Synthesis and crystal structure of nickel(II) dinitrate molecular complex with 3,5-lutidine

Complex [Ni(NO₃)₂(3,5-lutidine)₃] (3,5-lutidine, 3,5-Lut-C₇H₉N) was synthesized, and its crystal structure was determined. Complex crystals are monoclinic: space group Cc, a = 14.445(1) Å, b = 10.024(1) Å, c = 17.607(1) Å, β = 108.96(1)°, V = 2411(1) ų, ρ_calcd = 2.389 g/cm³, Z = 4. The structure is built of discrete neutral complexes [Ni(3,5-Lut)₃(NO₃)₂]. The coordination sphere of Ni²⁺ ions is a disordered octahedron, which consists of three crystallographically nonequivalent lutidine ligands (Ni-N, 2.059–2.124 Å) and two oxygen ions of the two nitrate ions (Ni-O, 2.047–2.258 Å).     

Structural studies of nickel(II) complexes with 1-<Emphasis Type="Italic">tert</Emphasis>-butylimidazole-2-thione and 3-phenyl-5-methyl-pyrazole ligands

The nickel(II) complexes dichlorobis(1-tert-butylimidazole-2-thione)nickel(II) [Ni(tm ^t-Bu)₂Cl₂] (1), dinitratobis(1-tert-butylimidazole-2-thione)nickel(II) [Ni(tm ^t-Bu)₂(NO₃)₂] (2), dichloro-bis(3-phenyl-5-methyl-pyrazole)(1-tert-butylimidazole-2-thione)nickel(II) [Ni(pz^Ph,MeH)₂(tm ^t-Bu)Cl₂] (3) and dinitratobis(3-phenyl-5-methyl-pyrazole)(1-tert-butylimidazole-2-thione)nickel(II) [Ni(pz^Ph,MeH)₂(tm ^t-Bu)(NO₃)₂] (4) have been synthesized and studied. The single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis was carried out for 1 and 4 {Bruker Kappa Apex-II CCD diffractometer, MoK _α radiation}. Crystal data for 1: monoclinic C2/c, a = 16.949(2) Å, b = 8.6647(10) Å, c = 15.461(3) Å, β = 117.662(4)°, V = 2011.1(5) ų, Z = 4, D _calc = 1.460 g/cm³. Crystal data for 4: triclinic P-1, a = 9.9775(7) Å, b = 11.2254(8) Å, c = 14.8068(10) Å, α = 75.401(4)°, β = 87.422(4)°, γ = 74.874(4)°, V = 1548.86(19) ų, Z = 2, D _calc = 1.405 g/cm³. Coordination core of complex 1 adopts distorted tetrahedral geometry whereas core 4 has distorted octahedral geometry. The bonded nitrates are of two types coordinating as monodentate and bidentate ligands.     

Crystal structure of a complex of nickel(II) with 2-amino-4-imino-2-pentene

The structure of a nickel(II) complex with 2-amino-4-iminopentane is determined by X-ray crystallography at 150 K. Crystal data for C₁₀H₁₈N₄Ni are: a = 10.9802(3)Å, b = 13.5780(4)Å, c = 8.0935(2)Å, β = 107.304(1)°, space group P2₁/c, V = 1152.04(5) ų, Z = 4, d _x = 1.459 g/cm³, R = 0.0283. The structure is molecular; the metal atom is coordinated by four nitrogen atoms of two β-diimine ligands. The Ni-N distances in Ni(NacNac)₂ fall within 1.8571–1.8623 Å. The molecules in the crystal are joined by only van der Waals interactions.     

