Co-ordination compounds of diacetyldihydrazone and diacetylbis(monomethylhydrazone)

Summary Diacetyldihydrazone (DADH) forms only six-coordinate complexes with iron(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II) and zinc(II). In M(DADH)₂X₂ (M=Fe, X=Br or I; M=Co, X=I; M=Ni, X=Cl, Br or NCS) the ligand is chelating in the [M(DADH)₃]²⁺ cations, while in M(DADH)₂X₂ (M=Co, X=Cl or Br; M=Ni, X=Cl or Br) the ligand is probably bridging and bidentate. Diacetylbismonomethylhydrazone (DAMH), by contrast, forms predominantly tetrahedral complexes M(DAMH)X₂ (M=Fe or Co, X=Cl or Br; M=Ni, X=Br; M=Co, X=NCS; M=Zn, X=Cl, Br or NCS) and some octahedral complexes M(DAMH)₂X₂ (M=Co, X=NCS; M=Ni, X=Br). The i.r. spectra, electronic spectra and magnetic moments of the complexes are discussed.     

[NiL2X2] oder [HL][NiLX3] – Reaktion sterisch anspruchsvoller Trialkylphosphine L mit NiX2 (X = Cl,Br) in Ethanol

[NiL₂X₂] or [HL][NiLX₃] – Reaction of Sterically Demanding Trialkylphosphines L with NiX₂ (X = Cl, Br) in Ethanol The reaction of some sterically demanding trialkylphosphines L = PR₂R′ (R = ⁱPr, R′ = ^tBu; R = ^tBu, R′ = ⁱPr, Me) with NiX₂ (X = Cl, Br) in ethanol affords instead of the expected non-electrolytes [NiL₂X₂] tertiary phosphonium nickelates [HL][NiLX₃] due to participation of the solvent. In case of the less bulky P^tBu₂Me both complex types were obtained. [Ni(P^tBu₂Me)₂Cl₂] is tetrahedral and therefore one of the two examples of paramagnetic bis(trialkylphosphine)dihalogenonickel(II) complexes known so far. In solution the latter compound undergoes an equilibrium of tetrahedral (paramagnetic) and planar (diamagnetic) conformer. Vis spectra as well as the results of magnetic measurements and ¹H and ³¹P NMR investigations are reported.     

Reactions of tBu2P–PLi–PtBu2 with [(Et3P)2MCl2] (M = Ni,Pd, Pt). Synthesis and Properties of [(1,2‐η‐tBu2P=P–PtBu2)M(PEt3)Cl] (M=Ni,Pd)

^tBu₂P–PLi–P^tBu₂·2THF reacts with [cis‐(Et₃P)₂MCl₂] (M = Ni, Pd) yielding [(1,2‐η‐^tBu₂P=P–P^tBu₂)Ni(PEt₃)Cl] and [(1,2‐η‐^tBu₂P=P–P^tBu2)Pd(PEt₃)Cl], respectively. ^tBu₂P– PLi–P^tBu₂ undergoes an oxidation process and the ^tBu₂P–P–P^tBu₂ ligand adopts in the products the structure of a side‐on bonded 1,1‐di‐tert‐butyl‐2‐(di‐tert‐butylphosphino)diphosphenium cation with a short P–P bond. Surprisingly, the reaction of ^tBu₂P–PLi–P^tBu₂·2THF with [cis‐(Et₃P)₂PtCl₂] does not yield [(1,2‐η‐^tBu₂P=P–P^tBu₂)Pt(PEt₃)Cl].     

Chelate complexes of some NNO tridentate Schiff bases with iron(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II) and copper(II)

Summary The Schiff bases a-(C₅H₄N)CMe=NNHCOR (R = Ph, 2-thienyl or Me), prepared by condensation of 2-acetylpyridine with the acylhydrazines RCONHNH₂, coordinate in the deprotonated iminol form to yield the octahedral complexes, M[NNO]₂ M = Co or Ni; [NNOH] = Schiff base and the square-planar complexes, Pd[NNO]Cl. The Schiff bases also coordinate in the neutral keto form yielding the octahedral complexes (M[NNOH]2)Z2 (M = Ni, Co or Fe; Z = C104, BF₄ or N03) and complexes of the type M[NNOH]X2 (M = Ni, Co, Fe or Cu; X = Cl, Br or NCS). Spectral and x-ray diffraction data indicate that the complexes M[NNOH]X2 (M = Ni or Fe) are polymeric octahedral, as are the corresponding cobalt complexes having R = 2-thienyl. However, the cobalt complexes Co[NNOH]X2 (X = CI or Br; R = Ph or Me) and the copper complexes Cu[NNOH]CI₂ (R = Ph, 2-thienyl or Me) are five-coordinate, while the thiocyanato complex Co[NNOH](NCS)₂ (R = 2-thienyl) is tetrahedral.     

