Crystal and Molecular Structure of <Emphasis Type="Italic">trans</Emphasis>-1,2-bis(2-benzothiazolyl)ethene

Abstract The crystal and molecular structure of trans-1,2-bis(2-benzothiazolyl)ethene is reported. Crystal data for 1: monoclinic, space group C 2/c, a = 24.926(3) ?, b = 4.843(1) ?, c = 11.164(1) ?, β = 105.274(5) °, V = 1300.0(3) ?³, and D _c = 1.50 g/cm³ for Z = 4 and R = 0.028. The molecule crystallizes in the form of a colorless plate and forms one-dimensional slipped π-stacks. Graphical Abstract The title compound crystallizes to form 1D slipped π-stacks in the solid state. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Dimer Formation in 4-Benzyl-5-Methoxymethyl-3-Methyl-1<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>-Pyrrole-2-Carboxylic Acid Benzyl Ester

Abstract A new substituted pyrrole, a precursor of meso-free-porphyrins, has been synthesised and characterised by single-crystal X-ray diffraction: monoclinic, P2₁/c with a = 14.607(9) ?, b = 5.136(2) ?, c = 25.832(17) ?, β = 108.14(5)°, Mr = 349.41, V = 1841.6(18) ?³, Z = 4. The molecules are assembled in centrosymmetric dimers via strong N–H...O hydrogen bonds. The dimers are gathered into chains via C–H...π intermolecular interactions. Graphical abstract The molecules in 4-benzyl-5-methoxymethyl-3-methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid benzyl ester are joined in dimmers by strong hydrogen bonds. The dimmers are aggregated in chains running along the b axis through C-H...?€ intermoleculear interactions. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Three Pyrazine-2-carboxylate Containing Isostructural Complexes: M(2-pyrazine-carboxylate)<Subscript>3</Subscript> (M = Co<Superscript>+3</Superscript>, Cr<Superscript>+3</Superscript>, and Rh<Superscript>+3</Superscript>)

Abstract Three new isostructural coordination complexes, M(pca)₃, where M = Co (1), Cr (2), or Rh (3) and 2-pyrazine-carboxylate (pca), have been synthesized solvothermally and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction and powder X-ray diffraction. In structures 1-3, the pca ligand chelates to the metal centers in a tris-chelating arrangement through proximal nitrogen and oxygen donor atoms. Structures 1-3 are monoclinic and crystallize in the space group C2/C. In structure 1, a = 28.066(13) ?, b = 8.036(4) ?, c = 13.577(6) ?, and β = 90.2(10)°. In structure 2 a = 28.318(3) ?, b = 8.089(4) ?, c = 13.792(12) ?, and β = 90.256(2)°. In structure 3, a = 28.679(4) ?, b = 8.051(13) ?, c=13.847(2) ?, and β = 90.585(2)°. Graphical Abstract Three new isostructural coordination complexes, M(pca)₃, where M = Co, Cr, or Rh and 2-pyrazine-carboxylate (pca), have been synthesized solvothermally and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction and powder X-ray diffraction.      

Crystal and Molecular Structures of Benzyl-(2-chloro-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amine and Benzyl-(4-chloro-6-methylpyrimidin-2-yl)amine: Confirmation of Computationally Predicted Restricted Rotation

Abstract Crystal structures for the isomeric compounds benzyl-(2-chloro-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amine (1), as its hemi-hydrate, and benzyl-(4-chloro-6-methylpyrimidin-2-yl)amine (2) have been determined. Conformational differences lead to multiple molecules, i.e. two and three, in their respective structures. Layers feature in each of the crystal structures and are stabilized by substantial hydrogen-bonding interactions. Compound (1) crystallizes as a hemi-hydrate in the triclinic space group P-1 with a = 8.667(5) ?, b = 11.421(7) ?, c = 12.954(8) ?, α = 78.330(10)°, β = 84.553(10)°, γ = 75.510(9)°, and Z = 4. Compound (2) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 10.740(3) ?, b = 21.487(6) ?, c = 14.914(4) ?, β = 95.014(5)°, and Z = 12. Index Abstract Substantial hydrogen-bonding interactions leading to layer structures feature in each of the crystal structures of the isomeric title compounds. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi: ) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Synthesis,Spectroscopy, In Vitro Biological Activity and X-ray Structure of (4-Methylpiperidine-dithiocarbamato-<Emphasis Type="Italic">S</Emphasis>,<Emphasis Type="Italic">S</Emphasis>′)triphenyltin(IV)

