A joint theoretical and experimental structural study of two novel 1,2,4-triazolo[3,4-<Emphasis Type="Italic">b</Emphasis>]-1,3,4-thiadiazine derivatives

In this study, two novel 1,2,4-triazolo[3,4-b]-1,3,4-thiadiazine derivatives, 3-[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]-6-phenyl-7H-1,2,4-triazolo[3,4-b]-1,3,4-thiadiazine (compound 1) and 3-[2-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethyl]-6-phenyl-7H-1,2,4-triazolo[3,4-b]-1,3,4-thiadiazine (compound 2), having analgesic–anti-inflammatory activity were synthesized and characterized by IR, ¹H-NMR, and mass spectroscopic techniques besides elementary analysis. Additionally, the structures and molecular packings of the mentioned compounds have been investigated by X-ray single crystal diffraction. The six-membered thiadiazine ring adopts the screw boat conformation in both the compounds. In the crystal packings of the compounds 1 and 2, C–H···N and C–H···O interactions link the molecules into a two-dimensional network and generate infinite chains. Furthermore, C–H···π intermolecular interactions provide further stability to the molecular packing in both the molecules. The conformers have been predicted by the potential energy surface scan employing the AM1 method. Geometry optimizations and electrostatic properties have been obtained using AM1 and ab initio quantum methods.     

Studies on mono- and dinuclear bisoxime copper complexes with different coordination geometries

Two new mono- and dinuclear Cu(II) complexes, namely [CuL¹]·0.5H₂O (1) and [(Cu₂(L²)₂)(DMF)]·0.5DMF (2) (H₂L¹ = 1,2-bis{[(Z)-(3-methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazolidin-4(4H)-yl)(phenyl)]methylene-aminooxy}ethane; H₂L² = 1,3-bis{[(Z)-(3-methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazolidin-4(4H)-yl)(phenyl)] methyleneaminooxy}propane), have been synthesized and characterized by X-ray crystallography. The unit cell of complex 1 contains two crystallographically independent but chemically identical [CuL¹] molecules and one crystalline water molecule, showing a slightly distorted square-planar coordination geometry and forming a wave-like pattern running along the a-axis via hydrogen bonding and π···π stacking interactions. Complex 2 has a dinuclear structure, comprising two Cu(II) atoms, two completely deprotonated phenolate bisoxime (L²)²⁻ moieties (in the form of enol), and both coordinated and hemi-crystalline DMF molecules. Complex 2 has square-planar and square-pyramidal geometries around the two copper centers, whose basic coordination planes are almost perpendicular and form an infinite three-dimensional supramolecular network structure involving intermolecular C–H···N, C–H···O, and C–H···π(Ph) hydrogen bonding and π···π stacking interactions of neighboring pyrazole rings.     

X-ray crystal structures of <Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-halogenated 6,6-diphenylfulvenes

Crystal structures of a series of p-halogenated 6,6-diphenylfulvenes 2–5 are reported and comparatively discussed including the known structure of the non-halogenate parent compound 1. The molecular structures show twisted conformations of the plane aryl and fulvene subunits against each other, rather unaffected by the different halogen substituents. The packing structures exclusively involve C–H···X (X = F, Cl, π) contacts while Hal···Hal and π-stacking interactions do not occur.     

Syntheses,weak interactions, 3D network structures and magnetic properties of two salts based on bis(maleonitriledithiolate)copper(II) anion and substituted triphenylphosphonium cation

Two new salts, [BzTPP]₂[Cu(mnt)₂] (1) and [4NO₂BzTPP]₂[Cu(mnt)₂] (2) (BzTPP⁺ = benzyltriphenylphosphonium and mnt²⁻ = maleonitriledithiolate) have been prepared and characterized by elemental analyses, UV, IR, molar conductivity and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The single-crystal structure analysis shows that 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n, while 2 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P−1. The effects of weak intramolecular interactions such as C–H···O, C–H···S, C–H···N, C–H···Cu hydrogen bonds and p···π, π···π stacking interactions in the solids generate a 3D network structure. It is noted that the change in the molecular topology of the counteraction when the 4-substituted group in the benzyl ring is changed from H to NO₂ results in differences in the crystal system, space group, weak interactions and the stacking mode of the cations and anions of 1 and 2. The magnetic susceptibilities of these salts measured in the temperature range 2.0 to 300 K show weak ferromagnetic coupling features with θ = 2.05 × 10⁻² K for 1 and 5.13 × 10⁻³ K for 2.     

