Über die Schichtstruktur von Cu2(H2O)4[C4H4N2][C6H2(COO)4]·2H2O

The Layered Structure of Cu₂(H₂O)₄[C₄H₄N₂][C₆H₂(COO)₄]·2H₂O Triclinic single crystals of Cu₂(H₂O)₄[C₄H₄N₂][C₆H₂(COO)₄]·2H₂O have been grown in an aqueous silica gel. Space group (Nr. 2), a = 723.94(7) pm, b = 813.38(14) pm, c = 931.0(2) pm, α = 74.24(2)°, β = 79.24(2)°, γ = 65.451(10)°, V = 0.47819(14) nm³, Z = 1. Cu²⁺ is coordinated in a distorted, octahedral manner by two water molecules, three oxygen atoms of the pyromellitate anions and one nitrogen atom of pyrazine (Cu—O 194.1(2)–229.3(3) pm; Cu–N 202.0(2) pm). The connection of Cu²⁺ and [C₆H₂(COO)₄)]^4? yields infinite strands, which are linked by pyrazine molecules to form a two‐dimensional coordination polymer. Thermogravimetric analysis in air showed that the dehydrated compound was stable between 175 and 248 °C. Further heating yielded CuO.     

[Mn(H2O)2]4[HNC5H4(COO)]2[C6H2(COO)4]2·4H2O — Ein dreidimensionales Koordinationspolymer mit Gastwassermolekülen in kanalartigen Hohlräumen

[Mn(H₂O)₂]₄[HNC₅H₄(COO)]₂[C₆H₂(COO)₄]₂·4H₂O — A Three‐dimensional Coordination Polymer with Guest Water Molecules in Channel‐like Voids Single crystals of [Mn(H₂O)₂]₄[HNC₅H₄(COO)]₂[C₆H₂(COO)₄]₂·4H₂O have been prepared in aqueous solution at 55 °C. Space group P1¯ (no. 2), a = 999.7(2), b = 1314.4(2), c = 1645.8(2) pm, α = 101.096(8)°, β = 92.796(14)°, γ = 96.03(2)°, V = 2.1053(5) nm³, Z = 2. There are four unique Mn²⁺ which are coordinated in a distorted, octahedral manner by two water molecules, three oxygen atoms of the pyromellitate anions and one oxygen atom of isonicotinic acid (Mn—O 208.6(2) — 227.3(3) pm). The connection of Mn²⁺ and [C₆H₂(COO)₄]^4— yields a three‐dimensional coordination polymer with two different, channel‐like voids extending parallel to [110]. The first channel accomodates water molecules, the second channel is filled by isonicotinic acid molecules. Thermogravimetric analysis in air revealed that the loss of water of crystallisation occurs in two steps between 97 and 200 °C. The dehydrated sample was stable between 200 and 340 °C. Further decomposition yielded Mn₃O₄.     

M(H2O)2(4,4′‐bipy)[C6H4(COO)2]·2H2O (M = Mn2+, Co2+) – Zwei isotype Koordinationspolymere mit Schichtstruktur

M(H₂O)₂(4,4′‐bipy)[C₆H₄(COO)₂]·2H₂O (M = Mn²⁺, Co²⁺) – Two Isotypic Coordination Polymers with Layered Structure Monoclinic single crystals of Mn(H₂O)₂(4,4′‐bipy)[C₆H₄(COO)₂]·2H₂O ( 1 ) and Co(H₂O)₂(4,4′‐bipy)[C₆H₄(COO)₂]· 2H₂O ( 2 ) have been prepared in aqueous solution at 80 °C. Space group P2/n (no. 13), Z = 2; 1 : a = 769.20(10), b = 1158.80(10), c = 1075.00(10) pm, β = 92.67(2)°, V = 0.9572(2) nm³; 2 : a = 761.18(9), b = 1135.69(9), c = 1080.89(9) pm, β = 92.276(7)°, V = 0.9337(2) nm³. M²⁺ (M = Mn, Co), which is situated on a twofold crystallographic axis, is coordinated in a moderately distorted octahedral fashion by two water molecules, two oxygen atoms of the phthalate anions and two nitrogen atoms of 4,4′‐biypyridine ( 1 : M–O 219.5(2), 220.1(2) pm, M–N 225.3(2), 227.2(2) pm; 2 : Co–O 212.7(2), 213.7(2) pm, Co–N 213.5(3), 214.9(3) pm). M²⁺ and [C₆H₄(COO)₂)]^2? build up chains, which are linked by 4,4′‐biyridine molecules to yield a two‐dimensional coordination polymer with layers parallel to (001).Thermogravimetric analysis in air of 1 indicated a loss of water of crystallization between 154 and 212 °C and in 2 between 169 and 222 °C.     

