Three Copper(II) Coordination Polymers Constructed by Both Rigid and Flexible Ligands

Three new Copper(II) polymers coordinated by both rigid and flexible ligands, [Cu(bpy)(C₅H₆O₄)]_n ( 1 ), [Cu(bpy)(C₆H₈O₄)]_n ( 2 ), and [Cu₂(bpy)₂(C₆H₈O₄)₂]_n ( 3 ) (bpy = 4,4′‐bipyridine), have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. Complex 1 features a box‐like bilayer motif of (4, 4) net. It crystallizes in triclinic space group with cell parameters: a = 8.1395(6) Å, b = 9.43 12(8) Å, c = 10.5473(8) Å, α = 112.1830(1)°, β = 92.423(2)°, γ = 104.752(2)°, V = 716.31(1) ų, Z = 2. Complex 2 crystallizes in triclinic space group with a = 8.8652(4) Å, b = 8.9429(4) Å, c = 10.6390(4) Å, α = 89.520(2)°, β = 69.123(2)°, γ = 75.2440(1)°, V = 758.92(6) ų, Z = 2. Complex 3 crystallizes in monoclinic space group Cc with a = 11.1521(1) Å, b = 15.3961(1) Å, c = 17.7419(1) Å, β = 105.715(3)°, V = 2932.4(5) ų, Z = 4. Complexes 2 and 3 are isomeric with different coordination modes of adipato ligand. Both of them possess the two‐fold interpenetrated 3‐D pcu topological net.     

Two Novel Cobalt(II) Coordination Polymers Based on the Herbicide Glyphosate as a Building Block and their Magnetic Properties

The hydrothermal reaction of glyphosate and Co(Ac)₂·4H₂O in the presence of water and ethanol at different temperatures affords two novel cobalt coordination polymers: C₁₂H₃₀N₄O₂₀P₄Co ( 1 ) and C₃H₁₀NO₇P₁Co ( 2 ). Both structures were determined by single crystal X‐ray diffraction. The coordination polymer of 1 is a one‐dimensional chain polymer with the crystal data: , a = 5.5010(7), b = 10.983(2), c = 11.381(2) Å, α = 69.848(2), β = 86.645(2)°, γ = 79.788(2), V = 634.6(2) ų, Z = 1, R1 = 0.0548, wR2 = 0.1557, whereas the coordination polymer of 2 is a two‐dimensional layered polymer with the crystal data: , a = 8.9669(7), b = 7.3670(5), c = 12.7577(9) Å, β = 101.433(2)°, V = 826.04(10) ų Z = 4, R1 = 0.0325, wR2 = 0.1125. The glyphosate ligand exhibits different coordination behaviors in these two coordination polymers. Research on magnetic behavior revealed an antiferromagnetic coupling interaction between the Co²⁺ ions in both compounds.     

Synthesis and Properties of [Cd(HTRTR)2(H2O)4](HTNR)2 as an Energetic Complex

The energetic complex, [Cd(HTRTR)₂(H₂O)₄](HTNR)₂ {HTRTR = 4‐[3‐(1,2,4‐triazol‐yl)‐1,2,4‐triaozle; HTNR^– = styphnic acid anion) was synthesized and characterized by FT‐IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. It crystallizes triclinic in space group P$\bar{1}$ [a = 8.156(2) Å, b = 8.374(2) Å, c = 13.267(4) Å, α = 84.925(11)°, β = 87.016(11)°, γ = 63.683(5)°, V = 808.9(4) ų, ρ = 1.940 g · cm^–3]. The Cd^II ion is six‐coordinate with two HTRTRs and four water molecules. The thermal stabilities were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Non‐isothermal reaction kinetic parameters were calculated by Kissinger's and Ozawa‐Doyle's methods to obtain E_K = 144.0 kJ · mol^–1, lgA_K = 14.22, and E_O = 144.3 kJ · mol^–1. The values of thermodynamic parameters, the peak temperature while β→0 (T_p0), free energy of activation (ΔG^≠), entropy of activation (ΔS^≠), and enthalpy of activation (ΔH^≠) were obtained. Additionally, the enthalpy of formation was calculated by Hess's law on the basis of the experimental constant‐volume heat of combustion measured by bomb calorimetry, obtaining Δ_fH°₂₉₈ = 4985.5 kJ · mol^–1. Finally, the sensitivities toward impact and friction were assessed according to relevant methods. The result indicates it as an insensitive energetic material.     

