COMPLEXES OF BINUCLEATING LIGANDS. X. SOME COPPER(II), NICKEL(II), PALLADIUM(II), AND PLATINUM(II) COMPLEXES OF SULPHUR-CONTAINING LIGANDS

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Copper(II) and nickel(II) complexes of the trianionic binucleating ligand (R^3-) derived from 4-hydroxy-bis-3,5-[N-(S-methyl-dithiocarbamate) formimidoyl]toluene have the general form RM₂(Z) where Z represents a range of monoanionic bridging species. Palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes formed by R^3- and the related trianionic ligands derived from 2-hydroxy-5-methylisophthalaldehyde di-2′-mercaptoanil and 2-hydroxy-5-methylisophthalaldehyde dithiosemicarbazone have the 2:1 formulation [(ligand)M₂(Z)] only when the bridging species, Z, coordinates strongly enough to give the binucleating ligand substantial assistance in maintaining the binuclear structure. In the absence of a ‘good’ bridging group and in the presence of pyridine, 3:2 complexes of the form [(ligand)₂ M₃ (pyridine)₂] (where M = Pd, Pt) are produced in which the binucleating ligand fails to bind the two metals in close proximity.     

COMPLEXES OF BINUCLEATING LIGANDS. XIII. SOLUBLE COMPLEXES OF A LIGAND WITH A BRIDGING THIOPHENOXIDE COMPONENT AND PERIPHERAL n-OCTYL SUBSTITUENTS

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The trianionic binucleating ligands formally derived from the condensation products of S-n-octyldithiocarbazate with either 2-hydroxy- or 2-mercapto-5-methylisophthalaldehyde (hereafter (L″)^3- and L^3- respectively) gave the binuclear complexes L″Ni₂ (CH₃ O), L″Ni₂ (C₆ H₅ CH₂ O), LNi₂ (C₃ H₃ N₂), LCu₂ (C₃ H₃ N₂) and LNi₂ (SR) where R=C₈H_{1 7} of CH₃.C₆ H₄ and C₃ H₃ N₂ ^?=the pyrazolate anion. These complexes were soluble in chloroform and ¹H n.m.r. data for some of them are presented. There was no evidence for significant magnetic exchange within LCu₂ (C₃ H₃ N₂). Attempts to generate LNi₂ (X) where X^?=Cl^?, Br^? or I^? gave L₂ Ni₃ in which L^3- fails to impose the intended molecular arrangement. Attempts to generate L(Pd(II))₂ (X) unexpectedly gave materials containing additional palladium, i.e. LPd₄ (CH₃ CO₂) and LPd₄ (C₃ H₃ N₂).     

Synthesis and characterization of two binuclear nickel(II) complexes of thiophenol-based “end-off” compartmental ligands and their application as catalysts for selective oxidation of sulfides

Reaction of the binucleating S-protected ligand precursors 2-(N,N-dimethylthiocarbamato)-5-methylisophthalaldehyde di-2′-hydroxy anil (I) and 2-(N,N-dimethylthiocarbamato)-5-methylisophthalaldehyde di-2′-hydroxy 5′-methyl anil (II) with nickel(II) acetate tetrahydrate in the presence of pyrazole afforded the binuclear nickel(II) complexes [L^INi₂(pz)] (1) and [L^IINi₂(pz)] (2), respectively. The complexes have been characterized by routine physicochemical studies as well as by X-ray single crystal structure analysis. In both complexes, Ni(II) ions are doubly bridged by the thiophenolic sulfur of the pentadentate Schiff base ligand and a pyrazolate group. Efficient protocols for the oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides with high selectivities, catalyzed by binuclear μ-thiophenolato-μ-pyrazolatonickel(II) in the presence of urea hydrogen peroxide (UHP) were explored. We obtained predominantly the monooxygenated product. The resulting products are obtained in good to excellent yields within a reasonable time.     

