[Li(12-Krone-4){(Me3Si)2N}2TiCH2SiMe2NSiMe3] – ein Ionenpaar mit gestreckter Li–C–Ti-Achse

[Li(12-Crown-4){(Me₃Si)₂N}₂TiCH₂SiMe₂NSiMe₃] – an Ion-Pair with a Linear Li–C–Ti-Axis The title compound ( 1 ) has been prepared from Ti[N(SiMe₃)₂]₃ and n-butyllithium in OEt₂/n-hexane in the presence of 12-crown-4. Smaragd-green single crystals of 1 · C₇H₈ which were suitable for X-ray crystallography were formed from toluene solutions at –18 °C. According to the crystal structure determination 1 forms ion pairs between the lithium atom and the CH₂-carbon atom which is member of a planar Ti–C–Si–N heterocycle. The coordination geometry of the Li–C–Ti axis is linear (bond angle 172.8° in average of the two symmetry independent species) with coordination number five at the CH₂-carbon atom.     

[Yb3OBr4{N(SiMe3)2}3 (THF)3], ein Amido-Komplex des Ytterbiums mit clusterähnlichem Aufbau

[Yb₃OBr₄{N(SiMe₃)₂}₃(THF)₃], an Amido Complex of Ytterbium with a Clusterlike Structure The title compound has been prepared from YbBr₃ and NaN(SiMe₃)₂ in THF suspension, forming yellow single crystals from hexane solutions which were characterized by a crystal structure determination. Space group P1 , Z = 2, lattice dimensions at ?100°C: a = 1085.4(1), b = 1410.2(1), c = 1912.0(1) pm; α = 78.62(1)°, β = 80.61(1)°, γ = 73.45(1)°, R = 0.025. In the molecular structure of [Yb₃OBr₄{N(SiMe₃)₂}₃(THF)₃] the three ytterbium atoms together with the μ₃-oxygen atom and a μ₃-bromine atom form a distorted trigonal bipyramid. In addition, three μ₂-Br atoms coordinate the Yb atoms in the equatorial plane, whereas the THF molecules and the N(SiMe₃)₂^? ligands are terminally coordinated, thus forming a distorted octahedrally surrounding of the Yb atoms.     

[Ge9{Si(SiMe3)3}2{Ge(SiMe3)3}]–: The Mixed Substituted Metalloid Germanium Cluster and the Intermetalloid Cluster [ZnGe18{Si(SiMe3)3}4{Ge(SiMe3)3}2]

The novel metalloid germanium cluster [Ge₉(Hyp)₂Hyp^Ge]^– ( 1 ) was synthesized, exhibiting two different bulky groups [Hyp = Si(SiMe₃)₃; Hyp^Ge = Ge(SiMe₃)₃]. Further reaction of 1 with ZnCl₂ gives the derivative [ZnGe₁₈(Hyp)₄(Hyp^Ge)₂] ( 2 ) in good yield, showing that the substitution of Si(SiMe₃)₃ by Ge(SiMe₃)₃ within a metalloid Ge₉R₃^– compound leads to a comparable reactivity. 1 and 2 are characterized by NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry ( 1 ) and single crystal structure analyses ( 2 ). 1 and 2 are the first metalloid germanium clusters bearing germyl groups.     

[(THF)2Na(Ph2N)2Sm{N(SiMe3)2}2], ein Amido-Komplex des Samariums mit sandwichartig koordiniertem Natriumion

[(THF)₂Na(Ph₂N)₂Sm{N(SiMe₃)₂}₂], an Amido Complex of Samarium with a Sandwich-like Coordinated Sodium Ion The title compound has been prepared from Sm[N(SiMe₃)₂]₃, NaN(SiMe₃)₃, and HNPh₂ in THF solution forming yellow-green single crystals, which were characterized by a crystal structure determination. The complex forms an ion pair in which the sodium ion is coordinated by two THF molecules and by two phenyl groups of the diphenylamido groups in a sandwich-like fashion. The samarium atom is tetrahedrally coordinated by the four nitrogen atoms of the NPh₂^– and the N(SiMe₃)₂^– ligands.     