X-ray crystal structures of halogen containing nucleobase derivatives in unsolvated and DMSO solvated forms

A series of halogenated nucleobase derivatives 1–4 is reported to yield solvent-free (2) and DMSO solvated crystals (1, 3, 4) on the crystallization from DMSO with one of them (4) containing an additional molecule of water. The molecular and crystal structures are described and comparatively discussed with reference to previous results on related compounds. The molecule of 1 is planar, molecules of 2 and 3 show syn alignment with reference to the heterocyclic ring and common C2′-endo conformation of the ribose residue, while 4 is also syn aligned but C4′-exo in the sugar conformation. The packing structures reveal typical aggregations created via networks of hydrogen bonds. These involve conventional N–H···N, N–H···O and O–H···O interactions between nucleobase and ribose units as well as solvent molecules, additionally supported by weak C–H···O contacts but excluding the participation of halogen···halogen interactions as well as halogen···heteroatom contacts in the supramolecular structure formation.     

Syntheses, crystal structures, and properties of two salts based on Ni(mnt)2 (mnt2− = maleonitriledithiolate) anion and substituted triphenylphosphonium cation

Two new salts, [oClBzTPP]₂⁺[Ni(mnt)₂]²⁻(1) and [oClBzTPP]⁺[Ni(mnt)₂]⁻(2) ([oClBzTPP]⁺ = 1-(2′-chlorobenzyl)triphenylphosphonium and mnt²⁻ = maleonitriledithiolate) have been prepared and characterized by elemental analyses, UV, IR, MS spectra, single crystal X-ray diffraction, and magnetic susceptibility. The Ni ions of the Ni(mnt)₂ anions for 1 and 2 exhibit the square-planar coordination geometry. The Ni(III) ions of 2 form a 1D zigzag alternating magnetic chain within a Ni(mnt)₂⁻ column through Ni···S, S···S, or Ni···Ni interactions. The C–H···N, C–H···S, C–H···π hydrogen bonds or π···π stacking interactions play important roles in the molecular stabilizing and stacking of 1 and 2. Magnetic susceptibility measurements in the temperature range 1.8−300 K show that 2 exhibits diamagnetic behavior.     

Two manganese(II) complexes based on anthracene-9-carboxylate: Syntheses,crystal structures,and magnetic properties

Abstract  To explore the influence of the anthracene ring skeleton, with a large conjugated π-system, on the structures and properties of its complexes, two Mn^II complexes with anthracene-9-carboxylate ligand were synthesized and structurally characterized: {[Mn(L)₂(H₂O)₂](H₂O)}_∞ (1) and [Mn₂(L)₄(phen)₂(μ-H₂O)](CH₃OH) (2) (L = anthracene-9-carboxylate and phen = 1,10-phenanthroline). Complex (1) has a one-dimensional (1D) chain structure that is further assembled to form a two-dimensional (2D) sheet, and then an overall three-dimensional (3D) network by π···π stacking and/or C–H···π interactions. Complex (2) makes a dinuclear structure by incorporating the chelating phen ligand, which is further interlinked via inter-molecular π···π stacking and C–H···π interactions to generate a higher-dimensional supramolecular network along the different crystallographic directions. The results reveal that the bulky anthracene ring skeleton in L, by virtue of intra- and/or inter-molecular π···π stacking and C–H···π interactions, plays an important role in the formation of complexes (1) and (2). The magnetic properties of (1) and (2) were further investigated. As expected, the very long inter-metallic separations result in weak magnetic coupling, with the corresponding coupling constant values of J = −10 cm⁻¹ for (1) and J = −2.46 cm⁻¹ for (2). Graphical abstract  The constructions of two new Mn^II complexes comprising 1D chain (1) and dinuclear subunit (2) structures have been successfully achieved by using a bulky anthracene-9-carboxylic acid (HL), together with incorporating the chelating 1,10-phenanthroline as a co-ligand for (2). The result reveals that the bulky anthracene ring skeleton of HL, by virtue of intra- and/or inter-molecular π···π stacking and C–H···π interactions, plays an important role in the formation of the supramolecular architectures of (1) and (2). Moreover, magnetic properties of the complexes have been investigated.      

