Rearrangement of the tris(2-pyridylthio)methanido ligand in an iron(II) complex containing an Fe-C bond

Iron(II) tris(2-pyridylthio)methanido (1) containing an Fe-C bond, obtained from the reaction of tris(2-pyridylthio)methane (HL(1)) and iron(II) triflate, reacts with protic acid to generate iron(II) bis(2-pyridylthio)carbene (1a). The carbene complex is converted to an iron(II) complex (2) of the 1-[bis(2-pyridylthio)methyl]pyridine-2-thione ligand (L(3)) upon treatment with a base. Complex 2 reversibly transforms to 1a in the presence of an acid. During the transformation of 1 to 2, a novel rearrangement of L(1) to L(3) takes place. The iron(II) complexes are reactive toward dioxygen to form the corresponding iron(III) complexes.     

Two Cadmium（Ⅱ） Coordination Polymers from Flexible Bis（imidazolyl） Ligands

The hydrothermal reaction of 1,4-bis(imidazol-1-yl)butane (bimb) and 1,4-bis(2- methylimidazol-1′-yl)butane (bmib) with CdBr2-4H2O gave rise to two coordination polymers, [Cd(bimb)2Br2]n (1) and [Cd(bmib)Br2]n (2), respectively. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that 1 and 2 crystallize in the monoclinic space group P21/n and the orthorhombic space group Pccn, respectively. In 1, bimb adopts an anti-anti-anti conformation and bridges adjacent Cd(II) to form a two-dimensional (2D) network containing rhombohedral rings. The 2D layers are arranged in an offset ABCABC sequence to fill large void in the rhombohedral rings. In 2, bmib also exhibits an anti-anti-anti conformation, but it links neighboring Cd(II) into a one-dimensional (1D) chain. Br- in 1 and 2 serves as a monodentate ligand to balance charge.     

One-electron reduction of methanesulfonyl chloride. The fate of MeSO2Cl(.)(-) and MeSO2(.) intermediates in oxygenated solutions and their role in the cis-trans isomerization of mono-unsaturated fatty acids

The one-electron reduction of methanesulfonyl chloride (MeSO2Cl) leads, in the first instance, to an electron adduct MeSO2Cl(.)(-) which lives long enough for direct detection and decays into sulfonyl radicals MeSO2(.) and Cl(-), with k = 1.5 x 10(6) s(-1). Both, MeSO2Cl(.)(-) and MeSO2(.) showed a similar absorption in the UV with lambdamax of 320 nm. In the presence of oxygen, MeSO2Cl(.)(-) transfers an electron to O(2) and establishes an equilibrium with superoxide. The rate constant for the forward reaction was measured to 4.1 x 10(9) M(-1) s(-1), while for the back reaction only an interval of 1.7 x 10(5) to 1.7 x 10(6) M(-1) s(-1) could be estimated, with a somewhat higher degree of confidence for the lower value. This corresponds to an equilibrium constant in the range of 2.4 x 10(3) to 2.4 x 10(4). With reference to E degrees (O2/O2(.)(-)) = -155 mV, the redox potential of the sulfonyl chloride couple, E degrees (MeSO2Cl/MeSO2Cl(.)(-)), thus results between being equal to -355 and -414 mV (vs NHE). MeSO2Cl(.)(-) reduces (besides O2) 4-nitroacetophenone. The underlying electron transfer took place with k = 1.5 x 10(9) M(-1) s(-1), corroborating an E degrees for the sulfonyl chloride couple significantly exceeding the above listed lower value. The MeSO2(.) radical added to oxygen with a rate constant of 1.1 x 10(9) M(-1) s(-1). Re-dissociation of O2 from MeSO2OO(.) occurred only very slowly, if at all, that is, with k < 10(5) s(-1). MeSO2(.) radicals can act as the catalyst for the cis-trans isomerization of several Z- and E-mono-unsaturated fatty acid methyl esters in homogeneous solution. The effectiveness of the isomerization processes has been addressed, and in the presence of oxygen the isomerization is completely suppressed.     

