A charge-separation-type ionic solid composed of hexanuclear complexes with a macrocyclic tetragold(I) metalloligand

The reaction of Na[Co^III(d -ebp)] (d -H₄ebp = N,N′-ethylenebis[d -penicillamine]) with [(Au^ICl)₂(dppe)] (dppe = 1,2-bis[diphenylphosphino]ethane) gave a cationic Au^I₄Co^III₂ hexanuclear complex, [Co^III₂(L^Au4)]²⁺ ([ 1 ]²⁺), where [L^Au4]⁴⁻ is a cyclic tetragold(I) metalloligand with a 32-membered ring, [Au^I₄(dppe)₂(d -ebp)₂]⁴⁻. Complex [ 1 ]²⁺ crystallized with NO₃⁻ to produce a charge-separation (CS)-type ionic solid of [ 1 ](NO₃)₂. In [ 1 ](NO₃)₂, the complex cations are assembled to form cationic supramolecular hexamers of {[ 1 ]²⁺}₆, which are closely packed in a face-centered cubic (fcc) lattice structure. The nitrate anions of [ 1 ](NO₃)₂ were accommodated in hydrophilic and hydrophobic tetrahedral interstices of the fcc structure to form tetrameric and hexameric nitrate clusters of {NO₃⁻}₄ and {NO₃⁻}₆, respectively. An analogous CS-type ionic solid formulated as [Ni^IICo^III(L^Au4)](NO₃) ([ 2 ](NO₃)) was obtained when a 1:1 mixture of Na[Co^III(d -ebp)] and [Ni^II(d -H₂ebp)] was reacted with [(Au^ICl)₂(dppe)], accompanied by the conversion of the diamagnetic, square-planar [Ni^II(d -H₂ebp)] to the paramagnetic, octahedral [Ni^II(d -ebp)]²⁻. While the overall fcc structure in [ 2 ](NO₃) was similar to that of [ 1 ](NO₃)₂, none of the nitrate anions were accommodated in any hydrophobic tetrahedral interstice, reflecting the difference in the complex charges between [ 1 ]²⁺ and [ 2 ]⁺.     

Syntheses,Structures, Luminescence,and Gas Adsorption Properties of Two New Heterometallic Complexes Involving Alkaline Earth Metals (Ca,Ba)

Two new 3D heterometallic frameworks, [Me₂NH₂][CaCd₂(BTC)(HBTC)₂] · 4H₂O ( 1 ) and [Ba₁₁Co₂(BTC)₈(μ₃‐OH)₂(μ₂‐H₂O)₆(H₂O)₁₆] ( 2 ) (H₃BTC = 1,3,5‐benzenetricarboxylic acid, Me₂NH₂ = protonated dimethylamine), were synthesized using solvothermal and hydrothermal techniques, respectively. Complex 1 features a 3D microporous framework; it contains hourglass‐like trinuclear [CaCd₂(COO)₆] clusters that are bridged by –COO^– groups and form zigzag chains. These chains are further interlinked by the –COO^– groups of BTC^3– ligands into 2D layers with interesting flower‐like configuration, which, in turn, are connected by HBTC^2– ligands to afford the 3D structure. Me₂NH₂⁺ cations not only balance the negative charges of the host framework but also play template roles to fill in the channels, further consolidating the whole framework. The complicated 3D network of complex 2 is constructed by the interconnection of 2D layers, which, in turn, are made of the infinite inorganic chains based on hexanuclear [Ba₆] clusters, and these 1D chains are decorated by {CoO₆} octahedrons. Interestingly, the 2D layer can be viewed as a unique structure composed of two different kinds of heart‐shaped rings, which partially overlapped in apical positions to produce a ten‐membered ring window. Moreover, the luminescence properties of 1 – 2 and the gas adsorption property of 1 have also been studied.     