Crystallographic and conformational analysis of two novel trans-azo benzene compounds

The molecular and crystal structure of (E)-2-Acetyl-4-(2-bromophenyldiazenyl)phenol (1) and (E)-2-Methyl-4-(o-tolyldiazenyl)phenol (2) were characterized and determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction method besides spectroscopic means. The periodic organization of 1 is stabilized by C–H···O type weak H-bond and Br···O type weak halogen bonding and thus, a two dimensional puckered network is established almost parallel to () the plane. Molecules of 2 are linked into C(7) chains generated by translation along the [1 0 1] direction with the aid of O–H···N type H-bonds, and these chains are strengthened by C–H···π interactions involving o-tolylphenol ring. Quantum chemical studies at B3LYP/6-311 ++G(d,p) level reveal that potential barrier of the compounds around Ar–N torsions is of double minimum character unless it is defected by the presence of o-substituent groups in the vicinity of the azo bridge. The results from crystallographic and quantum chemical studies suggest that azo benzene compounds may adapt non-planar geometry apart from the most stable planar conformation, which is located on the secondary minima of double potential barrier regarding rotational motion around Ar–N bonds.     

Four complexes with a bulky carboxylate ligand: syntheses,crystal structures,and luminescent properties

Abstract  

Four complexes of 3,3-diphenylpropanoate (L) and 4,4′-bipyridine as auxiliary bridging ligands were synthesized and characterized, namely [Zn(L)₂(4bpy)(EtOH)₂]_∞ (1), [Co(L)₂(4bpy)(EtOH)₂]_∞ (2), [Ni(L)₂(4bpy)(EtOH)₂]_∞ (3), and [Cu(L)₂(4bpy)(H₂O)]_∞ (4) (4bpy = 4,4′-bipyridine). X-ray single-crystal diffraction analyses show that complexes 1–4 all take one-dimensional (1D) fishbone-like structures incorporating bridging 4bpy ligands. The complexes show different supramolecular frameworks interlinked via intermolecular hydrogen bonds, π···π stacking, and/or C–H···π supramolecular interactions. Complex 3 only has a simple one-dimensional fishbone-like chain, whereas complexes 1 and 2 show two-dimensional supramolecular structures by interchain C–H···O hydrogen bonds. Complex 4 is assembled into two-dimensional layers and then an overall three-dimensional framework by a combination of interchain O–H···O hydrogen bonds and C–H···π supramolecular interactions. The luminescent properties of the ligands and their complexes were investigated.     

Synthesis, structural characterization and thermal properties of three copper(II) complexes based on aryl hydrazide ligands

The thiosemicarbazide and hydrazide Cu(II) complexes, [Cu₃L₂¹(py)₄Cl₂] (1), [Cu(HL²)py] (2) and [Cu(HL³)py] (3), (H₂L¹ = 1-picolinoylthiosemicarbazide, H₃L² = N′-(2-hydroxybenzylidene)-3-hydroxy-2-naphthohydrazide, H₃L³ = 2-hydroxy-N′-((2-hydroxy-naphthalen-1-yl)methylene)benzohydrazide) have been prepared and characterized through physicochemical and spectroscopic methods as well as X-ray crystallography. Complex 1 has a centrosymmetric structure with –N–N– bridged Cu₃ skeleton. Neighboring molecules are linked into a 3D supermolecular framework by π–π stacking interactions, N–H···Cl and C–H···Cl hydrogen bonds. Complexes 2 and 3 have similar planar structures but different dimers formed by concomitant Cu···N and Cu···O interactions, respectively. Solvent accessible voids with a volume of 391 ?³ are included in the structure of complex 2, indicating that this complex is a potential host candidate. Thermogravimetric analysis shows that the three complexes are stable up to 100 °C.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and other properties of the complexes of Er(III), Yb(III) and Lu(III) with 4,4′-bipyridine and dichloroacetates