Novel supramolecular isomerism in coordination polymer synthesis from unsymmetrical bridging ligands: solvent influence on the ligand placement orientation and final network structure

The assembly of Co(NCS)(2) with 1-methyl-1'-(3-pyridyl)-2-(4-pyridyl)ethene (L(1)) exhibits a novel supramolecular isomerism of [Co(L(1))(2)(NCS)(2)](infinity) caused by different placement orientation of L(1) around metal centers. The reaction in MeOH/H(2)O and EtOH/H(2)O resulted in a double chain structure of 1, and that in EtOH/CH(3)NO(2) led to an open framework structure of 2. The reaction in MeOH/CH(3)NO(2) solvent system concomitantly afforded 1 and 2. The assemblies of 1-(3-pyridyl)-2-(4-pyrimidyl)ethene (L(2)) with Co(NCS)(2) created the water-coordinated complexes of Co(L(2))(2)(H(2)O)(2)(NCS)(2) (3 and 4), an MeOH coordinated complex of Co(L(2))(2)(H(2)O)(2)(NCS)(2) (5), and an open framework coordination polymer of [Co(L(1))(2)(NCS)(2)](infinity) (6) depending on the reaction solvent system. From these observations, it is suggested that in the formation of 1, the solvent-coordinated intermediate species would be generated first and its trans coordination configuration should define the placement orientation of L(1) in the resulting polymer of 1. On the other hand, it is presumed that the solvent-coordinated intermediate would not be produced during the formation of 2 due to the weaker coordination ability of EtOH and CH(3)NO(2) molecules. The open framework coordination polymers of 2 and 6 are converted in the solid state into the isomeric coordination polymer of 1 and hydrogen bonded network structure of 3, respectively.     

Cancerous cell death from sensitizer free photoactivation of singlet oxygen

Singlet oxygen ((1)O(2)) is an electronic state of molecular oxygen which plays a major role in many chemical and biological photo-oxidation processes. It has a high chemical reactivity which is commonly harnessed for therapeutic issues. Indeed, (1)O(2) is believed to be the major cytotoxic agent in photodynamic therapy. In this treatment of cancer, (1)O(2) is created, among other reactive species, by an indirect transfer of energy from light to molecular oxygen via excitation of a photosensitizer (PS). This PS is believed to be necessary to obtain an efficient (1)O(2) production. In this paper, we demonstrate that production of (1)O(2) is achieved in living cells from PS-free 1270 nm laser excitation of molecular oxygen. The quantity of (1)O(2) produced in this way is sufficient to induce an oxidative stress leading to cell death. Other effects such as thermal stress are discriminated and we conclude that cell death is only due to (1)O(2) creation. This new simplified scheme of (1)O(2) activation can be seen as a breakthrough for phototherapies of malignant diseases and/or as a noninvasive possibility to generate reactive oxygen species in a tightly controlled manner.     

Tetra- and dinuclear nickel(II)-vanadium(IV/V) heterometal complexes of a phenol-based N2O2 ligand: synthesis, structures, and magnetic and redox properties

The tetra- and binuclear heterometallic complexes of nickel(II)-vanadium(IV/V) combinations involving a phenol-based primary ligand, viz., N,N'-dimethyl-N,N'-bis(2-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzyl)ethylenediamine (H2L1), are reported in this work. Carboxylates and beta-diketonates have been used as ancillary ligands to obtain the tetranuclear complexes [Ni(II)(2)V(V)(2)(RCOO)(2)(L(1))(2)O(4)] (R = Ph, 1; R = Me(3)C, 2) and the binuclear types [(beta-diket)Ni(II)L(1)V(IV)O(beta-diket)] (3 and 4), respectively. X-ray crystallography shows that the tetranuclear complexes are constructed about an unprecedented heterometallic eight-membered Ni(2)V(2)O(4) core in which the (L(1))(2)- ligands are bound to the Ni center in a N(2)O(2) mode and simultaneously bridge a V atom via the phenoxide O atoms. The cis-N(2)O(4) coordination geometry for Ni is completed by an O atom derived from the bridging carboxylate ligand and an oxo O atom. The latter two atoms, along with a terminal oxide group, complete the O5 square-pyramidal coordination geometry for V. Each of the dinuclear compounds, [(acac)Ni(II)L(1)V(IV)O(acac)] (3) and [(dbm)Ni(II)L(1)V(IV)O(dbm)] (4) [Hdbm = dibenzoylmethane], also features a tetradentate (L(1))(2)- ligand, Ni in an octahedral cis-N(2)O(4) coordination geometry, and V in an O(5) square-pyramidal geometry. In 3 and 4, the bridges between the Ni and V atoms are provided by the (L(1))(2)- ligand. The Ni...V separations in the structures lie in the narrow range of 2.9222(4) A (3) to 2.9637(5) A (4). The paramagnetic Ni centers (S = 1) in 1 and 2 are widely separated (Ni...Ni separations are 5.423 and 5.403 A) by the double V(V)O(4) bridge that leads to weak antiferromagnetic interactions (J = -3.6 and -3.9 cm-1) and thus an ST = 0 ground state for these systems. In 3 and 4, the interactions between paramagnetic centers (Ni(II) and V(IV)) are also antiferromagnetic (J = -8.9 and -10.0 cm-1), leading to an S(T) = 1/2 ground state. Compound 4 undergoes two one-electron redox processes at E(1/2) = +0.66 and -1.34 V vs Ag/AgCl reference due to a V(IV/V) oxidation and a Ni(II)/I reduction, respectively, as indicated by cyclic and differential pulse voltammetry.     