Metal-ion-dependent,Solvent-mediated Structural Transformation and Simultaneous Partial Transmetalation of an srs Framework into Desulfurization-efficient Co-Cu-HKUST-1

[Co₂(BTC)(Cl)(DMA)₃] ( 1 ) (BTC^3– = benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate, DMA = N,N-dimethylacetamide) obtained from the reaction between Co²⁺ and H₃BTC in DMA features a three-dimensional srs framework built of 3-connected {Co₂(COO)₃} as secondary building units and BTC^3– as spacers. When exposed to DMA solution of Cu(NO₃)₂, 1 was progressively transformed into the first heterometallic Co-Cu-HKUST-1 ([Co_0.14Cu_2.86(BTC)₂]) ( 2 ) of such kind via unusually solvent-mediated structural transformation and simultaneous partial transmetalation. While the mechanism for such conversion is proposed based on systematic studies, 2 was revealed to be an equally efficient desulfurization adsorbent as the homometallic Cu-HKUST-1 in removing thiophene (0.142 mmol S per gram of adsorbent). However, when exposed to Zn(NO₃)₂ solution in DMA for longer time, 1 retained its framework with limited metal-ion exchange, resulting in the formation of [Co_1.93Zn_0.07(BTC)(Cl)(DMA)₃] ( 3 ). Possible reasons responsible for the formation of 2 and 3 through different routes could be due to the less solubility and more thermodynamic stability of 2 in comparison with those of 1 , and the different coordination geometries which Co²⁺, Zn²⁺ and Cu²⁺ prefer.     

1H, 13C, 31P NMR and conformational study of 7-membered ring organophosphorus compounds. 1,3,2-dioxaphosphepanes

The ¹H, ¹³C and ³¹P NMR data of several 2-R-2-thiono-1,3-dioxa organophosphorus molecules with 7-membered rings [R = Cl, OC₆H₅, C₆H₅, CH₃, N(CH₃)₂] are reported. The conformation of the 7-membered ring is discussed by reference to the ³J(POCH) coupling constants which are compared with those observed in 6-membered 1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinanes. It is shown that caution must be exercised in using the ³J(POCH) angular dependence as a stereochemical tool. The ³¹P spin lattice relaxation times of some of these 7-membered rings have been measured and the values are discussed.     

Synthesis,crystal structures,and luminescent properties of three cluster-based heterometallic and monometallic compounds

Two heterometallic cluster compounds and one monometallic cluster compound, namely [Ni₉Co₆(PMIDA)₆(BTC)₂(H₂O)₁₂]·6H₂O (1), [Co₁₃Zn₂(PMIDA)₆(H₂O)₁₈]·6NO₃·15H₂O (2), and [Fe₁₅(PMIDA)₆(BTC)₂(H₂O)₂₂]·38H₂O (3), have been obtained under hydrothermal conditions using N-(phosphonomethyl)imino-diacetic acid (H₄PMIDA) and 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate acid (H₃BTC) as ligands, and structurally characterized by X-ray crystallography. Compound 1 exhibits a 3D open framework constructed from [Ni₉Co₆(PMIDA)₆(H₂O)₁₂]⁶⁺ heteronuclear clusters and BTC^3? ligands. Compounds 2 and 3 are both zero-dimensional polynuclear clusters, further extended into 3D supramolecular structures via hydrogen-bonding interactions. However, there are some differences in their crystal structures; compound 2 features an isolated spherical heteronuclear cation cluster based on PMIDA^4? ligands, such that the NO₃ ^? anions only balance the charge, whereas compound 3 is characterized as a neutral monometallic cluster incorporating two different types of organic acid ligands, namely PMIDA^4? and BTC^3?, and the two BTC^3? ligands exhibit regular distribution in each cluster. The luminescence properties of all three compounds have been investigated at room temperature.     

