Trifluoromethylation of [AuF3(SIMes)]: Preparation and Characterization of [Au(CF3)xF3−x(SIMes)] (x=1–3) Complexes

Trifluoromethylation of [AuF₃(SIMes)] with the Ruppert–Prakash reagent TMSCF₃ in the presence of CsF yields the product series [Au(CF₃)_xF_3−x(SIMes)] (x=1–3). The degree of trifluoromethylation is solvent dependent and the ratio of the species can be controlled by varying the stoichiometry of the reaction, as evidenced from the ¹⁹F NMR spectra of the corresponding reaction mixtures. The molecular structures in the solid state of trans-[Au(CF₃)F₂(SIMes)] and [Au(CF₃)₃(SIMes)] are presented, together with a selective route for the synthesis of the latter complex. Correlation of the calculated SIMes affinity with the carbene carbon chemical shift in the ¹³C NMR spectrum reveals that trans-[Au(CF₃)F₂(SIMes)] and [Au(CF₃)₃(SIMes)] nicely follow the trend in Lewis acidities of related organo gold(III) complexes. Furthermore, a new correlation between the Au−C_carbene bond length of the molecular structure in the solid state and the chemical shift of the carbene carbon in the ¹³C NMR spectrum is presented.     

Modification of the electronic properties of zigzag (n = 5–10) and armchair (n = 3, 5) carbon nanotubes by K atom adsorption

The adsorption of the potassium atom onto the surface of (n,0) zigzag nanotube (n = 5–10) and (n,n) armchair nanotubes (n = 3, 5) has been studied by density functional theory. The local density approximation calculation of adsorption energy (E _ads) emphasized on the dependency of E _ads to the diameter and chirality of the nanotube. E _ads decreases when the diameter increases. So the (5,0)-K system has the highest adsorption energy among all structures. Furthermore, a significant change was observed in the electronic properties of potassium-adsorbed single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) and the metallic behavior of the nanotube improved. Therefore, our results showed that such modified SWCNTs can be applied in nanodevices such as transistors.     

Coordination polymer of lanthanum: synthesis,properties and crystal structure of [La(4,4′-bipyridine)(CCl2HCOO)3(H2O)] n

A new mixed ligand complex of general formula [La(H₂O)(4,4′-bpy)(CCl₂HCOO)₃] _n has been synthesized and characterized by elemental and thermal analysis, IR spectroscopy and conductivity studies. The crystal and molecular structure was determined. The lanthanum atom is ten coordinate by four oxygen atoms from two chelating tridentate dichloroacetate substituents, two oxygen atoms from two bidentate bridging dichloroacetate groups, two oxygen atoms from two bridging tridentate dichloroacetate substituent, one oxygen atom of water molecule and one nitrogen atom from 4,4′-bipyridyl substituent. The coordination polyhedron of central atom can be described as tetradecahedron. The molecules are built up by O–H?···?N hydrogen bonds to a two-dimensional network.     

Attack of cadmium(II) and palladium(II) on cis-(R,S)-[Pd(egta)]2−: coordination rearrangements facilitated by pendant carboxylates

Cd(H2O)2+6–8 reacts with cis-(R, S)-[Pd(egta)]2– producing equimolar amounts of [Cd(egta)]2– and [Pd2(egta)Cl2]2–. The progress of the reaction and products have been followed by recording 1H- and 13C-n.m.r spectra as a function of time. The PdII released in forming [Cd(egta)]2– is thousands of times more reactive than CdII, and intercepts another [Pd(egta)]2– to form the 2:1 complex [Pd2(egta)Cl2]2–; the 2:1 complex is not attacked by CdII. The role of pendant carboxylates below the PdN2O2 plane of cis-(R, S)-[Pd(egta)]2– in supplying a site for docking of an incoming CdII or PdII centre, and in leading the metal near the lone pair of rupturing Pd–N bond of [Pd(egta)]2–, or simply by increasing the residence time of CdII or PdII nearby to accelerate the number of collisions between the ruptured N-base and external metal ions, is described. Although mixed-metal [Cd(Pd)(egta)] intermediates are required for the reaction, no such species achieves a detectably large enough concentration to be seen by 1H-n.m.r. The observed spectra are the sum of the reactant, [Pd(egta)]2–, and products, [Cd(egta)]2– and [Pd2(egta)Cl2]2–, throughout the time-dependent change.     

