Zur Reaktion von WOCl4 mit Mesitylgrignardreagenz – Kristallstrukturanalysen von [ClMg(THF)4{OWCl4(THF)}], [Mg(THF)4{OWCl4(THF)}2] und WOMes3(THF)2

Mesityl Oxo Molybdenum and Tungsten Compounds. III. Reactions of WOCl₄ with Mesityl Grignard Reagent – X-Ray Crystal Structures of [ClMg(THF)₄{OWCl₄(THF)}], [Mg(THF)₄{OWCl₄(THF)}₂], and WOMes₃(THF)₂ The reaction of WOCl₄ with MesMgBr (1 : 1) in tetrahydrofuran (THF) proceeds via reduction to tungsten(V), which can be isolated as [MgX(THF)₄][WOCl₄(THF)] ( 2 ) and by elimination of MgX₂ in form of [Mg(THF)₄{OWCl₄(THF)}₂] ( 3 ). The reaction of WOCl₄ with MesMgBr in the molar ratio 1 : 4 yields after reduction [WOMes₃(THF)] · THF ( 4 ). All complexes are characterized by X-ray structure analyses. In 2 and 3 [WOCl₄(THF)]^– anions are linked via their oxo ligands to the magnesium ions. 4 has a distorted trigonal bipyramidal coordination sphere.     

Reaction between [MgCl2(THF)2] and [MoOCl3(THF)2]. The Crystal Structures of [Mg(THF)6][MoOCl4THF]2 and [Mg2(m̈-Cl)3(THF)6][MoOCl4THF]

Two [MoOCl₃(THF)₂] molecules are used for detachment of two Cl atoms from [MgCl₂(THF)₂]. In such reaction a green crystalline salt [Mg(THF)₆][MoOCl₄THF]₂ IV is formed. Compound IV reacts further with 3 equivalents of bis(tetrahydrofuran)magnesium dichloride, yielding a green ionic [Mg₂(m?-Cl)₃(THF)₆][MoOCl₄THF] compound V . Compound IV and V vary only in a structure of cation what indicated that the tri-m?-chlorohexakis(tetrahydrofuran)dimagnesium(II) cation in V is really formed in reaction between [Mg(THF)₆]²⁺ cation and [MgCl₂(THF)₂]. The crystal structure of compounds IV and V has been solved by X-ray diffraction method. The [Mg(THF)₆]²⁺ cation forms the tetragonally distorted octahedron with the magnesium atom in the symmetry centre. In homobimetallic di-octahedral [Mg₂(m?-Cl)₃(THF)₆]⁺ cation the magnesium atoms are surrounded by three bridging chlorine atoms and three THF molecules. The structures of [MoOCl₄THF]^? in IV and V are similar. In those anions the molybdenum atom is hexacoordinated with four chlorine atoms in equatorial plane.     

Complications in metathesis reactions involving Grignard reagents: Effect of solvent on products obtained from the interaction of PhMgBr with GaCl3 or InBr3

The important role of supporting solvent in transmetallation reactions involving Grignard reagents is highlighted in the formation and crystallisation of the Group 13 ‘ate’ species, [Mg₃Br₃Cl₂(Et₂O)₆][GaPh₂Br₂] (1), [Mg₃Br₅(Et₂O)₆][InPh₂Br₂] (2), [MgBr(THF)₅][GaPh₃Br] (3), [MgBr(THF)₅][InPh₃Br] (4), [Mg(THF)₆][GaPh₂Br₂]₂ (5) obtained by reaction of PhMgBr with gallium and indium halides. The compounds have been characterised by ¹H NMR, elemental analyses, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.     

