Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structures and Characterization of Two Hydrogen Phosphates Templated by 4-Amino-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine

Abstract

Chemical preparations, crystal structures, thermal analyses, and IR spectroscopic studies are given for two new hydrogen phosphates templated by 4-amino-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine: (C₉H₂₂N₂)₂·(H₂PO₄)·(HPO₄)·(F)·H₂O (I) and (C₉H₂₂N₂)·(H₂PO₄)₂(II). The structures are determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Both compounds crystallize in the P2₁/c (N°14) monoclinic space group with the unit cell parameters: a = 14.856 (1) Å, b = 14.092 (2) Å, c = 14.7166 (9) Å, β = 118.434 (7)°, V = 2709.2 (4) Å ³, and Z = 4 for (I) and a = 9.803 (2) Å, c = 0.466 (2) Å, c = 15.640 (8) Å, β = 94.990 (4), V = 1598.68 (7) ų, and Z = 4 for (II).

The structure of I, refined to R = 0.042 and R_w = 0.067 for 6009 reflections (I ≥ 2σ (I)), exhibits infinite inorganic chains _∞((H₂PO₄)·(HPO₄)·(F)·H₂O)^4? linked together through weak hydrogen bonds to form layers onto which the diprotonated [C₉H₂₂N₂]^{2 +} amine molecules are anchored.

The structure of II, refined to R = 0.060 and R_w = 0.086 for 1435 reflections (I ≥ 2σ (I)), consists of _∞(H₂PO₄)^? (100) layers between which [C₉H₂₂N₂]²⁺ cations are inserted. A network of hydrogen bonds connects the different components. IR spectra of I and II show the characteristic bands of amine groups and phosphate anions.     

Pyridine-2-olato chelated ruthenium(II) organometallics incorporating imine-phenol function: spectroscopic,structural, electrochemical,and theoretical studies

The heterogeneous phase reaction of excess sodium salt of 2-hydroxypyridine (OHpy) with [Ru(κ²C,O-RL)(PPh₃)₂(CO)Cl] (1) afforded complexes of the type [Ru(κ¹C-RL)(PPh₃)₂(CO)(Opy)] (2) in excellent yield [κ²C,O-RL is 4-methyl-6-((N-R-arylimino)methyl)phenolato-C²,O), κ¹C-RL is 4-methyl-6-((N-R-arylimino)methyl)phenol-C²) and R is H, Me, OMe, Cl]. The chelation of Opy is attended with the cleavage of Ru-O and Ru-Cl bonds and iminium-phenolato → imine-phenol prototropic shift. The 1→2 conversion is irreversible and the type 2 species are thermodynamically more stable than the acetate, nitrite, and nitrate complexes of 1. The spectral (UV-vis, IR, NMR) and electrochemical data of the complexes are reported. In dichloromethane solution the complexes display one quasi-reversible Ru^III/Ru^II cyclic voltammetric response with E_1/2 in the range 0.65–0.69 V versus Ag/AgCl. The crystal and molecular structures of [Ru(κ¹C-HL)(PPh₃)₂(CO)(Opy)]·2C₆H₆·0.5H₂O, 2(H)·2C₆H₆·0.5H₂O and [Ru(κ¹C-ClL)(PPh₃)₂(CO)(Opy)]·2C₆H₆·0.25H₂O, 2(Cl)·2C₆H₆·0.25H₂O are reported, which revealed a distorted octahedral RuC₂P₂NO coordination sphere. The pairs (P,P), (C,O), and (C,N) define the three trans directions. The electronic structures of the complexes are also scrutinized by density functional theory.     