Host–guest interactions between dapsone and β-cyclodextrin (part I): study of the inclusion compound by nuclear magnetic resonance techniques

Dapsone (4,4′diaminodiphenylsulfone) is a very effective drug to treat leprosy and a broad range of infectious conditions such as Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, toxoplasmosis and tuberculosis. However, the oral administration of this drug generally is related to serious side effects and treatment failures. It is believed that the inclusion compound of this drug and cyclodextrins would increase the wettability and the solubility of the encapsulated drug for a supported and gradual release, maximizing its biodisponibility over time. The encapsulation of dapsone in β-cyclodextrin was investigated by five nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy techniques. The data obtained for the complex in aqueous solution and in solid-state revealed a strong interaction between host and guest, showing that the drug molecule is deeply inserted in the CD cavity. The diffusion experiments (diffusion ordered spectroscopy) showed a high percentage of complexation (86 %) and that the drug molecule is preferentially interacting with the large side of the β-cyclodextrin cavity.     

Structure of a new compound synthesized by microwave heating: [H3N(CH2)6NH3)]·AlF5

A new hybrid material was synthesized by the microwave route from a mixture of Al₂O₃/HF/1,6 diaminohexane/EtOH. The structure of the hybrid fluoroaluminate, determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction, reveals a [H₃N(CH₂)₆NH₃]·AlF₅ formulation and a monoclinic symmetry with the space group P2₁, with a=7.898(1) Å, b=5.514(1) Å, c=12.672(3) Å, β=103.69(2)°, V=536.2(2) ų and Z=2. The unit cell contains infinite inorganic chains of [AlF₆] corner-sharing octahedra, linked each other by hexanediammonium cations.     

Synthesis,crystal structure,and properties of a new cadmium(ΙΙ) polymer with mixed Cl−/SCN− ligands: [CdCl(SCN)] n

A 1-D chain complex, cadmium(ΙΙ) chloride thiocyanate (1), [CdCl(SCN)] _n was synthesized by evaporation and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and FT-IR techniques. The compound crystallizes in the space group Pnma of orthorhombic system with cell parameter a = 9.5967(7), b = 4.2595(3), and c = 10.1789(7) Å; V = 416.08(5) ų and Z = 4. The cadmium(ΙΙ) is five-coordinate, surrounded by one pair of (µ-1,1-NCS) bridging NCS^? and three Cl^? as a µ₃-linker coordinating three Cd(ΙΙ) centers, approximately a severely distorted square-pyramidal configuration. Cd(ΙΙ), Cl^?, and SCN^? form an infinite 1-D chain with chair-like features, a new example of mixed Cd–NCS–Cl discrete compounds. The photophysical properties of the crystals have been investigated with one emission peak at 473 nm observed for the title complex in the solid state, which exhibits blue luminescence. The mechanical properties of the crystals have been studied using Vickers microhardness tester and the hardness was 78.6 kg mm^?2.     

Structure and properties of tripyridine nitrosocomplexes of ruthenium: mer-[Ru(NO)Py3Cl(OH)]Cl·1.5H2O and mer-[Ru(NO)Py3Cl(H2O)]Cl2·2H2O·0.5HCl

The reaction of K₂[Ru(NO)Cl₅] with pyridine in aqueous ethanol at pH ～ 7–8 affords a nitrosoruthenium hydroxocomplex mer-[Ru(NO)Py₃Cl(OH)]Cl·1.5H₂O (I) (yield ～55%). Treatment of hydroxocomplex I with hydrochloric acid at room temperature gives the aqua complex mer-[Ru(NO)Py₃Cl(H₂O)]Cl₂·2H₂O·0.5HCl (II). The structures of the compounds are determined by X-ray crystallography: I, space group P2₁/n, a = 9.2292(4) Å, b = 11.7781(4) Å, c = 17.4915(7) Å, β = 90.9560(10)°, R = 4.84%; II, space group P-1, a = 7.3528(9) Å, b = 11.5793(11) Å, c = 13.6961(16) Å, α = 84.558(3)°, β = 87.668(4)°, γ = 74.146(4)°, R = 6.22%. Compounds I and II are characterized by powder XRD, ¹H and ¹³C NMR, and IR spectroscopy. The thermal decomposition of compound II in the inert atmosphere is examined by thermal analysis.     

