Two novel four-coordinated zinc(II) complexes [Zn(dmatrz)<Subscript>2</Subscript>Cl<Subscript>2</Subscript>] and [Zn(dmatrz)<Subscript>2</Subscript>(SCN)<Subscript>2</Subscript>] exhibiting strong blue fluorescent properties

Two novel complexes, [Zn(dmatrz)₂]Cl₂ (1) and [Zn(dmatrz)₂(SCN)₂] (2), have been prepared and characterized by X-ray crystallography, absorption and luminescence spectrometries (dmatrz=3,5-dimethy-4-amino-1,2,4-triazole). The coordination environment of the zinc(II) ions in (1) and (2) has a distorted tetrahedral geometry completed via two independent nitrogen atoms of two triazole ligands and two anions, respectively. Both (1) and (2) show strong blue luminescence properties. Furthermore, (1) displays stronger blue photoluminescence than (2) as the result of different anions (Cl^- and SCN^-) coordinated to the zinc(II) ions.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of two complexes [Cu<Subscript>2</Subscript>(NiL)<Subscript>2</Subscript>Cl<Subscript>4</Subscript>] and [Cd<Subscript>2</Subscript>(CuL)<Subscript>2</Subscript>Cl<Subscript>4</Subscript>]

Macrocyclic and supermolecular complexes [Cu₂(NiL)₂Cl₄] (I) and [Cd₂(CuL)₂Cl₄] (II) (H₂L = 2,3-dioxo-5,6,14,15-dibenzo-1,4,8,12-tetraazacyclo-pentadeca-7,13-diene) have been synthesized and structurally determined by X-ray diffraction and IR spectrum. Complex I crystallizes in the monoclinic system with P2₁/n group, a = 10.9019(15), b = 14.3589(19), c = 12.4748(17) 0A, β = 108.645(2)°, Z = 4. Complex II crystallizes in the monoclinic system with P2₁/n group, a = 10.9784(16), b = 14.580(2), c = 12.8904(18) Å, β = 109.339(2)°, Z = 4.     

Study of nitrosation of hexaammineruthenium(II): Crystal structure of <Emphasis Type="Italic">trans</Emphasis>-[RuNO(NH<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>4</Subscript>Cl]Cl<Subscript>2</Subscript>

The nitrosation of [Ru(NH₃)₆]²⁺ in hydrochloric acid and alkaline ammonia media has been studied; the patterns of interconversion of ruthenium complexes in reaction solutions have been proposed. In both cases, nitrogen(II) oxide acts as the nitrosation agent. The procedure for the synthesis of [Ru(NO)(NH₃)₅]Cl₃ · H₂O (yield 75–80%), the main nitrosation product of [Ru(NH₃)₆]²⁺, has been optimized. Thermolysis of [Ru(NO)(NH₃)₅]Cl₃ · H₂O in a helium atmosphere has been studied; the intermediates have been identified. One of these products is polyamidodichloronitrosoruthenium(II) whose subsequent decomposition gives an equimolar mixture of ruthenium metal and dioxide. The structure of trans-[RuNO(NH₃)₄Cl]Cl₂, formed in the second stage of thermolysis and as a by-product in the nitrosation of [Ru(NH₃)₆]Cl₂, has been determined by X-ray diffraction.     

Thermal analysis of copper(Ii) complexes of general formula [Et<Subscript>4</Subscript>N]<Subscript>2</Subscript>[CuBr<Subscript>n</Subscript>Cl<Subscript>4-n</Subscript>]

Thermal decomposition of compounds consisting of tetrahalogenocuprate(II), [CuBr_nCl_4−n]²⁻ (n=0–4) anions and a tetraethylammonium cation has been studied using TG-FTIR, TG-MS, DTA and DTG techniques. The measurements were carried out in an argon and air atmospheres over the temperature range 293-1073 K. The products of the thermal decomposition were identified by IR and Far Infrared (FIR) spectroscopy as well as X-ray powder diffractometry.     

