Crystallographic and Theoretical Evidences of Anion⋅⋅⋅Anion Interaction

Planar (HgCl₃)⁻ anions are stacked fairly closely together in a slipped parallel arrangement within several crystal structures. Quantum chemical analysis shows evidence of strong noncovalent spodium bonds between the Hg π-hole of one unit and the Cl atom of an adjacent unit. Anion⋅⋅⋅anion spodium bonds work in tandem with crystal packing forces.     

Halogen Bonding Assembles Anion⋅⋅⋅Anion Architectures in Non-centrosymmetric Iodate and Bromate Crystals

Single crystal X-ray diffraction of iodate and bromate salts shows that the I and Br atoms in IO₃⁻ and BrO₃⁻ anions form short and linear O−I/Br ⋅⋅⋅ O contacts with the O atoms of nearby anions. Non-centrosymmetric systems are formed wherein anions are orderly aligned into supramolecular 1D and 2D networks. Theoretical evidences, namely the outcome of QTAIM and NCIplot studies, prove the attractive nature of these contacts and the ability of iodate and bromate anions to act as robust halogen bond (HaB) donors. The HaB is proposed as a general and effective assisting tool to control the architecture of acentric iodate salts.     

Anion⋅⋅⋅Anion Interactions Involving σ-Holes of Perrhenate,Pertechnetate and Permanganate Anions

In this communication experimental and theoretical results are reported affording strong evidence that interactions between electron rich atoms and the metal of tetroxide anions of group 7 elements are a new case of attractive and σ-hole interactions. Single crystal X-ray analyses, molecular electrostatic potentials, quantum theory of atoms-in-molecules, and noncovalent interaction plot analyses show that in crystalline permanganate and perrhenate salts the metal in Mn/ReO₄⁻ anion can act as electron acceptors, the oxygen of another Mn/ReO₄⁻ anion can act as the donor and supramolecular anionic dimers or polymers are formed. The name matere bond (MaB) is proposed to categorize these noncovalent interactions and to differentiate them from the classical metal-ligand coordination bond.     

Mononuclear Carbonyl Anion Complexes of Groups Ⅳ and Ⅴ Metals

The anionic carbonyl complexes of groups IV and V metals TM(CO)\begin{document}$ _{6,7} $\end{document} (TM=Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta) are prepared in the gas phase using a laser vaporation-supersonic expansion ion source. The infrared spectra of TM(CO)\begin{document}$ _{6,7} $\end{document}\begin{document}$ ^- $\end{document} anion complexes in the carbonyl stretching frequency region are measured by mass-selected infrared photodissociation spectroscopy. The six-coordinated TM(CO)\begin{document}$ _6 $\end{document}\begin{document}$ ^- $\end{document} anions are determined to be the coordination saturate complexes for both the group IV and group V metals. The TM(CO)\begin{document}$ _6 $\end{document}\begin{document}$ ^- $\end{document} complexes of group IV metals (TM=Ti, Zr, Hf) are 17-electron complexes having a \begin{document}$ ^2 $\end{document}A\begin{document}$ _{\rm{1g}} $\end{document} ground state with \begin{document}$ D_{\rm{3d}} $\end{document} symmetry, while the TM(CO)\begin{document}$ _6 $\end{document}\begin{document}$ ^- $\end{document} complexes of group V metals (TM=V, Nb, Ta) are 18-electron species with a closed-shell singlet ground state possessing \begin{document}$ O_{\rm{h}} $\end{document} symmetry. The energy decomposition analyses indicate that the metal-CO covalent bonding is dominated by TM\begin{document}$ ^- $\end{document}(d)\begin{document}$ \rightarrow $\end{document}(CO)\begin{document}$ _6 $\end{document} \begin{document}$ \pi $\end{document}-backdonation and TM\begin{document}$ ^- $\end{document}(d)\begin{document}$ \leftarrow $\end{document}(CO)\begin{document}$ _6 $\end{document} \begin{document}$ \sigma $\end{document}-donation interactions.     

Synthesis and Anion Recognition of a Novel Heterocyclic Organotin Complex

A novel heterocyclic hexacoordinate organotin(Ⅳ) complex, bis(O-vanillin)-semi ethylenediamino dibenzyltin (VEDBT) was synthesized by the reaction of dibenzyltin dichloride with bis(O-vanillin)-semiethyenediamine, its structure has been characterized by spectral methods.The electrodes using VEDBT as a neutral carrier show high selectivity for salicvlate anions.     