Bimetallic reactivity. One-site addition two-metal oxidation reaction of dioxygen with a bimetallic dicobalt(II) complex bearing five- and six-coordinate sites

The di-Co(2+) complex, [Co(2+)(mu-OH)(oxapyme)Co(2+)(H(2)O)](+), contains an unsymmetrical binucleating ligand (oxapyme) which provides five- and six-coordinate metal sites when a hydroxide bridge is introduced. This complex absorbs 1 equiv of O(2) irreversibly in solution, producing an unstable di-Co(3+) oxygenated product. The oxygenated product has been studied at low temperatures, where its electronic absorption and (1)H NMR spectra were recorded. It is probable that the oxygenation reaction involves a one-site addition two-metal oxidation reaction to produce an end-on-bonded peroxide ligand at the available coordination site, giving the complex [Co(3+)(mu-OH)(oxapyme)Co(3+)(mu(1)-O(2))](+). Addition of 1 equiv of HClO(4) to this oxygenation product gives a stable peroxide complex, [Co(3+)(mu,eta(1):eta(2)-O(2))(oxapyme)Co(3+)](2+), where one of the oxygen atoms bridges the two metals and is sideways bonded to one of the metals. The formation of this stable complex involves expulsion of the OH(-) bridge. Addition of NO(2)(-) to the sideways-bonded peroxide complex leads to the formation of another stable complex, [Co(3+)(mu,eta(1):eta(1)-O(2))(oxapyme)Co(3+)(NO(2))](+), where the peroxide forms a classic di-end-on bridge to the two metals. Both of these complexes have been fully characterized. Addition of acid to this second stable dioxygen complex leads to the release of HNO(2) and the formation of the mu,eta(1):eta(2) sideways-bonded peroxide complex.     

Role of the direct reaction H2S + SO2 in the homogeneous Claus reaction

Quantum chemical methods at the Gaussian-2 and -3 levels of theory have been used to investigate the reactions between H(2)S, SO(2), and S(2)O such as might occur in the front-end furnace of the Claus process. The direct reaction between H(2)S and SO(2) occurs via a 5-centered transition state with an initial barrier of approximately 135 kJ mol(-1) and an overall barrier of approximately 153 kJ mol(-1) to produce S(2)O and H(2)O. We indicate approximate values here because there are a number of isomers in the reaction pathway that have barriers slightly different from those quoted. The presence of a water molecule lowers this by approximately 60 kJ mol(-1), but the van der Waals complex required for catalysis by water is thermodynamically unfavorable under the conditions in the Claus reactor. The direct reaction between H(2)S and S(2)O can occur via two possible pathways; the analogous reaction to H(2)S + SO(2) has an initial barrier of approximately 117 kJ mol(-1) and an overall barrier of approximately 126 kJ mol(-1) producing S(3) and H(2)O, and a pathway with a 6-centred transition state has a barrier of approximately 111 kJ mol(-1), producing HSSSOH. Rate constants, including a QRRK analysis of intermediate stabilization, are reported for the kinetic scheme proposed here.     

