Novel rhenium oxocomplexes of 2-hydroxymethylbenzimidazole – Synthesis,X-ray studies,spectroscopic characterization and DFT calculations

Three novel rhenium oxocomplexes of biologically relevant ligand 2-hydroxymethylbenzimidazole: cis-[ReOCl₂(hmbzim)(PPh₃)] (1), cis-[ReOBr₂(hmbzim)(PPh₃)] and [ReO(hmbzim)₂(PPh₃)](ReO₄)·CH₃OH (3) have been synthesized and characterized spectroscopically and structurally (by single-crystal X-ray diffraction). The electronic spectra of 1 and 3 were investigated at the TDDFT level employing B3LYP functional in combination with LANL2DZ. Additional information about binding in the complexes 1 and 3 was obtained by NBO analysis.     

Synthesis and reactivity of hydride and dihydrogen complexes of ruthenium with tris(pyrazolyl)borate and phosphite ligands

Chloro phosphite complexes RuClTpL(PPh₃) (1a, 1b) [L = P(OEt)₃, PPh(OEt)₂] and RuClTp[P(OEt)₃]₂ (1c) [Tp = hydridotris(pyrazolyl)borate] were prepared by allowing RuClTp(PPh₃)₂ to react with an excess of phosphite. Treatment of the chloro complexes 1 with NaBH₄ in ethanol yielded the hydride RuHTpL(PPh₃) (2a, 2b) and RuHTp[P(OEt)₃]₂ (2c) derivatives. Protonation reaction of 2 with Brønsted acids was studied and led to thermally unstable (above 10 °C) dihydrogen [Ru(η²- H₂)TpL(PPh₃)]⁺ (3a, 3b) and [Ru(η²-H₂)Tp{P(OEt)₃}₂]⁺ (3c) complexes. The presence of the η²-H₂ ligand is indicated by short T_1 min values and J_HD measurements of the partially deuterated derivatives. Aquo [RuTp(H₂O)L(PPh₃)]BPh₄ (4), carbonyl [RuTp(CO)L(PPh₃)]BPh₄ (5), and nitrile [RuTp(CH₃CN)L(PPh₃)]BPh₄ (6) derivatives [L = P(OEt)₃] were prepared by substituting H₂ in the η²-H₂ derivatives 3. Vinylidene [RuTp{CC(H)R}L(PPh₃)]BPh₄ (7, 8) (R = Ph, ^tBu) and allenylidene [RuTp(CCCR1R2)L(PPh₃)]BPh₄ (9-11) complexes (R1 = R2 = Ph, R1 = Ph R2 = Me) were also prepared by allowing dihydrogen complexes 3 to react with the appropriate HCCR and HCCC(OH)R1R2 alkynes. Deprotonation of vinylidene complexes 7, 8 with NEt₃ was studied and led to acetylide Ru(CCR)TpL(PPh₃) (12, 13) derivatives. The trichlorostannyl Ru(SnCl₃)TpL(PPh₃) (14) compound was also prepared by allowing the chloro complex RuClTpL(PPh₃) to react with SnCl₂ · 2H₂O in CH₂Cl₂.     

Aqueous syntheses of [(Cp-R)M(CO)3] type complexes (Cp = cyclopentadienyl, M = Mn, Tc, Re) with bioactive functionalities

We describe reactions of [^99mTc(H₂O)₃(CO)₃)]⁺ (1) with Diels-Alder products of cyclopentadiene such as “Thiele’s acid” (HCp-COOH)₂ (2) and derivatives thereof in which the corresponding [(Cp-COOH)^99mTc(CO)₃)] (3) complex did form in water. We propose a metal mediated Diels-Alder reaction mechanism. To show that this reaction was not limited to carboxylate groups, we synthesized conjugates of 2 (HCp-CONHR)₂ (4a-c) (4a, R = benzyl amine; 4b, R = N_α-Boc-l-2,3-diaminopropionic acid and 4c, R = glycine). The corresponding ^99mTc complexes [(4a)^99mTc(CO)₃)] 6a, [(4b)^99mTc(CO)₃)] 6b and [(4c)^99mTc(CO)₃)] 6c have been prepared along the same route as for Thiele’s acid in aqueous media demonstrating the general applicability of this synthetic strategy. The authenticity of the ^99mTc complexes on the no carrier added level have been confirmed by chromatographic comparison with the structurally characterized manganese or rhenium complexes.Studies of the reaction of 1 with Thiele’s acid bound to a solid phase resin demonstrated the formation of [(Cp-COOH)^99mTc(CO)₃)] 3 in a heterogeneous reaction. This is the first evidence for the formation of no carrier added ^99mTc radiopharmaceuticals containing cyclopentadienyl ligands via solid phase syntheses. Macroscopically, the manganese analogue 5a and the rhenium complexes 5b-c have been prepared and characterized by IR, NMR, ESI-MS and X-ray crystallography for 5a (monoclinic, P2₁/c, a = 9.8696(2) Å, b = 25.8533(4) Å, c = 11.8414(2) Å, β = 98.7322(17)°) in order to unambiguously assign the authenticity of the corresponding ^99mTc complexes.     