Beiträge zur Komplexchemie der Phosphine und Phosphinoxide. XXII. FeII-, CoII-, NiII- und CuII-Komplexe des 8-Chinolyl-diphenylphosphins

Complex compounds of the general composition [(CDPP₂)MX]X (M = Fe, Co, Ni; X = Cl, Br) and [CDPPCuX]₂X₂ are formed by the reaction of the chelate ligand 8-quinol-diphenylphosphine (CDPP) with anhydrous salts of Fe^II Co^II Ni^II and Cu^II in acetone. According to magnetic and spectroscopic measurements the complexes of Fe and Ni represent a type with the coordination number five whereas in the complexes of Co there exists an equilibrium between complexes with tetrahedral and five coordination. The two-nuclear complexes of Cu show μ-halide bridges and a Cu? Cu-correlation.     

Mixed-Anion Cu(II) Complexes with 3-(pyridin-2-yl)pyrazole (L), Syntheses and X-ray Crystal Structure of [Cu(L)2 Br]ClO4 (L=3-(pyridin-2-yl)pyrazole)

Reaction of the ligand 3-(pyridin-2-yl)pyrazole (L) with Cu(ClO₄)₂ and CuX₂ (X=Cl, Br, I) gives complexes with stoichiometry [Cu(L)₂X]ClO₄ (X = Cl, Br, I). The new complexes were characterized by elemental analyses and infrared and electronic spectroscopy. The crystal structure of the [Cu(L)₂Br]ClO₄ was determined by X-ray crystallography. The cation complex (i.e. [Cu(L)₂Br]P) contains copper(II) with a distorted trigonal bipyramid geometry with a Br^― ligand occupying an equatorial site. The penta-coordinated metal atom is bonded to two pyridinic nitrogens, two pyrazolic nitrogens, and one bromide anion. The pyrazolic H atoms are hydrogen bonded to Br atoms, resulting in infinite hydrogen-bonded chains running in the b direction. There are π‐π stacking interactions (charge-transfer arrays) between the parallel aromatic rings belonging to adjacent chains that may help to form hydrogen bonding in the coordination geometry around Cu (II).     

Nickel(II)- und Kobalt(II)-Komplexe des trans-2-Äthylmercapto-cyclohexyl-phenylphosphins

Preparation and properties of nickel(II) and cobalt(II) chelates of the bidentate ligand trans-2-ethylthio-cyclohexyl-phenylphosphine (ÄMCPP) are described. Three types of nickel(II) complexes have been obtained from ÄMCPP: the four-coordinated, square planar [Ni(ÄMCPP)₂]X₂ (X = J, Br, ClO₄); five-coordinated [Ni(ÄMCPP)₂X]X (X = Cl, NCS), [Ni(ÄMCPP)₂X]BPh₄ (X = Cl, NCS) and the octahedral [Ni(ÄMCPP)₂Cl₂]. Cobalt(II) forms tetrahedral 1.1-[Co(ÄMCPP)X₂] (X = Br, Cl) and 1.2-Co(ÄMCPP)₂X₂(X = Br, Cl, NCS) complexes. All compounds were characterized by electronic reflectance and absorption spectra, conductivity and magnetic measurements.     

tBu2P?PP(X)tBu2-Ylide (X = Cl,Br, I) durch Halogenierung von [tBu2P]2P?SiMe3

tBu₂P? P?P(X)tBu₂ Ylides (X = Cl, Br, I) by Halogenation of [tBu₂P]₂P? SiMe₃ [tBu₂P]₂P? SiMe₃ 1 with halogenating agents as Br₂, I₂, Br-succinimide, CCl₄, CBr₄, CI₄ or C₂Cl₆ via cleavage of the Si? P bond in 1 produces the ylides tBu₂P? P?P(X)tBu₂ (X = Cl, Br, I). This proceeds independent from the formerly known pathway – [tBu₂P]₂PLi + 1,2-dibromoethane – and shows that the Li-phosphide must not be present as a necessary requirement for the formation of ylides.     

