The formation of bifurcated charge transfer complexes with molecular iodine

I₂ complexes with triptycene and several di- and triaryl derivatives of methane and ethane were studied. For these complexes the values of λ_CT are virtually identical to those reported for the complexes with the analogous monoaryl donors, while the values of λ for their blue shifted I₂ peaks are significantly lower than those for the monoaryl complexes. Both the equilibrium constants and - ΔH⁰ values for the formation of complexes from the components lead to the conclusion that the complexes with the di- and triaryl compounds are more stable than those with the monoaryl donors. For the diaryl donors, the ΔS⁰₂₉₈ values for complex formation are less favorable than those of the monoaryl donors. The dipole moment for I₂ in diphenylmethane is larger than the moment of I₂ in toluene. All of these observations can be explained by taking into account the transannular effect of one aromatic ring on another and viewing the complexes as bifurcated ones in which the I atom at one end of an I₂ molecule simultaneously interacts with two rings in the donor molecules.     

Theoretical study on contribution of charge transfer effect to surface-enhanced Raman scattering spectra of pyridine adsorbed on Ag(n) (n = 2-8) clusters

We investigate surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectra of pyridine–Ag_n (n = 2–8) complexes by density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent DFT (TDDFT) methods. In simulated normal Raman scattering (NRS) spectra, profiles of pyridine–Ag_n (n = 2–8) complexes are analogical with that of isolated pyridine. Nevertheless, calculated pre-SERS spectra are strongly dependent on electronic transition states of new complexes. Wavelengths at 335 nm, 394.8 nm, 316.9 nm and 342.6 nm, which are nearly resonant with pure charge transfer excitation states, are adopted as incident light when simulating pre-SERS spectra for pyridine–Ag_n (n = 2–8) complexes, respectively. We obtain enhancement factors from 10³ to 10⁵ in pre-SERS spectra compared with corresponding NRS spectra. The obvious increase in Raman intensities mainly result from charge transfer resonance Raman enhancement. A charge difference densities (CDDs) methodology is adopted in describing chemical enhancement mechanism. This methodology aims at visualizing charge transfer from Ag_n (n = 2–8) clusters to pyridine on resonant electronic transition, which is one of the most direct evidences for chemical enhancement mechanism.     

Synthesis and characterization of divalent manganese,cobalt, nickel,copper and zinc complexes with nicotinic acid

Coordination compounds of the transition metal(II) acetylacetonates of the formula [M(NA)₂(acac)₂ ]_n (M = Mn, Co, Ni, Cu and Zn; NA = nicotinic acid and acac = acetyl-acetonate anion) have been synthesized and characterized by chemical analysis, magnetic susceptibility, ligand-field spectra, IR and far-IR spectral measurements as well as photoacoustic spectroscopy in the solid state. Tentative stereochemistries for the complexes isolated in the solid state are suggested. The ligand-field parameters 10 Dq, B, β, λ and CFSE are calculated for cobalt and nickel complexes and are in good agreement with the proposed geometries. The metal ions attain six-coordination through the four oxygens of the anion and two donor atoms of the nicotinic acid ligands acting always as monodentate ligands. The formation of the compound results in a considerable shift of v(M-O) to lower frequencies in all the compounds related to parent acetylacetonates.     

Features of intermolecular interactions in the crystals of metal acetylacetonates

For 12 acetylacetonates of the composition M(acac) _n (n = 2, 3, or 4) and M(acac)(C₂H₄)₂ (M is a metal) the total area (⁰ S) of the faces of Voronoi-Dirichlet polyhedra (VDP) corresponding to all intermolecular contacts of one molecule in the crystal structure and the total volume of pyramids (⁰ V), whose bases are formed of such faces and the vertices are occupied by the nuclei of atoms participating in intermolecular contacts, are determined. The key features of non-bonded interactions are considered. The existence of a linear dependence of the sublimation enthalpy of acetylacetonates on the ⁰ S or ⁰ V parameters of their molecular VDP is revealed. It is shown that the sublimation enthalpy of Ga(acac)₃ requires the refinement and theoretically should be 124 kJ/mol.     

Water-soluble heteroligand complexes of 2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran-3-olatoneodymium(III) with amino acids

New water-soluble heteroligand complexes of 2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran-3-olatoneodymium(III) with aliphatic amino acids (glycine, N-methylglycine, and alanine) have been prepared. Within the biological “transparency window” (700–900 nm) of their electronic absorption spectra, narrow bands of Nd³⁺ are found: ⁴F_7/2 ← ⁴I_9/2; ⁴F_5/2 ← ⁴I_9/2; ⁴F_3/2 ← ⁴I_9/2 (750, 810, and 880 nm). Such complexes can be used as markers for biological tissues visualization.     