On the Reactivity of Silylated Ge9 Clusters: Synthesis and Characterization of [ZnCp*(Ge9{Si(SiMe3)3}3)], [CuPiPr3(Ge9{Si(SiMe3)3}3)], and [(CuPiPr3)4{Ge9(SiPh3)2}2]

We report on the synthesis of new derivatives of silylated clusters of the type [Ge₉(SiR₃)₃]^? (R = SiMe₃, Me = CH₃; R = Ph, Ph = C₆H₅) as well as on their reactivity towards copper and zinc compounds. The silylated cluster compounds were synthesized by heterogeneous reactions starting from the Zintl phase K₄Ge₉. Reaction of K[Ge₉{Si(SiMe₃)₃}₃] with ZnCl₂ leads to the already known dimeric compound [Zn(Ge₉{Si(SiMe₃)₃}₃)₂] ( 1 ), whereas upon the reaction with [ZnCp*₂] the coordination of [ZnCp*]⁺ to the cluster takes place (Cp*=1,2,3,4,5‐pentamethylcyclopentadienyl) under the formation of [ZnCp*(Ge₉{Si(SiMe₃)₃}₃)] ( 2 ). A similar reaction leads to [CuPiPr₃(Ge₉{Si(SiMe₃)₃}₃)] ( 3 ) from [CuPiPr₃Cl] (iPr=isopropyl). Further we investigated the novel silylated cluster units [Ge₉(SiPh₃)₃]^? ( 4 ) and [Ge₉(SiPh₃)₂]^? ( 5 ), which could be identified by mass spectroscopy. Bis‐ and tris‐silylated species can be synthesized by the respective stoichiometric reactions, and the products were characterized by ESI‐MS and NMR experiments. These clusters show rather different reactivity. The reaction of the tris‐silylated anion 4 with [CuPiPr₃Cl] leads to [(CuPiPr₃)₃Ge₉(SiPh₃)₂]⁺ as shown from NMR experiments and to [(CuPiPr₃)₄{Ge₉(SiPh₃)₂}₂] ( 6 ), which was characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. Compound 6 shows a new type of coordination of the Cu atoms to the silylated Zintl clusters.     

PPh4{MoNCI3[N(SiMe3)2]}, ein Nitrido-Amido-Komplex von MoIybdän(VI)

Inhaltsübersicht. PPh₄{MoNCl₃[N(SiMe₃)₂]} entsteht aus PPh₄[MoNCl₄] und N,N,N′-Tris-(trimethylsilyl)benzamidin in siedendem Dichlormethan in Form bernsteinfarbener Kristalle, die wir IR-spektroskopisch und durch eine röntgenographische Strukturanalyse charakterisiert haben. Raumgruppe P2₁/n, Z = 4, R = 4,3% für 5168 unabhängige beobachtete Reflexe. Die Gitterkonstanten betragen für ?65°C: A = 918,9; b = 2850,5; c = 1353,9 pm; β = 107,51°. Die Verbindung besteht aus PPh₄⁺-Ionen und Anionen [MoNCl₃[N(SiMe₃)₂]}^–, in denen das Molybdänatom verzerrt tetragonal-pyramidal von dem Nitridoliganden in Apical-Position (r MoN = 165 pm), von drei Chloratomen und von dem N-Atom des Bis(trimethylsilyl)amido-Liganden (r MoN = 194 pm) umgeben ist. Das N-Atom des Amido-Liganden besitzt eine planare Umgebung. PPh₄{MoNCl₃[N(SiMe₃)₂]}, a Nitrido Amido Complex of Molybdenum (VI) PPh₄{MoNCl₃[N(SiMe₃)₂}] has been prepared by the reaction of PPh₄[MoNCl₄] with N,N,N′-Tris(trimethylsilyl)benzamidine in boiling dichloromethane, forming amber coloured crystals, which were characterized by their IR spectrum as well as by an X-ray structure determination. Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, R = 0.043 for 5168 observed independent reflexions. The lattice dimensions are at ?65°C: A = 918.9; b = 2850.5; c = 1353.9 pm; β = 107.51°. The compound consists of PPh₄⁺ ions and anions {MoNCl₃[N(SiMe₃)₂]}^– in which the complex molybdenum anion forms a distorted tetragonal pyramid with the nitrido ligand (r MoN 165 pm) in the apical position and the chlorine atoms along with the nitrogen atom of the amido ligand (r MoN 194 pm) in the basical positions. The N atom of the amido ligand has a planar geometry.     

