An X-Ray Crystallographic Study of <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-Methyl-3-nitro-4-(nitromethyl)-4<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>-chromen-2-amine

Abstract  

4H-chromenes are among the essential groups of biologically important compounds used as synthetic ligands for drug designing and discovery process. In this study, we have presented the single-crystal structure analysis of racemic 4H-chromene derivative namely N-methyl-3-nitro-4-(nitromethyl)-4H-chromen-2-amine. The optical rotation measurement data is supporting that the title compound is racemic in nature. The compound was crystallized in monoclinic crystal system in the non-centrosymmetric space group P2₁ with unit cell parameters a = 5.1041 (3), b = 7.7519 (4), c = 14.7974 (8), α = 90°, β = 97.088 (5)° and γ = 90°. The nitro group of title compound is disordered over two orientations (N3A/O4A/O5A & N3B/O4B/O5B) with the refined site-occupancy ratio of 0.626(6)/0.374(6). The structure was solved by direct methods using the program SHELXS-97 and refined by SHELXL-97 with the full-matrix least square procedure to a final R-value of 0.0429 and Goodness of Fit (GooF) of 0.982. The molecules in the unit cell are stabilized by N–H···O and C–H···O types of hydrogen bonds. The intermolecular hydrogen bonds are forming C (6) motifs, which is observed to contribute the crystal packing stability. Moreover, the intramolecular hydrogen bonds are forming S (6) motif essential to stabilize the molecular structure of title compound.     

Synthesis and Characterization of the Adducts of Bis(<Emphasis Type="Italic">O</Emphasis>-butyldithiocarbonato)nickel(II) with Substituted Heterocyclic Amines and X-ray Structure of Bis(<Emphasis Type="Italic">O</Emphasis>-butyldithiocarbonato)bis(4-cyanopyridine)nickel(II)

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We report the synthesis and study of a new series of the adducts of Bis(O-butyldithiocarbonato)nickel(II) with substituted heterocyclic amines such as amino and cyanopyridines. Analytical results show that the adducts have 1:2 stoichiometry with general formula M(Xan)₂ L ₂ (M = Ni(II), Xan = O-butyldithiocarbonate, L = 2-, 3- and 4-aminopyridines, 3- and 4-cyanopyridines). The complexes have been characterized by analytical, magnetic susceptibility measurements, molar conductivity measurements, IR, electronic spectral data and X-ray diffraction analysis. One of the adducts, bis(O-butyldithiocarbonato)bis(4-cyanopyridine)nickel(II), crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with unit cell parameters : a = 12.546(4), b = 11.495(3), c = 9.351(3) ?, β = 102.73(3)o, Z = 2. Crystal structure was solved by direct methods and refined by full matrix least squares procedures to a final R-value of 0.0299 for 2,788 observed reflections. The packing of layers of molecules is stabilized by weak C–H···N and C–H···π hydrogen bonds.     

Copper(II) and lead(II) complexes of 4,4′-bipyridine-<Emphasis Type="Italic">N,N</Emphasis>′-dioxide

Cu(II) and Pb(II) complexes of 4,4′-bipyridine-N,N′-dioxide have been prepared using a solvent-layering system. [Cu₂Cl₄(bpdo)₃(H₂O)₂] . 2(CH₃)₂SO (1) crystallises in P-1, a=8.731(2), b=8.943(2), c=14.408(3) ?, α=102.85(3), β=97.49(3), γ=109.77(3)°. The Cu(II) complex is a z-shaped discrete molecule with a DMSO molecule hydrogen bonded to the host through coordinated water molecule. Crystallisation of PbCl₂, PbBr₂ and PbI₂ with bpdo afforded isostructural 2D coordination polymers. [PbCl₂(bpdo)]_n is monoclinic, C2/c with a=16.3274(7), b=4.0708(1), c=18.6146(8) ?, β=93.73(1)°; [PbBr₂(bpdo)]_n is monoclinic, C2/c with a=16.403(3), b=4.2412(8), c=18.846(4) ?, β=92.59(3)° and [PbI₂(bpdo)]_n is monoclinic, C2/c with a=16.438(3), b=4.538(1), c=18.973(4) ?, β=91.04(3)°. The adjacent metal centres of these polymers are bridged by coordinated Cl⁻, Br⁻ or I⁻ anions as well as by bpdo ligands. These polymers possess no conventional hydrogen bonds.     

