The crystal and molecular structure of 2,5-dibromo-1,4-phenylenediyl bis(trans-4-ethylcyclohexanoate)

The title compound with the formula C₂H₅ C₆H₁₀ COO-C₆H₂Br₂ OOC C₆H₁₀ C₂H₅ (DPBEC) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 15.37(2), b = 5.27(1), c = 15.13(2) Å, β = 92.7(1)° and two molecules per unit cell. The structure was solved using film intensity data by heavy atom method and refined to R = 0.078. The fully stretched DPBEC molecules exhibit exact C_i symmetry. Their packing in the crystal is characterized by a non-parallel (cross) arrangement of the molecular long axes.     

The crystal and molecular structure of the nematogenic compound 4′-cyanophenyl-4-n-pentylcyclohexanoate

Die Kristall- und Molekülstruktur der Titelsubstanz mit der Formel C₅H₁₁–C₆H₁₀– –COO-C₆H₄–CN (CPPCH) wurde durch eine Röntgenkristallstrukturanalyse bestimmt. Die Raumgruppe ist P1, in der triklinen Elementarzelle mit den Abmessungen a = 5,774 Å, b = 9,150 Å, c = 16,878 Å, α = 93,05°, β = 97,19°, γ = 93,58° sind 2 Moleküle enthalten. Die Struktur konnte mit direkten Methoden gelöst und bis zu einem R-Wert von 0,059 verfeinert werden. Die CPPCH-Moleküle besitzen eine weitgehend gestreckte Gestalt. Die ebene Carboxylgruppe schließt mit der Ebene des Benzenrings einen Winkel von 67,3 und mit der Symmetrieebene des Cyclohexanrings einen Winkel von 39,9 ein. Benachbarte Moleküle sind antiparallel zueinander orientiert, die Kristallstruktur kann als eine angenäherte ldquor;imbricated packing”︁ betrachtet werden.     

The crystal and molecular structure of three homologue 1,4-terephthalylidene-bis-N-(4′-alkylanilines) (TBAA-n)

The three homologue compounds with the general formula (TBAA-n) crystallize in the following space groups: TBAA-0 : monoclinic, P 2₁ c. a = 7.656(3), b = 6.073(1), c = 16.403(7) Å, β = 91.60(2)°; TBAA-1 : monoclinic, P 2₁ c. a = 7.656(3), b = 6.073(1), c = 16.403(7) Å, β = 91.60(2)°; TBAA-1 : monoklin, P 2₁/n, a = 6.0426(11), b = 7.84171(4), c = 18.2147(31) Å, β = 92.32(1)°; TBAA-2 : orthorhombic, P ben, a = 20.9390(8), b = 14.8876(7), c = 6.2069(1) Å. The structures have been solved by direct methods and refined to R = 0.029, 0.044, and 0.049, respectively. Despite the different conformation of the terminal phenyl rings relative to the central core of the coplanar azomethine groups and the phenyl ring, the molecular packing of the three compounds obeys the same principles in forming the crystal structure.     

Synthesis,crystal and molecular structure of trans‐bis(2‐pyridinepropanol)bis(saccharinato)nickel(II)

Trans‐bis(2‐pyridinepropanol)bis(saccharinato)nickel(II), [Ni(sac)₂(pypr)₂], where sac and pypr are the saccharinate anion and the 2‐pyridinepropanol molecule, respectively, crystallizes in the triclinic space group P (No. 2) with a = 8.1981(8), b = 9.9680(10), c = 10.4956(10) Å, α = 90.740(3)° β = 108.142(3)°, γ = 111.025(3)°, Z = 1, V = 1.537 ų. The structure of the nickel(II) complex consists of neutral molecules in which the nickel(II) ion sits on a center of symmetry and is octahedrally coordinated by two sac ligands, and two neutral pypr ligands. The pypr acts as a bidentate N‐ and O‐donor ligand forming a seven‐membered chelate ring, while sac behaves as a monodentate O‐donor ligand via the carbonyl O atom. The Ni‐N bond distance is 2.1016(15) Å, whereas the Ni‐O_pypr and Ni‐O_sac bond distances are 2.1280(12) and 2.0792(11) Å, respectively. The individual molecules are held together with a strong hydrogen bond between the hydroxyl O atom of pypr and N atom of sac and the C‐H…O type weak hydrogen bonds between some ring hydrogen atoms of pypr and sac, and the carbonyl and sulfonyl O atoms of sac in the neighbouring molecules. (© 2003 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

The crystal and molecular structure of bis(tetramethylammonium) pentachlorooxomolybdate(V)‐acetonitrile(1:1)

