Redox reactions of GeII and SnII dihalides with triethylsilane and triethylgermane

Dihalogermylenes, dihalostannylenes, and their complexes (EI₂, ECl₂·dioxane, and (CO)₅W=ECl₂·THF, where E = Ge or Sn), unlike organylgermylenes, are not inserted at the Si—H (Ge—H) bond of triethylsilane (triethylgermane). The reactions of SnI₂, ECl₂·dioxane, and (CO)₅W=ECl₂·THF (E = Ge or Sn) with Et3E"H (E" = Si or Ge) occur as redox processes. Depending on the nature of the reagents, the reactions afford products of oxidative coupling (Et₃SiSiEt₃) and/or haloiodination (Et₃SiX and Et₃GeX) of triethylsilane (triethylgermane). The proposed mechanism of these reactions involves the electron transfer to form radical-ion pairs.     

Temperature‐Dependent Electron Shuffle in Molecular Group 13/15 Intermetallic Complexes

Monovalent RAl (R=HC[C(Me)N(2,6‐iPr₂C₆H₃)]₂) reacts with E₂Et₄ (E=Sb, Bi) with insertion into the weak E? E bond and subsequent formation of RAl(EEt₂)₂ (E=Sb 1 ; Bi 2 ). The analogous reactions of RGa with E₂Et₄ yield a temperature‐dependent equilibrium between RGa(EEt₂)₂ (E=Sb 3 ; Bi 4 ) and the starting reagents. RIn does not interact with Sb₂Et₄ under various reaction conditions, but formation of RIn(BiEt₂)₂ ( 5 ) was observed in the reaction with Bi₂Et₄ at low temperature.     

Mass spectrometry of organic compounds in the group V elements—I: Straight chain aliphatic derivatives

Comparative investigations of the mass spectra of eEH₂, Me₂EH, Et₂EH(E = N, P); Me₃E, Et₃E(E = N, P, As, Sb, Bi). (n-Pr)₃E(E = Sb, Bi); (n-Bu)₃E(E = P, As); (n-C₅H₁₁)₃As and (n-C₆H₁₃)₃As as well as Et₂AsBr have been carried out. Deuteroanalogues, metastable transitions and low voltage spectra were used for elucidation of the fragmentation paths. The mass spectra of MeN(CH₂)₂ and CD₃N(CH₂)₂ were studied to analyse the structure of the fragments. The main degradation path of amines, i.e. α-cleavage, was shown to be untypical for P, As, Sb and Bi derivatives.     

Neue viergliedrige GaE‐ und InE‐Ringverbindungen: Synthese und Kristallstruktur von [Et2InE(SiMe3)2]2 und [GaCl(PtBu2Me)E(SiMe3)]2 (E = P,As)

New GaE and InE Four Membered Ring Compounds: Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [Et₂InE(SiMe₃)₂]₂ and [GaCl(P t Bu₂Me)E(SiMe₃)]₂ (E = P, As) Et₃In · PR₃ (R = Et, iPr) reacts with H₂ESiMe₃ under liberation of C₂H₆ and EH₃ to form the cyclic compounds [Et₂InE(SiMe₃)₂]₂ ( 1 a : E = P, 1 b : E = As). 1 consists of a planar four membered In₂E₂ ring in which the indium and phosphorus or arsenic atoms are four coordinated. In contrast, the phosphorus/arsenic atoms in [GaCl(PtBu₂Me)E(SiMe₃)]₂ ( 2 a : E = P, 2 b : E = As) only have the coordination number three. 2 results from the reaction of GaCl₃ · PtBu₂Me with As(SiMe₃)₃ or Li₂PSiMe₃ respectively, and displays a folded four membered Ga₂E₂ ring as central structural motif. 1 and 2 have been characterised by single crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis as well as ¹H and ³¹P{¹H} NMR spectroscopy.     

