with Z = 2. The structure contains two centrosymmetric π‐stacking interactions between the concave faces of the isoindoline units in the BsubPc ligands. 3‐Nitrobenzenesulfonate boron subphthalocyanine [(3‐nitrobenzenesulfonato)(subphthalocyaninato)boron, C₃₀H₁₆BN₇O₅S, (II)] crystallizes in the space group P2₁/c with Z = 4. The structure contains an intermolecular S—O...π interaction from the sulfonate group to a five‐membered N‐containing ring of an isoindoline unit on the concave side of a neighbouring BsubPc ligand, at a distance of 3.151 (3) Å. The crystal of methanesulfonate boron subphthalocyanine [(methanesulfonato)(subphthalocyaninato)boron, C₂₅H₁₅BN₆O₃S, (III)] was produced via sublimation and it is not a solvate, in contrast with two previously published structures of the same compound. Compound (III) crystallizes in the space group P2₁/n with Z = 2, and its structure is similar to that of the more common compound Cl‐BsubPc.     

Two polymorphs of 1,8‐dichloroanthracene

A second, monoclinic, polymorph of the title compound, C₁₄H₈Cl₂, has been found. In addition to the structure of this monoclinic form, the structure of the previously described orthorhombic form [Desvergne, Chekpo & Bouas‐Laurent (1978). J. Chem. Soc. Perkin Trans. 2, pp. 84–87; Benites, Maverick & Fronczek (1996). Acta Cryst. C 52 , 647–648] has been redetermined at low temperature and using modern methods. The low‐temperature structure of the orthorhombic form is of significantly higher quality than the previously published structure and additional details can be derived. A comparison of the crystal packing of the two forms with a focus on weak intermolecular C—H...Cl interactions shows the monoclinic structure to have one such interaction linking the molecules into infinite ribbons, while two crystallographically independent C—H...Cl interactions give rise to an interesting infinite three‐dimensional network in the orthorhombic crystal form.     

The perchlorotriphenylmethyl (PTM) radical

In spite of the considerable understanding and development of perchlorotriphenylmethyl (PTM) radical derivatives, the preparation of crystals of the pure unsubstituted PTM radical, C₁₉Cl₁₅, suitable for single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction has remained a challenge since its discovery, and only two studies dealing with the crystal structure of the unsubstituted PTM radical have been published. In one study, the radical forms clathrates with aromatic solvents [Veciana, Carilla, Miravitlles & Molins (1987). J. Chem. Soc. Chem. Commun. pp. 812–814], and in the other the structure was determined ab initio from powder X‐ray diffraction data [Rius, Miravitlles, Molins, Crespo & Veciana (1990). Mol. Cryst. Liq. Cryst. 187 , 155–163]. We report here the preparation of PTM crystals for single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction and their resolution. The structure, which shows monoclinic symmetry (C2/c), revealed a nonsymmetric molecular propeller conformation (D₃ symmetry) caused by the steric strain between the ortho‐Cl atoms, which protect the central C atom (sp²‐hybridization and major spin density) and give high chemical and thermal persistence to the PTM. The supramolecular structure of PTM shows short Cl...Cl intermolecular interactions and can be described in terms of layers formed by rows of molecules positioned in a head‐to‐tail manner along the c axis.     

trans‐Chlorido(phenyl)bis(triphenylphosphine)nickel(II) and its 1:1 cocrystal with chloridobis(triphenylphosphine)nickel(I)

Two conformational polymorphs of trans‐chlorido(phenyl)bis(triphenylphosphine)nickel(II), [Ni(C₆H₅)Cl(C₁₈H₁₅P)₂], (1), viz. orange needle‐shaped crystals (form I) and brown prism‐shaped crystals (form II), were obtained under different crystallization conditions from a mixture of toluene and n‐hexane, and characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction at low temperature. These two forms were compared with that published previously [Zeller, Herdtweck & Strassner (2003). Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. pp. 1802–1806], characterized at room temperature. Additionally, blue–green prisms of a 1:1 cocrystal of complex (1) with chloridobis(triphenylphosphine)nickel(I), (2), viz.trans‐chlorido(phenyl)bis(triphenylphosphine)nickel(II)–chloridobis(triphenylphosphine)nickel(I) (1/1), [Ni(C₆H₅)Cl(C₁₈H₁₅P)₂]·[NiCl(C₁₈H₁₅P)₂], (3), were obtained concomitantly with form I. In forms I and II, as well as in the cocrystal, the overall crystal packings are determined by an energetic interplay between intramolecular torsions and weak intermolecular C—H...π and C—H...Cl interactions.     