Novel p-tolylimido rhenium(V) complexes of imidazole-derived ligand - Synthesis, X-ray studies, spectroscopic characterization and DFT calculations

Three novel imido rhenium complexes of biologically relevant ligand 2-hydroxymethylbenzimidazole: [Re(p-NC₆H₄CH₃)Cl₂(hmbzim)(PPh₃)]·CHCl₃ (1), [Re(p-NC₆H₄CH₃)Br₂(hmbzim)(PPh₃)] (2) and [Re(p-NC₆H₄CH₃)(hmbzim)₂(PPh₃)]ReO₄·MeOH (3) have been synthesized and characterized spectroscopically and structurally (by single-crystal X-ray diffraction). The electronic spectra of 1 and 3 were investigated at the TDDFT level employing B3LYP functional in combination with LANL2DZ. Additional information about binding in the complexes 1 and 3 was obtained by NBO analysis, which confirms a linear coordination mode of the p-NC₆H₄CH₃ ligand and triple bond between the rhenium and imido ligand.     

Platinum-catalyzed double silylations of alkynes with bis(dichlorosilyl)methanes

Bis(dichlorosilyl)methanes 1 undergo the two kind reactions of a double hydrosilylation and a dehydrogenative double silylation with alkynes 2 such as acetylene and activated phenyl-substituted acetylenes in the presence of Speier’s catalyst to give 1,1,3,3-tetrachloro-1,3-disilacyclopentanes 3 and 1,1,3,3-tetrachloro-1,3-disilacyclopent-4-enes 4 as cyclic products, respectively, depending upon the molecular structures of both bis(dichlorosilyl)methanes (1) and alkynes (2). Simple bis(dichlorosilyl)methane (1a) reacted with alkynes [R¹-CC-R²: R¹ = H, R² = H (2a), Ph (2b); R¹ = R² = Ph (2c)] at 80 °C to afford 1,1,3,3-tetrachloro-1,3-disilacyclopentanes 3 as the double hydrosilylation products in fair to good yields (33-84%). Among these reactions, the reaction with 2c gave a trans-4,5-diphenyl-1,1,3,3-tetrachloro-1,3-disilacyclopentane 3ac in the highest yield (84%). When a variety of bis(dichlorosilyl)(silyl)methanes [(Me_nCl_3 − nSi)CH(SiHCl₂)₂: n = 0 (1b), 1 (1c), 2 (1d), 3 (1e)] were applied in the reaction with alkyne (2c) under the same reaction conditions. The double hydrosilylation products, 2-silyl-1,1,3,3-tetrachloro-1,3-disilacyclopentanes (3), were obtained in fair to excellent yields (38-98%). The yields of compound 3 deceased as follows: n = 1 > 2 > 3 > 0. The reaction of alkynes (2a-c) with 1c under the same conditions gave one of two type products of 1,1,3,3-tetrachloro-1,3-disilacyclopentanes 3 and 1,1,3,3-tetrachloro-1,3-disilacyclopent-4-enes (4): simple alkyne 2a and terminal 2b gave the latter products 4ca and 4cb in 91% and 57% yields, respectively, while internal alkyne 2c afforded the former cyclic products 3cc with trans form between two phenyl groups at the 3- and 4-carbon atoms in 98% yield, respectively. Among platinum compounds such as Speier’s catalyst, PtCl₂(PEt₃)₂, Pt(PPh₃)₂(C₂H₄), Pt(PPh₃)₄, Pt[ViMeSiO]₄, and Pt/C, Speier’s catalyst was the best catalyst for such silylation reactions.     

