Ni(II) Complexes with Diisobutyldithiophosphinate Ions and o-Phenanthroline Molecules. Structure of [Ni(Phen)2(i-Bu2PS2)](i-Bu2PS2)

Paramagnetic compounds [Ni(Phen)(i-Bu₂PS₂)₂] (I), [Ni(Phen)₂(i-Bu₂PS₂)](i-Bu₂PS₂) (II), and [Ni(Phen)₃](i-Bu₂PS₂)₂ (III) (_eff = 3.03–3.14 _B) were synthesized by reacting Ni(i-Bu₂PS₂)₂ chelate with Phen. Their single crystals were grown. X-ray diffraction analysis of II was performed (CAD4 diffractometer, K radiation, 1181 F _hkl, R = 0.0378). The crystals are monoclinic: a = 14.039(2) Å, b = 18.030(2) Å, c = 18.118(2) Å = 105.52(1)°, V = 4418.9(9) ų, Z = 4, (calcd) = 1.259 g/cm³, space group P2₁/c. The structure is built of individual [Ni(Phen)₂(i-Bu₂PS₂)]⁺ cations and i-Bu₂PS₂ ^- anions. The coordination polyhedron of NiN₄S₂ is a distorted octahedron with four N atoms of two bidentate chelate ligands (Phen molecules) and with two S atoms of a bidentate cyclic ligand i-Bu₂PS₂ ^-. The electronic spectroscopy data for molecular complex I and ionic complex III suggest the octahedral structure of the NiN₂S₄ and NiN₆ chromophores, respectively.     

Monomeric [Ni(2,2"-Bipy){(i-C4H9)2PS2}2] and [Ni(Pz)2{(i-C4H9)2PS2}2] and Polymeric [Ni(Pz){(i-C4H9)2PS2}2]nComplexes (Pz = Pyrazine): Synthesis,Structures, and Properties

Diamagnetic [Ni(i-Bu₂PS₂)₂] compound (I) in ethanol reacts with 2,2"-bipyridine or pyrazine to give the paramagnetic complexes [Ni(2,2"-Bipy)(i-Bu₂PS₂)₂] (II), [Ni(Pz)₂(i-Bu₂PS₂)₂] (III), and [Ni(Pz)(i-Bu₂PS₂)₂] _n (IV) (_eff= 2.91–3.12 _B). Single crystals of IIwere grown for X-ray diffraction study. The crystals are monoclinic, a= 14.669(3) Å, b= 19.693(4) Å, c= 12.155(2) Å, = 107.51(3)°, V= 3348(1) ų, Z= 4; _calcd= 1.257 g/cm³, space group P2₁/c. The structure is built from monomeric molecules. The coordination polyhedron of the Ni atom is a distorted octahedron formed by four S atoms of two bidentate chelating i-Bu₂PS^– ₂ligands and by two N atoms of bidentate cyclic 2,2"-Bipy. Preliminary data for complexes IIIand IVindicate that they also contain an octahedral NiN₂S₄fragment. The structures of complexes I(square planar) and ofII–IV(octahedral) were confirmed by data from electron spectroscopy. Electronic absorption spectra were used to determine the rankings of the i-Bu₂PS^– ₂ions and Pz on a spectrochemical scale.     

Mixed-Ligand Coordination Compounds CdL{(i-C4H9)2PS2}2(L = Phen, 2,2"-Bipy,and 4,4"-Bipy): Synthesis,Structure, and Thermal Properties. Polymeric Structure of [Cd(4,4"-Bipy){(i-C4H9)2PS2}2]n

Volatile mixed-ligand compounds of Cd(i-Bu₂PS₂)₂with Phen, 2,2"-Bipy, and 4,4"-Bipy were synthesized. Their single crystals were grown. X-ray diffraction data (a CAD4 diffractometer, MoK radiation, 2140 F _hkl, R=0.0251) were used to determine the structure of [Cd(4,4"-Bipy)(i-Bu₂PS₂)₂]. The crystals are mono-clinic: a= 14.678(3) Å, b= 11.866(2) Å, c= 19.655(4) Å, = 102.17(3)°, V= 3346(1) ų, Z= 4, _calcd= 1.364 g/cm³, space group C2/c. The structure is built from linear polymeric chains arranged along the [010] direction. The coordination polyhedron of the Cd atom is a distorted octahedron (4S + 2N). The thermal properties of these compounds, studied both in air and in vacuo, allow one to use them for preparing CdS films by chemical precipitation from the gas phase.     