Abstract (4-Methylpiperidine-dithiocarbamato-S,S′)triphenyltin(IV) derivative of 4-methyl-1-piperidine carbodithioic acid (4-MePCDTA) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental, IR, multinuclear NMR (¹H and ¹³C) and mass spectrometric studies. The crystal structure of the complex has been determined by X-ray single crystal analysis, which shows unsymmetrical nature of the ligand towards coordination to tin. It crystallizes in monoclinic P21/c space group with the crystal cell parameters: a = 10.1863(10) ?, b = 21.200(2) ?, c = 11.7332(11) ?, β = 111.2020(10)°, Z = 4 and V = 2,362.2(4) ?³. The tin atom is coordinated to the two sulfur atoms of the dithiocarbamate ligand and three carbon atoms of the phenyl groups are in distorted trigonal bipyramid geometry. This complex was tested for its antimicrobial activity against six different plant and human pathogens. The screening results show that the complex exhibit higher antibacterial and antifungal activity than the free ligand. Index abstract Synthesis, Spectroscopy, in vitro Biological Activity and X-Ray Structure of (4-Methylpiperidine-dithiocarbamato-S,S′)triphenyltin(IV) Saira Shahzadi, Saqib Ali and Mohammmed Fettouhi 4-Methyl-1-piperidine carbodithioic acid behaves as anisobidentate ligand and chelates the tin atom by means of sulfur atoms giving cis-trigonal bipyramid geometry around the tin atom. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Crystal Structure of Meso-tetrakis[4-(pentyloxy)phenyl]porphyrin

Abstract  The crystal structure of the title compound, C₆₄H₇₀N₄O₄, has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction methods. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2(1)/c with cell dimensions a = 13.8946(3) ?, b = 16.1069(3) ?, c = 12.1974(2) ?, β = 93.4050(10)°, Z = 2. The porphyrin core to be composed of four pyrrole rings linked through methane carbon bridges. Each molecule lies across a crystallographic inversion center. The porphyrin core is planar, which facilitates π-electron delocalization. The inner nitrogen H atoms are found localized on opposite pyrrole rings and these rings differ structurally from the other two pyrrole rings. The imino H atoms form bifurcated intramolecular hydrogen bonds with the adjacent unprotonated N atoms due to the contract porphyrin core. Graphical Abstract  The crystal structure of meso-tetrakis[4-(pentyloxy)phenyl]porphyrin is reported in this paper.      

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of One-Dimensional Carboxylate-Bridged Copper(II) Complex with 2-Pyridylmethylamino-3-butyric acid

Abstract The tridentate Schiff base carboxylate-containing ligand 2-pyridylmethylamino-3-butyric acid (Hpaba) reacts with copper(II) perchlorate to give the one-dimensional chain complex {[Cu(μ-paba)](ClO₄)·H₂O} _n (1). The coordination geometry of each copper(II) ion is best described as a square-plane with two nitrogen atoms and one carboxylate oxygen atom of the ligand, and one carboxylate oxygen atom belong to another ligand. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system P2₁/c with a = 12.717(2), b = 7.9163(15), c = 14.981(2) ?, β = 111.14(1)°, V = 1406.8(4) ?³, Z = 4. Cyclic voltammogram of 1 undergoes the reversible one-electron oxidation to the Cu(III) and the reversible one-electron reduction to the Cu(I) state. Graphical Abstract Crystal structure of 1 reveals a syn-anti carboxylate-bridged one dimensional chain complex in which the coordination environment around each copper(II) ion exhibits a distorted square plane.      