[(NHC)CrCl(μ-Cl)(THF)]_2 and(NHC)_2CrCl_2(NHC=1,3-Diisopropyl-4,5-dimethylimidazole-2-ylidene):Syntheses,Structures,and Polymerization Activities

The preparation of divalent chromium N-heterocyclic carbene(NHC,1,3-diisopropyl4,5-dimethylimidazole-2-ylidene) compounds is reported.The reaction of 1:1 molar ratio of NHC with CrCl2 led to an isolation of [(NHC)CrCl(μ-Cl)(THF)]2(1),while that of 2:1 ratio resulted in the formation of(NHC)2CrCl2(2).1 can be considered as an intermediate in the formation of 2 and further converted into 2 by the addition of another equiv.of NHC.The reaction of 2 with CpNa afforded an ion pair compound [(NHC)2CrCp]+[Cp]-(3),indicating a strong coordination ability of NHC supplanting one of the ionic Cr-Cp bonding.In combination of methylalumoxane(MAO) as cocatalyst 1 and 2 both are active for catalyzing ethylene polymerization.     

Biosynthetic study of amphidinolide B

The biosynthetic origins of amphidinoide B (1) were investigated on the basis of 13C-NMR data of 13C-enriched samples obtained by feeding experiments with [1-(13)C], [2-(13)C], and [1,2-(13)C2] sodium acetates in cultures of a dinoflagellate Amphidinium sp. These incorporation patterns suggested that 1 was generated from three successive polyketide chains, an isolated C1 unit from C-2 of acetates, six branched C1 units from C-2 of acetates, and an "m-m" and an "m-m-m" unit derived only from C-2 of acetates. The labeling patterns of amphidinolide B (1) were different from those of amphidinolide H (2), a 26-membered macrolide closely related to 1.     

Carbon dioxide reduction and carbon monoxide activation employing a reactive uranium(III) complex

The highly reactive, six-coordinate tris-aryloxide U(III) species, [((t-BuArO)3tacn)U] (1) reacts with CO2 in a 2e- reduction to produce CO and a dinuclear U(IV/IV) mu-oxygen bridged complex [{((t-BuArO)3tacn)U}2(mu-O)] (2). This reaction proceeds via a dinuclear CO2-bridged intermediate 3. Also, mononuclear 1 was treated with 1 atm of CO to yield dinuclear [{((t-BuArO)3tacn)U}2(mu-CO)] (4) with a CO ligand bridging two uranium ions in an unprecedented mu:eta1,eta1 fashion. The mixed-valent azido-bridged U(III/IV) complex 5 was synthesized from trivalent 1 and tetravalent [((t-BuArO)3tacn)U(N3)] and serves as an isostructural analogue of triatomic-bridged intermediate 3 as well as an electronic model for mixed-valent 4.     

A study of b<Subscript>1</Subscript>+H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O and b<Subscript>1</Subscript>-ions in the product ion spectra of dipeptides containing N-terminal basic amino acid residues

The product ion spectra of approximately 200 dipeptides were acquired under low-energy conditions using a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer. The spectra of dipeptides containing an N-terminal arginine (R), histidine (H), or lysine (K) were observed to yield a b(1) + H(2)O ion corresponding to the protonated basic amino acid. This was equivalent to the y(1)-ion in the corresponding C-terminal isomer. The formation of a b(1) + H(2)O ion was not a significant fragmentation channel in any dipeptides analyzed including those containing a C-terminal basic amino acid unless they also contained an N-terminal basic amino acid. Occurring simultaneously and under equal energy conditions an apparent b(1)-ion was formed, which has its corresponding C-terminal equivalent in the y(1)-H(2)O ion. Energy resolved mass spectrometry (ERMS), deuterium labeling, and accurate mass experiments as well as data reported were used to show the relationships between the b(1)+H(2)O and b(1)-ions in the dipeptides containing an N-terminal basic amino acid and the y(1) and y(1)-H(2)O ions in the corresponding C-terminal isomers.     