Crystal structure of a salt complex between (<Emphasis Type="Italic">S</Emphasis>)-2-(2′-methylbenzyl)succinic acid and (<Emphasis Type="Italic">R</Emphasis>)-1-phenylethylamine

The optically pure 2-(2′-methylbenzyl)succinic acid were obtained by the optical resolution of the racemates with the chiral host 1-phenylethylamine. The structure of the salt complex between (S)-2-(2′-methylbenzyl)succinic acid and (R)-1-phenylethylamine was first elucidated by X-ray analysis: Monoclinic, Space group P2₁ with a=6.0781(12) ?, b=8.8224(18) ?, c=17.675(4) ?, β=97.64(3)°, V=939.4(3) ?³, Z=2, the absolute structure parameter is 0 (9). The crystal structure indicates that the hydrogen bonds are formed between the acetate anions and the protonated amino group. The intermolecular hydrogen bond links the salt complex into a quasi-two-dimentional netlike structure.     

Low-Dimensional Compounds Containing Cyanido Groups. XX. Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Spectroscopic Properties of Polymeric 1,10-Phenanthroline-<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>,<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>′-Copper(II) Tetracyanidoplatinate(II)

Abstract  

Polymeric {[Cu(phen)][Pt(CN)₄]} _n compound (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) has been prepared under hydrothermal conditions using CuSO₄ · 5H₂O, phen and K₂[Pt(CN)₄] · 3H₂O, and characterized by chemical analysis and IR spectroscopy. The X-ray structure analysis [C2/c, a = 6.6057(7), b = 19.747(2), c = 11.5891(13) ?, β = 91.723(10)°] has revealed that the coordination geometry of the Cu(II) atom, situated on a two-fold rotation axis, is tetragonally distorted octahedral. Two nitrogen donor atoms originate from one blocking phen ligand, chelate coordinated in the equatorial plane at the distance of 2.026(4) ? (2×). The remaining four coordination sites are occupied by the nitrogen atoms [Cu–N = 1.975(5) (2×) and 2.574(5) ? (2×)] of two pairs symmetrically related bridging cyanido groups. These link Cu(II) with Pt(II) atoms, which lie on symmetry centers and are coordinated by four C-bonded cyanido ligands in the square planar form. Thus infinite 2D wave-like net is formed in the ac plane stabilized by π–π interactions between the phen molecules.     

Synthesis and X-ray structural analysis of (2<Emphasis Type="Italic">Z</Emphasis>)-3(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-pyridin-4-ylacrylonitrile and (2<Emphasis Type="Italic">Z</Emphasis>)-3-(3,5-di-<Emphasis Type="Italic">tert</Emphasis>-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)2-pyridin-4-ylacrylonitrile

Synthesis and X-ray structural investigations have been carried out for the two title compounds C₁₄H₁₀N₂O (3a) and C₂₂H₂₆N₂O (3b). Compound 3a crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c, with a = 3.843(1) Å, b = 24.618(5) Å, c = 11.318(2) Å, = 92.61(3), V = 1069.7(4) Å,³ and Z = 4. Compound 3b crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1, with a = 9.004(2) Å, b = 9.447(2) Å, c = 11.713(2) Å, = 76.70(3), = 83.12(3), = 82.16(3), V = 956.5(3) Å,³ and Z = 2. Both stilbazole derivatives have Z-geometry about the ethylene bridge which links the heterocyclic and aromatic rings. The molecular skeleton of 3a is slightly non-planar: the dihedral angles between the acrylonitrile linkage and the pyridine ring, and between this linkage and the p-hydroxyphenyl ring are 7.2(2) and 4.1(2), respectively. The molecular skeleton of 3b is less planar: the values of similar dihedral angles are 17.0(2) and 20.8(2), respectively. In the crystal of 3a, the molecules are packed in stacks along the a axis with head-to-head orientation. Intermolecular hydrogen bonds O=H s N and C=H s N link molecules into sheets parallel to (100) plane. In the crystals of 3b, the molecules have a head-to-tail orientation and intermolecular hydrogen bonds O=H s N link the molecules into infinite chains along [01-1] direction.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Physical Properties of Cd(II) and Mn(II) Complexes with <Emphasis Type="Italic">Trans</Emphasis>-1,2-di(4-pyrindyl)ethylene and <Emphasis Type="Italic">P</Emphasis>-(carboxyl-methyloxy)-benzenecarboxylic Acid