Synthesis and X-Ray Crystal Structure Study of ]2-Methyl-4-(2-methylbenzoyl)-phenoxy] Acetic Acid Hydrazide

Benzophenone analog 3 has been synthesized and characterized by the X-ray diffraction (XRD) method. The compound crystallizes in a monoclinic space group P2₁/c with cell parameters a = 7.701(8) Å, b = 7.151(5) Å, c= 28.323(3) Å, = 104.639(4)°, Z = 4. The structure exhibits intra- and intermolecular hydrogen bonding of the type N–HO, C–HO, and N–HN. The molecules are interlinked through hydrogen bonds forming an infinite chain. This polymeric-like structure may play an important role in biological activity.     

Copper(I) Complexes with N-Allylquinolinium Bromide [C9H7N(C3H5)]CuBr2 and [C9H7N(C3H5)]Cu2Br3: Synthesis and Crystal Structure

Crystals of [₉₇N(₃₅)]uBr₂ (IV) and [₉₇N(₃₅)][u₂Br₃] (V) were prepared by ac electrochemical synthesis from uBr₂, N-allylquinolinium bromide, on copper electrodes in the ethanol–benzene medium. X-ray diffraction study has shown that crystals IV and V are monoclinic: space group A2₁/a, a = 13.776(3) Å, b = 14.304(3) Å, c = 13.147(2) Å, = 107.90(1) Å, V = 2465(2) ų, Z = 8 for IV and space group P2₁/n, a = 13.881(2) Å, b = 15.446(2) Å, c = 7.111(1) Å, = 104.64(1)°, V = 1475.0(8) ų, Z = 4 for V. Structures IV and V are built of the N-allylquinolinium cations and different anions i.e., (CuBr₂) ^n- _n forming infinite chains in IV and peculiar {[Cu^I ₄Br₆]^2–} _n arranged in polymeric chains in V. In the latter case, two independent metal atoms have trigonal–pyramidal and trigonal–planar environments. In the structures of both compounds, the C=C bond of the allyl group is not involved in coordination with the Cu(I) atom.     

On the crystal chemistry of three copper(II)-arsenates: Cu3(AsO4)2-III,Na4Cu(AsO4)2, and KCu4(AsO4)3