[Au(Et2dtc)2][TcNCl4] – Darstellung und Struktur

[Au(Et₂dtc)₂][TcNCl₄] – Synthesis and Structure [Au(Et₂dtc)₂][TcNCl₄] (Et₂dtc^– = N,N‐diethyldithiocarbamate) is formed by the reaction of [Au(CO)Cl] with [TcN(Et₂dtc)₂] in dichloromethane. The solid state structure of the compound is characterized by a large triclinic unit cell (space group, P1, a = 9.422(2), b = 22.594(5), c = 32.153(7) Å, α = 72.64(1), β = 85.19(1), γ = 86.15(1)°, Z = 12) and shows an unusual arrangement due to long‐range contacts between the technetium atoms and sulfur atoms of the [Au(Et₂dtc)₂]⁺ units (3.45–3.56 Å) which assemble two anions and one cation to {[TcNCl₄][Au(Et₂dtc)₂] · [TcNCl₄]}^– moieties.     

Progress in Polyarsolyl Chemistry

The synthesis of heteroatom analogues of the cyclopentadienyl anion Cp^? is a fascinating and challenging field of research. The replacement of methine moieties by phosphorus is well investigated for the synthesis of mono‐, tri‐ and pentaphospholyl ligands. On the other hand, arsenic derivatives are rare and 1,2,4‐triarsolyl and tetraarsolyl salts are unknown. Herein, we report on the synthesis of Cs[E₃C₂(trip)₂] ( 1 a : E=P; 1 b : E=As; trip=2,4,6‐triisopropylphenyl) and Cs[E₄C(trip)] ( 2 a : E=P; 2 b : E=As). Compound 1 b represents the first 1,2,4‐triarsolyl and 2 b the first tetraarsolyl anion. All salts are obtained in one‐pot syntheses using E(SiMe₃)₃, 2,4,6‐triisopropylbenzoyl chloride and CsF. The products 1 a ?2 C₄H₈O₂, 2 a ?Et₂O and 2 b ?3 C₄H₈O₂ were characterized by X‐ray structural analysis, which revealed planar heterocycles. Nucleus‐independent chemical shifts (NICS) confirmed the aromaticity of these anions. Notably, compound 2 a ?Et₂O is only the second tetraphospholyl ligand which is structurally characterized.     

Carbene complexes of molybdenum and tungsten Et3E-CH=M(NAr)(OR)2 (M = Mo, W; E = Si, Ge) and π-complex of molybdenum (RO)2(ArN)Mo(CH2=CH-GeEt3). Synthesis and catalytic properties

The heteroelement-containing alkylidene imide complexes with molybdenum and tungsten Et₃SiCH=Mo(NAr)(OR)₂ (I), Et₃ ECH=W(NAr)(OR)₂ (E = Si (II), Ge (III); Ar = 2,6-i-Pr₂C₆H₃; R=CMe₂ CF₃) and π-complex (RO)₂(ArN)Mo(CH₂=CH-GeEt₃) (IV) were synthesized by the reaction of Alkyl-CH=M(NAr) (OR)₂ (M=Mo, W; Alkyl = t-Bu, PhMe₂C) with organosilicon and organogermanium vinyl reagents Et₃ECH=CH₂ (E = Si, Ge). The structure of compounds I–III was determined by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The complexes I–IV are active initiators of metathesis polymerization of cycloolefins.     

Synthesis characterisation and stability of mixed aryldichalcogenide bis(diphenylphosphino)ethanenickel(II) complexes. X-ray structure of Ni(dppe)(SeC6H4S)

Mixed chalcogenide complexes of the type Ni(dppe)(SeC₆H₄S) (dppe=bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane), Ni(dppe)(SC₅H₃NCO₂) and Ni(dppe)(EC₅H₃NE′) (E=NH, E′=O; E=E′=NH) have been prepared from the reactions of Ni(dppe)Cl₂ with the appropriate aryldichalcogen or pyridine-based compound, using Et₃N as a base. The relative solution and thermal stabilities of the above compounds, other mixed chalcogen ones, Ni(dppe)(SC₆H₄O), Ni(dppe)(SC₆H₄CO₂) and Ni(dppe)(SC₆H₄NH), and the homoleptic compounds Ni(dppe)(EC₆H₄E′) (E=E′=O, E=E′=S; R=H, Me), were established by a combination of electron impact mass spectrometry (EIMS) and fast atom bombardment (FABMS). The most stable ones were the compounds with homoleptic sulfur ligands.     

