Chloroaqua Complexes [M3S4(H2O)9?xClx](4?x)+ (M = Mo, W; x = 4, 6, 7) and Their Supramolecular Compounds with Cucur[8]uril

Compounds of trigonal cluster chloroaqua complexes with cucurbit[8]uril were synthesized by slowly evaporating HCl solutions of chalcogenides heterometallic cubane cluster complexes of molybdenum and tungsten with cucurbit[8]uril in air; the complexes were characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis: (H₃O)₈[Mo₃S₄(H₂O)_2.5Cl_6.5]₂Cl(PdCl₄)·(C₄₈H₄₈N₃₂O₁₆)· 29H₂O (a = 13.3183(17) Å, b = 13.7104(18) Å, c = 18.225(3) Å; α = 80.263(3)°, β = 77. 958(3)°, γ = 87.149(4)°, V = 3207.4(7) ų, space group P , Z = 1, ρ(calc) = 1.900 g/cm³), (H₃O)₄ [Mo₃S₄(H₂O)₃Cl₆]₂·(C₄₈H₄₈N₃₂O₁₆)₃·68H₂O (a = 21.413(6) Å, c = 49.832(10) Å; γ = 120°, V = 19788(8) ų, space group R , Z = 3, ρ(calc) = 1.695 g/cm³), (H₃O)₆ [Mo₃S₄(H₂O)₃Cl₆]₂Cl₂·(C₄₈H₄₈N₃₂O₁₆)·12H₂O (a = 15.881(2) Å, b = 17.191(2) Å, c = 23.276(4) Å; β = 98.865(15)°, V = 6278.7(15) ų, space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, ρ(calc) = 1.638 g/cm³), [W₃S₄(H₂O)₅Cl₄]₂·(C₄₈H₄₈N₃₂O₁₆)₃·35H₂O (a = 21.038(3) Å; α = 61.20(1)°, V = 6762.0(14) ų, space group R , Z = 1, ρ(calc) = 1.582 g/cm³). The [Mo₃S₄(H₂O)₃Cl₆]²⁻ anion complex was isolated as three geometrical isomers.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2004 by E. V. Chubarova, D. G. Samsonenko, H. G. Platas, F. M. Dolgushin, A. V. Gerasimenko, M. N. Sokolov, Z. A. Starikova, M. Yu. Antipin, and V. P. Fedin__________Translated from Zhurnal Strukturnoi Khimii, Vol. 45, No. 6, pp. 1049–1058, November–December, 2004.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Heterovalent Copper(I,II) π-Complex Cu7Br6.48Cl1.52 ? 2C3N3(OC3H5)3

Single crystals of the heterovalent Cu^I,Cu^II π,σ-complex Cu₇Br_6.48Cl_1.52 ⋅ 2C₃N₃(OC₃H₅)₃ are synthesized by the ac electrochemical method from an ethanol solution containing 2,4,6-triallyloxy-1,3,5-triazine, CuCl₂ ⋅ 2H₂O, and CuBr₂. The unit cell parameters of the crystals are: space group , a = 8.271(3) Å, b = 11.391(3) Å, c = 11.821(3) Å, α = 67.43(1)°, β = 84.41(2)°, γ = 85.14(2)°, V = 1022(1) ų, and R(F) = 0.0714. The copper and halogen atoms form unique moieties Cu₆X₆ linked by bridging fragments [Cu²⁺ (C₃N₃(OC₃H₅)₃)₂]X₂ into infinite chains. Each inorganic moiety Cu₆X₆ is linked with four 2,4,6-triallyl- oxy-1,3,5-triazine molecules. The ligand molecule is coordinated to one Cu^II atom through the nitrogen atom of the triazine cycle and to two Cu^I atoms through the C=C bonds of two allyl groups. The Br content equal to 0.57 in the X(4) position linking the Cu^I and Cu^II atoms differs markedly from a value of 0.85–0.91 for the X(1), X(2), and X(3) positions linked only with the Cu(I) atoms.__________Translated from Koordinatsionnaya Khimiya, Vol. 31, No. 6, 2005, pp. 455–461.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2005 by Goreshnik, Schollmeyer, Mys’kiv.     

