The Structure of the Pyridine Complex of p-tetrakis(phenylazo)-tetra-hydroxythiacalix[4]arene

p-Tetrakis(phenylazo)-tetra-hydroxythiacalix[4]arene shows complexing properties with neutral molecules. A complex with pyridine was crystallized and the crystal structure determined. The crystals are monoclinic, space group C2/c, a = 49.953(10), b = 21.566(4), c = 23.448(5) Å, = 105.12(3)°, V = 24386(8) Å ³, Z = 16. Two macrocycles are positioned in such a way that they form a cavity where two pyridine molecules are encapsulated giving a 2:2 endocomplex. 5.5 other pyridine molecules are trapped between the macrocycles, two of them giving H-bonds with the calixarenes.     

Large Calixarenes: Structure and Conformation of a Calix[16]arene Complexed with Neutral Molecules

A crystal of an inclusion compound between a calix[16]arene and molecules ofacetonitrile and dichloromethane, used as solvents, has been obtained and its X-raystructure studied. The cell is monoclinic, space group C2/c with a = 38.508(8) Å,b = 21.593(4) Å, c = 26.625(5) Å and = 121.34(3)°.The macrocycle is in the form of two superimposed celtic torcs connected by theirextremities.¹ Two acetonitrile molecules are situated in the middleof this double torc, two dichloromethane molecules are encapsulated in the pseudocalix[4]arenes obtained on both extremities of the torcs by the folding of the lastfour phenolic rings. A disorder is observed for the other acetonitrile and dichloromethanemolecules situated outside the macrocycle.     

Crystal and molecular structure of two calix[6]arenes:p-Isopropylcalix[6]arene andp-tert-butylcalix[6]arene—benzene(1∶3) complex

The isopropyl derivative crystallizes from a mixture of carbon disulfide and benzene in the orthorhombic system: Space groupP2₁ nb, a=17.420(3),b=17.708(3),c=18.972(3) Å,V=5852(3) Å,Z=4. Thet-butyl derivative crystallizes from benzene, but the crystal is a complex (13), space groupP,a=15,065(5),b=19.103(3),c=13.878(3) Å, =106.95(2), =102.72(2), =80.61(2),V=3703(2) ų,Z=2. Refinement led toR=0.185 for 1512 reflections for the isopropyl derivative, a sufficiently high number to establish the conformation of the molecule; for thet-butyl complexR=0.12 for 7340 reflections. Intramolecular hydrogen bonds are given as well as comparison of the conformation of both compounds. Thet-butyl groups and the benzene molecules are disordered but the isopropyl groups are not. Supplementary Data relating to this article are deposited with the British Library as Supplementary Publication No. SUP 82071 (57 pages).     

Crystal Structures of Two Calix[10]arenes Complexed with Neutral Molecules

Two calix[10]arenes were synthesized: the tert-butylcalix[10]arene (t-Bu-C10) and the detertbutylated analogue (H-C10). Both were crystallized from saturated solutions: t-Bu-C10 from a mixture of toluene and tetrahydrofuran (THF), H-C10 from acetone. In each case, complexes were obtained: H-C10, acetone 1:2 and t-Bu-C10, toluene, THF 1:2.5:0.5. The crystal structures of these twocomplexes and the different conformations of the macrocycles are presented here.For the first, the crystals are triclinic, space group Pmacr{1}, a = 9.037(2)Å, b = 11.447(2)Å, c = 15.197(3)Å, = 80.79(3)Å, = 84.96(3)°, = 88.60(3)°, V = 1545.7(5)ų, Z = 1; the complex with t-Bu-C10 is orthorhombic, space group Fmm2, a = 32.211(6)Å, b = 32.289(7)Å, c = 12.179(2)Å, V = 12667(4)ų, Z = 4. The complex from H-C10 shows a pleated loop conformation with H-bonds between acetone and hydroxylgroups. The complex from t-Bu-C10 shows several cavities, in the conesshaped by the phenol moieties and near the hydroxyl groups. The packingsare given for both crystals.     

Inclusion of multi-ring compounds byp-tert-butylcalix[5]arene

The inclusion complex ofp-tert-butylcalix[5]arene with tetralin has been characterized in the solid state by a single crystal X-ray diffraction study and by¹³C CP/MAS NMR experiments. A crystallographic mirror plane bisects the calix[5]arene and contains the tetralin molecule (which is dynamically disordered). The guest penetrates the upper rim of the calixarene and the experimental results indicate the saturated ring is imbedded most deeply.p-tert-Butylcalix[5]arene (tetralin) · 2 EtOH belongs to the monoclinic space group C2/m witha = 22.187(6),b = 15.823(6),c = 18.168(5) Å, = 99.70(2)°, andD _c = 1.09 g cm^–3 forZ = 4. Refinement based on 1652 observed reflections led to a finalR value of 0.081. Supplementary Data relating to this article are deposited with the British Library as supplementary publication No. SUP 82/82129 (19 pages).     