Gemischtligandkomplexe des Rheniums. IX. Reaktionen am Nitridoliganden von [ReN(Me2PhP)(Et2dtc)2]. Synthese,Charakterisierung und Kristallstrukturen von [Re(NBCl3)(Me2PhP)(Et2dtc)2], [Re(NGaCl3)(Me2PhP)(Et2dtc)2] und [Re(NS)Cl(Me2PhP)2(Et2dtc)]

Mixed-ligand Complexes of Rhenium. IX. Reactions on the Nitrido Ligand of [ReN(Me₂PhP)(Et₂dtc)₂]. Synthesis, Characterization, and Structures of [Re(NBCl₃)(Me₂PhP)(Et₂dtc)₂], [Re(NGaCl₃)(Me₂PhP)(Et₂dtc)₂], and [Re(NS)Cl(Me₂PhP)₂(Et₂dtc)] BCl₃, GaCl₃ and S₂Cl₂ react with the well-known [ReN(Me₂PhP)(Et₂dtc)₂] by attack of the nucleophilic nitrido ligand. Final products of these reactions are [Re(NBCl₃)-(Me₂PhP)(Et₂dtc)₂], [Re(NGaCl₃)(Me₂PhP)(Et₂dtc)₂], and [Re(NS)Cl(Me₂PhP)₂Et₂dtc)] which have been studied by mass spectrometry, IR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. [Re(NBCl₃)(Me₂PhP)(Et₂dtc)₂] crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 , Z = 2, a = 8.151(6), b = 9.935(8), c = 18.67(1) Å; α = 94.42(4), β = 97.09(1), γ = 101.35(4)°. The coordination geometry is a distorted octahedron. The equatorial coordination sphere is occupied by one phosphorus and three sulphur atoms. The fourth sulphur atom is in trans position to the Re?N? B moiety. The almost linear Re?N? B unit has an Re?N? B angle of 170.5(3)° with a Re? N bond length of 1.704(3) Å. The analogous [Re(NGaCl₃)(Me₂PhP)(Et₂dtc)₂] crystallizes in P2₁/c with a = 8.138(3), b = 18.279(2), c = 19.880(6) Å; β = 99.81(2)°; Z = 4. Rhenium has a distorted octahedral environment. The Re? N? Ga bond is slightly bent with an angle of 154.5(4)° and a Re? N bond length of 1.695(6) Å. [Re(NS)Cl(Me₂PhP)₂(Et₂dtc)] crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 , Z = 4, a = 9.514(2); b = 16.266(5); c = 18.388(3) Å; α = 88.75(2), β = 76.59(2), γ = 85.50(2)° with two crystallographically independent molecules in the asymmetric unit. Rhenium has a distorted octahedral environment with the chloro ligand in trans position to the almost linear thionitrosyl group. The Re?N bond lengths are 1.795(6) and 1.72(1) Å, respectively, and the N?S distances are 1.55(1) and 1.59(1) Å, respectively.     

Synthesen und Kristallstrukturanalysen von Tetraalkylphosphonium-, -arsonium- und -stiboniumtriiodiden

Syntheses and Crystal Structure Analyses of Tetraalkyl Phosphonium, Arsonium, and Stibonium Triiodides The reaction of Me₄EI (E?P, As), Me₃EtSbI, Me₂Et₂SbI, MeEt₃SbI, or Et₄SbI with I₂ in absence of solvent gives Me₄PI₃ (E?P, As), Me₃EtSbI₃, Me₂Et₂SbI₃, MeEt₃SbI₃, or Et₄SbI₃. Me₄SbI₃ is formed in a reversible reaction by addition of I₂ to (Me₄Sb)₃I₈ or by reaction of a solution of Me₄SbI in ethanol with I₂ in benzene. The crystal structures of Me₄EI₃ (E?P, Sb), and Me₃EtSbI₃ and the syntheses of the novel compounds are reported.     

