SYNTHESIS,CHARACTERIZATION AND PHOTOLUMINESCENT PROPERTIES OF NEW PLATINUM-CONTAINING POLY(FLUORENYLENEETHYNYLENE) ANCHORED WITH CARBAZOLE PENDANTS

A new luminescent and thermally stable platinum(Ⅱ) polyyne polymer trans-[-Pt(PBu_3)_2C=CArC=C-]_n(P1) containing the 2,7-fluorene chromophoric spacer substituted by pendant carbazolyl group via long alkyl bridges. The regiochemical structures of these compounds were studied by various spectroscopic analyses.We report the photophysical properties of this group 10 polymetallayne and a comparison was made to its binuclear model complex trans-[Pt(Ph)(PEt_3)_2C≡CArC≡CPt(Ph)(PEt_3)_2](M1) as well as to those ...     

Synthesis, Reaction and Structures of Functionally Substituted η~5-Cyclopentadienyl Compounds With Cr≡S Triple Bond [η~5-RC_5H_4Cr(CO)_2]_2S (R=CH_3C(O),CH_3O_2C,C-2H_5O_2C,CH_3CH(OH),CO_2H)

[η_5-OH_3C(O)C_5H_4Cr(CO)_2]_2S 1, [η~5-CH_3O_2CC_5H_4Cr(CO)_2]_2S 2 and [η~5-C_2H_5O_2CC_5H_4Cr(CO)_2]_2S 3 were prepared by the reactions of corresponding sodium salts of functional η~5-cyclopentadienyl-tricarbonylchromium anions with SOCl_2. Reduction of 1 with NaBH_4 prdouced [η~5-CH_3CH(OH)C_5H_4Cr(CO)_2]_2S 4, while saponification of 2 followed by acidification and recrystallization from acetone afforded [η~5-HO_2CC_5H_4Cr(CO)_2]_2S·nCH_3C·(O)CH_3 5. 1—5 are a new class of Cr≡S triple bond compounds containing functional organic group on the cyclopentadienyl ring. A single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis of 1 revealed that it consists of two identical organometallic fragments η~5-CH_3C(O)C_5H_4Cr(CO)_2 joined together by a sulfur atom via triple bonds. The geometry of structural unit Cr≡S≡Cr belongs to linearity and the average triple bond length of Cr≡S is 2.072(?).     

POLYMERIZATION OF ISOBUTYL VINYL ETHER CATALYSED BY DINUCLEAR HALF-TITANOCENES

Polymerization of isobutyl vinyl ether(IBVE)has been studied with mononuclear half-titanocene,CpTiCl_3[1]and dinuclear half-titanocenes,[(C_5H_4)_2(CH_2)_n][(TiCl_3)_2][2(n=3),3(n=6)],and[(C_5H_4)_2(CH_2)_n[(TiCl_2OR_2](R=2,6- diisopropylphenoxyl)[4(n=3),5(n=6)],in the presence of methyl aluminoxanes(MAO)as cocatalyst in methylene chloride.The influences of the length of polymethylene brigde and the substitution of aryloxy group at the metal center have been investigated at three polymerization temperatu...     

SYNTHESIS AND CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF A NOVEL TUNGSTEN-COPPER-SULFUR CUBANE-LIKE CLUSTER {W3CuS4[S2P(OC2H5)2]3(I)(μ-CH3COO)(C5H5N)}

<正> Within recent years, study work on trinuclear Mo clusters has attracted the attention of structural chemists. In particular, people have focussed their interest on trinuclear clusters with loose ligands, such as {Mo_3S_4[S_2P(OC_2H_5)_2]_4(H_2O)} and {W_3S_4[S_2P(OC_2H_5)_2]_4(H_2O)} , in which the H_2O     

Synthesis and Characterization of Organoboryl Germanium (Ⅱ) Oxides Containing Ge-O-B and Ge-O-B-O-Ge Cores