Influence of MgCl2 on Grignard reagent composition in tetrahydrofuran. III

Reaction of [MgCl₂(THF)₂] with [NBu₄][BF₄] yields the compounds [NBu₄][MgCl₄] (IV) and [Mg(THF)₆][BF₄]₂ (V). After addition of dioxane the reaction equilibrium shifts in the opposite direction. The formation of [MgCl₂(C₄H₈O₂)₂] in solution does not require the presence of MgCl₂. This compound may be formed in the reaction of dioxane with the ionic or molecular species formed by the magnesium atom in solution. The [NBu₄][BF₄] salt also reacts with the Grignard reagent to produce compound IV which confirms that there is a new equilibrium between [Mg(R)X(THF)_n] and [MgR₂(THF)₂], [MgCl₄]²⁻ and [Mg(THF)₆]²⁺. Bis(tetrahydrofuran)magnesium dichloride, because of its reactivity is only stable in Grignard reagent. For that reason the composition of the Grignard reagent in solution is best described as an equilibrium between [Mg(R)X(THF)_n] and [(THF)₄Mg(μ-Cl)₂MgR₂] and [RMg₂(μ-Cl)₃(THF)₅] rather than as a Schlenk equilibrium.     

Beiträge zur Chemie der Alkylverbindungen von Übergangsmetallen. XXXVII. Zur Existenz von 1-Norbornylverbindungen des Wolframs und Molybdäns

Contributions to the Chemistry of Transition Metal Alkyl Compounds. XXXVII. About the Existence of 1-Norbornyl Compounds of Tungsten and Molybdenum Reactions of WCl₆, WCl₄, WO₂Cl₂, WOCl₄, MoCl₅, and MoO₂(acac)₂ with 1-Norbornyl lithium (1-NorLi¹)) are described. From WCl₆ and WCl₄ [(1-Nor)₂W]_n is formed, whereas in dependence of the solvent WO₂Cl₂ and WOCl₄ are transformed into the complexes Li₂[1-NorWOCl₄] · THF, Li[WOCl₄], Li[WO₂Cl₂], and Li₂[WO₂Cl₂]. MoCl₅ and MoO₂(acac)₂ are reduced with formation of Li[MoCl₅], Li[MoO₂(acac)₂] and Li₂[MoO₂(acac)₂]. — Stable (1-Nor)₄M-derivatives of molybdenum and tungsten, comparable those of 3d-metals (M = Ti? Co) seem not to exist.     

Die Kristallstrukturen der Triarylzinkate [Mg2Br3(THF)6][ZnPh3] und [MgBr(THF)5][ZnMes3]

Crystal Structures of the Triarylzincates [Mg₂Br₃(THF)₆][ZnPh₃] and [MgBr(THF)₅][ZnMes₃] The title compounds were obtained from reactions of the phosphoraneiminato complex [ZnBr(NPMe₃)]₄ with excess Grignard reagents RMgBr (R = C₆H₅, 2,4,6-(CH₃)₃–C₆H₂) in THF solution. According to X-ray structure determinations the [ZnR₃]^– ions contain zinc atoms which are coordinated in a planar fashion with Zn–C distances of 200.7 pm (R = Ph) and 203.4 pm (R = Mes) in average.     

Spektroskopische und kristallographische Charakterisierung von [Cl3PNPCl3][MoOCl4] und die Kristallstruktur von [Cl3PNPCl3][MoCl6]

Spectroscopic and Crystallographic Characterization of [Cl₃PNPCl₃][MoOCl₄] and Crystal Structure of [Cl₃PNPCl₃][MoCl₆] [Cl₃PNPCl₃][MoCl₆] was obtained by reaction of MoCl₅ with [Cl₃PNPCl₃]Cl or [Cl₃PNPCl₃][PCl₆]. Its crystal was determined by X-ray diffraction (R = 0.072 for 889 observed reflexions). Lattice parameters: a = 811.9, b = 2086, c = 1016 pm, β = 101.7°, space group P2₁/c, Z = 4. The [Cl₃PNPCl₃]⁺ ions have a similar structure as in Cl₃PNPCl₃ [PCl₆] with PNP angles of 139°, but the crystal structures of the two compounds are not isotypic. Partial hydrolysis of [Cl₃PNPCl₃][MoCl₆] yields [Cl₃PNPCl₃][MoOCl₄] which forms green, very moisture sensitive crystals. X-ray diffraction patterns of [Cl₃PNPCl₃][MoOCl₄] single crystals exhibit planes of diffuse scattered radiation perpendicular to c^*, which show the presence of a two-dimensional disorder. Additional sharp reflexions correspond to an averaged structure with the lattice parameters a = 1598.4, b = 1141.2 and c = 415.1 pm, Z = 2, space group Pba2. Refinement of the averaged     

