Synthesis, characterization, and glutathionylation of cobalamin model complexes [Co(N4PyCO2Me)Cl]Cl2 and [Co(Bn-CDPy3)Cl]Cl2

Synthetic Co(III) complexes containing N5 donor sets undergo glutathionylation to generate biomimetic species of glutathionylcobalamin (GSCbl), an important form of cobalamin (Cbl) found in nature. For this study, a new Co(III) complex was synthesized derived from the polypyridyl pentadentate N5 ligand N4PyCO(2)Me (1). The compound [Co(N4PyCO(2)Me)Cl]Cl(2) (3) was characterized by X-ray crystallography, UV-vis, IR, (1)H NMR, and (13)C NMR spectroscopies and mass spectrometry (HRMS). Reaction of 3 with glutathione (GSH) in H(2)O generates the biomimetic species [Co(N4PyCO(2)Me)(SG)](2+) (5), which was generated in situ and characterized by UV-vis and (1)H NMR spectroscopies and HRMS. (1)H NMR and UV-vis spectroscopic data are consistent with ligation of the cysteine thiolate of GSH to the Co(III) center of 5, as occurs in GSCbl. Kinetic analysis indicated that the substitution of chloride by GS(-) occurs by a second-order process [k(1) = (10.1 ± 0.7) × 10(-2) M(-1) s(-1)]. The observed equilibrium constant for formation of 5 (K(obs) = 870 ± 50 M(-1)) is about 3 orders of magnitude smaller than for GSCbl. Reaction of the Co(III) complex [Co(Bn-CDPy3)Cl]Cl(2) (4) with GSH generates glutathionylated species [Co(Bn-CDPy3)(GS)](2+) (6), analogous to 5. Glutathionylation of 4 occurs at a similar rate [k(2) = (8.4 ± 0.5) × 10(-2) M(-1) s(-1)], and the observed equilibrium constant (K(obs) = 740 ± 47 M(-1)) is slightly smaller than for 5. Glutathionylation showed a significant pH dependence, where rates increased with pH. Taken together, these results suggest that glutathionylation is a general reaction for Co(III) complexes related to Cbl.     

Neutral tellurium rings in the coordination polymers [Ru(Te9)](InCl4)2, [Ru(Te8)]Cl2, and [Rh(Te6)]Cl3

Shiny black, air‐insensitive crystals of tellurium‐rich one‐dimensional coordination polymers were synthesized by melting a mixture of the elements with TeCl₄. The compounds [Ru(Te₉)](InCl₄)₂ and [Ru(Te₈)]Cl₂ crystallize in the monoclinic space group type C2/c, whereas [Rh(Te₆)]Cl₃ adopts the trigonal space group type R$\bar 3Shiny black, air-insensitive crystals of tellurium-rich one-dimensional coordination polymers were synthesized by melting a mixture of the elements with TeCl(4). The compounds [Ru(Te(9))](InCl(4))(2) and [Ru(Te(8))]Cl(2) crystallize in the monoclinic space group type C2/c, whereas [Rh(Te(6))]Cl(3) adopts the trigonal space group type R ?3c. In the crystal structures, linear, positively charged [M(m+) (Te(n)(±0))] (M=Ru, m=2; Rh, m=3) chains run parallel to the c axes. Each of the uncharged Te(n) molecules (n=6, 8, 9) coordinates two transition-metal atoms as a bridging bis-tridentate ligand. Because the coordinating tellurium atoms act as electron-pair donors, the 18-electron rule is fulfilled for the octahedrally coordinated transition-metal cations. Based on DFT calculations, the quantum theory of atoms in molecules (QTAIM) and the electron localizability indicator (ELI) provide insight into the principles of the polar donor bonding in these complexes. Comparison with optimized ring geometries reveals substantial tension in the coordinating tellurium molecules.     