Organoboryl germanium(Ⅱ) oxides were synthesized from the 1,4-addition reaction of L'Ge(L'=HC[C(CH_2)N(Ar)]C(Me)N(Ar),Ar=2,6-iPr_2C_6H_3) with selected monosubstituted arylboronic acids RB(OH)_2(R=2,6-Me_2C_6H_3,2,4,6-Me_3C_6H_2,1-Naph) at the molar ratios of 1:1 and 2:1.The mononuclear products RB(OH)OGeL(L=CH[C(Me)N(Ar)]_2,Ar=2,6-iPr_2C_6H_3;R=2,6-Me_2C_6H_3(1),2,4,6-Me_3C_6H_2(2),1-Naph(3)) containing the Ge-O-B core were obtained smoothly through the 1:1 reaction.However,the reaction of L'Ge with 2,6-Me_2C_6H_3B(OH)_2 in a 2:1 ratio gave only the mononuclear product(1) instead of the expected binuclear one.What's more,a new borate compound [(2,6-Me_2C_6H_3)_4B_5O_6]~-[H:C]~+(4)(:C=C[N(iPr)C(Me)]_2) was concomitantly formed when the in situ prepared L'Ge was used as the precursor.In contrast,the use of 2,4,6-Me_3C_6H_2B(OH)_2 or1-NaphB(OH)_2 as the organoboryl source in the similar reaction led to the formation and isolation of the binuclear products RB(OGeL)2(R=2,4,6-Me_3C_6H_2(5),1-Naph(6)) containing the Ge-O-B-O-Ge core in a straight way.Compounds 1~6 were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.     

Heterometal–organic frameworks: Three novel copper(Ⅱ)–lanthanide(Ⅲ) 15-metallacrown-5 complexes based on pyrazinohydroxamic acid as new multiple-binding pentagonal platform

Reactions of copper(Ⅱ) sulfate or copper(Ⅱ) perchlorate,samarium(Ⅲ),erbium(Ⅲ) or neodymium(Ⅲ)nitrate(5/1 equiv.) with pyrazinohydroxamic acid(H_2Pyzha) in H_2O/Me0 H led to three new heterobimetallic 15-metallacrown-5 complexes.In a MeOH/H_2O solution,when adding inorganic salts,the ligands exist as protonated metallacrowns.In the solid state,their structures are more complicated as confirmed by X-ray analysis:metallacrown[Sm(H_2O)_3 {Cu(pyzha)}_5(H_2O)_2(MeOH)(HSO_4)_2]·(H_2O)_2(HSO_4)(1);[Nd(H_2O)_2(MeOH) {Cu(pyzha)}_5(ClO_4)_2(H_2O)_5(NO_3)](2);[Eu(H_2O)_2(MeOH) {Cu(pyzha)}_5(ClO_4)_2(H_2O)_5(NO_3)](3).The differentiation of atomic and ionic radii between the encapsulated lanthanide(Ⅲ) could be used to control the bowl-shape distortion of the metallacrowns from the planar geometry.The complex 1 clearly exhibits fluorescence behavior of samarium(Ⅲ),while 2and 3 show that of copper(Ⅱ) and ligand.     

SYNTHESIS AND CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF TWO TRINUCLEAR MOLYBDENUM CLUSTERS CONTAINING A LOOSE COORDINATION SITE, {Mo_3(μ_3—S)(μ—S)_3[S_2P(OEt)_2]_4-(C_3H_3ON)}·CH_3CN (Ⅰ) AND {Mo_3-(μ_3—O)(μ—S)_3[S_2P(OEt)_2]_4-(C_3H_3ON)}(Ⅱ)

The synthesis and crystal structure of two trinuclear molybdenum clusters containing a loosecoordination site, {Mo_3(μ_3-S)(μ-S)_3[S_2P(OEt)_2]_4(C_3H_3ON)}· CH_3CN (Ⅰ) and {Mo_3(μ_3- O)-(μ- S)_3[S_2P(OEt)_2]_4(C_3H_3ON)} (Ⅱ), are reported. Cluster (Ⅰ) belongs to the monoclinic spacegroup p2_1/n, a = 16.579 (3), b = 16.959 (2), c = 16.867 (2) A, β= 94.44 (1)°, V = 4728A~3,Z = 4, D_c = 1.778g·cm~(-3). The crystal structure was solved by the Patterson method with afina1 R value of 0.045. Cluster (Ⅱ) belongs to the triclinic space group Pi, a = 13.175 (4),b = 13.372(6), c = 16.656(3)A, α= 117.87(4), β= 60.09(3), γ= 109.03(3)°, ν= 2231A~3,Z = 2, D_3 = 1.798g·cm~(-3). Direct methods were used to solve the crystal structure with afinal R value of 0.066. Both clusters are monocapped trinuclear ones having an oxazoleoccupied coordination site as their main structural characteristic. The difference in cappingatoms results in the difference in their skeletons, Mo_S_4 in cluster (Ⅰ) vs. Mo_3OS_3     

