Photosynthesis of a cyanocomplex containing molybdenum(IV) and molybdenum(VI): Photosynthesis of K6[Mo2Mo(CN)8O6]2H2O

A photochemical method for the preparation of K₆[Mo₆[Mo₂^IVMo^IV(CN)₈O₆]2H₂O is discussed. The synthesis of this complex was achieved by photolysing aqueous solutions of K₄Mo(CN)₈ in contact with atmospheric oxygen.     

Electropolymerization of [Ru(bpy)(CO)2Cl2] (bpy=2,2′-bipyridine: a revisited trans versus cis(Cl) isomeric influence study

The mono-bipyridine bis carbonyl complex [Ru(bpy)(CO)₂Cl₂] exists in two stereoisomeric forms having a trans(Cl)/cis(CO) (1) and cis(Cl)/cis(CO) (2) configuration. In previous work we reported that only the trans(Cl)/cis(CO) isomer 1 leads by a two-electron reduction to the formation of [Ru(bpy)(CO)₂]_n polymeric film on an electrode surface. This initial statement was overstated, as both isomers allowed the build up of polymers. A detailed comparison of the electropolymerization of both isomers is reported here, as well as the reduction into dimers of parent stereoisomer [Ru(bpy)(CO)₂(C(O)OMe)Cl] complexes 3 and 4 obtained as side products during the synthesis of 1 and 2.     

一个多酸簇合物[Cu4(PPh3)6][Mo8O26]的合成、晶体结构和非线性光学性质

本文报道了一个多酸簇合物[Cu4(PPh3)6][Mo8O26]的合成、X-射线单晶结构分析及IR、XRD表征.单品结构表明中心对称的[Mo8O26]4-是由8个共边的MoO6八面体组成.该化合物具有较好的三阶非线性光学性质,其三阶非线性吸收和折射系数分别为12.9×10-11 MKS和3.13×10-11 esu.     

Theoretical studies on the structural and optical properties of a series of Os(II) diimine complexes [Os(NN)(CO)2I2] (NN = 2,2′-bipyridine(bpy), 4,4′-di-tert-butyl-2,2′-bipyridine(dbubpy), 4,4′-dichlorine-2,2′-bipyridine(dclbpy))

The ground- and excited-state structures for a series of Os(II) diimine complexes [Os(NN)(CO)₂I₂] (NN = 2,2′-bipyridine (bpy) (1), 4,4′-di-tert-butyl-2,2′-bipyridine (dbubpy) (2), and 4,4′-dichlorine-2,2′-bipyridine (dclbpy) (3)) were optimized by the MP2 and CIS methods, respectively. The spectroscopic properties in dichloromethane solution were predicted at the time-dependent density functional theory (TD-DFT, B3LYP) level associated with the PCM solvent effect model. It was shown that the lowest-energy absorptions at 488, 469 and 539 nm for 1–3, respectively, were attributed to the admixture of the [d_xy (Os) → π^*(bpy)] (metal-to-ligand charge transfer, MLCT) and [p(I) → π^*(bpy)] (interligand charge transfer, LLCT) transitions; their lowest-energy phosphorescent emissions at 610, 537 and 687 nm also have the ³MLCT/³LLCT transition characters. These results agree well with the experimental reports. The present investigation revealed that the variation of the substituents from H → t-Bu → Cl on the bipyridine ligand changes the emission energies by altering the energy level of HOMO and LUMO but does not change the transition natures.     

Imido complexes of molybdenum and tungsten(VI); X-ray crystal structure of cis-(η-CF3SO3)2 W(NBu)2(NH2Bu)2

The synthesis of the homoleptic molybdenum imido compound Li₂Mo(NBu^t)₄ is reported. The complexes M (NBu^t)₂(NHBu^t)₂ (M = Mo, W) can be protonated with various strong acids giving neutral species. The X-ray crystal structure of the tungsten complex W (NBu^t)₂(NH₂Bu^t)₂ (SO₃CF₃)₂ confirms the presence of O-coordinated cis- CF₃SO₃ groups.     

