A Novel 3D Coordination Polymer Based on Bridging Interactions of the Pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic Acid

A novel three-dimensional (3D) coordination polymer [Cd(pdc)Cl]_n (1) has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions, containing pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid (H₂pdc) as a bridging ligand. X-ray analysis shows an infinite 3D structure in which the cadmium(II) centers are bridged by multidentate H₂pdc ligand. The novel complex was characterized by IR spectrum, elemental analysis, fluorescent properties, thermogravimetric analysis, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD).

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Reactivity of polyiodide toward 1, 3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane (bpp): synthesis and structure of an organic-inorganic hybrid compound [(CuI2)2(N,N′-dimethyl-bpp)] n

The solution-phase reaction of a metal iodide with 1, 3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane (bpp) yields a new organic-inorganic hybrid framework, [(CuI2)2(N,N-dimethyl-bpp)] _n (1), which is made up of organic cations [dimethyl-bpp]²⁺ and an infinite [Cu₂I₄] _n ²⁻ anion chain; The cluster 1 obtained via the reaction between polyiodide complexes and organic N-donor ligand suggests that this simple synthetic approach is likely to be applicable to the construction of polymeric clusters.Supplementary material CCDC-253123 contains the crystallographic data for this paper. These data can be obtained free of charge at www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/conts/retrieving.html [or from the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre, 12 Union Road, Cambridge CB2 1EZ, UK; Fax: +44-1223-336-033; E-mail: deposit@ccdc.cam.ac.uk].     

Hydrogen bonding patterns in bis(pyrimethamine hydrogen sulfate) monohydrate

The crystal structure of the compound bis [2,4-diamino-5-(p-chlorophenyl)-6-ethyl pyrimidinium hydrogen sulfate] monohydrate was studied by X-ray diffraction methods. The compound crystallises in orthorhombic system, space group P2₁2₁2₁, a=18.531(2) ?, b=16.190(2) ?, c=10.777(2) ?, V=3233.3(8), Z=4. The asymmetric unit shows the presence of two crystallographically independent pyrimethamine molecules, two hydrogen sulfate anions, and a water molecule. The hydrogen sulfate anions form a cyclic hydrogen bonded motif R₂ ²(8) with the 2-amino pyrimidine of the respective protonated pyrimethamine cations, through N–H···O hydrogen bonds. Thus the sulfate anions mimic the role of carboxylate anions observed in many aminopyrimidine-carboxylate interactions. This motif self assembles through DDAA array of quadruple hydrogen bonds, N–H···Cl, O–H···O and C–H···O hydrogen bonds.Supplementary material CCDC-293607 contains the supplementary crystallographic data for this paper. These data can be obtained free of charge at www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/conts/retrieving.html [or from the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC), 12 Union Road, Cambridge CB2 IEZ, UK; fax: C44 (0) 1223-336033; e-mail: deposit@ccdc.cam.ac.uk].     

A ladder type structure: Rubidium diphenylacetate diphenylacetic acid

A new rubidium complex, rubidium diphenylacetate diphenylacetic acid has been synthesised and characterised by single-crystal X-ray diffraction: triclinic, P with a=7.437(3) ?, b=12.377(4) ?, c=14.384(3) ?, α=107.08(2)°, β=103.67(2)°, γ=96.95(3)°, Mr=508.93, V=1203.6(6) ?³, Z=2. The diphenylacetic molecules bridge the metallic ions forming an infinite ladder structure. Two strong hydrogen bonds link the organic moieties. Supplementary materials Crystallographic data for structural analysis have been deposited with the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Center, CCDC No. 602647. Copies of this information may be obtained free of charge on application to CCDC, 12 Union Road, Cambridge CB2 1EZ, UK (fax: +44 1223 336 033; e-mail: deposit@ccdc.cam.ac.uk or http://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk).     