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 Characterization of Two Uranyl-Aryl “Ate” Complexes

Reaction of [UO₂Cl₂(THF)₃] with 3 equivalents of LiC₆Cl₅ in Et₂O resulted in the formation of first uranyl aryl complex [Li(Et₂O)₂(THF)][UO₂(C₆Cl₅)₃] ([Li][ 1 ]) in good yields. Subsequent dissolution of [Li][ 1 ] in THF resulted in conversion into [Li(THF)₄][UO₂(C₆Cl₅)₃(THF)] ([Li][ 2 ]), also in good yields. DFT calculations reveal that the U−C bonds in [Li][ 1 ] and [Li][ 2 ] exhibit appreciable covalency. Additionally, the ¹³C NMR chemical shifts for their C_ipso environments are strongly affected by spin-orbit coupling—a consequence of 5f orbital participation in the U−C bonds.     

Synthese und Struktur von Vanadium(III)- und Vanadium(IV)-silanolaten

Synthesis and Structures of Vanadium(III) and Vanadium(IV) Silanolates The syntheses of the new and partially known vanadium(III)-silanolate complexes [{V(OSiMe^t₂Bu)₃}₂(THF)] ( 1 ), [Li(THF)₂V(OSiMe^t₂Bu)₄] ( 2 ), [V(OSiMe^t₂Bu)(lut)] ( 3 ), V(OSiPh₃)₃(THF)₃ ( 4 ), [Li(THF)₄][V(OSiPh₃)₄](THF)₂ ( 5 ), [Li(DME)VMes(OSiMe^t₂Bu)₃] ( 7 ), [Li(THF)₄][VMes · (OSiPh₃)₃] ( 8 ), [Li(THF)₄][VMes₃(OSiMe^t₂Bu)] ( 9 ), and Na[VMes₃(OSiPh₃)](THF)₄ ( 10 ) as well as the vanadium(IV) compounds [V(OSiPh₃)₄] ( 6 ), [VMes₃(OSiMe^t₂Bu)] ( 11 ) and [VMes₃(OSiPh₃)] ( 12 ) are reported. In most cases the vanadium atom displays a coordination number of four. The dimeric structure of 1 with coordination numbers of four and five, respectively, has been deduced from molecular mass measurements, mass spectrometry and its magnetic properties. The crystal structures of compounds 2 , 4 , 5 , 9 and 11 were resolved. Complex 2 resembles a bridged contact ion pair in which both metal centres are in a tetrahedral coordination environment. In 4 the ligands are arranged trigonal bipyramidally with the THF molecules in the axial positions. Complexes 5 and 9 crystallize in separated ion paires with the vanadium in a tetrahedral coordination sphere. The crystal structure of 11 is analogous to that of 9 but with consequences due to the higher oxidation state. Oxidation of the vanadates(III), e. g. 5 , 9 and 10 , yields the corresponding vanadium(IV) compounds 6 , 11 and 12 .     

Synthese und Strukturaufklärung von neuen (Eisencarbonyl)zinkund ‐cadmiumchlorid‐Derivaten