Rhenium(I) Tellurolate,Telluroether and Bidentate-Telluroether Complexes: Crystal Structures of Re(CO)3Br(PhTe(CH2)3TePh), PhTeRe(CO)5 Re2(μ-SePh)2(CO)8 and [(PhTeMe)Re(CO)5][BF4]

The monomeric rhenium(I) complex with bidentate telluroether ligand Re(CO)₃Br(PhTe(CH₂)₃TePh) (1) was accessible via reaction of the PhTe(CH₂)₃TePh with Re(CO)₅Br. This chelate complex crystallized in triclinic space group $ {\rm P}\bar 1 $ with a = 9.390(5) Å, b = 10.961(3) Å, c = 11.849(4) Å a = 63.30(3)°, β = 87.49(4)° γ = 69.31(4)°, V = 1009.5(7) ų Z = 2, R = 0.033, and R_w = 0.034. Reaction of Re(CO)₅Cl with NaTePh yielded the Re(I) specics PhTeRe(CO)₅ (2). This complex crystallized in triclinic space group $ {\rm P}\bar 1 $ with a = 7.085(1) Å, b = 9.203(1) Å, c = 11.341(1) Å, α = 107.24(1)°, β = 100.56(1)°, γ = 96.47(1)°, V = 683.2(2) ų, Z = 2, R = 0.027, R_w = 0.022. Reaction of PhTeRe(CO)₅ and (PhSe)₂ in THF at 65 °C yielded a product that was confirmed crystallographically to be the known species Re₂(μ-SePh)₂(CO)₈ (3), in which two phenylselenolate ligands bridge the two Re(I). Compound 3 crystallized in monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 7.210(2) Å, b = 18.862(6) Å, c = 9.083(3) Å, β = 107.48(3)° V = 1178.2(7) ų, Z = 2, R = 0.046, and R_w = 0.051. Methylation of PhTeRe(CO)₅ with [Me₃O][BF₄] afforded Re(I) product [(PhTeMe)Re(CO)₅][BF₄] (4). This monodentate telluroether species crystallized in monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 8.405(1) Å, b = 13.438(3) Å, c = 15.560(2) Å, β = 92.59(1)° V = 1755.5(5) ų, Z = 4, R = 0.035, and R_w = 0.035.     

A Highly Stable 3D Porous Lanthanum Metal‐organic Framework Constructed From A New Flexible Bis(benzoic acid) Ligand Produced in Situ

By employing diethyl 1,3‐propylidenebis(4‐oxybenzoate) as a precursor, the new three‐dimensional metal‐organic framework [La₂L₂(HL)₂]_n [L = 1,3‐propylidenebis(4‐oxybenzoate)] was prepared and characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis, elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. The compound crystallizes in the triclinic space group P , with cell parameters: a = 8.299 (2) Å, b = 14.127 (3) Å, c = 14.520 (3) Å, α = 112.43 (3) °, β = 103.10 (3) °, γ = 95.28 (3)°, V = 1502.2 (5) Å³, and Z = 1. Under hydrothermal reaction conditions, two ester groups of the ligand hydrolyzed into carboxylate groups. The carboxylate groups coordinated in situ to metal ions to form the 3D coordination polymer. It exhibits a 10.4 × 10.6 Å rhombic channel along the [011] direction. On the basis of the results of TG analysis, the structure is thermally stable up to ≈? 400 °C.     

Crystal Structures of {[Cd(phen)](C6H8O4)3/3} and {[Cd(phen)](C7H10O4)3/3} · 2H2O with C6H10O4 = Adipic Acid and C7H12O4 = Pimelic Acid

Two coordination polymers {[Cd(phen)](C₆H₈O₄)_3/3} ( 1 ) and {[Cd(phen)](C₇H₁₀O₄)_3/3} · 2H₂O ( 2 ) were structurally characterized by single crystal X‐ray diffraction methods. In 1 (C2/c (no. 15), a = 16.169(2)Å, b = 15.485(2)Å, c = 14.044(2)Å, β = 112.701(8)°, U = 3243.9(7)ų, Z = 8), the Cd atoms are coordinated by two N atoms of one phen ligand and five O atoms of three adipato ligands to form mono‐capped trigonal prisms with d(Cd‐O) = 2.271‐2.583Å and d(Cd‐N) = 2.309, 2.390Å. The [Cd(phen)] moieties are bridged by adipato ligands to generate {[Cd(phen)](C₆H₈O₄)_3/3} chains, which, via interchain π—π stacking interactions, are assembled into layers. Complex 2 (P1¯(no. 2), a = 9.986(1)Å, b = 10.230(3)Å, c = 11.243(1)Å, α = 66.06(1)°, β = 87.20(1)°, γ = 66.71(1)°, U = 955.7(2)ų, Z = 2) consists of {[Cd(phen)](C₇H₁₀O₄)_3/3} chains and hydrogen bonded H₂O molecules. The Cd atoms are pentagonal bipyramidally coordinated by two N atoms of one phen ligand and five O atoms of three pimelato ligands with d(Cd‐O) = 2.213—2.721Å and d(Cd‐N) = 2.329, 2.372Å. Through interchain π—π stacking interactions, the {[Cd(phen)](C₇H₁₀O₄)_3/3} chains resulting from [Cd(phen)] moieties bridged by pimelato ligands are assembled in to layers, between which the hydrogen bonded H₂O molecules are sandwiched.     