A complete active space self-consistent field study of the photochemistry of nitrosamine

Photodissociation mechanisms of nitrosamine (NH2NO) have been studied at the complete active space self-consistent field level of theory in conjunction with atomic-natural-orbital-type basis sets. In addition, the energies of all the critical points and the potential energy curves connecting them have been recomputed with the multiconfigurational second-order perturbation method. Ground state minimum of nitrosamine has a C1 nonplanar structure with the hydrogen atoms of the amino moiety out of the plane defined by the N-N-O bonds. Electronic transitions to the three lowest states are allowed by selection rules: (i) S0-->S3 (7.41 eV) has an oscillator strength of f=0.0006 and it is assigned as an (npO)0-->(piNO*)2 transition, (ii) S0-->S2 (5.86 eV) has an oscillator strength of f=0.14 and it is assigned as an npN-->piNO* transition, and (iii) S0-->S1 (2.98 eV) has an oscillator strength of f=0.002 and it is assigned as an npO-->piNO* transition. It is found that N-N bond cleavage is the most likely process in all the photochemical relevant states, namely, S1 (1 1A"), S2 (2 1A'), and T1 (1 3A"). While S1 and T1 yield exclusively homolytic dissociation: NH2NO-->NH2 (1 2B1)+NO(X 2Pi), on S2 the latter process constitutes the major path, but two additional minor channels are also available: adiabatic homolytic dissociation: NH2NO-->NH2 (1 2A1)+NO(X 2Pi), and adiabatic oxygen extrusion: NH2NO-->NH2N (1 3A1)+O(3P). The excited species NH2 (1 2A1) experiences a subsequent ultrafast decay to the ground state, the final products in all cases the fragments being in their lowest electronic state. We have not found a unimolecular mechanism connecting excited states with the ground state. In addition, homolytic dissociation in the ground state, tautomerizations to NHNOH and NHNHO, and intersystem crossings to T1 are considered. The most favorable process on this state is the isomerization to NHNOH.     

Asymmetric Synthesis. 39.(1) Synthesis of 2-(1-Aminoalkyl)piperidines via 2-Cyano-6-phenyl Oxazolopiperidine

The asymmetric synthesis of a series of 2-(1-aminoalkyl) piperidines using (-)-2-cyano-6-phenyloxazolopiperidine 1 is described. LiAlH(4) reduction of 1 followed by hydrogenolysis led to the diamine 3. The same strategy applied to C-2-methylated compound 7 afforded [(2S)-2-methylpiperidin-2-yl]methanamine (9). Addition of lithium derivatives to the cyano group of 1 resulted in the formation of an intermediate imino bicyclic system (11a-c) which could be diastereoselectively reduced to substituted diamino alcohols 13a-c. The addition of an excess of PhLi to 1 in the presence of LiBr furnished disubstituted amine 19, the precursor of diphenyl[(2S)-piperidin-2-yl]methanamine (22).     

Synthesis and reactivity of a transition metal complex containing exclusively TEMPO ligands: Ni(η2-TEMPO)2

The reaction of Ni(COD)(2) with two equivalents of the TEMPO radical at 68 °C affords the 16 e(-) "bow-tie" complex Ni(η(2)-TEMPO)(2), 1, in 78% yield. Compound 1 reacts with tert-butyl isocyanide and phenylacetylene at room temperature to yield the 16 e(-) distorted square planar nickel complexes Ni(η(2)-TEMPO)(η(1)-TEMPO)(CN(t)Bu), 2, and Ni(η(2)-TEMPO)(η(1)-TEMPOH)(CCPh), 4, respectively. The facile reactivity of 1 is aided by the transition of the TEMPO ligand from an η(2) to η(1) binding mode. Complex 4 is an unusual example of hydrogen atom transfer from phenylacetylene to a coordinated TEMPO ligand.     

Molecularly asymmetric triblock copolymers as a single-molecule route to ordered bidisperse polymer brushes

The conditions signaling the formation of bidisperse brushes in ordered block copolymers are investigated as an A(2) block is progressively grown onto an A(1)B diblock copolymer to form a series of molecularly asymmetric, isomorphic A(1)BA(2) triblock copolymers. Small-angle scattering and self-consistent field theory confirm that the microphase-ordered period decreases when the A(2) block is short relative to the A(1) block, but then increases as A(1)+A(2) bidisperse brushes develop. The mechanical properties systematically follow the spatial distribution of the A(2) block.     

