Reactions of 1,4-difeffocenylbuta-1,3-diyne and 1,4-diphenylbut-l-en-3-yne with Ru3(CO)12. Crystal structure of Ru3(CO)8(μ3-η-1-η1-η4-η2-C4Ph2(CH=CHPh)2)

Diyne FcCmCC.CFc (Fc is ferrocenyl) reacts with Ru₃(CO)₁₂ in boiling hexane to yield binuclear complexes Ru₂ and Ru₂(CO)₆(C₄Fc₂(C=CFc)₂C=O) containing ruthenacyclopentadiene and diruthenacycloheptadienone rings, respectively. The isomerism of the complexes is due to the different ways of coupling of the alkyne fragments of the diyne, namely, head-to-head, head-to-tail or tail-to-tail. The reaction of enyne PhC=CCH=CHPh with Ru₃(CO)₁₂ under similar conditions gives isomeric binuclear complexes Ru₂(CO)₆(C₄Ph₂(CH=CHPh)₂) and trinuclear clusters Ru₃(CO)₆(w-CO)₂(C₄Ph₂(CH=CHPh)₂) and Ru₃(CO)₈(₃-,¹-¹-⁴-² C₄Ph₂(CH=CHPh)₂). The structure of the latter was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The Ru₃ triangle coordinates eight terminal CO groups and the organic ligand resulting from the head-to-head dimerization of enyne molecules; the ruthenacyclopentadiene moiety is ⁴-coordinated to the Ru(CO)₂ group, and the third ruthenium atom is 2-bound to one of the PhCH=CH groups.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 5, pp. 1261–1267, May, 1996.     

Tetramethyl(2-methoxyethyl)cyclopentadienyl complexes of zirconium(iv). Crystal structure of [η5:η1−C5(CH3)4(CH2CH2OCH3)]ZrCl3

Several novel zirconium(iv) complexes with the chelating oxygen-containing cyclopentadienyl ligand, tetramethyl(2-methoxyethyl)cyclopentadiene, have been synthesized. [⁵:¹-Tetra-methyl(2-methyl)cyclopentadienyl]trichlorozirconium (2), bis[⁵-tetramethyl(2-methoxyethyl)cyclopentadienyl]dichlorozirconium (3), [⁵-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl][⁵-tetra-methyl(2-methoxyethyl)cyclopentadienyl]dichlorozirconium (4), and [⁵-tetra-methyl(2-methylthioethyl)cyclopentadienyl][⁵-tetramethyl(2-methoxyethyl)-cyclopentadienyl]dichlorozirconium (5) have been prepared from the corresponding lithium cyclopentadienide (l). The crystal structure of cyclopentadienyl complex2 has been established by X-ray analysis. The coordination OZr bond in compound2 exists both in the crystalline state and in solutions. No coordination of this type was observed in complexes3–5. Synthesized complexes2–5 are discussed in comparison with their sulfur-containing analogs.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 7, pp. 1828–1832, July, 1996.     

Molecular structure of ansa-compound (η5-C5H4)CMe2(η5-C9H6)TiCl2

The structure of a new ansa compound, (⁵-C₅H₄)CMe₂(⁵-C₉H₆)TiCl₂ (1), was studied by X-ray analysis:a = 15.00(1),b =15.500(5),c = 13.032(4) Å, = 92.66°(4),V = 3025.1(1) ų, space groupP2₁/.,R = 0.038. The distorted tetrahedral coordination sphere of the Ti atom is formed by two Cl atoms and two -ligands. It was proposed that the angle () between theC-M direction and the line normal to M-Cp can be considered as one of the geometric parameters characteristic of the structure-properties correlation.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 2, pp. 305–308, February, 1995.     