Phosphanimin- und Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Bor. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [BF3(Me3SiNPEt3)], [BCl2(NPPh3)]2, [BCl2(NPEt3)]2, [B2Cl3(NPEt3)2]+BCl4− und [B2Cl2(NPiPr3)3]+BCl4−

Phosphaneimine and Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Boron. Synthesis and Crystal Structures of [BF₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)], [BCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂, [BCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂, [B₂Cl₃(NPEt₃)₂]⁺BCl₄^?, and [B₂Cl₂(NPⁱPr₃)₃]⁺BCl₄^? The title compounds have been prepared from the corresponding silylated phosphaneimines and boron trifluoride etherate and boron trichloride, respectively. The compounds form white moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by ¹¹B-nmr-spectroscopy, IR-spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [BF₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)] : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, R = 0.032 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1361.0, b = 819.56, c = 1422.5 pm, β = 109.86°. The donor acceptor complex forms monomeric molecules with a B? N bond length of 157.8 pm. [BCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ · 2 CH₂Cl₂ : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, R = 0.049 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1184.6, b = 2086.4, c = 843.0 pm, β = 96.86°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules in which the boron atoms are linked to B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 152.7 pm via μ₂-N bridges of the NPPh₃ groups. [BCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂ : Space group Pbca, Z = 4, R = 0.029 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?90°C: a = 1269.5, b = 1138.7, c = 1470.3 pm. The compound has a molecular structure corresponding to the phenyl compound with B? N ring distances of 151.0 pm. [B₂Cl₃(NPEt₃)₂]⁺BCl₄^? : Space group Pbca, Z = 8, R = 0.034 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1309.3, b = 1619.8, c = 2410.7 pm. Within the cations the boron atoms are linked to planar, asymmetrical B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 155.1 and 143.1 pm via the μ₂-N atoms of the NPEt₃ groups. [B₂Cl₂(NPⁱPr₃)₃]⁺BCl₄^? · CH₂Cl₂: Space group Pna2, Z = 4, R = 0.033 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1976.5, b = 860.2, c = 2612.7 pm. Within the cations the boron atoms are linked to planar, asymmetrical B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 153.7 and 150.5 pm via the μ₂-N atoms of two of the NPⁱPr₃ groups. The third NPⁱPr₃ group is terminally connected to the sp²-hybridized boron atom with a B? N distance of 133.5 pm and with a B? N? P bond angle of 165.3°.     

Reaction of trans-[RuNO(NH3)4(OH)]Cl2 with nitric acid and synthesis of ammine(nitrato)nitrosoruthenium complexes

The reaction of trans-[RuNO(NH₃)₄(OH)]Cl₂ with nitric acid has been studied. Reaction products have been identified by IR spectroscopy, NMR, mass spectrometry, powder and single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and chemical analysis. Synthesis methods have been developed for amminenitrosoruthenium complexes containing outer-sphere and coordinated nitrate ions: trans-[RuNO(NH₃)₄(H₂O)](NO₃)₃ (I), trans-[RuNO(NH₃)₄(NO₃)](NO₃)₂ (II), and fac-[RuNO(NH₃)₂(NO₃)₃] (III). Complex II has two polymorphs: monoclinic and tetragonal. The latter has been studied by X-ray crystallography.     

Metallampullen als Mini‐Autoklaven: Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Ammoniakate [Al(NH3)4Cl2][Al(NH3)2Cl4] und (NH4)2[Al(NH3)4Cl2][Al(NH3)2Cl4]Cl2

Metal Ampoules as Mini‐Autoclaves: Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [Al(NH₃)₄Cl₂][Al(NH₃)₂Cl₄] and (NH₄)₂[Al(NH₃)₄Cl₂][Al(NH₃)₂Cl₄]Cl₂ The salts [Al(NH₃)₄Cl₂]⁺[Al(NH₃)₂Cl₄]^–≡AlCl₃ · 3 NH₃ ( 1 ) and (NH₄⁺)²[Al(NH₃)₄Cl₂]⁺[Al(NH₃)₂Cl₄]^–(Cl^–)₂≡ AlCl₃ · 3 NH₃ · (NH₄)Cl ( 2 ) have been obtained as single crystals during the reactions of aluminum and aluminum trichloride, respectively, with ammonium chloride in sealed Monel metal containers. The crystal structure of 1 was determined again [triclinic, P‐1; a = 574.16(10); b = 655.67(12); c = 954.80(16) pm; α = 86.41(2); β = 87.16(2); γ = 84.89(2)°], that of 2 for the first time [monoclinic, I2/m; a = 657.74(12); b = 1103.01(14); c = 1358.1(3) pm; β = 103.24(2)°].     