Crystal Structures of [Mn2(H2O)4(phen)2(C4H4O4)2] · 2 H2O and [Mn(phen)2(H2O)2][Mn(phen)2(C4H4O4)](C4H4O4) · 7 H2O

Reactions of 1,10‐phenanthroline monohydrate, Na₂C₄H₄O₄ · 6 H₂O and MnSO₄ · H₂O in CH₃OH/H₂O yielded a mixture of [Mn₂(H₂O)₄(phen)₂(C₄H₄O₄)₂] · 2 H₂O ( 1 ) and [Mn(phen)₂(H₂O)₂][Mn(phen)₂(C₄H₄O₄)](C₄H₄O₄) · 7 H₂O ( 2 ). The crystal structure of 1 (P1 (no. 2), a = 8.257(1) Å, b = 8.395(1) Å, c = 12.879(2) Å, α = 95.33(1)°, β = 104.56(1)°, γ = 106.76(1)°, V = 814.1(2) ų, Z = 1) consists of the dinuclear [Mn₂(H₂O)₄(phen)₂(C₄H₄O₄)₂] molecules and hydrogen bonded H₂O molecules. The centrosymmetric dinuclear molecules, in which the Mn atoms are octahedrally coordinated by two N atoms of one phen ligand and four O atoms from two H₂O molecules and two bis‐monodentate succinato ligands, are assembled via π‐π stacking interactions into 2 D supramolecular layers parallel to (101) (d(Mn–O) = 2.123–2.265 Å, d(Mn–N) = 2.307 Å). The crystal structure of 2 (P1 (no. 2), a = 14.289(2) Å, b = 15.182(2) Å, c = 15.913(2) Å, α = 67.108(7)°, β = 87.27(1)°, γ = 68.216(8)°, V = 2934.2(7) ų, Z = 2) is composed of the [Mn(phen)₂(H₂O)₂]²⁺ cations, [Mn(phen)₂(C₄H₄O₄)] complex molecules, (C₄H₄O₄)^2– anions, and H₂O molecules. The (C₄H₄O₄)^2– anions and H₂O molecules form 3 D hydrogen bonded network and the cations and complex molecules in the tunnels along [001] and [011], respectively, are assembled via the π‐π stacking interactions into 1 D supramolecular chains. The Mn atoms are octahedrally coordinated by four N atoms of two bidentate chelating phen ligands and two water O atoms or two carboxyl O atoms (d(Mn–O) = 2.088–2.129 Å, d(Mn–N) = 2.277–2.355 Å). Interestingly, the succinato ligands in the complex molecules assume gauche conformation bidentately to chelate the Mn atoms into seven‐membered rings.     

Solvothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Two Thioantimonate(V) Compounds with the [SbS4]3— Anion Acting as a Monodentate Ligand: [Mn(C6H18N4)(C6H19N4)]SbS4 and [Mn(C6H14N2)3]2[Mn(C6H14N2)2(SbS4)2]·6H2O

