Thallium pi-cation complexation by calix[4]tubes: (205)Tl NMR and x-ray evidence

Thallium cation complexation by calix[4]tubes has been investigated by a combination of (205)Tl, (1)H NMR and ES MS demonstrating the solution formation of a dithallium complex in which the cations are held in the calix[4]arene cavities. In addition, the structure of the complex has been determined in the solid state revealing the cations to be held exclusively by pi-cation interactions. Furthermore, this crystal structure has been used as the basis for molecular dynamics simulations to confirm that binding of the smaller K(+) cation in the calix[4]tube cryptand like array occurs via the axial route featuring a pi-cation intermediate.     

Electronic Communication between two [10]cycloparaphenylenes and Bis(azafullerene) (C59N)2 Induced by Cooperative Complexation

The complex of [10]cycloparaphenylene ([10]CPP) with bis(azafullerene) (C₅₉N)₂ is investigated experimentally and computationally. Two [10]CPP rings are bound to the dimeric azafullerene giving [10]CPP?(C₅₉N)₂?[10]CPP. Photophysical and redox properties support an electronic interaction between the components especially when the second [10]CPP is bound. Unlike [10]CPP?C₆₀, in which there is negligible electronic communication between the two species, upon photoexcitation a partial charge transfer phenomenon is revealed between [10]CPP and (C₅₉N)₂ reminiscent of CPP‐encapsulated metallofullerenes. Such an alternative electron‐rich fullerene species demonstrates C₆₀‐like ground‐state properties and metallofullerene‐like excited‐state properties opening new avenues for construction of functional supramolecular architectures with organic materials.     

Heterobismetal complexes of [26]hexaphyrin(1.1.1.1.1.1)

Au(III)Cu(III) and Au(III)Rh(I) heterobismetal complexes of meso-aryl-substituted [26]hexaphyrin were rationally prepared from a monometal Au(III) complex. The Au(III)Cu(III) complex is an aromatic molecule with a rectangular shape, while Au(III)Rh(I) complexes are out-of-plane macrocycles, being either aromatic or antiaromatic depending upon the number of conjugated pi electrons. The 26pi Au(III)Rh(I) complex was converted into an aromatic and planar 26pi Au(III)Rh(III) complex via double C-H bond activation upon refluxing in pyridine.     

Synthesis and Structure of the [Co(NioxH)2(Thio)2]2[SiF6] Complex

Anhydrous compound [Co(NioxH)₂(Thio)₂]₂[SiF₆] (I) was synthesized. Its structure was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The structures and character of intramolecular and intermolecular hydrogen bonds of complex Iand the previously studied [Co(NioxH)₂(Thio)₂]₂[SiF₆] · 3H₂O complex were compared.     

Stable [48]‐, [50]‐, and [52]Dodecaphyrins(1.1.0.1.1.0.1.1.0.1.1.0): The Largest Hückel Aromatic Molecules

[52]Dodecaphyrin(1.1.0.1.1.0.1.1.0.1.1.0) was quantitatively oxidized with 2,3‐dichloro‐5,6‐dicyano‐1,4‐benzoquinone (DDQ) to the corresponding [50]dodecaphyrin. Further oxidation of [50]dodecaphyrin with MnO₂ quantitatively afforded [48]dodecaphyrin. Of the three, [50]dodecaphyrin showed Hückel aromatic character as the largest aromatic molecule reported to date. Protonation of [50]dodecaphyrin with methanesulfonic acid (MSA) led to the formation of a planar tetraprotonated species that displayed a sharp and intense Soret‐like band at 906 nm with ε=6.5×10⁵ M ^?1 cm^?1 and Q‐band‐like bands at 1346 and 1600 nm.     

Electronic structure and molecular properties of the heptacyanorhenate [Re(CN)7]3- and [Re(CN)7]4- complexes

We report scalar relativistic and Dirac scattered wave (DSW) calculations on the heptacyanorhenate [Re(CN)7](3-) and Re(CN)7(4-) complexes. Both the ground and lowest excited states of each complex split by spin-orbit interaction by about 0.3 eV. The calculated molecular electronegativities chi indicate that the open-shell complex is less reactive than the closed-shell complex, in agreement with experimental observations. The calculations indicate that the ground state spin density is highly anisotropic and that spin-orbit effects are responsible for the magnetic anisotropy of the molecular g tensor of the Re(CN)7(3-) complex. The calculated optical electronic transitions for both complexes with a polarizable continuum model using a time-dependent density functional (TDDFT)/B3LYP formalism are in reasonable agreement with those observed in the absorption spectrum.     