Copper(II) malonate coordination frameworks with amino-1,2,4-triazole: Crystal structures and magnetic properties of [Cu2(mal)2(datz)2(H2O)]·5H2O and [Cu2(mal)2(atz)2(H2O)]·3H2O

Two new malonato-bridged copper(II) complexes of the composition [Cu₂(mal)₂(datz)₂(H₂O)]·5H₂O (1) and [Cu₂(mal)₂(atz)₂(H₂O)]·3H₂O (2) (mal = malonate, atz = 4-amino-1,2,4-triazole, datz = 3,5-diamino-1,2,4-triazole) are prepared and characterized by X-ray crystal structure determination and magnetic studies. The environment of each copper atom in 1 and 2 has distorted square pyramidal and octahedral geometries. The intrachain copper-copper separation is 6.305 Å and 3.640 Å across the carboxylates and trizolates bridges respectively for complexes 1 and 2. The magnetic properties of 1 and 2 are investigated in the temperature range 2–300 K. The overall antiferromagnetic behavior is observed in both cases.     

Lanthanide complexes with pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid: synthesis,crystal structure,thermal and magnetic properties of [LnPDA)2(PDAH2)] · (DMAH2)2(DMAH0.5)2

Mild solvothermal synthesis, structures, thermal and magnetic properties of coordination complexes [Ln(PDA)₂(PDAH₂)] · (DMAH₂)₂(DMAH_0.5)₂(I–IV) (PDA = pyrdine-2,6-dicarboxylate anion, DMAH = dimethylamine, Ln = Ce, Nd, Sm, and Ho) are described. The DMAH molecules in I–IV, generated in situ from hydrolysis of N,N-dimethylformamide, are responsible to assemble three dimensional coordination polymers through N–H···O and C–H···O hydrogen bonds. Distorted tricapped trigonal prismatic LnO₆N₃ geometry having 14 triangular faces is attributed to mean deviation of dihedral angles while nitrogen shows fairly triangular faces having dihedral angle close to 60°C (CIF files CCDC nos. 872065 (I), 872070 (II), 872069 (III), and 872066 (IV)). Curie–Weiss law and the overall magnetic behavior are typical for the presence of antiferromagnetic exchange coupling interactions between lanthanide. Thermal decomposition analyses reveal removal of ammonia and resultant complexes showthermal stability. Complexes have been further characterized by using elemental analyzer and FT-IR spectroscopy.     

Syntheses,Structures and Characterizations of Two Vanadium(V) Complexes:[2-MePyH][V^vO2(C14H9N2O3Br)] and [2-EtPyH][V^VO2(C14H9N2O3Br)]

Two new oxovanadium(V) complexes, [2‐MePyH][V^vO₂(L)] (3) and[2‐EtPyH][V^vO₂,(L)] (4) (salicylaldehyde 5‐bromo salicyloylhydrazone is abbreviated as H₂L; 2‐MePyH is protonated 2‐Mepyridine; 2‐EtPyH presents protonated 2‐Et‐pyridine) were obtained from a reaction of VOSO₄ and H₂L in acetonitrile‐methanol with small quantity of 2‐Me‐pyridine or 2‐Et‐pyridine, and characterized by X‐ray diffraction and spectroscopic methods. Crystal data: [2‐MePyH][VO₂(L)] (3), C₂₀H₁₇N₃O₅BrV, M_r = 510.2, monoclinic, P2₁/n, a = 0.7363(1) nm, 6 = 0.9514(1) nm, c = 2.8594(2) nm, β = 95.305(2)°, Z = 4 and V=1.9946(3) nm³, μ(Mo Kα) = 2.539 mm^?1; [2‐EtPyH][VO₂(L)] (4), C₂₁H₁₉N₃ O₃BrV, M_r = 524.2, triclinic, P1 , a = 0.8051(1) nm, b = 0.9413(1) nm, c = 1.4648(2) nm, α=99.1900(10)°, α = 99.4530(10)°, γ = 104.6670(10)°, Z = 2 and V= 1.0355(2) nm³, μ(Mo Kα) = 2.448 mm^?1, X‐Ray analyses revealed that the crystal structures of 3 and 4 have similar packing modes.     