Two novel one-dimensional coordination polymers [Cu2(μ-Br)2(pcaede)2 · 2H2O] n and [Cu2(μ-Br)2(pcaede)2 · 0.5THF · 0.5H2O] n formed via self-assembly of 4-pyridine-carboxylic acid 1,2-ethanediyl ester (pcaede) with copper(I) bromide

Copper(I) bromide reacts with 4-pyridinecarboxylic acid 1,2-ethanediyl ester (pcaede) in wet Me₂CO/DMSO or THF/DMSO mixed solvents to give two novel coordination polymers [Cu₂(μ-Br)₂(pcaede)₂ · 2H₂O] _n (1) and [Cu₂(μ-Br)₂(pcaede)₂ · 0.5THF · 0.5H₂O] _n (2), respectively. X-ray diffraction analyses revealed that (1) and (2) consist of infinite one-dimensional Cu^I ion chains, in which the consecutive three Cu^I ions are bridged respectively by two Br atoms and two pcaede ligands to form a string of alternately arranged four-membered Cu₂Br₂ rings and 30-membered Cu₂(pcaede)₂ rings. In addition, while in each repeated structural unit of (1) there are water molecules as guests, respectively located in a 30-membered ring and between two 30-membered rings in adjacent Cu^I ion chains, in (2) the two kinds of guest molecules 0.5THF and 0.5H₂O lie respectively in the 30-membered ring and between the corresponding 30-membered rings in neighboring Cu^I ion chains. Structures of (1) and (2) were also characterized by i.r. spectroscopy, thermogravimetry and elemental analysis.     

Crown Inorganic–Organic Hybrid Composed of Copper-Amino Acid Rings and the Classical Keggin Polyoxoanions

A new crown inorganic–organic hybrid material composed of the Keggin polyoxometalates and transition metal-amino acid coordination complexes, K₂{[KCu₄(gly)₄(OH)₂(H₂O)₂Cl][PW₁₂O₄₀]}₂·19H₂O (1), was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, TG analysis and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 possesses of a 1D chain structure with a crown-type monomer, which is built up from [PW₁₂O₄₀]^3? building blocks and tetranuclear [KCu₄(gly)₄(OH)₂(H₂O)₂Cl] rings. The [KCu₄(gly)₄(OH)₂(H₂O)₂Cl] ring consists of four Cu²⁺ ions and four gly ligands, which exhibits the crown ether feature binding a potassium ion in its center. Further, two [KCu₄(gly)₄(OH)₂(H₂O)₂Cl] rings linked two Keggin polyoxoanions [PW₁₂O₄₀]^3? into crown inorganic–organic hybrid material. Magnetic study shows the existence of ferromagnetic interactions in compound 1.     

(C5H16N2)·[Zn3(HPO3)4]·H2O: A new three-dimensional zincophosphite with 12-membered ring channels and infinite edge shared 4-membered ring ladders

Employing 3-dimethylamino-1-propylamine as a template, a new three-dimensional (3-D) zincophosphite (C₅H₁₆N₂)·[Zn₃(HPO₃)₄]·H₂O has been prepared under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction (XRD), FTIR, elemental analysis, powder XRD, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The compound crystallizes in the triclinic space group , with cell parameters, a=8.9884(2) Å, b=10.326(2) Å, c=11.917(2) Å, α=66.98(3)°, β=89.01(3)°, and γ=78.98(3)°, V=997.2(3) Å³ and Z=2. The connectivity of the ZnO₄ tetrahedra and HPO₃ pseudo pyramids results in inifinite edge-sharing, ladderlike chains of 4-membered rings, which are further linked by Zn-O-P bonds to form a 3-D structure that with interesting 12-membered ring channels along the [100] and [001] directions. The diprotonated amine molecules sit in the middle of the channels along the [100] direction and interact with the framework via hydrogen bonds. There also exist channels with 8-membered ring window along the [100] and [010] directions.     