A novel mixed-ligand complexes of Er(III), Yb(III) and Lu(III) with title ligands were prepared and characterized by chemical and elemental analysis and IR spectroscopy, conductivity (in methanol, dimethyloformamide and dimethylsulphoxide). The thermal properties of complexes in the solid state were studied. The mode of metal–ligand coordination was discussed. The title compounds are isomorphic and isostructural in solid state. All atoms in studied compounds lie in general positions but occurrence of inversion on the midpoint of the bond linking two pyridine rings leads to existence in asymmetric unit one complex molecule and half of outer coordination sphere 4-bpy molecule. All chelating carboxylate groups are symmetrically bonded to the metal cations. The molecules of studied compounds are connected to the three dimensional network via O–H···O and O–H···N intermolecular hydrogen bonds. In the structures also exist C–H···O, C–H···Cl weak hydrogen bonds and π····π stacking interactions.     

Syntheses,molecular structures and magnetic properties of two hybrid organic–inorganic salts of bis(maleonitriledithiolato)copper(II) and substituted benzyl-4-dimethylaminopyridinium cations

Two new hybrid organic–inorganic salts, [BzDMAP]₂[Cu(mnt)₂](1) and [NO₂BzDMAP]₂[Cu(mnt)₂] (2) ([BzDMAP]⁺ = 1-benzyl-4′-dimethylaminopyridinium, [NO₂BzDMAP]⁺ = 1-(4′-nitrobenzyl)-4′-dimethylaminopyridinium, and mnt²⁻ = maleonitriledithiolate) have been characterized structurally and magnetically. The [BzDMAP]⁺ or [NO₂BzDMAP]⁺ cations (C) and the [Cu(mnt)₂]²⁻ anions (A) in 1 and 2 stack into a 1D alternating CC-A-CC-A-CC column. The Cu···N, π···π, C–H···N, C–H···O, and C–H···S weak interactions play important roles in the molecular stacking and generate a 2D or 3D structure of 1 and 2. The magnetic susceptibilities of these salts measured in the temperature range 2.0–300 K show weak antiferromagnetic coupling features with θ = −2.370 K for 1 and −0.222 K for 2.     

Self-assembly of a [2]Pseudorotaxane Composed of Cucurbit[6]uril into Linear Pseudopolyrotaxanes by N–H···O, C–H···O and π···π Interactions

The [2]pseudorotaxane of cucurbit[6]uril (Q6) with 1,6-bis(imidazol-1-yl)hexane dihydrobromide was synthesized and its crystal structure was described. The structure of [2]pseudorotaxane was mainly stablized by host–guest C–H···O interactions. Self-assembly of the [2]pseudorotaxane produces infinite one-dimensional chains with intermolecular N–H···O, C–H···O, and π···π interactions; thus, a linear non-covalent pseudopolyrotaxane is formed.     

Azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonanone: a case when weak interactions are preferred over strong hydrogen bonds

Derivatives of azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonanone tend to prefer for weak interactions in the crystal over strong N–H···O hydrogen bonds. The main stabilizing forces in the investigated azatricyclo[7.3.1.0^2,7]trideca-trienone derivatives are C–H···O, N–H···π and C–H···π interactions, leading to interesting structural patterns. The azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonanone ring adopts chair-envelope conformation having exo-C2,C4-aromatic substituents. Amino NH is in trigonal pyramidal configuration. The interesting stereochemistry of azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonanone, driving exceptional preference for weaker interactions over strong hydrogen bonds serves a useful example toward engineering and design strategy, and structure prediction methodologies.     