A High Sensitivity Detection Method of Singlet Oxygen and Superoxide Anion

This paper, for the first time, reports a method that can be used as a highly sensitive probe for singlet oxygen (^1O2) and superoxide anion (O2^-) in vitro or in vivo. FCLA(3,7-dihydro-6-{4-[2-(N‘-(5-fluoresceinyl)thioureido)ethoxy]phenyl}-2-methylimidazo{1,2-a}pyrazin-3-one sodium salt), a chemiluminescence (CL) analysis reagent, has been reported to sensitively react with ^1O2 and O2^- to emit photons with a spectral peak of 525nm. In this work,when human serum albumin (HSA) was added into FCLA solution to enhance the CL intensity,approximately 20 times, compared to that without HSA. The enhanced CL had the same 525 nm spectral peak, identical to that without HSA. By gradually reducing the molecular oxygen content in the solution, we find that the auto-oxidation of oxygen molecules dissolved in the solution plays an important role in the CL process. Based on these experimental evidences, we propose a novel and highly sensitive detection method of ^1O2 and O2^- which may have a great potential in chemical and medical applications.     

Study on the Anion Recognition Properties of Synthesized Receptors （Ⅲ）： Convenient Synthesis and Anion Recognition Property of Bisthiosemicarbazone Derivative

A new series of bisthiosemicarbazone derivative receptors(1,2 and 3)have been synthesized by simple steps ingood yields.Their anion recognition properties were studied by UV-Vis and ~1H NMR spectroscopy.The resultshowed that the receptors 1,2 and 3 all had a better selectivity to F~-,CH_3COO~- and H_2PO_4~-,but no evidentbinding with Cl~-,Br~-,I~-,NO_3~- and HSO_4~-.Upon addition of the three anions to the receptors in DMSO,thesolution acquired a color change from colorless to dark yellow that can be observed by the naked-eyes,thus the re-ceptors can act as fluoride ion sensors even in the presence of other halide ions.The data showed that it was regularthat the three receptors had different binding ability with the three anions.For the same anion,the association con-stants followed the trend:receptor 1>3>2.The UV-Vis data indicates that a 1:1 stoichiometry complex isformed through hydrogen bonding interactions between compound 1,2 or 3 and anions.     

Amide-based Fluorescent Macrocyclic Anion Receptors

Introduction Interest in the selective recognition and sensing of anionic species continues to attract the attention of su-pramolecular chemistry community.1 The importance of anions in chemical and biological process can not be underestimated. It is well known that in nature neutral proteins bind anions only via hydrogen bonding interac-tions.2 Several anion receptors have been constructed from five-membered heterocycle,3 amide,4 (thio) urea,5 since these groups form relatively strong NHanio…     

New Host Molecules with Imidazoliums as Functional Arms:Syntheses and Anion Recognition

The bridged tri-imidazoliums 3.3X^--5.3X^-(X^-=PF6^-,Br^-,I^-)and bis-imidazoliums 6.2PF6^- were synthesized by N-quaternization of imidazole derivative 1 in acetonitrile under reflux.UV spectroscopic titration experiments showed that the halide salts and hexafluorophosphate salts of these imidazoliums exhibited good recognition toward anions in water and in acetonitrile,respectively.     

Interaction between a Decahydro-closo-Decaborate(2–) Anion and Aliphatic Carboxylic Acids

Interaction between a closo-decaborate anion B₁₀H^2– ₁₀and carboxylic acids RCOOH (R = H, CH₃, C₂H₅, iso-C₃H₇, C₄H₉) is studied. The mono-, di- tri- and tetrasubstituted products B₁₀H_{10 – n} (OCOR)^2– _n are formed in sequence with the temperature growth. The reaction follows an essentially regioselective mechanism: only one of all possible isomers forms at every stage of the process. The respective hydroxy-closo-decaborates B₁₀H_{10 – n} (OH)^2– _n were prepared by alkaline hydrolysis in aqueous and nonaqueous solutions. All the compounds were identified by chemical analysis and ¹¹B NMR and IR spectroscopy. The crystal structure of [Pb(Bipy)(DMF)(B₁₀H₉OH)] · DMF was determined by X-ray diffraction.     

Efficient Amide Based Halogenide Anion Receptors

In this paper, we present the synthesis and anion recognition properties of the amide based phenanthroline derivatives 1, 2 and 3. In all cases 1:1 receptor : anion complexes were observed. The receptors were found to be selective for fluoride and chloride respectively over other putative anionic guest species.     

Time-resolved Luminescence-based Chemosensor for Fluoride Anion

Design and synthesis of new chemosensors for fluoride anion (F-)1-6 have been of interest to chemists for many years, because F- plays a crucial role in the dental care5 and the treatment of osteoporosis7. Recently, the fluorescent chemosensors of fluorid…     

Versatile Fluorescent Probes for Imaging the Superoxide Anion in Living Cells and In Vivo

The superoxide anion (O₂^.−) is widely engaged in the regulation of cell functions and is thereby intimately associated with the onset and progression of many diseases. To ascertain the pathological roles of O₂^.− in related diseases, developing effective methods for monitoring O₂^.− in biological systems is essential. Fluorescence imaging is a powerful tool for monitoring bioactive molecules in cells and in vivo owing to its high sensitivity and high temporal-spatial resolution. Therefore, increasing numbers of fluorescent imaging probes have been constructed to monitor O₂^.− inside live cells and small animals. In this minireview, we summarize the methods for design and application of O₂^.−-responsive fluorescent probes. Moreover, we present the challenges for detecting O₂^.− and suggestions for constructing new fluorescent probes that can indicate the production sites and concentration changes in O₂^.− as well as O₂^.−-associated active molecules in living cells and in vivo.     