Structural Investigations and Thermal Behaviour of Mercury(II) Sulfito Complexes

The crystal structures of (NH₄)[HgSO₃Cl] ( 1 ) and of (NH₄)₂[Hg(SO₃)₂] ( 2 ) were determined from single crystal diffractometer data sets. 1 : 22 °C, Pnma, Z = 4, a = 15.430(3), b = 5.525(1), c = 6.679(1) Å, R(F) = 0.0256, R_w(F²) = 0.0642 (all 1056 unique reflections). 2 : ?108 °C, P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4, a = 6.2240(4), b = 9.3908(6), c = 13.6110(8) Å, R(F) = 0.0179, R_w(F²) = 0.0493 (all 2699 unique reflections). The structure of 1 contains bent Cl‐Hg‐SO₃ entities (site symmetry m; d(Hg‐Cl) = 2.3403(13) Å, d(Hg‐S) = 2.3636(12) Å, ∠(Cl‐Hg‐S) = 164.51(5)°, d(S‐O) 2×1.458(3) Å, 1.468(4) Å, = 1.461Å) linked to undulated ribbons parallel to the b ‐axis by intermolecular secondary bonds SO···Hg (d(O···Hg) = 2×2.595(3) Å). These ribbons in turn aggregate to layers around the bc ‐plane. The layers are stacked along the a ‐axis with interlayer distances of a /2. The structure of 2 is made up of O₃S‐Hg‐SO₃ moieties (d(Hg‐S) = 2.3935(7), 2.3935(8) Å; ∠(Hg‐S‐Hg) = 174.41(3)°; = 1.474Å), that are linked to ribbons parallel to the a axis by coordination of Hg to three remote O atoms (2.801(4) < d(Hg‐O) < 2.844(3) Å). Adjacent ribbons are joined together by an additional Hg‐O contact of 2.733(3) Å, leading to a three‐dimensional anionic framework. Both crystal structures are stabilised by disordered NH₄⁺ cations, placed between the anionic layers or in the vacancies of the framework, via moderate hydrogen bonding interactions N‐H···O with donor‐acceptor distances ranging from 2.8 to 3.2Å. 1 and 2 were further characterised by thermal analysis (TG, DSC). They start to decompose at temperatures above 130 °C.     

Adducts of Cyclodiphosph(V)azenes: Synthesis and Structure

The reaction of Ph₂PCl and PhPCl₂ with bis(trimethylsilyl)sulfur diimide in the presence of GaCl₃ and AlCl₃ yields diadducts of the corresponding cyclodiphosph(V)azene: [Ph₂PN]₂·(GaCl₃)₂ ( 1 ), [Ph₂PN]₂·(AlCl₃)₂ ( 2 ), and [Ph(Cl)PN]₂·(AlCl₃)₂ ( 3 ). This reaction is triggered by Lewis acids, which catalyse the (CH₃)₃Si‐Cl and S₈ elimination. The structures of 1· 2 CH₂Cl₂, 2· 2 CH₂Cl₂ and 3 were determined by single crystal X‐ray studies ( 1 : triclinic, , a = 9.679(2) Å, b = 9.863(2) Å, c = 11.366(2) Å, α = 113.55(3)°; β = 99.59(3)°; γ = 106.67(3)°; V = 902.8(3) ų, Z = 1; 2 : triclinic, , a = 9.639(2) Å, b = 9.804(2) Å, c = 11.321(2) Å, α = 113.71(3)°; β = 99.44(3)°; γ = 106.70(3)°; V = 889.3(3) ų, Z = 1; 3 : orthorhombic, Pbca, a = 14.853(3) Å, b = 9.261(2) Å, c = 16.631(3) Å, V = 2287.7(8) ų, Z = 4.     