NEW DINUCLEAR ASYMMETRIC COMPLEXES OF RUTHENIUM AND RHENIUM

Abstract

New dinuclear asymmetric complexes of ruthenium and rhenium, of formula [(bpy)(CO)₃ Re^I(4,4′-bpy)Ru^II/III(NH₃)₅]^3+/4+ have been prepared and characterized by spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques. In the mixed-valent species [Re^I, Ru^III], the back electron transfer reaction Ru^II → Re^II, that occurs after light excitation, is predicted to be in the Marcus inverted region. This fact is consistent with the observed quenching of the luminiscence of the Re chromophore in [(bpy)(CO)₃Re^I(4,4′-bpy)Ru^III(NH₃)₅]⁴⁺, when compared to the parent complex [(bpy)(CO)₃Re^I(4,4′-bpy)]⁺. A theoretical treatment due to Creutz, Newton and Sutin has been successfully applied to predict the electronic coupling element in the mixed-valent complex.     

Chemistry of osmium in N2P2Br2 coordination sphere: Synthesis,structure and reactivities

A family of three mixed-ligand osmium complexes of type [Os(PPh₃)₂(N-N)Br₂], where N-N=2,2′-bipyridine (bpy), 4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine (Me₂bpy) and 1,10-phenanthroline (phen), have been synthesized and characterized. The complexes are diamagnetic (low-spin d⁶, S=0) and in dichloromethane solution they show intense MLCT transitions in the visible region. The two bromide ligands have been replaced from the coordination sphere of [Os(PPh₃)₂(phen)Br₂] under mild conditions by a series of anionic ligands L (where L=quinolin-8-olate (q), picolinate (pic), oxalate (Hox) and 1-nitroso-2-naphtholate (nn)) to afford complexes of type [Os(PPh₃)₂(phen)(L)]⁺, which have been isolated and characterized as the perchlorate salt. The structure of the [Os(PPh₃)₂(phen)(pic)]ClO₄ complex has been determined by X-ray crystallography. The PPh₃ ligands occupy trans positions and the picolinate anion is coordinated to osmium as a bidentate N,O-donor forming a five-membered chelate ring. The [Os(PPh₃)₂(phen)(L)]⁺ complexes are diamagnetic and show multiple MLCT transitions in the visible region. The [Os(PPh₃)₂(N-N)Br₂] complexes show an osmium(II)–osmium(III) oxidation (−0.02 to 0.12 V vs. SCE) followed by an osmium(III)–osmium(IV) oxidation (1.31 to 1.43 V vs. SCE). The [Os(PPh₃)₂(phen)(L)]⁺ complexes display the osmium (II)–osmium (III) oxidation (0.26 to 0.84 V vs. SCE) and one reduction of phen (−1.50 to −1.79 V vs. SCE). The osmium (III)–osmium (IV) oxidation has been observed only for the L=q and L=Hox complexes at 1.38 V vs. SCE and 1.42 V vs. SCE respectively. The osmium(III) species, viz. [Os^III(PPh₃)₂(N-N)Br₂]⁺ and [Os^III(PPh₃)₂(phen)(L)]²⁺, have been generated both chemically and electrochemically and characterized in solution by electronic spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry.     

Binuclear Copper(II) Complexes with Robsori-Type Ligands. Synthesis,characterization, crystal structure,and magnetic properties

Three binuclear copper(II) complexes, [Cu₂(μ-L)(μ-N₃)](ClO₄)2′ 1-5 EtOH (1), [Cu₂(μ-L)(μ-MeO)(ClO₄)]-ClO₄ - EtOH ( 2 ) and [Cu₂(μ-L)(μ-C₃H₃N₂)](ClO₄)₂ · 2H₂O, ( 3 ) where L is the pentadentale bridging ligand derived from 5-(tert-butyl)-2-hydroxybenzene-1, 3-dicarbaldehyde bis(benzoylhydrazone) ( HL ) were synthesized and characterized. The crystal-structure determination of complex 2 provided the following crystal data: monoclinic, space group P2₁}/a, a = 11.412(2), b = 24.509(4), c = 14.833(4) Å, β = 104.41(2)°, K = 4018(3) ų, Z = 4. The structure shows that the Cu^II ions are bridged by the endogenous phenolato O-atom and by an exogenous bridge CH₃O^?. The analysis of variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility data (4-300 K.) indicates that there is an antiferromagnetic interaction between the Cu^II ions in these complexes with an exchange parameter (2J) of ?119.1 cm^?1 for complex 1 and ?361.8 cm^?1 for complex 3 . The effect of some exogenous bridging ligands on magnetic coupling for this type of complex is suggested.     