Novel rhenium(III) complexes with the picolinate ligand: Synthesis,spectroscopic investigations,X-ray structures and DFT calculations for [ReX2(pic)(PPh3)2] complexes

The paper presents a combined experimental and computational study of novel rhenium(III) complexes with the picolinate ligand – [ReCl₂(pic)(PPh₃)₂] (1) and [ReBr₂(pic)(PPh₃)₂] (2). Both complexes 1 and 2 have been characterised spectroscopically and structurally (by single-crystal X-ray diffraction). Complex 1 has been additionally studied by magnetic measurement. The magnetic behavior is characteristic of a mononuclear d⁴ low-spin octahedral Re(III) complex (³T_1g ground state) and arises because of the large spin–orbit coupling (ζ = 2500 cm⁻¹), which gives a diamagnetic ground state. DFT and time-dependent (TD)DFT calculations have been carried out for complex 1, and UV–vis spectra of the [ReX₂(pic)(PPh₃)₂] compounds have been discussed on this basis.     

Nucleophilic substitution reactions at the Si-Cl bonds of the dichloro(methyl)silyl ligand in five- and six-coordinate complexes of ruthenium(II) and osmium(II)

Treatment of either RuHCl(CO)(PPh₃)₃ or MPhCl(CO)(PPh₃)₂ with HSiMeCl₂ produces the five-coordinate dichloro(methyl)silyl complexes, M(SiMeCl₂)Cl(CO)(PPh₃)₂ (1a, M = Ru; 1b, M = Os). 1a and 1b react readily with hydroxide ions and with ethanol to give M(SiMe[OH]₂)Cl(CO)(PPh₃)₂ (2a, M = Ru; 2b, M = Os) and M(SiMe[OEt]₂)Cl(CO)(PPh₃)₂ (3a, M = Ru; 3b, M = Os), respectively. 3b adds CO to form the six-coordinate complex, Os(SiMe[OEt]₂)Cl(CO)₂(PPh₃)₂ (4b) and crystal structure determinations of 3b and 4b reveal very different Os-Si distances in the five-coordinate complex (2.3196(11) Å) and in the six-coordinate complex (2.4901(8) Å). Reaction between 1a and 1b and 8-aminoquinoline results in displacement of a triphenylphosphine ligand and formation of the six-coordinate chelate complexes M(SiMeCl₂)Cl(CO)(PPh₃)(κ²(N,N)-NC₉H₆NH₂-8) (5a, M = Ru; 5b, M = Os), respectively. Crystal structure determination of 5a reveals that the amino function of the chelating 8-aminoquinoline ligand is located adjacent to the reactive Si-Cl bonds of the dichloro(methyl)silyl ligand but no reaction between these functions is observed. However, 5a and 5b react readily with ethanol to give ultimately M(SiMe[OEt]₂)Cl(CO)(PPh₃)(κ²(N,N-NC₉H₆NH₂-8) (6a, M = Ru; 6b, M = Os). In the case of ruthenium only, the intermediate ethanolysis product Ru(SiMeCl[OEt])Cl(CO)(PPh₃)(κ²(N,N-NC₉H₆NH₂-8) (6c) was also isolated. The crystal structure of 6c was determined. Reaction between 1b and excess 2-aminopyridine results in condensation between the Si-Cl bonds and the N-H bonds with formation of a novel tridentate “NSiN” ligand in the complex Os(κ³(Si,N,N)-SiMe[NH(2-C₅H₄N)]₂)Cl(CO)(PPh₃) (7b). Crystal structure determination of 7b shows that the “NSiN” ligand coordinates to osmium with a “facial” arrangement and with chloride trans to the silyl ligand.     

Reactions of Mo(II)-tetraphosphine complex [MoCl2{meso-o-C6H4(PPhCH2CH2PPh2)2}] with a series of small molecules