Darstellung,Strukturen und EPR-Spektren der Rhenium(II)-Nitrosylkomplexe [Re(NO)Cl2(PPh3)(OPPh3)(OReO3)], [Re(NO)Cl2(OPPh3)2(OReO3)] und [Re(NO)Cl2(OPPh3)3](ReO4)

Synthesis, Structures, and EPR-Spectra of the Rhenium(II) Nitrosyl Complexes [Re(NO)Cl₂(PPh₃)(OPPh₃)(OReO₃)], [Re(NO)Cl₂(OPPh₃)₂(OReO₃)], and [Re(NO)Cl₂(OPPh₃)₃](ReO₄) The paramagnetic rhenium(II) nitrosyl complexes [Re(NO)Cl₂(PPh₃)(OPPh₃)(OReO₃)], [Re(NO)Cl₂(OPPh₃)₂ · (OReO₃)], and [Re(NO)Cl₂(OPPh₃)₃](ReO₄) are formed during the reaction of [ReOCl₃(PPh₃)₂] with NO gas in CH₂Cl₂/EtOH. These and two other Re^II complexes with 5 d⁵ ”︁low-spin”︁”︁-configuration can be observed during the reaction EPR spectroscopically. Crystal structure analysis shows linear coordinated NO ligands (Re–N–O-angles between 171.9 and 177.3°). Three OPPh₃ ligands are meridionally coordinated in the final product of the reaction, [Re(NO)Cl₂(OPPh₃)₃][ReO₄] (monoclinic, P2₁/c, a = 13.47(1), b = 17.56(1), c = 24.69(2) Å, β = 95.12(4)°, Z = 4). [Re(NO)Cl₂(PPh₃)(OPPh₃)(OReO₃)] (triclinic P 1, a = 10.561(6), b = 11.770(4), c = 18.483(8) Å, α = 77.29(3), β = 73.53(3), γ = 64.70(4)°, Z = 2) and [Re(NO)Cl₂ (OPPh₃)₂(OReO₃)] (monoclinic P2₁/c, a = 10.652(1), b = 31.638(4), c = 11.886(1) Å, β = 115.59(1)°), Z = 4) can be isolated at shorter reaction times besides the complexes [Re(NO)Cl₃(Ph₃P)₂], [Re(NO)Cl₃(Ph₃P) · (Ph₃PO)], and [ReCl₄(Ph₃P)₂].     

Studies on the alcohol exchange reactions of methoxide ditungsten [W(IV)] compound W2Cl4(OCH3)4 (CH3OH)2, prepared from (n-Bu4N)3W2Cl9

(n-Bu₄N)₃W₂Cl₉, prepared from K₃W₂Cl₉, can be readily converted to a series of [W(IV)] cluster compounds, W₂Cl₄ (μ-OR)₂ (OR')₂ (R'OH)₂, including seven known compounds and two new compounds with R=Me, R'=i-Pr and sec-Bu. The crystallographic data of 7 and 8 are hereby presented.     

