Syntheses and crystal structures of butterfly M2Te2 complexes of molybdenum and tungsten with functionalized cyclopentadienyl ligands

Reactions of singly-bonded dinuclear complexes [(η⁵-CH₃O₂CC₅H₄)₂M₂(CO)₆] (I, M?=?Mo; II, M?=?W) with the diarenylditelluride [4-CH₃C₆H₄Te]₂ in refluxing toluene for 4–6?h afforded dinuclear complexes 1 and 2 trans/ae-[(η⁵-RC₅H₄)₂M₂(CO)₄(μ-ArTe)₂] (Ar?=?4-CH₃C₆H₄Te). Complexes 1 and 2 were also synthesized by reactions of triply-bonded dinuclear complexes [(η⁵-CH₃O₂CC₅H₄)₂M₂(CO)₄] (III, M?=?Mo; IV, M?=?W) with [4-CH₃C₆H₄Te]₂ in refluxing toluene for 1?h. Both complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR and IR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Preliminary low-temperature NMR experiments on complexes 1 and 2 have revealed that in solution each complex goes through a rapid inversion of the butterfly four-membered ring M₂Te₂.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of two lead complexes containing tricyanomethanide

Two lead complexes [Pb(2,2′-bipy)₂(H₂O)₂(tcm)]₂·(tcm)₂·2H₂O, 1, and [Pb(phen)₂(tcm)₂], 2, have been prepared by reacting Pb(NO₃)₂, potassium tricyanomethanide (Ktcm) and 2,2-bipyridine or 10-phenanthroline, respectively. X-ray crystallography studies show that 1 is a dimer formed by two eight-coordinate [Pb(bipy)₂(H₂O)₂] units bridged by tricyanomethanide while 2 is a mononuclear six-coordinate compound with the lead atom surrounded by two phen ligands and two tricyanomethanide ions.     

Syntheses,crystal structures and thermoanalyses of alkaline earth metal complexes derived from dinitropyridone

Six new alkaline-earth metal compounds derived from dinitropyridone ligands (3,5-dinitropyrid-2-one, 2HDNP; 3,5-dinitropyrid-4-one, 4HDNP and 3,5-dinitropyrid-4-one-N-hydroxide, 4HDNPO) were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR and partly by powder XRD, TG-DSC and X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis. The structural determination revealed that one molecule of both magnesium salts (Mg(2DNP)₂ ·?8H₂O, (1), and Mg(4DNP)₂ ·?6H₂O (4)) comprise one cation [Mg(H₂O)₆]²⁺ and two anions displaying centro-symmetry with the Mg atom located at the center. Two anions (and crystalline water molecules) are joined by hydrogen bonds. The barium salt Ba(4DNP)₂ ·?4H₂O (5), is a centro-symmetric dimer with each Ba(II) being coordinated by one monodentate ligand anion, two bidentate ligand anions (different coordination pattern) and five water molecules. Another barium salt, Ba(4DNPO)₂ ·?6H₂O (6), is a coordination polymer, the ten-coordinate (BaO₁₀) barium environment comprising four water molecules, a pair of 4DNPOs via the pyridine-N-oxide oxygen, and one 4DNPOs from an adjacent metal atom offering chelating nitro group oxygen, bridging adjacent bariums. Abundant intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules of each complex into multi-dimensional chains. The X-ray powder diffraction analysis confirmed the phase homogeneity of the polycrystalline samples. The TG-DSC results revealed that Mg(2DNP)₂ ·?8H₂O and Ba(4DNP)₂ ·?6H₂O each has three main weight-loss stages. The first step is the loss of all water molecules and the last step is the loss of the nitro groups and/or decomposition of the pyridine rings with the release of heat.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and catalytic properties of dioxomolybdenum(VI) complexes with hydrazone ligands