Synthesis,structure, and properties of V<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript>(XO<Subscript>4</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript> (X = S,Se)

Compounds described as V₂O₃(XO₄)₂, where X = S or Se, were prepared from vanadium(V) oxide mixtures with concentrated sulfuric and selenic acids. The physicochemical properties of the products were studied; for V₂O₃(SeO₄)₂, the crystal structure was determined by powder X-ray diffraction and neutron diffraction, and its key differences from the structure of V₂O₃(SO₄)₂ were identified. V₂O₃(SeO₄)₂ crystallizes in the monoclinic system with the unit cell parameters a = 15.3831(2)Å, b = 5.54096(5)Å, c = 9.71644(7)Å, β = 111.886(1)°, V = 768.51ų, space group C2/c (no. 15).     

Lead lanthanum and strontium lanthanum germanovanadates with apatite and oxyapatite structures

New compounds Pb₄La(GeO₄)₂(VO₄)(I) and Sr₅La₅(GeO₄)₅(VO₄)O(II) were prepared and identified. Compound I has the structure of apatite, a = 10.108(1) Å, c = 7.369(1) Å, V = 652.1(2) ų. Compound II has the structure of oxyapatite, a = 9.9028(5) Å, c = 7.3162(4) Å, V = 621.34(6) ų.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of (NH<Subscript>4</Subscript>)(CN<Subscript>3</Subscript>H<Subscript>6</Subscript>)[UO<Subscript>2</Subscript>(SeO<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>]

Single crystals of (NH₄)(CN₃H₆)[UO₂(SeO₃)₂] (I) are synthesized and studied by X-ray diffraction analysis. The compound crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system with the unit cell parameters: a = 7.0051(2) Å, b = 9.4234(3) Å, c = 9.5408(3) Å, α = 88.727(1)°, β = 70.565(1)°, γ= 77.034(1)°, space group P ₁, Z = 2, R = 0.0224. The main structural units of crystals I are the [UO₂(SeO₃)₂]^2? chains of the crystal-chemical group AB²B₁₁ (A = UO ₂ ²⁺ , B₂= SeO₃ ^2?, B₁₁= SeO₃ ^2?) of the uranyl complexes. The uranium-containing complexes are joined into a three-dimensional framework by the ammonium and guanidinium ions and a system of hydrogen bonds.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of copper(II) and nickel(II) complexes derived from 2-bromo-4-chloro-6-[(2-methylaminoethylimino)methyl]phenol

A new centrosymmetric mononuclear copper(II) complex [Cu(L)₂](ClO₄)₂ (I) and a new centrosymmetric mononuclear nickel(II) complex [Ni(L)₂(MeOH)₂](ClO₄)₂ (II), where L is the zwitterionic ligand 2-bromo-4-chloro-6-[(2-methylammonioethylimino)methyl]phenolate, have been prepared from the Schiff base 2-bromo-4-chloro-6-[(2-methylaminoethylimino)methyl]phenol with copper perchlorate and nickel perchlorate, respectively. The complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectra, and single-cyrstal X-ray diffraction (CIF files CCDC nos. 1408054 (I) and 1407973 (II)). Complex I crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with unit cell dimensions a = 7.7736(4), b = 21.608(1), c = 8.5194(4) Å, β = 93.907(2)°, V = 1427.7(1) ų, Z = 2, R ₁ = 0.0546, and wR ₂ = 0.1531. Complex II crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with unit cell dimensions a = 21.324(3), b = 16.821(2), c = 9.425(1) Å, β = 90.114(2)°, V = 3380.5(7) ų, Z = 4, R ₁ = 0.0693, and wR ₂ = 0.1627. The Cu atom in I is in square planar coordination, and the Ni atom in II is in octahedral coordination.     