Crystal packing in a solvent-free or chloroform-solvated dinuclear platinum(III) organometallic complex

The synthesis and crystal structure determination of the dinuclear organometallic platinum(III) complex [Pt(2-phenylpyridine)(2-mercaptothiazoline)(Cl)]₂ and its solvate [Pt(2-phenylpyridine)(2-mercaptothiazoline)(Cl)]₂·3CHCl₃ have been performed. Both crystals present a layered structure in which the molecules of the complex are held together by weak intermolecular interactions. In the solvated crystal, the chloroform molecules are arranged in extended 2D planar layers between the molecular layers.     

Synthesis and characterization of chloro-bis(quinoline-2-carboxylato-κ2N,O)gallium(III)

The preparation and characterization of a new gallium(III) complex with quinoline-2-carboxylate, of formula [Ga(quin-2-c)₂Cl], are described. The crystal structure of the complex has been determined by X-ray diffraction, crystallizing in monoclinic space group P2₁/n with Ga(III) adopting a distorted tetragonal pyramid. Gallium(III) coordinates two quinoline-2-carboxylates and one chloride with a Cl,N₂,O₂ donor set. In the crystal the 2-D supramolecular structure is generated by weak intermolecular interactions, C–H?···?O, C–H?···?Cl, and C–H?···?π. The cytotoxicity assays against several human cancer cell lines (Du145, A549, MCF-7, A498, HT-29) and against mouse fibroblasts (BALB/3T3) revealed moderate antiproliferative activity of the complex.     

Electronic structure and excited states of molecular crystals of antimony and tellurium hexahalogenides

The article examines the electronic structure and orbital nature of luminescence excitation in a series of molecular crystals with the general formula E _n AX₆, where E _n are organic and inorganic cations (diphenylguanidinium, guanidinium, and cesium); n is the number of cations; AX₆ are Te(IV) and Sb(III) anions; X are the atoms of halogens Cl or Br. The electronic structure of these molecular crystals is determined from the data of X–ray photoelectron spectroscopy of the core and valence levels and еру quantum chemical modeling фе the density functional theory level together with the previously obtained single crystal X–ray diffraction data.     

Synthesis, Spectroscopic Properties and Crystal Structures of Dibenzyltin（IV） Dithiobenzoate and Chlorodibenzyltin（IV） Thiobenzoate

Two dibenzyltin(IV) complexes with thiobenzoate ligand, (PhCH2)2Sn(SOCPh)2 (1) and (PhCH2)2Sn(C1)SOCPh (2), have been synthesized by the reaction of dibenzyltin(IV) dichloride with thiobenzoic acid in the presence of organic base Et3N and characterized by IR, ^1H NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis. Their crystal structures were determined by X-ray single crystal diffraction analysis. In the crystals of 1, the tin atom is six-coordinated in a distorted octahedron configuration. In the crystals of 2, the molecular packing in unit cell reveals that the two adjacent molecules are symmetrically linked to each other to form a dimer with intermolecular Sn…C1 distances of 0.3591 (2) nm and the tin atom is five-coordinated in a distorted trigonal bipyramid configuration.     

Kristallstruktur der Tieftemperaturmodifikation von RuTe2

Crystal Structure of the Low Temperature Modification of RuTe₂ Black shining, platelet like single crystals of α-RuTe₂ were obtained by chemical transport reaction with Cl₂/AlCl₃ (crystal dimensions up to 1 mm). The crystal structure of this low temperature modification of α-RuTe₂ hitherto only known from powder measurements, was redetermined at room temperature by single crystal X-ray diffraction on a four-circle diffractometer. α-RuTe₂ crystallizes in the marcasit structure typ in the orthorhombic spacegroup Pnnm (No. 58) with the lattice constants a = 528.12(13), b = 639.43(19), c = 400.85(13) pm.     

Structures of Trichloromethyl Thiocyanate,CCl3SCN,in Gaseous and Crystalline State

Trichloromethyl thiocyanate, CCl₃SCN, was structurally studied in both the gas and crystal phases by means of gas electron diffraction (GED) and single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction (XRD), respectively. Both experimental studies and quantum chemical calculations indicate a staggered orientation of the CCl₃ group relative to the SCN group. This conclusion is supported by the similarity of the C?SCN bond length to that of the anti‐structure of CH₂ClSCN (Berrueta Martínez et al. Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 2015, 17, 15805–15812). 1 Bond lengths and angles are similar for gas and crystal CCl₃SCN structures; however, the crystal structure presents different intermolecular interactions. These include halogen and chalcogen type interactions, the geometry of which was studied. Characteristic C‐Y???N angles (Y=Cl or S) close to 180° provide evidence for typical σ‐hole interactions along the halogen/chalcogen?carbon bond in N???Cl and N???S, intermolecular units.     