Die Reaktion von Cyanid-Ionen mit Trimethylgallium. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Cs{CN(GaMe3)2}]n und [Cs(Toluol)2{CN(GaMe3)2}]n

The Reaction of Cyanide Ions with Trimethylgallium. The Crystal Structures of [Cs{CN(GaMe₃)₂}]_n (1) and [Cs(toluene)₂{CN(GaMe₃)₂}]_n (2) CsCN reacts with GaMe₃ in the molar ratio of 1 : 2 in the absence of additional solvent to the metalate [Cs{CN(GaMe₃)₂}] ( 1 ). 1 can be recrystallized from MeCN/toluene, forming [Cs(toluene)₂{CN(GaMe₃)₂}] ( 2 ). If CsCN is treated with one equivalent GaMe₃ in Et₂O at 20 °C, the metalate [Cs(NCGaMe₃)] can be isolated. 1 – 3 were characterized by NMR, IR, and MS techniques. In addition, X-ray structure analyses of 1 and 2 were prepared. According to the structural characterization 1 consists of a helix of Cs⁺ ions and side-on coordinated anions [Me₃GaCNGaMe₃]^–, running along [010]. π-Electron-Cs⁺ contacts between Cs cations and toluene molecules are dominating the structure of 2 . The residual equatorial positions at the [Cs(toluene)₂]⁺ sandwich-ion are occupied by Cs⁺-hydrogen(methyl) interactions. A three-dimensional network is the result of the contacts between cations and anions.     

Amidometallate von Seltenerdelementen. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [Na(12-Krone-4)2][M{N(SiMe3)2}3(OSiMe3)] (M = Sm,Yb), [Na(THF)3Sm{N(SiMe3)2}3(C≡C–Ph)], [Na(THF)6][Lu2(μ-NH2)(μ-NSiMe3){N(SiMe3)2}4] sowie von [NaN(SiMe3)2(THF)]2. Anwendungen der Seltenerdkomplexe als Polymerisationskatalysatoren

Amido Metalates of Rare Earth Elements. Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [Na(12-crown-4)₂][M{N(SiMe₃)₂}₃(OSiMe₃)] (M = Sm, Yb), [Na(THF)₃Sm{N(SiMe₃)₂}₃(C≡C–Ph)], [Na(THF)₆][Lu₂(μ-NH₂)(μ-NSiMe₃){N(SiMe₃)₂}₄], and of [NaN(SiMe₃)₂(THF)]₂. Applications of Rare Earth Metal Complexes as Polymerization Catalysts The amido silyloxy complexes [Na(12-crown-4)₂][M{N(SiMe₃)₂}₃(OSiMe₃)] with M = Sm ( 1 a ), Eu ( 1 b ), Yb ( 1 c ), and Lu ( 1 d ) were obtained from the trisamides M[N(SiMe₃)₃]₃ and NaOSiMe₃ in n-hexane in the presence of 12-crown-4; they form yellow to orange-red crystals, of which 1 a and 1 c were characterized crystallographically. The complexes crystallize isotypically with one another in the monoclinic space group I2/a with eight formula units per unit cell. The metal atoms of the complex anions are tetrahedrally coordinated by the three nitrogen atoms of the N(SiMe₃)₂^– ligands and by the oxygen atom of the OSiMe₃^– ligand. With 172.4° for 1 a and 179.3° for 1 c the bond angles M–O–Si are practically linear. With ethynylbenzene in the presence of NaN(SiMe₃)₂ in tetrahydrofuran the trisamides M[N(SiMe₃)₂]₃ react under formation of the complexes [Na(THF)₃M{N(SiMe₃)₂}₃ · (C≡C–Ph)] with M = Ce ( 2 a ), Sm ( 2 b ), and Eu ( 2 c ), of which 2 b was characterized crystallographically (monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, Z = 4). 2 b forms an ion pair in which the terminal carbon atom of the C≡C–Ph^– ligand is connected with the samarium atom of the Sm[N(SiMe₃)₂]₃ group and the sodium ion is side-on connected with the acetylido group. According to the crystal structure determination (space group P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4) [Na(THF)₆][Lu₂(μ-NH₂)(μ-NSiMe₃) · {N(SiMe₃)₂}₄] ( 3 ), which is formed as a by-product, consists of [Na(THF)₆]⁺ ions and dimeric anions, in which the lutetium atoms are connected to form a planar Lu₂N₂ four-membered ring via a μ-NH₂ bridge with average Lu–N distances of 227.2 pm and via a μ-NSiMe₃ bridge of average Lu–N distances of 218.5 pm. According to the crystal structure determination (space group P 1, Z = 1) [NaN(SiMe₃)₂(THF)]₂ ( 4 ) forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules with Na–N distances of the Na₂N₂ four-membered ring of 239.9 pm and distances Na–O of the terminally bonded THF molecules which are 226.7 pm. The vinylic polymerization of methylmethacrylate (MMA) catalyzed by 1 c resulted in high molecular weight polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) with moderate yields. The reaction of 1 a or 2 b with MMA did not give PMMA. Insoluble polynorbornene was obtained in low yields by reaction of norbornene/methylaluminoxane (MAO) with 1 a , 1 c , or 2 b . The ring opening polymerization of ϵ-caprolacton or δ-valerolacton catalyzed by 2 b resulted in corresponding polylactones in quantitative yields.     