Controllable Syntheses of Porous Metal–Organic Frameworks: Encapsulation of LnIII Cations for Tunable Luminescence and Small Drug Molecules for Efficient Delivery

Two porous metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), [Zn₃(L)(H₂O)₂] ? 3 DMF ? 7 H₂O ( MOF‐1 ) and [(CH₃)₂NH₂]₆[Ni₃(L)₂(H₂O)₆] ? 3 DMF ? 15 H₂O ( MOF‐2 ), were synthesized solvothermally (H₆L=1,2,3,4,5,6‐hexakis(3‐carboxyphenyloxymethylene)benzene). In MOF ‐ 1 , neighboring Zn^II trimers are linked by the backbones of L ligands to form a fascinating 3D six‐connected framework with the point symbol (4¹².6³) (4¹².6³). In MOF‐2 , eight L ligands bridge six Ni^II atoms to generate a rhombic‐dodecahedral [Ni₆L₈] cage. Each cage is surrounded by eight adjacent ones through sharing of carboxylate groups to yield an unusual 3D porous framework. Encapsulation of Ln^III cations for tunable luminescence and small drug molecules for efficient delivery were investigated in detail for MOF‐1 .     

Syntheses,characterization, and magnetic properties of two 3D frl topological frameworks constructed from nickel diphosphonates

Two 3D open-framework nickel diphosphonates, [Ni₃(H₂zdn)₂(bpe)₂]·4H₂O (1) and [Ni₃(H₂zdn)₂(bpy)₂]·bpy·4H₂O (2) (H₅zdn = zoledronic acid, bpe = trans-4,4-vinylenedipyridine, bpy = 4,4′-dipyridyl), have been prepared and structurally characterized. In complex 1, the metal centers are linked by zoledronate ligands to generate a 2D layer, containing 14- and 24-membered rings. These 2D layers are further pillared by the bpe ligands into a 3D network structure with cylindrical channels. Magnetic susceptibility measurements reveal ferrimagnetism at T _c = 3.8 and 4.4 K for complexes 1 and 2, respectively.     

一系列稀土金属有机骨架的储气以及荧光性质

合成了一系列具有高热稳定性的金属有机骨架材料RE(BTC)(H2O),(RE=Y,Tb,Eu,Yx-Tb1-x,Yx-Eu1-x),除去端基水分子后可得到具有一维孔道的空旷结构RE(BTC)。其中,Y(BTC)具有良好的氢气以及甲烷储存性能。在77 K,1 atm条件下,氢气的吸附量高达1.73wt%;在室温,4 MPa条件下,Y(BTC)的甲烷储存量达到饱和,可以达到97.7 cm3.g-1(STP),在美国能源部规定的安全储运压力(3.5 MPa)下,甲烷储存量也能达到96.0 cm3.g-1(STP),与其它同类多孔材料相比具有一定的优越性。骨架中掺杂了微量金属铽(Tb),铕(Eu)的Tbx-Y1-x(BTC)(H2O),Euy-Y1-y(BTC)(H2O)与单一金属的Tb(BTC)(H2O)和Eu(BTC)(H2O)相比,不但降低了材料的成本,而且减小了浓度淬灭对材料荧光性质的影响,优化了材料的荧光性能。     

Ferromagnetic NiII Discs

A family of planar disc‐like hexa‐, octa‐ and decametallic Ni^II complexes exhibit dominant ferromagnetic exchange. The deca‐ and octametallic clusters [Ni^II₁₀(tmp)₂(N₃)₈(acac)₆(MeOH)₆] ( 1 , H₃tmp=1,1,1‐tris(hydroxymethyl)propane; acac=acetylacetonate) and [Ni^II₈(thme)₂(O₂CPh)₄(Cl)₆(MeCN)₆(H₂O)₂] ( 2 , H₃thme=1,1,1‐tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane) represent rare examples of Ni^II‐based single‐molecule magnets, and [Ni^II₁₀] ( 1 ) possesses the largest barrier to magnetisation reversal of any Ni^II single‐molecule magnet to date.     