Reactions of Mo(II)-tetraphosphine complex [MoCl₂(κ⁴-P4)] (2; P4 = meso-o-C₆H₄(PPhCH₂CH₂PPh₂)₂) with a series of small molecules have been investigated. Thus, treatment of 2 with alkynes RCCR′ (R = Ph, R′ = H; R = p-tolyl, R′ = H; R = Me, R′ = Ph) in benzene or toluene gave neutral mono(alkyne) complexes [MoCl₂(RCCR′)(κ³-P4)] containing tridentate P4 ligand, which were converted to cationic complexes [MoCl(RCCR′)(κ⁴-P4)]Cl having tetradentate P4 ligand upon dissolution into CDCl₃ or CD₂Cl₂. The latter complexes were available directly from the reactions of 2 with the alkynes in CH₂Cl₂. On the other hand, treatment of 2 with 1 equiv. of XyNC (Xy = 2,6-Me₂C₆H₃) afforded a seven-coordinate mono(isocyanide) complex [MoCl₂(XyNC)(κ⁴-P4)] (7), which reacted further with XyNC to give a cationic bis(isocyanide) complex [MoCl(XyNC)₂(κ⁴-P4)]Cl (8). From the reaction of 2 with CO, a mono(carbonyl) complex [MoCl₂(CO)(κ⁴-P4)] (9) was obtained as a sole isolable product. Reaction of 9 with XyNC afforded [MoCl(CO)(XyNC)(κ⁴-P4)]Cl (10a) having a pentagonal-bipyramidal geometry with axial CO and XyNC ligands, whereas that of 7 with CO resulted in the formation of a mixture of 10a and its isomer 10b containing axial CO and Cl ligands. Structures of 7 and 9 as well as [MoCl(XyNC)₂(κ⁴-P4)][PF₆](8′) and [MoCl(CO)(XyNC)(κ⁴-P4)][PF₆] (10a′) derived by the anion metathesis from 8 and 10a, respectively, were determined in detail by the X-ray crystallography.     

Synthesis, characterization, protonation studies and X-ray crystal structure of ReH5(PPh3)2(PTA) (PTA = 1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphaadamantane)

The novel rhenium pentahydride complex [ReH₅(PPh₃)₂(PTA)] (2) was synthesized by dihydrogen replacement from the reaction of [ReH₇(PPh₃)₂] with PTA in refluxing THF. Variable temperature NMR studies indicate that 2 is a classic polyhydride (T_1(min) = 133 ms). This result agrees with the structure of 2, determined by X-ray crystallography at low temperature. The compound shows high conformational rigidity which allows for the investigation of the various hydride-exchanging processes by NMR methods. Reactions of 2 with equimolecular amounts of either HFIP or HBF₄ · Et₂O at 183 K afford [ReH₅(PPh₃)₂{PTA(H)}]⁺ (3) via protonation of one of the nitrogen atoms on the PTA ligand. When 5 equivalents of HBF₄ · Et₂O are used, additional protonation of one hydride ligand takes place to generate the thermally unstable dication [ReH₄(η²-H₂)(PPh₃)₂{PTA(H)}]²⁺ (4), as confirmed by ¹H NMR and T₁ analysis. IR monitoring of the reaction between 2 and CF₃COOD at low temperature shows the formation of the hydrogen bonded complex [ReH₅(PPh₃)₂{PTA?DOC(O)CF₃}] (5) and of the ionic pair [ReH₅(PPh₃)₂{PTA(D)?OC(O)CF₃}] (6) preceding the proton transfer step leading to 3.     

Infinite chains constructed from flexible bis(benzimidazole)-based ligands

Two neutral ligands, L¹ · 2H₂O and L² · H₂O, and seven complexes, [Cu(pmb)₂(L¹)] (1), [Cu(pmb)₂(L²)] (2), [Cu(Ac)₂(L²)] · 4H₂O (3), [Cu(4-aba)₂(L²)] (4), [Ag(4-ts)(L¹)(H₂O)] (5), [Ag₂(epes)₂(L¹)] · 2H₂O (6), [Ag(1,5-nds)_0.5(L²)] · 0.5C₂H₅OH · H₂O (7) [where L¹ = 1,1′-(1,4-butanediyl)bis(2-methylbenzimidazole); L² = 1,1′-(1,4-butanediyl)bis(2-ethylbenzimidazole), pmb = p-methoxybenzoate anion; Ac = acetate anion; 4-aba = 4-aminobenzoate anion; 4-ts = p-toluenesulfonate anion; epes = N-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazine-N′-(2-ethanesulfonate) anion; 1,5-nds = 1,5-naphthalenedisulfonate anion], have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The L¹ and L² ligands in compounds 1–7 act as bridging ligands, linking metal ions into chain structures. The chains in compounds 3, 4 and 6 interlace with each other by hydrogen bonds to generate 3D supramolecular structures. In compound 5, π–π interactions between adjacent L¹ ligands hold the chains to a supramolecular layer. In compound 7, the sulfonate anions act as counterions in the framework. The thermal stabilities of 3, 6 and 7, and the luminescent properties for 5–7 in the solid states are also discussed.     