Ultrafast back electron transfer processes in the photoexcited methylviologen-iodide charge transfer complexes

The ultrafast back electron transfer in the excited charge transfer complexes of the methylviologen with iodide ions has been investigated using femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy. Methylviologen and iodide form two types of charge transfer complexes each characterized by a charge transfer band in the same spectral region. At low I^- concentrations mainly a 1:1 complex MV²⁺(I^-) is present while at high I^- concentrations both 1:1 and 1:2 complexes MV²⁺(I^-)₂ can be observed. Ultrashort laser pulses at 400 nm are used to excite both complexes in their charge transfer band. The observed transient absorption can be represented by a biexponential function with 1 ps and 20 ps time constants and attributed to the decay of the MV^+./I^. and MV^+./I₂ ^.- radical pair respectively. The excitation of the 1:1 complex leads to the formation of the MV^+./I^. radical pair while the excitation of the 1:2 complex leads to the formation of the MV^+./I^. and MV^+./I₂ ^.- radical pairs.     

In vitro simulation of the chemical scenario of the action of an anti-thyroid drug: charge transfer interaction of thiazolidine-2-thione with iodine

Thiazolidine-2-thione (T2T) has been studied spectrophotometrically by UV–visible and IR spectra. The spectral studies have indicated that T2T has two tautomeric forms, namely thione and thiole forms, in addition to the dimeric thioamide complex existing as a hydrogen-bonded dimer of two thione forms. Interaction of the T2T as an electron donor with iodine as a typical σ-type acceptor has been studied spectrophotometrically. Electronic absorption spectra of the system T2T–I₂ in several organic solvents of different polarities have performed a clear charge transfer (CT) band in each spectrum. Formation constants (K_CT) and molar absorption coefficients (?_CT) and thermodynamic properties, ΔH, ΔS, and ΔG, of this system in various organic solvents were determined and discussed. The stoichiometric ratio of the T2T–I₂ system in solutions was found to be 1:1 T2T:I₂, whereas the elemental analysis of the prepared solid CT complex has illustrated the same stoichiometry. The obtained K_CT and ?_CT values have indicated that T2T is a donor of moderately strength capable of interacting with the iodine just to form the corresponding CT complex with an iodine molecule without further reducing of the iodine to either of the corresponding poly-iodide ions viz. I₃^?, I₅^?, etc. This action of spongy trapping of iodine simulates in vitro the chemical scenario of the anti-thyroid action of this compound.     

Theoretical studies of the spectroscopic properties of blue emitting iridium complexes

Electronic structures, absorptions and emissions of a series of (ppy)₂Ir(acac) derivatives (ppy = 2- phenylpyridine; acac = acetoylacetonate) with fluoro substituent on ppy ligands were investigated theoretically. The ground and excited states geometries were fully optimized at B3LYP/LANL2DZ and CIS/LANL2DZ level, respectively. The HOMO is composed of d(Ir) and π(C^∧N), while the LUMO is localized on C^∧N ligand. The absorptions and emissions in CH₂Cl₂ media were calculated under the TD–DFT level with PCM model. The lowest-lying absorption of these complexes is dominantly attributed to metal-to-ligand and intraligand charge transfer (MLCT/ILCT) transitions and the emission of them originates from ³MLCT/³ILCT excited states. The absorption and emission of these complexes are blue-shifted by increasing the number of fluoro on phenyl, but the spectra are red-shifted by adding fluoro on pyridyl. While a single fluoro of different substituted site on phenyl results in different extent blue-shift to the spectra.     

3-Substituted 2,4-pentanedione complexes: electronic spectra

The electronic spectra of 85 γ-substituted acetylacetonates of the metal(III) ions, Sc, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ga and Al are discussed. Previously unassigned bands with energies > 40 kK (1 kK = 1000 cm^?1) in the spectra of the V(III) and Cr(III) complexes are assigned to the component of highest energy (e → a₁) of the π₃ π ₄ transition. Shifts in the ligand π₃ → π ₄ and charge transfer t_2g → π ₄ transitions which are induced by varying either the metal ion or ligand substituent are interpreted in terms of the nature (M → L or L → M) and extent of metal-ligand π-bonding. Two types of substituent effect on the transition energies are distinguished: the gross effect of replacing the γ-hydrogen atom by any substituent shifts the ligand and charge transfer transitions to lower energies, while the effect of replacing an electron-releasing substituent (e.g. CH₃) by an electron-withdrawing substituent (e.g. NO₂) generally induces a high energy shift in both transitions. From the ⁴A_2g → ⁴T_2g transition energies in the Cr(III) complexes (which yield 10Dq directly) electron-withdrawing γ-substituents are shown to increase the crystal field strength of the β-ketoenolate ligands.     

