The Coordination Chemistry of Iron with the 1,4‐Bis(2‐pyridyl‐methyl)piperazine Ligand

The behaviour of Fe^II and Fe^III ions in combination with the potential ligand 1,4‐bis(2‐pyridyl‐methyl)piperazine (BPMP) under anhydrous conditions has been investigated. BPMP has been reacted with FeCl₂, FeCl₃ and [Fe(OTf)₂(MeCN)₂]. This led to the isolation of four new complexes, which were fully characterized and structurally investigated by single crystal X‐ray diffraction. It turned out that in the presence of chloride co‐ligands Fe^III favours the tetradentate coordination mode of BPMP with the piperazine unit in a boat configuration, like for instance in [BPMP(Cl)Fe(μ‐O)FeCl₃] or [BPMP‐FeCl₂][FeCl₄], ( 1 ). However, the employment of FeCl₂ leads to the formation of a coordination polymer [BPMP‐FeCl₂]_n, ( 2 ), containing the piperazine ring in a chair configuration binding to two iron centres each. 2 can only be dissolved in very polar solvents like dmf which is capable of breaking up the polymeric structure under formation of [Cl₂(dmf)Fe(μ‐BPMP‐1κ²N,N:2κ²N,N))Fe(dmf)Cl₂]·2 dmf, ( 3 ). In contrast, using [Fe(OTf)₂(MeCN)₂] instead of FeCl₂ as the starting material leads to a mononuclear Fe^II complex with BPMP bound in the desirable tetradentate fashion: [BPMP‐Fe(OTf)₂], ( 4 ). Unlike other complexes with tetradentate N/py ligands the two residual ligands in 4 are bound almost trans to each other with the potential to adopt a cis orientation under oxidising conditions, and it will be interesting to exploit its catalytic properties in future.     

Liquid phase oxidation of transition metals. Part 6. iron and copper complexes containing dimethylsulphoxide,dimethylformamide, and acetonitrile. Anomalous states of ligands

Summary Direct oxidation of iron and copper in a donor-acceptor medium, L + CCl₄, where L is dimethylsulphoxide, dimethylformamide or acetonitrile was employed to obtain complex compounds:cis-[FeCl₂(DMSO)₄]Cl] (3), 2 FeCl₃ · 3 DMSO (5), [FeCl(DMSO)₅][FeCl₄]₂] (6), [FeCl(DMSO)₅][Fe₂Cl₆O] (7),cis-[FeCl₂(DMF)₄][FeCl₄] (8), [Fe(MeCN)₆][FeCl₄]₂ (9) andcis-[CuCl₂(DMF)₂]₂ (10), The structures of complexes (9) and (10) have been established by x-ray diffraction analysis and compared with those of (3), (6), (7) and (8) which are reported elsewhere.The [FeCl(DMSO)₅][Fe₂Cl₆O] complex (7) is formed by oxidation of iron fromcis-[Fe^IIICl₂(DMSO)₄]₂[Fe^IICl₄] (4) in ethanol. One of the 5 DMSO molecules of (7) was found to be disordered; the Mössbauer spectroscopy data suggest that it can move within the cation coordination sphere.Mössbauer spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction analysis indicate electron isomerism in one of the complexes.For papers 4 and 5 of these series see refs. 1 and 2.     

Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes of new unsymmetrical N2O2 Schiff bases derived from 3-(2-aminobenzylimino)-1-phenylbutan-1-ol: synthesis,structure, antibacterial properties,and electrochemistry

Two new N₂O₂ unsymmetrical Schiff bases, H₂L¹ = 3-[({o-[(E)-(o-hydroxyphenyl)methylideneamino]phenyl}methyl)imino]-1-phenyl-1-buten-1-ol and H₂L² = 3-[({o-[(E)-(2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)methylideneamino]phenyl}methyl)imino]-1-phenyl-1-buten-1-ol, and their copper(II) and nickel(II) complexes, [CuL¹] (1), [CuL²] (2), [NiL¹] (3), and [NiL²] (4), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses and spectroscopic methods. The crystal structures of these complexes have been determined by X-ray diffraction. The coordination geometry around Cu(II) and Ni(II) centers is described as distorted square planar in all complexes with the CuN₂O₂ coordination more distorted than the Ni ones. The electrochemical studies of these complexes indicate a good correlation between the structural distortion and the redox potentials of the metal centers. The ligand and metal complexes were also screened for their in vitro antibacterial activity.     