The three copper(II)-arsenates were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions; their crystal structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction methods:Cu₃(AsO₄)₂-III:a=5.046(2) Å,b=5.417(2) Å,c=6.354(2) Å, =70.61(2)°, =86.52(2)°, =68.43(2)°,Z=1, space group ,R=0.035 for 1674 reflections with sin / 0.90 Å^–1.Na₄Cu(AsO₄)₂:a=4.882(2) Å,b=5.870(2) Å,c=6.958(3) Å, =98.51(2)°, =90.76(2)°, =105.97(2)°,Z=1, space group ,R=0.028 for 2157 reflections with sin / 0.90 Å^–1.KCu₄(AsO₄)₃:a=12.234(5) Å,b=12.438(5) Å,c=7.307(3) Å, =118.17(2)°,Z=4, space group C2/c,R=0.029 for 1896 reflections with sin / 0.80 Å^–1.Within these three compounds the Cu atoms are square planar [4], tetragonal pyramidal [4+1], and tetragonal bipyramidal [4+2] coordinated by O atoms; an exception is the Cu(2)^[4+1] atom in Cu₃(AsO₄)₂-III: the coordination polyhedron is a representative for the transition from a tetragonal pyramid towards a trigonal bipyramid. In KCu₄(AsO₄)₃ the Cu(1)^[4]O₄ square and the As(1)O₄ tetrahedron share a common O—O edge of 2.428(5) Å, resulting in distortions of both the CuO₄ square and the AsO₄ tetrahedron. The two Na atoms in Na₄Cu(AsO₄)₂ are [6] coordinated, the K atom in KCu₄(AsO₄)₃ is [8] coordinated by O atoms.Die drei Kupfer(II)-Arsenate wurden unter Hydrothermalbedingungen gezüchtet und ihre Kristallstrukturen mittels Einkristall-Röntgenbeugungsmethoden ermittelt:Cu₃(AsO₄)₂-III:a = 5.046(2) Å,b = 5.417(2) Å,c = 6.354(2) Å, = 70.61 (2)°, = 86.52(2)°, = 68.43(2)°,Z = 1, Raumgruppe ,R = 0.035 für 1674 Reflexe mit sin / 0.90 Å^–1.Na₄Cu(AsO₄)₂:a = 4.882(2) Å,b = 5.870(2) Å,c = 6.958(3) Å, = 98.51(2)°, = 90.76(2)°, = 105.97(2)°,Z = 1, Raumgruppe ,R = 0.028 für 2157 Reflexe mit sin / 0.90 Å^–1.KCu₄(AsO₄)₃:a = 12.234(5) Å,b = 12.438(5) Å,c = 7.307(3) Å, = 118.17(2)°,Z = 4, Raumgruppe C2/c,R = 0.029 für 1896 Reflexe mit sin / 0.80 Å^–1.Die Cu-Atome in diesen drei Verbindungen sind durch O-Atome quadratisch planar [4], tetragonal pyramidal [4 + 1] und tetragonal dipyramidal [4 + 2]-koordiniert; eine Ausnahme ist das Cu(2)^{[4 + 1]}-Atom in Cu₃(AsO₄)₂-III: Das Koordinationspolyeder stellt einen Vertreter des Übergangs von einer tetragonalen Pyramide zu einer trigonalen Dipyramide dar. In KCu₄(AsO₄)₃ haben das Cu(1)^[4]O₄-Quadrat und das As(1)O₄-Tetraeder eine gemeinsame O—O-Kante von 2.428(5) Å, was eine Verzerrung der beiden Koordinationsfiguren CuO₄-Quadrat und AsO₄-Tetraeder bedingt. Die zwei Na-Atome in Na₄Cu(AsO₄)₃ sind durch O-Atome [6]-koordiniert, das K-Atom in KCu₄(AsO₄)₃ ist [8]-koordiniert.

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Zur Kristallchemie dreier Kupfer (II)-Arsenate: Cu₃(AsO₄)₂-III, Na₄Cu(AsO₄)₂ und KCu₄(AsO₄)₃

     

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Copper(I) Complexes with N-Allylhexamethylenetetraminium Chloride Obtained in Different Acidic Media

The crystals of [(CH₂)₆N₄(C₃H₅)]Cu₂Cl₃ (I), [(CH₂)₆N₄(C₃H₅)]Cu₂Cl₃ (II), and [(CH₂)₆N₄(C₃H₅)]CuCl₂ (III) complexes were electrochemically synthesized (ac) from CuCl₂ · 2H₂O and N-allylhexamethylenetetraminium chloride in ethanol solutions at pH 6, 4.5, and 3. Their structures were determined using X-ray diffraction analysis (DARCh diffractometer, MoK radiation, /2 scan mode). Complex Icrystallizes in the monoclinic system: space group A2/a, a = 24.812(6) Å, b = 8.855(3) Å, c = 12.080(2) Å, = 89.21(3)°, and Z = 8. Complex II crystallizes in the triclinic system: space group P , a = 7.618(2) Å, b = 7.048(2) Å, c = 13.150(3) Å, = 97.50(2)°, = 92.70(2)°, = 100.74(2)°, and Z = 2. The crystals of complex III are orthorhombic: space group Pmn2₁, a = 7.478(2) Å, b = 8.827(2) Å, c = 9.662(3) Å, Z = 2. The organic cation in complex I acts as a tridentate ,,-ligand; that in complex II, as a bidentate ,-ligand. In complex III, the organic cation is involved in coordination with the copper(I) atom only through one nitrogen atom.     