The two novel thioantimonate(V) compounds [Mn(C₆H₁₈N₄)(C₆H₁₉N₄)]SbS₄ ( I ) and [Mn(C₆H₁₄N₂)₃][Mn(C₆H₁₄N₂)₂(SbS₄)₂]·6H₂O ( II ) were synthesized under solvothermal conditions by reacting elemental Mn, Sb and S in the stoichiometric ratio in 5 ml tris(2‐aminoethyl)amine (tren) at 140 °C or chxn (trans‐1, 2‐diaminocyclohexane, aqueous solution 50 %) at 130 °C. Compound I crystallises in the triclinic space group P1¯, a = 9.578(2), b = 11.541(2), c = 12.297(2)Å, α = 62.55(1), β = 85.75(1), γ = 89.44(1)°, V = 1202.6(4)ų, Z = 2, and II in the monoclinic space group C2/c, a = 32.611(2), b = 13.680(1), c = 19.997(1)Å, β = 117.237(5)°, V = 7931.7(8)ų, Z = 4. In I the Mn²⁺ cation is surrounded by one tetradentate tren molecule, one protonated tren acting as a monodentate ligand and a monodentate [SbS₄]^3— anion yielding a distorted octahedral environment. In II one unique Mn²⁺ ion is in an octahedral environment of three bidentate chxn molecules and the second independent Mn²⁺ ion is coordinated by two chxn ligands and two monodentate [SbS₄]^3— units leading to a distorted octahedral surrounding. The compounds were investigated and characterized with thermal and spectroscopic methods.     

[(C6H10)(NH3)2][Ni(H2O)4C6H2(COO)4]·4H2O – A Coordination Polymer with the Chain‐like Polyanion {Ni(H2O)4[C6H2(COO)4]2−}n

Triclinic single crystals of [(C₆H₁₀)(NH₃)₂][Ni(H₂O)₄C₆H₂(COO)₄]·4H₂O have been prepared in aqueous solution at 55 °C. Space group (Nr. 2), a = 691.23(6), b = 924.84(5), c = 1082.43(7) pm, α = 74.208(6)°, β = 75.558(7)°, γ = 68.251(6)°, V = 0.60985(7) nm³, Z = 1. The Nickel(II) species, located on a crystallographic inversion centre, is coordinated in a trans‐octahedral fashion by two oxygen atoms stemming from the centrosymmetric pyromellitate anions and four from water molecules (Ni–O 205.82(12) – 208.11(13) pm). The connection between Ni²⁺ and [C₆H₂(COO)₄)]^4? leads to infinite chain‐like polyanions extending parallel to with {Ni(H₂O)₄[C₆H₂(COO)₄]^2?}_n composition. [(C₆H₁₀)(NH₃)₂]²⁺‐cations are accomodated between the chains, compensating for the negative charge of the polyanions. Thermogravimetric analysis in air showed that the loss of water of crystallisation occurs in two steps between 102 and 206 °C, corresponding to the loss of 6 and 2 water molecules per formula unit, respectively. The dehydrated sample was stable between 206 and 353 °C. Further decomposition yielded nickel(II) oxide (NiO).     

Co(C2(COO)2)(H2O)4 · 2 H2O und Co(C2(COO)2)(H2O)2: zwei Koordinationspolymere mit dem Acetylendicarboxylat‐Dianion

Co(C₂(COO)₂)(H₂O)₄ · 2 H₂O and Co(C₂(COO)₂)(H₂O)₂: Two Co‐ordination Polymers of the Acetylenedicarboxylate Dianion By reaction of CoCO₃ with an aqueous solution of acetylenedicarboxylic acid and subsequent crystallisation single‐crystals of Co(C₂(COO)₂)(H₂O)₄ · 2 H₂O were obtained (P2₁/a, Z = 2). In the solid state structure cobalt is octahedrally surrounded by four water molecules and two oxygen atoms of the carboxylate anions. These octahedra are connected to chains by the dicarboxylates. Already at ambient conditions Co(C₂(COO)₂)(H₂O)₄ · 2 H₂O looses four water molecules to give Co(C₂(COO)₂)(H₂O)₂ (isotypic to Mn[C₂(COO)₂] · 2 H₂O, C2/c, Z = 4). The cobalt cation is now octahedrally co‐ordinated by two water molecules and four oxygen atoms of the dicarboxylate ligands, which connect the Co octahedra to a three dimensional network. Thermoanalytical investigations show another mass loss at about 200 °C, which leads to non‐crystalline products. Measurements of the magnetic susceptibilities result in the expected behaviour for Co²⁺ in an octahedral co‐ordination (high spin, ⁴T₁ ground state). The effective magnetic moment at room temperature is n_eff = 5.51 μ_B.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Magnetic Behaviour of the new Tetrameric Gadolinium Carboxylate [Gd4(OH)4(CF3COO)8(H2O)4] · 2.5 H2O