Two new lead(II) coordination polymer and discrete complex containing bipyridine ligands with different positioned methyl substituents: synthesis,characterization, crystal structure determination,and luminescent properties

Lead(II) coordination polymer [Pb(5,5′-dmbpy)(μ-NO₃)₂] _n (1) and mononuclear complex [Pb(6,6′-dmbpy)(NO₃)₂] (2) (where 5,5′-dmbpy is 5,5′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine and 6,6′-dmbpy is 6,6′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine) were synthesized from reaction of lead(II) nitrate with 5,5′-dmbpy and 6,6′-dmbpy, respectively. Both complexes were thoroughly characterized by elemental analysis, infrared, ¹H and ¹³C NMR, UV–Vis, emission spectroscopy, as well as single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Polymer 1 possesses one-dimensional (1D) chain structure, whilst complex 2 exhibits a discrete complex which provide an extended chain parallel to the [001] direction, via weak intermolecular C–H···O hydrogen bonding. Coordination number of Pb²⁺ in 1 and 2 are 8 and 6, respectively, with the stereochemically active lone pair, resulting in the hemidirected geometry for both complexes. The nitrate anions exhibit a tridentate chelating/bridging mode in 1, and a bi-chelating mode in 2. The supramolecular features in these complexes are guided/influenced by weak directional intermolecular C–H···O hydrogen bonding (1 and 2) together with π–π and C–H···π (1) interactions. The luminescence studies of 1 and 2 confirmed that the position of methyl substituent on 2,2′-bipyridine rings has a profound effect on the fluorescence emissions.     

Different coordination modes and supramolecular aggregations in copper(II) pentane-2,4-dionato compounds with 2-pyridone and 3-hydroxypyridine

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Copper(II) bis(pentane-2,4-dionato-κ² O,O′) compounds with 2-pyridone (1) and 3-hydroxypyridine (2) were prepared by the reaction of bis(pentane-2,4-dionato-κ² O,O′)copper(II) with selected ligands. The coordination of Cu(II) in both compounds is square pyramidal with the fifth coordination site occupied by the carbonyl oxygen atom of the 2-pyridone ligand in 1 and by the nitrogen atom of 3-hydroxypyridine in 2. The X-ray crystallographic studies revealed different crystal aggregation influenced by the ability of the 2-pyridone ligand to act as a hydrogen bond donor and acceptor, and 3-hydroxypyridine acting only as a hydrogen bond donor. Intermolecular N–H···O hydrogen bonding forms dimers in 1 and infinite chains in 2. Three-dimensional aggregation is achieved by π–π interactions and C–H···π (arene) hydrogen bonding.     

Crystal structure and synthesis of benzimidazole substituted acrylonitriles and benzimidazo[1, 2-a]quinolines

The benzimidazole compounds and benzoannulated cyclic benzimidazole analogues, such as benzimidazo[1,2-a]quinolines, are a part of our wider investigation on biologically active compounds, potential antitumor drugs. Here, we present the synthesis of two compounds, [2-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-3-(4-bromophenyl)-acrylonitrile, 5] and [2-bromo-benzimidazo[1,2-a]quinoline-6-carbonitrile, 7] and their crystal structures revealed by X-ray single crystal diffractometry. We also report the molecular and crystal structures of two additional compounds [2-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-3-(4-cyanophenyl)-acrylonitrile, 4] and [benzimidazo[1,2-a]quinoline-2,6-dicarbonitrile, 6], whose synthesis and spectroscopic characterization have been published earlier by us too (Hranjec and Karminski-Zamola, Molecules 12:1817, 2007). The compounds 4 and 5 crystallize as monohydrates. The dihedral angles calculated between phenyl and benzimidazole ring reflect not significant deviation from molecular planarity in the crystalline state for 4 and 5, while benzoannulated cyclic benzimidazole derivatives 6 and 7 are essentially planar. The crystal structures of 4 and 5 are characterized by O–H···N and N–H···O hydrogen bonds between water molecule of crystallization and imidazole NH group as well as CN group, while in 6 and 7 only weak C–H···N intermolecular hydrogen bonds exist. Although, crystal packings are analogous in 4 and 5, the molecular conformations differ slightly. In 6 there is one C–H···N hydrogen bond that do not exist in 7.     