CuClSe1.53Te0.47 and CuClSe0.56Te1.44: Structural and Vibrational Spectroscopic Investigations on Copper(I) Chalcogen Chlorides

CuClSe_1.53Te_0.47 and CuClSe_0.56Te_1.44 are obtained from the reaction of CuCl, Se, and Te in stoichiometric amounts. Both copper(I) selenium tellurium chlorides are monoclinic, space group P2₁/n (no. 14) with lattice constants of a = 7.837(1) Å, b = 4.699(1) Å, c = 10.762(2) Å, β = 104.37(2)°, V = 383.9(1) ų (CuClSe_1.53Te_0.47), and a = 8.074(1) Å, b = 4.830(1) Å, c = 10.973(1) Å, β = 103.87(2)°, V = 415.5(1) ų (CuClSe_0.56Te_1.44), and Z = 4. A common feature of these isostructural compounds are heteroatomic strands [YY'] (Y, Y' = chalcogen). These strands are running along [010] and are connected to layers by chains [CuCl]. Vibrational spectra of CuClSe_1.53Te_0.47, CuClSe_0.56Te_1.44, CuXTe₂ and CuX'Se₂ (X = Cl, Br, I; X' = Cl, Br) are analysed with respect to the bonding relations of the chalcogen chains. Modes derived from IR and Raman spectra are assigned by correlation with tri gonal Se and related copper(I) chalcogen halides. Both, X‐ray structural data and an analysis of the chalcogen vibrational modes in IR and Raman spectra, lead to a detailed insight into the ordering phenomena of the chalcogen chains in this type of copper(I) chalcogen halides.     

Adipato‐Bridged Mixed Ligand catena Complexes: ${_{\infty}^1}${[M(phen)(H2O)]L2/2} with M = NiII,CuII, ZnII; H2L = Adipic Acid

Three adipato bridged mixed ligand catena complexes {[M(phen)(H₂O)]‐(C₆H₈O₄)_2/2} with M = Ni^II ( 1 ), Cu^II ( 2 ), Zn^II ( 3 ) were synthesized. Structure determination based on X‐ray diffraction shows that they crystallize isostructurally in the monoclinic space group C2/c (no. 15) with cell dimensions of: 1 a = 22.451(4)Å, b = 9.041(1)Å, c = 17.440(2)Å, β = 103.41(1)°, U = 3443.4(9)ų, Z = 8; 2 a = 22.479(2)Å, b = 9.067(1)Å, c = 17.494(3)Å, β = 103.67(1)°, U = 3464.6(8)ų, Z = 8; 3 a = 22.635(3)Å, b = 9.052(1)Å, c = 17.571(3)Å, β = 103.24(1)°, U = 3504.5(9)ų, Z = 8. The crystal structure consists of 1D {[M(phen)(H₂O)]‐(C₆H₈O₄)_2/2} zigzag chains, in which the metal atoms are all octahedrally coordinated by two N atoms of one phen ligands and four O atoms of one H₂O molecule and two adipato ligands. The zigzag chains are held together by interchain π‐π stacking interactions and interchain hydrogen bonds.     

MII(C4H12N2)[B2P3O12(OH)] (MII = Co,Zn): Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Novel Open Framework Borophosphates

Two novel borophosphates, M^II(C₄H₁₂N₂)[B₂P₃O₁₂(OH)] (M^II = Co, Zn), exhibiting open frameworks, have been synthesized by hydrothermal reactions (T = 165 °C). The crystal structures of the isotypic compounds have been determined both at 293 K (orthorhombic, Ima2 (no. 46), Z = 4; M^II = Co: a = 12.4635(4) Å, b = 9.4021(4) Å, c = 11.4513(5) Å, V = 1341.90 ų, R₁ = 0.0202, wR₂ = 0.0452, 2225 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I); M^II = Zn: a = 12.4110(9) Å, b = 9.4550(5) Å, c = 11.4592(4) Å, V = 1344.69 ų, R₁ = 0.0621, wR₂ = 0.0926, 1497 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I)). Distorted CoO₆‐octahedra and ZnO₅‐square‐pyramids, respectively, share common oxygen‐corners with BO₄‐, PO₄‐ and (HO)PO₃‐tetrahedra. The tetrahedral groups are linked via common corners to form infinite loop‐branched borophosphate chains [B₂P₃O₁₂(OH)^4–]. The open framework of M^II‐coordination polyhedra and tetrahedral borophosphate chains contains a three‐dimensional system of interconnected structural channels running along [100], [011] and [011], respectively, which are occupied by di‐protonated piperazinium ions.     