New Photosensitizers Based on Heteroleptic CuI Complexes and CO2 Photocatalytic Reduction with [NiII(cyclam)]Cl2

Earth-abundant metal complexes have been attracting increasing attention in the field of photo(redox)catalysis. In this work, the synthesis and full characterisation of four new heteroleptic Cu^I complexes are reported, which can work as photosensitizers. The complexes bear a bulky diphosphine (DPEPhos=bis[(2-diphenylphosphino)phenyl] ether) and a diimine chelating ligand based on 1-benzyl-4-(quinol-2′yl)-1,2,3-triazole. Their absorption has a relative maximum in the visible-light region, up to 450 nm. Thus, their use in photocatalytic systems for the reduction of CO₂ with blue light in combination with the known catalyst [Ni^II(cyclam)]Cl₂ was tested. This system produced CO as the main product through visible light (λ=420 nm) with a TON up to 8 after 4 hours. This value is in line with other photocatalytic systems using the same catalyst. Nevertheless, this system is entirely noble-metal free.     

Oxidation of linear trinuclear ruthenium complexes [Ru(3)(dpa)(4)Cl(2)] and [Ru(3)(dpa)(4)(CN)(2)]: synthesis, structures, electrochemical and magnetic properties

The neutral, monocationic, and dicationic linear trinuclear ruthenium compounds [Ru(3)(dpa)(4)(CN)(2)], [Ru(3)(dpa)(4)(CN)(2)][BF(4)], [Ru(3)(dpa)(4)Cl(2)][BF(4)], and [Ru(3)(dpa)(4)Cl(2)][BF(4)](2) (dpa=the anion of dipyridylamine) have been synthesized and characterized by various spectroscopic techniques. Cyclic voltammetric and spectroelectrochemical studies on the neutral and oxidized compounds are reported. These compounds undergo three successive metal-centered one-electron-transfer processes. X-ray structural studies reveal a symmetrical Ru(3) unit for these compounds. While the metal--metal bond lengths change only slightly, the metal--axial ligand lengths exhibit a significant decrease upon oxidation of the neutral complex. The electronic configuration of the Ru(3) unit changes as the axial chloride ligands are replaced by the stronger "pi-acid" cyanide axial ligands. Magnetic measurements and (1)H NMR spectra indicate that [Ru(3)(dpa)(4)Cl(2)] and [Ru(3)(dpa)(4)Cl(2)][BF(4)](2) are in a spin state of S=0 and [Ru(3)(dpa)(4)Cl(2)][BF(4)], [Ru(3)(dpa)(4)(CN)(2)], and [Ru(3)(dpa)(4)(CN)(2)][BF(4)] are in spin states of S=1/2, 1, and 3/2, respectively. These results are consistent with molecular orbital (MO) calculations.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic and magnetic properties of methoxo- bridged copper(II) complexes with 2-amino-4-methylpyridine as the ligand

Three new methoxo-bridged copper(II) complexes with 2-amino-4- methylpyridine as the ligand have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, FTIR and electronic spectra, and by their magnetic properties. The complexes exhibit strong antiferromagnetic interactions at room temperature. The u.v.-vis spectra exhibits three absorption bands, which can attributed to d–d, L–M and –* transitions. The i.r. spectra indicates Cu2O2 ring vibrations in the 580–530cm–1 range. The magnetic properties of the [Cu2(2-amino-4-methylpyridine)4(O- Me)2](ClO4)2 complex has been investigated in the 5–270K range and a singlet-triplet energy gap (–2J) of 67cm–1 was observed. All complexes in the solid state are e.p.r.-silent and show no triplet spectrum; in fact a weak signal due to a monomeric impurity are observed. Frozen solution e.p.r. spectra suggest that the complexes dissociate when dissolved in DMF or DMSO.     

Magnetic properties of new copper(II) and [copper(II)]3-manganese(II) complexes of [14]N4 macrocyclic oxamides

Four new complexes of [14]N4 macrocyclic oxamides, namely [CuL1], [CuL2], [(CuL1)3Mn](ClO4)3 and [(CuL2)3 Mn](ClO4)3 [L1 and L2 are the dianions of 2,3-dioxo-5,6: 3,14-dibenzo-7,12-bis(ethoxycarbonyl)-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradeca-7,11-diene (H2L1) and 2,3-dioxo-5,6:13,14-dibenzo-9-methyl-7,12-bis(ethoxycarbonyl)-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclo-tetradeca-7,11-diene (H2L2), respectively], have been prepared and characterized. The observed magnetic susceptibilities of the [(CuL1)3Mn] (ClO4)3 complex over the ca. 2–300 K range have been fitted to theoretical equations based on the Heisenberg spin Hamiltonian =–2JMn(Cu1+ Cu2+Cu3) and molecular field approximation. The results indicated that both the intramolecular and intermolecular magnetic interactions are antiferromagnetic with JCuMn= –19.8cm–1 and zJ=–1.41cm–1.     