Autocatalytic O2 cleavage by an OCO3 trianionic pincer Cr(III) complex: isolation and characterization of the autocatalytic intermediate [Cr(IV)]2(μ-O) dimer

Synthetic and kinetic experiments designed to probe the mechanism of O(2) activation by the trianionic pincer chromium(III) complex [(t)BuOCO]Cr(III)(THF)(3) (1) (where (t)BuOCO = [2,6-((t)BuC(6)H(3)O)(2)C(6)H(3)](3-), THF = tetrahydrofuran) are described. Whereas analogous porphyrin and corrole oxidation catalysts can become inactive toward O(2) activation upon dimerization (forming a μ-oxo species) or product inhibition, complex 1 becomes more active toward O(2) activation when dimerized. The product from O(2) activation, [(t)BuOCO]Cr(V)(O)(THF) (2), catalyzes the oxidation of 1 via formation of the μ-O dimer {[(t)BuOCO]Cr(IV)(THF)}(2)(μ-O) (3). Complex 3 exists in equilibrium with 1 and 2 and thus could not be isolated in pure form. However, single crystals of 3 and 1 co-deposit, and the molecular stucture of 3 was determined using single-crystal X-ray crystallography methods. Variable (9.5, 35, and 240 GHz) frequency electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy supports the assignment of complex 3 as a Cr(IV)-O-Cr(IV) dimer, with a high (S = 2) spin ground state, based on detailed computer simulations. Complex 3 is the first conclusively assigned example of a complex containing a Cr(IV) dimer; its spin Hamiltonian parameters are g(iso) = 1.976, D = 2400 G, and E = 750 G. The reaction of 1 with O(2) was monitored by UV-visible spectrophotometry, and the kinetic orders of the reagents were determined. The reaction does not exhibit first-order behavior with respect to the concentrations of complex 1 and O(2). Altering the THF concentration reveals an inverse order behavior in THF. A proposed autocatalytic mechanism, with 3 as the key intermediate, was employed in numerical simulations of concentration versus time decay plots, and the individual rate constants were calculated. The simulations agree well with the experimental observations. The acceleration is not unique to 2; for example, the presence of OPPh(3) accelerates O(2) activation by forming the five-coordinate complex trans-[(t)BuOCO]Cr(III)(OPPh(3))(2) (4).     

Insertion of tin(II) bromide into Pt–X (X = Cl,Br) bond of dimethylplatinum(IV) complexes: A novel polymorphic form of [PtBr2(bpy)]

The platinum(II) complex [PtMe₂(bpy)] (bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine) reacted with a large excess of dihaloalkanes X(CH₂)_nX (n = 1, X = Cl; n = 4, X = Br) to form the platinum(IV) complexes [PtMe₂X{(CH₂)_nX}(bpy)] (n = 1, X = Cl, 1a; n = 4, X = Br, 1b). The reaction of complexes 1a and 1b with SnBr₂ resulted in insertion of SnBr₂ into Pt–X (X = Cl, Br) bond to afford the trihalostannyl complexes [PtMe₂(SnBr₂X){(CH₂)_nX}(bpy)] (n = 1, X = Cl, 2a; n = 4, X = Br, 2b). The synthesis of such trihalostannylplatinum(IV) complexes is reported for the first time. The complex 2a was decomposed in CH₂Cl₂ solution and single crystals of [PtBr₂(bpy)] (3a) were obtained. The X-ray structure determination of 3a revealed a new polymorphic form of [PtBr₂(bpy)]. The molecules undergo a remarkable stacking along the b-axis to form a zigzag Pt?Pt?Pt chain containing both short (3.799 Å) and long (5.175 Å) Pt?Pt separations through the crystal. The crystal structure is compared to that of the yellow modification of [PtBr₂(bpy)].     