Synthesis and Structure of [Co(NH<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>6</Subscript>]<Subscript>2</Subscript>[W<Subscript>4</Subscript>Se<Subscript>4</Subscript>(CN)<Subscript>12</Subscript>]·8.5H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

The compound [Co(NH₃)₆]₂[W₄Se₄(CN)₁₂]·8.5H₂O was obtained by evaporating an aqueous ammonia solution of K₆[W₄Se₄(CN)₁₂]·6H₂O and CoCl₂·6H₂O complexes. The starting Co(II) of CoCl₂·6H₂O transforms into [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺ when exposed to air in a water-ammonia medium. Crystal data: triclinic crystal system, a = 10.7750(8) Å, b = 12.2843(9) Å, c = 19.6539(14) Å; α = 90.213(2)°, β = 99.910(2)°, γ = 114.737(1)°, V = 2319.1(3) ų, space group , Z = 2, D _x = 2.633 g/cm³.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2004 by I. V. Kalinina, Z. A. Starikova, F. M. Dolgushin, D. G. Samsonenko, and V. P. Fedin__________Translated from Zhurnal Strukturnoi Khimii, Vol. 45, No. 5, pp. 905–908, September–October, 2004.     

Structure of Ba Na Ethylenediaminetetraacetatocobaltate(III) Perchlorate, Na[Ba6(H2O)25][Co(Edta)]4(ClO4)9 · 5H2O

Crystals with uncommon composition NaBa₆[Co(Edta)]₄(ClO₄)₉ · 30H₂O (Edta⁴⁻ is ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid anion) were obtained with the following unit cell parameters: a = 14.8513(9) Å, b = 26.2361(15) Å, c = 15.1789(9) Å, α = 91.661(7)°, β = 113.035(7)°, γ = 89.897(7)°, space group P1¯. Each complex anion [Co(Edta)]⁻ is bonded through the carboxyl O atoms to five Ba atoms to give three-dimensional framework in a crystal. One perchlorate ion forms Ba-O-Cl-O-Ba bridge between the Ba atoms; four ClO ₄ ⁻ ions are isolated, while the remaining four ions act as monodentate ligands at the Ba atoms. The water molecules (25 in sum) complete the coordination sphere of the Ba atoms to eight-, nine-, or ten-vertex polyhedron. Four water molecules are in the closest surrounding of the Na atom, one H₂O molecule is isolated.__________Translated from Koordinatsionnaya Khimiya, Vol. 31, No. 8, 2005, pp. 590–595.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2005 by Zabel, Poznyak, Pawlowski.     

Crystal Structure of 4,7,13,16,21,24-Hexaoxa-1,10-diazoniabicyclo[8.8.8]hexacosane Semihydrate Oxonium Tribromide

The crystal structure of 4,7,13,16,21,24-hexaoxa-1,10-diazoniabicyclo-[8.8.8]hexacosane semihydrate oxonium tribromide, [H₂(2.2.2-Crypt)·0.55H₂O]²⁺·H₃O⁺·3Br⁻ (I) was determined by XRD analysis. The triclinic structure of I (space group P , a = 10.026 Å, b = 11.292 Å, c = 13.115 Å, α = 78.37°, β = 72.11°, γ = 77.50°, Z = 2) was solved by direct methods; full-matrix least-squares refinement in an anisotropic approximation converged to R = 0.055 for all 4057 independent reflections collected (CAD-4 automatic diffractometer, λCuK _α).Original Russian Text Copyright © 2004 by A. N. Chekhlov__________Translated from Zhurnal Strukturnoi Khimii, Vol. 45, No. 6, pp. 1136–1141, November–December, 2004.     