Crystal Structure of a Uranyl/p-tert-Butylcalix[5]arene Complex

The synthesis and crystal structure of the inclusion complex between uranyl and p-tert-butylcalix[5]arene are reported. [UO2 (p-tert-butylcalix[5]arene-4H]2- · &·2MeOH(1) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c, a = 30.06(2), b = 18.20(3), c = 31.35(2) Å, = 128.51(6)°, V = 13423(40) Å3, Z = 8. Refinement led to a final conventional R value of 0.043 for 4155 reflections. The uranyl ion is bonded, in its equatorial plane, to the five oxygen atoms of the calixarene, four of which are deprotonated. A protonated triethylamine molecule is located inside the calixarene cavity and hydrogen bonded to a uranyl oxygen atom, and another one outside and hydrogen bonded to a calixarene oxygen atom. The calixarene conformation is the usual cone one.     

Organic clays. Synthesis and structure of Na5[calix[4] arene sulfonate] · 12 H2O,K5[calix[4]arene sulfonate]·8 H2O,Rb5[calix[4]arene sulfonate]·5 H2O,and Cs5[calix[4] arene sulfonate] ·4 H2O

The title calixarenes all exist in the solid state as bilayers of anionic calixarenes in the cone configuration. These layers alternate with inorganic regions which contain the cations and the water molecules. The overall structures bear a close resemblance to those found for clay minerals. The sodium salt crystallizes in the triclinic space groupP witha = 10.998(6),b = 13.582(5),c = 14.472(5) Å, = 74.01(3), = 89.09(4), = 86.50(4)°, andZ = 2 forD _calc = 1.72 g cm^–3. Refinement based on 4727 observed reflections led to a conventionalR = 0.050. The potassium salt crystallizes in the triclinic space groupP witha = 11.815(9),b = 13.636(6),c = 14.040(9) Å, = 100.24(5), = 111.86(9), = 95,14(9)°, andZ = 2 forD _calc = 1.77 g cm^–3. Refinement based on 2977 observed reflections led toR = 0.15. The rubidium and cesium salts are isostructural and crystallize in the monoclinic space groupP2₁/n with parameters for Rb[Cs]a = 11.603(5) [11.704(3)],b = 28.607(8) [29.747(9)],c = 12.512(5) [12.604(4)] Å, = 91.70(4) [91.63(2)°], andZ = 4 forD _calc = 2.01 [2.24] g cm^–3. Refinement based on 1750 [4257] observed reflections led toR = 0.108 [0.075]. Disorder of the cations was observed for the rubidium and cesium salts. Supplementary Data relating to this article are deposited with the British Library as Supplementary Publication No. SUP 82074 (95 pages).     

An inclusion complex between acetonitrile andp-tert-butylcalix[6]arene

p-tert-Butylcalix[6]arene forms a complex with 1.5 acetonitrile molecules, that are included in the macrocycle cavity. This complex crystallizes in the monoclinic system: space groupP2₁/m,a=14.043(4),b=16.916(11),c=14.199(11) Å,=98.27(6)°,V=3338(4) ų,Z=2 (formula units). Refinement led to a final conventionalR value of 0.113 for 1654 reflections. Thepinched cone conformation of the calixarene is the same as that of the neutral and freeR-calix[6]arene already described. The two acetonitrile molecules interact with some phenyl ring -clouds, a methylene bridge and sometert-butyl groups of the calixarene. Supplementary Data relating to this article (atomic coordinates for hydrogen atoms, anisotropic displacement parameters, selected geometrical parameters and observed and calculated structure factors) are deposited with the British Library as Supplementary Publication No. SUP 82188 (16 pages).     