Structural Characterization of trans-[Cr(NH3)4(H2O)Cl]Cl2 and trans-[Cr(NH3)4Cl2]l

Trans-[Cr(NH₃)₄(H₂O)Cl]Cl₂ (A) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/m (No. 11) with a = 6.556(1), b = 10.630(5), c = 6.729(2) Å and β = 96.15(3)°. Trans-[Cr(NH₃)₄Cl₂]I (B) has monoclinic C2/m (No. 12) space group and a = 9.877(2), b = 8.497(2), c = 6.047(2) Å and β = 108.98(2)°. Both unit cells contain two formula units. Cr? Cl, Cr? O(H₂O) and three independent Cr? N(NH₃) distances for A are 2.98(1), 2.023(2), 2.067(2), 2.086(3) and 2.064(3) °. Cr? Cl and Cr? N(NH₃) bonds in B are 2.325(1) and 2.071(2) °. All octahedral angles are close to 90 and 180°. Both structures were refined to very low R values. Water molecule from trans-[Cr(NH₃)₄(H₂O)Cl]²⁺ is hydrogen bonded to both ionic chlorides. Cation and two anions form the motive which repeats itself in the crystal. Cations and anions of the second structure are distributed in layers. Each cation and anion have coordination number eight.     

Coordination algorithms control molecular architecture: [CuI4(L2)4]4+ grid complex versus [MII2(L2)2X4]y+ side-by-side complexes (M=Mn,Co, Ni,Zn; X=solvent or anion) and [FeII(L2)3][Cl3FeIIIOFeIIICl3

The synthesis and characterisation of a pyridazine-containing two-armed grid ligand L2 (prepared from one equivalent of 3,6-diformylpyridazine and two equivalents of p-anisidine) and the resulting transition metal (Zn, Cu, Ni, Co, Fe, Mn) complexes (1-9) are reported. Single-crystal X-ray structure determinations revealed that the copper(I) complex had self-assembled as a [2 x 2] grid, [Cu(I) (4)(L2)(4)][PF(6)](4).(CH(3)CN)(H(2)O)(CH(3)CH(2)OCH(2)CH(3))(0.25) (2.(CH(3)CN)(H(2)O)(CH(3)CH(2)OCH(2)CH(3))(0.25)), whereas the [Zn(2)(L2)(2)(CH(3)CN)(2)(H(2)O)(2)][ClO(4)](4).CH(3)CN (1.CH(3)CN), [Ni(II) (2)(L2)(2)(CH(3)CN)(4)][BF(4)](4).(CH(3)CH(2)OCH(2)CH(3))(0.25) (5 a.(CH(3)CH(2)OCH(2)CH(3))(0.25)) and [Co(II) (2)(L2)(2)(H(2)O)(2)(CH(3)CN)(2)][ClO(4)](4).(H(2)O)(CH(3)CN)(0.5) (6 a.(H(2)O)(CH(3)CN)(0.5)) complexes adopt a side-by-side architecture; iron(II) forms a monometallic cation binding three L2 ligands, [Fe(II)(L2)(3)][Fe(III)Cl(3)OCl(3)Fe(III)].CH(3)CN (7.CH(3)CN). A more soluble salt of the cation of 7, the diamagnetic complex [Fe(II)(L2)(3)][BF(4)](2).2 H(2)O (8), was prepared, as well as two derivatives of 2, [Cu(I) (2)(L2)(2)(NCS)(2)].H(2)O (3) and [Cu(I) (2)(L2)(NCS)(2)] (4). The manganese complex, [Mn(II) (2)(L2)(2)Cl(4)].3 H(2)O (9), was not structurally characterised, but is proposed to adopt a side-by-side architecture. Variable temperature magnetic susceptibility studies yielded small negative J values for the side-by-side complexes: J=-21.6 cm(-1) and g=2.17 for S=1 dinickel(II) complex [Ni(II) (2)(L2)(2)(H(2)O)(4)][BF(4)](4) (5 b) (fraction monomer 0.02); J=-7.6 cm(-1) and g=2.44 for S= 3/2 dicobalt(II) complex [Co(II) (2)(L2)(2)(H(2)O)(4)][ClO(4)](4) (6 b) (fraction monomer 0.02); J=-3.2 cm(-1) and g=1.95 for S= 5/2 dimanganese(II) complex 9 (fraction monomer 0.02). The double salt, mixed valent iron complex 7.H(2)O gave J=-75 cm(-1) and g=1.81 for the S= 5/2 diiron(III) anion (fraction monomer=0.025). These parameters are lower than normal for Fe(III)OFe(III) species because of fitting of superimposed monomer and dimer susceptibilities arising from trace impurities. The iron(II) centre in 7.H(2)O is low spin and hence diamagnetic, a fact confirmed by the preparation and characterisation of the simple diamagnetic iron(II) complex 8. M?ssbauer measurements at 77 K confirmed that there are two iron sites in 7.H(2)O, a low-spin iron(II) site and a high-spin diiron(III) site. A full electrochemical investigation was undertaken for complexes 1, 2, 5 b, 6 b and 8 and this showed that multiple redox processes are a feature of all of them.     