Mixed-ligand CoII and CdII complexes with 4-aminoantipyrine

Self-assembly of 4-aminoantipyrine (AAP) and 5-nitroisophthalic acid (H₂NIP) with Co(CH₃COO)₂ or Cd(NO₃)₂ in CH₃OH–H₂O at room temperature generated {[Co₂(AAP)(NIP)(H₂O)₈][Co(AAP)(NIP)₂(H₂O)₂](H₂O)_4.5} (1) and {[Cd(AAP)(NIP)(H₂O)](H₂O)} _n (2), which were further characterized by X-ray diffraction, IR spectra, elemental analysis and solid-state fluorescence spectra. The structure analysis indicates that 1 contains two individual fragments, one NIP-bridged six-coordinate binuclear Co^II cation and a mononuclear Co^II dianion. The binuclear units are connected into 1-D chains via O–H?···?O hydrogen bond interactions, which were further assembled into a 2-D supramolecular layer bridged by the mononuclear Co^II unit. Complex 2 is a linear NIP bridged seven-coordinate Cd^II polymeric chain with the terminal AAP ligands as decorations, and are further extended into 2-D network by classic hydrogen bonds and π?···?π stacking interactions. Both solid complexes exhibit emission spectra from intraligand electron transfer at room temperature.     

Zinc(ΙΙ) complexes with 5,6-dihydro-1,4-dithiin-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydrate and different N-donors: syntheses,crystal structures,and emission properties

Two new Zn^II complexes, {[Zn(L)(phen)(H₂O)]?·?H₂O}_∞ (1) and {[Zn(L)(4bpy)(H₂O)]?·?H₂O}_∞ (2) (L?=?5,6-dihydro-1,4-dithiin-2,3-dicarboxylate, phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline, and 4bpy?=?4,4′-bipyridine), have been prepared by in situ reaction of Zn(ClO₄)₂?·?6H₂O with 5,6-dihydro-1,4-dithiin-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydrate in the presence of lithium hydroxide, together with incorporating chelating phen or bridging 4bpy as co-ligands. Their structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 takes a 1-D helical structure that is further assembled into a 2-D network by O–H?···?O, C–H?···?O hydrogen bonds, and weak S?···?S interactions, and then an overall 3-D supramolecular framework was formed by π?···?π stacking interactions. Complex 2 possesses a 2-D (4,4)-layered structure. The structural difference between 1 and 2 can be attributed to the different N-donor auxiliary co-ligands. Both 1 and 2 are photoluminescent materials whose emission properties are closely related to their intrinsic structure.     

Cobalt(III) dimethylglyoximates containing selenourea and an unusual diselenourea ligand: Synthesis and structures

The complexes [Co(DH)₂(Seu) _y (Se-Seu) _z ]₂X · mSolv (DH is the dimethylglyoxime monoanion, Seu is selenourea, and X is [TiF₆]²⁻, [ZrF₆]²⁻) were obtained from the system CoX · 6H₂O-DH₂-Seu in DMF-MeOH or MeOH-H₂O and examined by UV, IR, and NMR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Unexpectedly, the ligand Se-Seu (the oxidized form of selenourea) was detected on the axial coordinate, partially replacing selenourea. The complexes were formulated as [Co(DH)₂(Seu)_1.75(Se-Seu)_0.25]₂[TiF₆] · H₂O (I) and [Co(DH)₂(Seu)(Se-Seu)]₂[ZrF₆] · 3H₂O (II). The complex cations in I and II have trans-octahedral structures. Their crystal structures are made up of the complex Co³⁺ cations and the outer-sphere MF₆²⁻ anions (M = Ti(IV) (I) and Zr(IV) (II)) held together by electrostatic interactions and hydrogen bonds; water of crystallization is also involved in hydrogen bonding.     

Syntheses, structural determination and binding studies of nine-coordinate mononuclear (EnH2)1.5 [ErIII(Ttha)] · 3H2O and (EnH2)[ErIII(Egta)(H2O)]2 · 6H2O