Density Functional Theory Investigation on the Reaction Mechanisms of Ti(~3F) with CH_2Cl_2 and CHCl_3 to CH_2=TiCl_2 and HC÷TiCl_3

The reaction mechanisms of Ti(~3F) + CH_2C1_2→CH_2=TiCl_2 and Ti(~3F) + CHC1_3→HC÷TiCl_3 were investigated with Gaussian 03 program package at the B3PW91/6-311++G(d,p)level.The computational results revealed that:1) Both reaction systems are initiated by Ti(~3F) atom attacking the C atom of CH_2C1_2 and CHCl_3 to activate a C-Cl bond;2) Both reaction systems were carried out via triplet reaction channels;3) CH_2=TiCl_2 has singlet and triplet isomers,and the singlet one is more stable;4) The HOMO of CH_2=TiCl_2(S) illustrates a π-bonding interaction between C and Ti;5) Only singlet HC÷TiCl_3 was located,and the Mulliken atomic spin densities show that the two single electrons are mostly on the C atom.     

Three New Isostructural Metal-organic Coordination Polymers from Triangular Pyridinedicarboxylate Ligand:Syntheses,Structures and Properties

Three new isostructural coordination polymers, namely, [Mg(cpna)(H_2O)_2]_n(1), [Mn(cpna)(H_2O)_2]_n(2) and [Co(cpna)(H_2O)_2]_n(3)(H_2 cpna = 5-(3-carboxylphenyl)nicotic acid) are reported. They were synthesized by hydrothermal reactions of transition metal or alkaline earth metal chloride with 5-(3-carboxylphenyl)nicotic acid,respectively. Complexes 1～3 exhibit 2D layers with a 3,3-connected topology with Schl?fli symbol {4.82}. Such layers including hexagonal rings and a quadrangular ring are further extended into an ordered 3D framework by hydrogen bonds between the cpna~(2-) ligands and water molecules. The rare complex 1 has excellent luminescence and can be used as luminescent materials, while 2 and 3 possess prominent magnetism with potential applications in magnetic materials.     

Synthesis and Spectroscopic Characterizations of an Insulinomimetic Peroxovanadate Complex in Aqueous Solution

The reaction system of diperoxooxalatovanadate {K_3 [VO (O_2)_2-(C_2O_4)]·H_2O, bpV(Oxa)} and imidazole was studied in anaqueous solution by 1D multinuclear (~1H, ~(13)C and ~(51)V) NMR,2D NMR diffusion ordered spectroscopy (DOSY), and variabletemperature NMR techniques. It was shown that DOSY was auseful tool for the study of a mixture. All of the ~1H and ~(13)CNMR signals of the peroxovanadate (V) complexes were as-     

Synthesis and cytostatic activity of Pt(II) complexes of intramolecularly coordinated phosphine and stibine ligands