The crystal structure of the title compound, C₁₀H₂₇Cl₅MoN₃O was determined by single crystal X‐ray diffraction technique. The crystals are monoclinic, space group C 2/m, with a= 29.075(8) Å, b= 11.843(4) Å, c= 13.252(4) Å, β=117.049(7)°, V = 4064(2) ų, Z=8. The structure was solved by direct methods and refined by least‐squares methods to a final R = 0.0307 for 5095 observed reflections with I>2σ(I). In the pentachlorooxomolybdate anion, the planar chlorines are bent away from the axial oxygen ligand. The Mo‐O bond length is 1.6620(18) Å that indicates significant double bond character. The oxygen trans Mo‐Cl bond is significantly longer than all of the planar Mo‐Cl bonds. These differences can be attributed to a trans influence of the oxygen atom. (© 2005 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Synthesis and crystal structure of bis(2-methylbenzimidazolium) tetrahalocuprate(II)

The crystal structures of 2-methylbenzimidazolium tetrahalocuprates (H2-mebz)₂[CuX₄] (X = Cl and Br) have been detemined. The chloride salt is monoclinic, P2₁/c, with a = 8.540(2) Å, b = 16.591(2) Å, c = 14.303(3) Å, and = 98.69(2)°. The bromide salt is also monoclinic, P2₁/c, with a = 8.316(3) Å, b = 17.436(3) Å, c = 14.747(3) Å, and = 98.82(3)°. Both the compounds contain discrete distorted tetrahedral CuX₄ ^2– anions and almost planar 2-methylbenzimidazolium cations. In the chloride salt, three chloride ions are involved in hydrogen bonding instead of two bromide ions in the bromide salt.     

Crystal and molecular structure of trans-(tricarbonyl)bis(trans-2,2,3,4,4-pentamethyl-1-phenylphosphetane)iron

The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space groupP2₁/a witha=13.092(2) Å,b=15.853(2) Å,c=15.406(3) Å,=103.00(1)°,V=3116(1) ų, andD _calc=1.237 g cm^–3 forZ=4. The structure was solved by direct methods, and refined to a finalR value of 0.057. The phosphetane ligands adopt a nonlinear trans relationship. The four-membered rings are non-planar and have different flap angles of 6.1 and 20.3°. Virtual coupling is evident in the¹³C NMR spectrum of the title compound. Comparison of the¹³C NMR spectral data of this molecule with the parent phosphine ligand, the ligand oxide, and the mono-phosphine iron complex is provided.     

Growth and properties of an organometallic nonlinear optical crystal: bis(isothiocyanato)‐bis(4‐methylpyridine)zinc(II) (Zn(SCN)2(C6H7N)2)

Bis(isothiocyanato)‐bis(4‐methylpyridine)zinc(II)(Zn(SCN)₂(C₆H₇N)₂), (abbreviated as ZBNC) single crystals of optical quality have been grown from acetone solution by the slow temperature‐lowering method. Its solubilities at different temperatures in acetone were measured. The X‐ray powder diffraction (XRPD) spectroscopy of ZBNC crystal was performed at room temperature. The second harmonic generation (SHG) efficiency was determined by powder technique of Kurtz and Perry using Nd:YAG laser, which is equivalent to KDP crystal. The thermal decomposition process was characterized by thermal gravity and differential thermal analysis (TG\DTA). The specific heat of the crystal is 1440.67 J/mol·K at 325 K. The IR spectrum was recorded in the 500∼3500 cm^–1 region, using KBr pellets on a Nicolet 170sx FT‐IR spectrometer. (© 2006 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Synthesis,crystal structure and third order nonlinear optical properties of bis(tetra‐n‐propylammonium) bis(2‐thioxo‐1,3‐dithiole‐4,5‐dithiolato)cuprate(II)

A novel bis (dmit) complex of copper (II), [(C₃H₇)₄N]₂[Cu(dmit)₂] ( 1 ), where dmit is 2‐thioxo‐1,3‐dithiole‐4,5‐dithiolate, was prepared and structurally characterized by X‐ray single crystal diffraction. The copper (II) atom is tetracoordinated by four dmit S atoms, forming a nearly square planar arrangement. The [Cu(dmit)₂]^2‐ anions and the [(C₃H₇)₄N]⁺ counter‐cations form a three‐dimensional solid‐state structure by C–H…S hydrogen bonds. The third‐order nonlinear optical properties of the complex were determined by picosecond Z‐scan technique at a wavelength of 1064 nm. The results indicate the compound exhibits reverse saturation absorption and self‐defocusing performance. The molecular second‐order hyperpolarizability γ is calculated to be as high as (1.8±0.2)×10^‐30 esu. (© 2007 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

The crystal and molecular structure of bis(tetramethylammonium) hexamolybdate(VI)