4′-(2-Methylphenyl)-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine: coordination chemistry with Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Ag(I)

The synthesis of 4′-(2-methylphenyl)-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine (L) has been improved. The coordination chemistry of the ligand was explored using Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), and Ag(I) ions. X-ray crystallography, elemental analysis, NMR, and mass spectrometry were used to characterize the 13 new compounds that have been synthesized. Under different reaction conditions, Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) produced discrete complexes, sometimes containing more than one metal ion, while Ag(I) furnished a polymeric spiral complex in which the central pyridine nitrogen of each terpyridine ligand bridges two Ag(I) ions. Crystallographically characterized complexes are [Ni(L)₂]Cl₂, [Ni₂Cl₄(L)₂], [Ni(L)(OH₂)₃]Cl₂, [Ni(L)₂]Br₂, [Cu(L)(OH₂)(OSO₃)], [Cu₃Cl₆(L)₂], [Cu(L)(OH)(OH₂)₂]PF₆, [Cu(L)₂](OTf)₂, [Cu(L)(OAc)₂], [Zn(L)(OAc)₂], [Zn(L)Cl₂], [Zn(L)₂](NO₃)₂, [{Ag₂(μ-L)₂(μ-NO₃)}_n](NO₃)_n.     

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of two Novel Copper(I) Complexes with Oxygen Donor

Two novel copper(I) complexes with Cu‐O bonds, [Cu₂L₂(PPh₃)₂](BF₄)₂ ( 1 ) and [Cu(L)(dppeo)](BF₄) ( 2 ) ( L = 6‐(4‐diethylmethylphosphonatephenyl)‐2,2′‐bipyridine, dppeo = bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane monoxide), have been prepared and their structures characterized. In the binuclear complex 1 , the ligand L serves as tridentate donor with the N, N′ and O as coordination atoms, and the two Cu^I atoms are bridged through both P = O donor atoms in different ligand L with a triphenylphosphine molecule as auxiliary ligand. While in mononuclear complex 2 , both ligands L and dppeo behave as bidentate with N^∧N from L and P^∧O from dppeo chelating to Cu^I atom.     

Copper coordination polymers from cavitand ligands: hierarchical spaces from cage and capsule motifs,and other topologies

The cyclotriveratrylene-type ligands (±)-tris(iso-nicotinoyl)cyclotriguaiacylene L1 (±)-tris(4-pyridylmethyl)cyclotriguaiacylene L2 and (±)-tris{4-(4-pyridyl)benzyl}cyclotriguaiacylene L3 all feature 4-pyridyl donor groups and all form coordination polymers with Cu^I and/or Cu^II cations that show a remarkable range of framework topologies and structures. Complex [Cu^I ₄Cu^II _1.5(L1)₃(CN)₆]·CN·n(DMF) 1 features a novel 3,4-connected framework of cyano-linked hexagonal metallo-cages. In complexes [Cu₃(L2)₄(H₂O)₃]·6(OTf)·n(DMSO) 2 and [Cu₂(L3)₂Br₂(H₂O)(DMSO)]·2Br·n(DMSO) 3 capsule-like metallo-cryptophane motifs are formed which linked through their metal vertices into a hexagonal 2D network of (4³.12³)(4².12²) topology or a coordination chain. Complex [Cu₂(L1)₂(OTf)₂(NMP)₂(H₂O)₂]·2(OTf)·2NMP 4 has an interpenetrating 2D 3,4-connected framework of (4.6².8)(6².8)(4.6².8²) topology with tubular channels. Complex [Cu(L1)(NCMe)]·BF₄·2(CH₃CN)·H₂O 5 features a 2D network of 6³ topology while the Cu^II analogue [Cu₂(L1)₂(NMP)(H₂O)]·4BF₄·12NMP·1.5H₂O 6 has an interpenetrating (10,3)-b type structure and complex [Cu₂(L2)₂Br₃(DMSO)]·Br·n(DMSO) 7 has a 2D network of 4.8² topology. Strategies for formation of coordination polymers with hierarchical spaces emerge in this work and complex 2 is shown to absorb fullerene-C₆₀ through soaking the crystals in a toluene solution.     