A 3D Porous Metal Organic Framework Based on Infinite 1D Nickel(II) Chains with Rutile Topology Displaying Open Metal Sites

The reaction of Ni^II with a tetra‐benzoate pyrene ligand produces a 3D porous framework based on infinite 1D Ni^II chains. The Ni^II–O connectivity and the formation of a hydroxo‐bridge (μ₃‐OH) responsible for the connection of the central Ni^II atoms within the 1D Ni^II–(μ₃‐OH)₂–Ni^II chains can be straightforwardly compared with the Ti^IV–O–Ti^IV connectivity seen in TiO₂. The arrangement of the TBAPy ligand around the 1D rutile‐based chains leads in the generation of a porous framework with two distinct types of pores; based on the chemistries of these two types of pores, one can be labelled as hydrophobic and the other as hydrophilic. The use of different activation methods results in the generation of either a porous framework free of guest molecules or a completely solvent‐free material, in which the terminal H₂O molecules bound to Ni^II were removed, leading thus to a framework with open Ni^II sites. CO₂ isotherms collected on both frameworks at 195 K and one barshowed type I isotherms characteristic of microporous materials (BET surface areas for: guest‐free framework: 257(3) m² · g^–1; solvent‐free framework: 362(2) m² · g^–1). The affinity of both networks at zero coverage for both CO₂ and CH₄ was found to be greater when the unsaturated Ni^II sites are available within the void space.     

Synthesis,Structure, and Cyclic Voltammetric Property of Metal String Complex [Ni3(dpa)4(ClO4)(Cl)]·CH2Cl2

The metal string complex [Ni₃(dpa)₄(ClO₄)(Cl)] · CH₂Cl₂ ( 1 ) [dpa = bis(2‐pyridyl)amine] with different axial ligands was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV/Vis, and fluorescence spectroscopy and TG analysis. The molecular structure was determined by single‐crystal X‐ray analysis and its electrochemical properties were investigated. This metal string complex is the first example with different axial ligands, and in its structure a different structural packing relative to the metal string complex [Ni₃(dpa)₄(Cl)₂] ( 2 ) with two axial chloride ligands is generated. The intense C–H ··· π interactions observed for 1 provide additional stability. The axial mono‐substitution of Cl^– by ClO₄^– in 1 relative to 2 results in one obviously short Ni–Ni distance and a higher stability towards oxidation.     

The chain-shaped coordination polymers based on the bowl-like Ln18Ni24(23.5) clusters exhibiting favorable low-field magnetocaloric effect

The design of assembling high-nuclearity transition-lanthanide (3d-4f) clusters along with excellent magnetocaloric effect (MCE) is one of the most prominent fields but is extremely challenging. Herein, two heterometallic metal coordination polymers are constructed via the “carbonate-template” method, formulated as {[Gd₁₈Ni₂₄(IDA)₂₂(CO₃)₇(μ₃-OH)₃₂(μ₂-OH)₃(H₂O)₅Cl]·Cl₈·(H₂O)₁₄}_n and {[Eu₁₈Ni_23.5(IDA)₂₂(CO₃)₇(μ₃-OH)₃₂(H₂O)₅(IN)(CH₃COO)₂(NH₂CH₂COO)Cl]·Cl₆·(H₂O)₁₇}_n [abbreviated as 1-(Gd₁₈Ni₂₄)_n and 2-(Eu₁₈Ni_23.5)_n respectively; H₂IDA = iminodiacetic acid; HIN = isonicotinic acid]. Concerning the structures, compounds 1-(Gd₁₈Ni₂₄)_n and 2-(Eu₁₈Ni_23.5)_n both feature the one-dimensional (1D) chain-like structure which is rarely reported in high-nuclearity metal complexes. Meanwhile, the large presences of Gd³⁺ ions in compound 1-(Gd₁₈Ni₂₄)_n are conducive to the fantastic MCE, and the value of −∆S_m is 35.30 J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹ at 3.0 K and ∆H = 7.0 T. And more significantly, compound 1-(Gd₁₈Ni₂₄)_n shows the large low-field magnetic entropy change (−∆S_m = 20.95 J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹ at 2.0 K and ∆H = 2.0 T) among the published 3d-4f mixed metal clusters.     

