Alkaline Earth Cluster Compounds AE[W6I14] and the Solvate [Ca(C2H6SO)6][W6I14]

Alkaline earth tungsten iodide clusters AE[W₆I₁₄] with AE = Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba and the solvated compound [Ca(C₂H₆SO)₆][W₆I₁₄] were prepared and structurally characterized. A new synthesis was employed, starting from W₆I₂₂, which is an exceptional compound among binary tungsten iodides because it is soluble in common polar organic solvents. As evidence for the wide range of the applicability of W₆I₂₂, we report the synthesis of the new AE[W₆I₁₄] compounds in comparison to a solid‐state reaction departing from W₃I₁₂.     

Metallkomplexe von Phenylenbistriazeniden: Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [Cp(CO)2M]2(1,2-PhN3C6H4N3Ph) (M = Mo,W)

Metal Complexes of Phenylenebistriazenides: Synthesis and Crystal Structures of [Cp(CO)₂M]₂(1,2-PhN₃C₆H₄N₃Ph) (M = Mo, W) [Cp(CO)₂M]₂(1,2-PhN₃C₆H₄N₃Ph) [(M = Mo( 1 ), M = W( 2 )] is formed in the reaction of Cp(CO)₃MCl with PhN₃(H)C₆H₄N₃(H)Ph and C₂H₅ONa in a THF/ethanol mixture. 1 crystallizes from toluene as dark red crystals (triclinic, P1 , a = 1 499.3(9) pm, b = 1 734.0(7) pm, c = 1 852.8(8) pm, α = 66.84(3)°, β = 78.25(4)°, γ = 77.19(4)°). The unit cell contains four complexes with two independent complexes in the asymmetric unit, and eight solvent molecules. 2 crystallizes from THF as yellow crystals free from solvent molecules (triclinic, P1 , a = 979.0(5) pm, b = 1 152.8(5) pm, c = 1 475.8(5) pm, α = 98.26(4)°, β = 104.93(4)°, γ = 101.03(4)°, Z = 2). 1 and 2 are discrete molecular complexes with a 1,2-bis(phenyltriazenido)phenylligand, (PhN₃C₆H₄N₃Ph)^2?, chelating the metal atoms of two Cp(CO)₂M units with the N atoms N1 and N3 of both N₃ groups. Due to the sterical pretension of the Cp(CO)₂M units the phenylenebistriazenido ligand deviates strongly from planarity that is found in the metal complexes characterized so far.     

The Remarkably Robust,Photoactive Tungsten Iodide Cluster [W6I12(NCC6H5)2]

The new heteroleptic tungsten iodide cluster compound [W₆I₁₂(NCC₆H₅)₂] is presented. The synthesis is carried-out from Cs₂W₆I₁₄ and ZnI₂ under solvothermal conditions in benzonitrile solution, yielding red cube-shaped crystals. [W₆I₁₂(NCC₆H₅)₂] represents a heteroleptic [W₆I₈]-type cluster bearing four apical iodides and two benzonitrile ligands. Molecular [W₆I₁₂(NCC₆H₅)₂] clusters form a robust hydrogen bridged crystal structure with high thermal stability and high resistibility against hydrolysis. The electronic structure is analyzed by quantum chemical methods of the calculated electron localization function (ELF) and the band structure. Photoluminescence measurements are performed to verify and describe the photophysical properties of [W₆I₁₂(NCC₆H₅)₂]. Finally, the photocatalytic properties of [W₆I₁₂(NCC₆H₅)₂] are evaluated as a proof-of-concept.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Azide K4[Re6Sei8(N3)a6]·4H2O; Luminescence,Redox, and DFT Investigations of the [Re6Sei8(N3)a6]4– Cluster Unit