Rhenium(I), (III) and (V) complexes of tridentate ONX (X = O,N, S)-donor Schiff bases

The reactions of the potentially tridentate Schiff bases 2-[(2-hydroxyphenyl)iminomethyl]phenol (H₂ono) and 2-(2-aminobenzylideneimino)phenol (H₃onn) with trans-[ReOBr₃(PPh₃)₂] were studied, and the complexes [Re^IIIBr(PPh₃)₂(ono)] (1) and [Re^VBr(PPh₃)₂(onn)]Br (2) were isolated. In 1ono acts as a dianionic tridentate ligand, and in 2onn is coordinated as a tridentate trianionic imido-imino-phenolate. The complex [Re^I(CO)₃(ons)(Hno)] was isolated from the reaction of [Re(CO)₅Br] with 2-[(2-methylthio)benzylideneimino]phenol (Hons; Hno = 2-aminophenol), with ons coordinated as a bidentate chelate with a free SCH₃ group. These complexes were characterized by X-ray crystallography, NMR and IR spectroscopy.     

Novel hydridotris(pyrazolyl)borate ruthenium(II) complexes containing the water-soluble phosphane 1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphaadamantane: Synthesis and evaluation of DNA binding properties

A series of half-sandwich ruthenium(II) complexes containing κ³(N,N,N)-hydridotris(pyrazolyl)borate (κ³(N,N,N)-Tp) and the water-soluble phosphane 1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphaadamantane (PTA) [RuX{κ³(N,N,N)-Tp}(PPh₃)_2−n(PTA)_n] (n = 2, X = Cl (1), n = 1, X = Cl (2), I (3), NCS (4), H (5)) and [Ru{κ³(N,N,N)-Tp}(PPh₃)(PTA)L][PF₆] (L = NCMe (6), PTA (7)) have been synthesized. Complexes containing 1-methyl-3,5-diaza-1-azonia-7-phosphaadamantane(m-PTA) triflate [RuCl{κ³(N,N,N)-Tp}(m-PTA)₂][CF₃SO₃]₂ (8) and [RuX{κ³(N,N,N)-Tp}(PPh₃)(m-PTA)][CF₃SO₃] (X = Cl (9), H (10)) have been obtained by treatment, respectively, of complexes 1, 2 and 5 with methyl triflate. Single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis for complexes 1, 2 and 4 have been carried out. DNA binding properties by using a mobility shift assay and antimicrobial activity of selected complexes have been evaluated.     

Designed synthesis of metal-organic frameworks containing gold(I) cations supported in phosphazene-phosphine polymeric matrices

The reaction of the polyphosphazenes {[NP(O₂C₁₂H₈)]_1−x[NP(OC₆H₄PPh₂)₂]_x}_n, x = 0.15 (1a), 0.25 (1b), 0.35 (1c), with [Au(THT)Cl] (THT = tetrahydrothiophene) in dichloromethane gave the polymers {[NP(O₂C₁₂H₈)]_1−x[NP(OC₆H₄PPh₂AuCl)₂]_x}_n, x = 0.15, (2a), 0.25 (2b), 0.35 (2c), respectively. The reaction of (1a) with [Au(PPh₃)₂]PF₆ in refluxing THF led to the replacement of the PPh₃ ligands giving a metal-organic framework of idealized formula {[NP(O₂C₁₂H₈)]_1−x[NP(OC₆H₄PPh₂)₂(AuPF₆)_0.5]_x}_n, x = 0.15, (3a), 0.25 (3b) containing cationic [-Ph₂P-Au⁺-PPh₂-] cross-linking sites. The insoluble polymeric matrix (3a), having pendant PPh₂ groups, was reacted with [Au(THT)Cl] to give the new polymeric framework of composition {[NP(O₂C₁₂H₈)]_0.85[NP(OC₆H₄PPh₂)₂(AuPF₆)_0.5(AuCl)_0.5]_0.15}_n (4).     