Synthesis, structure and characterization of a new inorganic-organic hybrid complex (C3H5N2)2[Cd(C3H4N2)2Nb2O3F8]·2H2O

(C₃H₅N₂)₂[Cd(C₃H₄N₂)₂Nb₂O₃F₈]·2H₂O (C₃H₄N₂=imidazole) (1) was prepared from the hydrothermal reaction of Nb₂O₅, 3CdSO₄·8H₂O, C₃H₄N₂, HF and H₂O at 403 K, and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction and IR spectra. 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group Pba2, with a=11.0192(9), b=16.8012(14), c=6.8717(6) ?, and Z=2. The crystal is made up of [Cd(C₃H₄N₂)₂Nb₂O₃F₈]²⁻ anions, [C₃H₅N₂]⁺ complex cations and H₂O molecules of crystallization. And the backbone of the compound is a one dimension coordination polymeric chain containing the anions. The complex cations and anions are linked through hydrogen bonding interactions. Co-crystallized water molecules fill in the pores and hydrogen bond to the host. Bond valence sums show that O1, O3 and F3 have much more negative charge, which are in agreement with the crystal structure that they act as bridging atoms.Supplementary material CCDC-606794 contains the supplementary crystallographic data for this paper. These data can be obtained free of charge at http://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/ const/retrieving.html or from the Cambridge Data Centre (CCDC), 12 Union Road, Cambridge CB2 1EZ, UK; fax: +44(0)1223-336033 or e-mail: deposit@ccdc.cam.ac.uk.     

The synthesis and crystal structure of a new coordination polymeric adduct containing mercury iodide

A new organic-inorganic hybrid adduct, [HgI₂(dps)] _n (dps=4,4′-dipyridylsulfide), has been synthesized by the reaction of HgI₂ with dps in THF at room temperature. The structure characterization was performed by means of IR, elemental analyses and single crystal X-ray analysis. It crystallizes in space group P2(1)/c with a=5.5522(1) ?, b=12.127(2) ?, c=21.508(4) ?, β=91.84(3)°. The structure consists of distorted tetrahedral Hg(II) centers bridged by dps ligands to form one-dimensional linear chains with C–H···I interaction. Comparison of transition metal assemblies with dps showed that the dimensionality and structure of self-assembled supramolecule depend on the coordination preferences of metal ions, the geometry, bulk, and rigidity of ligands, the number and size of anions, and the supramolecular weak interactions.Supplementary material Crystallographic data for the structure reported in this article has been deposited in the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Center, CCDC No. 285579 for compound 1. The information may be obtained free of charge from the Director, CCDC, 12 Union Road, Cambridge, CB2 1EZ, UK (fax: +44-1223-336033; e-mail: deposit@ccdc.cam.ac.uk or http://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk).     

Synthesis and structure determination of 7a-Aza-B-homostigmast-5-eno [7a, 7-d] tetrazole-3β-yl chloride (C29H47N4Cl)

7a-Aza-B-homostigmast-5-eno [7a, 7-d] tetrazole-3β-yl chloride (C₂₉H₄₇N₄Cl) was synthesized for its crystallographic analysis and to investigate the role of intra- and intermolecular interactions in steroids. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2 with unit cell parameters: a = 38.481(2), b = 6.661(3), c = 11.111 (6) ?, β = 94.49 (4)^o; λ( MoKα) = 0.71069 ?, V = 2839(2) ?³, and Z = 4. The structure has been solved by direct methods using X-ray diffraction techniques. The final reliability index for the computed structure is 0.0597 for 1252 observed reflections. Except the five-membered ring, all other rings of the steroid nucleus exist in non-planar conformations. The structure is stabilized by C–H···N intermolecular interaction.Supplementary material CCDC-267926 contains the supplementary crystallographic data for this paper. These data can be obtained free of charge at www.ccdc.cam.an.uk/uk/conts/retrieving.html or from the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC), 12 Union Road, Cambridge CB2 1EZ, United Kingdom; Fax: $+$44(0) 1223-336033; e-mail: deposit@ccdc.cam.ac.uk.     