Two Succinato‐bridged Zinc(II) Phenanthroline Complexes: [Zn(phen)L2/2](H2L) and [(phen)2Zn(μ‐L)Zn(phen)2]L � 11H2O with H2L = Succinic Acid

Two mixed ligand Zn^II complexes [Zn(phen)L_2/2](H₂L) ( 1 ) and [(phen)₂Zn(μ‐L)Zn(phen)₂]L � 11H₂O ( 2 ) with H₂L = suc‐cinic acid were prepared and crystallographically characterized. Complex 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c (no. 15) with a = 13.618(1) Å, b = 9.585(1) Å, c = 15.165(1) Å, β = 96.780(6)°, V = 1965.6(3)ų, Z = 4 and complex 2 in the triclinic space group P 1¯ (no. 2) with a = 12.989(2)Å, b = 14.464(2)Å, c = 18.025(3)Å, α = 90.01(1)°, β = 109.69(1)°, γ = 112.32(1)°, V = 2917.4(8) ų, Z = 2. 1 consists of succinic acid molecules and 1D zigzag [Zn(phen)(C₄H₄O₄)_2/2] polymeric chains, in which the tetrahedrally coordinated Zn atoms are bridged by bis ‐ monodentate succinato ligands. Succinic acid molecules play an important role in supramolecular assemblies of the polymeric chains into 2D layers as well as in the stacking of 2D layers. 2 is composed of [(phen)₂Zn(μ‐L)Zn(phen)₂]²⁺ complex cations, succinate anions and hydrogen bonded water molecules. Within the divalent cations, Zn atoms are octahedrally coordinated by four N atoms of two phen ligands and two O atoms of one bis‐chelating succinato ligand. Through the intermolecular π—π stacking interactions, the complex cations form positively charged 2D layers, between which the noncoordinating succinate anions and water molecules are sandwiched.     

Bis(1,2‐diselenoquadratato)metallate

Bis(1,2‐diselenosquarato) Metalates A series of 1,2‐diselenosquarato metalates [M(dssq)₂]^2– (M = Pd²⁺, Pt²⁺, Cu²⁺, Ni²⁺, Zn²⁺, Cd²⁺, Pb²⁺, VO²⁺) was available by direct synthesis from the appropriate metal salt with dipotassium 1,2‐diselenosquarate in deoxygenized water under an argon athmosphere. The copper(II)complex, [Cu(dssq)₂]^2–, and the oxovanadium(IV)complex, [VO(dssq)₂]^2–, were identified in solution by EPR spectroscopy (parameters: [Cu(dssq)₂]^2–: g₀ = 2.073; a = –76.0 · 10^–4 cm^–1, a = 47.0 · 10^–4 cm^–1; [VO(dssq)₂]^2–: g₀ = 1.986; a = 74.9 · 10^–4 cm^–1). The complexes bis(tetraphenylphosphonium)[bis(1,2‐diselenosquarato)nickelate(II)], (Ph₄P)₂[Ni(dssq)₂], and bis(tetraphenylphosphonium)[bis(1,2‐diselenosquarato)zincate(II)], (Ph₄P)₂[Zn(dssq)₂], were characterized by X‐ray structure analysis. The square‐planar Ni^II complex (Ph₄P)₂[Ni(dssq)₂] crystallizes in the monoclinic spacegroup P2₁/n with the unit cell parameters a = 11.1472(8) Å, b = 15.331(1) Å, c = 14.783(1) Å, β = 94.441(1)° and Z = 2. The Zn^II‐complex (Ph₄P)₂[Zn(dssq)₂] is tetrahedral coordinated and crystallizes in the monoclinic spacegroup P2₁/c with the unit cell parameters a = 9.4238(1) Å, b = 18.5823(3) Å, c = 29.5309(5) Å, β = 96.763(1)° and Z = 4.     

Strukturwechselbeziehungen planarer und nichtplanarer Bis(1,2‐dithioquadratato)metallat‐Wirtsgittersysteme mit CuII‐Gastkomplexen – Struktur‐ und EPR‐Untersuchungen