The novel tetrameric gadolinium(III) compound [Gd₄(OH)₄(CF₃COO)₈(H₂O)₄] · 2.5 H₂O was synthesized and structurally characterized by X‐ray crystallography. The Gd³⁺ ions are bridged by hydroxide ions and carboxylate groups to tetramers with Gd³⁺‐Gd³⁺ distances between 384.2(2) and 388.1(2) pm. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c (Z = 4). The magnetic behaviour of [Gd₄(OH)₄(CF₃COO)₈(H₂O)₄] · 2.5 H₂O was investigated in the temperature range of 2 to 300 K. The magnetic data of this compound indicate antiferromagnetic interactions (J_ex = ?0.0197 cm^?1).     

Über die Kristallstruktur von Barium-Acetylendicarboxylat Monohydrat – Ba[C2(COO)2] · H2O

On the Crystal Structure of Barium Acetylene Dicarboxylate Monohydrate – Ba[C₂(COO)₂] · H₂O Ba[C₂(COO)₂] · H₂O crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/a. The lattice constants are a = 753.4(2), b = 921.8(2), c = 881.8(2) pm and β = 102.00(2)°. The crystal structure is characterized by an intricate three-dimensional framework made up by Ba²⁺ and [C₂(COO)₂]^2? ions. Ba²⁺ has coordination number 9 and is bound to two water molecules and seven oxygen atoms belonging to carboxylate groups of the dianion. The [C₂(COO)₂]^2? ion does not merely act like a multiple monodentate ligand, but coordinates Ba²⁺ in a chelate-like manner as well. The carboxylate groups of the dianion are inclined to each other by 65°.     

Komplexe mit aromatischen Carbonsäuren. V. Über die Schichtstruktur von Cd[C6H4(COO)2] · H2O

Complexes with Aromatic Carboxylic Acids. V. On the Layer Structure of Cd[C₆H₄(COO)₂] · H₂O Single crystals of Cd[C₆H₄(COO)₂] · H₂O were grown in aqueous silica gel. According to differential thermal analysis the dehydration commences at 160°C, and decomposition to CdO occurs between 380 and 420°C. Cd²⁺ is surrounded by one water molecule and six oxygen atoms stemming from carboxylate groups (Cd? O: 225.4–247.0 pm). One carboxylate group chelates Cd²⁺. Two carboxylate oxygen atoms are bound to two Cd²⁺ each. The coordination polyhedra are interlinked by a common edge and two common corners. Further connection is established by the phthalate dianions. This leads to layers parallel (010). The COO^? groups are titled differently against the plane of the C₆ ring (40° and 71°). The C? O bond lengths reach from 125.9 to 128.3 pm, the C? C bonds of the C₆ ring from 136.7 to 140.3 pm.     

Crystal Structures of [Mn2(H2O)4(bpy)2(C8H12O4)2] · 2 H2O and [Mn(H2O)2(bpy)(C8H12O4)2/2] · H2O with bpy = 2,2′‐bipyridine

Reaction of MnSO₄ · H₂O, 2,2′‐bipyridine (bpy), suberic acid and Na₂CO₃ in CH₃OH/H₂O yielded a mixture of [Mn₂(H₂O)₄(bpy)₂(C₈H₁₂O₄)₂] · 2 H₂O ( 1 ) and [Mn(H₂O)₂‐ (bpy)(C₈H₁₂O₄)_2/2] · H₂O ( 2 ). In both complexes, the Mn atoms are octahedrally coordinated by two N atoms of one bpy ligand and four O atoms of two trans positioned H₂O molecules and two suberato ligands (d(Mn–O) = 2.107–2.328 Å; d(Mn–N) = 2.250–2.330 Å). The bis‐monodentate suberato ligands bridge Mn atoms to form dinuclear [Mn₂(H₂O)₄(bpy)₂(C₈H₁₂O₄)₂] complex molecules in 1 and 1D [Mn(H₂O)₂(bpy)(C₈H₁₂O₄)_2/2] chains in 2 . Via the intermolecular hydrogen bondings and π‐π stacking interactions, the dinuclear molecules in 1 are assembled into 2D networks parallel to (100), between which the crystal H₂O molecules are sandwiched. The polymeric chains in 2 are linked together by interchain hydrogen bonding and π‐π stacking interactions into 3D networks with the crystal H₂O molecules located in tunnels along [010]. Crystal data for 1 : P2₁/c (no. 14), a = 10.092(1) Å, b = 11.916(2) Å, c = 17.296(2) Å, β = 93.41(1)° and Z = 2. Crystal data for 2 : P2₁/c (no. 14), a = 11.176(2) Å, b = 9.688(1) Å, c = 37.842(6) Å, β = 90.06(1)° and Z = 8.     

