Formation of Isomeric Tetrathiotungstate Clusters [{Cp*Ru(CO)}2(WS4){W(CO)4}] by the Reaction of [Cp*2Ru2S4] with [W(CO)3(MeCN)3]

Thermal and photochemical interconversion occurs between the isomeric pair of tetrathiotungstate [WS₄]²⁻ clusters 1 and 2 , which were formed by thermolysis of [Cp^*₂Ru₂S₄] and [W(CO)₃(MeCN)₃] [Eq. (1)] and then structurally characterized. During synthesis, a dramatic redistribution of ligands between the Ru and W atoms takes place without the loss of any CO and S ligands.     

Structural chemistry of "defect" cyanometalate boxes: (Cs subset [CpCo(CN)3]4[Cp*Ru]3) and (M subset [Cp*Rh(CN)3]4[Cp*Ru]3) (M = NH4, Cs)

A series of heptametallic cyanide cages are described; they represent soluble analogues of defect-containing cyanometalate solid-state polymers. Reaction of 0.75 equiv of [Cp*Ru(NCMe)3]PF6, Et(4)N[Cp*Rh(CN)3], and 0.25 equiv of CsOTf in MeCN solution produced (Cs subset [CpCo(CN)3]4[Cp*Ru]3)(Cs subset Rh4Ru3). 1H and 133Cs NMR measurements show that Cs subset Rh4Ru3 exists as a single Cs isomer. In contrast, (Cs subset [CpCo(CN)3]4[Cp*Ru]3) (Cs subset Co4Ru3), previously lacking crystallographic characterization, adopts both Cs isomers in solution. In situ ESI-MS studies on the synthesis of Cs subset Rh4Ru3 revealed two Cs-containing intermediates, Cs subset Rh2Ru2+ (1239 m/z) and Cs subset Rh3Ru3+ (1791 m/z), which underscore the participation of Cs+ in the mechanism of cage formation. 133Cs NMR shifts for the cages correlated with the number of CN groups bound to Cs+: Cs subset Co4Ru4+ (delta 1 vs delta 34 for CsOTf), Cs subset Rh4Ru3 where Cs+ is surrounded by ten CN ligands (delta 91), Cs subset Co4Ru3, which consists of isomers with 11 and 10 pi-bonded CNs (delta 42 and delta 89, respectively). Although (K subset [Cp*Rh(CN)3]4[Cp*Ru]3) could not be prepared, (NH4 subset [Cp*Rh(CN)3]4[Cp*Ru]3) (NH4 subset Rh4Ru3) forms readily by NH4+-template cage assembly. IR and NMR measurements indicate that NH4+ binding is weak and that the site symmetry is low. CsOTf quantitatively and rapidly converts NH4 subset Rh4Ru3 into Cs subset Rh4Ru3, demonstrating the kinetic advantages of the M7 cages as ion receptors. Crystallographic characterization of CsCo4Ru3 revealed that it crystallizes in the Cs-(exo)1(endo)2 isomer. In addition to the nine mu-CN ligands, two CN(t) ligands are pi-bonded to Cs+. M subset Rh4Ru3 (M = NH4, Cs) crystallizes as the second Cs isomer, that is, (exo)2(endo)1, wherein only one CN(t) ligand interacts with the included cation. The distorted framework of NH4 subset Rh4Ru3 reflects the smaller ionic radius of NH4+. The protons of NH4+ were located crystallographically, allowing precise determination of the novel NH4...CN interaction. A competition experiment between calix[4]arene-bis(benzocrown-6) and NH4 subset Rh4Ru3 reveals NH4 subset Rh4Ru3 has a higher affinity for cesium.     