铽、铕-邻啡啰啉-芳香化合物三元配合物的合成和性质研究

本文对Ln(phen)(C₆H₅COO)₃、Ln(phen)₂P-(OC₆H₄CHO)₃·3H₂O.Ln(phen)₂P-(OC₆H₄COOC₂H₅)₃(Ln=Tb、Eu)固体配合物的制备和光谱性质进行了研究。根据元素分析、红外光谱、摩尔电导测定,X射线粉末衍射、热重差热分析以及紫外可见光谱确定了其组成及配位形式,并对其发光性能进行了研究。     

Partial and Gradual Hydrolysis of 2,2′-Biimidazoline upon Coordination to Metal Ions,yielding New Chelating Ligands - Synthesis,Characterization and X-ray Structure of two Examples with Cobalt(III) and Copper(II)

The synthesis, a full structural characterization of two transition-metal compounds obtained by in-situ hydrolysis and partly hydrolysis of the ligand 2, 2′-biimidazoline (abbreviated as biz) is reported. When the biz ligand is completely hydrolysed the compound, N, N′-bis(2-aminoethyl)oxamide (abbreviated as H₂oxen) is obtained, while the partial hydrolysis results in the ligand N-(2-aminoethyl)imidazoline-2-carboxamide (abbreviated as Hoxim). The Co^III ion in the mononuclear Co^III compound, [Co(biz)(oxim)(NCS)](ClO₄)(C₂H₅OH)_1/6(H₂O)_1/6 ( 1 ), has an octahedral coordination consisting of 6 nitrogen atoms with a distance varying from 1.889(6) to 1.950(5) Å. Two nitrogen atoms originating from a biz molecule, 3 nitrogen atoms are from the oxim ligand and one nitrogen is from the thiocyanate anion. Each Cu^II ion in the dinuclear Cu^II compound, [Cu₂(H₂oxen)(oxim)₂(C₂H₅OH)₂] (ClO₄)₂ ( 2 ), has a slightly distorted square-pyramidal structure of which the basal plain consists of3 nitrogen atoms of the oxim ligand and one nitrogen atom of the H₂oxen ligand, which is used as a “spacer” connecting the second Cu^II atom, with Cu-N distances which vary from 1.944(2) to 2.037(2) Å. The apical position is formed by the oxygen atom of a semi-coordinating ethanol molecule with a Cu-O distance of 2.446(2) Å. The compounds are characterized by elemental analysis, ligand field, infrared and, for the Cu^II ion, also by EPR spectroscopy.     

2,6-二乙酰吡啶类双希夫碱配合物的合成和研究 Ⅱ.Cu(Ⅱ)配合物的合成和研究

合成了五个2,6-二乙酰吡啶缩肼基硫代甲酸酯双希夫碱合铜(Ⅱ)配合物,用元素分析、磁化率、红外光谱及紫外-可见光谱等对它们进行了表征,研究了配合物的电化学性质和Cu₃L₂²X₂(X=Cl^-、SCN^-)的光电子能谱。结果表明:五个Cu(Ⅱ)配合物均为三核配合物,在Cu₃L₂²(SCN)₂中存在Cu(Ⅱ)间的自旋-交换作用。     

Reversible Mechanical Interlocking of D‐Shaped Molecular Karabiners bearing Coordination‐Bond Loaded Gates: Route to Self‐Assembled [2]Catenanes

Complexation of 1,4‐phenylenebis(methylene) diisonicotinate, L1 , with cis‐protected Pd^II components, [Pd( L′ )(NO₃)₂], in an equimolar ratio yielded binuclear complexes, 1 a – d of [Pd₂( L′ )₂( L1 )₂](NO₃)₄ formulation where L′ stands for ethylenediamine (en), tetramethylethylenediamine (tmeda), 2,2′‐bipyridine (bpy), and phenanthroline (phen). The combination of 4,4′‐bipyridine, L2 , with the cis‐protected Pd^II units is known to yield molecular squares, 2 a – d . However, 2 b – d coexist with the corresponding molecular triangles, 3 b – d . Combination of an equivalent each of the ligands L1 and L2 with two equivalents of cis‐protected Pd^II components in DMSO resulted in the D ‐shaped heteroligated complexes [Pd₂( L′ )₂( L1 )( L2 )](NO₃)₄, 4 a – d . Two units of the D ‐shaped complexes interlock, in a concentration dependent fashion, to form the corresponding [2]catenanes [Pd₂( L′ )₂( L1 )( L2 )]₂(NO₃)₈, 5 a – d under aqueous conditions. Crystal structures of the macrocycle [Pd₂(tmeda)₂( L1 )( L2 )](PF₆)₄, 4 b′′ , and the catenane [Pd₂(bpy)₂( L1 )( L2 )]₂(NO₃)₈, 5 c , provide unequivocal support for the proposed molecular architectures.     