Mometasone furoate revisited,or how did the hydrate get in the bottle?

The redetermined structure of 9α,21‐dichloro‐11β,17α‐dihydroxy‐16α‐methyl‐3,20‐dioxopregna‐1,4‐dien‐17‐yl furan‐2‐carboxylate monohydrate, C₂₇H₃₂Cl₂O₇·H₂O, at 100 K has triclinic (P1) symmetry. The structure displays O—H...O hydrogen bonding, which gives rise to infinite sheets extending parallel to the [110] plane. The previously published structure [Chen et al. (2005). J. Pharm. Sci. 94 , 2496–2509] was determined at room temperature and no significant anomalous signal was present. Data for the structure presented in this study were collected at low temperature and the absolute configuration could be established based solely on anomalous diffraction. Another point of interest is that the structure determined in this study is that of the monohydrate, even though the crystal was harvested from a bottle of nasal spray that was supposed to contain exclusively crystals of the anhydrous form.     

A spiral-like chain from a hydrogen-bonded cyclic dichloride containing a water dimer in a quaternary diammonium dichloride trihydrate

The reaction of benzyl chloride with tetramethylethylenediamine (tmen) results in the formation of the quaternary diammonium dichloride trihydrate (dbtmen)Cl₂·3H₂O 1 (dbtmen is N,N′-dibenzyl-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylethylenediammonium) in good yields. 1 crystallises in the monoclinic P2₁/c space group and its structure consists of N,N′-dibenzyl-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylethylenediammonium dication, two chloride anions and three crystal water molecules all of which are located in general positions. The organic dication is H-bonded to the chloride anions and the crystal waters with the help of intra-and intermolecular C-H···Cl and C-H···O interactions, while the chloride anions are linked to the crystal waters via O-H···Cl interactions. One of the crystal waters is linked through an intermolecular O-H···O bond with another water resulting in the formation of a water dimer. The O-H···Cl and O-H···O interactions between the chloride anions and water molecules lead to the formation of a five-membered {O₃Cl₂} cyclic dichloride containing a water dimer. The five-membered rings are linked into a chain with the aid of a O-H···Cl interaction. The organic cations are organised in zigzag fashion on either side of the chain and are further linked to the anionic water chain via weak C-H···O and C-H···Cl interactions, leading to the supramolecular organisation of the rings into a spiral-like of chain. Dedicated to Prof. Sabyasachi Sarkar on the occasion of his 60^th birthday     

Hole Mobility Modulation in Single‐Crystal Metal Phthalocyanines by Changing the Metal–π/π–π Interactions

Weak intermolecular interactions in organic semiconducting molecular crystals play an important role in determining molecular packing and electronic properties. Single crystals of metal‐free and metal phthalocyanines were synthesized to investigate how the coordination of the central metal atom affects their molecular packing and resultant electronic properties. Single‐crystal field‐effect transistors were made and showed a hole mobility order of ZnPc>MnPc>FePc>CoPc>CuPc>H₂Pc>NiPc. Density functional theory (DFT) and 1D polaron transport theory reach a good agreement in reproducing the experimentally measured trend for hole mobility. Additional detail analysis at the DFT level suggests the metal atom coordination into H₂Pc planes can tune the hole mobility via adjusting the intermolecular distances along the shortest axis with closest parallel π stackings.     

Features of intermolecular interactions in the crystals of metal acetylacetonates

For 12 acetylacetonates of the composition M(acac) _n (n = 2, 3, or 4) and M(acac)(C₂H₄)₂ (M is a metal) the total area (⁰ S) of the faces of Voronoi-Dirichlet polyhedra (VDP) corresponding to all intermolecular contacts of one molecule in the crystal structure and the total volume of pyramids (⁰ V), whose bases are formed of such faces and the vertices are occupied by the nuclei of atoms participating in intermolecular contacts, are determined. The key features of non-bonded interactions are considered. The existence of a linear dependence of the sublimation enthalpy of acetylacetonates on the ⁰ S or ⁰ V parameters of their molecular VDP is revealed. It is shown that the sublimation enthalpy of Ga(acac)₃ requires the refinement and theoretically should be 124 kJ/mol.     