Electron transfer in organometallic clusters: XIV. Crystal and electronic structures of the tricobalt carbon cluster (η5-C5H5)Fe[η5-C5H4-CCo3(CO)9] and the biscarbyne cluster (η5-C5H5)Fe[η5-C5H4CCo3(η5-C5H5)3CH]

The crystal and molecular structures of (η⁵-C₅H₅)Fe[η⁵--C₅H₄CCo₃(CO)₉] (1), Pna2₁, α 17.354, b 11.463, c 11.207 Å Z = 4, R = 0.053, R_w = 0.056 for 939 reflections (I>3σ(I)) at 293 K, and (η⁵-C₅H₅Fe[η⁵--C₅H₄CCo₃(η⁵C₅H₅)₃CH] (2), P2₁/n, a 13.807(9), b 11.254(4), c 13.991(9) Å, β 99.98(5)°, Z = 4, R = 0.033 and R_w = 0.033 for 3051 observed reflections (I>3σ(I)) at 180 K, have been determined by X-ray methods.The results provide a detailed characterisation of related tricobalt-carbon complexes directly bound to ferrocene residues. In 1 the ferrocenyl moiety tops the pyramidal CCo₃ cluster core, while in 2 the CCo₃C core is bipyramidal with a ferrocenyl substituent on one capping carbon atom and a hydrogen atom at the other. In both cases the ferrocenyl group is tilted towards one cobalt atom of the cluster core, a distortion believed to be the consequence of the non-degeneracy of the carbyne p(π) orbitals resulting from a cooperative π-interaction between the clusters and the ferrocenyl substituents.     

The formation of metal clusters by the facile condensation of electron-deficient metal centres; X-ray crystal structures of (η-C5H5)2Rh4(CO)4Cl2(CF3C2CF3) and (η-C5H5)4Rh4Pt(CO)2(CF3C2CF3)2

When solutions of (η-C₅H₅)₂Rh₂(CO)(CF₃C₂CF₃) and [Rh(CO)₂Cl]₂ in hexane are mixed and left at room temperature, black crystals of the condensation product (η-C₅H₅)₂Rh₄(CO)₄Cl₂(CF₃C₂CF₃) are deposited. X-ray structure determination shows that one rhodium atom of the [Rh(CO)₂Cl]₂ dimer has added to the RhRh bond of (η-C₅H₅)₂Rh₂(CO)(CF₃C₂CF₃) to form a triangular Rh₃ cluster. This is capped on one side by a semi-face bridging carbonyl and on the other by a μ₃η² bound alkyne. Variable temperature NMR data reveal that two isomers of the complex co-exist in solution and that they rapidly interconvert at room temperature. In similar reactions between (η-C₅H₅)₂Rh₂(CO)(CF₃C₂CF₃) and Pt(COD)₂ in hexane at room temperature, there is loss of cyclooctadine and the formation of two cluster products. One is formulated as (η-C₅H₅)₂Rh₂Pt(COD)(CF₃C₂CF₃) and the other as (η-C₅H₅)₄Rh₄Pt(CO)₂(CF₃C₂CF₃)₂. Determination of the X-ray crystal structure of the latter establishes that the Pt is a common apex for two linked Rh₂Pt triangles. Within each Rh₂Pt unit, a semi-bridging carbonyl spans one Rh-Rh edge, and the hexaluorobut-2-yne occupies a μ₃η² face bridging position.     

Conformational analysis and x-ray crystal structure of [(η5-C5H5)Fe(CO)(PPh3)CH2CH3]

The complex [(η⁵-C₅H₅)Fe(CO)(PPh₃)CH₂CH₃] is shown by ¹H NMR spectroscopy and an X-ray crystal structure analysis to adopt a single conformation with the methyl group residing between the cyclopentadienyl and carbon monoxide ligands.     