Syntheses,equilibrium, and structural studies of copper(II) and nickel(II) complexes with a tripodal alanine-based ligand

A heptadentate ligand, tris[(L)-alanyl-2-carboxamidoethyl]amine (H₃trenala), has been synthesized as its tetrahydrochloride salt; its protonation constants and the stability constants of the copper(II) and nickel(II) chelates have been determined by potentiometry. Mononuclear species with protonated, neutral, or deprotonated forms of the ligand, [Cu(H₅trenala)]⁴⁺, [M(H₄trenala)]³⁺, [M(H₃trenala)]²⁺, [M(H₂trenala)]⁺, and [M(Htrenala)] (M?=?Cu²⁺ and Ni²⁺) have been detected in all cases, while only Cu²⁺ gives dinuclear [Cu₂(H₂trenala)]²⁺, [Cu₂(Htrenala)]²⁺, [Cu₂(trenala)]⁺, and [Cu₂(trenala)(OH)] species. Two dinuclear copper(II) complexes have been prepared and characterized by spectroscopic techniques (IR, UV-Vis, mass electro-spray) and thermogravimetric analysis.     

Copper(I) complexes with fluorinated hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate: Influence of electronic effects on their structure,physicochemical properties,and reactivity

Copper(I) coordination complexes of the anionic fluorinated ligand, hydrotris(3-trifluoromethyl-5-methyl-1-pyrazolyl)borate (L0f⁻), i.e. the copper(I) carbonyl complex, [Cu^I(L0f)(CO)] (1), the copper(I) triphenylphosphine complex, [Cu^I(L0f)(PPh₃)] (2), the copper(I) acetonitrile complex, [Cu^I(L0f)(NCMe)] (3), and the corresponding copper(I) triphenylphosphine complex with hydrotris(3,5-diisopropyl-1-pyrazolyl)-borate anion (L1⁻), i.e. [Cu^I(L1)(PPh₃)] (4), were synthesized in order to investigate the influence of the electron-withdrawing groups on the pyrazolyl rings. The structures of complexes 1, 2, and 4 were determined by X-ray crystallography. While X-ray crystallography did not show definitive trends in terms of copper(I) atom geometry, the clear influence of the electronic structure of the pyrazolyl rings is observed by spectroscopic techniques, namely, IR and multinuclear NMR spectroscopy. Finally, the relative stability of the copper(I) complexes is discussed.     

NEW RUTHENIUM(II) COMPLEXES CONTAINING ORGANODISULFIDE LIGANDS

Abstract

The new complexes [CpRu(PPh₃)₂(RSSR)PF₆ R=CH₃, iso-Pr, CH₂C₆H₅ and C₆H₅ have been prepared from the reaction of CpRu(PPh₃)₂Cl with RSSR in CH₃OH in presence of NH₄Cl. This result contrasts with the oxidative additions of RSSR to CpFe(dppe)1 dppe=PPh₂ (CH₂)₂PPh₂ to give [CpFe(dppe)SR]PF₆ (C. Diaz et al., J. Organomet. Chem. 516, 59 (1996)). Huckel calculations on model fragments CpFe(PPh₃)₂ and CpRu(PPh₃)₂ suggest that the higher electron density of iron could explain the differences observed in reactivity. Possible biological implications are discussed.     