Synthesis and structure investigation of Co(III) complex salts with the perrhenate anion

Complex salts of the composition [Co(NH₃)₆](ReO₄)₃·2H₂O (I), [Co(en)₃](ReO₄)₃ (II), [Co(NH₃)₅H₂O](ReO₄)₃·2H₂O (III), and [Co(NH₃)₅Cl](ReO₄)₂·0.5H₂O (IV) are obtained. Their crystal structures are determined by single crystal XRD. Crystallographic characteristics: (I) a = 9.9797(3) Å, b = 12.6994(3) Å, c = 14.7415(4) Å, β = 102.870(1)°, C2/c space group; (II) a = 8.0615(3) Å, b = 8.4483(4) Å c = 8.8267(4) Å, α = 61.923(2)°, β = 89.552(2)°, γ = 72.295(2)°, P1 space group; (III) a = 8.0086(4) Å, b = 12.9839(6) Å, c = 17.5122(7) Å, β=91.858(1)°, P2₁/n space group; (IV) a = 14.9446(3) Å, b = 14.6562(4) Å, c = 12.2434(4) Å, Cmc2₁ space group.     

Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes incorporating <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-acetimidoylacetamidine ligand: Synthesis and structures

Two new square planar complexes with the formula Co(L)₂ · CH₃OH (1) and Ni(L)₂ · CH₃OH (2) (HL = HN{C(Me)=NH}₂ = N-acetimidoylacetamidine) have been synthesized by solvothermal reactions in methanol/acetonitrile. N-acetimidoylacetamidine ligand was derived from the self-condensation reaction of acetonitrile, and the reaction was promoted by the cooperation of M(II) (M = Co in 1 and M = Ni in 2) with diphenylcarbazide. 1 and 2 are characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis and infrared spectrum. Both complexes crystallize in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 9.329(6) Å, b = 11.494(7) Å, c = 13.040(8) Å, β = 92.945(11)°, V = 1396.3(16) ų and Z = 4 for 1, and a = 9.323(4)Å, b = 11.512(5) Å, c = 13.020(6)Å, β = 92.819(7)°, V = 1395.7(10)ų and Z = 4 for 2.     

Synthesis and crystal structures of the nickel(II) complex with nitronyl nitroxide

Two nickel(II) complexes [Ni(NIT-l′-MeBzlrn)₂(Dca)₂] (I, II) (NIT-l′-MeBzIm = 2-{2′-[(l′methyl)benzimidazolyl]}-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-l-oxyl-3-oxide) have been prepared and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. They are structural epimers. The complexe crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, Z = 4. Crystal data: C₃₄H₃₈N₁₄NiO₄, M _r = 765.49, a = 15.019(3), b = 18.803(4), c = 15.756(3) Å, β = 109.399(3)°, γ = 90° (I); a = 13.934(3), b = 11.046(2), c = 24.570(5) Å, β = 90.024(2)° (II). The X-ray analysis reveals that Ni²⁺ ion resides in a distorted octahedral center. The complex was linked by intermolecular hydrogen bonds, resulting in a ID chain structure for I and a 2D network configuration for II.     

Syntheses,characterization, and crystal structures of two dinuclear nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes with Schiff bases

The phenolic azide bridged dinuclear nickel(II) complex, [Ni₂(L¹)₂(N₃)(H₂O)(μ_1,1-N₃)] · EtOH (I), and the thiocyanate bridged dinuclear copper(II) complex, [Cu₂(L²)₂(μ_1,1-NCS)₂] (II), where L¹ and L² are the deprotonated forms of 2-mothoxy-6-[(2-piperidin-1-ylethylimino)methyl]phenol and 2,4-dichloro-6-[(2-methylaminoethylimino)methyl]phenol, respectively, were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal of I is orthorhombic: space group Pbca, a = 12.172(1), b = 20.953(1), c = 29.779(2) Å, V = 7594.8(9) ų, Z = 8. The crystal of II is monoclinic: space group P2₁/n, a = 8.7615(11), b = 19.672(2), c = 16.568(2) Å, β = 99.449(2)°, V = 2816.9(6) ų, Z = 4. The Ni atoms in I are in octahedral coordinations, and the Cu atoms in II are in square-pyramidal coordinations.     