Copper(II) Complexes with N-(3-Hydroximino-2-methylbutan-2-yl)methylamine (HL): Synthesis and Properties. Crystal and Molecular Structures of [Cu(HL)Cl2] and [Cu(HL)(H2O)2SO4]n

Paramagnetic copper(II) complexes with N-(3-hydroximino-2-methylbutan-2-yl)methylamine (HL), namely, Cu(HL)Cl₂(I), Cu(HL)(SO₄) · 2H₂O (II), and Cu(HL)(NO₃)₂(III), were obtained. The crystal structures of I and II were determined. The blue crystals of these compounds are monoclinic. For I(C₆H₁₄Cl₂CuN₂O): a = 8.820(1) Å, b = 6.511(1) Å, c = 18.255(2) Å, = 92.86(1)° V = 1047.0(2) ų, space group P2₁/c, _calcd = 1.679 g/cm³, Z = 4 for R ₁ = 0.0250; for II(C₆H₁₈CuN₂O₇S): a = 9.999(2) Å, b = 9.927(2) Å, c = 12.963(3) Å, = 106.37(3)°, V = 1234.5(4) ų, space group P2₁/c, _calcd = 1.753 g/cm³, Z = 4 for R ₁ = 0.0324. Crystals of I have a molecular structure. The Cu coordination polyhedron is a square bipyramid (2N + 2Cl + Cl + Cl) due to additional contacts with two Cl atoms from the neighboring molecules. Structure II is built from polymeric chains. The environment of the Cu atom is a distorted cis-octahedron (2N + 2O(H₂O) + 2O(SO₄)). Complexes I–IIIare characterized by IR and EPR spectroscopy.     

Palladium Clusters Pd4(SEt)4(OAc)4and Pd6(SEt)12: Structure and Properties

Palladium clusters Pd₄(SEt)₄(OAc)₄(I) and Pd₆(SEt)₁₂(II) were synthesized and studied. Their structure was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. For I, a= 9.774(2) Å, b= 10.821(2) Å, c= 13.061(3) Å, = 92.88(3)°, V= 1379.6(5) ų, (calcd.) = 2.182 g/cm³, space group P2₁/n, Z= 4, N _ref= 1558, and R= 0.031; for II, a= 10.581(1) Å, b= 10.584(2) Å, c= 11.478(2) Å, = 101.62(1)°, = 104.95(1)°, = 106.74(1)°, V= 1135.2(4) ų, (calcd) = 2.007 g/cm³, space group P1, Z= 1, N _ref= 2828, and R= 0.022. In cluster I, four Pd atoms form a planar cycle. The neighboring palladium atoms are bound by two acetate or by two mercaptide bridges, the Pd···Pd distances being 3.036–3.195 Å. In cluster II, Pd atoms form a planar six-membered cycle with Pd···Pd distances of 3.083–3.127 Å. The neighboring palladium atoms are bound by two mercaptide bridges. The formation of analogous clusters in solution was confirmed by IR spectroscopy.     

Kristallstruktur von Trimethylisocyanursäure, (CH3NCO)3, und von Trichlorisocyanursäure-1/2-Ethylenchlorid, (ClNCO)3·1/2C2H4Cl2

X-ray crystal structure analyses of (CH₃NCO)₃ (M) and (ClNCO)₃·1/2C₂H₄Cl₂ (C) were carried out at room temperature (MoK, graphite monochromator, =0.71069 Å): 1.M=171.16, monochlinic, P2₁/c,a=14.848 (1) Å,b=13.400 (2) Å,c=8.149 (1) Å, =100.87 (1)°,V=1 592.3 ų,Z=8,F(000)=720,d _x =1.428 Mgm^–3, =76m^–1,R=6.51%,R _w =7.01% (964 reflections, 218 parameters). 2.M=281.89, monochlinic, P 2₁/c,a=9.416 (3) Å,b=5.728 (1) Å,c=18.199 (8) Å, =98.64 (2)°,V=970.4 Å₃,Z=4,F(000)=556,d _x =1.929 Mgm^–3, =1.11 mm^–1,R=3.96%,R _w =3.44% (605 reflections, 132 parameters). The ring systems together with the C atoms of the methyl groups in (M) and with the Cl atoms in (C) are planar and have D_3h-symmetry. Bond lengths and bond angles are discussed with regard to¹⁴N-NQR,³⁵Cl-NQR and vibrational spectroscopic data.