Synthesis and Molecular Structure of Binuclear Tin（Ⅳ）Complex Bridged by Terephthalate Anion

The title complex [Ph₃Sn(CH₃OH) (terephthalate) (CH₃OH) SnPh₃]·2CH₃OH was synthesized by the reaction of Ph₃SnCl with terephthalate in the molar ratio of 2:1 in methanol solution and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and ¹H NMR spectra, and the crystal structure was determined by X‐ray single crystal diffraction study. The crystal belongs to monoclinic with space group P2₁/n, a = 1.5199(5) nm, b = 0.9000(3) nm, c = 1.8206(6) nm, β= 113.970(5)°, Z = 2, V = 2.2755 (13) nm³, D_c= 1.413 g/cm³, μ = 1.146 mm^?1, F(000) = 980, R =0.0353, wR = 0.0606. In the crystals of complex, the tin atoms rendered five‐coordinate in a distorted trigonal bipyramidal structure.     

Regio- and Z-Selective Alkyne Hydroamination and Hydrophenoxylation using Tetrafluoro-λ6-Sulfanyl Alkynes under Superbasic,Naked Anion Conditions

Alkyne hydroamination is an effective approach for the production of enamines and enamine-containing N-heterocycles. However, stereoselectivity control is a considerable challenge in this reaction because of the electronic repulsion between an incoming nitrogen lone pair and the alkyne π-system. Herein, we propose a methodology involving β-regio- and Z-selective alkyne hydroamination by using tetrafluoro-λ⁶-sulfanyl (SF₄) alkynes under superbasic, naked anion conditions. The reaction is compatible with a wide variety of N-heterocycles, including indoles, carbazoles, pyrazoles, and imidazoles, and selectively furnishes SF₄-linked Z-vinyl enamines with β-regioselectively. Moreover, the method can be extended to the β- and Z-controlled, base-mediated alkyne hydrophenoxylation with phenols to provide SF₄-linked Z-vinyl ethers in high yields. As the SF₄ unit has attracted attention as a bioisostere for alkynes, p-benzenes, bicyclo[1.1.1]pentyl (BCP) groups, and cubanes in medicinal chemistry, this chemistry represents an effective approach to creating novel drug candidates incorporating SF₄-containing molecules.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Two Binuclear Macrocyclic Zinc(Ⅱ) Complexes by Anion Exchange

Two macrocyclic zinc(II) complexes {[ZnL(VO3)2]·0.33H2O}n(1) and [ZnL(H2O)2][Ni(CN)4](2)(L = 5,5,7,12,12,14-hexamethyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane) have been obtained from the reactions of [ZnL](ClO4)2 with NH4VO3 and K2[Ni(CN)4], respectively, and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR, XRPD, TG and X-ray diffraction. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses indicated that the Zn(II) atom lies on an inversion center and is octahedrally coordinated by four nitrogen atoms of the tetradentate macrocyclic ligand in the equatorial plane and two oxygen atoms of [VO4] tetrahedra in the axial positions in 1, and two oxygen atoms of two water molecules in 2. Complex 1 shows a three-dimensional structure, which is constructed by the links of [VO3]nn- chains with [ZnL]2+, forming one-dimensional channels occupied by guest water molecules. The monomers of [ZnL(H2O)2]2+ and [Ni(CN)4]2- are connected through the intermolecular hydrogen bonds to form a two-dimensional sheet in complex 2.     

Synthesis and Molecular Structure of Binuclear Tin(IV) Complex Bridged by Terephthalate Anion

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Study on Synthesis and Binding Ability of a New Anion Receptor Containing NH Binding Sites

A new colorimetric recognition receptor 1 based on the dual capability containing NH binding sites of selectively sensing anionic guest species has been synthesized. Compared with other halide anions, its UV/Vis absorption spectrum in dimethyl sulfoxide showed the response toward the presence of fluoride anion with high selectivity, and also displayed dramatic color changes from colorless to yellow in the presence of TBAF （5 × 10^-5 mol/L）. The similar UV/Vis absorption spectrum change also occurred when 1 was treated with AcO^- while a little change with H2PO^-4 and OH^-. Receptor 1 has almost not affinity abilities to Cl^-, Br^- and I^-. The binding ability of receptor 1 to fluoride with high selectivity over other halides contributes to the anion size and the ability of forming hydrogen bonding. While the different ability of binding with geometrically triangular （AcO^-）, tetrahedral （H2PO^-4 ） and linear （OH^-） anions maybe result from their geometry configuration.     

Anion transport and binding properties of N N′-(phenylmethylene)dibenzamide based receptors

The anion transport and binding properties of a series of bis-amide based compounds have been studied in POPC lipid bilayers. The compounds display evidence of aggregation in solution with single crystal X-ray crystallographic analysis showing hydrogen bonding between the amide substituents of adjacent receptors in the solid state.