Synthesis,structural characterization and substituent effects of two copper(II) complexes with benzaldehyde ortho-oxime ligands

Two new Cu(II) complexes, [Cu(L¹)₂] (1) and [Cu(L²)₂] (2) (HL¹ = (E)-3-bromo-5-chloro-2-hydroxy benzaldehyde O-methyl oxime; HL² = (E)-3-bromo-5-chloro-2-hydroxy benzaldehyde O-ethyl oxime), have been synthesized and characterized by physicochemical and spectroscopic methods. X-ray crystallographic analyses show that complexes 1 and 2 have similar structures, consisting of one Cu(II) atom and two L⁻ units. In both complexes, the Cu(II) atom, lying on an inversion center, is four-coordinated in a trans-CuN₂O₂ square-planar geometry by two phenolate O and two oxime N atoms from two symmetry-related N,O-bidentate oxime ligands. Moreover, both complexes form an infinite three-dimensional supramolecular structure involving intermolecular C–H···Br hydrogen bonds and π···π stacking interactions between the metal chelate rings and aromatic rings. Substituent effects in the two complexes are discussed.     

A New Semi-conductive Copper(I) Halide Coordination Polymer: Synthesis, Structure, and Theoretical Study

Abstract  A 1-D hybrid copper(I) halides, [(phen)Cu₃I₃] _n (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline)(1) with novel D6R (double six-membered rings) Cu₆I₆ cores, was synthesized by solvothermal reaction and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. In 1, nitrogen atoms from phen replace two I of CuI₄ tetrahedron to give distorted tetrahedral geometries (CuI₂N₂), then CuI₂N₂ tetrahedron shares corners via μ₃-I to generate an extended 1-D zigzag chain. Two zigzag chains combines with one 1-D (Cu₄I₄) _n chain containing D6R cores via μ₃-I-Cu (from cores) bonds to form the infinite 1-D ribbonlike polymer along the a-axis. Furthermore, the title compound is stabilized by conspicuous C–H···I hydrogen bonds, π–π and d¹⁰–d¹⁰ metallic interactions. Experimental and theoretical optical property investigation indicates that 1 possesses semiconductor property. DFT calculation was executed to probe the electronic structure of 1. To our interest, phen act as a property control species with its π* electrons appear in the forbidden band. Graphical Abstract  A hybrid copper(I) halides [(phen)Cu₃I₃] _n containing D6R cores was structurally determined, which was stabilized by conspicuous C–H···I hydrogen bonds, π–π and d¹⁰–d¹⁰ metallic interactions and possesses semiconductor property. DFT calculation indicate phen act as a property control species with its π* electrons appear in the forbidden band. Electronic supplementary material  The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Temperature-dependent synthesis, crystal structures, characterizations, and DFT calculations of two new copper(II) complexes with p-fluorobenzoic acid and 2,2′-bipyridine ligands

Two new copper(II) complexes, [Cu(p-FBA)₂(2,2′-bpy)]·(H₂O) (1) and [Cu(p-FBA)(2,2′-bpy)₂]·(p-FBA)₂ (2) {p-FBA = p-fluorobenzoic acid, 2,2′-bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine} have been obtained from an identical starting mixture using temperature as the only independent variable and characterized by X-ray single crystal diffraction as well as with infrared spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis. The results reveal that 1 has 1D infinite chain structure formed by O–H···O hydrogen bonds, while 2 features a 0D structure. Additionally, there exist C–H···O hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions in 1, forming 2D supramolecular structure. Furthermore, density functional theory (DFT) calculations of the structures, stabilities, orbital energies, composition characteristics of some frontier molecular orbitals and Mulliken charge distributions of the [Cu(p-FBA)₂(2,2′-bpy)] of 1 and [Cu(p-FBA)(2,2′-bpy)₂]⁺ cation of 2 were performed by means of Gaussian 03W package and taking B3LYP/lanl2dz basis set.