Syntheses and Structure Elucidations of Novel (Ironcarbonyl)zinc and ‐cadmium Chloride Derivatives Reactions of zinc/cadmium chloride with Na₂[Fe(CO)₄] lead to a number of new (iron carbonyl)zinc/cadmium chlorides, wherein the reaction course depends on the used solvent used. In the reaction of ZnCl₂ with Na₂[Fe(CO)₄], three new substances can be prepared. The compound [Zn₂Cl₂Fe(CO)₄(THF)₂] ( 1 ), which consists of neutral polymeres, is formed in THF, the ionic compound [Na(DME)₃][Zn₂Cl₃Fe(CO)₄] ( 2 ) forms in DME, and from a mixture of THF and TMEDA the compound [Zn₂Cl₂Fe(CO)₄(TMEDA)₂] ( 3 ) is obtained as a monomere. Also by using CdCl₂, the reaction with Na₂[Fe(CO)₄] in THF leads to the polymeric compound ([(Cd₄Cl₆)Fe(CO)₄(THF)₅] ( 4 )). Carrying out the reaction in a mixture of toluene and DME leads to the formation of the ionic compound [Na(DME)₃]₂[Cd₆{Fe(CO)₄}₆Cl₂(DME)₂] ( 5 ) in which an annular dianion consisting of twelve metal atoms is found. From an aqueous solution and subsequent work‐up in THF, the compound [Fe(THF)₄(H₂O)₂][Cd₈{Fe(CO)₄}₄Cl₉(THF)₆]₂ ( 6 ) can be prepared which contains an cluster anion that is built of anellated six membered rings.     

Reaktionen von LiNPPh3 mit den Cyclooctatetraenid-Komplexen [Ln(C8H8)Cl(THF)2]2 von Cer und Samarium. Die Kristallstrukturen von [LiNPPh3]6, [Ln(C8H8)Li3Cl2(NPPh3)2(THF)3] (Ln = Ce,Sm) und [Li(THF)4][Sm(C8H8)2]

Reactions of LiNPPh₃ with the Cyclooctatetraenide Complexes [Ln(C₈H₈)Cl(THF)₂]₂ of Cerium and Samarium. Crystal Structures of [LiNPPh₃]₆, [Ln(C₈H₈)Li₃Cl₂(NPPh₃)₂(THF)₃] (Ln = Ce, Sm) and [Li(THF)₄][Sm(C₈H₈)₂] LiNPPh₃ reacts with the cyclooctatetraenide complexes [Ln(C₈H₈)Cl(THF)₂]₂ of cerium and samarium in tetrahydrofuran solution forming the phosphorane iminato complexes [Ln(C₈H₈)Li₃Cl₂(NPPh₃)₂(THF)₃]. According to crystal structure analyses these complexes show heterocubane structures under participation of the lanthanoid metal atom, of the three Li atoms as well as of the two Cl und the two N atoms of the NPPh₃^– groups. The crystal structure of LiNPPh₃ shows hexameric molecules with a Li₆N₆ polyhedron which is peripherally shielded by the phenyl groups. The structure of [Li(THF)₄][Sm(C₈H₈)₂], which has been isolated as a by-product, contains the samarium atom in a sandwichlike coordination by the two η⁸-C₈H₈^2– rings as it is also known from the corresponding anions with cerium and neodymium.     

Synthesen und Kristallstrukturen der chalkogenidoverbrückten Nickelclusterverbindungen [Ni5Se4Cl2(PPhEt2)6], [Ni12Se12(PnPr3)6] und [Ni18S18(PiPr3)6]

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Chalcogenido‐bridged Nickel Cluster Compounds [Ni₅Se₄Cl₂(PPhEt₂)₆], [Ni₁₂Se₁₂(PⁿPr₃)₆], and [Ni₁₈S₁₈(PⁱPr₃)₆] The reaction of (R)ESiMe₃ (R = SiMe₃, Mes = C₉H₁₁; E = S, Se) with [NiCl₂(PPhEt₂)₂] and [NiCl₂(PR₃)₂] (R = ⁿPr, ⁱPr) gives new chalcogenido‐bridged nickel cluster compounds [Ni₅Se₄Cl₂(PPhEt₂)₆]·2THF ( 1 ), [Ni₁₂Se₁₂(PⁿPr₃)₆]·2THF ( 2 ), and [Ni₁₈S₁₈(PⁱPr₃)₆]·2THF ( 3 ). The structures of these compounds were determined by single crystal X‐ray structural analyses.     