Structural Interactions of Planar and Non‐planar Bis(1,2‐dithiosquarato)metalate Host Lattices with Cu^II Complexes – Structure and EPR Investigations 1,2‐Dithiosquaratometalates (M = Cu, Ni, Zn) are available by direct synthesis from metal salts with dipotassium‐1,2‐dithiosquarate. The structural influence of the planar and nonplanar host lattice systems (BzlEt₃N)₂[Cu/Ni(dtsq)₂] and (BzlEt₃N)₂[Cu/Zn(dtsq)₂] on the geometrical and electronic structure of the Cu^II guest complex [Cu(dtsq)₂]^2– is studied by EPR spectroscopy. The used host lattices (BzlEt₃N)₂[Ni(dtsq)₂] (planar) and (BzlEt₃N)₂[Zn(dtsq)₂] (tetrahedral) are characterized by X‐ray structure analysis. (BzlEt₃N)₂[Ni(dtsq)₂] crystallizes in the triclinic unit cell P1 with a = 9.1021(8) Å, b = 9.4190(8) Å, c = 11.0119(10) Å, α = 92.8560(10)°, β = 95.375(2)°, γ = 104.5180(10)° and Z = 1. (BzlEt₃N)₂[Zn(dtsq)₂] crystallizes in the monoclinic unit cell C2/c with a = 21.1299(14) Å, b = 16.6641(11) Å, c = 13.8324(9) Å, β = 123.9100(10)° and Z = 4. The g and A ^Cu tensors in the Cu/Ni system are nearly axial symmetric (g_|| = 2.122, g_⊥ = 2.028; A = –159.5 · 10^–4 cm^–1, A = –36.9 · 10^–4 cm^–1). The coordination geometry of the Cu^II guest complex in the tetrahedral Cu/Zn system is rather distorted, which is shown by the changed g and A ^Cu tensor parameters (g_|| = 2.143, g_⊥ = 2.042; A = –103.0 · 10^–4 cm^–1, A ≈ –5.0 · 10^–4 cm^–1). The spin density distribution is discussed using EHT molecular orbital calculations.     

Complexes of 3,3′-Oxybis[(diphenylphosphino)methylbenzene] with Ni(II), Pd(II), Pt(II), Rh(I), and Ag(I). How Important is Backbone Rigidity in the Formation of trans-Spanning Bidenatate Chelates??

The bidentate diphosphine ligand, 3,3′-oxybis[(dipenylphosphino)methylbenzene] ( 1 ) forms monomeric, trans-square-planar complexes MX₂( 1 ) (M = Ni, Pd, Pt; X = Cl^?, Br^? I^?, and, in part, N, NCS^?, CN^?, NO) as well as Pt(H)Cl( 1 ), Pt(H)Br( 1 ), and RhCl(CO)( 1 ). Polymeric species have been observed with substitutionally inert metal centres: trans-[PtCl₂( 1 )]₂ and cis-[PtCl₂( 1 )]_n (mean value of n ≈ 4–5) ³¹P-NMR, and selected IR and UV/VIS parameters are reported. Ligand 1 shows a marked preference for trans-spanning and monomeric chelate formation, despite its various degrees of freedom of internal rotation in the lignad backbone. The readily available ligand 1 as well as analogues with other donor atoms, therefore, appear useful in most potential applications of trans-spanning chelate ligands. The crystal structure of AgCl( 1 )·0.5 (CH₃)₂C?O·0.39 C₆H₁₂ (space group C2/c,a = 21.02 Å, b = 14.57 Å, c = 24.79 Å, β = 99.77°, V = 7531.4 ų, Z = 8) confirms the presence of three-coordinate Ag( I ), with a coordination intermediate between a trigonal-planar and a T-shaped geometry (P-Ag-P = 145.61(8)°).     

Two Glutarato Bridged Coordination Polymers: ${_{\infty}^1}${[Mn(phen)]2L4/2} and ${_{\infty}^1}${[Zn(phen)(H2O)]L2/2}·H2O with H2L = Glutaric Acid

Two new glutarato bridged coordination polymers {[Mn(phen)]₂(C₅H₆O₄)_4/2} ( 1 ) and {[Zn(phen)(H₂O)](C₅H₆O₄)_2/2}· H₂O ( 2 ) were structurally characterized on the basis of single crystal X‐ray diffraction data. Crystal data: ( 1 ) P2/c (no. 13), a = 10.340(2)Å, b = 10.525(2)Å, c = 13.891(2)Å, β = 98.31(1)°, U = 1495.9(5)ų, Z = 2; ( 2 ) P2₁/n (no. 14), a = 6.738(1)Å, b = 25.636(3)Å, c = 10.374(1)Å, β = 106.13(1)°, U = 1721.4(4)ų, Z = 4. Complex 1 consists of 1D ribbon‐like {[Mn(phen)]₂(C₅H₆O₄)_4/2} chains, in which the [Mn(phen)] units were interlinked by glutarato ligands to generate 8‐ and 16‐membered rings. The Mn atoms are octahedrally coordinated by two N atoms of one phen ligand and four O atoms of three glutarato ligands with d(Mn‐N) = 2.270, 2.276Å, d(Mn‐O) = 2.114—2.283Å. Through the interchain π‐π stacking interactions, the 1D chains are assembled into 2D puckered layers, which are further held together by interlayer π‐π stacking interactions into a 3D network. Complex 2 is built up by 1D {[Zn(phen)(H₂O)](C₅H₆O₄)_2/2} linear chains and hydrogen bonded H₂O molecules. The Zn atoms are coordinated by two N atoms of one phen ligand and three O atoms of one H₂O molecule and two glutarato ligands to form slightly elongated trigonal bipyramids with the water O atom and one phen N atom at the apical positions (d(Zn‐N) = 2.101, 2.168Å, d(Zn‐O) = 1.991—2.170Å). The 1D linear chains result from [Zn(phen)(H₂O)] units bridged by bis‐monodentate glutarato ligands. The resulting 1D chains are assembled by π‐π stacking interactions into 2D layers, between which the hydrogen bonded H₂O molecules are situated.     