Thermochromism of CuI Tetrakisguanidine Complexes: Reversible Activation of Metal‐to‐Ligand Charge‐Transfer Bands

Tetranuclear, intensely blue‐coloured Cu^I complexes were synthesised in which two Cu₂X₃^? units (X=Br or I) are bridged by a dicationic GFA (guanidino‐functionalised aromatic) ligand. The UV/Vis spectra show a large metal‐to‐ligand charge‐transfer (MLCT) band around 638 nm. The tetranuclear “low‐temperature” complexes are in a temperature‐dependent equilibrium with dinuclear Cu^I “high‐temperature” complexes, which result from the reversible elimination of two CuX groups. A massive thermochromism effect results from the extinction of the strong MLCT band upon CuX elimination with increasing temperature. For all complexes, quantum chemical calculations predict a small and method‐dependent energy difference between the possible electronic structures, namely Cu^I and dicationic GFA ligand (closed‐shell singlet) versus Cu^II and neutral GFA ligand (triplet or broken‐symmetry state). The closed‐shell singlet state is disfavoured by hybrid‐DFT functionals, which mix in exact Hartree–Fock exchange, and is favoured by larger basis sets and consideration of a polar medium.     

Synthesis, spectroscopy, and magnetic characterization of copper(II) and cobalt(II) complexes with 2-amino-5-bromopyridine as ligand

The synthesis, spectroscopic, and magnetic characterization of two new copper(II) and cobalt(II) complexes are described. Both two compounds have the general formula [M(L)₂(Cl)₂] (M = Cu (I), Co (II); L = 2-amino-5-bromopyridine). These complexes were prepared in one-step synthesis and characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, UV-Vis, and EPR spectroscopy. Moreover, the single crystal structure of complex I was studied by the X-ray diffraction method. This compound consists of mononuclear units consisting of two ligands linked to metal via the nitrogen of pyridine ring. The UV-Vis spectra of copper(II) and cobalt(II) complexes show three and five absorption bands, respectively, attributed to the d-d transition of the metal ion, ligand → metal charge transfer and π → π* or n → π* transitions of the ligand. The FT-IR spectra show MN₂Cl₂ vibrations at 500–300 cm^?1. The complexes show room temperature magnetic moments of 1.78 and 4.12 μ_B for Cu(II) and Co(II), respectively. The X-band electron spin resonance (ESR) spectra of Cu(II) complex in DMF or DMSO frozen at liquid nitrogen temperature show the typical ΔM_S = ±1 transition.     

Die binuklearen Produkte der Umsetzung von Grignardreagenzien mit Acetylacetonaten der späten 3d-Elemente und ihre katalytische Wirkung bei der Kreuzkopplung

Binuclear Reaction Products of Grignard Compounds and Transition Metal Acetylacetonates - Catalysts of Cross Coupling In THF Grignard compounds react with transition metal acetylacetonates forming the binuclear complexes (THF)₂Mg(acac)₂M^IIX₂ (M^II ? Fe, Co, Ni; X ? Cl, Br). A characteristic component of these compounds is the octahedral moiety (THF)₂Mg(acac)₂. The coordination of two cis-positioned oxygen donors of this moiety to an M^IIX₂-group builds up a second (tetrahedral) coordination centre. The structure of the binuclear complexes and their vis-spectra are discussed in detail. The new compounds are cross coupling catalysts of acylhalides and Grignard reagents. Probably in the course of the catalytic process the acylhalides are activated at the unsaturated transition metal centre (increase of the coordination number), but the Grignard reagent at the magnesium centre (substitution of one of the weakly bound THF-ligands). This model also explains the different catalytic activity of (THF)₂Mg(acac)₂FeCl₂ and (THF)₂Mg(acac)₂NiBr₂.     