Complexation of Heteropoly Anion [MnMo9O32]6− with Lanthanide Ions

The properties of [MnMo₉O₃₂]⁶⁻ heteropoly anion (HPA 1), as a macroligand with respect to the lanthanide ions, were studied. The band due to heteronuclear charge transfer Ce(III)4f → Mo(VI)4d was isolated. The crystal structure of heteropoly complex (HPC) [La₂(H₂O)₁₂ (MnMo₉O₃₂)] ⋅ 2H₂O (I) was determined (space group B2/n, a = 23.597(2) Å, b = 19.832(1) Å, c = 11.810(1) Å, γ = 132.390(6)°, V = 4083.4(6) ų, Z = 4, R = 3.4%). In HPC, the [MnMo₉O₃₂]⁶⁻ ligand (HPA 1) is a hexadentate ligand, which provides for coordination with each of the two La³⁺ ions three terminal O atoms of the cis-MoO₂ groups. This HPC is peculiar in its neutrality and in the cis-position of the coordination active centers on the ligand surface. The coordination polyhedron of the La atom (nine-vertex polyhedron) is formed by three terminal O atoms of HPA1 and by six O atoms of water molecules. IR study revealed that the terminal O atoms of the cis-MoO₂ groups of a ligand are involved in coordination with La.__________Translated from Koordinatsionnaya Khimiya, Vol. 31, No. 6, 2005, pp. 427–435.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2005 by Gavrilova, Molchanov.     

Coordination Compounds of Copper(II) Nitrate with Products of Aminotris(hydroxymethyl)methane Condensation with Salicyl- and 5-Nitrosalicylaldehydes: Synthesis and Crystal Structures

The crystal structures of copper(II) nitrate complexes with 2-(2-hydroxybenzylideneamino)-2-hydroxymethylpropane-1,3-diol (HL) and 2-hydroxymethyl-2-(2-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzylideneamino)propane-1,3-diol (HL¹) were determined. The resulting complexes were formulated as [Cu₃OL₃(H₂O₂]NO₃ · 3H₂O (I) and [Cu(H₂O)L¹]NO₃ (II). The crystals of I are monoclinic, a = 17.809(4) Å, b = 30.549(6) Å, c = 18.962(4) Å, β = 115.36(3)°, space group Cc, Z = 8, R = 0.0482. Complex I is composed of two independent three-dimensional µ₃-oxo complexes; the coordination polyhedron of the copper atoms in both compounds is an elongated tetragonal bipyramid. The coordination polyhedron of the third Cu atom is a tetragonal pyramid. The bases of the pyramids are composed of the oxygen atoms of the phenol and alcohol OH groups, the imine N atom of ligand L, and µ ₃-oxo atoms. The phenol and water O atoms serve as the apices in both the tetragonal bipyramids. The crystals of II are triclinic, a = 6.062(1) Å, b = 7.701(2) Å, c = 16.162(3) Å, α = 88.15(3)°, β = 84.94(3)°, γ = 78.13(3)°, space group P1¯, Z = 2, R = 0.0272. Complex II is composed of polymer chains formed by coordination bonds between the copper atom and two O atoms of the amino alcohol in the azomethine of the neighboring complex connected to the initial one by translation along the x axis. These chains are linked through hydrogen bonds involving the oxygen atoms of the NO₂ groups. The benzene rings of the azomethine ligands of the adjoining complexes from different chains are antiparallel to each other. The coordination polyhedron of the central atom is an elongated tetragonal bipyramid. Its equatorial plane is formed by the phenol O atom, one of the alcohol O atoms, the N atom of ligand L¹, and the O atom of the amino alcohol in the neighboring complex. The apices are the O atom of the water molecule and the O atom of the amino alcohol in the neighboring azomethine molecule. In complexes I and II, the outer-sphere nitrato group mainly serves to unite trimers and polymers in the crystal by means of hydrogen bonds.__________Translated from Koordinatsionnaya Khimiya, Vol. 31, No. 8, 2005, pp. 621–629.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2005 by Chumakov, Tsapkov, Simonov, Antosyak, Bocelli, Perrin, Starikova, Samus, Gulea.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Co(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)<Subscript>6</Subscript>](C<Subscript>19</Subscript>H<Subscript>17</Subscript>O<Subscript>4</Subscript>SO<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>⋅8H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