Pressure-induced structural, magnetic, and transport transitions in the two-legged ladder Sr3Fe2O5

The layered compound SrFeO(2) with an FeO(4) square-planar motif exhibits an unprecedented pressure-induced spin state transition (S = 2 to 1), together with an insulator-to-metal (I-M) and an antiferromagnetic-to-ferromagnetic (AFM-FM) transition. In this work, we have studied the pressure effect on the structural, magnetic, and transport properties of the structurally related two-legged spin ladder Sr(3)Fe(2)O(5). When pressure was applied, this material first exhibited a structural transition from Immm to Ammm at P(s) = 30 ± 2 GPa. This transition involves a phase shift of the ladder blocks from (1/2,1/2,1/2) to (0,1/2,1/2), by which a rock-salt type SrO block with a 7-fold coordination around Sr changes into a CsCl-type block with 8-fold coordination, allowing a significant reduction of volume. However, the S = 2 antiferromagnetic state stays the same. Next, a spin state transition from S = 2 to S = 1, along with an AFM-FM transition, was observed at P(c) = 34 ± 2 GPa, similar to that of SrFeO(2). A sign of an I-M transition was also observed at pressure around P(c). These results suggest a generality of the spin state transition in square planar coordinated S = 2 irons of n-legged ladder series Sr(n+1)Fe(n)O(2n+1) (n = 1, 2, 3, ...). It appears that the structural transition independently occurs without respect to other transitions. The necessary conditions for a structural transition of this type and possible candidate materials are discussed.     

Cadmium(II) and mercury(II) complexes of an NO2S2-donor macrocycle and its ditopic xylyl-bridged analogue

The NO2S2-donor macrocycle (L1) was synthesised from the ring closure reaction between Boc-N-protected 2,2'-iminobis(ethanethiol) (3) and 2,2'-(ethylenedioxy)bis(benzyl chloride) (4) followed by deprotection of the Boc-group. alpha,alpha'-Dibromo-p-xylene was employed as a dialkylating agent to bridge two L1 to yield the corresponding N-linked product (L2). The X-ray structure of L2 (as its HBr salt) is described. A range of Cd(II) and Hg(II) complexes of L1 (6-9) and L2 (10-12) were prepared and characterised. Reaction of HgX2 (X = Br or I) with L1 afforded [Hg(L1)Br]2[Hg2Br6].2CH2Cl2 6 and [Hg(L1)I(2)] 7, respectively. For 6, the Hg(II) ion in the complex cation has a distorted tetrahedral coordination environment composed of S2N donor atoms from L1 and a bromo ligand. In 7 the coordination geometry is highly distorted tetrahedral, with the macrocycle coordinating in an exodentate manner via one S and one N atom. The remaining two coordination sites are occupied by iodide ions. [Hg(L1)(ClO4)]ClO4 8 was isolated from the reaction of Hg(ClO4)2 and L1. The X-ray structure reveals that all macrocyclic ring donors bind to the central mercury ion in this case, with the latter exhibiting a highly distorted octahedral coordination geometry. The O2S2-donors from the macrocyclic ring define the equatorial plane while the axial positions are occupied by the ring nitrogen as well as by an oxygen from a monodentate perchlorato ion. Reaction of Cd(NO3)(2).4H2O with L1 afforded [Cd(L1)(NO3)2](.)0.5CH2Cl2 9 in which L1 acts as a tridentate ligand, binding exo-fashion via its S2N donors. The remaining coordination positions are filled by two bidentate nitrate ions such that, overall, the cadmium is seven-coordinate. Reactions of HgX2(X = Br or I) with L2 yielded the isostructural 2 : 1 (metal : ligand) complexes, [Hg2(L2)Br4] 10 and [Hg2(L2)I(4)] 11. Each mercury ion has a distorted tetrahedral environment made up of S and N donors from an exodentate L2 and two coordinated halides. Contrasting with this, the reaction of L2 with Cd(NO3)(2).4H2O yielded a 1-D coordination network, {[Cd2(L2)(NO3)4].2CH2Cl2}n 12 in which each ring of L2 is exo-coordinated via two S atoms and one N atom to a cadmium ion which is also bound to one monodentate and one bidentate nitrate anion. The latter also has one of its oxygen atom attached to a neighboring cadmium via a nitroso (mu2-O) bridge such that the overall coordination geometry about each cadmium is seven-coordinate. The [Cd(L2)0.5(NO3)2] units are linked by an inversion to yield the polymeric arrangement.     