A Novel One‐Dimensional Copper Mellitate Complex Featured by {Cu(H2O)2(urea)[C6(COO)4(COOH)2]}n2n– Polyanions

Blue monoclinic single crystals of the novel one‐dimensional [H₃N‐(CH₂)₆‐NH₃][Cu(H₂O)₂(urea)(μ₂‐C₆(COO)₄(COOH)₂)] · H₂O coordination polymer were prepared in aqueous solution at room temperature in the presence of 1,6‐diaminohexane and urea [space group P2₁/n (no. 14) with a = 958.48(9), b = 1465.74(11), c = 1821.14(12) pm, β = 97.655(8)°]. The Cu²⁺ cation is coordinated in a square pyramidal manner by two oxygen atoms stemming from the dihydrogen mellitate tetraanion, one oxygen atom from the urea molecule, and two water molecules. The Cu–O distances are in the range of 193.3(2) and 229.4(2) pm. The connection between Cu²⁺ and [C₆(COO)₄(COOH)₂]^4– yields infinite chain‐like polyanions parallel to [1$\bar{}$ 01] with a composition of {Cu(H₂O)₂(urea)[C₆(COO)₄(COOH)₂]}_n^2n–. The dihydrogen mellitate tetraanion adopts a μ₂ coordination mode. The [(H₃N–(CH₂)₆–NH₃)]²⁺ cations are accommodated between the chains as counter cations. The hexane‐1,6‐diammonium cations adopt a partial synclinal conformation. The chains are connected by strong and weak hydrogen bonds. Magnetic measurements reveal a paramagnetic Curie‐Weiss behavior and a magnetic moment of 1.93 μ_B per Cu²⁺. Thermoanalytical investigations in air show that the complex is stable up to 135 °C, and the following decomposition processes yield CuO.     

Crystal structure of (C2H7N4O)2[UO2(C2O4)2(H2O)]

The single crystals of (C₂H₇N₄O)₂[UO₂(C₂O₄)₂(H₂O)] were studied by X-ray diffraction. The crystals are monoclinic, space group Pn, Z = 2, unit cell parameters: a = 9.4123(2) Å, b = 8.4591(2) Å, c = 11.8740(3) Å, β = 105.500(10)°, V = 911.02(4) ų. The main structural units of the crystals of I are islet complex groups [UO₂(C₂O₄)₂(H₂O)]^2? corresponding to the crystal chemical group AB ₂ ⁰¹ M¹ (A = UO UO ₂ ²⁺ , B⁰¹ = C₂O ₄ ^2? , M = H₂O) of uranyl complexes. Uranium-containing mononuclear complexes are connected into a three-dimensional framework through the electrostatic interactions and hydrogen bonding system involving carbamyolguanidinium ions.     

Coordination Chemistry of [Nb2(S2)2]4+ Clusters: Preparation and Crystal Structures of K4[Nb2(S2)2(C2O4)4] · 6 H2O and (NH4)6[Nb2(S2)2(C2O4)4](C2O4)

Bis(disulfido)bridged Nb^IV cluster oxalate complexes [Nb₂(S₂)₂(C₂O₄)₄]^4– were prepared by ligand substitution reaction from the aqua ion [Nb₂(μ‐S₂)₂(H₂O)₈]⁴⁺ and isolated as K₄[Nb₂(S₂)₂(C₂O₄)₄] · 6 H₂O ( 1 ), (NH₄)₆[Nb₂(S₂)₂(C₂O₄)₄](C₂O₄) ( 2 ) and Cs₄[Nb₂(S₂)₂(C₂O₄)₄] · 4 H₂O ( 3 ). The crystal structures of 1 and 2 were determined. The crystals of 1 belong to the space group P1, a = 720.94(7) pm, b = 983.64(10) pm, c = 1071.45(10) pm, α = 109.812(1)°, β = 91.586(2)°, γ = 105.257(2)°. The crystals of 2 are monoclinic, space group C2/c, a = 1567.9(2) pm, b = 1906.6(3) pm, c = 3000.9(4) pm, β = 95.502(2)°. The packing in 2 shows alternating layers of cluster anions and of ammonium/uncoordinated oxalates perpendicular to the [1 0 1] direction. Vibration spectra, electrochemistry and thermogravimetric properties of the complexes are also discussed.     