Thiocalix[4] arenes. I. Synthesis and structure of ethylthiocalix[4]arene methyl ether and the related structure of bromocalix[4]arene methyl ether

Bromocalix[4]arene methyl ether serves as a precursor in the synthesis of the title thiocalixarene via the reagent CuSEt. Ethylthiocalix[4]arene methyl ether crystallizes in the monoclinic space groupP2₁/c witha = 20.577(9),b, = 10.722(5),c = 20.315(9) Å, = 120.46(4)°, andD _c = 1.24 g cm^–3 forZ = 4. Refinement based on 1441 observed reflections led toR = 0.080. The configuration of the calixarene lies between the partial cone and the 1,3-altemate conformations. Bromocalix[4]arene methyl ether crystallizes in the triclinic space groupPI witha = 12.283(7),b = 17.658(9),c = 18.118(6) Å, = 90.25(6), = 105.95(4), = 105.11(6)°, andD _c = 1.68 g cm^–3 forZ = 4. Refinement based on 3028 observed reflections led toR = 0.083. The unit cell also contains four CHCl₃ molecules which exist pairwise enclathrated by six calixarenes. The partial cone conformation of the bromocalixarene is identical to that of ethylthiocalix[4]arene methyl ether.     

X-ray crystallographic studies of tricarbonylchromium complexes of calix[4]arene conformers: On an unusual conformation which appears in cone conformers

The structures of three arene-tricarbonylchromium complexes prepared from cone and 1,3-alternate-25, 26,27,28-tetrapropoxycalix[4]arene(1) and Cr(CO)₆ were determined by single crystal X-ray studies. Crystal data for 1,3-alternate-1·Cr(CO)₃ are space groupP2₁/a,a=19.496(3)Å,b=11.118(2)Å,c=19.121(2)Å, =109.95°(1) andV=3895ų. The structure was refined toRw=0.068. Crystal data for cone-1·Cr(CO)₃ are space groupP2₁/a,a=21.457(4)Å,b=12.184(1)Å,c=14.816(2)Å, =91.61°(1) andV=3872ų. The structure was refined toRw=0.077. Crystal data for cone-1·2Cr(CO)₃ are space groupP2₁/a,a=18.019(3)Å,b=41.347(4)Å,c=11.743(2)Å, =97.39°(1) andV=8676ų. The single crystal included two similar but slightly different structures but the data were successfully refined toRw=0.092. The structure of 1,3-alternate-1·Cr(CO)₃ differs only slightly from that of the regular 1,3-alternate calix[4]arene. In contrast, cone-1·Cr(CO)₃ and cone-1·2Cr(CO)₃ show an unusual conformation with a pair of faced gablelike roofs, which is considerbly distorted from the regular cone calix[4]arene. The origin of this distortion is discussed in combination with the spectral studies.This paper is dedicated to the commemorative issue of the 50th anniversary of calixarenes.     

Crystal structures of the organic metals (ET)2[Hg(SCN)Cl2] and (ET)2[Hg(SCN)2Br]

The compositions and structures of two new organic metals based on ET [where ET = bis(ethylenedithio)tetrathiafulvalene], viz., (ET)₂[Hg(SCN)Cl₂], with a metal-dielectric transition temperature (T_m-d) of 35°K, and (ET)₂[Hg(SCN)₂Br], with T_m-d = 140°K, were established by x-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal structures of the investigated compounds are similar to the structure of the previously studied organic metal (ET)₂[Hg(SCN)₂Cl] with T_m-d = 50°K. The principal crystallographic data for (ET)₂[Hg(SCN)Cl₂] are as follows: a = 36.64(1), b = 8.300(4), c = 11.798(1) Å, = 89.91(3)°, V = 3588.1(9) ų, space group Cc, Z = 4, d_calc = 2.05 g/cm³. The principal crystallographic data for (ET)₂[Hg(SCN)₂Br] are as follows: a = 37.088(14), b = 8.338(3), c = 11.738(5) Å, = 89.71(3)°, V = 3629.6(8) ų, space group C2/c, Z = 8, d_calc = 2.15 g/cm³. A characteristic feature of the crystal structure of the investigated compounds is alternation of the anion and cation layers along the a axis of the crystal. In the cation layer of the k type the ET are interconnected by shortened S...S intermolecular contacts (3.39–3.58 Å). The [Hg(SCN)_3–nX_n]^– anions (X = Cl, Br; n = 1, 2) form polymeric chains with one or two bridged SCN groups. A tendency for a decrease in the metal-dielectric transition temperature with a decrease in the volume of the anion is detected in the (ET)₂[Hg(SCN)_3–nX_n] salts, where X = Cl and Br, and n = 1 and 2.Institute of Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142432 Chernogolovka. Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 10, pp. 2323–2331, October, 1992.     