The reaction of K₄[Re₆Seⁱ₈(OH)^a₆] · 8H₂O with NaN₃ in water results in the formation of [Re₆Seⁱ₈(N₃)^a]^4– units that crystallize with K⁺ and H₂O to form K₄[Re₆Seⁱ₈(N₃)^a₆] · 4H₂O [P2₁/c (N°14), a = 9.0595(3) Å, b = 13.2457(4) Å, c = 13.2040(5) Å, β = 94.472(1)°]. In the solid state, the unit is characterized by N₃ linear groups forming bond angles of roughly 120° with the Re₆ cluster. The positions of the ν_as and ν_sy bands as well as N–N–N deformation modes of the N₃ groups are discussed. Luminescence properties of the [Re₆Seⁱ₈(N₃)^a]^4– unit were measured in the solid state and in an acetonitrile solution. The redox potential of the [Re₆Seⁱ₈(N₃)^a]^4–/[Re₆Seⁱ₈(N₃)^a]^3– system was measured in acetonitrile. Experimental results were analyzed in the light of density functional theory calculations.     

Synthesis,Structure, and Luminescence Properties of a {Mo6I8} Complex with (C6F5)2PO2 Ligands

Reaction of [Mo₆I₈(CH₃COO)₆]^2– with bis(pentafluorophenyl)phosphinic acid HO(O)P(C₆F₅)₂ yielded a new bright‐red luminescent complex [{Mo₆I₈}(O₂P(C₆F₅)₂)₆]^2–, isolated as (Bu₄N)(H₅O₂)[{Mo₆I₈}(O₂P(C₆F₅)₂)₆] · 3(Et₂O) · 1.5(acetone). It was characterized by X‐ray analysis, CV, ESI‐mass spectrometry, and NMR spectroscopy.     

Oxo-Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Molybdän und Wolfram. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Mo(O)2(NPPh3)2] und [WO(NPPh3)3]2[W6O19]

Oxo-phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Molybdenum and Tungsten. Crystal Structures of [Mo(O)₂(NPPh₃)₂] and [WO(NPPh₃)₃]₂[W₆O₁₉] The dioxo-phosphoraneiminato complexes [Mo(O)₂(NPPh₃)₂] ( 1 ) and [W(O)₂(NPPh₃)₂] ( 2 ) originate from hydrolysis of the nitrido complexes [MN(NPPh₃)₃] (M = Mo, W). They form colourless crystals, which are characterized by IR and NMR spectroscopy as well as by mass spectrometry. According to the crystal structure analysis of 1 (space group Fdd2, Z = 8; lattice dimensions at –83 °C: a = 1953.3(1), b = 3275.8(3), c = 953.4(1) pm) there are monomeric molecules with tetrahedrally coordinated molybdenum atoms. The distances MoO of 171.2 pm and MoN of 185.9 pm correspond to double bonds. In dichloromethane solution 2 undergoes further hydrolysis with colourless crystals of [WO(NPPh₃)₃]₂[W₆O₁₉] ( 3 ) originating, which are characterized crystallographically (space group Pbcn, Z = 4; lattice dimensions at –50 °C: a = 3225.1(6), b = 1803.6(3), c = 1811.9(3) pm). 3 consists of cations [WO(NPPh₃)₃]⁺ with tetrahedrally coordinated tungsten atoms and of the known [W₆O₁₉]^2– anions. The tungsten atoms of the cations show distances WO of 171.8 pm and WN of 182 pm which correspond to double bonds as in 1 .     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [C10N2H10]2[P2Mo5O21(OH)2]·2H2O

The crystal structure of [C₁₀N₂H₁₀]₂[P₂Mo₅O₂₁(OH)₂] · 2H₂O, contains the heteropolyanion, [P₂Mo₅O₂₁(OH)₂]^4—, together with diprotonated 4, 4′‐bipyridine. The heteropolyanion is built up from five MoO₆ octahedra sharing four common edges and one common corner, capped by two PO₃(OH) tetrahedra. The structure is stabilized by hydrogen bonds involving the hydrogen atoms of the 4, 4′‐bipyridine, water molecules and the oxygen atoms of the pentamolybdatobisphosphate. This is the first example that this kind of cluster could be isolated in the presence of a poly‐functional aromatic molecule ion. Crystal data: triclinic, P1¯ (No. 2), a = 9.983(2)Å, b = 11.269(2)Å, c = 17.604(4)Å, α = 73.50(3)°, β = 84.07(3)°, γ = 67.96(3)°; V = 1760.0(6)ų; Z = 2; R₁ = 0.037 and wR₂ = 0.081, for 9138 reflections [I > 2σ(I)].     