[UIII{N(SiMe2tBu)2}3]: A Structurally Authenticated Trigonal Planar Actinide Complex

We report the synthesis and characterization of the uranium(III) triamide complex [U^III(N**)₃] [ 1 , N**=N(SiMe₂tBu)₂^?]. Surprisingly, complex 1 exhibits a trigonal planar geometry in the solid state, which is unprecedented for three‐coordinate actinide complexes that have exclusively adopted trigonal pyramidal geometries to date. The characterization data for [U^III(N**)₃] were compared with the prototypical trigonal pyramidal uranium(III) triamide complex [U^III(N“)₃] (N”=N(SiMe₃)₂^?), and taken together with theoretical calculations it was concluded that pyramidalization results in net stabilization for [U^III(N“)₃], but this can be overcome with very sterically demanding ligands, such as N**. The planarity of 1 leads to favorable magnetic dynamics, which may be considered in the future design of U^III single‐molecule magnets.     

Neue metallorganisch substituierte Indium–Stickstoff-Verbindungen. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [{Cp(CO)3Mo}2InN(SiMe3)2] und [{Cp(CO)3Mo}In{N(SiMe3)2}2]

New Organometallic Indium Nitrogen Compounds. Synthesis and Crystal Structures of [{Cp(CO)₃Mo}₂InN(SiMe₃)₂] and [{Cp(CO)₃Mo}In{N(SiMe₃)₂}₂] The reaction of [{Cp(CO)₃Mo}₂InCl] with LiN · (SiMe₃)₂ leads to the formation of [{Cp(CO)₃Mo}₂InN · (SiMe₃)₂] ( 1 ). 1 is monomeric and it contains an indium atom which is coordinated in a trigonal planar manner by two {Cp(CO)₃Mo} fragments and a N(SiMe₃)₂ group. The corresponding bis-amide [{Cp(CO)₃Mo}In{N(SiMe₃)₂}₂] ( 2 ) is prepared by the reaction of [{Cp(CO)₃Mo}InCl₂] with two equivalents of LiN(SiMe₃)₂. In analogy to 1, 2 is monomeric and it contains an indium atom in a trigonal planar coordination.     