The crystal structure of the title compound, C₈H₂₄N₂Mo₆O₁₉ was determined by single crystal X‐ray diffraction technique. The crystals are trigonals, space group P‐3c1, with a = b = 10.0176(11) Å, c = 14.089(2) Å, γ = 120°, V = 1224.4(3) Å₃, Z = 2. The structure was solved by direct methods and refined by least‐squares methods to a Final R = 0.0316 for 1114 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). In hexamolybdate anion, six MoO₆ distorted octahedra are fused together so that they all share a common vertex. O atoms are of three types: central, terminal and bridging, bonded to six, one and two Mo atoms, respectively. The crystallographic data of the structure was deposited with the Cambridge Data Center as No. CCDC 199679. (© 2003 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Preparation,single crystal growth and characterization of bis(tetrabutylammonium)bis(4,5‐dithiolato‐1,3‐dithiole‐2‐thione)copper

The preparation and single crystal growth of bis(tetrabutylammonium)bis(4,5‐dithiolato‐1,3‐dithiole‐2‐thione)copper, (I), are described. The energy gap Eg of (I) is about 2.38 eV. The nonlinear optical susceptibility χ⁽³⁾ is about 1.3×10^‐3 esu at 1064 nm. The characterization of (I) has been performed by electronic absorption, infrared and X‐ray powder diffraction spectroscopy. The thermal behavior of (I) has been investigated by means of thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential thermal analysis (DTA) measurements in air. (© 2007 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

The crystal structure of α‐SrGaBO4

A new compound α‐SrGaBO₄ has been synthesized by solid state reaction at high temperatures, and its structure has been solved by direct methods from powder X‐ray diffraction. α‐SrGaBO₄ has an orthorhombic system, Pccn space group, with lattice parameters a = 15.3154(7) Å, b = 8.9186(4) Å, c = 5.8130(3) Å, and Z = 8. The structure consists of infinite chains run parallel to the c axis and built up of GaO₄ tetrahedral and BO₃ triangles. The basic unit of these chains is a six ‐ membered Ga₂BO₈ ring formed by two GaO₄ tetrahedra and one BO₃ triangles. The Sr atom is bonded to eight oxygen atoms. The strontium atoms serve to hold the chains together through co‐ordination with oxygen atoms. DTA curve of noncrystalline glassy SrGaBO₄ was discussed. The XRD results show no phase transition occurs between ‐173 °C and 127 °C. (© 2004 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Synthesis and crystal structure of bis(4-methylpiperidine-dithiocarbamato-S,S′)-palladium(II)

The complex bis(4-methylpiperidine-dithiocarbamato-S,S′)-palladium(II) was synthesized by the reaction of 4-methyl-1-piperidine dithiocarbamic acid with palladium(II) chloride. Its structure was determined by X-ray crystal diffraction analysis. It crystallizes in the monoclinic P2₁/c space group with the crystal cell parameters a=8.6491(8) ?, b=18.7305(16) ?, c=11.9933(10) ?, β=107.074(1)°, V=1857.3(3) ?³ and Z=4. The palladium (II) ion is bonded to four sulfur atoms, belonging to two dithiocarbamate ligands, in a distorted square planar geometry. The X-ray data suggest a pronounced electronic delocalization in the two NCS₂ moieties.     

Crystal and molecular structure of 2,6‐bis(4‐chlorophenyl)‐3‐phenylpiperidin‐4‐one

The crystal structure of the title compound is described. The chemical formula of the compound is C₂₃H₁₉Cl₂NO. The compound is found to crystallize in monoclinic system with space group P2₁/c, Z = 4. The unit cell dimensions are a = 15.137(3) Å, b = 8.9171(18) Å, c = 14.779(3) Å, β = 91.461(4)° and V = 1994.2(7) ų, D_calc = 1.320 gcm^‐3. The final R factor is 4.4%. The central piperidone ring of the molecule adopts a slightly distorted chair conformation, the mean torsion angle being 52.3°; the phenyl rings are planar. (© 2003 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Molecular structure and spectra of bis (1,4-dimethylpyridinium)-tetrachlorocuprate(II)

Reaction of 1,4-dimethylpyridinium chlorosulphite with anhydrous copper(II) chloride in an atmosphere of dry nitrogen yields an ionic complex containing discrete [CuCl₄]^2– anions and 1,4-dimethylpyridinium cations. Electronic (solid and in solution), far infrared and¹H NMR spectral data predict a distortedT _d structure which has been confirmed by X-ray crystallography. The crystal structure was solved by the heavy-atom method and refined by full-matrix least squares toR=0.059 for 1685 observed reflections. The [CuCl₄]^2– anions exhibit twofold symmetry and there are no unusual interactions with the cations. Bond lengths and angles place it in the select class of complexes with the least flattenedT _d structure.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of bis(benzimidazolium) tetrahalocobaltate(II)