Synthesis and Structure of the Dimeric Copper(II) Complex Tetrakis[<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-thiazol-2-yl-(4-methylphenyl)sulfonamidate]dicopper(II)

Abstract The coordination chemistry of the ligand N-thiazol-2-yl-toluenesulfonamidate towards the copper(II) ion has been investigated using an electrochemical synthesis method. The X-ray structure of this complex was elucidated and is discussed. The compound crystallised in the monoclinic crystal system, P2₁/c space group with a = 17.3888(9), b = 16.3003(9), c = 18.3679(9) ? and β = 114.3640(10)°. Four bidentate sulfathiazolato anions bridge two metal centers in a paddle-wheel fashion, with the nitrogen atoms as donors to give a dimeric species with a Cu···Cu distance of 2.7859(5) ?. Graphical Abstract The coordination chemistry of the ligand N-thiazol-2-yl-toluenesulfonamidate towards the copper(II) ion has been investigated using an electrochemical synthesis method. The X-ray structure of the product has been elucidated and is discussed. Sulfathiazolato anions act as bridging ligands to give a dimeric species with a Cu···Cu distance of 2.7859(5) ?.      

The Preparation,Characterization and X-ray Structural Analysis of Tetrakis[1,3-dimethyl-2(3H)-imidazoleselone]cadmium(II) Hexafluorophosphate

Abstract A new compound, [Cd(dmise)₄][PF₆]₂, has been synthesized and characterized via standard solid and solution state methods including single crystal X-ray crystallography (dmise = 1,3-dimethyl-2(3H)-imidazoleselone). The title compounds crystallizes in orthorhombic space group P bcn with a = 12.783(3), b = 22.206(4), c = 13.153(3) ?, V = 3733.8(13) ?³, Z = 4. The complex is a high melting, yellow water soluble 2:1 electrolyte solid that state has a flattened tetrahedral CdSe₄ coordination geometry. To date this is the only structural study reported for a homoleptic selenourea complex of cadmium. Graphical abstract The Preparation, characterization and X-ray structural analysis of Tetrakis[1,3-dimethyl-2(3H)-imidazoleselone]cadmium(II) hexafluorophosphate Daniel J. Williams, Bradley J. McKinney, Ben Baker, Kevin P. Gwaltney and Donald VanDerveer Tetrakis[1,3-dimethyl-2(3H)-imidazoleselone][PF₆]₂ is prepared in 82% yield by direct combination of cadmium acetate dihydrate, ammonium hexafluorophosphate, and the ligand in boiling acetonitrile. X-ray crystallography shows a structure with a distorted tetrahedral coordination sphere around the cadmium. This is the first report of a structural characterization of a homoleptic cadmium selenourea complex. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi: ) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Crystal Structures of (2-oxo-2H-Quinaxalin-1-yl)-acetic Acid and its Cobalt and Nickel Complexes and Their Comparison with (1,3-Dioxo-1,3-dihydro-isoindol-2-yl)-acetic Acid