Binding,Release and Functionalization of Intact Pnictogen Tetrahedra Coordinated to Dicopper Complexes

The bridging MeCN ligand in the dicopper(I) complexes [(DPFN)Cu₂(μ,η¹ : η¹-MeCN)][X]₂ (X=weakly coordinating anion, NTf₂ ( 1 a ), FAl[OC₆F₁₀(C₆F₅)]₃ ( 1 b ), Al[OC(CF₃)₃]₄ ( 1 c )) was replaced by white phosphorus (P₄) or yellow arsenic (As₄) to yield [(DPFN)Cu₂(μ,η² : η²-E₄)][X]₂ (E=P ( 2 a – c ), As ( 3 a – c )). The molecular structures in the solid state reveal novel coordination modes for E₄ tetrahedra bonded to coinage metal ions. Experimental data and quantum chemical computations provide information concerning perturbations to the bonding in coordinated E₄ tetrahedra. Reactions with N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) led to replacement of the E₄ tetrahedra with release of P₄ or As₄ and formation of [(DPFN)Cu₂(μ,η¹ : η¹-^MeNHC)][X]₂ ( 4 a,b ) or to an opening of one E−E bond leading to an unusual E₄ butterfly structural motif in [(DPFN)Cu₂(μ,η¹ : η¹-E₄^DippNHC)][X]₂ (E=P ( 5 a,b ), E=As ( 6 )). With a cyclic alkyl amino carbene (^EtCAAC), cleavage of two As−As bonds was observed to give two isomers of [(DPFN)Cu₂(μ,η² : η²-As₄^EtCAAC)][X]₂ ( 7 a,b ) with an unusual As₄-triangle+1 unit.     

Gemischtligandkomplexbildung durch Thermische Reaktion von Metall(II) - Thioselenocarbamaten EPR- und massenspektrometrische Untersuchungen

Mixed Ligand Complex Formation by Thermal Reactions of Metal(II) Thioselenocarbamate Chelates. EPR and Mass Spectrometric Investigations At higher temperatures metal(II) thioselenocarbamates M(R₂tsc)₂ (M = Cu, Ni, Pd, Pt) react to form M(R₂tsc)(R₂dsc) and M(R₂tsc)(R₂dtc) (dtc = dithiocarbamate, dsc = diselenocarbamate) mixed-ligand chelates. If Cu^II species are participated the mixed-ligand complex formation can be the followed by EPR spectroscopy. The reaction is irreversible, and the rate depends on the temperature, the substituent R, and the solvent used. The complexes M(Et₂tsc)(Et₂dsc) and M(Et₂tsc)(Et₂dtc) formed during the thermal reaction of M(Et₂tsc)₂ chelates (M = Ni, Pd, Pt) can be detected by EPR spectroscopy using the ligand-exchange reaction with [Cu(mnt)₂]^2?(mnt = maleonitriledithiolate). As results the spectra of [Cu(mnt)(Et₂tsc)]^?, [Cu(mnt)(Et₂dsc)]^? and [Cu(mnt)(Et₂dtc)]^? are observed.     

Square Grid Metal–Chloranilate Networks as Robust Host Systems for Guest Sorption

Reaction of the chloranilate dianion with Y(NO₃)₃ in the presence of Et₄N⁺ in the appropriate proportions results in the formation of (Et₄N)[Y(can)₂], which consists of anionic square-grid coordination polymer sheets with interleaved layers of counter-cations. These counter-cations, which serve as squat pillars between [Y(can)₂] sheets, lead to alignment of the square grid sheets and the subsequent generation of square channels running perpendicular to the sheets. The crystals are found to be porous and retain crystallinity following cycles of adsorption and desorption. This compound exhibits a high affinity for volatile guest molecules, which could be identified within the framework by crystallographic methods. In situ neutron powder diffraction indicates a size-shape complementarity leading to a strong interaction between host and guest for CO₂ and CH₄. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction experiments indicate significant interactions between the host framework and discrete I₂ or Br₂ molecules. A series of isostructural compounds (cat)[M^III(X-an)₂] with M=Sc, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Yb, Lu, Bi or In, cat=Et₄N, Me₄N and X-an=chloranilate, bromanilate or cyanochloranilate bridging ligands have been generated. The magnetic properties of representative examples (Et₄N)[Gd(can)₂] and (Et₄N)[Dy(can)₂] are reported with normal DC susceptibility but unusual AC susceptibility data noted for (Et₄N)[Gd(can)₂].     