Double complex salts [Ni(NH3)6]3[Fe(CN)6]2 and [Ni(NH3)6]3[Cr(CNS)6]2: Synthesis and properties

The double complex salts [Ni(NH₃)₆]₃[Fe(CN)₆]₂ and [Ni(NH₃)₆]₃[Cr(CNS)₆]₂ were synthesized and their thermal decomposition in air was studied. The values of interplanar distances in crystal lattices were determined. The compounds are proposed as precursors for producing homogeneous bimetallic nanodimensional powders.     

The (Calix[4]arene)chloromolybdate(IV) anion [MoCl(Calix)](-): a convenient entry into molybdenum Calix[4]arene chemistry

The complex (HNEt(3))[MoCl(NCMe)(Calix)] (1), prepared from the reaction of [MoCl(4)(NCMe)(2)] with p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene, H(4)Calix, in the presence of triethylamine, has been used as a source of the d(2)-[Mo(NCMe)(Calix)] fragment. Complex 1 is readily oxidized with PhICl(2) to afford the molybdenum(VI) dichloro complex [MoCl(2)(Calix)] (2). Both complexes are a convenient entry point into molybdenum(VI) and molybdenum(IV) calixarene chemistry. The reaction of 1 with trimethylphosphine and pyridine in the presence of catalytic amounts [Ag(OTf)] led to the formation of neutral d(2) complexes [Mo(PMe(3))(NCMe)(Calix)] (3) and [Mo(NC(5)H(5))(NCMe)(Calix)] (4). The role of the silver salt in the reaction mixture is presumably the oxidation of the chloromolybdate anion of 1 to give a reactive molybdenum(V) species. The same reactions can also be initiated with ferrocenium cations such as [Cp(2)Fe](BF(4)). Without the presence of coordinating ligands, the dimeric complex [[Mo(NCMe)(Calix)](2)] (5) was isolated. The reaction of 1 with Ph(2)CN(2) led to the formation of a metallahydrazone complex [Mo(N(2)CPh(2))(NCMe)(Calix)] (6), in which the diphenyldiazomethane has been formally reduced by two electrons. Molybdenum(VI) complexes were also obtained from reaction of 1 with azobenzene and sodium azide in the presence of catalytic amounts of silver salt. The reaction with azobenzene led under cleavage of the nitrogen nitrogen bond to an imido complex [Mo(NPh)(NCMe)(Calix)] (7), whereas the reaction with sodium azide afforded the mononuclear molybdenum(VI) nitrido complex (HNEt(3))[MoN(Calix)] (8).     

配合物[1-(4′-bromo-2′-fluorobenzyl)pyridinium]2[Ni(mnt)2]和[1-(4′-bromo-2′-fluorobenzyl)pyrazinium]2[Ni(mnt)2](mnt2-=maleonitriledithiolate dianion)的合成及晶体结构

本文报道两个含双(马来二氰基二硫烯)镍(Ⅱ)配合物阴离子的离子对化合物。对阳离子为1-(4′-溴-2′-氟苄基)吡啶 盐时,生成配合物1。晶体数据:三斜晶系,空间P1群,a=0.7086(2)nm,b=1.0968(3)nm,c=1.1775(3)nm,α=69.914(5)°,β=89.495(5)°,γ=74.765(5)°,V=0.8259(4)nm³,Z=1。对阳离子为1-(4′-溴-2′-氟苄基)吡嗪鎓盐时,生成配合物2。晶体数据:单斜晶系,空间群P2₁/n,a=0.71554(17)nm,b=1.4262(3)nm,c=1.6725(4)nm,β=100.396(4)°,V=1.6788(7)nm³,Z=4。两个配合物中,阴离子为拟平面结构,镍原子均位于对称中心。变换对阳离子上的芳环种类对晶体的堆积结构产生影响。     