In this work, the title complexes, (EnH₂)_1.5[Er^III(Ttha)] · 3H₂O (I) and (EnH₂)[Er^III(Egta)(H₂O)]₂ · 6H₂O (II), where En = ethylenediamine, H₆Ttha = triethylenetetramine-N,N,N′,N″,N″’,N″′-hexaacetic acid, H₄Egta = ethyleneglycol-bis-(2-aminoethylether)-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetic acid, have been successfully synthesized. Their structures have been characterized by IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction techniques. The X-ray diffraction reveals that I is nine-coordinated and crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal space group P2/n with cell dimensions a = 17.6058(16), b = 9.6249(9), c = 20.560(2) ?, β = 109.7440(10)°, and V = 3279.1(5) ?³. Compound II is also nine-coordinated and crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal space group P2₁/n with the cell dimensions a = 12.938(6), b = 12.651(5), c = 14.943(6) ?, β = 105.441(5)°, and V = 2357.5(17) ?³. In I, each EnH₂²⁺ cation connects three adjacent [Er^III(Egta)(H₂O)]⁻ complex anions through hydrogen bonds, while in I, there are two types of EnH₂ ²⁺ anions. One is highly symmetrical, forming hydrogen bonds with two neighboring [Er^III(Ttha)]³⁻ complex anions. The other anion connects three adjacent [Er^III(Ttha)]³⁻ complex anions through hydrogen bonds. These hydrogen bonds lead to the formation of 2D ladder-like layer structure.     

A mixed‐valence CuII/CuI anion–cation complex: bis­[μ‐5‐sulfosali­cylato(3–)]bis­[(di‐2‐pyridylamine)­copper(II)] bis­[bis­(di‐2‐pyridyl­amine)copper(I)] dihydrate

The title compound, [Cu(C₇H₃O₆S)₂(C₁₀H₉N₃)₂][Cu^I(C₁₀H₉N₃)₂]₂·2H₂O, consists of anionic Cu^II moieties, cationic Cu^I species and uncoordinated water mol­ecules. The anionic dimeric unit consists of one crystallographically independent fully deprotonated 5‐sulfosalicylate (2‐oxido‐5‐sulfonatobenzoate) anion, a di‐2‐pyridylamine group and a Cu^II atom. Each Cu^II atom is five‐coordinate within a square‐pyramidal geometry. The anion lies on a special position of site symmetry. In the cationic monomer, the Cu^I atom adopts tetra­hedral geometry. The cations and anions are connected by O—H·O and N—H·O hydrogen bonds.     

Syntheses,structures, and properties of CdII and CoII complexes with 5-(pyridin-4-yl)isophthalate

A N-donor containing carboxylic ligand, 5-(pyridin-4-yl)isophthalic acid (H₂L), was applied to construct two new coordination polymers [Cd(L)(DMF)] _n (1, DMF?=?N,N-dimethylformamide) and {[Co(L)(H₂O)₂]?·?0.5CH₃OH?·?1.5H₂O} _n (2) under different conditions. The complexes were characterized by IR, elemental, and thermogravimetric analyses, powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction. In 1 each L^2? links four Cd^II to form a 3-D framework, while in 2 each L^2? connects three metals to form a 2-D layer structure, which is further connected together by hydrogen bonds to form a 3-D architecture. The thermal stability of the complexes and the photoluminescence of 1 were investigated.     

Supramolecular networks constructed by cationic copper(II) complexes incorporating hybrid water–anionic polymeric assemblies

Two complexes, [Cu₂(TFSA)(2,2′-bpy)₄]?·?TFSA?·?8H₂O (1) and {[Cu(4,4′-bpy)(H₂O)₂]?·?TFSA?·?6H₂O} _n (2) (H₂TFSA?=?tetrafluorosuccinic acid, 2,2′-bpy?=?2,2′-bipyridine, and 4,4′-bpy?=?4,4′-bipyridine), have been synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray structural analyses. Complex 1 is a binuclear molecule bridged by TFSA ligands; 2 is a 1-D chain bridged by 4,4′-bpy ligands. The asymmetric units of the two complexes are composed of cationic complexes [Cu₂(TFSA)(2,2′-bpy)₄]²⁺ (1) and [Cu(4,4′-bpy)(H₂O)₂]²⁺ (2), free TFSA anion, and independent crystallization water molecules. A unique 2-D hybrid water–TFSA anionic layer by linkage of {[(H₂O)₈(TFSA)]^2?} _n fragments consisting of 1-D T6(0)A2 water tape and TFSA anionic units by hydrogen bonds in 1 was observed. Unique 2-D hybrid water–TFSA anionic layer generated by the linkage of {[(H₂O)₆(TFSA)]^2?} _n fragments consisting of cyclic water tetramers with appended water molecules and TFSA anionic units, and 1-D metal–water tape [Cu–H₂O?···?(H₂O)₆?···?H₂O^?] _n in 2 were found. 3-D supramolecular networks of the two complexes consist of cationic complexes and water–TFSA anionic assemblies connected by hydrogen bonds.     