The intramolecularly coordinated phosphine and stibine ligands L¹PPh₂ ( 1 ), L²PPh₂ ( 2 ) and L²SbPh₂ ( 3 ) containing Y,C,Y‐chelating ligands, L¹ = 2,6‐(^tBuOCH₂)₂C₆H₄^? and L² = 2,6‐(Me₂NCH₂)₂C₆H₄^?, were prepared and characterized. The treatment of these ligands 1 , 2 , 3 with PtCl₂ yielded complexes trans‐{[2,6‐(^tBuOCH₂)₂C₆H₃]PPh₂}₂PtCl₂ (4), cis‐{[2,6‐(Me₂NCH₂)₂C₆H₃]PPh₂}PtCl₂ (5), and cis‐{[2,6‐(Me₂NCH₂)₂C₆H₃]SbPh₂}PtCl₂ (6) as the result of different ability of the starting compounds 1 , 2 , 3 to complex platinum centre. Compounds 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 were characterized by ¹H, ¹³C and ³¹P NMR spectroscopy and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry, and molecular structures of 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 were determined by X‐ray diffraction analysis. The substitution reactions of complexes 4 , 5 , 6 were also studied. The reaction of 5 and 6 with NaI yielded complexes {[2,6‐(Me₂NCH₂)₂C₆H₃]PPh₂}PtI₂ ( 7 ) and {[2,6‐(Me₂NCH₂)₂C₆H₃]SbPh₂}PtI₂ ( 8 ), while the same reaction of 4 with NaI did not proceed. As the compounds 7 and 8 structurally resemble cisplatin, complex {{[2‐(Me₂NCH₂)‐6‐(Me₂NHCH₂)C₆H₃]PPh₂}PtCl₂}⁺Cl^? ( 9 ) was prepared as water‐soluble platinum complex. The cytotoxic effect of complex 9 was evaluated on human T‐lymphocytic leukemia cells MOLT‐4 (IC₅₀ = 27.6 ± 1.8 µmol l^?1) and human promyelocytic leukemia HL‐60 (IC₅₀ = 55.9 ± 4.9 µmol l^?1). Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Insights into the Intramolecular Donor Stabilisation of Organostannylene Palladium and Platinum Complexes: Syntheses,Structures and DFT Calculations

The syntheses of the transition metal complexes cis‐[(4‐tBu‐2,6‐{P(O)(OiPr)₂}₂C₆H₂SnCl)₂MX₂] ( 1 , M=Pd, X=Cl; 2 , M=Pd, X=Br; 3 , M=Pd, X=I; 4 , M=Pt, X=Cl), cis‐[{2,6‐(Me₂NCH₂)₂C₆H₃SnCl}₂MX₂] ( 5 , M=Pd, X=I; 6 , M=Pt, X=Cl), trans‐[{2,6‐(Me₂NCH₂)₂C₆H₃SnI}₂PtI₂] ( 7 ) and trans‐[(4‐tBu‐2,6‐{P(O)(OiPr)₂}₂ C₆H₂SnCl)PdI₂]₂ ( 8 ) are reported. Also reported is the serendipitous formation of the unprecedented complexes trans‐[(4‐tBu‐2,6‐{P(O)(OiPr)₂}₂C₆H₂SnCl)₂ Pt(SnCl₃)₂] ( 10 ) and [(4‐tBu‐2,6‐{P(O) (OiPr)₂}₂C₆H₂SnCl)₃Pt(SnCl₃)₂] ( 11 ). The compounds were characterised by elemental analyses, ¹H, ¹³C, ³¹P, ¹¹⁹Sn and ¹⁹⁵Pt NMR spectroscopy, single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis, UV/Vis spectroscopy and, in the cases of compounds 1 , 3 and 4 , also by Mössbauer spectroscopy. All the compounds show the tin atoms in a distorted trigonal‐bipyramidal environment. The Mössbauer spectra suggest the tin atoms to be present in the oxidation state III. The kinetic lability of the complexes was studied by redistribution reactions between compounds 1 and 3 as well as between 1 and cis‐[{2,6‐(Me₂NCH₂)₂C₆H₃SnCl}₂PdCl₂]. DFT calculations provided insights into both the bonding situation of the compounds and the energy difference between the cis and trans isomers. The latter is influenced by the donor strength of the pincer‐type ligands.     

Remote Multiproton Storage within a Pyrrolide‐Pincer‐Type Ligand

A chemically non‐innocent pyrrole‐based trianionic (ONO)^3? pincer ligand within [(pyr‐ONO)TiCl(thf)₂] ( 2 ) can access the dianionic [(3H‐pyr‐ONO)TiCl₂(thf)] ( 1‐THF ) and monoanionic [(3H,4H‐pyr‐ONO)TiCl₂(OEt₂)][B{3,5‐(CF₃)₂C₆H₃}₄] ( 3‐Et₂O ) states through remote protonation of the pyrrole γ‐C π‐bonds. The homoleptic [(3H‐pyr‐ONO)₂Zr] ( 4 ) was synthesized and characterized by X‐ray diffraction and NMR spectroscopy in solution. The protonation of 4 by [H(OEt₂)₂][B{C₆H₃(CF₃)₂}₄] yields [(3H,4H‐pyr‐ONO)(3H‐pyr‐ONO)Zr][B{3,5‐(CF₃)₂C₆H₃}₄] ( 5 ), thus demonstrating the storage of three protons.     