Spectroelectrochemical studies of [Mo(dtc)_4][Eu(dtc)_4] and [Mo(dtc)_4][Er(dtc)_4]

Redox and spectroscopic properties of the eight-coordination complexes of molybdenum and the rare-earth elements Eu or Er with N,N-diethyldithiocarbamate (dtc) were characterised by cyclic voltamrnetry and UV-visible absorption spectra.The complex cation [Mo(dtc)4]+ is more stable than the complex anions [Eu(dtc)4]-and [Er(dtc)4]-in redox processes,and possesses good redox reversibility.The electron transfer number,formal standard electrode potential in the redox process for the complex cation and its diffusion coefficients were obtained by in aitu spectroelectro-chemistry.     

Heterometallic MIIRuIII2 compounds constructed from trans-[Ru(Salen)(CN)2]- and trans-[Ru(Acac)2(CN)2]-. Synthesis, structures, magnetic properties, and density functional theoretical study

The synthesis, structures, and magnetic properties of four cyano-bridged M(II)Ru(III)2 compounds prepared from the paramagnetic Ru(III) building blocks, trans-[Ru(salen)(CN)2]- 1 [H2salen = N,N'-ethylenebis(salicylideneimine)] and trans-[Ru(acac)2(CN)2]- (Hacac = acetylacetone), are described. Compound 2, {Mn(CH3OH)4[Ru(salen)(CN)2]2}.6CH3OH.2H2O, is a trinuclear complex that exhibits antiferromagnetic coupling between Mn(II) and Ru(III) centers. Compound 3, {Mn(H2O)2[Ru(salen)(CN)2]2.H2O}n, has a 2-D sheetlike structure that exhibits antiferromagnetic coupling between Mn and Ru, leading to ferrimagnetic-like behavior. Compound 4, {Ni(cyclam)[Ru(acac)2(CN)2]2}.2CH3OH.2H2O (cyclam = 1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane), is a trinuclear complex that exhibits ferromagnetic coupling. Compound 5, {Co[Ru(acac)2(CN)2]2}n, has a 3-D diamond-like interpenetrating network that exhibits ferromagnetic ordering below 4.6 K. The density functional theory (DFT) method was used to calculate the molecular magnetic orbitals and the magnetic exchange interaction between Ru(III) and M(II) (Mn(II), Ni(II)) ions.     

[Ru(bpy)_2tpphz]~(2+)与Zn~(2+)形成的双核配合物的荧光性质研究

近年来,钌多吡啶配合物与DNA的作用得到了比较广泛的研究,并且发展了一系列具有特定功能的钌配合物犤1犦。如传统的DNA分子光开关犤Ru(bpy)2dppz犦2+和犤Ru(phen)2dppz犦2+犤2,3犦(bpy=2,2'-联吡啶,phen=1,10-菲咯啉,dppz=二吡啶犤3,2-a:2',3'-c犦吩嗪)。这些配合物与DNA具有较强的结合力,在水溶液中几乎不发光,但在DNA存在下则有强烈荧光发出。这是由于配合物插入DNA的碱基对之后,保护了dppz的吡嗪环上的N原子,使其免受水分子的进攻从而导致配合物荧光的恢复。但是对于大多数的多吡啶钌配合物来讲,由于其自身较强的背景荧光或与DN…     

Polymorphism in Cs[AgZn(NCS)4]

The title compound, caesium silver zinc tetrathiocyanate, crystallizes in two polymorphic forms, in space groups P2₁/n and C2/c. Both structures form a continuous three‐dimensional network. The structure in C2/c contains a delocalized Ag atom in a binuclear‐like anion, where two [Ag(NCS)₄] units (delocalized Ag as an average) share two common NCS^? ligands.     

Crystal Structures of Uranyl Ion Complexes of Tetrahydroxy[3.1.3.1]metacyclophane (Homocalix[4]arene)

The first crystal structures of complexes of tetrahydroxy-[3.1.3.1]metacyclophanes, also termed homocalix[4]arenes, are reported. In the two uranyl ion complexes obtained, with different para-substituents, the complex core is analogous to that in tetrahomodioxacalix[4]arene complexes, with the cation in a tetra-phenoxide, distorted square-planar environment. The packing in one of these complexes comprises two different arrangements, one of them being a columnar stacking of complex molecules with sandwiched triethylammonium counter-ions hydrogen bonded to one complex and held by cation–π and CH–π interactions within the cavity of the other neighbouring one.     