Construction of acetate-bridged dicopper(II) hybrid organic–inorganic networks with calix[4]arene-derived nitrogenous ligands

The reactions of mono-, bis- and tetrapicolyl-p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene derivatives functionalised in the phenolic positions (L ¹ –L ⁴ ) with copper(II) acetate resulted in the formation of discrete complexes or extended coordination polymers. The centrosymmetric dimer [Cu₂(μ-O₂CCH₃)₄(L ¹ )₂] 1, obtained with monodentate L ¹ , has square pyramidal coordination around the copper centres and a cone conformer of monopicolyl-calix[4]arene acting as an axial ligand, with a molecule of acetonitrile hosted within its cavity. The potentially bidentate L ² acts as a monodentate ligand, affording the complex [Cu₂(μ-O₂CCH₃)₄(L ² )₂] 2, which based on spectroscopic and combustion analysis data has a similar coordination sphere around Cu(II). Compound L ³ bridges two dicopper units in the coordination polymer [Cu₂(μ-O₂CCH₃)₄(μ-L ³ )] _n 3, with the calixarene hosting a molecule of tetrahydrofuran. Finally, compound L ⁴ reacts with 4 equivalents of copper(II) acetate, presumably generating a two-dimensional coordination polymer formulated as [{Cu₂(μ-O₂CCH₃)₄}₂(L ⁴ )] 4.     

Structurally rigid bis(pyrazolyl)pyridine Zn(II) and Cu(II) complexes: Structures and kinetic studies in ring‐opening polymerization of ε‐caprolactone

Four bis(pyrazolyl)pyridine Zn(II) and Cu(II) carboxylate complexes have been structurally elucidated and used as initiators in the ring‐opening polymerization (ROP) of ε‐carprolactone (ε‐CL). Reactions of bis(3,5‐dimethyl‐pyrazol‐1‐yl)pyridine ( L1 ) with the appropriate Zn(II) and Cu(II) carboxylates afforded the corresponding complexes; [Zn(L1)(C₆H₅COO)₂] ( 1 ), [Zn(L1)(2‐Cl‐C₆H₄COO)₂] ( 2 ), [Zn(L1)(OAc)₂] ( 3 ) and [Cu(L1)(OAc)₂] ( 4 ) in moderate to good yields. Molecular structures of compounds 1 , 2 , 3 confirmed the presence of one tridentate bound ligand L1 in the metal coordination sphere and two carboxylate anions to give five coordination number around Zn(II) and Cu(II) atoms. Complexes 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 initiated the ROP of ε‐CL at 110 °C to give polymers of moderate molecular weights. Kinetic analyses of the ROP reactions indicate pseudo ‐first‐order dependency on ε‐CL monomer and initiator. ¹H NMR and mass spectral data established a coordination insertion mechanistic pathway and behaviour of 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 as initiators in the ROP of ε‐CL. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis and X-ray crystal structures of N,N,N′,N′-tetraalkylpyridine-2,6-dithiocarboxamides (S-dapt) complexes of cobalt(II) and nickel(II)

Reactions of anhydrous CoX₂ (X?=?Br^?, SCN^?) and Ni(ClO₄)₂ with N,N,N′,N′-tetraisobutylpyridine-2,6-dithiocarboxamides (S-dbpt), N,N,N′,N′-tetraisopropyl pyridine-2,6-dithiocarboxamides (S-dppt), and N,N,N′,N′-tetraethylpyridine-2,6-dithiocarboxamides (S-dept) lead to the formation of [Co(S-dbpt)Br₂] (1), [Co(S-dppt)(SCN)₂] (2), and [Ni(S-dept)₂]·(ClO₄)₂·H₂O (3), respectively. The X-ray crystal structures of the three S-dapt ligands and three complexes along with spectroscopic analyzes are presented. The molecular structure investigations of the S-dapt ligands show that the thiamide planes are twisted with respect to the pyridine ring, which is more in the case of phenyl groups. The structures of the Co(II) complexes reveal that an increase in steric crowding on the amide side arms of the ligands has no substantial effect on the geometry adopted by the corresponding complexes. The Co(II) gives only 1?:?1 five-coordinate, ion-paired complexes with a distorted square pyramidal geometry. Ni(II), on the other hand, prefers an octahedral geometry with 1?:?2 metal–ligand ratio. The coordination behavior of S-dapt has been compared to the analogous oxo(O-daap) ligands. Lesser propensity of S atom to get involved in H-bonding interactions ensures an S-N-S type of tridentate coordination by S-dapt.     