Morpholin als ambidenter Ligand

Morpholine as Ambident Ligand The reaction of MeInCl₂ with Li‐morpholinate [Li(Morph)] at 20 °C in THF gave after work‐up and recrystallization from diglyme the salt [Li(Diglyme){In₃Me₂Cl₄(Morph)₄}]·Diglyme ( 1 ). The treatment of the reaction mixture of MesInCl₂/Li(Morph) with wet THF yield as only isolated compound the coordination polymer [Li₆Cl₆(HMorph)₃] ( 2 ). Under similar conditions the reaction of InCl₃ with Li(Morph) led after work‐up in wet THF to [Li(Diglyme)₂][InCl₄(HMorph)₂] ( 3 ). 1 – 3 were characterized by NMR and IR spectroscopy as well as by X‐ray analysis. According to this, 1 contains the trinuclear anion [In₃Me₂Cl₄(Morph)₄]^? in which one of the morpholinate ligands is coordinated via N atom to the In³⁺ ions, while the O atom belongs to the coordination sphere of the Li⁺ ion. In 2 , LiCl forms a hexagonal heteroprismn, in which the morpholine molecules are responsible for a 3d network via coordination of both Lewis‐basic heteroatoms. 3 contains trans‐[InCl₄(Hmorph)₂]^? ions, connected by hydrogen bonding along [011].     

Anionic bipyridyl complexes of lanthanides. Structure of [Yb(bipy)3][Li(THF)4]

Reactions of Sm^II, Tb^III, Tm^II, Yb^II, and Lu^III iodides with 2,2′-bipyridyllithium in THF afford [Li(THF)₄][Ln(bipy) _n ] complexes (n=3 or 4) containing trivalent lanthanides. X-ray structural analysis demonstrated that in the crystalline state, the Yb derivative has the ionic structure, [Li(THF)₄]⁺[Yb(bipy)₃]^?. In THF solutions, the reversible ligand exchange between metal atoms occurs to yield neutral compounds [Ln(bipy) _n?1(THF) _x ] and [Li(bipy)(THF) _y ]. A decrease in the temperature shifts the equilibrium to ionic pairs.     

Darstellung und Strukturen neuartiger Triphenylsilylund Triphenylgermyl‐substituierter Gallane und Oligogallane – [Ga3(GePh3)6]–, das erste lineare Trigallan

Chemistry of Gallium. 20. Synthesis and Structures of Novel Triphenylsilyl and Triphenylgermyl Substituted Gallanes and Oligogallanes – [Ga₃(GePh₃)₆]^–, the First Linear Trigallane From the raction of sonochemically prepared “GaI” with LiEPh₃ (E = Si, Ge) the compounds [Li(THF)₂][GaI(EPh₃)₃] (E = Si: 22 , E = Ge: 24 ), [Li(THF)₄][GaI(SiPh₃)₃] ( 23 ), [Li(THF)₄][Ga₂(SiPh₃)₅] ( 21 ) and [Li(THF)₄][Ga₃(GePh₃)₆] ( 25 ) as well as polymeric Li(THF)I ( 20 ) were obtained and structurally characterized. 21 is a monoanionic digallane, exhibiting a trigonal planar and a tetrahedrally coordinated gallium centre. 25 has a linear Ga₃ core, where the terminal gallium atoms bear three GePh₃‐groups, each. The central Ga atom is only 2‐coordinated. Thus, 25 may be a valuable hint to the formation of larger gallium clusters with “naked” gallium atoms. Derivatives of 21 and 25 have been studied by DFT methods.     

The Ylide Adduct SOC2(PPh3)2 as Complex Ligand. Reaction with [Mn2(CO)10] and InCl3; Crystal Structures of [(CO)4Mn(SOC2{PPh3}2)2][Mn(CO)5] and (H2C{PPh3}2)[InCl4]2

The betain‐like SOC₂(PPh₃)₂ ( 1a ) reacts with [Mn₂(CO)₁₀] in THF to produce the salt‐like complex [(CO)₄Mn(SOC₂{PPh₃}₂)₂][Mn(CO)₅] ( 2 ). 1a is bonded via the sulfur atoms which are arranged in trans position in the octahedral environment of the manganese atom. With InCl₃ from CH₂Cl₂ solution the addition product [Cl₃In(SOC₂{PPh₃}₂)] ( 3 ) is obtained along with the salt (H₂C{PPh₃}₂)[InCl₄]₂ ( 4 ), which is the result of proton abstraction from the solvent. The crystal structures of 2· 0.5THF and 4· CH₂Cl₂ are reported. The compounds are further characterized by IR and ³¹P NMR spectroscopy.     