Abstract  

Two complexes [Cd₂(dpe)₃(H₂O)₈]·(dpe)·(hssal)₂·(H₂O)₂ 1, [Mn(dpe)₂(Hpcmb)₂·(H₂O)₂] 2, (dpe = trans-1,2-di(4-pyrindyl)ethylene; H₂hssal = sulphosalicylic acid; H₂pcmb = p-(carboxyl-methyloxy)-benzenecarboxylic acid) has been prepared, and was characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Structure indicates in complex 1 that Cd(II) is a distorted octahedral coordination geometry. The hssal²⁻ anions are localized between 2-D sheets {[Cd(dpe)₂(H₂O)₄]²⁺(dpe)}n and {{[Cd(dpe)₂(H₂O)₄]²⁺}n as count anions and bridge to further connect these 2-D sheets through hydrogen bond O–H···O to form 3-D structure. The complex 2 is a single molecule structure. In 2, Each Mn(II) atom is six-coordinated with a distorted octahedral coordination geometry. The single molecule units are extended into three-dimensional structure via π–π, hydrogen bonding interactions. The thermogravimetric behavior and luminescent property of complex 1 were investigated.     

Crystal Structure of <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-(2-Pyridylmethylene)benzene-1,4-diamine

Abstract  

The crystal structure of amino containing Schiff base, N-(2-pyridylmethylene)benzene-1,4-diamine, was determined via X-ray diffraction analysis. The title compound crystallizes in orthorhombic system, space group Pc2 ₁ n, with unit cell dimensions a = 5.8945(6), b = 11.9233 (10), c = 14.5356 (16) ?, V = 1021.59 (18) ?³, Z = 4. The molecules are linked by intermolecular N–H···N hydrogen bonds to form supramolecular sheets along with the bc crystallographic plane. The crystal structure is further stabilized by C–H···π stacking interactions.     

Crystal structure of <Emphasis Type="Italic">L</Emphasis>-serine phosphate

The crystal structure of L-serine phosphate (C₃O₃NH₇ · H₃PO₄) is determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The unit cell parameters are as follows: a = 9.134(5) Å, b = 9.489(5) Å, c = 4.615(5) Å, γ = 99.54(5)°, space group P2₁, and Z = 2. The amino group of serine is protonated by a hydrogen atom of the phosphoric acid. The H₂PO ₄ ^1? ions are linked by hydrogen bonds into infinite ribbons aligned along the twofold screw axes. The ribbons form layers alternating with layers of serine molecules, which are directly linked by hydrogen bonds.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Spectroscopic Studies of 2-{(<Emphasis Type="Italic">E</Emphasis>)-[2-Hydroxyphenyl)imino]methyl} Phenol Schiff Base Molecule

Abstract  A new Schiff-base complex 2-{(E)-[2-hydroxyphenyl)imino]methyl}phenol has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, UV–VIS and IR spectroscopy and single crystal X-ray determination. The structure comprises two independent and similar molecules. The two independent molecules in the asymmetric unit are hydrogen bonded and have different conformations. In each molecule, C₁₃H₁₁NO₂, adopt an E configuration about the azomethine C–N double bond. The complex crystallized in the triclinic space group P-1. Two benzene rings and azomethine group are practically coplanar, as a result of intramolecular hydrogen bonds involving the hydroxy O atom and azomethine N atom. Also hydroxy group of the molecule is the presence intermolecular O–H···O hydrogen bonds with the hydroxy group of the other molecule. Index Abstract and Figure  A new Schiff-base complex 2-{(E)-[2-hydroxyphenyl)imino]methyl}phenol has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, UV–VIS and IR spectroscopy and single crystal X-ray determination. The structure comprises two independent and similar molecules. The two independent molecules in the asymmetric unit are hydrogen bonded and have different conformations. In each molecule, C13H11NO2, adopt an E configuration about the azomethine C–N double bond. The complex crystallized in the triclinic space group P-1. Two benzene rings and azomethine group are practically coplanar, as a result of intramolecular hydrogen bonds involving the hydroxy O atom and azomethine N atom. Also hydroxy group of the molecule is the presence intermolecular O–H···O hydrogen bonds with the hydroxy group of the other molecule.      