Structure of uranyl complexes with acetylenedicarboxylic acid, K(H5O2)[UO2(OOCC≡CCOO)2 · H2O] · 2H2O and Cs2[UO2(OOCC≡CCOO)2 · H2O] · 2H2O

Uranyl complexes with acetylenedicarboxylic acid, K(H₅O₂)[UO₂L₂H₂O] · 2H₂O (I) and Cs₂[UO₂L₂H₂O] · 2H₂O (II), L²⁻ = C₄O ₄ ²⁻ were prepared for the first time. The composition and structure of the complexes were determined by X-ray diffraction. The crystal data are as follows: a = 16.254(12) ?, b = 13.508(8) ?, c = 7.683(6) ?, β = 90.91(7)°, space group C2/c, V = 1687(2) ?³ (I); a = 7.0745(10), b = 18.4246(10), c = 13.1383(10) ?, space group Abm2, V = 1712.5(3) ?³ (II). The structures of I and II are based on [UO₂L₂H₂O] _n ²⁻ anionic chains stretched along the [101] direction (I) or [010] direction (II). In I and II, the uranium coordination polyhedron is a pentagonal bipyramid in which the equatorial environment of the uranyl ions is formed by the oxygen atoms of the four L²⁻ anions and the water molecule. The L²⁻ anions in I and II are bidentate bridging ligands connecting two uranium atoms that are next to each other in the anionic chain; their coordination capacity is equal to 2. In I, the K⁺ and H₅O ₂ ⁺ cations are outer-sphere species. The latter form hydrogen bonds combining the anionic chains shifted by translation b with respect to each other. The [UO₂L₂H₂O] _n ²⁻ chains in I are surrounded by the potassium and oxonium cations; in II, these are combined by hydrogen bonds into anionic layers between which Cs⁺ cations are arranged. The IR spectrum of compound II was measured and interpreted. Original Russian Text ? I.A. Charushnikova, A.M. Fedoseev, N.A. Budantseva, I.N. Polyakova, Ph. Moisy, 2007, published in Koordinatsionnaya Khimiya, 2007, Vol. 33, No. 1, pp. 63–69.     

Pseudopolymorphs of chelidamic acid and its dimethyl ester

Different tautomeric and zwitterionic forms of chelidamic acid (4‐hydroxypyridine‐2,6‐dicarboxylic acid) are present in the crystal structures of chelidamic acid methanol monosolvate, C₇H₅NO₅·CH₄O, (Ia), dimethylammonium chelidamate (dimethylammonium 6‐carboxy‐4‐hydroxypyridine‐2‐carboxylate), C₂H₈N⁺·C₇H₄NO₅⁻, (Ib), and chelidamic acid dimethyl sulfoxide monosolvate, C₇H₅NO₅·C₂H₆OS, (Ic). While the zwitterionic pyridinium carboxylate in (Ia) can be explained from the pK_a values, a (partially) deprotonated hydroxy group in the presence of a neutral carboxy group, as observed in (Ib) and (Ic), is unexpected. In (Ib), there are two formula units in the asymmetric unit with the chelidamic acid entities connected by a symmetric O—H...O hydrogen bond. Also, crystals of chelidamic acid dimethyl ester (dimethyl 4‐hydroxypyridine‐2,6‐dicarboxylate) were obtained as a monohydrate, C₉H₉NO₅·H₂O, (IIa), and as a solvent‐free modification, in which both ester molecules adopt the hydroxypyridine form. In (IIa), the solvent water molecule stabilizes the synperiplanar conformation of both carbonyl O atoms with respect to the pyridine N atom by two O—H...O hydrogen bonds, whereas an antiperiplanar arrangement is observed in the water‐free structure. A database study and ab initio energy calculations help to compare the stabilities of the various ester conformations.     