     

Monodentate and Bridging Bidentate Functions of Pyrazine in the Crystal Structures of [Ni(Pz)2{(i-C4H9)2PS2}2] and [Ni(Pz){(i-C4H9)2PS2}2]n

The structures of mixed-ligand complexes [Ni(Pz)₂{(i-C₄H₉)₂PS₂}₂] (I) and [Ni(Pz){(i-C₄H₉)₂PS₂}₂] _n (II) were determined from single-crystal X-ray diffraction data (CAD-4 diffractometer, MoK radiation, 1527 and 2387 F_hkl, R = 0.0360 and R = 0.0491). The crystals of both complexes are monoclinic with cell dimensions a = 9.180(2), b = 16.002(3), c = 11.547(2) , = 104.92(3)°, V = 1639.0(6) ³, Z = 2, space group P2₁/n and a = 30.718(6), b = 11.036(2), c = 19.606(4) , = 118.90(3)°, V = 5819(2) ³, Z = 8, space group C2/c. The crystal structure of I consists of monomer molecules, in which the NiN₂S₄ unit is a compressed octahedron, and the monodentate Pz molecules are in the trans position. The structure of complex II consists of infinite zigzag chains along the c axis. The Ni atom has a distorted octahedral environment (2N+4S). The bridging bidentate Pz molecules are in the cis position. The packing modes and their interactions in the structures are discussed.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and characterizations of two novel cubane-like and double cubane-like molybdenum-copper-sulphur clusters {MoCu3S3(S2COEt)}(O)(Ph3P)3 and {Mo2Cu6S6(SCMe3)2}(O)2(Ph3P)4

Two novel heterometallic cubane-like and double cubane-like clusters, {MoCu₃S₃(S₂COEt)}(O)(Ph₃P)₃ I and {Mo₂Cu₆S₆(SCMe₃)₂}(O)₂(Ph₃P)₄ II, were synthesized by reaction of {MoCu₂S₃}(O)(Ph₃P)₃ with CuS₂COEt and CuSCMe₃, respectively. ClusterI crystallized in the triclinic space group (2) witha=12.766(6) Å,b=22.904(5) Å,c=10.522(3) Å, =99.86(2)°, =109.68(2)°, =86.84(3)°,V=2854(2) ų,Z=2,R=0.049 for 6622 observed reflections (I>5(I)) and 410 variables. ClusterII crystallized in the triclinic space group (2) with dimensionsa=14.212(4) Å,b=14.725(5) Å,c=12.396(8) Å, =110.32(4)°, =90.40(5)°, =62.88(2)°,V=2129(2) ų,Z=1,R=0.039 for 6020 observed reflections (I>3(I)) and 461 variables. ClusterI consists of a neutral cubane-like molecule with the core {MoCu₃S₃(S₂COEt)}²⁺, in which one corner of the cubane-like core is a novel triply bridging bidentate 1,1-dithiolato (xanthate, S₂COEt^–) ligand. ClusterII is a double cubane-like one, in which two cubane-like cores {MoCu₃S₃(SCMe₃)}²⁺ are connected by two Cu-S bonds of the triply bridging monothiolato (SCMe ₃ ^– ) ligand. Two different pathways of unit construction from a small heterometallic cluster {MoCu₂S₃}(O)(Ph₃P)₃ have been outlined. Comparisons of the selected bond lengths and bond angles for the cubane-like core {MoCu₃S₃ X} (X=Cl^–, Br^–, S₂COEt^–, SCMe ₃ ^– ) are given. Spectroscopic properties of the title clusters are also reported.     

Gold(I) Formamidinate Clusters: The Structure, Luminescence, and Electrochemistry of the Tetranuclear, Base-Free [Au4(ArNC(H)NAr)4]

The structures of the tetragold(I) formamidinate cluster complexes, [Au₄(ArNC(H)NAr)₄], Ar=C₆H₄-4-OMe (1), C₆H₃-3,5-Cl (2), C₆H₄-4-Me (3), have been characterized by x-ray crystallography. The range of AuAu distances is 2.8–3.0 Å. The angles at AuAuAu are acute and obtuse 70 and 109°, 88 and 91°, and 63 and 116° in 1, 2, and 3, respectively. The four gold atoms are located at the corner of a rhomboid with the formamidinate ligands bridged above and below the near plane of the four Au(I) atoms. The tetranuclear gold(I) complexes show a bright blue-green luminescence under UV light, with an emission at 490 nm and a weak emission at 530 nm in the solid state, at room temp and 77 K. The oxidation of the formamidinate cluster, 1, has been studied electrochemically in 0.1 M Bu₄NPF₆/CH₂Cl₂ at a Pt working electrode with different scan rates. Three waves were obtained, 0.75, 0.95, and 1.09V vs. Ag/AgCl at a scan rate of 500 mV/s, the three waves are reversible. The potentials are independent of the scan rate in the range 50 mV/s to 3 V/s. The current at the third wave is larger than those at the first two.     