Organometallic polymorphism. Synthesis and structural characterization of two forms of [Ru(η6-C6H6)(η6-C6H4(CH3)COOCH3)][BF4]2 and the phase transition in [Ru(η5-C5H5)(η6-C6H5OH)][PF6]

The synthesis and structural characterization of the complex [Ru(η⁶-C₆H₆)(η⁶-C₆H₄(CH₃)COOCH₃)] [BF₄]₂ (2) and of its precursor [Ru(η⁶-C₆H₄(CH₃)COOCH₃)Cl₂]₂ (1) are reported. Compound (2) has been characterized in two polymorphic modifications (2a and 2b) and the molecular organization in the solid state has been investigated. The complex [Ru(η⁵-C₅H₅)(η⁶-C₆H₅OH)][PF₆] (3) has also been investigated; it has been shown to possess a disorder similar to that observed in the high temperature phase of related systems such as [Ru(η⁵-C₅H₅)(η⁶-C₆H₆)][PF₆].     

Crystal structure of (η5-pentamethylcyclo-pentadienyl)(methyldiphenylphosphite-P)dichlororhodium(III)

The molecule (η⁵-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)(methyldiphenylphosphinite-P)dichlororhodium(III), [(η⁵-C₅Me₅)RhCl₂(PPh₂OMe)], crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system in space group P2₁/c with unit cell parameters a = 16.056(3) Å, b = 9.4331(18) Å, c = 15.745(3) Å, β = 108.330(4)°, V = 2263.8(7) ų and Z = 4. There is three-legged piano stool geometry about Rh. The Rh-P distance of 2.278(2) Å is shorter than those of [(η⁵-C₅Me₅)RhCl₂(PPh₂OR)] where R is an aryl group, and longer than those found in [(η⁵-C₅Me₅)RhCl₂{PPh(OR)₂}]. The structure reveals significant distortion of the pentamethylcyclopentadienyl towards ′η³,η²-enyl-ene′ coordination.     

The formation and molecular structure of (η5-C5H5)3Sm · OC4H8

Reaction of 1/2 mole ratio of (η⁵-C₅H₅)SmCl₂ ·3THF and NaCCCH₂OCH₂CHCH₂ in THF solution resulted in the formation of (η⁵-C₅H₅)Sm·OC₄H₈; the complex crystallizes in monoclinic space group P2₁/n with unit cell constants a = 8.254(5), b = 24.63(1), c = 8.339(3) Å, β = 101.33(5)° and D_c = 1.67 g/cm³ for Z = 4. Refinement has led to a final R value of 0.041 based on 2106 independent observed reflections. The THF molecule is coordinated to the samarium atom at a SmO distance of 2.522(6) Å. The SmC(cyclopentadienyl) bond lengths range from 2.70(1) to 2.80(1) Å and average 2.742(1) Å. A comparison of some significant structural parameters along the isostructural series (η⁵-C₅H₅)₃Ln·THF (LnLa, Pr, Nd, Gd, Dy, Lu and Sm) with the ionic radii of Ln³⁺ was made.     

Triphospha-Ferrocenes as Ligands. Crystal Structures of [Fe(η5-C5Me5)(η5-C2 TBu2P3)M(CO)5)], (M= Cr,MO, W) and the Novel ruthenium and Nickel Complexes [Fe(η5-C5Me5) (η5-C2 TBu2P3)Ru3(CO)9] and [Fe(η5-C5Me5)(η5-C2 tBu2P3)Ni(Co)2]2

Abstract

Syntheses and structures of penta- and hexaphosphorus analogues of ferrocene have been described recently¹. Unlike their simple ferrocene analogues, these complexes have further ligating potential towards other transition metal centres by virtue of the availability of the ring phosphorus lone-pair electrons that are not involved in the η⁵-coordination. We now describe the first examples of coordination compounds of the triphospha-ferrocene [Fe(η⁵-C₅Me₅) (η⁵-C₂ ^tBu₂P₃]. In the ruthenium complex [Fe(η⁵-C₅Me₅)(η⁵-C₂ ^tBu₂P₃) Ru₃(CO)₉] ² two adjacent phosphorus atoms of the η⁵-C₂ ^tBu₂P₃ ring are interlinked by a ruthenium carbonyl cluster in which all three ruthenium atoms interact with the phosphorus atoms. The tetrametallic nickel complex [Fe(η⁵-C₅Me₅)(η⁵-C₂ ^tBu₂P₃)Ni(CO)₂]₂ ³ represents the first example of intermolecular interlinkage of two phospha-ferrocene systems by two metal centres.     