Crystal and molecular structures of binuclear caesium complexes with 1,3-calix[4]-bis-crown-6 and 1,3-calix[4]-bis-benzo-crown-6

The crystal structures of two binuclear complexes between caesium and 1,3-calix[4]-bis-crowns have been determined. Cs₂ Bis-benzoC6(NO₃)₂. 3CHCl₃ (1) in whichBis-benzoC6 is 1,3-calix[4]-bis-benzo-crown-6, crystallizes in the orthorhombic system: space groupPca2 ₁ a=19.513(10),b=15.382(5),c=23.708(9) Å,V=7116(5) ų,Z=4. Refinement led to a final conventionalR value of 0.065 for 2321 reflections. The structure of (1) is analogous to those already reported withBis-C6, (in whichBis-C6 is, 1,3-calix[4]-bis-crown-6) and NO ₃ ^– as a counter-ion. Cs₂ Bis-C6(NCS)₂ (2) crystallizes in the monoclinic system: space, groupC2 a=36.57(2),b=11.47(1),c=13.65(1) Å, =109.03(5)°.,V=5415(6) ų,Z=4. Refinement led to a final conventionalR value of 0.063 for 2227 reflections. Compound (2) is made of dimers bridged by a disordered NCS^– ion. The crown ether chain conformations are discussed. Supplementary data relating to this article (atomic coordinates, anisotropic displacement parameters, bond distances and angles and observed and calculated structure factors) are deposited with the British Library as Supplementary Publication No. SUP 82199 (52 pages).     

Crystal and molecular structure of the (1 : 1) clathrate between a calix[4]arene containing onep-nitrophenol unit and toluene

p-(Methyl,tert-butyl, nitro,tert-butyl) calix[4]arene: toluene, C₃₇H₄₁NO₆. C₇H₈,M _r = 687.87, triclinic, ,a = 13.668(2),b = 12.187(2),c = 13.231(1) Å, = 106.78(8), = 77.88(1), = 114.00(1)°,V = 1916.8(8) ų,Z = 2,D _x = 1.19 g cm^–3, (CuK ) = 1.54178 Å, = 5.90 cm^–1,F(000) = 736,T = 293 K, finalR = 0.068 for 6309 observed reflections. This macrocycle, having different substituents at the positionspara to the hydroxyl groups, is the first one of its type to be studied. The general conformation of this calix[4]arene is compared to similar symmetrical ones. Thetert-butyl groups are not disordered as is usual and toluene is retained between the macrocycles. Two calixarene molecules are positioned to permit atert-butyl group of one to be inside the cavity of the second to establish CH₃- interactions.     

Ditopic Calixcrowns with Inequivalent Crown Loops: Synthesis and Structural Characterisation of an Unsymmetrical Calix[4]arene biscrown-6

Consecutive base-catalysed reactions of calix[4]arene with the ditosylates of two different polyetherdiols result in the relatively efficient production of an unsymmetrical calix biscrown-6 which, after reduction of an ethoxycarbonyl substituent to an hydroxymethyl group, has been characterised structurally by a room-temperature, single crystal X-ray study of its chloroform solvate. Crystals of ( 4), C53H62O13... 0.57CHCl3, are triclinic, P¯1, a 18.95(3), b 12.394(9), c 11.756(7) Å 106.93(5), 101.77(8), 94.63(8)°, Z = 2; R was 0.088 for 2231 observed' (I > 3(I)) diffractometer data.     

Reaction of trimethylaluminum with calixarenes. I. Synthesis and structure of [Calix[8]arene methyl ether] [AlMe3]6·2 toluene and of [p-tert-butylcalix[8]arene methyl ether] [AlMe3]6·4 benzene

Reaction of the methyl ether of calix[8]arene with AlMe₃ yields [calix[8]arene methyl ether] [AlMe₃]₆·2 toluene,1, while that ofp-tert-butylcalix[8]arene gives [p-tert-butylcalix[8]arene methyl ether] [AlMe₃]₆·4 benzene,2. Both compounds1 and2 fail to react with alkali metal salts, MX. In1, the absence of a butylpara-substituent affords greater flexibility than is the case for thetert-butyl compound2. Thus, all six of the AlMe₃ groups are located on the outside of the macrocyclic ring (in projection) in1, but two AlMe₃ units are found on the inside in2. Colorless, air-sensitive crystals of1 belong to the triclinic space group witha=13.690(8),b=14.317(4),c=14.738(6) Å, =76.11(3), =62.36(4), =82.41(4)^o, andD _c =1.06 g cm^–3 forZ=1. Refinement led toR=0.101 for 1154 observed reflections.2 crystallizes in with =12.400(6),b=16.229(8),c=19.251(5) Å, =96.17(3), =107.25(3), =101.54(3)^o, andD _c =1.01 g cm^–3 forZ=1. Refinement of2 gaveR=0.128 for 4351 observed reflections. The macrocyclic array in both1 and2 lies about a crystallographic center of inversion. Supplementary Data relating to this article are deposited with the British Library as Supplementary Publication No. SUP 82049 (48 pages).     