Synthesis,Characterization and Crystal Structure of (<Emphasis Type="Italic">S</Emphasis>)-2-(2-Hydroxynaphthalen-6-yl)-<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-((pyridin-4-yl)methyl) Propanamide

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The synthesis, characterization and crystal structure of the title compound, (S)-2-(2-hydroxynaphthalen-6-yl)-N-((pyridin-4-yl)methyl) propanamide, is described. The salt is enantiomerically pure and crystallize in the orthorhombic P2₁2₁2₁ chiral space group with a = 7.9174(13) ?, b = 11.1583(18) ?, c = 11.2600(18) ?. Each molecule is linked to four neighboring molecules through the O–H···O and N–H···N hydrogen bonds into a supramolecular helical chain. The O–H···O and N–H···N hydrogen bonds lead to 24-membered open rings. Chains are further connected into layers via extensive interchain H···O and H···C short contacts.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Azoxydichinyl Helicene,Pyrido[3,2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">f</Emphasis>]quinolino[6,5-<Emphasis Type="Italic">c</Emphasis>]cinnoline 5-Oxide Monohydrate

Abstract  

The helicene, pyrido[3,2-f]quinolino[6,5-c]cinnoline 5-oxide, was prepared by treatment of 6-hydroxylaminoquinoline with xanthine oxidase or treatment of 6-nitroquinoline with glucose in 30% NaOH and the product characterized using NMR, high resolution mass spectrometry, and X-ray crystallography. The hydrogens on carbons 7 and 12 of the terminal aromatic rings are separated by 2.495 ? creating an angle of 25.0° between the planes of the two quinoline ring systems. In the crystal, water molecules serve to link the helicenes into a one dimensional chain structure forming a hydrogen bonded bridge between N2 of one molecule and N4 of another. The molecule (C₁₈H₁₀N₄O·H₂O) crystallized in the monoclinic P2₁/n space group. Unit cell parameters for pyrido[3,2-f]quinolino[6,5-c]cinnoline 5-oxide monohydrate: a = 7.0829(12), b = 18.559(3), c = 11.0985(19) ?, β = 107.736(2)°, and Ζ = 4.     

Synthesis,characterization, and crystal structure of <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-<Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-nitrobenzoyl-<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>′-<Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-chlorophenylthiourea

N-p-nitrobenzoyl-N′-p-chlorophenylthiourea was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and ¹H NMR etc. Single crystal structure of the title compound was determined on X-ray diffraction instrument. It is confirmed that the title compound crystallizes in monoclinic space group P2(1)/c, with a=8.5985(14) ?, b=12.1537(19) ?, c=14.972(2) ?, β=105.886(2)°, and D _calc=1.482 g/cm³ for Z=4. Intermolecular N–H⋯O H-bonds link pairs of two molecules. H-bonds and π-π stacking are the main non-bonding interactions in the molecular structure.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Spectroscopy of <Emphasis Type="Italic">catena-</Emphasis>poly-bis(azido-<Emphasis Type="Italic">N1,N1</Emphasis>)(2-Aminopyrimidine)Copper(II)