Crystal structure of indium(III) Schiff base complex

The title compound [In(C₂₂H₃₀N₄O₄)]Cl (I) bis[(N-salicylidene-N′-(2-hydroxyethyl)ethyleneediamine) indium(III) chloride is prepared, and its crystal structure is determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction at room temperature. The complex crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n, a = 9.9704(6) ?, b = 24.9554(15) ?, c = 10.5707(6) ?, β = 116.46(2)°, V = 2354.6(2), Z = 4. The X-ray analysis reveals that the In^III ion is surrounded by four nitrogen and two oxygen atoms from two ligands leading to a distorted octahedral geometry. The molecule has the form of tongs at a junction point with the metal. Five membered rings adopt envelope conformation. In the crystal structure, the molecules are linked via N-H...Cl, O-H...O, O-H...Cl, and C-H...Cl intermolecular interactions. The structure is further stabilized by C-H...π (arene) interactions.     

N‐Chlortriphenylphosphanimin und seine Anwendung als Edukt zur Synthese asymmetrischer PNP‐Kationen. Kristallstrukturen von Ph3PNCl und [Ph3PNPEt3]Cl

N‐chlorotriphenylphosphaneimine and its Application as an Educt for the Synthesis of Asymmetric PNP Cations. Crystal Structures of Ph₃PNCl and [Ph₃PNPEt₃]Cl Ph₃PNCl ( 1 ) originates in good yield as pale yellow crystals from the reaction of Ph₃PNSiMe₃ with phenyliodine dichloride. According to the crystal structure analysis 1 has a monomeric molecular structure without perceptible intermolecular contacts with distances P–N of 161.0 pm, N–Cl of 175.9 pm, and with a PNCl bond angle of 110.31°. 1 reacts with phosphines PR₃ forming asymmetric PNP salts [Ph₃PNPR₃]Cl. This was tested by reactions with PEt₃ and bis‐diphenyl phosphano ferrocene (DPPF). The crystal structure analysis of [Ph₃PNPEt₃]Cl ( 2 ) shows an almost symmetric PNP bridge with distances PN of 158.6 and 157.0 pm, and with a bond angle of 145.9°.     

Synthesis,crystal structures,and photophysical properties of dibromo-2-(2′-pyridyl)imidazole and its corresponding boron–fluorine complex

2-(2′-Pyridyl)imidazole L1 and its corresponding boron–fluorine complex, 1, were synthesized and their crystal structures correlated with their photophysical properties. L1 forms a rigid supramolecular network through hydrogen bonds and halogen bond in the single crystal, which induces amplified spontaneous emission in crystals; it emits rather poor fluorescence in solution and powder states. Its boron chelate 1 emits intense fluorescence in solution since boron chelate is an excellent chromophore, and it exhibits large Stokes shift (136?nm in acetonitrile), due to the charge-transfer transition from the electron-donating π system to the electron-accepting boron moiety. Interestingly, 1 is also highly fluorescent in amorphous powder and crystal states; C–C rotation between pyridyl and imidazole groups is inhibited by the formation of a five-member ring containing BF₂, and the formation of intermolecular non-covalent bonds is the key factor. Solid emission with large Stokes shift makes it a valuable chromophore for synthesis of functional materials.     

Tricarbonylrhenium(I) complexes with <Emphasis Type="Italic">N,N′</Emphasis>-bis(2- and 4-nitrobenzaldehyde)-1,2-diiminoethane Schiff base ligands: synthesis,spectroscopic and crystal structure studies

fac-[Re(CO)₃(2-nben)Cl] and fac-[Re(CO)₃(4-nbzen)Cl] complexes consisting of 2-nbzen = N,N′-bis(2-nitrobenzaldehyde)-1,2-diiminoethane and 4-nbzen = N,N′-bis(4-nitrobenzaldehyde)-1,2-diiminoethane were synthesized by the reaction of Re(CO)₅Cl with nbzen ligands. These complexes were characterized by physico-chemical, spectroscopic methods and X-ray crystallography. The electrochemical behavior of the two complexes was investigated by cyclic voltammetry. In the crystal structure of [Re(CO)₃(4-nbzen)Cl], the neighbouring molecules are linked together by intermolecular C–H···Cl interactions to form 1D extended chains along the b-axis. Electronic supplementary material  The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Redetermination of Na3TaF8

The crystal structure of trisodium octafluoridotantalate, Na₃TaF₈, has been redetermined using diffractometer data collected at 153 K, resulting in more accurate bond distances and angles than obtained from a previous structure determination based on film data. The structure is built from layers running along [101], which are formed by distorted [TaF₈] antiprisms and [NaF₆] rectangular bipyramids sharing edges and corners. The individual layers are separated by eight‐coordinated Na ions. Two atoms in the asymmetric unit are in special positions: the Ta atom is on a twofold axis in Wyckoff position 4e and one of the Na ions lies on an inversion centre in Wyckoff site 4d.