Synthesis,Structure, and Decomposition of (NH4)2[Mo6Cl14] · H2O

(NH₄)₂[Mo₆Cl₁₄] · H₂O ( 1 ) was prepared from reactions of MoCl₂ in ethanol with aqueous NH₄Cl solution. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group I2/a (no. 15), Z = 4 with a = 912.3(1), b = 1491.2(2), c = 1724.8(2) pm, β = 92.25(1)°; R1 = 0.023 (based on F values) and wR2 = 0.059 (based on F² values), for all measured X‐ray reflections. The structure of the cluster anion can be given as [(Mo₆Cl)Cl]^2– (i = inner, a = outer ligands). Thermal stability studies show that 1 loses crystal water followed by the loss of NH₄Cl above 350 °C to yield MoCl₂. The water‐free compound (NH₄)₂[Mo₆Cl₁₄] ( 2 ) was synthesized by solid state reaction of MoCl₂ and NH₄Cl in a sealed quartz ampoule at 270 °C. No single‐crystals could be obtained. Decompositions of 1 and 2 under nitrogen and argon exhibited the loss of NH₄Cl at about 350 °C. Decomposition under NH₃ resulted in the formation of MoN and Mo₂N at 540 °C and 720 °C, respectively.     

Überschreitungen der konventionellen Zahl von Clusterelektronen in Metallhalogeniden des M6X12‐Typs: W6Cl18, (Me4N)2[W6Cl18] und Cs2[W6Cl18]

Beyond the Conventional Number of Electrons in M₆X₁₂ Type Metal Halide Clusters: W₆Cl₁₈, (Me₄N)₂[W₆Cl₁₈], and Cs₂[W₆Cl₁₈] Black octahedral single crystals of W₆Cl₁₈ were obtained by reducing WCl₄ with graphite in a silica tube at 600 °C. The single crystal structure refinement (space group R 3¯, Z = 3, a = b = 1498.9(1) pm, c = 845.47(5) pm) yielded the W₆Cl₁₈ structure, already reported on the basis of X‐ray powder data. (Me₄N)₂[W₆Cl₁₈] and Cs₂[W₆Cl₁₈] were obtained from methanolic solutions of W₆Cl₁₈ with Me₄NCl and CsCl, respectively. The structure of (Me₄N)₂[W₆Cl₁₈] was refined from X‐ray single crystal data (space group P 3¯m1, Z = 1, a = b = 1079.3(1) pm, c = 857.81(7) pm), and the structure of Cs₂[W₆Cl₁₈] was refined from X‐ray powder data (space group P 3¯, Z = 1, a = b = 932.10(7) pm, c = 853.02(6) pm). The crystal structure of W₆Cl₁₈ contains molecular W₆Cl₁₈ units arranged as in a cubic closest packing. The structures of (Me₄N)₂[W₆Cl₁₈] and Cs₂[W₆Cl₁₈] can be considered as derivatives of the W₆Cl₁₈ structure in which 2/3 of the W₆Cl₁₈ molecules are substituted by Me₄N⁺ ions and Cs⁺ ions, respectively. The conventional number of 16 electrons/cluster is exceeded in these compounds, with 18 electrons for W₆Cl₁₈ and 20 electrons for (Me₄N)₂[W₆Cl₁₈] and Cs₂[W₆Cl₁₈]. Cs₂[W₆Cl₁₈] exhibits temperature independent paramagnetic behaviour.     