Crystallographic report: Chain‐like crystal structure of [Ni(en)2Ag(CN)2] [Ag(CN)2]

[catena‐Bis(1,2‐diaminoethane)nickel(II)‐µ‐dicyanoargentate]‐dicyanoargentate, [Ni(en)₂Ag₂(CN)₄], was synthesized and its chain‐like crystal structure was determined by X‐ray crystal analysis. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis, characterization, antioxidant activities, and DNA-binding studies of (E)-N'-[1-(pyridin-2-yl)ethylidene]isonicotinohydrazide and its Pr(III) and Nd(III) complexes

A new ligand, (E)-N'-[1-(pyridin-2-yl)ethylidene]isonicotinohydrazide (HL), was prepared by condensation of 2-acetylpyridine and isonicotinohydrazide in ethanol. Its two lanthanide(III) complexes, [Nd(III)(L)(2)(NO(3))(CH(3)OH)(2)]·CH(3)CH(2)OH (1), and [Pr(III)(L)(2)(NO(3))(CH(3)OH)(2)]·CH(3)CH(2)OH (2), have been synthesized and characterized on the basis of element analyses, molar conductivities and IR spectra. The structure of complex 2 has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction. In addition, the DNA-binding properties of the two complexes have been investigated by electronic absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, circular dichroic (CD) spectroscopy and viscosity measurements. The experimental results suggest that the two complexes bind to DNA via a groove binding mode, and the binding affinity of complex 2 is higher than that of complex 1. Furthermore, the antioxidant activities (superoxide and hydroxyl radical) of the ligand and its metal complexes were determined by spectrophotometry methods in vitro. These complexes were found to possess potent antioxidant activity and be superior to standard antioxidant like mannitol.     

〔NH_4（15－C－5）_2〕〔Cd_2（SCN）_5〕配合物的晶体和分子结构

用凝胶法合成了标题化合物［ＮＨ４（１５－Ｃ－５）２］［Ｃｄ２（ＳＣＮ）５］（１５－Ｃ－５＝Ｃ１０Ｈ２０Ｏ５）的晶体，并对其进行了红外光谱、元素分析等各项物理性质的测试，并经Ｘ射线单晶结构分析得到了配合物的全部晶体学数据：Ｍｒ＝９７３．７８，正交晶系，空间群Ｐｎｍａ，晶胞参数ａ＝１０．５０７（１）Ａ，ｂ＝１６．５８４（２）Ａ，ｃ＝２３．４９４（２）Ａ，Ｖ＝４０９３．８（３）Ａ３，Ｚ＝４，Ｄｃ＝２．５８０ｇ／ｃｍ３，μ＝１３．３１ｃｍ（－１），Ｆ（０００）＝１９６８，Ｒ＝０．０７０，Ｒω＝０．０８５。结构分析结果表明，配阳离子是由一个ＮＨ４＋和两个１５－Ｃ－５组成的，ＮＨ４＋没有进入１５－Ｃ－５空腔内，而是位于两个１５－Ｃ－５之间，呈夹心结构；配阴离子是以［Ｃｄ２（ＳＣＮ）５］为单元的阴离子长键，其中一组ＳＣＮ－被四个Ｃｄ离子共享，其余两组ＳＣＮ－被两个Ｃｄ离子共享，呈变形八面体构型。配阳离子［ＮＨ４（１５－Ｃ５）２］＋和配阴离子［Ｃｄ２（ＳＣＮ）５］－间靠静电力结合成配合物晶体。     

N‐[Tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl]glycine (tricine)

The title compound, C₆H₁₃NO₅, adopts a zwitterionic form where the carboxylic acid H atom is transferred to the amino group. The methyl–glycine backbone is planar. The tris(hydroxy­methyl)­methyl group is rotated as a rigid group around the amino–methyl bond by 22 (1)° and the carboxylic acid plane is rotated by 19.76 (12)° from the plane of the main skeleton. Apart from their H atoms, the three hydroxy­methyl groups adopt a propeller‐like conformation around the amino–methyl bond, close to C₃ symmetry.     