Synthesen und Strukturen neuer amido- und imidoverbrückter Cobaltcluster: [Li(THF)2]3[Co3(μ2-NHMes)3Cl6] (1), [Li(DME)3]2[Co18(μ4-NPh)3(μ3-NPh)12Cl3] (2), [Li(DME)3]2[Co6(μ4-NPh)(μ2-NPh)6(PPh2Et)2] (3) und [Li(THF)4][Co8(μ3-NPh)6(μ2-NPh)3(PPh3)2] (4)

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of new Amido- und Imidobridged Cobalt Clusters: [Li(THF)₂]₃[Co₃(μ₂-NHMes)₃Cl₆] (1), [Li(DME)₃]₂[Co₁₈(μ₄-NPh)₃(μ₃-NPh)₁₂Cl₃] (2), [Li(DME)₃]₂[Co₆(μ₄-NPh)(μ₂-NPh)₆(PPh₂Et)₂] (3), and [Li(THF)₄][Co₈(μ₃-NPh)₆(μ₂-NPh)₃(PPh₃)₂] (4) The reactions of cobalt(II)-chloride with the lithium-amides LiNHMes and Li₂NPh leads to an amido-bridged multinuclear complex [Li(THF)₂]₃[Co₃(μ₂-NHMes)₃Cl₆] ( 1 ) as well as to the imido-bridged cobalt cluster [Li(DME)₃]₂[Co₁₈(μ₄-NPh)₃(μ₃-NPh)₁₂Cl₃] ( 2 ). In the presence of tertiary phosphines two imido-bridged cobalt clusters [Li(DME)₃]₂[Co₆(μ₄-NPh)(μ₂-NPh)₆(PPh₂Et)₂] ( 3 ) and [Li(THF)₄][Co₈(μ₃-NPh)₆(μ₂-NPh)₃(PPh₃)₂] ( 4 ) result. The structures of 1 – 4 were characterized by X-ray single crystal structure analysis.     

Synthesen und Kristallstrukturanalysen von [SbI3(SbMe3)(THF)]2 und [Li(THF)4]2[Bi2Cl8(THF)2]

Syntheses and Crystal Structure Analyses of [SbI₃(SbMe₃)(THF)]₂ and [Li(THF)₄]₂[Bi₂Cl₈(THF)₂] The reaction of Me₃Sb with SbI₃ in tetrahydrofuran (THF) gives [SbI₃(SbMe₃)(THF)]₂ ( 1 ). [Li(THF)₄]₂[Bi₂Cl₈(THF)₂] ( 2 ) is formed by reaction of LiCl and BiCl₃ in tetrahydrofuran. The structures of ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) have been determined by X-ray diffractometry. Both structures contain centrosymmetric dimers with the geometry of edge sharing octahedra.     

Neue Kupfer(I,II)-Verbindungen

New Copper(I, II) Compounds Complexes of the type [Cu^II(N∩N)₂][Cu^ICl_1+x]_2x (N∩N = en, pn, 2-amino picoline) are prepared from Cu(N∩N)₂Cl₂ and copper(I) chloride. [Cu^II(enac)][Cu^ICl₂]₂ — a complex with a macrocyclic cation — is obtained, by the reaction of Cuen₂Cl₂ in aqueous acetone. Diacetyl monoxime partially reduces copper(II) of Cu(NSMe)₂Cl₂ and in this way causes the formation of [Cu(NSMe)_2][CuCl₃] (NSMe = β-aminoethyl methylsulfide). On the other hand a template reaction of this oxime with Cu(NSMe)₂ (ClO₄)₂ produces Cu^II(ONNSMe)(ClO₄) (HONNSMe?CH₃C(NOH)C(NCH₂CH₂SCH₃)CH₃), which shows a reduced paramagnetism. Basing on magnetic behaviour, i. r. and vis spectra the structure of the new compounds is discussed.