Two new dioxomolybdenum(VI) complexes, [MoO₂L¹(CH₃OH)] (1) and [MoO₂L²(H₂O)] (2), where L¹ and L² are dianionic form of N′-(2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)-4methoxybenzohydrazide and N′-(2-hydroxy-3methoxybenzylidene)-2-hydroxybenzohydrazide, respectively, have been synthesized and structurally characterized by spectroscopic methods and single-crystal X-ray determination. The complexes are mononuclear molybdenum(VI) compounds. Mo in each complex is octahedral. The difference in the substituent groups in the benzohydrazides leads to coordination of different solvent molecules. Crystals of the complexes are stabilized by hydrogen bonds. The complexes are effective catalysts for sulfoxidation.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of gadolinium and europium complexes of AAZTA analogues

Modified 6-amino-6-methylperhydro-1,4-diazepinetetraacetic acid (AAZTA) ligands with a hydroxyl arm have been synthesized and characterized. The crystal structures of its lanthanide complexes, determined by single crystal X-ray crystallography, show centrosymmetric nonacoordinated dimeric M₂L₂ forms where one carboxylate group from each ligand forms a bridge between two metal centers. Each metal center is coordinated with one inner sphere water molecule. The hydroxyl arm does not interfere in the coordination environment of the metal and therefore acts as a good anchor for attaching other functional motifs.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of a series of palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes bearing new hydrazine-based bisphosphinite ligands equipped with pyridyl arms

This paper reports the synthesis of the hydrazine-based bisphosphinito ligands (RO)₂PN(Me)N(Me)P(OR)₂ (R = 2-hydroxy-6-methyl-pyridyl or 3-hydroxy-6-methyl-pyridyl) and their palladium and platinum complexes whose structures were unequivocally determined by X-ray crystallography.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,electrochemical studies,and antioxidant activities of zinc(II) and copper(II) complexes with bis(2-benzimidazolyl) aniline derivatives

Two ligands, bis(benzimidazol-2-ylmethyl) aniline (bba) and bis(N-methyl-benzimidazol-2-ylmethyl) aniline (Mebba), and their transition metal complexes [Zn(bba)(Br)₂]·2DMF (1) and [Cu(Mebba)(Br)₂]·2DMF (2) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, molar conductivities, UV–vis spectra, IR spectra, NMR spectroscopy, and X-ray crystallography. The structure around Zn(II) can be described as distorted tetrahedral. Complex 2 can be described as distorted trigonal bipyramidal. Cyclic voltammograms of 2 indicate a quasireversible Cu²⁺/Cu⁺ couple. Additionally, the antioxidant activities of the free ligands and their complexes were determined by the superoxide and hydroxyl radical scavenging methods in vitro. Complexes 1 and 2 possess potent hydroxyl radical scavenging activity and better than standard antioxidants such as vitamin C and mannitol. Complex 2 possesses excellent superoxide radical activity.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of group 6 metal complexes containing allyl and cyanotrihydroborate groups

Compounds M(η³-C₃H₅)(CO)₂(NCCH₃)₂(NCBH₃) and [N(CH₃)₄]₂[M(η³-C₃H₅)(CO)₂(NCBH₃)₃] (M = Mo, W) were prepared and structurally characterized. In the solid state, the allyl group orients its open face to the two carbonyl groups producing an endo form in the above compounds. In solution, an exo form coexists with an endo form in compound Mo(η³-C₃H₅)(CO)₂(NCCH₃)₂(NCBH₃). The cyanotrihydroborate ligand bonds to the metal through a nitrogen atom. Both of the IR and the 11B NMR spectroscopic data suggest the negative charge of the cyanotrihydroborate ligand on the complex is almost localized on the BH₃ and this negative charge only has small effect on the metal-nitrogen interaction.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of two Cu(II) complexes based on a fused heterocycle ligand containing 1,3,4-thiadiazole

By refluxing a mixture of CuCl₂ and 3-methyl-6-phenyl-[1,2,4]-triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazole (TRTZ) with addition of acetic acid and KSCN, respectively, the complexes [Cu(TRTZ)₂(OAc)₂(H₂O)]?·?1.5H₂O (1) and [Cu(TRTZ)₂(SCN)₂(H₂O)₂]?·?2DMF (2) were obtained. Single-crystal structure of both complexes was determined and their thermal behaviour and IR spectra examined.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of ruthenium carbonyl complexes containing pyridine-alkoxide ligands

Transition Metal Chemistry - The reactions of pyridine alcohols PyCH2C(R1R2)OH [R1?=?H, R2?=?4-BrC6H4 (1); R1?=?H, R2?=?4-CF3C6H4 (2);...     