The title compound, cobalt 4′,7-diethoxylisoflavone-3′-sulfonate([Co(H₂O)₆](X)₂⋅8H₂O, X = C₁₉H₁₇O₄SO₃) was synthesized and its structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. It crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1 with cell parameters a = 9.026(3) Å, b = 16.431(5) Å, c = 18.195(6) Å, α = 72.289(4)^∘, β = 87.498(4)^∘, γ = 82.775(5)^∘, V = 2550.1(13) Å⁻³, D_c = 1.419 Mg m⁻³, and Z = 2. The results show that the title compound consists of one cobalt cation, six coordinated water molecules, eight lattice water molecules, and two 4′,7-diethoxylisoflavone-3′-sulfonate anions, C₁₉H₁₇O₄SO⁻₃. Two anions have different conformations. Twelve H atoms of six coordinated water molecules, as donors, form hydrogen bonds with four oxygen atoms of sulfo-groups of two anions and eight oxygen atoms of eight lattice water molecules. In addition, π < eqid1 > ⋅ < eqid2 > π stacking interactions exist in the crystal structure, which together with hydrogen bonds lead to supramolecular formation with a three-dimensional network.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Nitrotriammine Complex of Nitrosoruthenium(II) [RuNO(NH<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript>(NO<Subscript>2</Subscript>)(OH)]Cl·0.5H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

Procedures for the synthesis of the [RuNO(NH_{3 3}(NO₂)(OH)]Cl·0.5H₂O complex have been developed. The compound was investigated by IR spectroscopy, and also by powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystal data for H₁₁CIN₅O_4.5Ru: a = 6.5752(7) Å, b = 11.0900(18) Å, c = 12.296(2) Å, ά = 79.692(13)°, β = 85.088(11)°, γ = 87.395(11)°, V = 878.5(2) ų, Z = 4, d _calc = 2.190 g/cm³, space group . The structure is formed by [RuNO(NH₃)₃(NO₂)(OH)]⁺] complex cations, Cl⁻ anions, and crystallization water molecules. The complex crystallizes as yellow transparent prisms belonging to the triclinic crystal system; it is soluble in water and insoluble in ethanol and acetone. The crystals are stable when kept in a closed beaker, but gradually degrade in dry air.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2004 by V. A. Emel’yanov, S. A. Gromilov, and I. A. Baidina__________Translated from Zhurnal Strukturnoi Khimii, Vol. 45, No. 5, pp. 923–932, September–October, 2004.     

Synthesis and Structure of the Supramolecular Adduct Formed by the [Mo3S4(H2O)7Cl22+ Cluster Complex with Cucurbituril: {[Mo3S4(H2O)7Cl2](C36H36N24O12)} Cl2·10H2O

Slow crystallization of an HCl solution containing cucurbituril (C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂) and a triangular molybdenum cluster aqua complex [Mo₃S₄(aq)]⁴⁺ yielded a supramolecular adduct of { [Mo₃S₄(H₂O)₇Cl₂]×(C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂₎Cl₂·10H₂O composition. The molecular and crystal structure of the adduct were established by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Monoclinic crystal system, space group P2₁/c, a = 21.4762(2) Å, b = 14.6853(1) Å, c = 24.6480(3) Å; β = 112.8366(5)°, V _cell = 7164.26(12) ų, Z = 4, ρ_calc = 1.725 g/cm³.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2004 by E. V. Chubarova, D. G. Samsonenko, J. H. Platas, M. N. Sokolov, and V. P. Fedin__________Translated from Zhurnal Strukturnoi Khimii, Vol. 45, No. 5, pp. 950–954, September–October, 2004.     

Structure of the Potassium Hydroxide-Dibenzo-18-crown-6 Complex

Dibenzo-18-crown-6 reacts with potassium hydroxide in methanol to give the C₂₀H₂₄O₆ ⋅ KOH ⋅ MeOH complex which was characterized by the ¹H NMR, UV, and IR spectra. Depending on the conditions, the reaction of the same compounds in toluene gave products with the compositions 4 C₂₀H₂₄O₆ ⋅ KOH ⋅ 3 H₂O (3 h, reflux) and 11C₂₀H₂₄O₆ ⋅ KOH (1 h, 80°C, 1 h).__________Translated from Zhurnal Organicheskoi Khimii, Vol. 41, No. 4, 2005, pp. 620–625.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2005 by Nosyreva, Mal’kina, Sinegovskaya, Trofimov.     