The First 3‐Connected SrSi2‐Type 3D Chiral Framework Constructed from {Ni6PW9} Building Units

A novel 3‐connected SrSi₂‐type 3D chiral framework constructed from hexa‐Ni^II‐cluster‐substituted polyoxometalate (POM) units [Ni(enMe)₂]₃[WO₄]₃[Ni₆(enMe)₃(OH)₃PW₉O₃₄]₂?9H₂O ( 1 ) (enMe=1,2‐diaminopropane) has been made from a hydrothermal synthetic method. This POM represents the first 3D framework based on {Ni₆PW₉} units and {WO₄} connectors.     

Synthesizing 2D and 3D Selenidostannates in Ionic Liquids: The Synergistic Structure‐Directing Effects of Ionic Liquids and Metal–Amine Complexes

Presented are the ionothermal syntheses, characterizations, and properties of a series of two‐ and three‐dimensional selenidostannate compounds synergistically directed by metal–amine complex (MAC) cations and ionic liquids (ILs) of [Bmmim]Cl (Bmmim=1‐butyl‐2,3‐dimethylimidazolium). Four selenidostannates, namely, 2D‐(Bmmim)₃[Ni(en)₃]₂[Sn₉Se₂₁]Cl ( 1 , en=ethylenediamine), 2D‐(Bmmim)₈[Ni₂(teta)₂(μ‐teta)]Sn₁₈Se₄₂ ( 2 , teta=triethylenetetramine), 2D‐(Bmmim)₄[Ni(tepa)Cl]₂[Ni(tepa)Sn₁₂Se₂₈] ( 3 , tepa=tetraethylenepentamine), and 3D‐(Bmmim)₂[Ni(1,2‐pda)₃]Sn₈Se₁₈ ( 4 , 1,2‐pda=1,2‐diaminopropane), were obtained. Single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analyses revealed that compounds 1 and 2 possess a lamellar anionic [Sn₃Se₇]_n^2n? structure comprising distinct eight‐membered ring units, whereas 3 features a MAC‐decorated anionic [Ni(tepa)Sn₁₂Se₂₈]_n^6n? layered structure. In contrast to 1 – 3 , compound 4 exhibits a 3D open framework of anionic [Sn₄Se₉]_n^2n?. The structural variation from 1 to 4 clearly indicates that on the basis of the synergistic structure‐directing ability of the MACs and ILs, variation of the organic polyamine ligand has a significant impact on the formation of selenidostannates.     

X-ray crystal structure* and kinetics of oxidation of 1,4,8,11-tetraazaundecanenickel(II), [NiII(2,3,2-tet)]2+ by peroxodisulphate: Formation of a stable non-macrocyclic nickel(III) polyamine

While macrocyclic ligands are well-known to stabilize tervalent nickel, it is very unusual to form stable nickel(III)-amine species in aqueous solution. We describe the kinetics of oxidation of 1,4,8,11-tetraazaundecanenickel(II), [Ni^II(2,3,2-tet)]²⁺ by peroxodisulphate in aqueous solution to the tervalent state. The reaction follows a second order rate law, first order in [Ni^II(2,3,2-tet)]²⁺ and first order in peroxodisulphate. The activation enthalpy and entropy are 55 ± 3 kJ mol^–1 and –38 ± 10 J K^–1 mol^–1 respectively. The X-ray crystal structure of the [Ni^II(2,3,2-tet)]²⁺ cation is also described. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2(1)/n. The cation has a slightly distorted square planar structure, with the bite angle of the 5-membered chelate rings being slightly less than 90°, and that of the 6-membered chelate ring being correspondingly greater than 90°.     