Hydrolysis of coordinated aminoacetonitrile in a platinum(IV) complex. Crystal structure of [PtPy(NH<Subscript>2</Subscript>CH<Subscript>2</Subscript>COO)Cl<Subscript>3</Subscript>]

Heating of a hydrochloric acid solution of trans-PtPy(NH₂CH₂CN)Cl₄ results in the hydrolysis of coordinated aminoacetonitrile to aminoacetic acid with the formation of a five-membered chelate ring attached to platinum through the nitrogen atom of the amino group and the oxygen atom of the carboxy group. X-ray diffraction analysis of [PtPy(NH₂CH₂COO)Cl₃] is carried out. The crystals are monoclinic: space group C2/c, a = 21.704(2), b = 8.7027(7), c = 15.576(1) Å, β = 126.606(1)^o, V = 2361.8(3) ų, Z = 8; R _hkl = 0.057, wR = 0.141. In the neutral complex, the Pt atom has a distorted octahedral coordination. The equatorial plane is formed by a Cl atom (Pt-Cl, 2.284(3) Å), the N atom of the Py molecule (Pt-N, 2.062(8) Å), and the N and O atoms of the bidentate-chelating ligand (Pt-N, 2.039(8); Pt-O, 2.026(7) Å); two Cl atoms are arranged in the apical positions (Pt-Cl, 2.301(3) and 2.312(3) Å). The five-membered chelate ring has a flattened gauche conformation with an NCCO torsion angle of 19(1)°.     

Crystal structure of Li(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)<Subscript>3</Subscript>[GaEdta]

The ethylenediaminetetraacetate complex Li(H₂O)₃[Ga(Edta)] was synthesized and its crystal structure composed of octahedral (Ga(Edta)⁻ anions connected to the Li(H₂O)₃⁺ ion through the oxygen atom was studied. Five of the six hydrogen atoms of water molecules are involved in weak hydrogen bonds with the oxygen atoms of four Ga(Edta)⁻ complexes, the complex anion is hydrogen-bonded to five water molecules. In addition, shortened contacts C(221)–H(22A)…O(112) between the Ga(Edta)⁻ anions were found. As a result, the molecular packing in the crystal is determined by the three-dimensional lace of hydrogen bonds. The results are compared with published data for the lithium salts of Bi(III), Sb(III), Fe(III), Ni(II), and Hg(II) ethylenediaminetetraacetates.     

Iron(II) complexes [Fe(DfgH)<Subscript>2</Subscript>(3-CONH<Subscript>2</Subscript>-Py)<Subscript>2</Subscript>] and [Fe(DfgH)<Subscript>2</Subscript>(4-COOC<Subscript>2</Subscript>H<Subscript>5</Subscript>-Py)<Subscript>2</Subscript>]: Synthesis and structures

The complexes [Fe(DfgH)₂(3-CONH₂-Py)₂] (I) and [Fe(DfgH)₂(4-COOC₂H₅-Py)₂] (II), where DfgH₂ is α-benzyl dioxime, were obtained and examined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The equatorial planes of the coordination octahedra of the metal ions consist of two monodeprotonated α-benzyl dioxime residues united through intramolecular hydrogen bonds O-H…O into a pseudomacrocyclic system. The neutral molecules 3-CONH₂-Py and 4-COOC₂H₅-Py are coordinated to the Fe²⁺ ion through the N atom of the heterocycle. Structure I is layered and structure II is molecular. Intermolecular interactions N-H…O are responsible for the formation of layers in crystal structure I.     

Crystal structure and EPR spectra of (Bu<Subscript>4</Subscript>N)<Subscript>2</Subscript>[V(dmit)<Subscript>3</Subscript>]

The tris-chelate complex of vanadium(IV) (Bu₄N)₂[V(dmit)₃] is prepared from VCl₃ and (Bu₄N)₂[Zn(dmit)₂] (dmit = isotrithionedithiolate C₃S₅ ^2–) and characterized by single crystal XRD and mass spectrometry. The complex crystallizes in the space group Pna2₁ and has a distorted octahedral environment of vanadium. The complex is paramagnetic and gives a characteristic EPR spectrum in both solution and solid phase. The g factors and hyperfine interaction constants are determined.     