[Be3(μ3‐O)3(MeCN)6{Be(MeCN)3}3](I)6 – ein Berylliumkomplex mit Cyclo‐(Be3O3)‐Kern und sein Hydrolyseprodukt [Be(H2O)4](I)2·2MeCN

Single crystals of [Be₃(μ₃‐O)₃(MeCN)₆{Be(MeCN)₃}₃](I)₆·4CH₃CN ( 1 ·4CH₃CN) were obtained in low yield by the reaction of beryllium powder with iodine in acetonitrile suspension, which probably result from traces of beryllium oxide containing the applied beryllium metal. The compound 1 ·4CH₃CN forms moisture sensitive, colourless crystal needles, which were characterized by IR spectroscopy and X‐ray diffraction (Space group Pnma, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 100(2) K: a = 2317.4(1), b = 2491.4(1), c = 1190.6(1) pm, R₁ = 0.0315). The hexaiodide complex cation 1 ⁶⁺consists of a cyclo‐Be₃O₃ core with slightly distorted chair conformation, stabilized by coordination of two acetonitrile ligands at each of the beryllium atoms and by a {Be(CH₃CN)₃}²⁺ cation at each of the oxygen atoms. This unique coordination behaviour results in coplanar OBe₃ units with short Be–O distances of 155.0 pm and 153.6 pm on average of bond lengths within the cyclo‐Be₃O₃ unit and of the peripheric BeO bonds, respectively. Exposure of compound 1 ·4CH₃CN to moist air leads to small orange crystal plates of [Be(H₂O)₄]I₂·2CH₃CN ( 3 ·2CH₃CN). According to the crystal structure determination (Space group C2/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 100(2) K: a = 1220.7(1), b = 735.0(1), c = 1608.5(1) pm, β = 97.97(1)°, R₁ = 0.0394), all hydrogen atoms of the dication [Be(H₂O)₄]²⁺ are involved to form O–H ··· N and O–H ··· I hydrogen bonds with the acetonitrile molecules and the iodide ions, respectively. Quantum chemical calculations (B3LYP/6‐311+G**) at the model [Be₃(μ₃‐O)₃(HCN)₆{Be(HCN)₃}₃]⁶⁺ show that chair and boat conformation are stable and that the distorted chair conformation is stabilized by packing effects.     

[MoNCl3(THF)]4 – ein Nitrido-Komplex mit gefaltetem Mo4N4-Achtring

[MoNCl₃(THF)]₄ – a Nitrido Complex with a Folded Mo₄N₄ Eight-Membered Ring Red moisture sensitive single crystals of [MoNCl₃(THF)]₄ ( 1 ) prepared from saturated solutions of CH₂Cl₂ were characterized by a crystal structure determination. Space group P 4 2₁c, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = b = 1291.2(1), c = 1116.3(1) pm, R = 0.0581. In 1 the molybdenum atoms are linked by nearly linear Mo≡N–Mo bridges with MoN distances of 167 and 216 pm, which corresponds with triple and single bonds. In trans position to the Mo≡N bond the THF molecule is bonded by its oxygen atom. Along the diagonal axis Mo…Mo 1 is folded with an aperture angle of 140° thus forming a butterfly structure.     

Cs[Yb(NPPh3)4] – ein homoleptischer Phosphaniminato‐Komplex des Ytterbiums

Cs[Yb(NPPh₃)₄] – a Homoleptic Phosphoraneiminato Complex of Ytterbium Cesium tetrakis(phosphoraneiminato)ytterbate, Cs[Yb(NPPh₃)₄] ( 1 ) has been prepared by the reaction of the dimeric complex [Yb(NPPh₃)₃]₂ with CsNPPh₃ in thf solution. 1 crystallizes from thf solution to give colourless moisture sensitive crystals which contain three molecules thf per asymmetric unit. According to the crystal structure determination 1 forms a dimeric ion ensemble [Cs{Yb(NPPh₃)₄}]₂ in which the Cs⁺ ions connect the [Yb(NPPh₃)₄]^– ions via Cs…N bridges. The ytterbium atoms are distorted tetrahedrally coordinated by the nitrogen atoms of the phosphoraneiminato ligands (NPPh₃^–) with short Yb–N‐bond lengths between 212.1 and 221.9(8) pm. The included thf molecules are without bonding contacts with the complex. [Cs{Yb(NPPh₃)₄}]₂ · 6 thf: Space group P 1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1837.2(2), b = 2041.5(2), c = 2095.8(2) pm, α = 79.953(13)°, β = 79.364(11)°, γ = 88.239(12)°, R = 0.0625.