Facile generation of platinum(IV) compounds with mixed labile moieties. Hydrogen peroxide oxidation of platinum(II) to platinum(IV) compounds

Hydrogen peroxide oxidation of platinum(II) compounds containing labile groups such as Cl, OH, and alkene moieties has been carried out and the products characterized. The reactions of [Pt^II (X)₂ (N–N)] (X = Cl, OH, X₂ = isopropylidenemalorate (ipm); N–N 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine [(dmpda), N-isopropyl-1,3-propanediamine (ippda)] with hydrogen peroxide in an appropriate solvent at room temperature affords [Pt^IV (OH)(Y)(X)₂(N–N)] (Y = OH, OCH₃). The crystal structures of [Pt^IV(OH)(OCH₃)(Cl)₂(dmpda)]·2H₂O (P-1 bar, a = 6.339(2) Å , b = 9.861(1) Å, c = 11.561(1) Å, a = 92.078(9)°, β = 104.78(1)°, γ=100.54(1)°, V = 684.3(2) ų, Z = 2R = 0.0503) and [Pt^IV(OH)₂(ipm)(ippda)]·3H₂O (C 2/c, a = 27.275(6) Å, b=6.954(2) Å, c = 22.331(4) Å, β = 118.30(2)°, V = 3729(2) ų, Z = 8, R = 0.0345) have been solved and refined. The local geometry around the platinum(IV) atom approximates to a typical octahedral arrangement with two added groups (OH and OCH₃; OH and OH) in a transposition. The platinum(IV) compounds with potential labile moieties may be important intermediate species for further reactions.     

Hydrogen Bonding and Aromatic π–π Stacking in the Crystal Structures of Water-Soluble Daidzein Derivatives

Water-soluble daidzein derivatives, [Ni(H₂O)₆](C₁₆H₁₁O₄SO₃)₂⋅10H₂O and [Zn(H₂O)₆] (C₁₆H₁₁O₄SO₃)₂⋅10H₂O (C₁₆H₁₁O₄SO₃, 7-methoxy-4′-hydroxylisoflavone-3′-sulfonate) were synthesized and their crystal structures were determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystals of them all belong to triclinic crystal system, space group P . The results show that the two derivatives consist of metal cation [Ni(H₂O)₆]²⁺ and [Zn(H₂O)₆]²⁺, anion C₁₆H₁₁O₄SO₃⁻ and H₂O. Ni²⁺ and Zn²⁺ are the centers of the two compounds, respectively. A hydrophilic region is built by a variety of hydrogen bonds among [Ni(H₂O)₆]²⁺ or [Zn(H₂O)₆]²⁺, C₁₆H₁₁O₄SO₃⁻ and the lattice water molecules. Aromatic π–π stacking interactions assemble the isoflavone skeletons into a column and the columns form a hydrophobic region of daidzein derivatives. The sulfo-groups bridge the hydrophilic and hydrophobic region as well as the inorganic and organic components.     

2-Phosphinothioyl- and 2-phosphinoylethylcyclopentadienyl zirconium and titanium complexes. Crystal structure of [η5:η1-C5H4CH2CH2P(O)Ph2]TiCl3

The intracomplex conversion of (2-diphenylphosphanoethyl)cyclopentadienyl zirconium and titanium complexes into the corresponding 2-phosphinothioyl and 2-phosphinoyl derivatives, viz., (η⁵-C₅H₅)[η ⁵-C₅H₄CH₂CH₂P(S)Ph₂]ZrCl₂, [η⁵-C₅H₄CH₂CH₂P(S)Ph₂]ZrCl₃, [η⁵:η¹C₅H₄CH₂CH₂P(O)Ph₂]ZrCl₃·THF, and [η⁵:η ¹-C₅H₄CH₂CH₂P(O)Ph₂]TiCl₃ (7), was performed. The NMR spectroscopy data revealed the following order of the coordination ability of the functional groups with respect to the Zr center: Ph₂P=O > Ph₂P > Ph₂P=S. An analogous order was found for the monodentate ligands (Ph₃P=O > Ph₃P > Ph₃P=S) with respect to (η⁵-C₅H₅)ZrCl₃. The molecular structure of complex 7 was established by X-ray diffraction analysis. Coordination of the Ph₂P=O group to the titanium atom was found retained both in the crystalline state and solution.__________Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 1, pp. 116–122, January, 2005.     