Electronic state of a conducting single molecule magnet based on Mn-salen type and Ni-dithiolene complexes

The electrochemical oxidation of an acetone solution containing [Mn(III) (5-MeOsaltmen)(H(2)O)](2)(PF(6))(2) (5-MeOsaltmen(2-) = N,N'-(1,1,2,2-tetramethylethylene)bis(5-methoxysalicylideneiminate)) and (NBu(4))[Ni(dmit)(2)] (dmit(2-) = 2-thioxo-1,3-dithiole-4,5-dithiolate) afforded a hybrid material, [Mn(5-MeOsaltmen)(acetone)](2)[Ni(dmit)(2)](6) (1), in which [Mn(2)](2+) single-molecule magnets (SMMs) with an S(T) = 4 ground state and [Ni(dmit)(2)](n-) molecules in a charge-ordered state (n = 0 or 1) are assembled in a layer-by-layer structure. Compound 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 with an inversion center at the midpoint of the Mn···Mn dimer. The [Mn(2)](2+) unit has a typical nonplanar Mn(III) dimeric core and is structurally consistent with previously reported [Mn(2)] SMMs. The six [Ni(dmit)(2)](n-) (n = 0 or 1) units have a square-planar coordination geometry, and the charge ordering among them was assigned on the basis of ν(C═C) in IR reflectance spectra (1386, 1356, 1327, and 1296 cm(-1)). The [Mn(2)](2+) SMM and [Ni(dmit)(2)](n-) units aggregate independently to form hybrid frames. Electronic conductivity measurements revealed that 1 behaved as a semiconductor (ρ(rt) = 2.1 × 10(-1) Ω·cm(-1), E(a) = 97 meV) at ambient pressure and as an insulator at 1.7 GPa (ρ(1.7GPa) = 4.5 Ω·cm(-1), E(a) = 76 meV). Magnetic measurements indicated that the [Mn(2)](2+) units in 1 behaved as S(T) = 4 SMMs at low temperatures.     

Reactivity of the indole ring in palladium(II) complexes of 2N1O-donor ligands: cyclopalladation and pi-cation radical formation

The Pd(II) complexes of new 2N1O-donor ligands containing a pendent indole, 3-[N-2-pyridylmethyl-N-2-hydroxy-3,5-di(tert-butyl)benzylamino]ethylindole (Htbu-iepp), 1-methyl-3-[N-2-pyridylmethyl-N-2-hydroxy-3,5-di(tert-butyl)benzylamino]ethylindole (Htbu-miepp), 3-[N-2-pyridylmethyl-N-2-hydroxy-3,5-di(tert-butyl)benzylamino]methylindole (Htbu-impp), and 3-(N-2-pyridylmethyl-N-4-hydroxybenzylamino)ethylindole (Hp-iepp) (H denotes a dissociable proton), were synthesized, and the structures of [Pd(tbu-iepp)Cl] (1a), [Pd(tbu-iepp-c)Cl] (1b), [Pd(tbu-miepp)Cl] (3), and [Pd(p-iepp-c)Cl] (4) (tbu-iepp-c and p-iepp-c denote tbu-iepp and p-iepp bound to Pd(II) through a carbon atom, respectively) were determined by X-ray analysis. Complexes 1a prepared in CH(2)Cl(2)/CH(3)CN and 3 prepared in CH(3)CN have a pyridine nitrogen, an amine nitrogen, a phenolate oxygen, and a chloride ion in the coordination plane. Complex 1b prepared in CH(3)CN has the same composition as 1a and was revealed to have the C2 atom of the indole ring bound to Pd(II) with the Pd(II)-C2 distance of 1.973(2) A. The same Pd(II)-indole C2 bonding was revealed for 4. Interconversion between 1a and 1b was observed for their solutions, the equilibrium being dependent on the solvent used. Reaction of 1b and 4 with 1 equiv of Ce(IV) in DMF gave the corresponding one-electron-oxidized species, which exhibited an ESR signal at g = 2.004 and an absorption peak at approximately 550 nm, indicating the formation of the Pd(II)-indole pi-cation radical species. The half-life, t(1/2), of the indole radical species at room temperature was calculated to be 20 s (k(obs) = 3.5 x 10(-)(2) s(-)(1)) for 1b. The cyclic voltammogram for 1b in DMF gave two irreversible oxidation peaks at E(pa) = 0.68 and 0.80 V (vs Ag/AgCl), which were ascribed to the oxidation processes of the coordinated indole and phenolate moieties, respectively.