Tetramminenickel hydrogen hexamolybdometalates(III)

Tetramminenickel hydrogen hexamolybdoaluminate and hexamolybdogallate(III) of compositions [Ni(NH₃)₄] · H[AlMo₆O₁₈(OH)₆] · 10H₂O (I) and [Ni(NH₃)₄] · H[GaMo₆O₁₈(OH)₆] · 10H₂O (II) were synthesized and characterized by mass spectrometry, thermogravimetry, X-ray powder diffraction, and IR spectroscopy. Their crystals are triclinic. For compound I, a= 17.30 Å, b= 14.69 Å, c= 10.45 Å, α = 129.07, β = 65.91°, γ = 138.01°, V = 1338.7l ų, ρ_calcd = 2.75g/cm³, Z = 2; for compound II, a = 17.38 Å, b= 14.75 Å, c= 10.51 Å, α = 131.38°, β= 65.96°, γ = 138.09, V = 1338.15 ų, ρ_calcd = 2.68 g/cm³, Z = 2.     

Synthesis,crystal structures,and antibacterial activities of Schiff base nickel(II) and cadmium(II) complexes with tridentate Schiff bases

Reaction of tridentate Schiff bases with nickel and cadmium salts in methanol afforded two new mononuclear complexes, [Ni(L¹)₂] (I) and [Cd(L²)₂] (II), where L¹ and L² are the anions of 2-bromo-4-chloro-6-[(3-dimethylaminopropylimino)methyl]phenol (HL¹) and 2-bromo-4-chloro-6-[(3-morpholin-4-ylpropylimino)methyl]phenol (HL²), respectively. The complexes were characterized by singlecrystal X-ray diffraction (CIF files CCDC nos. 1428653 (I) and 1428654 for (II)), FT-IR, and elemental analysis. Complex I crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2 ₁/c, with a = 8.8216(8), b = 14.0424(8), c = 11.8687(12) Å, β = 111.238(2)°, V = 1370.4(2) ų, Z = 2. Complex II crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2 ₁/n, with a = 9.6774(4), b = 15.8970(6), c = 20.3144(7) Å, β = 90.408(2)°, V = 3125.1(2) ų, Z = 4. The metal atoms in the complexes are coordinated by two tridentate Schiff base ligands, forming octahedral coordination. The free Schiff bases and the complexes were assayed for antibacterial activities. Both complexes are more active against the bacteria than the free Schiff bases. Complex II has the MIC value of 0.39 μg mL^–1 against Bacillus subtilis.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of a cyanide-bridged one-dimensional nickel complex with <Emphasis Type="Italic">trans</Emphasis>-Cn-Ni(En)<Subscript>2</Subscript>-CN structure

The synthesis and crystal structure of the cyano-bridged complex {Ni(En)₂[Ni(CN)₄]} _n are reported. The complex was synthesized by the reaction of [Ni(En)₂](ClO₄)₂ and K₂[Ni(CN)₄] in an H-shaped tube. The crystals are monoclinic, space group P2₁/c with a = 7.0917(4), b = 10.6629(5), c = 9.4975(5) Å, β = 108.193°, M = 170.85, Z = 4, V = 682.27(6) ų. The title complex reveals the trans-CN-Ni(En)₂-NC structure.     

Crystal structures of a family of layered coordination polymers containing divalent metal ions (Mn<Superscript>2+</Superscript>, Co<Superscript>2+</Superscript>, Ni<Superscript>2+</Superscript> and Zn<Superscript>2+</Superscript>) and the 3-amino 4-methyl benzoate ion