Supramolecular assemblies based on some new methyl-substituted cucurbit[5]urils through hydrogen bonding

Three supramolecular assemblies based on three new partial methyl-substituted cucurbit[5]urils, which are tetramethylcucurbit[5]uril (α,γ-TMeQ[5]), hexamethyl cucurbit[5]uril (α,β,δ-HMeQ[5]), Nonamethylcucurbit[5]uril (NMeQ[5]), were synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffractions. For the comparison with these new Q[5]s, crystal structure of an assembly constructing with normal Q[5] and K₂PtCl₆ was also reported. They are (α,γ-TMeQ[5])·15(H₂O) (1), (α,β,δ-HMeQ[5])·2Cl⁻·2(H₃O)⁺·7(H₂O) (2), (NMeQ[5])·14(H₂O) (3), (4). In the corresponding crystal structures, the molecular encapsulates included a water molecule and lidded water molecules at both of the portals were observed. Moreover, these molecular encapsulates are connected through hydrogen bonding and formed supramolecular chains or joined in pair.     

Synthesis,electrochemical and e.p.r. spectral studies of binuclear copper(II) complexes with new pentadentate L-proline-based binucleating ligands

The synthesis, reduction, optical and e.p.r. spectral properties of a series of new binuclear copper(II) complexes, containing bridging moieties (OH^–, MeCO₂ ^–, NO₂ ^–, and N₃ ^–), with new proline-based binuclear pentadentate Mannich base ligands is described. The ligands are: 2,6-bis[(prolin-1-yl)methyl]4-bromophenol [H₃L¹], 2,6-bis[(prolin-1-yl)methyl]4-t-butylphenol [H₃L²] and 2,6-bis[(prolin-1-yl)methyl]4-methoxyphenol [H₃L³]. The exogenous bridging complexes thus prepared were hydroxo: [Cu₂L¹(OH)(H₂O)₂] · H₂O (1a), [Cu₂L²(OH)(H₂O)₂] · H₂O (1b), [Cu₂L³(OH)(H₂O)₂] · H₂O (1c), acetato [Cu₂L¹(OAc)] · H₂O (2a), [Cu₂L²(OAc)] · H₂O (2b), [Cu₂L³(OAc)] · H₂O (2c), nitrito [Cu₂L¹(NO₂)(H₂O)₂] · H₂O (3a), [Cu₂L²(NO₂)(H₂O)₂] · H₂O (3b), [Cu₂L³(NO₂)(H₂O)₂] · H₂O (3c) and azido [Cu₂L¹(N₃)(H₂O)₂] · H₂O (4a), [Cu₂L²(N₃)(H₂O)₂] · H₂O (4b) and [Cu₂L³(N₃)(H₂O)₂] · H₂O (4c). The complexes were characterized by elemental analysis and by spectroscopy. They exhibit resolved copper hyperfine e.p.r. spectra at room temperature, indicating the presence of weak antiferromagnetic coupling between the copper atoms. The strength of the antiferromagnetic coupling lies in the order: NO₂ N₃ OH OAc. Cyclic voltammetry revealed the presence of two redox couples Cu^IICu^II Cu^IICu^I Cu^ICu^I. The conproportionality constant K _con for the mixed valent Cu^IICu^I species for all the complexes have been determined electrochemically.     

A Strong Luminescent Quaternary Dimeric Complex [Tb(BAA)<Subscript>2</Subscript>(Phen)(NO<Subscript>3</Subscript>)]<Subscript>2</Subscript>: Hydrothermal Synthesis,Structure, and Photophysics