Germylene and stannylene (Me2NCH2CH2O)2E as strong σ-donor ligands for transition metal complexes [ML(CO)n] (E = Ge, Sn; M = Cr, Mo, W, n = 4 or 5; M = Fe, n = 4). Synthesis, spectroscopic and theoretical study

A series of germylene and stannylene (Me₂NCH₂CH₂O)₂E (E = Ge, 1; E = Sn, 2) complexes of group 6 metals and iron carbonyls L·M(CO)_n (M = Cr, Mo, W, n = 5 (3-8), n = 4 (9, 10); M = Fe, n = 4 (11, 12)) were prepared. These complexes were characterized by ¹H, ¹³C NMR, FTIR and elemental analysis. Ligand properties of 1 and 2 were compared to PPh₃ and dmiy (N,N′-dimethylimidazolin-2-ylidene) using theoretical calculations (PBE/TZ2P) and FTIR. Ligand dissociation energies increase in the order Ph₃P < 2∼1 < dmiy, while donor strength rise in the order PPh₃ < dmiy < 2 < 1.     

Cyclopalladated complexes with N-(benzoyl)-N-(2,4-dimethoxybenzylidene)hydrazine: syntheses, characterization and structural studies

Cyclopalladated complexes with the Schiff base N-(benzoyl)-N^′-(2,4-dimethoxybenzylidene)hydrazine (H₂L, 1) have been described. The reaction of 1 with Li₂[PdCl₄] in methanol yields the complex [Pd(HL)Cl] (2). [Pd(HL)(CH₃CN)Cl] (3) has been prepared by dissolving 2 in acetonitrile. In methanol-acetonitrile mixture, treatment of 2 with two mole equivalents of PPh₃ produces [PdL(PPh₃)] (4) and that with one mole equivalent of PPh₃ produces [Pd(HL)(PPh₃)Cl] (5). Crystallization of 2 from dmso-d₆ results into isolation of [Pd(HL)((CD₃)₂SO)Cl] (6). In 2, the monoanionic ligand (HL⁻) is C,N,O-donor and the Cl-atom is trans to the azomethine N-atom. In 3, 5 and 6, HL⁻ is C,N-donor and the Cl-atom is trans to the metallated C-atom. The remaining fourth coordination site is occupied by the N-atom of CH₃CN, the P-atom of PPh₃ and the S-atom of (CD₃)₂SO in 3, 5 and 6, respectively. Thus on dissolution in acetonitrile and dmso and in reaction with stoichiometric PPh₃ the incoming ligand imposes a rearrangement of the coordinating atoms on the palladium centre. On the other hand, in presence of excess PPh₃ deprotonation of the amide functionality in 2 occurs and the Cl-atom is replaced by the P-atom of PPh₃ to form 4. Here the dianionic ligand (L²⁻) remains C,N,O-donor as in 2. The compounds have been characterized with the help of elemental analysis (C, H, N), infrared, ¹H NMR and electronic absorption spectroscopy. Molecular structures of 3, 4, and 6 have been determined by X-ray crystallography.     

Alkynylphosphanes as supports for mixed-metal Co4M (M = Ru, Os) fluoride complexes: Syntheses, structures and thermolysis studies

Treatment of the tetrameric group eight fluoride complexes [MF(μ-F)(CO)₃]₄ [M = Ru (1a), Os (1b)] with the alkynylphosphane, Ph₂PCCPh, results in fluoride-bridge cleavage and the formation of the air-sensitive monomeric octahedral complexes [MF₂(CO)₂(PPh₂CCPh)₂] [M = Ru (2a), Os (2b)] in high yield. The molecular structure of 2b reveals a cis, cis, trans configuration for each pair of ligands, respectively. The free alkyne moieties in 2 can be readily complexed to hexacarbonyldicobalt fragments by treatment with dicobalt octacarbonyl to afford [MF₂(CO)₂(μ-η¹:η²-PPh₂CCPh)₂{Co₂(CO)₆}₂] [M = Ru (3a), Os (3b)]. Evidence for an intramolecular non-bonded contact between a bound fluoride and a cobalt carbonyl carbon atom is seen in the molecular structure of 3a. Thermolysis of 3a at 50 °C results in fluoride dissociation to give [RuF(CO)₂(μ-η¹:η²-PPh₂CCPh)₂{Co₂(CO)₆}₂]⁺ (4), while no reaction occurred with the osmium analogue. Prolonged thermolysis at 120 °C in a sealed vessel of both 3a and 3b gave only insoluble decomposition products.     