Abstract The crystal structures of (2-oxo-2H-quinaxalin-1-yl)-acetic acid and its cobalt and nickel complexes are determined. The (2-oxo-2H-quinaxalin-1-yl)-acetic acid (1) crystallizes in orthorhombic, Pbca, a = 12.8571(11) ?, b = 9.4267(8) ?, c = 15.0095(13) ?, the cobalt complex of (2-oxo-2H-quinaxalin-1-yl)-acetic acid (2) crystallizes as dihydrate in triclinic, P-1 space group with a = 4.81150(10) ?, b = 11.8631(2) ?, c = 12.4867(3) ?, α = 71.7800(10)°, β = 79.2490(10)°, γ = 84.9020(10)° whereas the nickel complex of (2-oxo-2H-quinaxalin-1-yl)-acetic acid (3) crystallizes in monoclinic, P2₁/c space group with a = 14.9210(5) ?, b = 4.81730(10) ?, c = 15.7672(5) ?. and β = 99.823(2)°. The crystal structure of the ligand and the complexes are compared with structures of (1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-isoindol-2-yl)-acetic acid and its cobalt and nickel complexes. Index Abstract The crystal structures of (2-oxo-2H-quinaxalin-1-yl)-acetic acid and its nickel and cobalt complexes are compared with (1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-isoindol-2-yl)-acetic acid and its corresponding complexes with nickel(II) and cobalt(II).      

Propeller-like Conformation of Diphenylacetic Acid

Abstract Crystal structure of diphenylacetic acid has been solved by X-ray diffraction. The crystals are monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, with a = 12.254(4) ?, b = 7.2260(8) ?, c = 17.521(4) ?, β = 133.38(1)°, Mr = 212.24, V = 1127.6(5) ?³, Z = 4 and R = 0.045. A strong hydrogen bond links the molecules in dimers. The dimers are connected by weaker C–H···π and π···π interactions. A calculation was performed for the isolated molecule and for the dimer within the Hartree-Fock (HF) level with a 6-311G(d) basis set. In both calculations, the minimum of the energy is achieved with the phenyl rings assuming a more symmetric arrangement around the central carboxylic plane than is experimentally observed. Graphical Abstract In diphenylacetic acid the molecules are coupled in dimers by a strong hydrogen bonds. Weaker intermolecular interactions involving the aromatic ring π systems join the dimers together. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Synthesis,Characterization and Crystal Structure of 1-Phenyl-3-methyl-4-(salicylidene hydrazide)-phenylethylene-pyrazolone-5

Abstract A new compound 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-(salicylidene hydrazide)-phenylethylene-pyrazolone-5 (PMPeP-SHZ) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum, MS and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The compound crystallizes in a monoclinic, space group P2(1)/c with cell parameters: a = 10.8275(19) ?, b = 24.689(4) ?, c = 9.7167(16) ? and β = 95.127(4)°, Z = 4, S = 1.097. In the crystal structure, the compound presents in the diketo form. The structure exhibits both intra- and intermolecular hydrogen bonding and the molecules are interlinked through hydrogen bonds forming an infinite 2D network. The fluorescent result shows blue emission at room temperature in solid state. Graphical Abstract Synthesis, Characterization and Crystal Structure of 1-Phenyl-3- methyl-4-(salicylidene hydrazide)-phenylethylene-pyrazolone-5 Li Zhang, Guan-Cheng Xu, Lang Liu, Guang-Fei Liu, and Dian-Zeng Jia* Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

C–H···π and C=O···π Intermolecular Interactions in Dibenzyl-3,6-dimethylpyrazine-2,5-dicarboxylate

Abstract A new pyrazine compound, has been synthesised and characterised by single-crystal X-ray diffraction: monoclinic, P2₁/c with a = 11.0707(3) ?, b = 5.23700(10) ?, c = 16.6997(5) ?, β = 103.5385(16)°, Mr = 376.40, V = 941.30(4) ?³, Z = 2. Each molecule possesses C _i symmetry with the two halves of the molecule related by an inversion centre. C–H···π and C=O···π interactions held the molecules together. Index Abstract C–H···π and C=O···π intermolecular interactions in dibenzyl-3,6-dimethylpyrazine-2,5-dicarboxylate Joana A. Silva, Ana C. Santos, Ana T. Marques, Manuela Ramos Silva, Ana Matos Beja, Abílio J. F. N. Sobrala In dibenzyl-3,6-dimethylpyrazine-2,5-dicarboxylate, each molecule possesses C _i symmetry. The molecules are assembled in chains via carbonyl···π interactions. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi: ) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Synthesis and Structural Conformation Studies of a Potent Unsymmetrical 1,4-Dihydropyridine