A Bis(p-tert-butyloctahomotetraoxacalix[8]arene) Capsule with [(UO2)2(OH)2] Links and a Disordered [Rb4(H2O)4] Inner Core

p-tert-Butyloctahomotetraoxacalix[8]arene (LH⁸) reacts with uranyl nitrate hexahydrate in the presence of rubidium hydroxide to give a mixed complex that can be viewed as a tetrauranate dimer [(UO²)⁴(LH⁴)²(OH)⁴] containing four disordered rubidium ions and water molecules. Two uranyl ions are complexed in an “external” fashion by each macrocycle, each of them bound to two phenoxide groups and one ether group, as well as to two bridging hydroxide ions. The latter ensure the formation of a dimeric capsule that contains the disordered set of alkali metal ions. Apart from water molecules, the Rb⁺ ions are bound to the uranyl oxo groups directed towards the inner cavity, and to phenol and ether oxygen atoms from the macrocycle. The resulting octanuclear complex presents an unprecedented geometry evidencing the assembling potential of uranyl ions.

p-tert-Butyloctahomotetraoxacalix[8]arene (LH₈) reacts with uranyl nitrate hexahydrate in the presence of rubidium hydroxide to give a mixed complex that can be viewed as a tetrauranate dimer [(UO₂)₄(LH₄)₂(OH)₄] containing four disordered rubidium ions and water molecules. Two uranyl ions are complexed in an “external” fashion by each macrocycle, each of them bound to two phenoxide groups and one ether group, as well as to two bridging hydroxide ions. The latter ensure the formation of a dimeric capsule that contains the disordered set of alkali metal ions. Apart from water molecules, the Rb^+| ions are bound to the uranyl oxo groups directed towards the inner cavity, and to phenol and ether oxygen atoms from the macrocycle. The resulting octanuclear complex presents an unprecedented geometry evidencing the assembling potential of uranyl ions.     

Cerium(III) dialkyl dithiocarbamates from [Ce[N(SiMe3)2]3] and tetraalkylthiuram disulfides, and [Ce(kappa2-S2CNEt2)4] from the Ce(III) precursor; Tb(III) and Nd(III) analogues

The synthesis and characterisation of the first neutral cerium dialkyl dithiocarbamate complexes, using a novel oxidative displacement of the amido ligands of [Ce[N(SiMe3)2]3] by tetraalkylthiuram disulfides [R2NC(S)S]2(R = Me, Et) in thf solution, are reported. In the absence of other donors, the complexes [Ce(kappa2-S2CNMe2)3(thf)2] and Ce(kappa2-S2CNEt2)3) 3 were obtained. The addition of a polypyridyl ligand allowed easy access to a range of complexes of general formula [Ce(kappa2-S2CNR2)3(L[intersection]L)][R = Me and L([intersection])L = 2,2'-bipy (4), or 4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline (6); or R = Et and L[intersection]L = 2,2'-bipy (5)]. Brief exposure of the Ce(III) dithiocarbamate to oxygen gas afforded in high yield the diamagnetic, crystalline Ce(IV) dithiocarbamate [Ce(kappa2-S2CNEt2)4)] 7. The neodymium (8) and terbium (10) complexes, isoleptic with 2, were prepared from the appropriate 4f metal (Ln) bis(trimethylsilyl)amide [Ln[pN(SiMe3)2]3][Ln = Nd or Tb (9)] and [Me2NC(S)S]2. The structures of the crystalline complexes, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9 and 10 have been determined by X-ray crystallography. Some evidence has been obtained for the formation of the cerium(IV) complex Ce[N(SiMe3)2]2(kappa2-S2CNMe2)2. The cerium(IV) complex 7 has the metal coordinated to eight sulfur atoms of four planar chelating S2CNC2 moities and its geometry is intermediate between dodecahedral and square prismatic; the mean Ce-S bond length of 2.803 A in 7 compares with the 2.950 A in the Ce(III) complex 2.