The Influence of Substituents at C2 Carbon Atom of Thiosemicarbazones {R(H)C2=N3‐N2(H)‐C1(=S)‐N1H2} on their Dentacy in PtII/PdII Complexes: Synthesis,Spectroscopy, and Crystal Structures

The coordination chemistry of platinum(II) with a series of thiosemicarbazones {R(H)C²=N³‐N²(H)‐C¹(=S)‐N¹H₂, R = 2‐hydroxyphenyl, H₂stsc; pyrrole, H₂ptsc; phenyl, Hbtsc} is described. Reactions of trans‐PtCl₂(PPh₃)₂ precursor with H₂stsc (or H₂ptsc) in 1 : 1 molar ratio in the presence of Et₃N base yielded complexes, [Pt(η³‐ O, N³, S‐stsc)(PPh₃)] ( 1 ) and [Pt(η³‐ N⁴, N³, S‐ptsc)(PPh₃)] ( 2 ), respectively. Further, trans‐PtCl₂(PPh₃)₂ and Hbtsc in 1 : 2 (M : L) molar ratio yielded a different compound, [Pt(η²‐ N³, S‐btsc)(η¹‐S‐btsc)(PPh₃)] ( 3 ). Complex 1 involved deprotonation of hydrazinic (‐N²H‐) and hydroxyl (‐OH) groups, and stsc^2? is coordinating via O, N³, S donor atoms, while complex 2 involved deprotonation of hydrazinic (‐N²H‐) and ‐N⁴H groups and ptsc^2? is probably coordinating via N⁴, N³, S donor atoms. Reaction of PdCl₂(PPh₃)₂ with Hbtsc‐Me {C₆H₅(CH₃)C²=N³‐N²(H)‐C¹(=S)‐N¹H₂} yielded a cyclometallated complex [Pd(η³‐C, N³, S‐btsc‐Me)(PPh₃)] ( 4 ). These complexes have been characterized with the help of analytical data, spectroscopic techniques {IR, NMR (¹H, ³¹P), U.V} and single crystal X‐ray crystallography ( 1 , 3 and 4 ). The effects of substituents at C² carbon of thiosemicarbazones on their dentacy and cyclometallation are emphasized.     

cis‐Tetracarbonylbis(tricyclohexyl­phosphine)molybdenum(0) and pentacarbonyl(tricyclohexylphos­phine)molybdenum(0)

In the present redetermination of the complex cis‐tetra­carbonyl­bis­(tri­cyclo­hexyl­phosphine)molybdenum(0), (I), [Mo(C₁₈H₃₃P)₂(CO)₄] or cis‐{η¹‐[P(C₆H₁₁)₃]₂}Mo(CO)₄, the Mo atom has a distorted octahedral geometry with a large P—Mo—P angle of 104.8 (1)°. A strong trans influence on the carbonyls in (I) is seen in a shortening of the Mo—C and a lengthening of the C—O distances opposite the phosphines compared with those that are cis. This influence is greatly diminished in the complex penta­carbonyl­(tri­cyclo­hexyl­phosphine)­molyb­denum(0), (II), [Mo(C₁₈H₃₃P)(CO)₅] or {η¹‐[P(C₆H₁₁)₃]}­Mo(CO)₅, the core of which has a slightly distorted C_4v geometry.     