Syntheses and crystal structures of four new fpa-metal complexes through in situ ligand reaction

Four new fpa-metal complexes, [Co(fpa)₂(H₂O)₂] (1), [Cu(fpa)₂(H₂O)] (2), [Zn₂(fpa)₄(bpp)₂] _n (3), and {[Zn(bpy)(H₂O)₄]?·?2(fpa)} _n (4), have been synthesized and fully characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectroscopy, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), (Hfpa?=?2,2-difluoro-2-(pyridine-2-yl)acetate, bpp?=?1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane, bpy?=?4,4′-bipyridine). X-ray diffraction analyses reveal that 1 and 2 with 0-D structures are both extended into 3-D supramolecular networks through hydrogen bonds and π···π interactions. Complex 3 with chiral centers possesses a 1-D structure constructed by two kinds of bpp molecules and four kinds of fpa^? molecules with different conformations, with bbp and fpa^? bridging and capped ligands, respectively. In 4, bpy links [Zn(H₂O)₄]²⁺ into a 1-D polymeric cationic chain and uncoordinated fpa^? compensates the framework charge. The results of TGA reveal that fpa^? decomposes through two processes. Both 3 and 4 show strong fluorescence in the solid state at room temperature.     

Syntheses and Structural Characterizations of η~5-2,4-Cyclopentadien-1-yl Di-carbonyliron Heteronuclear Bi-Metallic Complexes

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Copper(II), nickel(II) and cobalt(II) complexes of 4-cyanobenzonic acid: syntheses, crystal structures and spectral properties

Three new metal complexes, Cu(4-Hcba)₂(4-cba)₂(Py)₂ (4-Hcba=4-cyanobenzoic acid) 1 and M[H(4-cba)₂]₂(Py)₂ (M=Ni 2, Co 3), have been prepared by the treatment of 4-Hcba with the respective metal nitrate M(NO₃)₂ (M=Cu, Ni, Co) in the presence of pyridine (Py). Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses (3 is isostructural to 2) show that the obtained complexes are of isolated mononuclear and the metal atoms have distorted octahedral coordination environment. Two different types of intramolecular hydrogen bonds exist: asymmetrical O–HO for 1 and symmetrical OHO for 2 and 3. The crystal packing between the molecular complexes is controlled mainly by T-shaped C–Hπ interactions between pyridine and phenyl rings. Preliminary discussions on IR, UV–VIS and fluorescent spectra have also been carried out.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and properties of nickel and cadmium complexes containing imidazole derivatives

[Ni₃(C₁₃H₉N₂O)₅(CH₃OH)₂] (1) and [Cd(C₁₂H₈N₃)₃] (2) were synthesized in methanol and characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectra, and X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 is trinuclear with three unsymmetric Ni(II)'s having different coordinated environments bridged by four oxygen atoms from five ligands. Intermolecular antiferromagnetic interactions were observed in 1. Complex 2 is mononuclear with Cd(II) six-coordinate by six nitrogen atoms from three bidentate HPBM anions. Complex 2 shows emission maxima in the blue region.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic studies and crystal structures of two new vanadium complexes of 2-benzoylpyridine containing hydrazone ligands

The reaction of VO(acac)₂ with 2-benzoylpyridine substituted aroylhydrazones is studied. Oxovanadium(IV) and (V) complexes are obtained, indicating the binding of ligands to the metal ion through the imine nitrogen, enolate oxygen and pyridyl nitrogen. The oxovanadium(IV) compound [VOL¹(OCH₃)] · 0.14H₂O (1a) gets oxidized to dioxovanadium(V) species [VO₂L¹] (1b) upon crystal formation. The crystal structures of the ligand and the two vanadium complexes are reported. Single crystal X-ray diffraction studies of the compound [VO(HL²)(μ₂-O)]₂ (2) revealed a centrosymmetric dimer.     