Abstract The compound [Cu(ampym)(μ_1,1-N₃)₂]_n (ampym = 2-aminopyrimidine) has been synthesized and characterized by X-ray crystallography and infrared spectroscopy. In addition, Ligand Field and powder EPR measurements have been performed. The structure is solved in space group P21/c with a = 7.303(2), b = 19.716(4), c = 5.949(1) ?, β = 98.17(3), V = 847.9(3) ?³, Z = 2 with final R = 0.0382. The coordination geometry around the Cu(II) ion is distorted square pyramidal, with four nitrogen atoms of four bridging azido anions in the basal plane with Cu–N distances that range from 1.998(3) to 2.069(3) ?. The apical position is occupied by a nitrogen atom of the ampym molecule at a Cu–N distance of 2.169(3) ?. The trans-basal angles are 165.7(1) and 143.9(1)°. Weak hydrogen bonding is observed between the two amine hydrogen atoms and nitrogen of an azide anion and the pyrimidine-ring nitrogen atom of a neighbouring molecule (N···N distances 3.174(5), 3.106(4) ?). These last hydrogen bonds (N7···N3) are forming so-called “Watson-Crick type” hydrogen bonds. In the infrared the vibrations of the coordinated azide anion are observed at 2,062, 1,273 and 655 cm⁻¹, while the Cu–N vibrations are observed at 370 and 224 cm⁻¹. Ligand-field and EPR spectra are uneventful and give spectral parameters expected in the range for such Cu(II) compounds. Magnetic susceptibility measurements reveal a weak antiferromagnetic interaction between the Cu(II) ions. Index Abstract A new Cu(II) compound, [Cu(2-aminopyrimidine)(μ_1,1-N₃)₂]_n has been synthesized and characterized by X-ray crystallography and by IR, Ligand Field, EPR spectroscopy and magnetic susceptibility. The coordination geometry around the Cu(II) ion is distorted square pyramidal, with four nitrogen atoms of four bridging azido ligands in the basal plane with Cu–N distances that range from 1.998(3) to 2.069(3) ?. The apical position is occupied by a nitrogen atom of the ampym molecule at a Cu–N distance of 2.169(3) ?. Also a very interesting hydrogen bond system occurs between pairs of ligands in the lattice. .     

Crystal structure of <Emphasis Type="Italic">L</Emphasis>-alanine phosphate

The crystal structure of L-alanine phosphate (C₃O₂NH₇ · H₃PO₄) is determined by the single-crystal diffraction technique; a = 11.918(1) Å, b = 9.117(1) Å, c = 7.285(1) Å, γ = 104.7(1)°, space group P2₁, and Z = 4. The amino group of the alanine is protonated by the hydrogen atom of the phosphoric acid. Pairs of H₂PO ₄ ^? hydrogen-bonded ions are packed into layers alternating with layers of alanine molecules in the crystal. No hydrogen bonds are formed immediately between the alanine molecules.     

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-(2-Pyridylmethyl)-3-Methoxysalicylaldiminato Copper(II) Chloride

Abstract  The copper(II) complex [Cu(C₅H₄NCH₂−N=CH–C₆H₃OCH₃–O)Cl], (1) containing a new tridentate Schiff base ligand (LH), which is the 1:1 condensation product of 2-(aminomethyl)pyridine and o-vaniline, has been synthesised and characterized by IR and UV–Vis spectra. Structural investigation shows that 1 crystallizes to a monoclinic system, having space group P2(1)/c, a = 6.9634(7), b = 18.1209(19), c = 10.3448(11) ?, α = 90°, β = 103.97(2)°, γ = 90° and Z = 4. The coordination geometry around the copper atom is slightly distorted square planar, formed by the N₂O donor set of the Schiff base and one Cl atom. The Cu–N(1), Cu–N(2), Cu–O(1) and Cu–Cl bond distances are 2.0114(14), 1.9414(14), 1.9147(12) and 2.2520(5) ?, respectively. Index Abstract  The copper(II) complex [Cu(C₅H₄NCH₂−N=CH–C₆H₃OCH₃–O)Cl], (1) containing a tridentate Schiff base ligand (LH), synthesised and characterized by IR and UV–Vis spectra. The central copper ion possesses a distorted square-planar geometry.      

Structure of a New Bioactive Agent Containing Combined Antibacterial and Antifungal Pharmacophore Sites: 4-{[(<Emphasis Type="Italic">E</Emphasis>)-(5-Bromo-2-hydroxyphenyl)methylidene]amino}-<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-(5-methyl-1,2-oxazol-3-yl)benzenesulfonamide

Abstract  

The title compound (3), C₁₇H₁₄BrN₃O₄S, is a Schiff base compound of 5-bromosalicylaldehyde (1) and sulfamethoxazole (2). The structure of (3) was determined by spectral (IR, ¹H and ¹³C NMR), elemental analyses and X-ray diffraction data. Compound (3) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c, with a = 31.936(3), b = 6.2571(5), c = 16.903(1) ?, β = 94.867(8), V = 3365.5(5) ?³, Z = 8. In the molecule of compound (3), the molecule is bent at the S atom with a C–SO₂–NH–C torsion angle of −86.3(3)°. Pairs of molecules, related by inversion centres, form intermolecular N–H···N hydrogen bonds to produce a dimer. An intramolecular phenolic O–H···N hydrogen bond is also formed. Intermolecular hydrogen bonding and π–π stacking hold the molecules together. The average distance between stacked benzene ring planes is 3.625(2) ?.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Methyl 3-(Benzoylamino)-6-methyl-2-oxo-2<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>-pyran-5-carboxylate and <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-[5-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-6-methyl-2-oxo-2<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>-pyran-3-yl]benzamide