The First [4+2]‐Coordinated Tetraorganolead Compound: Synthesis,Structure and Conversion into a Triorganolead Cation,a Benzoxaphosphaplumbole,and Diorganolead Dihalides

The syntheses and molecular structures, as determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis, of the first intramolecularly [4+2]‐coordinated tetraorganolead compound {4‐t‐Bu‐2, 6‐[P(O)(OEt)₂]₂C₆H₂}PbPh₃ ( 2 ) and the triphenyllead chloride adduct of the first intramolecularly coordinated benzoxaphosphaplumbole {[1(Pb), 3(P)‐Pb(Ph)₂OP(O)(OEt)‐5‐t‐Bu‐7‐P(O)(OEt)₂]C₆H₂·Ph₃PbCl} ( 3a ) are reported. The reaction of 2 with [Ph₃C]⁺ [PF₆]^— and p‐MeC₆H₄SO₃H, respectively, provides the triorganolead salts {4‐t‐Bu‐2, 6‐[P(O)(OEt)₂]₂C₆H₂}PbPh₂⁺X^— ( 4 , X = PF₆; 4a , X = p‐MeC₆H₄SO₃). Reaction of 2 with bromine and hydrogen chloride, respectively, gives the diorganolead dihalides {4‐t‐Bu‐2, 6‐[P(O)(OEt)₂]₂C₆H₂}PbPhX₂ ( 5 , X = Br; 6 , X = Cl).     

Reactivity of Bridged Pentelidene Complexes with Isonitriles: A New Way to Pentel‐Containing Heterocycles

The reaction of [Cp*E{W(CO)₅}₂] (E=P ( 1 a ), As ( 1 b ); Cp*=1,2,3,4,5‐pentamethylcyclopentadienyl) with isonitriles RNC (R=tBu, cyclohexyl (Cy), nBu) depends on the steric demand of the substituent at the isonitrile as well as on the stoichiometry of the starting materials. With tBuNC only the Lewis acid/base adducts [Cp*E{W(CO)₅}₂(CNtBu)] (E=P ( 2 a ), As ( 2 b )) are formed. The use of Cy and n‐butylisonitrile leads first to the formation of the Lewis acid/base adduct, but only at low temperatures. At ambient temperatures, a rearrangement occurs and bicyclo[3.2.0]heptane derivatives of the type [{C(Me)C(CH₂)C(Me)C(Me)C(Me)}C(NR)‐ E{W(CO)₅}₂] (E=P, As; R=Cy, nBu) ( 3 a‐Cy , 3 b‐Cy , 3 a‐nBu and 3 b‐nBu ) are obtained. The use of a further equivalent of isonitrile results in products revealing two new structural motifs, the four‐membered ring derivatives [C(Cp*)N(R)C(NR)E{W(CO)₅}₂] ( 4 : E=P, As; R=Cy, nBu) and the bicyclic complexes [[{C(Me)C‐ (CH₂)C(Me)C(Me)C(Me)}C(NR)₂‐ E{W(CO)₅}₂] ( 5 : E=As; R=Cy). The reaction pathway depends on the substituent at the isonitrile. By treatment of 1 a with two equivalents of CyNC only a 2H‐1,3‐azaphosphet complex 4 a‐Cy (E=P; R=Cy) is formed. Treatment of 1 b with two equivalents of CyNC exclusively leads to the complex 5 b‐Cy (E=As; R=Cy). Treatment of 1 a with two equivalents of nBuNC results in a mixture of complexes, the 2H‐1,3‐azaphosphet 4 a‐nBu (E=P; R=nBu) and the bicyclic complex 5 a‐nBu (E=P; R=nBu). For the arsenidene complex 1 b a mixture of the 2H‐1,3‐azarsete complex 4 b‐nBu (E=As; R=nBu) and the bicyclic complex 5 b‐nBu (E=P, As; R=Cy, nBu) is obtained. Complex 4 b‐nBu is the first example of a 2H‐1,3‐azarsete complex. All products have been characterized by using mass spectrometry, NMR spectroscopy, and X‐ray diffraction analysis.     

π-Cyclopentadienyl-like derivatives of cobalt: synthesis of indenyl- and fluorenyl-bis(phosphite)-cobalt(I)

The compounds {Co(C₉H₇)[P(OR)₃]₂} (C₉H₇ = indenyl) and {Co(C₁₅H₉)[P(OR)₃]₂} (C₁₃H₉ = fluorenyl) (R = C₂H₅, i-C₃H₇) have been prepared by treating {CoBr[P(OC)₃]₃} with NaC₉H₇ and NaC₁₃H₉, respectively. The ¹H, ¹³C NMR, IR, and mass spectra of the new compounds are discussed. The preparation of {Co(C₉H₇)(CO)[P(OR)₃]} and {Co(C₁₃H₉)(CO)[P)OR)₃]} is also reported.     