Syntheses,structures, and characterizations of three Ag(I) complexes constructed by length-modulated pyrazole-based ligands

Three coordination complexes with N-donor ligands, Ag₂(L1)_1.5(NO₃)₂ (1), Ag₃(L2)₂(NO₃)₃ (2), and Ag(L1)₂NO₃ (3) {L1?=?1,4-bis(pyrazole-1-ylmethyl)benzene, L2 = 4,4′-bis(pyrazole-1-ylmethyl)biphenyl}, have been synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, TGA, and X-ray single crystal diffraction. Complex 1 shows a 3-D fsh-3,4-P2₁/c structure with brevity code {8³}²{8⁵·10}. Complex 2 has a 3-D framework with a 2-D layer penetrated by an infinite 1-D zigzag chain. Complex 3 exhibits a (4,4)-net racemizing layer structure with nitrate anions filling the cavity. The results indicate that L1 and L2 can adopt varied conformations in formation of the complexes, and the length of the ligands plays a key role in configuring and directing the corresponding structure of the complexes.     

Complexes of unsymmetric bis-hydrazide ligands: crystal structures and properties

Two unsymmetric bis-aroyl-hydrazines, N′-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)isonicotinohydrazide (L1) and N′-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)nicotinohydrazide (L2), were synthesized through reactions of salicyl hydrazide with isonicotinoyl chloride and nicotinoyl chloride, respectively. Reactions of metal salts with L1 or L2 gave three new complexes, [Cd(L1)₂(SCN)₂] _n (1), [Zn(L1)₂Cl₂]?·?H₂O (2), and [Zn(L2)₂Cl₂] (3). Complex 1 features a 1-D double-chain structure built by SCN^– bridging six-coordinate Cd^II centers while 2 and 3 are mononuclear Zn^II complexes. In 1–3, isomeric ligands L1 and L2 coordinate with metal ions in a terminal coordination mode. Ligands L1 and L2 through O–H···N and N–H···O hydrogen-bonding interactions in 1–3 are crucial for the structure extension into 3-D supramolecular structures of 1 and 2, or 2-D sheet of 3. Complexes 1–3 emit interesting blue-green luminescence. Thermal behaviors of 1–3 as well as the specific rotation of 2 were also investigated.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of two copper complexes with one-dimensional chain structures bridged by bipyridine ligands

Two copper complexes {[Cu(phen)(azpy)(H₂O)(ClO₄)](ClO₄)}_n1 (phen=1,10-phenthroline, azpy=4,4′-azobispyridine) and {[Cu(phen)(bpe)(H₂O)(ClO₄)](ClO₄)}_n2 (bpe=trans-1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethylene), have been synthesized and characterized. The X-ray analysis reveals that copper ion has distorted square pyramidal coordination environments in the complexes 1 and 2. The copper is coordinated by two N atoms of phen, two N atoms from two bridging ligand azpy in 1 and from two bridging ligand bpe in 2, one O atom of coordinated water. Due to Jahn Teller distortion the sixth site in 1 and 2 is occupied by one O atom from one perchlorate anion. Copper ions are linked to each other through bridging ligand azpy in 1 and bridging ligand bpe in 2 to form one-dimensional chain. Variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility studies show that there is a weak antiferromagnetic interaction between the Copper ions in 1 and 2.     

Syntheses,structures and luminescent properties of two Zn(II) complexes of N-2-nitrobenzenesulfonyl-glycine acid

Two luminescent zinc coordination complexes [Zn₂(2-NBS-gly)₄(H₂O)₄]?·?2H₂O (1), and Zn(Im)₂(2-NBS-gly)₂ (2), (2-NBS-glyH?=?N-2-nitrobenzenesulfonyl-glycine acid, Im?=?imidazole) have been synthesized and their crystal structures determined by X-ray crystallography. The Zn(II) in 1 is a five-coordinate geometry and can be described as a slightly distorted square-pyramid; complex 2 is four-coordinate, forming a distorted tetrahedron. Through hydrogen bonding, complex 1 forms a 2-D network and complex 2 forms a zigzag chain. Fluorescent analyses show that both 1 and 2 exhibit photoluminescence in the solid state and may be potential candidates for photoactive materials.