Preparation and Crystal Structure of a Rare-earth Salt Based on the Decavanadate (V_(10)O_(28)~(6-)): [Y(H_2O)_8]_2[V_(10)O_(28)]·9H_2O

1INTRODUCTION Contemporary interest in polyoxovanadates re-flects not only their attractive magnetic and electro-nic properties[1~3],but also the complex structural chemistry of vanadium with a variety of coordina-tion geometries and oxidation states[4].Decavana-date is a represent of the fully oxidized isopolyva-nadates.A number of compounds have been repo-rted and characterized[5~9],but it is found now that most of these polyvanadate salts coordinated with metal cations are actually eith…     

Structure and composition of the Pt(s) [6(111) × (111)] step-terrace surface vs. pH and potential in aqueous Br− solutions: Studies by LEED and Auger spectroscopy

Experiments were performed in which a well-characterized Pt(s) [6(111)×(111)] surface (consisting of terraces five atoms wide separated by steps of one atom height) was immersed into aqueous CaBr₂ solutions at controlled potential, after which the surface was removed from solution, evacuated and characterized by LEED and Auger spectroscopy. Adsorption of Br was strongest from acidic solutions, displaying a maximum of θ_Br = 0.5 (Br per surface Pt atom) near 0.2 V (vs. Ag/AgCl reference). At packing densities near the maximum, the Br layer displayed Pt(s) [6(111)×(111)](3×T) LEED patterns, which were relatively diffuse, indicating imperfect long-range order with a repeat distance of three PtPt distances parallel to the steps. Chemisorbed oxides or hydroxides were formed at relatively positive potentials. A streaked Pt(s) [6(111)×(111)] (9×NT) LEED pattern was found at potentials where oxidation led to similar Br and O/OH packing densities, indicating the presence of a seven-unit repeat distance parallel to the Pt steps and a variable multiple of the terrace width perpendicular to the steps. Retention of Ca²⁺ ions by the surface was potential dependent, with a minimum which coincided with the Br maximum, θ_Ca = 0.02. Water was retained by the surface due to interaction with Ca²⁺ to the extent of 5–15 water molecules per Ca²⁺ ion, depending upon the pH and potential. Comparison of these data with similar results for atomically smooth Pt (111) surfaces revealed that bromide was not selectively adsorbed at steps of the Pt surface.     

Syntheses and Structures of Two New Coordination Polymers:[Cu(C_(14)H_9O_4)(C_(14)H_(10)O_4)(C_(12)H_(12)N_2)_2] and [Ag(C_(14)H_9O_4)(C_(13)H_(14)N_2)]·0.5H_2O

1 INTRODUCTION Supramolecular approaches to self-assembly of infinite molecular solids with novel structural topo- logies attract considerable attention for their po- tential applications as functional materials and their fascinating architectures[1]. In…     

Cyclodextrin–[RuCl2(Arene)]2 conjugates: another way to enhance the enantioselectivity of aromatic ketones reduction by aromatic ligands' volume

Eight amino alcohol-modified β-CDs CD-1–CD-8 have been synthesized in acceptable yields and were employed to form artificial metalloenzymes with [RuCl₂(Benzene)]₂ and [RuCl₂(Mesitylene)]₂, respectively. All the conformations of CD-1–CD-8, the complexes between CD-1–CD-8 and [RuCl₂(Arene)]₂, and the inclusion complexes between CD-1–CD-8 and acetophenone were characterized by UV, ¹H NMR, ¹H ROESY NMR, and quantum calculation. The catalytic activity of the formed artificial metalloenzymes in the asymmetric hydrogenation of aromatic ketones, especially the effect of the aromatic ligands' volume on the enantioselectivity were investigated in detail, in which it was obvious that the enantioselectivity increased as the increase in the aromatic ligands' volume. For the best artificial metalloenzyme constructed from the complex between CD-8 and [RuCl₂(Mesitylene)]₂, which not only exhibits a good tolerance to a wide range of substrates but also demonstrates some substrate selectivity, 76.39% ee was obtained for acetophenone and 79.67% ee for 2-acetylnaphthalene. A strategy to improve the enantioselectivity in the asymmetric reactions catalyzed by the artificial metalloenzymes based on CDs has been provided.