Heteroligand bipyridyl-pyridylbenzimidazole Ru(II) complexes. Synthesis,structural characterization,and investigation of electronic structure

Ruthenium(II) complexes with pyridylbenzimidazole derivatives were synthesized and investigated by NMR (¹H and ¹H-¹H COSY), mass, and electronic spectroscopy. Proceeding from quantum-chemical calculations by the density functionsl methods the analysis was performed of electronic and geometric structure of free ligands and Ru(II)complexes, and the electron absorption spectra of complexes under study were interpreted. Compared to [Ru(bpy)₃]²⁺ (bpy = 2,2′-bipyridyl) the charge transfer band in the visible range of the electronic spectra of the complexes in question suffered a red shift by ～10 nm, and its intensity in the absorption maximum is several times smaller. The introduction of acceptor substituents into the benzene ring of the pyridylbenzimidazole ligand did not affect significantly the spectral properties of the complexes.     

Untersuchungen an molekülkomplexen von n-σ-TYP MITT. I. über freie enthalpie—kraftkonstantenkorrelationen von molekülkomplexen des jods m

Linear correlations have been found between the ΔG⁰ values of the molecular complexes R₁R₂R₃PO/I₂, R₁R₂SO/I₂ and R₁R₂SeO/I₂ and the PO, SO and SeO valence force constants, respectively. The nature of the correlation is determined by the ZO donor bond and not by the donor atom, where Z is P, S or Se. The change on ΔG⁰ values for an equal change in the ZO valence force constants increases in the order R₁R₂SO/I₂?R₁R₂R₃PO/I₂ < R₁ R₂SeO/I₂. Seleninyl complexes with I₂ are more stable than the analogous thionyl complexes. From ΔG⁰—f_zo correlation deductions can be made about the nature of the ZO donor bond and ΔG⁰ values can be evaluated from vibrational spectra. A linear correlation exists between the ΔG⁰ values of corresponding thionyl and seleninyl complexes which is of the same form as the correlation between the valence force constants of analogous thionyl and seleninyl compounds.     

Resonance Raman and UV–vis characterization of charge transfer complexes of TCNQ and aromatic amines

Although the molecular charge transfer complexes formed by 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ) and several different donors have been widely investigated in the past, in this paper it is shown for the first time the vibrational spectroscopic characterization of the complexes formed by TCNQ and the simplest series of substituted anilines in solution. The UV–vis spectra indicate the formation of TCNQ complexes stabilized by two aromatic amines in a sandwich π type complex. It was observed that the charge transfer transition energies of the complexes follow a linear correlation with the ionization potential of the amines. The resonance Raman spectra revealed, by the analysis of the ν(CC) and ν(CN) stretching modes of TCNQ, that the complexes keep their neutral character in the ground electronic state, and not as a TCNQ²⁻ dianion species as reported before. The observed enhancement of the TCNQ bands as the amine donor capacity increases, confirmed the charge transfer nature of the electronic transitions. The DFT and TDDFT results were obtained and the theoretical Raman and electronic spectra data supported the experimental findings. The results of the model systems presented herein can contribute to a deep understanding of the photoinduced charge transfer process in complexes of TCNQ, which is a key step in the designing of organic molecular devices.     

Photofunctional supramolecular solution systems of chiral Schiff base nickel(II), copper(II), and zinc(II) complexes and photochromic azobenzenes

Preparations, crystal structures, electronic and CD spectra are reported for new chiral Schiff base complexes, bis(N-R-1-naphthylethyl-3,5-dichlorosalicydenaminato)nickel(II), copper(II), and zinc(II). Nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes adopt a square planar trans-[MN₂O₂] coordination geometry with Δ(R,R) configuration. While zinc(II) complex adopts a compressed tetrahedral trans-[MN₂O₂] one with Δ(R,R) configuration and exhibits an emission band around 21 000 cm⁻¹ (λ_ex = 27 000 cm⁻¹). Absorption and CD spectra were recorded in N,N′-dimethylformamide, acetone, methanol, chloroform, and toluene solutions to discuss relationships between spectral shifts of d–d and π–π^∗ bands by structural changes of the complexes and physical properties of the solvents. Moreover, we have attempted to investigate conformational changes of the complexes induced by photoisomerization of azobenzene, 4-hydroxyazobenzene, or 4-aminoazobenzene, in various solutions under different conditions. Weak intermolecular interactions between complexes and azobenzenes are important for the phenomenon by conformational changes of bulky π-conjugated moieties of the ligands.     

Substituent effects in donor-acceptor complexes with D→A coordination bonds (D = N, O, S; A = B, Al, Ga, Sn, Sb) and related systems

The effect of substituent on the enthalpy ΔH ⁰ and free energy ΔG ⁰ of complexation, on the dipole moments of complexes μ_C and coordination bonds μ_DA, and on the degree of charge transfer Δq was analyzed for 20 series of complexes with D→A coordination bonds (D = N, O, S; A = B, Al, Ga, Sn, Sb), hydrogen bonds, and charge transfer. It was found that ΔH ⁰, ΔG ⁰, μ_C, μ_DA, and Δq depend not only on the inductive and resonance effects, but also on the polarization effect of substituents; its contribution varies in a wide range and can exceed 50%.     