STUDIES ON THE BACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF COBALT(III) COMPLEXES. PART III. COBALT(III) CARBOXYLATE COMPLEXES

Abstract

Cobalt(III) complexes of the type [Co(en)₂(chel)]X.nH₂O where en = ethylenediamine, chel = phthalato = C₆H₄CO₂)^2? ₂, maleato = (O₂CCH = CHCO₂)^2?, succinato = (O₂CCH₂CH₂CO₂)^2?, homophthalato = (O₂CC₆H₄(CH₂)CO₂)^2?, citraconato = (O₂CC(CH₃) = CHCO₂)^2?, itaconato = (CH₂ = C(CO₂)CH₂CO₂)^2?, X = NO^? ₃, Br^?, (O₂CC₆H₄CO₂H)^?, (O₂CHC = CHCO₂H)^?, (O₂C(CH₂)₂CO₂H)^?, (O₂CC₆H₄(CH₂)CO₂H)^?, (O₂CHC = C(CH₂)-CO₂H)^?, and (O₂C-CH₂?C(= CH₂)-CO₂H)^?, [Co(en)₂(malonato)]X.2H₂O (where malonato = (O₂CCH₂CO₂)^2?, X = Cl^?, Br^?, and NO^? ₃) and [Co(en)₂CO₃]Cl.2H₂O have been investigated for their bacterial activity against Escherichia coli B growing on EMB agar and in minimal glucose media both in lag and log phases. Among the most active are where chel = phthalato and homophthalato. The effects are distinct from those known for compounds of Pt, e.g., cis?[Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂] and rhodium, e.g., trans?[Rh(C₅H₅N)₄,Cl₂].6H₂O. Antagonisms are reported.     

Reactivity of [Mo(NHNRPh)(NNRPh)(acac)X2] (R=Ph,Me; X=Br,I) toward tertiary phosphines

The reactivity of mixed [organohydrazido(1-)][organohydrazido(2-)]molybdenum(VI) complexes [Mo(NHNRPh)(NNRPh)(acac)X₂] {R?=?Ph, X?=?Br (1); R?=?Ph, X?=?I (2) and R?=?Me; X?=?I (3)} with tertiary phosphines as PPh₃, PMePh₂ and PMe₂Ph are examined. The syntheses of [Mo(NNPh₂)₂Br₂(PPh₃)] (4), [Mo(NNPh₂)₂Br₂(PMePh₂)₂] (5), [Mo(NNPh₂)₂Br₂(PMe₂Ph)₂] (6), [Mo(NNPh₂)₂(acac)I(PPh₃)] (7), [Mo(NNPh₂)₂(acac)(PMePh₂)₂]⁺I^? (8) and [Mo(NNMePh)₂(acac)(PMePh₂)₂]⁺I^? (9) are reported. All complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, UV-visible, IR, ¹H and ³¹P{H} NMR spectroscopy.     

Halide Abstraction from Organic Solvents in Reactions of a Copper(I) Alkoxide: Synthesis and Crystal Structures of [Cu5(dppm)(dppm−)2(OtBu)Cl2] and [Cu3(dppm)3Br2][CuBr2]

The synthesis and structures of the two Cu^I halide complexes [Cu₅(dppm)(dppm^?)₂(O^tBu)Cl₂] and [Cu₃(dppm)₃Br₂][CuBr₂] (dppm = Ph₂PCH₂PPh₂, dppm^? = [Ph₂PCHPPh₂]^?) are reported. The compounds were obtained by treating reaction mixtures of [CuO^tBu] and dppm with dichloromethane or dibromomethane.     

Synthesis and structures of copper(I) and cobalt(III) dimers with the dicyano-acetic acid methyl ester anion derived from TCNE

In the presence of CoCl₂ · 6H₂O or CuCl, the reaction of tetracyanoethylene and CH₃OH provides a dicyano-acetic acid methyl ester anion (L1), which has been obtained as a bridged ligand in two compounds [(PPh₃)₂(NC)₂Co^III(μ₂-L1₂)Co^III(CN)₂(PPh₃)₂] · (PPh₃)(CH₃OH) 1 and [(PPh₃)₂Cu^I(μ₂-L1₂)Cu^I(PPh₃)₂] 2. The coordination geometry of the Co atom in 1 is distorted octahedral, and the Co atoms are μ₂-bridged by two pairs of L. For compound 2, Cu is coordinated with two P atoms from PPh₃ and two N atoms of L1, and two Cu atoms are linked by μ₂-bridged L1. Electronic supplementary material  The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.