In terms of the molecular fragment principle, a quaternary complex is assembled under hydrothermal conditions and characterized as [Tb(BAA)₂(Phen)(NO₃)]₂ (BAA is benzoyl acetic acid, Phen is 1,10- phenanthroline) by elementary analysis and IR, UV, fluorescence excitation, and emission spectra. The X-ray single-crystal diffraction data indicate that the title complex crystallizes in triclinic system, space group , with unit cell parameters a = 8.953(6), b = 13.332(9), c = 13.431(9) Å, α = 60.669(7)°, β = 89.649(8)°, γ = 72.068(9)°, V = 1309.3(15) ų, ρ(calcd) = ∼ 1.703 g/cm³, Z = 1 (per dimeric unit), F(000) = 664, GOOF = 1.071, R ₁ = 0.0627. The terbium complex forms a dimer with a coordination number of nine in which each pair of adjacent terbium ions is bridged by four BAA groups via two types of coordination modes. The dimer exhibits strong green luminescence of Tb³⁺.__________From Koordinatsionnaya Khimiya, Vol. 31, No. 6, 2005, pp. 472–478.Original English Text Copyright © 2005 by Bai, Yan, Chen.     

Synthesis and Structural Investigation of a Series of Noncentrosymmetric Cyclohexaphosphates: M(C6H5NH3)4P6O18?8H2O (M: Cd, Cu, Co)

Three new noncentrosymmetric cyclohexaphosphates with the general formula M(C₆H₅NH₃)₄ P₆O₁₈⋅8H₂O (M: Cd, Cu, Co) are synthesized. They crystallize in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁, Z = 2 and are isostructural. We have determined their structure from the Cd salt. This Cd salt exhibits the following unit-cell parameters: a = 9.852(1), b = 24.784(4), c = 9.2078(8) Å, β = 107.92(9)^∘, V = 2139.2(9) ų. The structure has been solved using direct method and refined to a reliability R factor of 0.042. The structure can be described as infinite anionic layers with composition of [Cd(P₆O₁₈)(H₂O)₈]⁴⁻ and parallel to the (1 0 1) plane. The charge compensation and the three-dimensional cohesion are performed by the protonated amine located between these inorganic layers.     

Adjustment of dimensionality in covalent frameworks formed by Co and rhenium cluster chalcocyanide [Re6S8(CN)6]

The synthesis and X-ray structure of a new cluster compound (Pr₄N)₂Co[Re₆S₈(CN)₆] · 6H₂O is reported. It crystallizes in orthorhombic symmetry, P2₁2₁2₁ space group with four formula units per unit cell. The following parameters were found: a = 17.942(9) Å, b = 17.979(4) Å, c = 16.344(8) Å, V=5272 0rA³, ρ_calc=2.607 g cm⁻¹; final R=0.0331. The compound was prepared by interaction of layered Cs₂Co[Re₆S₈(CN)₆] · 2H₂O with aqueous solution of Pr₄NBr. This interaction results in cleavage of covalently linked {Co(H₂O)₂Re₆S₈(CN)₆}_2α²⁻ sheets and in formation of isolated fragments {Co(H₂O)₅Re₆S₈(CN)₆}^u2−. Heating of (Pr₄N)₂Co[Re₆S₈(CN)₆] · 6H₂O results in elimination of two water molecules and in formation of (Pr₄N)₂Co[Re₆S₈(CN)₆] · 4H₂O containing infinite -Co(H₂O)₄-NC-Re₆S₈(CN) ₄-CN-Co(H₂O)₄-chains.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of β-Amino-α-Phenyl-α-Ferrocenylethanol

β-Amino-α-phenyl-α-ferrocenylethanol, FcC(OH)(Ph)CH₂NH₂ was prepared by the reduction of cyanohydrin trimethylsilyl ether of benzoylferrocene with lithium aluminum hydride. This new compound was characterized by elemental analysis, IR and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. The structure was also confirmed by a single crystal X-ray study. The compound crystallizes in monoclinic P2₁/c space group with unit cell dimensions: a = 12.5906(17), b = 5.9636(8), c = 19.8320(3) Å, β = 102.047(2)^∘, V = 1456.3(3) ų, Z = 4. The structure exhibits intra- and inter-molecular hydrogen bonding of the type N—H⋅ < eqid1 > ⋅O and O—H⋅ < eqid2 > ⋅N, respectively. The pattern of the inter-molecular hydrogen bonding interaction contains a 10-atom ring with two donors and two acceptors, showing a dimeric crystal packing.