Synthesis and characterization of three ionic pairs of Fe(II) and Co(II) complexes with tridentate salicylideneglycine

Three new transition metal complexes, [Fe^II(H₂O)₆][(C₉H₇NO₃)₂Fe^II] · H₂O (1), H[K(H₂O)₃][(C₉H₇NO₃)₂Co^II] · H₂O (2), and [Co^II(H₂O)₆][(C₉H₇NO₃)₂Co^II] · H₂O (3), with salicylideneglycine have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and X-ray crystallography. The structure analyses indicate that the tridentate salicylideneglycine binds through aliphatic nitrogen, phenoxy, and carboxylic oxygen in the anion. There are many inter- and intra-molecular hydrogen bonds among lattice water, the anion, and the cation to form a 3-D network. The thermogravimetric analyses and the quantum chemistry calculations of compounds 1, 2, and 3 are also discussed.     

Syntheses,structural determination,and binding studies of binuclear eight-coordinate (enH2)[GdIII 2(pdta)2(H2O)2] · 8H2O and mononuclear nine-coordinate (enH2)[GdIII(egta)(H2O)]2 · 6H2O

The (enH₂)[Gd^III ₂(pdta)₂(H₂O)₂]?·?8H₂O (1) (en?=?ethylenediamine and H₄pdta?=?propylenediamine-N,?N,?N′,?N′-tetraacetic acid) and (enH₂)[Gd^III(egta)(H₂O)]₂?·?6H₂O (2) (H₄egta?=?ethyleneglycol-bis-(2-aminoethylether)-N,?N,?N′,?N′-tetraacetic acid) complexes were synthesized and characterized by infrared spectrum, thermal analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The complex (enH₂)[Gd^III ₂(pdta)₂(H₂O)₂]?·?8H₂O has a binuclear eight-coordinate structure with pseudo square antiprism and crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system with C2/c space group. Through a carboxylate bridge, an infinite 1-D zigzag polymeric binuclear [Gd^III ₂(pdta)₂(H₂O)₂]^2? complex anion is formed. All infinite zigzag polymeric complex anions link through hydrogen bonds, yielding a layer structure. (enH₂)[Gd^III(egta)(H₂O)]₂?·?6H₂O has a mononuclear nine-coordinate structure with pseudo monocapped square antiprism and crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system with P2₁/n space group. Each enH₂ ²⁺ cation, through hydrogen bonds, connects two adjacent [Gd^III(egta)(H₂O)]^? complex anions.     

Synthesis,structures and characterization of two new supramolecular coordination complexes with the ambidentate ligand 5-(4-pyridyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-thione (Hpot)

Two new coordination supramolecular complexes based on a versatile and unsymmetrical 5-(4-pyridyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-thione (Hpot) and Mn^II and Ni^II have been synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Reaction of MnCl₂?· 4H₂O with Hpot afforded a neutral mononuclear complex [Mn(pot)₂(H₂O)₄]?·?2H₂O (1), which exhibits a three-dimensional (3-D) supramolecule through versatile intermolecular O–H?···?X (X=O, N and S) hydrogen bond interactions. When using NiCl₂?·?6H₂O instead of MnCl₂?· 4H₂O under similar reaction conditions, a neutral mononuclear complex [Ni(pot)₂(H₂O)₄] (2) is also obtained, which does not exhibit intermolecular hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions. It is very interesting that the pot anion exhibits different coordination modes in complexes 1 and 2. The IR spectra and the TGA for 1 and 2 have been investigated and discussed in detail.     