The polymerization of [P(O2C12H8)(N3)] and the formation of soluble and insoluble poly(2,2′-dioxy-1,1′-biphenylphosphazene)

The phosphorus azide [P(O₂C₁₂H₈)(N₃)] [(O₂C₁₂H₈) = 2,2′-dioxy-1,1′-biphenyl] undergoes a solid state polymerization at 30 °C giving a separable mixture of the polyphosphazene {[NP(O₂C₁₂H₈)]}_n with a M_w in the range of 10⁴, together with a fraction of small and large cyclic spirophosphazene oligomers {[NP(O₂C₁₂H₈)]}_n, and an insoluble polymeric material with a very high char forming tendency, consisting very likely on a network of large interlooped cyclic oligomers and polymers of overall composition [NP(O₂C₁₂H₈)]_n. The reaction proceeds with smooth though irregular release of nitrogen at first but tending to abrupt accelerations ending in an explosion. The later outcome is more likely in scales of 10–50 g, and results in a decrease in the yield of the soluble polymer and a large increase in the yield of the polymeric matrix.     

Electrochemical behaviour of [Ru(L)(CO)2Cl2] [Ru(L)(CO)Cl3][Me4N] and [Ru(L)(CO)2(CH3CN)2][CF3SO3]2 complexes (L = 2,2′- bipyridine or 4,4′-isopropoxycarbonyl-2,2′-bipyridine)

The clectrochemical behaviour of the complexes [Ru^II(L)(CO)₂Cl₂], [Ru^II(L)(CO)Cl₃][Me₄N] and [Ru^II(L)(CO)₂(CH₃CN)₂][CF₃SO₃]₂ (L = 2,2′-bipyridine or 4,4′-isopropoxycarbonyl-2,2′-bipyridine) has been investigated in CH₃CN. The oxidation of [Ru(L)(CO)₂Cl₂] produces new complexes [Ru^III(L)(CO)(CH₃CN)₂Cl]²⁺ as a consequence of the instability of the electrogenerated transient Ru^III species [Ru^III(L)(CO)₂Cl₂]⁺. In contrast, the oxidation of [Ru^II(L)(CO)Cl₃][Me₄N] produces the stable [Ru^III(L)(CO)Cl₃] complex. In contrast [Ru^II(L)(CO)₂(CH₃CN)₂][CF₃SO₃]₂ is not oxidized in the range up to the most positive potentials achievable. The reduction of [Ru^II(L)(CO)₂Cl₂] and [Ru^II(L)(CO)₂(CH₃CN)₂][CF₃SO₃]₂ results in the formation of identical dark blue strongly adherent electroactive films. These films exhibit the characteristics of a metal-metal bond dimer structure. No films are obtained on reduction of [Ru^II(L)(CO)Cl₃][Me₄N]. The effect of the substitution of the bipyridine ligand by electron-withdrawing carboxy ester groups on the electrochemical behaviour of all these complexes has also been investigated.     

Synthesis and molecular structure of cisoid and transoid isomers of [Re2(CO)6(1,1′-bis(indenylidene)] derived from the reaction of [Re2(CO)8(MeCN)2] and diazoindene

The compound [Re₂(CO)₈(MeCN)₂] reacts with diazoindene (C₉H₆N₂) while refluxing in THF to afford three dirhenium products in which C₉H₆N₂ is cleaved with loss of N₂ and with incorporation of the residual indenylidene group into the products. Two indenylidene groups are coupled in two diastereomers of [Re₂(CO)₆(μ,η⁵:η⁵-1,1′-C₁₈H₁₂)] where C₁₈H₁₂=bis(indenylidene). X-ray structures show that these isomers are related as RR/SS and RS isomers. These have the two Re(CO)₃ groups coordinated transoid and cisoid, respectively to a trans bis(indenylidene) bridge. The third product is the μ-indenylidene complex [Re₂(CO)₈(μ,η¹:η⁵-C₉H₆)], which was also structurally characterised by X-ray diffraction.     

The crystal structure of a complex cerium(III) molybdate; Ce6(MoO4)8(Mo2O7)

Ce₆Mo₁₀O₃₉ crystallizes in the triclinic system with unit-cell dimensions (from single-crystal data) a = 10.148(5), Å, b = 18.764(6), Å, c = 9.566(5), Å, α = 103.12(7)°, β = 78.07(7)°, γ = 107.69(7)°, and space group $\text{P}\text{1}\text{, z = 2}$. The structure was solved using direct methods with 3113 countermeasured reflections (MoKα radiation), and refined using Fourier and least-squares techniques to a conventional R of 0.039 (ωR = 0.047). Ce₆Mo₁₀O₃₉ has a structure that consists of isolated MoO₄ tetrahedra together with one corner-shared pair of tetrahedra, linked to irregular eight-coordinate Ce(III) polyhedra. The average MoO distance of 1.77 Å, and average CeO distance of 2.52 Å are in good agreement with previously reported values.     