Neue Kronenether‐stabilisierte Oxoniumhalogenochalkogenate: [H3O(Dibromo‐benzo‐18‐Krone‐6)]2[Se3Br10] und [H5O2(Bis‐dibromo‐dibenzo‐24‐Krone‐8]2[Se3Br8]

Novel Oxonium Halogenochalcogenates Stabilized by Crown Ethers: [H₃O(Dibromo‐benzo‐18‐crown‐6)]₂[Se₃Br₁₀] and [H₅O₂(Bis‐dibromo‐dibenzo‐24‐crown‐8]₂[Se₃Br₈] Two novel complex oxonium bromoselenates(II,IV) and –(II) are reported containing [H₃O]⁺ and [H₅O₂]⁺ cations coordinated by crown ether ligands. [H₃O(dibromo‐benzo‐18‐crown‐6)]₂[Se₃Br₁₀] ( 1 ) and [H₅O₂(bis‐dibromo‐dibenzo‐24‐crown‐8]₂[Se₃Br₈] ( 2 ) were prepared as dark red crystals from dichloromethane or acetonitrile solutions of selenium tetrabromide, the corresponding unsubstituted crown ethers, and aqueous hydrogen bromide. The products were characterized by their crystal structures and by vibrational spectra. 1 is triclinic, space group (Nr. 2) with a = 8.609(2) Å, b = 13.391(3) Å, c = 13.928(3) Å, α = 64.60(2)°, β = 76.18(2)°, γ = 87.78(2)°, V = 1404.7(5) ų, Z = 1. 2 is also triclinic, space group with a = 10.499(2) Å, b = 13.033(3) Å, c = 14.756(3) Å, α = 113.77(3)°, β = 98.17(3)°, γ = 93.55(3)°. V = 1813.2(7) ų, Z = 1. In the reaction mixture complex redox reactions take place, resulting in (partial) reduction of selenium and bromination of the crown ether molecules. In 1 the centrosymmetric trinuclear [Se₃Br₁₀]^2? consists of a central Se^IVBr₆ octahedron sharing trans edges with two square planar Se^IIBr₄ groups. The novel [Se₃Br₈]^2? in 2 is composed of three planar trans‐edge sharing Se^IIBr₄ squares in a linear arrangement. The internal structure of the oxonium‐crown ether complexes is largely determined by the steric restrictions imposed by the aromatic rings in the crown ether molecules, as compared to complexes with more flexible unsubstituted crown ether ligands.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Bis(tetraphenylphosphonium) Hexabromo‐diselenate(II)‐bis{dibromodiselenate(I)}, [PPh4]2[Se2Br6(Se2Br2)2], the Salt of a Mixed‐valence Bromoselenate(II,I) Anion

The Red crystals of [PPh₄]₂[Se₂Br₆(Se₂Br₂)₂] ( 1 ) were obtained when selenium and bromine reacted in the solution of acetonitrile in the presence of tetraphenylphosphonium bromide. The crystal structure of 1 has been determined by X‐ray diffraction and refined to R = 0.0201 for 4024 reflections. The crystals are triclinic, space group with Z = 2 and a = 11.2757(4) Å, b = 12.3347(5) Å, c = 12.4948(5) Å, α = 113.152(4)°, β = 114.745(4)°, γ = 91.208(3)° (120(2) K). In the solid state the anion of 1 is built up of the Se₂Br₆ core and two Se₂Br₂ molecules each of which is linked to one of the trans‐positioned terminal Br_t atoms of the Se₂Br₆ core. The central Se₂Br₆ part consists of a nearly planar arrangement of two planar SeBr₄ units sharing a common edge through two μ₂‐bridging Br atoms. The contact between the Br_t and the Se^I atom of the Se₂Br₂ molecule is 3.0872(5) Å and can be interpreted as a bond of the donor‐acceptor type with the Br_t as donor and the Se₂Br₂ molecule as acceptor. The terminal Se^II–Br and μ₂Br–Se^II bond lengths are 2.3654(4), 2.6699(5) Å and 2.5482(5), 3.0265(5) Å, respectively. The bond lengths in the coordinated Se₂Br₂ molecule are: Se^I–Se^I = 2.2686(5) Å, Se^I–Br = 2.3779(5) and 2.3810(5) Å.     