Crystal structure of [Ir(NH<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>5</Subscript>Cl]<Subscript>2</Subscript>[OsCl<Subscript>6</Subscript>]Cl<Subscript>2</Subscript>. Crystal-chemical analysis of the iridium-osmium system

The [Ir(NH₃)₅Cl]₂[OsCl₆]Cl₂ binary complex salt has been prepared, and its structure was investigated by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystal data: a = 11.1901(13) Å, b = 7.9138(13) Å, c = 13.4384(18) Å; β = 99.640(3)°, V = 1190.0(2), space group C2/m, Z = 2, FW = 1099.47, d _x = 3.068 g/cm³. Thermolysis products of [Ir(NH₃)₅Cl]₂[OsCl₆]Cl₂, [Ir(NH₃)₅Cl][OsBr₆], (NH₄)₂[OsCl₆]_x[IrCl₆]_1?x , and K₂[OsCl₆]_x[IrCl₆]_1?x were studied by X-ray phase analysis; the unit cell parameters were refined, and the dependence of volume per atom (V/Z) on the composition of the Ir Os_1?x solid solution has been plotted.     

Crystal structure of KPb<Subscript>2</Subscript>Cl<Subscript>5</Subscript> and KPb<Subscript>2</Subscript>Br<Subscript>5</Subscript>

The KPb₂Cl₅ and KPb₂Br₅ crystals are monoclinic (P2₁/c) with a microtwinned structure. X-ray analysis of chloride resulted in the parameters a = 8.854(2) Å, b = 7.927(2) Å, c = 12.485(3) Å; β = 90.05(3)°, d_calc = 4.78(1) g/cm³ (STOE STADI4, MoK_α, 2θ_max = 80°), R₁ = 0.0702 for 4094 F ≥ 4 σ(F) reflections. For bromide, a = 9.256(2) Å, b = 8.365(2) Å, c = 13.025(3) Å; β = 90.00(3)°, d_calc = 5.62(1) g/cm³ (Bruker P4, MoK_α, 2θ_max = 70°), R₁ = 0.0692 for 3076 F ≥ 4 (F) reflections.     

Crystal structure of bis(semicarbazido)copper(II) nitrate [Cu(NH<Subscript>2</Subscript>NHC(O)NH<Subscript>2</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>](NO<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>

The crystal structure of bis(semicarbazido)copper(II) nitrate [Cu(NH₂NHC(O)NH₂)₂](NO₃)₂ has been studied by X-ray diffraction. Monoclinic crystals, a = 6.835(2) Å, b = 7.733(2) Å, c = 10.320(3) Å, β = 105.701(3)°, V = 525.1(2) ų, space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, d _msd = 2.136 g/cm³, μ(MoK _α) = 2.143 mm⁻¹. The structure was solved with the program for automatic analysis of Patterson’s function and refined by full-matrix least squares in an anisotropic approximation for all non-hydrogen atoms using 753 independent reflections; R ₁ = 0.0203. The square environment of the Cu atom is formed from the amino nitrogen atoms of the hydrazine fragments and the C=O oxygen atoms of the two semicarbazide bidentate molecules (Cu-N 1.928 Å, Cu-O 1.999 Å). The axial positions are occupied by the O atoms of the NO ₃ ⁻ outer-spheric anions (Cu-O 2.505 Å). In the structure, the complex cations and the NO ₃ ⁻ anions are linked into a framework by N-H...O type hydrogen bonds. Original Russian Text Copyright ? 2007 by G. V. Romanenko, Z. A. Savelieva, and S. V. Larionov __________ Translated from Zhurnal Strukturnoi Khimii, Vol. 48, No. 2, pp. 370–373, March–April, 2007.     

Synthesis,crystal structures,and antibacterial activities of Schiff base zinc(II) complexes [Zn(L<Superscript>1</Superscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>] and [Zn(L<Superscript>2</Superscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>]

The reaction of cyclopentylamine with 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde and 5-nitrosalicylaldehyde, respectively, in methanol affords two new Schiff bases, 1-(cyclopentyliminomethyl)naphthalen-2-ol (HL¹) and 4-nitro-2-(cyclopentyliminomethyl)phenol (HL²). Two new zinc(II) complexes, [Zn(L¹)₂] (I) and [Zn(L²)₂] (II), derived from the Schiff bases, have been prepared and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, FT-IR, and elemental analysis. Complex I crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 17.834(4), b = 14.738(3), c = 9.868(2) Å, β = 91.20(3)°, V = 2593.1(9) ų, Z = 4. Complex II crystallizes in the triclinic space group P \(\bar 1\) with a = 10.206(1), b = 10.502(1), c = 12.554(1) Å, α = 66.771(2)°, β = 78.133(2)°, γ = 76.292(2)°, V = 1191.8(1) ų, Z = 2. The Zn atom in each complex is coordinated by two N and two O atoms from two Schiff base ligands, forming a tetrahedral geometry. The Schiff bases and the complexes were assayed for antibacterial activities.     