Formation of β- and β″-Al2O3 by the solid state reaction between NaAlO2 and γ-Al2O3

The solid state reaction of NaAlO₂ with γ-Al₂O₃ was investigated kinetically. Powdered compacts with various compositions (Al₂O₃/NaAlO₂ = 1–5) were fired at 700–1200°C for 1–768 hr. The amounts of the reaction product were determined by peak heights of X-ray diffraction patterns. β″-Al₂O₃ was formed predominantly from the sample with Al₂O₃/NaAlO₂ = 2. The firing time for the β″-Al₂O₃ formation was shortened as the firing temperature was raised, and the activation energy, E_a, for formation was about 130–135 kcal/mole. The sample of Al₂O₃/NaAlO₂ = 5 formed m-Al₂O₃ with the mullite structure and was observed to transform gradually to β-Al₂O₃. E_a for the m-Al₂O₃ formation and for the transition were about 55–60 and 40 kcal/mole, respectively, which resulted in E_a of about 95–100 kcal/mole for the β-Al₂O₃ formation. The mechanism of the m-Al₂O₃ formation is discussed briefly.     

Synthesis and X-ray structure of the Mo(VI) species Mo4O12(C12H30N4S2)2(C3H7ON)n (n ≈ 2)

Dissolution of Mo₂O₅((CH₃)₂NCH₂CH₂NHCH₂CH₂S)₂ in dimethylformamide results in the formation of a species without coordinated sulphur, as indicated by ⁹⁵Mo NMR spectroscopy. Subsequent crystallization of this solution yielded the compound Mo₄O₁₂(C₁₂H₃₀N₄S₂)₂(C₃H₇ON)₂ which X-ray crystallography shows to consist of a novel Mo₄O₁₂ core, containing an eight-membered Mo₄O₄ ring with the two pairs of diagonal molybdenum atoms linked by disulphido-containing groups.     

Binuclear oxomolybdenum(V) chlorides: Molecular structure of Mo2O4Cl2(DMF)4 and Mo2O4Cl2(bipy)2 · DMF

Reduction of MoO₂Cl₂(DMF)₂ (DMF = dimethylformamide) with PPh₃ in mild conditions afforded the dinuclear species Mo₂O₃Cl₄(DMF)₄. Related compounds could be prepared by substitution of DMF with stronger bases. While attempting to grow crystals of these compounds new complexes with the syn-[Mo₂O₄]²⁺ core were obtained. The molecular structures of Mo₂O₄Cl₂(DMF)₄, and Mo₂O₄Cl₂(bipy)₂ (bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine) have been established by X-ray diffraction analysis.     

Homoleptic carbene complexes VI. Bis{1,1′-methylene-3,3′-dialkyl-diimidazolin-2,2′-diylidene}palladium chelate complexes by the free carbene route

1,1′-Methylene-3,3′-dialkyldiimidazolium salts have been deprotonated with n-butylithium in the presence of palladium(II) iodide to give the percarbene complexes 1 (alkyl=Me) and 2 (alkyl=Et), each containing two bidentate 1,1′-methylene-3,3′-dialkyldiimidazolin-2,2′-diylidene chelate ligands. The X-ray structure analysis of 1 reveals a stereochemistry in which the two spiro-linked six-membered metallacycles adopt boat-like conformations strongly bending out of the PdC₄ coordination plane in opposite directions. The carbenoid imidazole rings, which are rotated by +42 and −43°, respectively, relative to this plane, break down into two tightly bound π-systems (N=4C=4N,= C=C) connected by long C---N bonds.     