Biomimetic Interaction between FeII and O2: Effect of the Second Coordination Sphere on O2 Binding to FeII Complexes: Evidence of Coordination at the Metal Centre by a Dissociative Mechanism in the Formation of μ‐Oxo Diferric Complexes

We report that the formation of μ‐oxo diferric compounds from O₂ and FeCl₂ complexes within the tris(2‐pyridylmethyl)amine series (N. K. Thallaj et al. Chem. Eur. J., 2008 , 14, 6742–6753) involves coordination of O₂ to the metal centre and that this reaction occurs following initial dissociation of the bound equatorial chloride anion. We also report evidence of the formation of a reduced form of dioxygen by an inner‐sphere mechanism, thus leading to modification of the ligand. The solid‐state structures of [FeCl₂L] complexes (L¹=mono(α‐pivalamidopyridylmethyl)bis(2‐pyridylmethyl)amine, L²=mono(α‐pivalesteropyridylmethyl)bis(2‐pyridylmethyl)amine, L³=bis(α‐pivalamidopyridylmethyl)mono(2‐pyridylmethyl)amine are described, and spectroscopic data support the structural retention in solution. In [FeCl₂L³], the two amide hydrogen atoms stabilise the equatorial chloride anion in such a way that its exchange by a weak ligand is impossible: [FeCl₂L³] is perfectly oxygen‐stable. In [FeCl₂L²], the equatorial chloride anion is completely free to move and coordination of O₂ can take place. The reaction product with [FeCl₂L²] is a μ‐oxo diferric complex in which the ester function has been transformed into a phenol group. This conversion can be seen as a hydrolysis reaction in basic medium, hence supporting the initial formation of a reduced form of dioxygen in the medium. Complex [FeCl₂L¹] exhibits a very weak reactivity with O₂, in line with a semistabilised equatorial chloride counteranion.     

Synthesis,characterization, and crystal structures of cobalt(II), copper(II), and zinc(II) complexes of a bidentate iminophenol

A bidentate iminophenol (HL = 2-((4-methoxyphenylimino)methyl)-4,6-di-tert-butylphenol derived from condensation of 4-methoxyaniline and 3,5-di-tert-butyl-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde) was mixed with divalent metal salts to form the corresponding mononuclear metal complexes [M^II(L)₂] (M = Co (1), Cu (2), and Zn (3)). The complexes are characterized by different spectroscopic and analytical tools. X-ray crystal structures of the complexes revealed homoleptic mononuclear complexes with MN₂O₂ coordination. The cobalt(II) (1) and zinc(II) (3) complexes display a pseudo-tetrahedral coordination geometry, whereas the copper(II) complex (2) exhibits a distorted square-planar coordination. The zinc(II) complex (3) emits at 460 nm with a twofold enhancement of emission with respect to the free iminophenol.     