The syntheses and crystal structures of the layered coordination polymers M(C₈H₈NO₂)₂ [M = Mn (1), Co (2), Ni (3) and Zn (4)] are described. These isostructural compounds contain centrosymmetric trans-MN₂O₄ octahedra as parts of infinite sheets; the ligand bonds to three adjacent metal ions in μ³-N,O,O′ mode from both its carboxylate O atoms and its amine N atom. In each case, weak intra-sheet N–H?O and C–H?O hydrogen bonds may help to consolidate the structure. Crystal data: 1, C₁₆H₁₆MnN₂O₄, M _r = 355.25, monoclinic, P2₁/c (No. 14), a = 10.6534(2) Å, b = 4.3990(1) Å, c = 15.5733(5) Å, β = 95.1827(10)°, V = 726.85(3) ų, Z = 2, R(F) = 0.026, wR(F ²) = 0.067. 2, C₁₆H₁₆CoN₂O₄, M _r = 359.24, monoclinic, P2₁/c (No. 14), a = 10.6131(10) Å, b = 4.3374(4) Å, c = 15.3556(17) Å, β = 95.473(4)°, V = 703.65(12) ų, Z = 2, R(F) = 0.041, wR(F ²) = 0.091. 3, C₁₆H₁₆N₂NiO₄, M _r = 359.02, monoclinic, P2₁/c (No. 14), a = 10.6374(4) Å, b = 4.2964(2) Å, c = 15.2827(8) Å, β = 95.9744(14)°, V = 694.66(6) ų, Z = 2, R(F) = 0.028, wR(F ²) = 0.070. 4, C₁₆H₁₆N₂O₄Zn, M _r = 365.68, monoclinic, P2₁/c (No. 14), a = 10.6385(5) Å, b = 4.2967(3) Å, c = 15.2844(8) Å, β = 95.941(3)°, V = 694.89(7) ų, Z = 2, R(F) = 0.038, wR(F ²) = 0.107.     

Synthesis and structures of polyiodide acetamide complexes of transition metals

Polyiodides of acetamide complexes of transition elements have been synthesized and studied by X-ray diffraction analysis. Compounds [M(AA)₆][I₁₀] (M = Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn) are isostructural with the earlier studied cadmium compound. The crystals of [Co(AA)₄(H₂O)₂][I₁₂] are monoclinic: a = 17.486(6) Å, b = 15.015(4) Å, c = 7.8309(15) Å, β = 99.87(2)°, V = 2025.6(10) ų, space group C2/m, Z = 4. The crystals of [Ni(AA)₆][I₃]₂ are monoclinic: a = 23.032(9) Å, b = 12.176(4) Å, c = 18.274(5) Å, β = 139.22(3)°, V = 3347.0(19) ų, space group Cc, Z = 4.     

Crystal structure and properties of [M(NH<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>5</Subscript>Cl](NO<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>, (M = Ir,Rh, Ru)

The crystal structures of compounds from the series [M(NH₃)₅Cl](NO₃)₂, (M = Ir, Rh, Ru) were described. The compounds crystallized in the tetragonal crystal system, space group I4, Z = 2. Crystal data for [Ir(NH₃)₅Cl](NO₃)₂ (I): a = 7.6061(1) Å, b = 7.6061(1) Å, c = 10.4039(2) Å, V = 601.894(16) ų, ρ_calc = 2.410 g/cm³, R = 0.0087; [Rh(NH₃)₅Cl](NO₃)₂ (II): a = 7.5858(5) Å, b = 7.5858(5) Å, c = 10.41357(7) Å, V = 599.24(7) ų, ρ_calc = 1.926 g/cm³, R = 0.0255; [Ru(NH₃)₅Cl](NO₃)₂ (III): a = 7.5811(6) Å, b = 7.5811(6) Å, c = 10.5352(14) Å, V = 605.49(11) ų, ρ_calc = 1.896 g/cm³, R = 0.0266. The compounds were defined by IR spectroscopy and XRPA and thermal analyses.     