Carbonylation of four-membered ruthenium and osmium metallacycles incorporating an orthometallated phenolic function: New acylruthenium and arylosmium complexes

The solution reaction of Ru(QL¹)(PPh₃)₂(CO)Cl (3) and Os(QL¹)(PPh₃)₂(CO)Br (4) with carbon monoxide at one atmosphere pressure has respectively afforded the orange acylruthenium system Ru(QL²)(PPh₃)₂(CO)Cl (5) and the yellow arylosmium dicarbonyl system Os(QL³)(PPh₃)₂(CO)₂Br (6) in excellent yields. (QL¹ is C₆H₂O-2-CHNHC₆H₄Q(p)-3-Me-5, QL² is C₆H₂(CO-1)O-2-CHNHC₆H₄Q(p)-3-Me-5 and QL³ is C₆H₂OH-2-CHNC₆H₄Q(p)-3-Me-5 and Q is Me, OMe and Cl.) It is proposed that in the case of 3 a dicarbonyl complex similar to 6 is formed as an intermediate which rapidly undergoes aryl migration with concomitant phenolato coordination furnishing 5. The stability of 6 is consistent with the greatly diminished ability of osmium in promotion of migratory reactions. In the reaction 4 → 6 the Os-O(phenolato) bond is cleaved and the Schiff base moiety undergoes iminium-phenolato → imine-phenol tautomerization. The observed cis geometry of 6 may arise by a concerted route involving edge displacement of the halide ligand. The crystal and molecular structure of 5(Q = Cl) has revealed the presence of a distorted octahedral RuC₂P₂OCl coordination sphere and a highly planar acyl chelate ring characterized by a Ru-C distance of 2.013(4) Å. In the hydrogen bonded zwitterionic iminium-phenolato ring the N ? O distance is 2.561(6) Å. The acyl complexes of type 5 display an MLCT band near 500 nm which is absent in 6. The Schiff base CN stretch in 5 (∼1630 cm⁻¹) is significantly higher than that in 6 (∼1600 cm⁻¹) which displays two strong CO stretches near 2020 and 1940 cm⁻¹ (cis-Os(CO)₂ configuration). A single ³¹P NMR signal occurs in both 5 and 6 near 37 and −6 ppm, respectively (trans-M(PPh₃)₂ configuration). The voltammetric reduction potentials of the M^III/M^II couple is observed near 1.0 and 0.8 V vs. SCE in 5 and 6, respectively. Both are significantly higher than those in parent complexes (3 and 4) due to stabilization of the bivalent state upon carbonylation.     

Synthesis, characterization, reactivity and computational studies of new rhenium(I) complexes with thiosemicarbazone ligands derived from 4-(methylthio)benzaldehyde

N-thioamide thiosemicarbazone derived from 4-(methylthio)benzaldehyde (R = H, HL¹; R = Me, HL² and R = Ph, HL³) have been prepared and their reaction with fac-[ReX(CO)₃(CH₃CN)₂] (X = Br, Cl) in methanol gave the adducts [ReX(CO)₃(HLⁿ)] (1a X = Cl, n = 1; 1a′ X = Br, n = 1; 1b X = Cl, n = 2; 1b′ X = Br, n = 2; 1c X = Cl, n = 3; 1c′ X = Br, n = 3) in good yield.All the compounds have been characterized by elemental analysis, mass spectrometry (ESI), IR and ¹H NMR spectroscopic methods. Moreover, the structures of HL², HL³, HL³·(CH₃)₂SO and 1b′·H₂O were also elucidated by X-ray diffraction. In 1b′, the rhenium atom is coordinated by the sulphur and the azomethine nitrogen atoms (κS,N³) forming a five-membered chelate ring, as well as three carbonyl and bromide ligands. The resulting coordination polyhedron can be described as a distorted octahedron.The structure of the dimers is based on rhenium(I) thiosemicarbazonates [Re₂(L¹)₂(CO)₆] (2a), [Re₂(L²)₂(CO)₆] (2b) and [Re₂(L³)₂(CO)₆] (2c) as determined by X-ray studies. Methods of synthesis were optimized to obtain amounts of these thiosemicarbazonate complexes. In these compounds the dimer structures are achieved by Re-S-Re bridges, where S is the thiolate sulphur from a κS,N³-bidentate thiosemicarbazonate ligand.Some single crystals isolated in the synthesis of 2b contain [Re(L⁴)(L²)(CO)₃] (3b) where L⁴ (=2-methylamine-5-(para-methylsulfanephenyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazole) is originated in a cyclization process of the thiosemicarbazone. Furthermore, the rhenium atom is coordinate by the sulphur and the thioamidic nitrogen of the thiosemicarbazonate (κS,N²) affording a four-membered chelate ring.     