Anion effect on the coordination behavior of N,O-hybrid pyrazole ligand towards Pd(II): synthesis,characterization, and supramolecular properties

Four new Pd(II) coordination complexes using 2-(3-methyl-5-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)ethanol (L) with different counter-anions have been prepared to examine their effect on the coordination mode of the ligand as well as on the self-assembly of the supramolecular structure. Reaction of trans-[PdCl₂(L)₂] (R) with AgCF₃SO₃ gives the ionic complex [Pd(L)₂](CF₃SO₃)₂ (1). When AgNO₃ is used, [Pd(NO₃)(L)₂](NO₃) (2) and [Pd(L)₂](NO₃)₂ (3) are obtained in the ratio 70?:?30, respectively, where the nitrate ion is present in- and/or outside the coordination sphere. Reaction of R with Ag₂SO₄ in the presence of (NH₄)₂C₂O₄ yields [Pd(C₂O₄)(L)₂] (4). These new complexes have been characterized by elemental analyzes, conductivity measurements, mass spectrometry, IR, ¹H and ¹³C{¹H} NMR spectroscopies, and X-ray diffraction, whenever possible. The denticity varies from N-monodentate to NO-bidentate, depending on the conditions, showing the versatility of L. Finally, the results of X-ray diffraction analyzes of 1 reveal that CF₃SO₃^? plays a fundamental role in self-assembly, generating a 2-D supramolecular layer with different inter- and intra-molecular interactions. The easy preparation and the high efficiency of this ligand make it a promising alternative to improve established systems.     

Synthesis,characterization and crystal structures of copper(II), zinc(II) and vanadium(V) complexes,derived from 3-methyl-N′-(1-(pyridin-2-yl)ethylidene)benzohydrazide,with antibacterial activity

Three copper(II), zinc(II), and vanadium(V) complexes, [CuL(HL)]ClO₄ (1), [ZnL₂] (2) and [VO₂L] (3), where L is the anionic form of 3-methyl-N′-(1-(pyridin-2-yl)ethylidene)benzohydrazide (HL), were prepared and characterized by IR, UV–vis and single-crystal X-ray determination. X-ray analysis indicates that the complexes are mononuclear species, with the Cu and Zn ions in 1 and 2 in octahedral coordination, and with the V ion in 3 in trigonal bipyramidal coordination. The hydrazone compound and the three complexes were evaluated for antibacterial activities. The copper complex has effective activities.     

2-D coordination polymers of copper and cobalt with 3,4-pyridinedicarboxylic acid: synthesis,characterization, and crystal structures

Two new complexes involving 3,4-pyridinedicarboxylic acid (3,4-H₂pdc), copper(II) and cobalt(II) complexes, {[Cu(3,4-Hpdc)₂(H₂O)₂]·2dmso}_n (1) and {[Co(3,4-Hpdc)₂(H₂O)₂]·2H₂O·2dmso}_n (2) (dmso = dimethylsulfoxide), have been synthesized by the diffusion method and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, thermal analysis, powder and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR). In both compounds, the metal coordination sphere is composed of a trans-MO₄N₂ core and adopts a distorted octahedral geometry in accordance with X-ray diffraction and EPR results. 3,4-Hpdc^? ligands bridge the metal centers giving two-dimensional (2-D) coordination polymers with four-connected uninodal nets of (4,4) topology.     

Synthesis and characterization of palladium(II) complexes of thioureas. X-ray structures of [Pd( N , N ′-dimethylthiourea)4]Cl2?·?2H2O and [Pd(tetramethylthiourea)4]Cl2

Palladium(II) complexes of thiones having the general formula [Pd(L)₄]Cl₂, where L = thiourea (Tu), methylthiourea (Metu), N,N′-dimethylthiourea (Dmtu), and tetramethylthiourea (Tmtu) were prepared by reacting K₂[PdCl₄] with the corresponding thiones. The complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, IR and NMR spectroscopy, and two of these, [Pd(Dmtu)₄]Cl₂ · 2H₂O (1) and [Pd(Tmtu)₄]Cl₂ (2), by X-ray crystallography. An upfield shift in the >C=S resonance of thiones in ¹³C NMR and downfield shift in N–H resonance in ¹H NMR are consistent in showing sulfur coordination with palladium(II). The crystal structures of the complexes show a square-planar coordination environment around the Pd(II) ions with the average cis and trans S–Pd–S bond angles of 89.64° and 173.48°, respectively. Electronic supplementary material  The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users. An erratum to this article can be found at     

Syntheses and structures of cobalt(II), nickel(II), and copper(II) complexes with N,N,N′,N′-tetraalkylpyridine-2,6-dicarboxamides (O-daap) containing nitrate as the counter ion