Abstract  

The compounds methyl 3-(benzoylamino)-6-methyl-2-oxo-2H-pyran-5-carboxylate (1), C₁₅H₁₃NO₅, and N-[5-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-6-methyl-2-oxo-2H-pyran-3-yl]benzamide (2), C₂₁H₁₉NO₅, crystallize as a centrosymmetric hydrogen-bonded dimer facilitated by N–H···O interactions involving the amide and carbonyl moiety of the lactone group of adjacent molecules. Supramolecular aggregation in 1 is controlled by a combination of π–π interactions [centroid–centroid distance = 4.0745(11) ?] and weak C–H···O hydrogen bonding between the phenyl ring of the benzoylamino group and the carbonyl atom of the methoxycarbonyl group and in 2 by a combination of π–π interactions [centroid–centroid distance = 4.0699(8) and 4.1556(10) ?], weak C–H···O interactions between the methoxy substituents of the adjacent dimethoxyphenyl group and weak C–H··· π interactions.     

6-Chlorothieno[2,3-<Emphasis Type="Italic">e</Emphasis>]-1,4,2-dithiazine-3(2<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>)-thione-1,1-dioxide,Ammonium Salt Sesquihydrate: Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Density Functional Calculations

Abstract  

The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c space group, with unit cell dimensions of a = 15.6684(3) ?, b = 7.3974(2) ?, c = 21.2669(5) ?; β = 106.7770(10)° (Z = 8). In the title compound, NH₄ ⁺·C₅HClNO₂S₄ ^–·1.5 H₂O, the 1,4,2-dithiazine ring adopts a distorted half-chair conformation. The structure displays several cooperative intermolecular N/O–H···N/O/S hydrogen-bonding interactions, giving rise to a two-dimensional layers packing motif. The layers are built up from seven component entities formed via extensive intermolecular N/O–H···N/O/S hydrogen bonds involving 6-chlorothieno[2,3-e]-1,4,2-dithiazine-3(2H)-thione-1,1-dioxide anions, ammonium cations and water molecules. The geometry of the title compound was fully optimized using a Density functional B3LYP/6-31G(d) and B3LYP/6-31+G(d) methods and the results were consistent with experimental values. The binding energy and associated basis set superposition as well as the thermodynamic quantities were calculated.     

1-[Ferrocenyl(hydroxy)methyl]-1,7-dicarba<Emphasis Type="Italic">-closo</Emphasis>-dodecaborane: Synthesis and X-ray crystal structure

The synthesis and molecular structure of the novel 1-[ferrocenyl(hydroxy)methyl]-1,7-dicarba-closo-dodecaborane (1) is described. Compound 1 was synthesized from reaction of m-carborane and ferrocene carboxaldehyde using n-butyllithium (n-BuLi) or tetrabutylammonium fluoride (TBAF) in THF in 45% and 36% yield, respectively. Compound 1 consists of a ferrocene molecule tethered to m-carborane through a methylhydroxy bridge. The crystal structure of 1 was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Crystal data: 1 [Fe(C₅H₅)(C₅H₄-CH₂O-1,7-C₂B₁₀H₁₂)], formula weight = 359.17, crystallized in orthorhombic system, space group Pna2 ₁ with a=19.698(4) ?, b=10.709(2) ?, c=8.520(2) ?, and V=1797.3(7) ?³ and Z=4. Refined to R ₁=0.043 for 4124 observed reflections with I/σ>2σ(I). The compound was crystallized as racemic twins in a ratio of 73(2)/27(2). The unsubstituted Cp ring was disordered and modeled as two conformations in a 53(3)/47(3) ratio. Intermolecular hydrogen bonding was observed from the hydrogen of the meta-carbon on the carborane cluster towards the hydroxyl oxygen.