Selenium-capped trimolybdenum and tritungsten carbonyl clusters [Se2M3(CO)10] (M = Mo, W)

A facile synthesis of the novel selenium-capped trimolybdenum and tritungsten ring carbonyl clusters [Se₂M₃(CO)₁₀]²⁻ (M = Mo, 1; W, 4) have been achieved. The selenium-capped trimolybdenum cluster compound [Et₄N]₂[Se₂Mo₃(CO)₁₀] ([Et₄N]₂[1]) can be obtained from the reaction of the trichromium cluster compound [Et₄N]₂[Se₂Cr₃(CO)₁₀] with 4 equiv. of Mo(CO)₆ in refluxing acetone. On the other hand, when [Et₄N]₂[Se₂Cr₃(CO)₁₀] reacted with 4 equiv. of W(CO)₆ in refluxing acetone, the planar cluster compound [Et₄N]₂[Se₂W₄(CO)₁₈] ([Et₄N]₂[3]) was isolated, which could further transform to the tritungsten cluster compound [Et₄N]₂[Se₂W₃(CO)₁₀] ([Et₄N]₂[4]) in good yield. Alternatively, clusters 1 and 4 could be formed from the reactions of the monosubstituted products [Et₄N]₂[Se₂Cr₂M(CO)₁₀] (M = Mo; W, [Et₄N]₂[2]) with 3 equiv. of M(CO)₆ in acetone, respectively. Complexes 1-4 are fully characterized by IR, ⁷⁷Se NMR spectroscopy, and single-crystal X-ray analysis. Clusters 1, 2, and 4 are isostructural and each display a trigonal bipyramidal structure with a homometallic M₃ ring (M = Mo, 1; W, 4) or a heterometallic Cr₂W ring that is further capped above and below by μ₃-Se atoms. Further, the intermediate planar complex 3 exhibits a Se₂W₂ square with each Se atom externally coordinated to one W(CO)₅ group. This paper describes a systematic route to a series of selenium-capped trimetallic carbonyl clusters and the formation and the structural features of the resultant clusters are discussed.     

簇合物[Et4N]2[Mo2S4(SCH2CH2S)2]的合成及晶体结构

以(NH4)2MoS4,Et4NBr,HSCH2CH2SH为原料合成了新的簇合物——[Et4N]2[Mo2S4(SCH2CH2S)2],其结构经X射线四圆衍射仪,IR。UV及元素分析确证。其晶体属单斜晶系。晶胞参数为：a=1．0304(8)nm,b=1．4158(8)sin。c=1．1417(1)nm,V=1．63801nm^3,z=4。晶体结构经块状矩阵最小二乘法修正后,最终偏离因子R=0．084。     

Synthesis and Structure of ［Et＿4N］＿2［Mo＿6O＿（19）H＿4］and Valence Determination of Molybdenum

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Crystal structure of trans-pyH[MoBr4py2] and reactivity of Trans-pyH[MBr4py2] (M = Mo,W; py = pyridine) towards nitrogen ligands and bromine Oxidation

The crystal structure of trans-pyH[MoBr₄py₂] has been determined: orthorhombic, Pnma (No. 62), a = 16.197(3), b = 13.995(3), c = 8.615(1) Å, Z = 4, D_c = 2.23, D_o = 2.20(3) g/cm³, V = 1 953(1) ų. R₁, R_w = 0.057 and 0.053. Trans-[MoBr₄py₂]^? anions with staggered conformation of pyridine rings are located on the mirror planes. Mo? Br, Mo? N(pyridine) distances are 2.593(1), 2.573(1), 2.227(8) and 2.213(7) Å. Cations are located on the symmetry centers. The cation in trans-pyH[MBr₄py₂] can be replaced. Trans-NH₄[MBr₄py₂] · H₂O, Cs[MBr₄py₂], LH[MBr₄py₂] (M = Mo, W; L = 4-methylpyridine, 4-pic; 2,2′-bipyridyl, bipy) were prepared. The compounds of molybdenum and tungsten with the same chemical composition are isostructural. All compounds react with pyridine and 4-methylpyridine. The products are trans-MBr₃L₃, and in the case of molybdenum, also trans-MoBr₃py₂(4-pic). Bromine oxidizes trans-M^I[MBr₄py₂] to trans-MBr₄py₂.     