The crystal structures of benzimidazolium tetrahalocobaltates (HBz)₂[CoX₄] (X = Cl and Br) have been determined. The chloride salt is triclinic, P-1, with a = 7.670(3) Å, b = 8.307(3) Å, c = 15.730(2) Å, and = 87.37(3)°, = 84.99(3)°, = 67.72(2)°. The bromide salt is monoclinic, C2/c, with a = 15.568(2) Å, b = 8.063(3) Å, c = 5.762(2) Å and = 91.36(3)°. The structures of the two salts are closely related. Both the compounds contain isolated tetrahedral CoX₄ ^2– anions and benzimidazolium cations. In the chloride salt, three chloride ions are involved in strong hydrogen bonding while only two bromide ions participate in the bromide salt. The greater deviation from the ideal tetrahedral geometry in CoBr₄ ^2– can be related to the less extensive hydrogen-bonding network compared to the chloro complex.     

X-ray crystal structure and spectroscopy of a pseudo-square pyramidal Cu(II) complex, trans-dinitratotetrakis (trans-4-styrylpyridine)copper(II)

Single crystals of the title Cu(II) complex, [Cu(stpy)₄(ONO₂)(ONO₂)] [stpy = trans-4-styryl-pyridine] have been prepared and characterized by elemental and thermal analyses, IR, electronic and EPR spectral measurements, and X-ray crystal structure determination. The complex crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with unit-cell parameters, a = 12.985(2), b = 22.865(8), c = 17.024(10) Å, = 112.29(3)°, and Z = 4. The structure consists of discrete monomeric units of [Cu(stpy)₄(ONO₂)(ONO₂)]. The equatorial positions of the Cu(II) polyhedron are occupied by nitrogen atoms of the four stpy ligands and the axial positions by the oxygens of two unidentate nitrate anions. One of these oxygens is at rather longer distance [2.609(3) Å] and may be considered to be semicoordinated. If this semibond is ignored, the coordination geometry lies closer to an idealized square pyramid than to the trigonal bipyramid geometry. IR spectra reveal nitrogen coordination from stpy and asymmetry in the monodentate oxygen binding of the two nitrate ligands. The optical reflectance band at 600 nm suggests pseudo-square-based pyramidal geometry around Cu(II). Well-resolved Cu(II) hyperfine features in the EPR spectra reveal the absence of exchange interactions between adjacent copper centers. Optical and EPR spectra of a methanolic solution of the complex indicate solvent interactions. Thermogravimetric analysis shows the complex to be stable up to 175°C.     

The crystal and molecular structure of three homologue 1,4-dialkanoyloxy-biphenyls (SYM-n)

The three homologue compounds with the general formula C_nH_2n+1 COO C₆H₄ C₆H₄ OOC C_nH_2n+1 (SYM-n) crystallize in the following space groups: SYM-1: triclinic, P1 , a = 7.400(6), b = 9.227(3), c = 10.579(3) Å, α = 85.97(3), β = 89.09(3), γ = 71.47(3)°; SYM-2; monoclinic, P2₁/c, a = 11.712(7), b = 5.648(1), c = 12.408(6), Å, β = 103.84(3)°; SYM-5: triclinic, P1, a = 5.505(4), b = 8.342(8), c = 24.79(2) Å, α = 86.67(3), β = 85.45(6), γ = 71.74(7)°. The structures have been solved by direct methods and refined to R = 0.075, 0.061 and 0.053, respectively. The packing arrangements show a layer-like structure. The layers are almost separated for SYM-1 as well as for SYM-2 and interdigitated for the structure of SYM-5.     

Synthesis,characterization and crystal structure of a mononuclear iron(III) complex derived from 4-bromo-2-[(pyridin-2-ylmethylimino)methyl]phenol

A nitrate salt of bis[4-bromo-2-(pyridin-2-ylmethyliminomethyl)phenolato]iron(III), [Fe(C₁₃H₁₀BrN₂O)₂].NO₃, has been obtained and characterized by elemental analysis and X-ray single crystal determination. The complex crystallizes in the tetragonal space group P4₂/n with unit cell dimensions a = b = 17.608(3) ?, c = 17.199(3) ?, V = 5332.4(15) ?³, Z = 8, R ₁ = 0.0444 and wR2 = 0.0902. The complex consists of a [Fe(C₁₃H₁₀BrN₂O)₂]⁺ cation and a nitrate anion. The Fe atom in the cation is six-coordinated in an octahedral geometry. In the crystal structure, molecules are linked through weak C–H⋯O intermolecular hydrogen bonds, forming chains running along the c axis. Supplementary material CCDC-607149 contains the supplementary crystallographic data for this paper. These data can be obtained free of charge at http://www.ccdccam.ac.uk/const/retrieving.html or from the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC), 12 Union Road, Cambridge CB2 1EZ, UK; fax: +44(0)1223-336033 or e-mail: deposit@ccdc.cam.ac.uk.