A mild,phosphine-assisted synthesis of (η-C5Me5)Ta(CO)4. Isolation and crystal structure of intermediate (η-C5Me5)TaCl2(CO)2(PMe3)

Mild, reductive carbonylation of (C₅Me₅)TaCl₄ in the presence of trimethylphosphine gives (C₅Me₅)Ta(CO)₄ in 47% yield. The intermediate (C₅Me₅)TaCl₂- (CO)₂(PMe₃) has been isolated from the reaction of (C₅Me₅)TaCl₂(PMe₃)₂ with carbon monoxide and its crystal structure determined (space group P2₁2₁2₁).     

Enantioselective synthesis: Catalysis of the aldol reaction by neutral gold(I)-chiral ferrocenylphosphine complexes. Crystal structure of the complex [{(η5-C5H4PPh2)(η5-C5H3(PPh2)CH(Me)N(Me)CH2CH2NMe2)Fe}2(AuCl)3] · Et2O

The chiral aminoferrocenylphosphine [(η⁵-C₅H₄PPh₂)(η⁵-C₅H₃(PPh₂)CH(CH₃)-N(CH₃)CH₂CH₂N(CH₃)₂)Fe] (1) reacts with (H₃C)₂SAuCl to give neutral gold(I) complexes that are active catalysts for the enantioselective coupling of isocyanoacetate esters with aldehydes, forming dihydrooxazoles. The structure of the trimeric complex [(rac-1)₂(AuCl)₃] · Et₂O has been determined by X-ray diffraction.     

Tantalum dicyclopentadienyl hydrides containing the TaSn σ-bond. Crystal and molecular structure of (η5-C5H5)2TaH2Sn(CH3)Cl2

Interaction of Cp₂TaH₃ (Cp = η⁵-C₅H₅) with Me_nSnCl_4-n (n = 0–2) in benzene leads to heterometallic complexes with the composition Cp₂TaH₂(SnMe_nCl_3-n). The complex Cp₂TaH₂(SnMe₂Cl) can be obtained only when the HCl eliminated is fixed with triethylamine. The Mössbauer, IR and ¹H NMR spectroscopy data show that these compounds have a symmetrical structure with two terminal TaH bonds and a central TaSn σ-bond. The Cp₂TaH₂(SnMeCl₂) complex was studied by X-ray analysis. The crystals of this compound are rhombic with the unit cell parameters a 7.7361(1), b 10.552(1), c 16.943(3) Å, space group P_cmn, R = 0.0264, R_w = 0.0278. The molecule Cp₂TaH₂(SnMeCl₂) possesses a mirror symmetry plane which passes through the centers of the Cp cycles and the Ta, Sn, and C atoms of the methyl group: d(TaSn) 2.752(1), d(Ta-H) 1.61(10) Å. On the basis of spectroscopic and structural data the TaSn bond is concluded to have increased s character.     

The crystal and molecular structure of bis(η5-trimethylsilylcyclopentadienyl)titanium(IV) dichloride,Ti(η5-C5H4SiMe 3)2Cl2

Summary The crystal and molecular structure of the titanocene complex Ti(⁵-C₅H₄SiMe ₃)₂Cl₂ has been determined by X-ray diffraction studies. The compound crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system [a=6.747(8),b=12.815(2),c=12.928(4) Å and =67.16(2), =82.29(5), =74.83(4)°] in the space group with 2 formula units in the unit cell. The coordination about the titanium atom formed by the two chlorine atoms and the centroids of the cyclopentadienyl rings is that of a distorted tetrahedron. The Cl-Ti-Cl angle is 91.63° while the (centroid)-Ti-(centroid) angle is 131.02°.