Übergangsmetallkomplexe [Et2P(S)NR]M/n,Vierringchelate mit Thiophosphinsäure-Organylamidato-Liganden [1]

Transition Metal Complexes [Et₂P(S)NR]M/n, Chelates containing 4-membered Rings and Phosphinothioic-organylamidato Ligands Phosphinothioic-organylamidato complexes [Et₂P(S)NR]M/n (R = Me, Et, tBu, cHex, Ph; M = Ti^III, V^III, Cr^III, Co^II, Zn^II) are obtained by reaction of metal halides with [Et₂P(S)NR]Li or from ZnEt₂ and Et₂P(S)NHR. In contrast to the analogous phosphinothioic complexes [R′₂P(S)X]M/n (X = O, S, Se) they are extremely hydrolyzable. The ligand field parameters Δ and β of Et₂P(S)NR^? are found to be similar to those of R′₂P(S)S^? indicating a low ligand field strength and a strong nephelauxetic effect. In contrast to [R′₂P(S)O]₂M (M = Co, Zn), which are highly polymerised, there is only a weak tendency of the corresponding tetrahedral phosphinothioicorganylamidato complexes to form ligand bridges.     

Extraction and isolation of the One-electron Oxidized [(Zr6Be)Cl18]5− and [(Zr6Be)Cl18]4− Clusters from solid state precursors

One-electron oxidized zirconium chloride clusters were obtained from solid state precursors Rb₅Zr₆Cl₁₈B and K₃Zr₆Cl₁₅Be by dissolution in CH₃CN in the presence of Et₄NCl and isolated as the salts (Et₄N)₄Zr₆Cl₁₈B · 2 CH₃CN and (Et₄N)₅Zr₆Cl₁₈Be · 3 CH₃CN. (Et₄N)₄Zr₆Cl₁₈B · 2 CH₃CN crystallizes in the space group P1 (#2) with a = 12.329(5) Å, b = 12.657(6) Å, c = 13.136(8) Å, α = 118.28(4)°, β = 93.45(4)°, γ = 105.54(3)°, V = 1696(2) ų, and Z = 1. (Et₄N)₅Zr₆Cl₁₈Be · 3 CH₃CN was refined in the space group C2/c (# 15) with a = 24.166(11) Å, b = 13.265(6) Å, c = 25.86(2) Å, β = 104.21(4)°, V = 8037(7) ų, and Z = 4; the space group reflects the pseudo-symmetry of the crystal, the true symmetry of the structure is lower. The removal of one electron from the Zr? Zr bonding HOMO of both clusters results in cluster expansion of similar magnitude in both compounds. Moisture from the added Et₄NCl is the likely oxidant, but the possibility that acetonitrile may be reduced by [(Zr₆Be)Cl₁₈]^6? is not ruled out.     

Modification of olefin polymerization catalysts. I. Mechanism of the interaction between AIEt3 and silyl ethers

The interaction between AlEt₃ and silyl ethers, Ph_nSi(OMe)_4-n (n = 0–3), was followed by ¹³C- and ²⁹Si-NMR techniques in conditions close to those typical for an olefin polymerization reaction with supported Ziegler–Natta catalysts (A1Et₃:silyl ether ratios from 1 to 10, temperature range 25–75°C). A1Et₃ and silyl ethers form instantaneously at ambient temperature a donor-acceptor complex, which is stable at a 1:1 molar ratio. In the presence of excess A1Et₃ the complex decomposes via a mechanism consisting, in the case of PhSi(OMe)₃, of five consecutive steps: alternating complexation and ether reductions with the formation of alkylated silyl ethers, Ph(Et)_nSi(OMe)_3-n (n = 1,2), and dialkyl-aluminum alkoxides, (Et₂A1OMe₃)_n (n = 2,3). The rate of decomposition was enhanced by the increasing number of methoxy groups present in the silyl ether, heating, or a high A1Et₃:silyl ether ratio. The decomposition was not inhibited by the presence of 1-hexene.     