Structural investigation of [Au(en)<Subscript>2</Subscript>]Cl(ReO<Subscript>4</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript> and [Au(en)<Subscript>2</Subscript>](ReO<Subscript>4</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript> complexes

Novel complex salts [Au(en)₂]Cl(ReO₄)₂ (I) and [Au(en)₂](ReO₄)₃ (II), en = ethylenediamine, are obtained. Their crystal structures are determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex I crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system: a = 6.2172(7) Å, b = 7.1644(8) Å, c = 8.8829(8) Å, α = 96.605(4)°, β = 110.000(4)°, γ = 97.802(4)°, P-1 space group, Z = 1, d _x = 3.905 g/cm³; complex II crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system: a = 15.244(2) Å, b = 7.6809(8) Å, c = 9.3476(12) Å, β = 127.004(3)°, C2 space group, Z = 4, d _x = 4.057 g/cm³.     

Crystal structure of new ammonium fluoroindate(III) (NH<Subscript>4</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>[InF<Subscript>5</Subscript>]

A new indium(III) fluoride complex with the ammonium cation (NH₄)₂[InF₅] is synthesized and its crystal structure is studied. The structure of (NH₄)₂[InF₅] is formed of NH₄ ⁺ cations and complex [InF₅]^2– anions. The In atom in the complex anion surrounded by four terminal and two bridging F atoms forms an almost regular octahedral coordination polyhedron (CN 6) with two terminal F atoms in the axial positions and two terminal and two bridging F atoms in the equatorial plane. Through bridging F atoms, the InF6 polyhedra are arranged in polymer trans- vertex-connected corrugated anion chains (InF₅) _n ^2n? directed along the c axis. The N–H?F hydrogen bonds organize the chains in a three-dimensional framework.     

Synthesis of Pd(II) complexes containing the protonated form or molecule of 2-(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl)-4-methylquinoline (L). The crystal structure of [Pd(HL)Cl<Subscript>3</Subscript>]

The diamagnetic complexes [Pd(HL)Cl₃](I) and PdLCl₂(II), where L is 2-(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl)-4-methylquinoline, were obtained. According to X-ray diffraction data, the crystal structure of complex I consists of mononuclear acentric molecules. The coordination polygon PdNCl₃ is a distorted square (trapezium) made up of the pyrazole N atom of the monodentate ligand (cation HL⁺) and three Cl atoms. Complex II seems to contain the square polygon PdN₂Cl₂.     

Crystal structures of [Zn(SALIMP)(CH<Subscript>3</Subscript>CO<Subscript>2</Subscript>)]<Subscript>2</Subscript> and [Cu(SALIMP)Cl] with 2-[[(2-pyridinylmethyl) imino]methyl]phenol (HSALIMP) as a ligand

Two complexes [Zn(SALIMP)(CH₃CO₂)]₂ (1) and [Cu(SALIMP)Cl] (2) are obtained by the reactions of zinc(II) and copper(II) salts with a tridentate Schiff base ligand 2-[[(2-pyridinylmethyl) imino]methyl]phenol (HSALIMP). Their structure is determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Data for complex 1: C₃₀H₂₈N₄O₆Zn₂, CCDC number: 668213, M _r = 671.3, monoclinic, C2/c, with a = 34.670(5) Å, b = 15.266(2) Å, c = 23.464(4) Å, β = 114.045(2)°, V = 11341(3) ų, Z = 16, F(000) = 5504, GOOF(F ²) = 0.894, the final R = 0.0520 and wR = 0.1272 for 10515 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I); complex 2: C₁₃H₁₂N₂OClCu, CCDC number: 668211, M _r = 311.24, triclinic, P-1, with a = 7.4050(8) Å, b = 10.2369(11) Å, c = 16.2873(17) Å, α = 87.728(2)°, β = 87.818(2)°, γ = 78.279(2)°, V = 1207.4(2) ų, Z = 4, F(000) = 632, GOOF(F ²) = 1.077, the final R = 0.0326 and wR = 0.0381 for 4209 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I).     