Reactions of M(NO₃)₂?·?xH₂O [M?=?Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II)] with N,N,N′,N′-tetraalkylpyridine-2,6-dicarboxamides(O-daap) in CH₃CN yield [Co(O-dmap)(NO₃)₂] (1), [Co(O-deap)(NO₃)₂] (2), [Co(O-dpap)(NO₃)₂] (3), [Ni(O-dmap)(H₂O)₃](NO₃)₂] (4), [Ni(O-deap)(H₂O)₂(NO₃)](NO₃)] (5), [Cu(O-deap)(NO₃)₂] (6), and [Cu(O-dpap)(NO₃)₂] (7). X-ray crystal structures of 1, 2, 4, 5, and 7 reveal that O-daap ligands coordinate tridentate to each metal, O–N–O, with nitrate playing a vital role in molecular and crystal structures of all the complexes. The coordination geometry in the two Co(II) complexes, 1 and 2, is approximately pentagonal bipyramidal with nitrate bonded in a slightly unsymmetrical bidentate chelating mode. [Ni(dmap)(H₂O)₃](NO₃)₂ (4) and [Ni(deap)(H₂O)₂(NO₃)](NO₃) (5) exhibit octahedral geometry, the former containing uncoordinated nitrate while the latter has one nitrate coordinated unidentate and the other nitrate outside the coordination sphere. The Cu(II) in [Cu(dpap)(NO₃)₂] (7) occupies a distorted square pyramidal geometry and is linked to two unidentate nitrates, although one nitrate is also involved in a weak interaction with the metal through its other oxygen. IR spectra and other physical studies are consistent with their crystal structural data. O-dmap?=?N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylpyridine-2,6-dicarboxamides; O-deap?=?N,N,N′,N′-tetraethylpyridine-2,6-dicarboxamides; and O-dpap?=?N,N,N′,N′-tetraisopropylpyridine-2,6-dicarboxamides.     

Studies on mononuclear transition metal chelates derived from a novel ( E,E )-dioxime: synthesis,characterization and biological activity

A novel vic-dioxime ligand with a thiourea moiety, (4E,5E)-1,3-bis{4-[(4-bromophenylamino)methylene]phenyl}-2-thiooxaimidazoline-4,5-dione dioxime (4) (bmdH₂) has been synthesized from N,N′-bis{4-[(4-bromophenylamino)methylene]phenyl}thiourea and (E,E)-dichloroglyoxime. The bmdH₂ ligand (4) forms transition metal complexes [M(bmdH)₂] with a metal?:?ligand ratio of 1?:?2 with M?=?Ni(II), Co(II), and Cu(II). The mononuclear Ni(II), Co(II) and Cu(II) complexes, [Ni(bmdH)₂] (5), [Co(bmdH)₂] (6) and [Cu(bmdH)₂] (7) have the metal ions coordinated through the two N,N atoms, as do most vic-dioximes. Elemental analyses, molar conductivity, magnetic susceptibility, IR, ¹H NMR spectra, and UV-Visible spectroscopy were used to elucidate the structures of the ligand and its complexes. Conductivity measurements have shown that the mononuclear complexes are non-electrolytes. In addition, the ligands and metal complexes were screened for antibacterial and antifungal activities by agar well diffusion techniques using DMF as solvent.     

Lead(II) and cadmium(II) complexes of 3-(2-pyridyl)-5,6-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazine-p,p′-disulfonate with high thermal stability

Pb(II) and Cd(II) complexes, {[Pb₂(PDTS)₂(CH₃OH)((H₂O)₂]? H₂O} _n (1) and [Cd(PDTS)(H₂O)₄]? 2H₂O (2) (PDTS^2? = 3-(2-pyridyl)-5,6-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazine-p,p′-disulfonate), are synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, infrared (IR), ¹H-NMR spectroscopy, and thermal analysis. The single-crystal structure of 1 shows that the complex forms a 2-D polymeric network containing two types of Pb²⁺ with coordination number eight (PbN₂O₆). Both possess hemidirected coordination geometries. The single-crystal structure of 2 shows distorted octahedral geometry for cadmium(II), CdN₂O₄. These compounds are the first complexes of “PDTS^2?”. The supramolecular features in these complexes are guided/controlled by hydrogen bonding and noncovalent intermolecular interactions.     