Protonated Co(III) Complexes with Ethylenediaminetetraacetic and S-Proline-N-Mono-3-propionic Acids. Crystal Structures of (H3O)[Co(HEdta)(CN)] · H2O and [Co(Promp)(HPromp)] · H2O

Crystal structures of [Co(Promp)(Hpromp)] · H₂O (I) (where Promp and Hpromp are deprotonated and monoprotonated anions of S-proline-N-mono-3-propionic acid) and (H₃O)[Co(Hedta)(CN)] · H₂O (II) (where HEdta is monoprotonated anion of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) are determined by X-ray diffraction method. The Co coordination octahedron in compound I is formed by two N atoms in trans-positions and by four O atoms of two tridentate ligands, i.e., anions of H₂Promp acid, one of which is fully deprotonated, while the other one has protonated carboxyl group of a six-membered aminopropionate metal cycle. Neutral [Co(Promp)(Hpromp)] complexes and water molecules are united by hydrogen bonds into chains along 2₁ screw axis. Crystals II consist of the complex anions [Co(Hedta)(CN)]⁻, hydroxonium cations, and water molecules. The Co coordination octahedron includes two N atoms and three O atoms of ion of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, whose one acetate group is not coordinated but protonated; cyanide ion lies in the NCoN plane. Crystals II contain two types of H₃O⁺ ions that are involved in hydrogen bonds in different way.__________Translated from Koordinatsionnaya Khimiya, Vol. 31, No. 8, 2005, pp. 596–605.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2005 by Poznyak, Burshtein.     

Dinuclear copper(II) complex and 1-D copper(II) complex with taurine Schiff base: synthesis,crystal structure,and properties

A dinuclear copper(II) compound, [Cu(btssb)(H₂O)]₂ · 4(H₂O) (1), and a 1-D chain copper(II) compound, [Cu(ctssb)(H₂O)] _n (2) [where H₂btssb is 2-[(5-bromo-2-hydroxy-benzylidene)-amino]-ethanesulfonic acid and H₂ctssb is 2-[(3,5-dichloro-2-hydroxy-benzylidene)-amino]-ethanesulfonic acid], were prepared and characterized. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c, with a = 10.109(2) Å, b = 20.473(4) Å, c = 6.803(1) Å, β = 100.32(3)°, V = 1385.1(5) ų, and Z = 2; R ₁ for 1796 observed reflections [I > 2σ(I)] was 0.0357. The geometry around each copper(II) can be described as slightly distorted square pyramidal. The Cu^II ··· Cu^II distance is 5.471(1) Å. Compound 1 formed a 1-D network through O–H ··· O hydrogen bonds and 1-D water chains exist. The 1-D chain complex 2 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P 1, with a = 5.030(2) Å, b = 7.725(2) Å, c = 17.011(5) Å, α = 92.706(4)°, β = 97.131(4)°, γ = 102.452(3)°, V = 638.6(3) ų, and Z = 2; R ₁ for 1897 observed reflections [I > 2σ(I)] was 0.0171. In 2, Cu(II) was also a slightly distorted square pyramid formed by two oxygens and one nitrogen from ctssb, one oxygen from another ctssb, and one water molecule. The complex formed a 1-D chain through O–S–O bridge of ctssb ligand. The 1-D chain further constructed a double chain through O?H ··· O hydrogen bonds.     

N-H…O,C-H… O hydrogen-bonded supramolecular frameworks in 4-fluoroanilinium and dicyclohexylaminium picrate salts

The asymmetric unit of compound (I), 4-fluoroanilinium picrate, C₆H₇NF⁺.C₆H₂N₃O₇^? contain one 4-fluoroanilinium cation and one picrate anion whereas in compound (II), dicyclohexylaminium picrate, C₁₂H₂₂N⁺.C₆H₂N₃O₇^? the asymmetric unit contains two sets of dicyclohexylaminium cation and picrate anion due to conformational difference between the molecules. In (I), all three nitro groups of the picrate anion are positionally disordered over two sites refined to major and minor components. The molecular ions of (I), interlinked through N–H???O and C–H???O hydrogen bonds forming two-dimensional supramolecular sheet along (-1 0 1) plane. Whereas in (II), the symmetry-independent molecules labeled as A and B molecule form independent one-dimensional supramolecular tape extending along (1 1 0) and (1 0 0) direction. The supramolecular tapes are interlinked through C–H???O interaction to form three-dimensional network in the crystalline solid in (II).