Molecular and crystal structure of a sterically distorted complex of Pd(II) with 2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline [Pd(2,9-Me<Subscript>2</Subscript>-phen)Cl<Subscript>2</Subscript>]

A neutral complex of palladium(II) with 2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline [Pd(2,9-Me₂-phen)Cl₂] (goldish orange colored) is examined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystals of [Pd(2,9-Me₂-phen)Cl₂] are monoclinic and belong to the space group P2₁/n (a = 11.8670(7) Å, b = 7.8195(5) Å, c = 14.2418(9) Å, β = 92.5450(10)°, Z = 4, V = 1320.25 ų, R = 0.0289). The complex [Pd(2,9-Me₂-phen)Cl₂] exhibits a strong distortion of the usual square-planar geometry with a deviation of the central Pd²⁺ ion and two chloride acido-ligands from the plane of coordinated 2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline. The lengths of two Pd-N bonds are slightly different and are 2.058 Å and 2.067 Å, the lengths of the Pd-Cl bonds are equal and are 2.285 Å. 2,9-Me₂-phen itself also suffers some distortion of the planar geometry resulting in the boat conformation of the molecule. The crystal structure of the [Pd(2,9-Me₂-phen)Cl₂] complex is characterized by the presence of π-π stacked dimers arranged in infinite tilted stacks.     

Supramolecular structure organization and the biological properties of [Co(DH)<Subscript>2</Subscript>(PP)<Subscript>2</Subscript>][BF<Subscript>4</Subscript>]

The coordination compound [Co(DH)₂(PP)₂][BF₄]₂ · 2H₂O (DH⁻ is the dimethylglyoxime residue, PP is nicotinamide) was synthesized and studied by X-ray diffraction. The equatorial plane of the octahedral Co(III) complex contains two DH⁻ residues combined by intramolecular hydrogen bonds O-H…O, while the apical positions are occupied by two PP molecules. A method for the optimal use of the complex for enhancement of the biosynthesis of standard and acid-stable amylases of the micromycete Aspergillus niger 33–19 CNMN FD 02A and lipases of the micromycete Rhizopus arrhizus Fischer CNMN FD 03L was depeloped. The introduction of the complex in a concentration of 1–5 mg/l into the culture medium of Aspergillus niger 33-19 CNMN FD 02A reduces the process cycle by 24 h. The stimulating effect of the introduction of the complex (5 mg/l) into the culture medium of the Rhizopus arrhizus Fischer CNMN FD 03L strain is 55.5%.     

Crystal structure of [CuL<Subscript>2</Subscript>Py<Subscript>3</Subscript>] (HL is 2-(acetylamino)-5-nitrobenzoic acid)

The crystal structure of the [CuL₂Py₃] mononuclear complex has been determined. Two independent acido ligands have different conformations: in one ligand, the carbonyl oxygen atom is syn to the nitro group and in the other, to the amide nitrogen atom.     

Geometric and spectral characteristic of the tetrahalocuprate(II) complexes (HL)<Subscript>2</Subscript>CuX<Subscript>4</Subscript> (X = Cl,Br). Crystal and molecular structures of bis(2-methylimidazolium) tetrabromocuprate(II)

The crystal and molecular structures of bis(2-methylimidazolium) tetrabromocuprate(II) are determined. The linear dependences of the degree of distortion of the CuBr ₄ ^2? coordination polyhedron on the protonation constant of the organic cation are revealed for the structures with θ < 140°. The dependence of the hydrogen bond parameters (distances H…Br and N…Br, angle NHBr) on the degree of distortion of CuBr ₄ ^2? is shown. The degree of distortion of CuX ₄ ^2? (X = Cl, Br) is determined by the type of the organic cation and is almost the same for the CuBr ₄ ^2? and CuCl ₄ ^2? polyhedra. The empirical equations relating the degree of distortion of CuX ₄ ^2? (X = Cl, Br) and the position of the Cu ← X ligand-to-metal charge-transfer band (νLMCT) are obtained.