Regiospecific Formation and Unusual Optical Properties of 2,5‐Bis(arylethynyl)rhodacyclopentadienes: A New Class of Luminescent Organometallics

A series of 2,5‐bis(arylethynyl)rhodacyclopentadienes has been prepared by a rare example of regiospecific reductive coupling of 1,4‐(p‐R‐phenyl)‐1,3‐butadiynes (R?H, Me, OMe, SMe, NMe₂, CF₃, CO₂Me, CN, NO₂, ?C?C‐(p‐C₆H₄?NHex₂), ?C?C?(p‐C₆H₄?CO₂Oct)) at [RhX(PMe₃)₄] ( 1 ) (X=?C?C?SiMe₃ ( a ), ?C?C‐(p‐C₆H₄?NMe₂) ( b ), ?C?C?C?C?(p‐C₆H₄?NPh₂) ( c ) or ?C?C?{p‐C₆H₄‐C?C?(p‐C₆H₄‐N(C₆H₁₃)₂)} ( d ) or Me ( e )), giving the 2,5‐bis(arylethynyl) isomer exclusively. The rhodacyclopentadienes bearing a methyl ligand in the equatorial plane (compound 1 e ) have been converted into their chloro analogues by reaction with HCl etherate. The rhodacycles thus obtained are stable to air and moisture in the solid state and the acceptor‐substituted compounds are even stable to air and moisture in solution. The photophysical properties of the rhodacyclopentadienes are highly unusual in that they exhibit, exclusively, fluorescence between 500–800 nm from the S₁ state, with quantum yields of Φ=0.01–0.18 and short lifetimes (τ=0.45–8.20 ns). The triplet state formation (Φ_ISC=0.57 for 2 a ) is exceptionally slow, occurring on the nanosecond timescale. This is unexpected, because the Rh atom should normally facilitate intersystem crossing within femto‐ to picoseconds, leading to phosphorescence from the T₁ state. This work therefore highlights that in some transition‐metal complexes, the heavy atom can play a more subtle role in controlling the photophysical behavior than is commonly appreciated.     

Experimental and Computational Studies on the Reactivity of a Terminal Thorium Imidometallocene towards Organic Azides and Diazoalkanes

The reaction of the base‐free terminal thorium imido complex [{η⁵‐1,2,4‐(Me₃C)₃C₅H₂}₂Th?N(p‐tolyl)] ( 1 ) with p‐azidotoluene yielded irreversibly the tetraazametallacyclopentene [{η⁵‐1,2,4‐(Me₃C)₃C₅H₂}₂Th{N(p‐tolyl)N?N? N(p‐tolyl)}] ( 2 ), whereas the bridging imido complex [{[η⁵‐1,2,4‐(Me₃C)₃C₅H₂]Th(N₃)₂}₂{μ‐N(p‐tolyl)}₂][(n‐C₄H₉)₄N]₂ ( 3 ) was isolated from the reaction of 1 with [(n‐C₄H₉)₄N]N₃. Unexpectedly, upon the treatment of 1 with 9‐diazofluorene, the NN bond was cleaved, an N atom was transferred, and the η²‐diazenido iminato complex [{η⁵‐1,2,4‐(Me₃C)₃C₅H₂}₂Th{η²‐[N?N(p‐tolyl)]}{N?(9‐C₁₃H₈)}] ( 4 ) was formed. In contrast, the reaction of 1 with Me₃SiCHN₂ gave the nitrilimido complex [{η⁵‐1,2,4‐(Me₃C)₃C₅H₂}₂Th{NH(p‐tolyl)}{N₂CSiMe₃}] ( 5 ), which slowly converted into [{η⁵‐1,2,4‐(Me₃C)₃C₅H₂}{η⁵:κ‐N‐1,2‐(Me₃C)₂‐4‐CMe₂(CH₂NN?CHSiMe₃)C₅H₂}Th{NH(p‐tolyl)}] ( 6 ) by intramolecular C? H bond activation. The experimental results are complemented by density functional theory (DFT) studies.