Abstract 2,6-Dimethyl-5-(phenylcarbamoyl)-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-2-carboxylate was synthesized in two steps and was characterized spectroscopically and confirmed by X-ray diffraction studies. The molecule crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal class in the spacegroup P2₁/c with cell parameters a = 10.5960(6) ?, b = 10.2450(7) ?, c = 19.5790(11) ?, β = 107.448(3)° and Z = 4. The 1,4-dihydropyridine ring in the structure adopts a flattened boat conformation. Graphical Abstract 2,6-Dimethyl-5-(phenylcarbamoyl)-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-2-carboxylate was synthesized in two steps and was characterized spectroscopically and confirmed by X-ray diffraction studies. The molecule crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal class in the spacegroup P2₁/c with cell parameters a = 10.5960(6) ?, b = 10.2450(7) ?, c = 19.5790(11) ?, β = 107.448(3)° and Z = 4. The 1,4-dihydropyridine ring in the structure adopts a flattened boat conformation.      

Synthesis,Characterization and Crystal Structure of the Bis(2,4-dinitrobenzoato)tetrabutyldistannoxane(IV) Dimer

Abstract The title compound, bis(2,4-dinitrobenzoato)tetrabutyldistannoxane(IV), was obtained from the reaction of di-n-butyltin(IV) oxide with 2,4-dinitrobenzoic acid. It crystallizes out as the usual dicarboxylatotetrabutyldistannoxane(IV) dimer. In the monoclinic system P2₁/c, a = 12.391(3) ?, b = 19.937(5) ?, c = 15.026(4) ?, α = γ = 90°, β = 102.857(2)°, V = 3618.95(16) ?³ and Z = 2. A crystal structure determination of the title compound reveals the presence of a centrosymmetric planar Sn₂O₂, with two different environments for tin atoms and two distinct carboxylate groups. Two of the carboxylate groups are bonded to the exocyclic tin atom in a bidentate bridging manner and the remaining two carboxylate groups are bonded to the tin atom in a monodentate manner. As a result, both the tin atoms moieties in the complex are five coordinate and exhibit trigonal bipyramid geometry. Index Abstract Synthesis, Characterization and Crystal Structure of the Bis(2,4-dinitrobenzoato)tetrabutyldistannoxane(IV) Dimer Yip Foo Win, Teoh Siang Guan, Lim Eng Khoon, Shea Lin Ng, Hoong Kun Fun A crystal structure determination of the title compound reveals the presence of a centrosymmetric planar Sn₂O₂, with two different environments for tin atoms and two distinct carboxylate groups.      

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 3-[(Naphthalen-2-yl)methyl]Isocoumarin

Abstract 3-[(Naphthalen-2-yl) methyl]isocoumarin was synthesized by the reaction of homophthalic acid with 2-(naphthalen-2-yl)acetyl chloride at elevated temperature and its crystal structure has been determined (C₂₀H₁₄O₂), Mr = 286.31, a = 13.704(3), b = 7.356(4), c = 7.042(7) ?, β = 99.21(3)°, space group Pc, Z = 2, and V = 700.7(8) ?³. The isocoumarin and the naphthalene ring systems are individually planar and the dihedral angle between the mean planes of these two ring systems is 70.05(8)°. Graphical Abstract Synthesis and crystal structure of 3-[(Naphthalen-2-yl)methyl]isocoumarin Aamer Saeed, Junmei Liang, Masood Parvez The synthesis and crystal structure of a novel isocoumarin, 3-[(naphthalen-2-yl)methyl]isocoumarin has been presented.      