Magnetic {Mo72Fe30}-embedded hybrid nanocapsules

Magnetic nanocapsules were constructed by fabricating nanometer scaled C₆₀-like “Keplerate” type {Mo₇₂Fe₃₀} with molecular formula [Mo₇₂^VIFe₃₀^IIIO₂₅₂(CH₃COO)₁₂{Mo₂O₇(H₂O)}₂{H₂Mo₂O₈(H₂O)}(H₂O)₉₁]ca.150H₂O into nanocapsule shells using the LbL technique. The morphology of the obtained hybrid nanocapsules was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Shell thickness of the {Mo₇₂Fe₃₀}-embedded nanocapsules can be tailored at the nanometer level more precisely than other nanoparticle-embedded capsules due to the homogeneous diameter and surface charges of {Mo₇₂Fe₃₀}. Interestingly, the {Mo₇₂Fe₃₀}-embedded nanocapsules could be separated and aligned under a circumstance of magnetic field, though {Mo₇₂Fe₃₀} is a paramagnetic molecule. This is the first time to fabricate hybrid magnetic materials containing {Mo₇₂Fe₃₀} using LbL technique. The obtained nanocapsules can be a good candidate for bioseparation as well as targeted delivery.     

Spiro[1,3-benzoxathiepin-4(5H),1′-cyclohexa[2,4]diene]-2,2′-dione,a Novel Heterocyclic Ring System

The 4,4′,6,6′-tetrasubstituted 2,2′-alkylidenebis(phenols) 1 reacted with CISCOI to give spiro[1,3-benzoxathiepin-4(5H), 1′-cyclohexa[2,4]diene]-2,2′-diones 4 , together with cyclic carbonates 5 . The structures of the products were elucidated mainly by ¹³C-NMR and ¹H-NMR spectroscopy.     

Supramolecular stabilization of the phosphite-based polyoxomolybdate [Mo6(PO3)(HPO3)3O18]

A novel phosphite-based hetero-polyoxomolybdate, [Mo₆(PO₃)(HPO₃)₃O₁₈]⁹⁻, has been isolated and structurally characterized. The most striking feature of this polyanion is the presence of peripheral phosphite groups linked to the MoO₆ octahedra. In the solid state, this cluster shows strong hydrogen bonding interactions that apparently play a key role in its stabilization and isolation from solution.     

Synthesis and Structure–Property Relationships of 2,2′‐Bis(benzo[b]phosphole) and 2,2′‐Benzo[b]phosphole–Benzo[b]heterole Hybrid π Systems

The first comprehensive study of the synthesis and structure–property relationships of 2,2′‐bis(benzo[b]phosphole)s and 2,2′‐benzo[b]phosphole–benzo[b]heterole hybrid π systems is reported. 2‐Bromobenzo[b]phosphole P‐oxide underwent copper‐assisted homocoupling (Ullmann coupling) and palladium‐catalyzed cross‐coupling (Stille coupling) to give new classes of benzo[b]phosphole derivatives. The benzo[b]phosphole–benzo[b]thiophene and ‐indole derivatives were further converted to P,X‐bridged terphenylenes (X=S, N) by a palladium‐catalyzed oxidative cycloaddition reaction with 4‐octyne through the C_β? H activation. X‐ray analyses of three compounds showed that the benzo[b]phosphole‐benzo[b]heterole derivatives have coplanar π planes as a result of the effective conjugation through inter‐ring C? C bonds. The π–π* transition energies and redox potentials of the cis and trans isomers of bis(benzo[b]phosphole) P‐oxide are very close to each other, suggesting that their optical and electrochemical properties are little affected by the relative stereochemistry at the two phosphorus atoms. The optical properties of the benzo[b]phosphole–benzo[b]heterole hybrids are highly dependent on the benzo[b]heterole subunits. Steady‐state UV/Vis absorption/fluorescence spectroscopy, fluorescence lifetime measurements, and theoretical calculations of the non‐fused and acetylene‐fused benzo[b]phosphole–benzo[b]heterole π systems revealed that their emissive excited states consist of two different conformers in rapid equilibrium.     

单取代多金属氧酸盐有机亚胺衍生物(n-Bu4N)2[Mo6O18(≡NAr)](Ar=o-GH3OC6H4)的合成

采用N,N'-二环已基碳酰亚胺(DCC)脱水法,以(n-Bu4N)2[Mo6O19]DCC邻甲氧基苯胺=1.51.11.0的摩尔比,无水乙腈中加热回流12 h,通过丙酮/乙醇溶液重结晶两次,得到橘红色片状晶体.探讨了最佳反应条件DCC的量在1.0～1.1 mmol,反应时间12 h.通过元素分析,UV/Vis光谱和1H NMR谱的研究表明,该晶体是一种新的六钼酸盐的有机亚胺衍生物(n-Bu4N)2[Mo6O18(≡NAr)](Ar=o-CH3OC6H4).