A Germylene Supported by Two 2-Pyrrolylphosphane Groups as Precursor to PGeP Pincer Square-Planar Group 10 Metal(II) and T-Shaped Gold(I) Complexes

An efficient synthesis of 2-di-tert-butylphosphanylmethylpyrrole (HpyrmPtBu₂), by treating 2-dimethylaminomethylpyrrole (HpyrmNMe₂) with tBu₂PH at 135 °C in the absence of any solvent, has allowed the preparation of the new PGeP germylene Ge(pyrmPtBu₂)₂ ( 1 ), by treating [GeCl₂(dioxane)] with LipyrmPtBu₂, in which the Ge atom is stabilized by intramolecular interactions with one (solid state) or both (solution) of its phosphane groups. Reactions of germylene 1 with Group 10 metal dichlorido complexes containing easily displaceable ligands have led to [MCl{κ³P,Ge,P-GeCl(pyrmPtBu₂)₂}] [M=Ni ( 2 ), Pd ( 3 ), Pt ( 4 )], which have an unflawed square-planar metal environment. Treatment of germylene 1 with [AuCl(tht)] (tht=tetrahydrothiophene) rendered [Au{κ³P,Ge,P-GeCl(pyrmPtBu₂)₂}] ( 5 ), which is a rare case of a T-shaped gold(I) complex. The hydrolysis of 5 gave the linear gold(I) derivative [Au(κP-HpyrmPtBu₂)₂]Cl ( 6 ). Complexes 2 – 5 contain a PGeP pincer chloridogermyl ligand that arises from the insertion of the Ge atom of germylene 1 into a M−Cl bond of the corresponding metal reagent. The bonding in these molecules has been studied by DFT/NBO/QTAIM calculations. These results demonstrate that the great flexibility of germylene 1 makes it a better precursor to PGeP pincer complexes than the previously known germylenes of this type.     

Nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes of 2,5-dimethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazole

Summary Nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes of 2,5-dimethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazole Ni(DTZ)X₂ (X = Cl or Br) and M(DTZ)₂X₂ (M = Ni, X = 1 or N03; M = Cu, X = Cl, Br or NO₃) have been prepared. The i.r. spectra show that in all the complexes the ligand is N,N- or N-bonded to the metal while the sulfur atom does not participate in coordination, and that the halide ions are coordinated forming terminal M-X bonds. The NO ₃ ^- group is coordinated in both the nitrato complexes. Magnetic moments of 3.07–3.29 B.M. for the nickel(II) and 1.86–1.92 B.M. for the copper(II) complexes were observed. The Ni(DTZ)X₂ complexes have a pseudo-tetrahedral [N₂X₂] coordination with N,N-bridging ligand molecules. The Ni(DTZ)₂X₂ and Cu(DTZ)₂X₂ complexes, with predominantly monodentate ligand, involve six-coordinate metal atoms with strong equatorial [N₂X₂] bonds and weaker axial bonds.Author to whom all correspondence should be directed.     

The preparation and characterization of some new nickel(II), copper(II), zinc(II) and cadmium(II) complexes of the pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde Schiff bases ofS-alkyl esters of dithiocarbazic acid

Summary New complexes of general formulae [Ni(HL)₂], [ML]·H₂O and [Cu(HL)X] (H₂L = pyrrole-2-aldehyde Schiff bases ofS-methyl- andS-benzyldithiocarbazates; X = Cl or Br; M = Ni^II, Cu^II, Zn^II or Cd^II) were prepared and characterized by a variety of physicochemical techniques. The Schiff bases coordinate as NS bidentate chelating agents in [Ni(HL)₂] and [Cu(HL)X], and as tridentate NNS chelates in [ML] (M = Ni^II, Cu^II, Zn^II or Cd^II). Both the [Ni(HL)₂] and [NiL] complexes are diamagnetic and square-planar. Based on magnetic and spectroscopic evidence, thiolate sulphur-bridged dimeric square-planar structures are assigned to the [Cu(HL)X] and [ML] (M = Ni^II or Cu^II) complexes. The complexes ML (M = Zn^II or Cd^II) are polymeric and octahedral.     