Von kleinen Bausteinen zu neuen Poly‐alkoxo‐oxometallat‐Derivaten: Synthese und Strukturaufklärung von K4[VIV12O12(OCH3)16(C4O4)6], Cs10[VIV24O24(OCH3)32(C4O4)12][VIV8O8(OCH3)16(C2O4)] und M2[VIV8O8(OCH3)16(VIVOF4)] (M = [N(nBu)4] bzw. [NEt4])

>From Small Fragments to New Poly‐alkoxo‐oxo‐metalate Derivatives: Syntheses and Crystal Structures of K₄[V^IV₁₂O₁₂(OCH₃)₁₆(C₄O₄)₆], Cs₁₀[V^IV₂₄O₂₄(OCH₃)₃₂(C₄O₄)₁₂][V^IV₈O₈(OCH₃)₁₆(C₂O₄)], and M₂[V^IV₈O₈(OCH₃)₁₆(V^IVOF₄)] (M = [N(nBu)₄] or [NEt₄]) By solvothermal reaction of ortho‐vanadicacid ester [VO(OMe)₃] with squaric acid and potassium or caesium hydroxide the compounds K₄[V^IV₁₂O₁₂(OCH₃)₁₆(C₄O₄)₆] ( 2 ) and Cs₁₀[V^IV₂₄O₂₄(OCH₃)₃₂(C₄O₄)₁₂][V^IV₈O₈(OCH₃)₁₆(C₂O₄)] ( 3 ) could be syntesized. With tetra‐n‐butyl‐ or tetra‐n‐ethylammonium fluoride [N(nBu)₄]₂[V^IV₈O₈(OCH₃)₁₆(V^IVOF₄)] ( 4 ) and [N(Et)₄]₂[V^IV₈O₈(OCH₃)₁₆(V^IVOF₄)] ( 5 ) could be isolated. In 2 and 3 the corners of a tetrahedron or cube resp. are occupied by {(VO)₃(OMe)₄} groups and connected along the edges of the tetrahedron resp. cube by six or twelve resp. squarato‐groups. The octanuclear anions in the compounds 3 , 4 , and 5 are assumedly built up by fragments of the ortho‐vanadicacid ester [VO(OMe)₃]. Around the anions C₂O₄^2— or VOF₄^— these oligormeric chains are closed to a ring . Crystal data: 2 , tetragonal, P4₃, a = 18.166(3)Å, c = 29.165(7)Å, V = 9625(3)ų, Z = 4, d_c = 1.469 gcm^—3; 3 , orthorhombic, Pbca, a = 29.493(5)Å, b = 25.564(4)Å, c = 31.076Å, V = 23430(6)ų, Z = 4, d_c = 1.892 gcm^—3; 4 , monoclinic, P2₁/n, a = 9.528(1)Å, b = 23.021(2)Å, c = 19.303(2)Å, β = 92.570(2)°, V = 4229.8(5)ų, Z = 2, d_c = 1.391 gcm^—3; 5 , monoclinic, P2₁/n, a = 16.451(2)Å, b = 8.806(1)Å, c = 23.812(1)Å, β = 102.423(2)°, V = 3368.7(6)ų, Z = 2, d_c = 1.534 gcm^—3.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Structures and Thermal Stability of Two Novel Lanthanide Complexes: [Er4(tp)6(H2O)6], [Lu(tp)1.5(H2O)3]

Two novel lanthanide complexes with the formula [Er₄(tp)₆(H₂O)₆] ( 1 ) and [Lu(tp)_1.5(H₂O)₃] ( 2 ) (tp = terephthalate) were synthesized by treating Er(NO₃)₃, Lu(NO₃)₃ with terephthalic acid under hydrothermal conditions, respectively. The structures were determined by X‐ray crystallography. The crystal 1 is of orthorhombic, space group Pbca(61) with a = 9.6656(2) Å, b = 26.2338(5) Å, c = 37.9022(7) Å, C₄₈H₃₆Er₄O₃₀, M = 1761.81, Z = 8, V = 9610.69(32) ų, F(000) = 6688, R₁ = 0.0326 and ωR = 0.0650. The crystal of 2 is of triclinic, space group with a = 7.8204(1) Å, b = 9.5355(1) Å, c = 10.6348(1) Å, α = 68.869(1)°, β = 71.081(1)°, γ = 75.151(1)°, C₂₄H₂₄Lu₂O₁₈, M = 475.19, Z = 2, V = 690.98(1) ų, F(000) = 454, R₁ = 0.0215 and ωR = 0.0474. Both of the two coordination polymers exhibit sandwich‐like packing structures.