Synthesis of <Emphasis Type="Italic">E</Emphasis> Isomer and Crystal Structures of <Emphasis Type="Italic">E</Emphasis> and <Emphasis Type="Italic">Z</Emphasis> Isomers of 3-(2,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)acrylonitrile

Abstract Details of the synthesis of the E isomer of 3-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)acrylonitrile, and the X-ray crystal structures of both the E and Z isomers of this compound are presented. The E isomer crystallizes in the P2₁/c space group with cell parameters, a = 8.5659(17) ?, b = 16.399(3) ?, c = 11.224(2) ?, α = 90°, β = 95.27(3)°, γ = 90°and Z = 4. The Z isomer crystallizes in the Pca2₁ space group with cell parameters, a = 4.1223(8) ?, b = 19.113(4) ?, c = 19.453(4) ?, α = 90°, β = 90°, γ = 90° and Z = 4. Index Abstract Synthesis of E isomer and X-ray crystal structure determination of both E and Z isomers of 3-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)acrylonitrile are presented.      

Synthesis, Crystal Structure of a New Co(II) Complex with Pyrazine-2,3,5,6-tetracarboxylic Acid

Abstract A new complex [Co(H₂pztc)(bpy)H₂O] (H₄pztc = pyrazine-2,3,5,6-tetracarboxylic acid, bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine) has been synthesized by hydrothermal reactions of Co(NO₃)₂ · 6H₂O with H₄pztc and bpy and characterized by IR and X-ray diffraction single crystal structure analysis. It belongs to monoclinic system, P2₁/c space group with a = 13.454(2) ?, b = 12.939(2) ?, c = 11.4993(19) ?, α = 90°, β = 111.640(3)°, γ = 90°. This complex is assembled into 3D supramolecular architecture by hydrogen bonds (O–H···O, C–H···O). Index Abstract A new complex of cobalt(II) with pyrazine-2,3,5,6-tetracarboxylic acid and 2,2′-bipyridine is assembled by intermolecular hydrogen bonds forming 2D layer and 3D supramolecular network.      

Crystal Structure and Magnetic Properties of a Novel Octa-coordinated Manganese(II) Complex

Abstract  The self-assembly and structural characterization of the new manganese(II) [MnL ₂](ClO₄)₂(CH₃OH)_0.5 (1) complex has been achieved. The crystallographic data for the complex 1: Orthorhombic Pbca , a = 16.287(2) ?, b = 21.293(2)?, c = 32.718(3) ?, V = 11,347(2) ?³, Z = 8. The two polydentate ligands strand intertwined each other and around the manganese(II) ions forming a mononuclear complex. The Mn(II) ion is eight-coordinated with the eight donor nitrogen atoms of two ligands to form a distorted square antiprismatic coordination geometry. The magnetic properties investigation indicates that there is a weak antiferromagnetic exchange coupling between the Mn(II) ions of the complex. Index Abstract  An octa-coordinated Mn(II) complex which exhibits a distorted square antiprismatic coordination geometry has been achieved by using a bisbidentate Schiff-base ligand.      

X-ray Crystal Structure of Trans -UO2(N(SiMe3)2)2(THF)2: One in a Series of Uranyl(VI) Complexes Supported by Bis(trimethylsilyl)amido Ligands

Abstract The title compound trans-UO₂(N(SiMe₃)₂)₂(THF)₂ (1) was synthesized and characterized by X-ray crystallography. The complex crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c (#15) with lattice parameters a = 16.0771(5) ?, b = 13.1196(4) ?, c = 16.9391(6) ?, β = 116.853(1)°, V = 3187.61(18) ?³, Z = 4, D _calc = 1.532 g cm^-3. The six-coordinate uranium(VI) center adopts an all-trans octahedral geometry consisting of mutually trans oxo groups, silylamido ligands, and neutral THF donors. Structural comparisons of this uranyl(VI) bis(amido) complex with a related tris(amido) derivative within the series are made based on symmetry, charge, and coordination number. Graphical Abstract The X-ray crystal structure of the title complex is reported, providing comparisons based on symmetry, charge, and coordination number with a related uranyl(VI) amido derivative within this series.