Conformational Rigidity in Complexes [MCl(tBu2PH)3] (M = Rh,Ir)

Reactions of [{M(μ‐Cl)(coe)₂}₂] (M = Rh, Ir; coe = cis‐cyclooctene) with the secondary phosphane tBu₂PH under various molar ratios were investigated. Probably, for kinetic reasons, the reaction behavior of the rhodium species differed from that of the iridium analogue in some instances. During these studies complexes [MCl(tBu₂PH)₃] [M = Rh ( 1 ), Ir ( 2 )] were isolated, and solution variable‐temperature ³¹P{¹H} NMR studies revealed that these complexes show a conformational rigidity on the NMR time scale. Spectra recorded in the temperature range from 173 to 373 K indicated in each case only one rotamer containing three chemically nonequivalent phosphanes due to the restricted rotation of these ligands about the M–P bonds and the tert‐butyl substituents around the P–C(tBu) bonds, respectively. Compound 1 showed in solution already at room temperature in several solvents a dissociation of a phosphane ligand affording the known complex [{Rh(μ‐Cl)(tBu₂PH)₂}₂] beside the free phosphane. In contrast to these findings, the iridium analogue 2 remained completely unchanged under similar conditions and exhibited, therefore, some kinetic inertness. For a better understanding of the NMR spectroscopic investigations, the molecular structure of 1 in the solid state was confirmed by X‐ray crystallography.     

1‐Azaallyl Complexes of NiII,PdII, and TiIII

The metal complexes [Ni{N(Ar)C(R)C(H)Ph}₂) ( 2 ) (Ar = 2,6‐Me₂C₆H₃, R = SiMe₃), [Ti(Cp₂){N(R)C(Bu^t)C(H)R}] ( 3 ), M{N(R)C(Bu^t)C(H)R}I [M = Ni ( 4 a ) or Pd ( 4 b )] and [M{N(R)C(Bu^t)C(H)R}I(PPh₃)] [M = Ni ( 5 a ) or Pd ( 5 b )] have been prepared from a suitable metal halide and lithium precursor of ( 2 ) or ( 3 ) or, alternatively from [M(LL)₂] (M = Ni, LL = cod; M = Pd, LL = dba) and the ketimine RN = C(Bu^t)CH(I)R ( 1 ). All compounds, except 4 were fully characterised, including the provision of X‐ray crystallographic data for complex 5 a .     

In situ-Erzeugung von [PX] und Insertion in (tBuP)3, (X = Cl,Br) Synthese der funktionalisierten Cyclophosphane (tBuP)3PX, [-(tBu)(X)P-2,3,4-(tBu)3]P4und Strukturbestimmung von (tBuP)3PCl

In situ Generation of [PX] and Insertion into (^tBuP)₃, (X = Cl, Br). Synthesis of the Functionalized Cyclophosphanes (^tBuP)₃PX, [1-(^tBu)(X)P-2,3,4-(^tBu)₃]P₄ and Structure Analysis of (^tBuP)₃PCl The redox system PX₃/SnX₂ (X = Cl, Br) can be used as a source for the in situ generation of halogenphosphanediyl [PX]. In the presence of tri-t-butylcyclotriphosphane (^tBuP)₃ the intermediately formed [PX] is added to a ring P atom followed by an insertion reaction, which leads to a ring expansion, whereby monohalogenocyclotetraphosphanes (^tBuP)₃PX (X = Cl, Br; 1, 2 ) are formed. Excess [PX] does not lead to further ring expansion but through a complex reaction course to the functionalized cyclotetraphosphanes [1-(^tBu)(X)P-2,3,4-(^tBu)₃]P₄, 3 (X = Br); 7 (X = Cl). 1, 2 and 3 could be obtained in a pure form and NMR and mass spectroscopically, 7 ³¹P-NMR spectroscopically, characterized. For 1 and 7 ³¹P? ^35,37Cl-isotopic shifts could be identified. 1 was further characterized by an X-ray structure analysis.     

One‐Electron Oxidation of [M(PtBu3)2] (M=Pd,Pt): Isolation of Monomeric [Pd(PtBu3)2]+ and Redox‐Promoted C−H Bond Cyclometalation

Oxidation of zero‐valent phosphine complexes [M(P^tBu₃)₂] (M=Pd, Pt) has been investigated in 1,2‐difluorobenzene solution using cyclic voltammetry and subsequently using the ferrocenium cation as a chemical redox agent. In the case of palladium, a mononuclear paramagnetic Pd^I derivative was readily isolated from solution and fully characterized (EPR, X‐ray crystallography). While in situ electrochemical measurements are consistent with initial one‐electron oxidation, the heavier congener undergoes C?H bond cyclometalation and ultimately affords the 14 valence‐electron Pt^II complex [Pt(κ²_PC‐P^tBu₂CMe₂CH₂)(P^tBu₃)]⁺ with concomitant formation of [Pt(P^tBu₃)₂H]⁺.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Mixed Halophenylbismuthates(III)

Synthesis and characterisation of mixed halophenylbismuthates(III) with a general formula Bu₄N[PhBiX₂Y] where X = Cl or Br; Y = Cl, Br or I; X ≠ Y are reported. The molecular structures of Bu₄N[PhBiCl₂Br] ( 1 ) and Bu₄N[PhBiBr₂I] ( 2 ) are determined by X‐ray crystallography. In mixed halophenylbismuthates, the anion exists as a dimer with bismuth in a distorted square pyramidal coordination. In the dimer the two phenyl groups occupy anti position to each other thereby minimising the repulsion.     