Coordination of di- and triimine ligands at ruthenium(II) and ruthenium(III) centers: structural,electrochemical and radical scavenging studies

Herein, we explore the coordination of di- and triimine chelators at ruthenium(II) and ruthenium(III) centers. The reactions of 2,6-bis-((4-tetrahydropyranimino)methyl)pyridine (thppy), N¹,N²-bis((3-chromone)methylene)benzene-1,2-diamine (chb), and tris-((1H-pyrrol-2-ylmethylene)ethane)amine (H₃pym) with trans-[Ru^IICl₂(PPh₃)₃] afforded the diamagnetic ruthenium(II) complex cis-[RuCl₂(thppy)(PPh₃)] (1) and the paramagnetic complexes [mer-Ru₂(μ-chb)Cl₆(PPh₃)₂] (2), and [Ru(pym)] (3), respectively. The complexes were characterized by IR, NMR, and UV–vis spectroscopy and molar conductivity measurements. The structures were confirmed by single crystal X-ray diffraction studies. The redox properties of the metal complexes were probed via cyclic- and squarewave voltammetry. Finally, the radical scavenging capabilities of the metal complexes towards the NO and 2,2-di(4-tert-octylphenyl)-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radicals were investigated     

Tetrakis(thione)platinum(II) complexes: synthesis,spectroscopic characterization,crystal structures,and in vitro cytotoxicity

A new series of platinum(II) complexes based on thione ligands with general formula [Pt(thione)₄]X₂ (X^??=?Cl^?, NO₃^?) has been synthesized and characterized using CHNS elemental analysis, infrared, ¹H and ¹³C solution-state NMR as well as ¹³C and ¹⁵N solid-state NMR spectroscopy, and X-ray crystallography. The spectroscopic methods confirm the coordination of Pt(II) with thiocarbonyl groups via sulfur of the thione ligands. The X-ray structures showed a distorted square planar geometry for 1, [Pt(MeImt)₄]Cl₂ (MeImt = N-Methylimidazolidine-2-thione) while the hydrogen bonding interactions in 7, [Pt(iPrImt)₄](NO₃)₂·0.6(H₂O) induce a bent see-saw distortion relative to the ideal square planar geometry. The in vitro cytotoxicity studies showed that 2, [Pt(EtImt)₄]Cl₂ is generally the most effective, a two-fold better cytotoxic agent than cisplatin and carboplatin against MCF7 (human breast cancer).     

Synthesis and characterization of two temperature-dependent copper(II) complexes based on 2,6-dimethylpyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate

Two temperature-dependent Cu(II) compounds, [Cu(mpdaH)₂(H₂O)₄] · 4H₂O (1) and [Cu(mpdaH)₂] _n (2) (H₂mpda = 2,6-dimethylpyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid), have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by X-ray single crystal diffraction, elemental analysis, thermogravimetric analyses, and IR spectra. The structure at room temperature confirms that 1 is mononuclear with the octahedral coordination geometry. However, on warming to 120°C the same reaction gives 2, in which copper(II) has square planar coordination and is further bridged by mpdaH^? ligands to form extended 2-D layers with parallelogram-like (4,4) topology. Furthermore, in both complexes, through π–π stacking and hydrogen bonding interactions, 3-D supramolecular networks are assembled.     

(18-Crown-6)potassium tetrachloroferrate(III), dibromodichloroferrate(III), and tetrabromoferrate(III): Synthesis and crystal structures