Solvothermal synthesis,crystal structure and properties of Mn2(tren)3[Mo2O2S6]2·1.3H2O exhibiting the new polymeric [Mn2(tren)3] n 4+ chain

The novel oxothiomolybdate Mn₂(tren)₃[Mo₂O₂S₆]₂·1.3H₂O [tren = tris(2-aminoethyl)amine], synthesized under solvothermal conditions, consists of one-dimensional novel [Mn₂(tren)₃] _n ⁴⁺ chains and discrete [Mo₂O₂S₆]^2– anions. There are two crystallographically independent chains and four [Mo₂O₂S₆]^2– anions in the asymmetric unit. Each Mn atom in the cationic chains is sixfold coordinated by N atoms of the chelating tren molecules. Two of the four crystallographically independent Mn atoms are tridentately coordinated by two tren molecules, whereas the other two are coordinated tetradentately by one tren molecule and monodentately by the remaining primary amino groups from the tren molecules that act as tridentate ligands. The tren ligand bonding modes lead to the formation of the polymeric [Mn₂(tren)₃] _n ⁴⁺ chain. One of the four Mn atoms is in the unusual trigonal prismatic coordination state with six surrounding N atoms.     

A candidate for a single‐chain magnet: [Mn3(OAc)6(py)2(H2O)2]n (OAc is acetate and py is pyridine)

The title complex, catena‐poly[di‐μ₃‐acetato‐κ⁶O:O:O′‐tetra‐μ₂‐acetato‐κ⁴O:O;κ⁴O:O′‐diaquabis(pyridine‐κN)trimanganese(II)], [Mn₃(CH₃COO)₆(C₆H₅N)₂(H₂O)₂]_n, is a true one‐dimensional coordination polymer, in which the Mn^II centres form a zigzag chain along [010]. The asymmetric unit contains two metal centres, one of which (Mn1) lies on an inversion centre, while the other (Mn2) is placed close to an inversion centre on a general position. Since all the acetates behave as bridging ligands, although with different μ₂‐ and μ₃‐coordination modes, a one‐dimensional polymeric structure is formed, based on trinuclear repeat units (Mn1...Mn2...Mn2′), in which the Mn2 and Mn2′ sites are related by an inversion centre. Within this monomeric block, the metal–metal separations are Mn1...Mn2 = 3.36180 (18) Å and Mn2...Mn2′ = 4.4804 (3) Å. Cation Mn1, located on an inversion centre, displays an [MnO₆] coordination sphere, while Mn2, on a general position, has a slightly stronger [MnO₅N] ligand field, as the sixth coordination site is occupied by a pyridine molecule. Both centres approximate an octahedral ligand field. The chains are parallel in the crystal structure and interact via hydrogen bonds involving coordinated water molecules. However, the shortest metal–metal separation between two chains [5.3752 (3) Å] is large compared with the intrachain interactions. These structural features are compatible with a single‐chain magnet behaviour, as confirmed by preliminary magnetic studies.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Europium(II) Tartrate Tetrahydrate, [Eu(C4H4O6)(H2O)2](H2O)2

Single crystals of [Eu(C₄H₄O₆)(H₂O)₂](H₂O)₂ were obtained from the combination of solutions of EuCl₂, previously obtained by electrolysis of an aqueous solution of EuCl₃, and tartraric acid, neutralized by LiOH. The crystal structure (orthorhombic, P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4, a = 948.9(1), b = 954.6(1), c = 1098.4(1) pm; R(F) = 0.0242 and R_w(F²) = 0.0585 for I > 2σ(I); R(F) = 0.0256 and R_w(F²) = 0.0592 for all data) is isotypic with [Ca(C₄H₄O₆)(H₂O)₂](H₂O)₂ and [Sr(C₄H₄O₆)(H₂O)₂](H₂O)₂ exhibiting a three‐dimensional structure. The divalent cations (Eu²⁺, Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺) are eight‐coordinate by oxygen atoms that originate from carboxylate and hydroxyl groups of the tartraric dianion and two of the four water molecules.     