One‐Electron Oxidation of [M(PtBu3)2] (M=Pd,Pt): Isolation of Monomeric [Pd(PtBu3)2]+ and Redox‐Promoted C−H Bond Cyclometalation

Oxidation of zero‐valent phosphine complexes [M(P^tBu₃)₂] (M=Pd, Pt) has been investigated in 1,2‐difluorobenzene solution using cyclic voltammetry and subsequently using the ferrocenium cation as a chemical redox agent. In the case of palladium, a mononuclear paramagnetic Pd^I derivative was readily isolated from solution and fully characterized (EPR, X‐ray crystallography). While in situ electrochemical measurements are consistent with initial one‐electron oxidation, the heavier congener undergoes C−H bond cyclometalation and ultimately affords the 14 valence‐electron Pt^II complex [Pt(κ²_PC‐P^tBu₂CMe₂CH₂)(P^tBu₃)]⁺ with concomitant formation of [Pt(P^tBu₃)₂H]⁺.     

Five‐coordinate dinuclar cobalt (II), copper (II), zinc (II) and cadmium (II) complexes with 4‐bromo‐N‐(2‐pyridinylmethylene)benzenamine: Synthesis,characterisation and methyl methacrylate polymerization

A series of late transition metal complexes, [(bpma)Co(μ – Cl)Cl] ₂ , [(bpma)Cu(μ – Cl)Cl] ₂ , [(bpma)Zn(μ – Cl)Cl] ₂ and [(bpma)Cd(μ – Br)Br] ₂ (where bpma is 4‐bromo‐N‐((pyridin‐2‐yl)methylene)benzenamine) have been synthesized and structurally characterized. The X‐ray structures of dimeric complexes [(bpma)M(μ – X)X] ₂ (M = Co, Cu and Zn, X = Cl; M = Cd, X = Br) showed a distorted 5‐coordinate trigonal bipyramidal geometry involving two nitrogen atoms of N,N‐bidentate ligand, two bridged and one terminal halogen atoms. The complex [(bpma)Cu(μ – Cl)Cl] ₂ revealed the highest catalytic activity for the polymerisation of methyl methacrylate in the presence of modified methylaluminoxane with an activity of 9.14 × 10⁴ g PMMA/mol·Cu·h at 60 °C and afforded syndiotactic poly (methylmethacrylate) (rr = 0.69).     

Halonickel(I) complexes

Summary The reduction of nickel(II) halides with NaBH₄ in the presence of different ligands, L=PPh₃, AsPh₃, SbPh₃, has been studied. With a molar ratio L/Ni=3, new complexes NiX(SbPh₃)₃, X=Cl, Br, I, were obtained. With a molar ratio L/Ni=2, dimeric species [NiXL₂]₂, X=Cl, Br, I; L=PPh₃, AsPh₃, SbPh₃, were isolated. They are unstable and decompose easily in the solid and rapidly in solution, so that pure samples were only identified for X=Cl, L=PPh₃, AsPh₃, SbPh₃; X=Br, L=PPh₃ and X=I, L=PPh₃. With a molar ratio L/Ni=1, complexes [NiXL]_n (probably polymeric) were obtained. They are very unstable and pure samples could only be isolated when X=Cl, L=PPh₃. Impure substances containing variable amounts of decomposition products were obtained in all the remaining cases. The chemical and structural behaviour of these complexes is discussed.     

Synthesis and characterization of Ru(III), Rh(III), Pt(IV) and Ir(III) thiosemicarbazone complexes

Ru(III), Rh(III), Pt(IV) and Ir(III) complexes of 2-furfural thiosemicarbazone as ligand have been synthesised. These complexes have the composition [M(ligand)₂X₂]X (M = Ru(III) Rh(III) and Ir(III) X = Cl and Br) and [Pt(ligand)₂ X₂] X₂ (X = Cl, Br and 1/2SO₄). The deprotonated ligand forms the complexes of the formulae M(ligand-H)₃ and Pt(ligand-H)₃Cl. All these complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, magnetic measurements, electronic and infrared spectral studies. All the complexes are six-coordinate octahedral.