Branched and dendritic metallo-carbosiloxanes with OCH2PPh2MLn end-grafted units

A straightforward method for the preparation of metallo carbosiloxanes of type Si(OCH₂CH₂CH₂SiMe₂[OCH₂PPh₂M(CO)_n])₄ (n = 3, M = Ni, 7a; n = 4, M = Fe, 7b; n = 5: M = Mo, 7c; M = W, 7d), Si(OCH₂CH₂CH₂SiMe[OCH₂PPh₂Ni(CO)₃]₂)₄ (8) and Me₂Si(OCH₂CH₂CH₂SiMe[OCH₂PPh₂Ni(CO)₃]₂)₂ (11) is described. The reaction of Si(OCH₂CH₂CH₂SiMeXCl)₄ (1: X = Me, 2: X = Cl) or Me₂Si(OCH₂CH₂CH₂SiMeCl₂)₂ (9) with HOCH₂PPh₂ (3) produces Si(OCH₂CH₂CH₂SiMe₂(OCH₂PPh₂))₄ (4), Si(OCH₂CH₂CH₂SiMe(OCH₂PPh₂)₂)₄ (5) or Me₂Si(OCH₂CH₂CH₂SiMe(OCH₂PPh₂)₂)₂ (10) in presence of DABCO. Treatment of the latter molecules with Ni(CO)₄ (6a), Fe₂(CO)₉ (6b), M(CO)₅(Thf) (6c: M = Mo; 6d: M = W), respectively, gives the title compounds 7a-7d, 8 and 11 in which the PPh₂ groups are datively bound to a 16-valence-electron metal carbonyl fragment.The formation of analytical pure and uniform branched and dendritic metallo carbosiloxanes is based on elemental analysis, and IR, ¹H, ¹³C{¹H}, ²⁹Si{¹H} and ³¹P{¹H} NMR spectroscopic studies. In addition, ESI-TOF mass spectrometric studies were carried out.     

Syntheses and characterization of cyano-bridged homo and hetero bimetallic complexes containing η and η-cyclic hydrocarbons

The reactions of [(ind)Ru(PPh₃)₂CN] (ind = η⁵-C₉H₇) (1) and [CpRu(PPh₃)₂CN] (Cp = η⁵-C₅H₅) (2) with [(η⁶-p-cymene)Ru(bipy)Cl]Cl (bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine) (3) in the presence of AgNO₃/NH₄BF₄ in methanol, respectively, yielded dicationic cyano-bridged complexes of the type [(ind)(PPh₃)₂Ru(μ-CN)Ru(bipy)(η⁶-p-cymene)](BF₄)₂ (4) and [Cp(PPh₃)₂Ru(μ-CN)Ru(bipy)(η⁶-p-cymene)](BF₄)₂ (5). The reaction of [CpRu(PPh₃)₂CN] (2), [CpOs(PPh₃)₂CN] (6) and [CpRu(dppe)CN] (7) with the corresponding halide complexes and [(η⁶-p-cymene)RuCl₂]₂ formed the monocationic cyano-bridge complexes [Cp(PPh₃)₂Ru(μ-CN)Os(PPh₃)₂Cp](BF₄) (8), [Cp(PPh₃)₂Os(μ- CN)Ru(PPh₃)₂Cp](BF₄) (9) and [Cp(dppe)Ru(μ-CN)Os(PPh₃)₂Cp](BF₄) (10) along with the neutral complexes [Cp(PPh₃)₂Ru(μ-CN)Ru (η⁶-p-cymene)Cl₂] (11), [Cp(PPh₃)₂Os(μ-CN)Ru(η⁶-p-cymene)Cl₂] (12), and [Cp(dppe) Ru(μ-CN)Ru(η⁶-p-cymene)Cl₂] (13). These complexes were characterized by FT IR, ¹H NMR, ³¹P{¹H} NMR spectroscopy and the molecular structures of complexes 4, 8 and 11 were solved by X-ray diffraction studies.