Three new crystalline complexes are synthesized: [K(18-crown-6)]⁺ · An, where An = [FeCl₄]^?(I), [FeBr₂Cl₂]^? (II), and [FeBr₄]^? (III). The crystals of compounds I–III are cubic and isomorphic, space group Fd $ \bar 3 Three new crystalline complexes are synthesized: [K(18-crown-6)]⁺ · An, where An = [FeCl₄]⁻(I), [FeBr₂Cl₂]⁻ (II), and [FeBr₄]⁻ (III). The crystals of compounds I–III are cubic and isomorphic, space group Fd (Z = 16): a = 20.770(2) ? for I, 20.844(3) ? for II, and 20.878(4) ? for III. Structures I–III are solved by a direct method and refined by the full-matrix least-squares method in the anisotropic approximation to R = 0.047 (I), 0.059 (II), and 0.098 (III) for all 680 (I), 684 (II), and 686 (III) independent reflections. In two tetrahedral anions [Fe(1)X₄]⁻ and [Fe(2)X₄]⁻ in structures I–III, all halogen atoms (X = Cl and Br) are randomly disordered over three close positions relative to the crystallographic axes 3. Structures I–III contain the [K(18-crown-6)]⁺ host-quest complex cation. The K⁺ cation (CN = 8) resides in the cavity of the 18-crown-6 ligand and coordinated by its six O atoms and two disordered halogen X atoms. The coordination polyhedron of the K⁺ cation in complexes I–III is a distorted hexagonal bipyramid. Original Russian Text ? A.N. Chekhlov, 2008, published in Zhurnal Neorganicheskoi Khimii, 2008, Vol. 53, No. 9, pp. 1566–1570.     

CRYSTAL STRUCTURES OF Cd(H2O)2Cu(CN)3·2H2O,K[Cd(H2O)2Cu2(CN)5]·2H2O AND K2[Cd(H2O)Cu4(CN)8]·1.5H2O. STRUCTURES OF MULTI-DIMENSIONAL FRAMEWORKS FORMED WITH CADMIUM(II), COPPER(I) AND BRIDGING CYANO GROUPS

Abstract

In an attempt to form new multi-dimensional structures of cyano complexes including cadmium(II) and copper(I), four new complexes were obtained successively from an aqueous solution at intervals of from a few days to a few months. The complex 1 obtained first was unstable in the atmosphere. The crystal structures of the other complexes (2–4) obtained from second to fourth were determined by single crystal X-ray structure determinations. Their crystal data are as follows: 2 Cd(H₂O)₂ Cu(CN)₃·2H₂O, monoclinic, C2/m, a = 14.038(1), b = 9.944(1), c = 7.738(1) Å, β = 116.019(7)°, Z = 4; 3 K[Cd(H₂O)₂Cu₂(CN)₅]·2H₂O, triclinic, PI, a = 17.429(9), b = 16.519(7), c = 10.085(5) Å, α = 128.60(3), β = 137.44(2), γ = 45.82(2)°, Z = 4; 4 K₂[Cd(H₂O)Cu₄(CN)₈]·1.5H₂O, monoclinic, C2/c, a = 19.387(2), b = 16.056(3), c = 12.663(2)Å, β = 110.419(9)°, Z = 4. The main structural feature found in the complexes is that the whole framework consists of two networks, a Cd-Cu(I)-CN complex network that has an infinite network formed with bridging cyano groups between the metal atoms and a network formed with hydrogen bonding among water molecules. The second network is connected to Cd in the Cd-Cu(I)-CN complex network via a water ligand coordinated to Cd. In 2 a planar network of [CdCu(CN)₃] complexes are stacked along the c axis and the second network links the stacked complexes. 3 has a stacked structure of [Cd(H₂O)₂Cu(CN)₅]^2? in a bi-layered structure. The second network of 3, which includes K⁺ ions with an electrostatic interaction, spreads over the crystal, penetrating vacant spaces of the metal complex network. 4 has a double lattice structure with a pair of enantiomeric three-dimensional [Cd(H₂O)Cu₄(CN)₈]^2? complexes inter-penetrating each other. There are three structural factors for forming these framwork structures: (1) a non-planar coordination structure for Cd(II) that extends the planar structure of the Cu(I)-CN complex to a three-dimensional structure for the Cd-Cu(I)-CN complex; (2) a trigonal planar coordination structure for Cu(I) that generates vacant space in the metal complex network and makes possible hydrogen bonds to form the second network; (3) structural distortions of bridging cyano groups and a coordination structure of Cu(I) that cause variations of the metal complex network structure.