X-ray Diffraction Structural Study of Acid Pyridinium Hexamolybdochromate(III)

Acid pyridinium hexamolybdochromate(III) (₅₅NH)H₂[CrMo₆O₁₈(OH)₆] · 6H₂O was synthesized and structurally characterized. The crystals are monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 11.400(2) Å, b = 11.165(2) Å, c = 11.665(2) Å, = 104.39(3)°, Z = 2, _calcd = 2.789 g/cm³.     

Complexation with diol host compounds. Part 1. Structures of the 1:2 molecular complexes oftrans-9, 10-dihydroxy-9,10-diphenyl-9,10-dihydroanthracene with acetophenone and with 3-methylcyclopentanone

The structures of the 1:2 molecular complexes of trans -9,10-dihydroxy-9,10-diphenyl-9,10-dihydroanthracene with acetophenone (1), (C₂₆H₂₀O₂·2 C₈H₈O) and with 3-methylcyclopentanone (2), (C₂₆H₂₀O₂·2C₆H₁₀O) have been determined by X-ray crystallography. The crystal data are as follows: Compound (1):P ,a =8.979(5) Å,b =9.316(3) Å,c = 11.12(1) Å, =94.40(6)°, = 106.53(6)°, = 109.92(5)°,V = 822.94 ų,Z = 1,R = 0.097 for 2549 unique reflections. Compound (2):P ,a = 8.958(7) Å,b =9.815(4) Å,c = 9.807(4) Å, = 96.88(3)°, = 109.21(8)°, = 103.33(7)°,V = 774.10 ų,Z = 1,R = 0.059 for 2494 unique reflections. The intermolecular arrangements in both structures are characterised by host-to-guest hydrogen bonding interactions. The thermal properties of compound (2) have been characterised by DTA and TGA thermograms.     

Hydrothermal Syntheses and Structural Characterization of One-Dimensional [Cu4Br2I3(C12H8N2)2] n and Molecular Cu3Br3(C12H8N2)2

The hydrothermal reactions of CuBr₂, CuX (X=Br, I), and phen (phen=1,10-phenanthroline, C₁₂H₈N₂) have lead to the syntheses of two novel complexes of one-dimensional [Cu₄Br₂I₃(phen)₂] _n 1 and trinuclear discrete cluster Cu₃Br₃(phen)₂ 2. Both compounds were characterized by singe-crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystal data for 1. Monoclinic, space group P2 ₁/c with a=14.054(3) Å, b=13.700(3) Å, c=15.920(3) Å, =114.16(3)°, Z=2; 2. Monoclinic, space group C2/c with a=10.040(2) Å, b=14.516(3) Å, c=16.319(3) Å, =94.29(3)°, Z=6.     

Tetraethylammonium acetate tetrahydrate, (C2H5)4N+ CH3COO− · 4H2O,a layer structure with cations sandwiched between nets of puckered polygons formed by hydrogen-bonded anions and water molecules

Crystals of (C₂H₅)₄N⁺ CH₃COOO^– · 4H₂O crystallize in space groupP , witha=12.327(2),b=17.196(6),c=8.753(3) Å, =94.28(2), =91.09(2), =120.30(2)°, andZ=4. The structure was solved by direct methods and refined toR _F -0.060 for 4803 MoK data. In the crystal structure, ordered (C₂H₅)₄N⁺ cations are sandwiched between puckered layers of hydrogen-bonded water molecules and acetate anions. Each wateranion layer is constructed from an edge-sharing assembly of six independent, irregular, and non-planar polygons (two nonagons, two hexagons and two pentagons). All protons in the scheme of hydrogen bonding are uniquely located. Supplementary Data relating to this article are deposited with the British Library as Supplementary Publication No. SUP 82036 (33 pages).Dedicated to Professor G. A. Jeffrey on the occasion of his retirement.     