Neue Koordinations-Motive bei Cyclothiazeno-Komplexen von Molybdän und Wolfram. Die Kristallstrukturen von [{Mo(N3S2)(Cl)(OtBu)2}{Mo(O)(N3S2)(OtBu)}]2 und [W(N3S2)2(LiCl){N≡W(NPPh3)3}2]

New Coordination Motives at Cyclothiazeno Complexes of Molybdenum and Tungsten. Crystal Structures of [{Mo(N₃S₂)(Cl)(O^tBu)₂}{Mo(O)(N₃S₂)(O^tBu)}]₂ and [W(N₃S₂)₂(LiCl){N≡W(NPPh₃)₃}₂] The metalla cyclothiazeno complexes (Cyclo-1λ⁶-metalla-3,5-dithia-2,4,6-triazino complexes) [{Mo(N₃S₂)(Cl) · (O^tBu)₂}{Mo(O)(N₃S₂)(O^tBu)}]₂ ( 1 ) and [W(N₃S₂)₂(LiCl) · {N≡W(NPPh₃)₃}₂] ( 2 ) are formed from [MoCl₃(N₃S₂)]₂ and LiO^tBu in toluene, and from [WCl₃(N₃S₂)]₂ and LiNPPh₃ in THF, respectively. The complexes form moisture sensitive, black ( 1 ) or brown ( 2 ) crystals, which we characterized by crystal structure analyses. 1 · Toluene: Space group P 1, Z = 1, lattice dimensions at –83 °C: a = 934.2(1), b = 964.4(1), c = 1700.3(1) pm; α = 83.54(1)°, β = 78.35(1)°, γ = 71.56(1)°, R₁ = 0.0339. 2 · 1.625 Toluene · 0.75 THF: Space group P 1, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1313.8(1), b = 2896.8(2), c = 3384.9(3) pm; α = 82.42(1)°, β = 88.71(1)°, γ = 77.28(1)°, R₁ = 0.0603.     

Neue Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe von Molybdän und Wolfram. Die Kristallstrukturen von [(μ‐S2N2){MoCl4(NPPh3)}2], [Mo(NPPh3)4][BF4]2, [W(S)2(NPPh3)2] und [Ph3PNH2]+[SCN]–

New Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Molybdenum and Tungsten. Crystal Structures of [(μ‐S₂N₂){MoCl₄(NPPh₃)}₂], [Mo(NPPh₃)₄][BF₄]₂, [W(S)₂(NPPh₃)₂], and [Ph₃PNH₂]⁺[SCN]^– The binuclear molybdenum(V)phosphoraneiminato complex [(μ‐S₂N₂){Mo^VCl₄(NPPh₃)}₂] ( 1 ) has been prepared by the reaction of the chlorothionitreno complex [Mo^VICl₄(NSCl)]₂ with Me₃SiNPPh₃ in dichloromethane forming green crystals. The temperature dependent magnetic susceptibility in the range of 2–30 K shows ideal behaviour according to the Curie law with a magnetic moment of 1.60 B.M. According to the crystal structure determination 1 forms centrosymmetric molecules in which the molybdenum atoms are connected by the nitrogen atoms of the S₂N₂ molecule. In trans‐position to it the nitrogen atoms of the phosphoraneiminato groups (NPPh₃^–) are coordinated with Mo–N bond lengths of 171(1) pm. The tetrakis(phosphoraneiminato) complex [Mo(NPPh₃)₄]‐ [BF₄]₂ ( 2 ) has been obtained as colourless crystal needles by the reaction of MoN(NPPh₃)₃ with boron trifluoride etherate in toluene solution. In the dication the molybdenum atom is tetrahedrally coordinated by the nitrogen atoms of the (NPPh₃^–) groups with Mo–N bond lengths of 179,8–181,0(3) pm. The dithio‐bis(phosphoraneiminato) tungsten complex [W(S)₂(NPPh₃)₂] ( 3 ) is formed as yellow crystals as well as [Ph₃PNH₂]⁺[SCN]^– ( 4 ) from the reaction of WN(NPPh₃)₃ with carbon disulfide in tetrahydrofurane in the presence of traces of water. 3 has a monomeric molecular structure with tetrahedrally coordinated tungsten atom with bond lengths W–S of 214.5(5) pm and W–N of 179(1) pm. In the structure of 4 the thiocyanate ions are associated by hydrogen bonds of the NH₂ group of the [Ph₃PNH₂]⁺ ion to give a zigzag chain. 1 : Space group Pbca, Z = 4, lattice constants at –80 °C: a = 1647.9(3), b = 1460.8(2), c = 1810.4(4) pm; R₁ = 0.0981. 2 : Space group P1, Z = 2, lattice constants at –80 °C: a = 1162.5(1), b = 1238.0(1), c = 2346.2(2) pm; α = 103.14(1)°, β = 90.13(1)°, γ = 97.66(1)°; R₁ = 0.0423. 3 : Space group Fdd2, Z = 8, lattice constants at –80 °C: a = 3310.1(4), b = 2059.7(2), c = 966,7(1) pm; R₁ = 0.0696. 4 : Space group P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4, lattice constants at –80 °C: a = 1118.4(1), b = 1206.7(1), c = 1279.9(1) pm; R₁ = 0.0311.     