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Die Kristall- und Molekülstruktur von Bis(⁵-trimethylsilylcyclopentadienyl)titan(IV)dichlorid, Ti(⁵-C₅H₄SiMe ₃)₂Cl₂

Zusammenfassung Die Kristall- und Molekülstruktur des Titanocen-Komplexes Ti(⁵-C₅H₄SiMe ₃)₂Cl₂ wurde durch eine Röntgenstrukturanalyse bestimmt. Die Verbindung kristallisiert im triklinen Kristallsystem [a=6.747(8),b=12.815(2),c=12.928(4) Å und =67.16(2), =82.29(5), =74.83(4)°] in der Raumgruppe mit 2 Formeleinheiten pro Elementarzelle. Das Titanatom ist von zwei Chloratomen und den Centroiden der Cyclopentadienylringe umgeben, wobei die Koordination des Titanatoms verzerrt tetraedrisch ist. Die Winkel Cl-Ti-Cl und (Centroid)-Ti-(Centroid) betragen 91.63° bzw. 131.02°.

     

The addition of small molecules to (η-C5H5)2Rh2(CO)(CF3C2CF3): IV. The sunlight assisted making and breaking of alkene CH bonds on the dirhodium centre; the crystal and molecular structures of (η-C5H5)2Rh2(CHCHCN){C(CF3)CF3)H} · H2O and (η-C5H5)2Rh2(CHCF2){C(CF3)C(CF3)H}

Bis-alkenyl complexes of the type (η-C₅H₅)₂RH₂(alkene − H)(alkyne + H) are obtained when the alkyne complex (η-C₅H₅)₂Rh₂(CO)(CF₃C₂CF₃) is treated with the following alkenes: H₂CCH₂, H₂CCHR (R = Me, Bu^t, Ph, CN), H₂CCF₂, RHCCHR′ (R = R′ = Me, Ph, Cl; R = Me, R′ = Et), cyclooctene and norbornene. An approximately equimolar amount of (η-C₅H₅)₂Rh₂(CO)₂(CF₃C₂CF₃) is also formed. The reactions are greatly accelerated when the reaction mixtures are exposed to sunlight. There is some regioselectivity in the reactions with H₂CCHR and MeHCCHet, with a preference for CH bond cleavage at the least crowded alkene-carbon. When the reaction with acrylonitrile is performed in the absence of sunlight, the complex (η-C₅H₅)₂(CO){(H₂CCHCN)(CF₃C₂CF₃)} can be isolated; upon exposure to sunlight, there is loss of CO and H-transfer to form two isomers of the appropriate bis-alkenyl complex.The molecular geometries of (η-C₅H₅)₂Rh₂(CHCHCN){C(CF₃)C(CF₃)H} and (η-C₅H₅)₂Rh₂(CHCF₂){C(CF₃)C(CF₃)H} have been ascertained by X-ray structure determination. Each molecule has two bridging alkenyl units spanning a RhRh single bond; the dihedral angle between the two RhRhCC planes is just above 90°. There is a cyclopentadienyl ring η⁵-attached to each metal. Crystal data: C₁₇H₁₃F₆NRh₂·H₂O, M 569.1, monoclinic, P2₁/n, a 15.014(7), b 14.882(7), c 8.590(5) Å, β 94.57(9)°, Z = 4, final R 0.056 for 2493 observed reflections; C₁₆H₁₂F₈Rh₂, M 562.1, monoclinic, P2₁/c, a 13.037(6), b 8.765(2), c 14.873(3) Å, β 103.16(3)°, Z = 4, final R 0.062 for 1820 observed reflections.     

Cyclooctaselenadiazole: synthesis,decomposition pathway,and reaction with (η5-C5H5) Co(L)2 (L = C2H4, PPh3). Crystal and molecular structure of [(η5-C5H5)CO]2(μ2-η3,η2-C8H6Se)

Thermolysis of cyclooctaselenadiazole (2) yields only selenium-containing products. Compound 2 reacts with CpCo sources to give [(η⁵-C₅H₅)CO]₂(μ₂η³,η²-C₈H₆Se), a fluxional compound whose structure has been determined by X-Ray crystallography.