     

(18-Crown-6)potassium 0.84(diiodobromide) 0.16(dibromoiodide) and diaqua(18-Crown-6)chlororubidium: Syntheses and crystal structures

New host-guest compounds are synthesized and studied by X-ray diffraction analysis: (18-crown-6) potassium 0.84(diiodobromide) 0.16(dibromoiodide), [K(18-crown-6)]⁺ · (Br_1.16I_1.84)⁻, (I) and diaqua (18-crown-6)chlororubidium, [RbCl(18-crown-6)(H₂O)₂], (II). The crystals of compound I are monoclinic (space group P2₁/n, a = 9.157 ?, b = 8.589 ?, c = 14.072 ?, β = 102.27°, Z = 2). The structure of compound II is orthorhombic (space group Pnma, a = 9.813 ?, b = 15.231 ?, c = 12.629 ?, Z = 4). The structures are solved by a direct method and refined by the full-matrix anisotropic least squares to R = 0.062 (I) and 0.079 (II) for 3149 (I) and 2840 (II) independent reflections (CAD-4 automated diffractometer, λMoK _α radiation). The crystal structures of compounds I and II are different: compound I is built of infinite chains of the alternating cations [K(18-crown-6)]⁺ and mixed halide anions linked by weak coordination bonds K-Br or K-I, whereas individual molecules [RbCl(18-crown-6)(H₂O)₂] form structure II. Original Russian Text ? A.N. Chekhlov, 2009, published in Zhurnal Neorganicheskoi Khimii, 2009, Vol. 54, No. 8, pp. 1385–1391.     

Crystallization method controlled trinuclear or ion-pair Manganese(III)-porphyrin-based heterobimetallic complexes: Synthesis,spectra characterization,and crystal structure

Cyanide-bridged trinuclear heterometallic Ag(I)-Mn(III) complex {[Mn(TClPP)(H₂O)]₂[Ag(CN)₂]}₂ · 2Br · 2C₃H₆O · 3H₂O (I) and ion-pair complex {[Mn(TClPP)(CH₃OH)₂][Ag(CN)₂]} · 0.5H₂O (II) have been synthesized with [Mn(TClTPP)(H₂O)₂]Br (H₂TClTPP = meso-tetra(4-chlorophenyl)porphyrin) as assembling segment and K[Ag(CN)₂] as building block by using different crystallization method. These two complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy and X-ray structure determination. In the trinuclear complex I, [Ag(CN)₂]^? as bidentate ligand coordinates with the two central Mn(III) atom of [Mn(TClPP)(H₂O)₂]⁺ through its two trans cyanide groups to form the complex cation of [Mn(TClPP)(H₂O)]₂[Ag(CN)₂]⁺, which further constructs the neutral complexes with the help of one Br^? as balanced anion. For the ion-pair complex II composed by free [Mn(TClPP)(CH₃OH)₂]⁺ cation and free [Ag(CN)2]^? anion, it can be linked into one-dimensional supramolecular structure with the dependence of the intermolecular O-H...N and O-H...O hydrogen bond interactions.     

Designed synthesis,structure, and 3-D topology of a supramolecular dimer and inorganic–organic cocrystal

Synthesis and structure of a supramolecular dimer and inorganic–organic cocrystal of composition [{Cu^IIL¹?(H₂O)}₂(C₈H₆O₄)] (1) are described (H₂L¹= N,N′-ethylenebis(3-ethoxysalicylaldimine); C₈H₆O₄ = terephthalic acid). Crystal engineering has been utilized for the designed synthesis of the title compound. Compound 1 crystallizes in a triclinic system with P 1 space group. The structure consists of terephthalic acid and two symmetry related inclusion products [Cu^IIL¹?(H₂O)], in which the water molecule is encapsulated in the O₄ compartment by forming bifurcated hydrogen bonds involving two hydrogen of water and phenolate and ethoxy oxygens of the compartmental ligand. Hydrogen bonding between encapsulated water molecules and terephthalic acid forms the supramolecular dimer. The title compound is an example of an inorganic–organic cocrystal as well. Weak interactions, such as semicoordination of phenoxo oxygen of one unit to the metal center of a symmetry related unit and C–H ··· O, and O–H ··· O hydrogen bonds result in generation of an overall 3-D topology in the title compound. The 3-D topology can be understood as interlinking of two different 2-D sheets.