Reactions of organometallic compounds catalyzed by transition-metal complexes: XI. The palladium-catalyzed reaction of acyl chlorides with Et6Sn2 as a route to symmetrical ketones and α-diketones

The reaction of aroyl chlorides (ArCOCl) with Et₆Sn₂ gives symmetrical ketones (Ar₂CO) or α-diketones ((ArCO)₂), depending on the nature of the palladium catalyst and the reaction conditions. The synthesis of α-diketones from AlkCOCl and HetCOCl has been performed for Alk = n-C₇H₁₅ and Het = 2-C₄H₃O (furyl). The palladium-catalyzed carbonylation of aryl iodides in the presence of Et₆Sn₂ may serve as another route to symmetrical α-diketones. Such a possibility has been demonstrated for the preparation of 4,4′-dimethoxybenzil from 4-iodoanisole, carbon monoxide, and Et₆Sn₂.     

Der erste Polyiodokomplex – Triethylsulfoniumtriiodomercurat(II)-tris(diiod), (Et3S)[Hg2I6]1/2 · 3 I2

The First Polyiodo Complex – Triethylsulfoniumtriiodomercurate(II)-tris(diiodine), (Et₃S)[Hg₂I₆]_1/2 · 3 I₂ After Raman spectroscopic investigation of the system HgI₂/Et₃SI_x, x = 3, 5, 7, triethylsulfoniumtriiodomercuratetris(diiodine), (Et₃S)[Hg₂I₆]_1/2 · 3 I₂ was synthesized by reacting of HgI₂ and liquid Et₃SI₇. The compound crystallizes at room temperature triclinically in the space group P1 with a = 879.4(7), b = 1 209.1(5), c = 1 291.5(5) pm, α = 96.16(3)°, β = 103.82(6)°, γ = 99.05(5)° and Z = 2. The crystal structure is composed of disordered Et₃S⁺ cations, the centrosymmetric complex anion [HgI_2/2I₂]₂^2? and three connecting iodine molecules I₂.     

Neue nitridoverbrückte Dreikernkomplexe des Rheniums

New Trinuclear Rhenium Complexes with Bridging Nitrido Ligands Trinuclear complexes with bridging nitrido ligands between the rhenium atoms are formed when [ReN(Et₂dtc)₂ · (Me₂PhP)] (Et₂dtc^– = N,N‐diethyldithiocarbamate) reacts with TlCl or Pr(O₃SCF₃)₃. [Cl(Me₂PhP)₂(Et₂dtc)Re≡N–Re(N) · Cl₂(Me₂PhP)–N≡Re(Et₂dtc)(Me₂PhP)₂Cl] and [(Et₂dtc)₂ · (Me₂PhP)Re≡N–Re(N)(Et₂dtc)(Me₂PhP)–N≡Re(Me₂PhP) · (Et₂dtc)₂]⁺ contain two almost linear, asymmetric nitrido bridges. Additional, terminal nitrido ligands are located at the middle rhenium atoms.     

Synthesis of sulphonated aminomethylphosphines and some nickel(II), palladium(II), platinum(II) and rhodium(I) complexes. Crystal structure of [Et3NH][(Ph2PCH2)2 N(CH2)2SO3]

Summary Aminoalkanesulphonic acids H₂N(CH₂) _n SO₃H, (n = 1, 2 or 3) react with phosphonium salts [R₂P(CH₂OH)₂]Cl (R = Ph or Cy, Cy = cyclohexyl) in the presence of Et₃N to give the sulphonated aminomethylphosphines [Et₃NH] [(R₂PCH₂)₂N(CH₂) _n SO₃] (R = Ph, n = 1, 2 or 3; R = Cy, n = 1). The single crystal X-ray structure of [Et₃NH] [(Ph₂PCH₂)₂N(CH₂)₂SO₃] has been determined. Some Ni^II, Pd^II, Pt^II and Rh^I complexes of the phosphines have been prepared.