Spectroscopic studies of some novel CuI and CuII complexes derived from the tribochemistry reactions of Kbr, KI and CaI2 with CuII-Girard's T complex [Cu(GT)Cl2(H2O)2(EtOH)]Cl.H2O

Novel CuI and CuII complexes derived from the tribochemistry reactions of [Cu(GT)Cl2(H2O)2(EtOH)Cl.H2O with KBr, KI and CaI2 have been isolated and characterized. The reactions of KI and CaI2 with [Cu(GT)Cl2(H2O)2(EtOH)]Cl.H2O in the solid state are accompanied by colour change, reduction of CuII to CuI and substitution of the chloride by iodide ions. Also, the tribochemistry reaction of KBr with the CuII-GT complex is accompanied by change in colour, substitution of chloride by bromide ions but no reduction has been occurred. All the isolated solid complexes have been characterised by spectral (UV-vis, IR, 1H-NMR), magnetic and thermal measurements. The effect of the variation of the ratio between alkali and/or alkaline earth metal halides (KI, KBr, and CaI2) and the CuII-GT complex has also been investigated.     

Synthesis and luminescence properties of Cr(III) complexes with cyclam-type ligands having pendant chromophores, trans-[Cr(L)Cl(2)]Cl

The synthesis and spectroscopic properties of new cyclam-type ligands 5,7-dimethyl-6-R-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane (L), where R is a pendant chromophore such as an anthracene derivative, are reported. These ligands were prepared according to a nickel(II) template procedure, and the X-ray crystal structures of several Ni(II) intermediates are described. Reaction of the free base ligands L with CrCl(3)x3THF resulted in facile formation of trans-[Cr(L)Cl(2)]Cl complexes, and the structures and spectroscopic characterizations of these complexes are also described. Examination of the photophysical properties of trans-[Cr(L)Cl(2)]Cl solutions at 77 K demonstrated the emission spectra to be dominated by phosphorescence from the ligand field doublet of the chromium(III) center. This also applies to the Cr(III) complex trans-[Cr(mac)Cl(2)]Cl, where mac is the anthracene derivative 5,7-dimethyl-6-anthracenylcyclam. Excitation into the pi-pi(*) states of the anthracene leads to marked quenching of the fluorescence from this chromophore and sensitized phosphorescence from the metal-centered doublet state.     