[WS4Cu2（Py）4]的合成及晶体结构

(NH_4)_2WS_4、CuCl和(n-Bu)_4NBr在Ar气氛中,90℃下反应10 h,所得产物先后经CH_2Cl_2与CH_3OH处理,得一桔红色晶体。该晶体与吡啶反应,即得到桔红色针状晶体[WS_4Cu_2(Py)_4],属单斜晶系,空间群C2/c,晶胞参数:a=14.109(1),b=12.704(1),c=14.071(1);β=96.97(1)°;Z=4。结构用重原子法解出,经最小二乘法修正,偏离因子R=0.027。     

Synthesis of Nitrido(phthalocyaninato)metal(V) Complexes RnPcMN (M = Re,Mo, W) and New Compounds with Nitrido‐Bridges between Rhenium and Elements of the Third Main Group

New tetra‐ and octasubstituted nitrido(phthalocyaninato)metal(V) complexes R_nPcMN (M = Re, Mo, W) were synthesized to obtain soluble nitrido‐bridged phthalocyanines. Phthalocyanines with nitrido bridges between rhenium and boron, aluminium, gallium and indium, respectively, were synthesized from nitrido(tetra‐tert.‐butylphthalocyaninato)rhenium(V) complex, tBu₄PcReN and suitable electrophilic reagents like BCl₃, B(C₆F₅)₃, BPh₃, BEt₃, AlCl₃, GaCl₃, GaBr₃, InCl₃, etc. The nitrido‐bridged compounds prepared show different stabilities depending on the substituents at the boron atom. Additionally, the possibility to increase the nucleophilicity of (C₅H₁₁)₈PcWN by reducing this complex with C₈K was studied. The reaction of the reduced complex with electrophiles, e.g. with tBuMeSiCl, Ph₃SiCl and Me₃GeCl indicates the formation of nitrogen‐bridged complexes.     

Thiacalix[4]arene‐Supported Tetranuclear TbIII and EuIII Compounds: Synthesis,Structure, Luminescence,and Magnetism

Two tetranuclear compounds [Ln₄Na(μ₄‐OH)(TC4A)₂(acac)₄] [Ln = Tb ( 1 ), Eu ( 2 )] (acac = acetylacetonate) were synthesized and characterized based on p‐tert‐butylthiacalix[4]arene (H₄TC4A). Compounds 1 and 2 are isostructural and crystallize in the monoclinic C2/c space group. There are two crystallographically independent metal atoms in one asymmetric unit. Ln1, Ln2, and two metal atoms generated by the symmetry operation are bridged by one μ₄‐OH group to form a planar tetragonal Ln₄(μ₄‐OH) unit. Each Ln₄(μ₄‐OH) unit is surrounded by four acac anions and two disordered sodium ions in the planar direction. The upper and lower positions of the Ln₄(μ₄‐OH) unit are further coordinated by two cone‐shaped TC4A ligands to form a sandwich‐type molecular structure. Luminescent measurements reveal that both compounds 1 and 2 exhibit good photoluminescent properties. Moreover, the static and dynamic magnetic properties of compound 1 were also investigated, which demonstrates that 1 is one functional material candidate combining luminescent and antiferromagnetic properties in one molecule.