TA on Mo(W)/Cu(Ag)/S clusters derived with [Cp*MS3]- Kinetics of [PPh4]2[Cp*WS3(CuBr)3]2 and [PPh4]2[Cp*MoS3(CuBr)3]2

Thermal analysis on two new heterometallic sulfide clusters, [PPh4]2[WS3(CuBr)3]2 and [PPh4]2[MoS3(CuBr)3]2 (where PPh4=tetraphenyl phosphonium, =pentamethylcyclopenta- dienyl), was carried out using a simultaneous TG-DTA unit in an atmosphere of flowing nitrogen and at various heating rates. Supplemented using EDS method, their thermal behavior and properties, together with the composition of their intermediate product, were examined and discussed in connection with their distinctive molecular structure as a dianion, which provided some theoretically and practically significant information. Both clusters decomposed in a two-step mode, but without a stable new phase composed of Mo/W-Cu-S formed during their decomposition process as we expected. Based on TG-DTG data, four methods, i.e. Achar-Brindley-Sharp, Coats-Redfern, Kissinger and Flynn- Wall-Ozawa equation, were used to calculate the non-isothermal kinetic parameters and to determine the most probable mechanisms. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Nitrosyl Complexes 6.Reactions of Na[Fe(CO)_3NO]with Cp~*M(CO)_3Cl(Cp~*=η~5-CH_3C_5H_4,M=Mo or W):Crystal structures of Cp~*M(CO)_2NO and Cp~*M(μ_3-NH)(μ_2-NO)(μ_2-CO)Fe_2(CO)_6

Sodium nitrosylcarbonyliron reacts with methylcyclopentadienylcarbonylmetal(Mo orW)chloride in CH_3OH/THF at room temperature to give CpMo(CO)_2NO(1a)(Cp=η~5-CH_3C_5H_4)or CpW(CO)_2NO(1b),[CpMo(CO)_3]_2(2a)or[CpW(CO)_3]_2(2b),and CpMo(μ3-NH)(μ2-NO)-(μ2-CO)Fe_2(CO)_6(3a)or CpW(μ3-NH)(μ2-NO)(μ2-CO)Fe_2(CO)_6(3b),respectively.Complexes1a,1b,3a and 3b were analyzed by IR,NMR,MS and elemental analyses,and the crystalstructures of 1b,3a and 3b were determined by X-ray diffraction method.The new clusters 3aand 3b have μ3-NH ligands which were formed by redaction of NO in the synthetic reactions.     

Dual luminescences in [W(Cp)(CO)3]2 and [Mo(Cp)(CO)3]2

Cyclohexane solutions of [W(Cp)(CO)₃]₂ and [Mo(Cp)(CO)₃]₂ exhibit weak bimodal emission spectra when excited With 354 nm picosecond pulses, but do not luminesce when pumped at 530 nm. Picosecond lifetimes characterize the short-wavelength, emission bands, which may originate from metal-cyclopentadienyl CT excited states.     

Syntheses of the new trinuclear ions [Ru3(CO)11]2− and [Os3(CO)11]2−

Stoichiometric reduction of Os₃CO)₁₂ and Ru₃(CO)₁₂ with K and Ca, respectively; yields the two new cluster dianions [Os₃(CO)₁₁]^2? and [Ru₃(CO)₁₁]^2? which have been isolated and characterized. Temperature-dependent ¹³C NMR spectra for [Os₃(CO)₁₁]^2? and infrared spectra of [Os₃(CO)₁₁]^2? and [Ru₃(CO)₁₁]^2? suggest a similar structure for these dianions in which there is a single edge-bridging carbonyl.     

Complexes of decamethylsilicocene: Cp2*Si(CO) and Cp2*Si(N2)

The synthesis and IR spectroscopic detection of the monocarbonyl and mononitrogen complex of decamethylsilicocen in liquid xenon (LXe) and liquid nitrogen (LN₂) is reported. The reactions were found to be highly incomplete under a few bar of CO or N₂ and reversibel when the pressure is released. Cp₂*Si(CO) is characterized by three isotopomeres and Cp₂*Si(N₂) was synthesized on two independent routes.     

The oligoselenide metallacycle complex Cp*Re(NBut) (Se4) as an organometallic ligand. Preparation of the M(CO)5 (M=Cr,Mo, W) adducts [Cp*Re(NBut)(Se4){M(CO)5}2]

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