Molecular Packing in the Crystal Structures of Mixed-Ligand Complexes [ZnPhen{(i-C4H9)2PS2}2] and [Zn(2,2′-Bipy){(i-C4H9)2PS2}2]

Volatile mixed-ligand complexes of Zn(i-Bu₂PS₂)₂ with Phen and 2,2-Bipy have been synthesized. The crystal structures of the complexes ZnPhen{(i-C₄H₉)₂PS₂}₂ and Zn(2,2-Bipy){(i-C₄H₉)₂PS₂}₂ were determined by single crystal X-ray diffractometry (CAD-4 diffractometer, MoK radiation, 2100 F_hkl, R = 0.0423 for the first complex and 2003 F_hkl, R = 0.0486 for the second). The crystals are monoclinic with cell dimensions a = 17.580(4), b = 9.969(2), c = 19.175(4) , = 90.33(3)°, V = 3360(1) ³, Z = 4, d _calc = 1.313 g/cm³, space group P2/n (for the Phen complex); a = 24.219(5), b = 11.386(2), c = 24.916(5) , = 97.70(3)°, V = 6809(2) ³, Z = 8, d _calc = 1.249 g/cm³, space group C2/c (for the 2,2-Bipy complex). The complexes are constructed from discrete monomer molecules. The coordination polyhedra of the Zn atoms are distorted tetrahedra formed by two S atoms of the two monodentate i-Bu₂PS ₂ ^- ligands and two N atoms of the cyclic bidentate Phen or 2,2-Bipy molecules. Intermolecular interactions and packings in the structures are analyzed.     

Bis[(1,2-bis(2-(o-hydroxyphenoxy)ethyloxy)ethane)-(isothiocyanato)potassium] [K2(NCS)2(C18H22O6)2]: Crystal and Molecular Structure

Complex of podand 1,2-bis(2-(o-hydroxyphenoxy)ethyloxy)ethane (L) with potassium thiocyanate, [K₂(NCS)₂L₂] (I) was synthesized and studied using X-ray diffraction analysis: space group P , a = 7.771 Å, b = 11.711 Å, c = 11.965 Å, = 72.22°, = 79.21°, = 89.07°, Z = 1. Structure I was solved by direct method and anisotropically refined by the full-matrix least-squares method to R = 0.040 for all 4370 independent reflections (CAD4 autodiffractometer, MoK ). Structure I contains [K(NCS)L] monomers of the host–guest type united into centrosymmetrical [K₂(NCS)₂L₂] dimers via two bridging OH groups (one group from two L podands). In the monomer, the L podand appears as though to envelope the octacoordinated K⁺ cation, whose the coordination polyhedron is a strongly distorted hexagonal bipyramid with all six oxygen atoms of the L podand in its base and the N atom of the SCN^– ligand and the O atom of one of OH group of the neighboring (in dimer) L podand at its axial vertices. Molecules of I in crystal are joined through the O–H···N hydrogen bonds to form broad infinite chains along the x-axis.     

The crystal and molecular structure of a dinuclear copper(II) complex of a Robson-type macrocycle, [Cu2(C26H30N4O2)(H2O)2](BF4)2

Summary The crystal structure of the dinuclear complex [Cu₂(C₂₆H₃₀-N₄O₂)(H₂O)₂](BF₄)₂ was determined by x-ray crystallography. The crystals are triclinic, P¯1, witha = 10.945(5),b = 8.703(5),c = 8.495(5) Å, = 103.86(3)°, = 105.73(3)°, = 85.77(3)°, V = 756 ų D_c = 1.65 g cm^–3 for Z = 1. The copper(II) atoms are 5-coordinate and square-pyramidal. Selected bond distances are: Cu-N, 1.91 Å (mean); Cu-O(base) = 1.90(1) and 1.91(1) Å; Cu-O(apical) = 2.47(1) Å; There are O(water)-H ... F interionic hydrogen bonds in the structure. The Cu .. Cu distance is 2.847 Å.