[Mn12O12(O2CMe)12(NO3)4(H2O)4]: facile synthesis of a new type of Mn12 complex

The title dodecanuclear Mn complex, namely dodeca‐μ₂‐acetato‐κ²⁴O:O′‐tetraaquatetra‐μ₂‐nitrato‐κ⁸O:O′‐tetra‐μ₄‐oxido‐octa‐μ₃‐oxido‐tetramanganese(IV)octamanganese(III) nitromethane tetrasolvate, [Mn₁₂(CH₃COO)₁₂(NO₃)₄O₁₂(H₂O)₄]·4CH₃NO₂, was synthesized by the reaction of Mn²⁺ and Ce⁴⁺ sources in nitromethane with an excess of acetic acid. This compound is distinct from the previously known single‐molecule magnet [Mn₁₂O₁₂(O₂CMe)₁₆(H₂O)₄], synthesized by Lis [Acta Cryst. (1980), B 36 , 2042–2044]. It is the first Mn₁₂‐type molecule containing nitrate ligands to be directly synthesized without the use of a preformed cluster. Additionally, this molecule is distinct from all other known Mn₁₂ complexes due to intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the nitrate and water ligands, which give rise to a three‐dimensional network. The complex is compared to other known Mn₁₂ molecules in terms of its structural parameters and symmetry.     

New Fluoromanganate(III) Hydrates: Mn3F8 · 12H2O and AgMnF4 · 4H2O

Single crystals of fluoride hydrates Mn₃F₈ · 12 H₂O and AgMnF₄ · 4 H₂O have been prepared and characterized by X-ray methods. Mn₃F₈ · 12 H₂O crystallizes in the space group P1 (a = 623.0(3), b = 896.7(4), c = 931.8(4) pm, α = 110.07(2)°, β = 103.18(2)°, γ = 107.54(2)°, Z = 1); AgMnF₄ · 4 H₂O crystallizes in the space group P2₁/m (a = 700.9(2), b = 726.1(1), c = 749.4(3) pm, β = 107.17(3)°, Z = 2). Both structures contain Jahn-Teller-distorted [Mn(H₂O)₂F₄]^? anions as well as crystal water molecules and exhibit a complex hydrogen bond network between anions and cations, i. e. [Mn(H₂O)₆]²⁺ for the first and a polymeric [Ag(H₂O)₂]^? cation for the second compound.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von Cu4[PhN3C6H4N3(H)Ph]4(μ2-O)2, einem vierkernigen Kupfer(II)-Komplex mit 1-Phenyltriazenido-2-phenyltriazenobenzol als Ligand

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Cu₄[PhN₃C₆H₄N₃(H)Ph]₄(μ₂-O)₂, a Tetranuclear Copper(II) Complex with 1-Phenyltriazenido-2-phenyltriazeno-benzene as Ligand Cu₄[PhN₃C₆H₄N₃(H)Ph]₄(μ-O)₂ ( 1 ) results from the reaction of an aqueous solution of [Cu(NH₃)₄]²⁺ with 1,2-bis(phenyltriazeno)benzene in ether. 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pba2 with the lattice parameters a = 1661.5(5), b = 1914.7(7), c = 1269.2(5) pm; Z = 2. In the tetrameric complex with the symmetry C₂ the Cu²⁺ cations form a tetrahedron (Cu? Cu: 298.3(1)?337.1(1) pm). The μ₂-oxo ligands occupy the twofold axis and bridge two opposite edges of the Cu₄ tetrahedron (Cu? O: 190.0(3) and 192.5(4) pm). The 1-phenyltriazenido-2-phenyltriazeno benzene anions bridge two Cu²⁺ ions chelating one metal ion and coordinating monodentate the neighbouring one (Cu? N: 191.0(5)–204.1(4) pm).