Structure and properties of the volatile isomers of bis(1,1,1-trifluoro-5,5-dimethylhexane-2,4-dionato) of platinum(II)

In the work, isomeric complexes of platinum(II) with the (ptac)^–1 pivaloyltrifluoroacetonate ion (Pt((CH₃)₃–CO–CH–CO–CF₃)₂) are studied. The synthesis and chromatographic separation of Pt(ptac)₂ isomers are described, TGA data for the separated isomers are given, and the crystal structures of the solid phases are studied. The cis-Pt(ptac)₂ complex crystallizes in the space group P-1, a = 10.7091(4) Å, b = 12.7787(6) Å, c = 16.0154(8) Å, α = 92.389(2)°, β = 90.868(2)°, γ = 112.1260(10)°, V = 2027.39(16) ų, Z = 4, d _calc = 1.918 g/cm³. The trans-Pt(ptac)₂ complex crystallizes in the space group C2/m, a = 13.3235(5) Å, b = 8.5515(3) Å, c = 9.6694(3) Å, β = 118.5880(10)°, V = 967.38(6) Å3, Z = 2, d _calc = 2.010 g/cm3. The structures of the complexes are molecular, the Pt atom has a square coordination of four oxygen atoms of two ligands; for cis-Pt(ptac)2, the Pt–Oav distance is 1.968 Å, for trans-Pt(ptac)2 it is 1.980 Å.     

Crystal structure of dimethylgold(III) 8-hydroxyquinolinate and 8-mercaptoquinolinate

A crystal-chemical study of dimethylgold(III) complexes with 8-hydroxyquinoline (CH₃)₂Au(OR) and 8-mercaptoquinoline (CH₃)₂Au(SR) (R = C₉H₆N) was performed. Crystal data for (CH₃)₂Au(OR): a = 8.7133(17) Å, b = 27.875(6) Å, c = 8.6688(17) Å, β = 102.76(3)°, Z = 8, ρ(calc) = 2.401 g/cm³, space group P2₁/c, R = 0.0909; for (CH₃)₂Au(SR): a = 3.5401(7) Å, b = 15.689(3) Å, c = 19.910(4) Å, β = 99.81(3)°, Z = 4, ρ(calc) = 2.361 g/cm³, space group P2₁/c, R = 0.0712. Both structures are molecular and involve neutral (CH₃)₂Au(L) molecules, L = C₉H₆NO or C₉H₆NS. In the structures, the molecules are arranged in stacks joined by van der Waals interactions. The average Au…Au intrastack distances are 3.57 Å and 4.34 Å for (CH₃)₂Au(OR) and 3.5 Å for (CH₃)₂Au(SR).     

Structure and properties of terbium(III) dipivaloylmethanate and its adducts with Bipy and Phen

The complex of terbium(III) with dipivaloylmethane (2,2,6,6-tetramethylheptane-3,5-dione = Htmhd) [Tb(tmhd)₃]₂ (1) and two its adducts with bipyridyl (Bipy) and phenanthroline (Tb(tmhd)₃·Bipy (2) and Tb(tmhd)₃·Phen (3)) are synthesized and analyzed by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystals of [Tb(tmhd)₃]₂ (1) belong to the monoclinic crystal system: P2₁/n space group, a = 12.2238(2) Å, b = 27.6369(5) Å, c = 21.8740(4) Å, β = 105.146(1)°, V = 7133.0(2)ų, Z = 4; the crystals of Tb(tmhd)₃·Bipy (2) and Tb(tmhd)₃·Phen (3) belong to the triclinic crystal system with unit cell parameters: (2) \(P\bar 1\) space group, a = 11.0554(6) Å, b = 12.2761(7) Å, c = 17.7096(8) Å, α = 77.457(2)°, β = 85.557(2)°, γ = 69.659(2)°, V = 2199.8(2) ų, Z = 2; (3) \(P\bar 1\) space group, a = 10.8814(3) Å, b = 12.2852(4) Å, c = 18.3590(6) Å, α = 80.463(1)°, β = 87.587(1)°, γ = 68.640(1)°, V = 2253.6(1) ų, Z = 2. The structures of the complexes are molecular and involve isolated [Tb₂(tmhd)₆] (1), Tb(tmhd)₃·Bipy (2), and Tb(tmhd)₃·Phen (3) molecules. The thermal properties of the obtained terbium complexes are studied by TG-DTA.