Synthesis,structures and electrochemical properties of two novel metal–organic coordination complexes based on trimesic acid (H3BTC) and 2,5-bis(3-pyridyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole (BPO)

Two novel metal–organic coordination complexes [Cu(HBTC)(BPO)]·H₂O (1) and [Co₃(BTC)₂(BPO)₃(H₂O)₂]·5.25H₂O (2), have been synthesized from hydrothermal reaction of metal chloride with the mixed ligands 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate (H₃BTC) and bent dipyridyl based ligand 2,5-bis(3-pyridyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole (BPO), and structurally characterized by elemental analyses, IR, TG and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The results reveal that each dinuclear Cu^II unit is bridged by two kinds of different ligands (H₃BTC and BPO) to form one-dimensional (1-D) chain structure in complex 1. The adjacent chains for 1 are further linked by π–π stacking interactions and hydrogen bonding interactions to form a three-dimensional (3-D) supramolecular framework. Complex 2 possesses a 3-D network composed of three different cobalt(II) centers [carboxylate-bridged dinuclear cobalt units and mononuclear cobalt ion] and bridging ligands BTC and BPO, which presents the first example of 3-D coordination polymer constructed from the BPO ligands simultaneously showing three different coordination modes. Moreover, the electrochemical behaviors of the two complexes bulk-modified carbon paste electrodes (1-CPE and 2-CPE) have been reported.     

3‐Rhoda‐1,2‐diazacyclopentanes: A Series of Novel Metallacycle Complexes Derived From CN Functionalization of Ethylene

Rh‐containing metallacycles, [(TPA)Rh^III(κ²‐(C,N)‐CH₂CH₂(NR)₂‐]Cl; TPA=N,N,N,N‐tris(2‐pyridylmethyl)amine have been accessed through treatment of the Rh^I ethylene complex, [(TPA)Rh(η²‐CH₂CH₂)]Cl ([ 1 ]Cl) with substituted diazenes. We show this methodology to be tolerant of electron‐deficient azo compounds including azo diesters (RCO₂N?NCO₂R; R=Et [ 3 ]Cl, R=iPr [ 4 ]Cl, R=tBu [ 5 ]Cl, and R=Bn [ 6 ]Cl) and a cyclic azo diamide: 4‐phenyl‐1,2,4‐triazole‐3,5‐dione (PTAD), [ 7 ]Cl. The latter complex features two ortho‐fused ring systems and constitutes the first 3‐rhoda‐1,2‐diazabicyclo[3.3.0]octane. Preliminary evidence suggests that these complexes result from N–N coordination followed by insertion of ethylene into a [Rh]?N bond. In terms of reactivity, [ 3 ]Cl and [ 4 ]Cl successfully undergo ring‐opening using p‐toluenesulfonic acid, affording the Rh chlorides, [(TPA)Rh^III(Cl)(κ¹‐(C)‐CH₂CH₂(NCO₂R)(NHCO₂R)]OTs; [ 13 ]OTs and [ 14 ]OTs. Deprotection of [ 5 ]Cl using trifluoroacetic acid was also found to give an ethyl substituted, end‐on coordinated diazene [(TPA)Rh^III(κ²‐(C,N)‐CH₂CH₂(NH)₂‐]⁺ [ 16 ]Cl, a hitherto unreported motif. Treatment of [ 16 ]Cl with acetyl chloride resulted in the bisacetylated adduct [(TPA)Rh^III(κ²‐(C,N)‐CH₂CH₂(NAc)₂‐]⁺, [ 17 ]Cl. Treatment of [ 1 ]Cl with AcN?NAc did not give the Rh?N insertion product, but instead the N,O‐chelated complex [(TPA)Rh^I ( κ²‐(O,N)‐CH₃(CO)(NH)(N?C(CH₃)(OCH?CH₂))]Cl [ 23 ]Cl, presumably through insertion of ethylene into a [Rh]?O bond.