Phosphanimin‐ und Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe von Beryllium. Kristallstrukturen von [BeCl2(HNPPh3)2], [BeCl(HNPPh3)2(Py)]Cl und [Be3Cl2(NPPh3)4]

Phosphanimine and Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Beryllium. Crystal Structures of [BeCl₂(HNPPh₃)₂], [BeCl(HNPPh₃)₂(Py)]Cl, and [Be₃Cl₂(NPPh₃)₄] Tetraphenylphosphonium hexachlorodiberyllate, (Ph₄P)₂[Be₂Cl₆], reacts with lithium phosphoraneiminate, [LiNPPh₃]₆, in dichloromethane to give the three‐nuclear beryllium phosphoraneiminate [Be₃Cl₂(NPPh₃)₄] ( 3 ). As a by‐product the phosphaneimine complex [BeCl₂(HNPPh₃)₂] ( 1 ) can be isolated, which reacts with pyridine to give the ionic complex [BeCl(HNPPh₃)₂(Py)]Cl ( 2 ). On the other hand, the silylated phosphanimine Me₃SiNP(p‐tolyl)₃ ( 5 ) does not react with BeCl₂ or (Ph₄P)₂[Be₂Cl₆] forming the expected phosphoraneiminates. From CH₂Cl₂ solutions only the amino‐phosphonium salt [(C₇H₇)₃PNH₂]Cl ( 4 ) can be obtained. The compounds 1 ‐ 5 are characterized by single X‐ray analyses and by IR spectroscopy. 1 ·C₇H₈: Space group C2/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1408.9(2), b = 1750.9(2), c = 1633.2(2) pm, β = 106.50(1)°; R₁ = 0.0385. 1 forms a molecular structure with short Be—N distances of 169.8(3) pm. 2 ·Py: Space group P1¯, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 969.5(1), b = 2077.1(2), c = 2266.4(2) pm, α = 72.24(1)°, β = 87.16(1)°, γ = 77.42(2)°, R₁ = 0.0776. 2 forms ion pairs in which the NH atoms of the phosphaneimine ligands act as hydrogen bridges with the chloride ion. The HNPPh₃ ligand realizes short Be—N bonds of 169.0(6) pm, the Be—N distance of the pyridine molecule is 182.5(6) pm. 3 ·3CH₂Cl₂: Space group P1¯, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1333.2(2), b = 1370.2(2), c = 2151.8(3) pm, α = 107.14(1)°, β = 91.39(1)°, γ = 105.15(1)°, R₁ = 0.0917. The structure of the three‐nuclear molecule 3 corresponds with a Be²⁺ ion which is tetrahedrally coordinated by the nitrogen atoms of two {ClBe(NPPh₃)₂}^— chelates. 4 ·CH₂Cl₂: Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1206.6(2), b = 1798.0(2), c = 1096.2(1) pm, β = 97.65(1)°, R₁ = 0.0535. 4 forms dimeric units in which the NH₂ groups of the [(C₇H₇)₃PNH₂]⁺ cations act as hydrogen bridges with the chloride ions to give centrosymmetric eight‐membered rings. 5 : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1074.3(2), b = 2132.2(3), c = 1075.5(2) pm, β = 110.68(1)°, R₁ = 0.0664. 5 forms molecules with distances PN of 154.6(3), SiN of 168.8(3) pm, and bond angle SiNP of 134.4(2)°.     

Synthesis and the crystal structure of the supramolecular complex [Cl3InW3S4(H2O)9]2+ with cucurbituril

The supramolecular complex {[Cl₃InW₃S₄(H₂O)₉]₂(C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂)}Cl₄·28H₂O was prepared by mixing solutions of [Cl₃InW₃S₄(H₂O)₉]²⁺ and cucurbituril in hydrochloric acid. The molecular and crystal structure of the resulting complex was established by X-ray diffraction analysis.