A mononuclear nickel(II) complex based on polypyridyl ligand: synthesis,characterization, and biological activity

[Ni(acac)₂(o-NPIP)](CH₃OH)₃ (acac = acetylacetonate), based on the polypyridyl ligand 2-(2-nitrophenyl)imidazo[4,5-f]1,10-phenanthroline) (o-NPIP), has been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal analysis, IR and electronic spectra. In the structure of Ni(II) complex, the coordination sphere around Ni(II) is distorted octahedral with one o-NPIP and two acetylacetonates. DNA binding and human serum albumin (HSA) interactions with the Ni(II) complex have been investigated by electronic absorption and fluorescence measurements, revealing that the Ni(II) complex binds with DNA via intercalative binding. The quenching constants verified a dynamic quenching mechanism between HSA and the Ni complex by fluorescence quenching. ΔG, ΔH, and ΔS at different temperatures (288, 298, and 310 K) indicated that hydrophobic interactions play a major role. Synchronous fluorescence spectral experiments revealed that the Ni(II) complex affected the microenvironment around the tryptophan residue of HSA.     

Charge‐transfer character of halogen bonding: Molecular structures and electronic spectroscopy of carbon tetrabromide and bromoform complexes with organic σ‐ and π‐donors

Carbon tetrabromide and bromoform are employed as prototypical electron acceptors to demonstrate the charge‐transfer nature of various intermolecular complexes with three different structural types of electron donors represented by (1) halide and pseudohalide anions, (2) aromatic (π‐bonding) hydrocarbons, and (3) aromatics with (n‐bonding) oxygen or nitrogen centers. UV–Vis spectroscopy identifies the electronic transition inherent to such [1:1] complexes; and their Mulliken correlation with the donor/acceptor strength verifies the relevant charge‐transfer character. X‐ray crystallography of CBr₄/HCBr₃ complexes with different types of donors establishes the principal structural features of halogen bonding. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Heteroatom Chem 17:449–459, 2006; Published online in Wiley InterScience ( www.interscience.wiley.com ). DOI 10.1002/hc.20264     

Strongly Luminescent Cyclometalated Gold(III) Complexes Supported by Bidentate Ligands Displaying Intermolecular Interactions and Tunable Emission Energy

A series of charge‐neutral Au^III complexes, which comprise a dicarbanionic C‐deprotonated biphenyl ligand and bidentate ancillary ligands ([Au(C^C)(L^X)]; L^X=β‐diketonate and relatives (O^O), quinolinolate and relatives (N^O), and diphosphino (P^P) ligands), were prepared. All the complexes are emissive in degassed CH₂Cl₂ solutions and in thin‐film samples with Φ _em up to 18 and 35 %, respectively, except for 5 and 6 , which bear (N^O)‐type ancillary ligands. Variation of the electronic characteristics of the β‐diketonate ancillary ligand was demonstrated to be a viable route for tuning the emission color from blue‐green (peak λ _em at ca. 466 nm for 1 and 2 ; 501 nm for 4 a and 4 b ) to orange (peak λ _em at 585 nm for 3 ), in contrast to the common observations that the ancillary ligand has a negligible effect on the excited‐state energy of the Au^III complexes reported in the literature. DFT/time‐dependent (TD) DFT calculations revealed that the energies of the ³ππ*(C^C) and the ³ILCT(O^O) excited states (ILCT=intraligand charge transfer) switch in order on going from O^O=acetylacetonate (acac) to aryl‐substituted β‐diketonate ligands. Solution‐processed and vacuum‐deposited organic light‐emitting diode (OLED) devices of selected complexes were prepared. The vacuum‐deposited OLED fabricated with 2 displays a sky‐blue emission with a maximum external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 6.71 % and CIE coordinates of (0.22, 0.40). The crystal structures of 7 and 9 reveal short intermolecular Au^III⋅⋅⋅Au^III contacts, with intermetal distances of 3.408 and 3.453 Å, respectively. DFT/TDDFT calculations were performed on 7 and 9 to account for the noncovalent interactions. Solid samples of 1 , 3 , and 9 exhibit excimeric emission at room temperature, which is rarely reported in Au^III complexes.