Octa(p-hydroxy)octakis(propyloxy)calix[8]arene: The First Crystal Structure of a p-Hydroxy Calixarene

Octa(p-ydroxy)octakis(propyloxy)calix[8]arene.9(pyridine).2(H₂O) crystallises in the triclinic space group P-1, a = 14.083(2), b = 14.478(2), c = 15.652(2) Å, = 70.109(4), = 74.146(3), = 75.572(4)°, V = 2843(1) ų, Z = 1. Refinement led to a final R₁ value of 0.0757 for 4693 reflections. The calixarene sits around a crystallographic centre of inversion and is in the `chair-like' conformation. All p-hydroxyl groups form hydrogen bonds with either pyridine or water molecules leading the extended structure to be composed of infinite ribbons parallel to the [1,0,-1] direction.     

Structural study of the 1:1 clathrate of an asymmetric calix[4]arene and acetone

The crystal and molecular structure of the 1:1 clathrate of the asymmetric calix[4]arene,1, and acetone has been determined by X-ray analysis. The crystal data are: tetragonal, space groupP4/n,a=b=12.574(6),c=12.572(6) Å,V=1988(2) ų,Z=2,D _x =1.111 g cm^–3,D _m =1.108 g cm^–3. Least-squares refinement based on 1131 observed reflections withF ₀>3(F ₀) and anisotropic temperature factors led toR=0.096. In spite of the molecular asymmetric calixarene1 the crystal structure has high symmetry, because a part of the host and guest molecules are in disordered states.     

Versatility in inclusion hosts. Unusual conformation in the crystal structure of thep-t-butylcalix[8]arene: Pyridine (1:8) clathrate

Crystal structure analysis proves that thep-t-butylcalix[8]arene host sits around a symmetry center in thePI crystal lattice. The triclinic cell parameters and calculated volume are:a = 10.034(2),b = 17.434(2),c = 18.321(2) Å, = 113.86(1)°, = 93.08(1)°, = 92.62(1)°,V = 2919(2) ų. ForZ = 1 and F.W. = 1834.6 the calculated density is 1.04 g/cm³. It is shown that the host macrocycle is in an open chairlike conformation and virtually leaves no cavity to be occupied by the guest molecule. Consequently the pyridine guest molecules are enclathrated through steric barriers into the crystal lattice, having only one of the guests in the asymmetric unit bound to the host. The open conformation of the host is facilitated by a break in the ring of O-O hydrogen bonds on the rim of the would-be calix. This structure also conveys essential information on the possible solution conformations of the host in pyridine.     

Solid state synthesis of copper(I) thiotungstate cluster compounds at low heating temperatures. Crystal structures of [(n-Bu)4N]3-[WS4Cu3Cl3Br] and [Et4N]4[WS4Cu4I6]

Summary Reaction of [NH₄]₂[WS₄] with CuX (X = Cl or I) and R₄NX (R = Et or n-Bu) in the solid state gave two new bimetallic compounds with W:Cu compositions from 1:3 to 1:4. Compound (1), [(n-Bu)₄N]₃[WS₄Cu₃Cl₃Br], crystallizes in the hexagonal space group R3c with a = 17.051(5), c = 38.372(5) Å, V = 9661.8 ų, Z = 6. The cluster anion of (1) comprises a cubane-like cluster core [WS₃Cu₃Br] of C₃ symmetry with a Cl atom attached to each of the three Cu atoms and one terminal sulphido ligand attached to the W atom. Compound (2), [Et₄N]₄[WS₄Cu₄I₆], crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/m with a = 29.702(6), b = 12.7887(5), c = 15.327(3)Å, = 99.69(2), V = 5738.1 ų, Z = 4. In the cluster anion of (2), four edges of the WS₄ core are coordinated by four Cu atoms, giving a WS₄Cu₄ aggregate of approximate C_2V symmetry.     

Crystal Structure of a p-Benzylcalix[5]arene- pyridine Complex

p-Benzylcalix[5]arene.3py (py = pyridine) (1) crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1, a = 10.641(3), b = 13.975(3), c = 24.052(12) Å, = 94.60(4), = 91.51(4), = 111.46(2)°, V = 3312(4) ų, Z = 2. Refinement led to a final conventional R value of 0.065 for 5457 reflections. The calixarene is in a distorted cone conformation. Two pyridine molecules are hydrogen bonded to phenolic oxygen atoms and one of them is included in the hydrophobic cavity of the neighboring calixarene molecule along the a axis.