A novel stable CuI complex based on an unconjugated bisanthryl-tethered diimine ligand with tri-coordinate mode

The first air-stable mononuclear Cu^I complex (1) based on an unconjugated bisanthryl-tethered diimine ligand has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, ESI-MS, UV-vis, FT-IR spectra and TGA analysis. X-ray diffraction analysis at room temperature reveals that complex 1 crystallizes in a monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c with a=15.611(3) ?, b=24.412 (5) ?, c=15.430 (6) ?, β=114.49 (3)°, V=5351.3 (19) ?³, ρ _calc=1.359 g cm⁻³, μ=0.472 mm⁻¹ and Z=4. The crystal structure of 1 features a mononuclear tricoordinated complex with a distorted triagonal planar geometry. The Cu^I center is coordinated to three imine N atoms of two Schiff base ligands, while the remaining one imine N atom keeps uncoordinated. UV-vis absorption and emission spectra indicate that the complexation of metal ion has slight influence on the electronic structure of the ligand. TGA analysis confirms that complex 1 is stable up to 253°C.Supplementary materials Crystallographic data reported in this paper have been deposited with Cambridge Crystallographic Data center (CCDC no.282672). Copies of the data can be obtained free of charge from www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/conts/retrieving.html (or from the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Center, 12, Union Road, Cambridge CB2 1EZ, UK; fax: +44 1223 336033; or deposit@ccdc. cam. ac.uk).     

Br···HN, N···HC, Br···HC, and Br···Br intermolecular interactions as supramolecular synthons: Synthesis and crystal structure of bis(2-amino-5-methylpyridinium) tetrabromomercurate(II)

The bis(2-amino-5-methylpyridinium) tetrabromomercurate(II) (C₆H₉N₂)₂[HgBr₄] salt is triclinic, P1, with the following cell parameters: a=8.060(8) ?, b=9.035(9) ?, c=14.964(10) ?, α=96.032(19)°, β=90.317(15)°, γ=113.32(2)°, V=993.8(15) ?³, with Z=2 formula units. The crystal structure consists of alternating stacks of inorganic HgBr₄ ²⁻ anions and organic layers of 2-amino-5-methylpyridinium cations parallel to c-axis. The cohesion forces that connect molecules in the organic layers are N···HC hydrogen bonding and π–π stacking. The HgBr₄ ²⁻ units in the inorganic stacks are attracted via Br···Br intermolecular interactions.Supplementary material CCDC 270395 contains the supplementary crystallographic data. These data can be obtained free of charge via www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/data_request/cif, or by e-mailing at data_request@ccdc.cam.ac.uk, or by contacting the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre, 12 Union Road, Cambridge CB2 1EZ, UK; fax: + 44(0)1223-336033.     

Reaction of 1,2-bis(2,6-dicarboxypyridin-4-yl)ethyne with Co(II) generates coordination monomers not polymers: Crystal structure of 4-(2,6-dicarboxypyridin-4-yl)ethynylpyridine-2,6-dicarboxylatotriaqua cobalt(II) monohydrate

Reaction and crystallization of 1,2-bis(2,6-dicarboxypyridin-4-yl)ethyne with Co(II) produces crystals containing monomers of 4-(2,6-dicarboxypyridin-4-yl)ethynylpyridine-2,6-dicarboxylatotriaqua cobalt(II) monohydrate complex (1), [Co(C₁₆H₆N₂O₈)(H₂O)₃]·H₂O, instead of a rigid 1-D metal–organic framework consisting of a linear coordination polymer. This complex crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c with a=6.8028(9) ?, b=36.781(5) ?, c=7.5135(9) 2.474(2)° and Z=4. The complex sits on a symmetry axis such that the two halves of the molecule are related by two-fold rotation symmetry. The molecules form layers in which the molecules are joined by intermolecular O–H⋯O interactions involving hydrogen bonds between CO₂H⋯CO₂ ⁻, H₂O⋯CO₂ ⁻, H₂O⋯CO₂H and H₂O⋯H₂O groups.Supplementary material CCDC-289569 contains the supplementary crystallographic data for this paper. These data can be obtained free of charge via www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/data request/cif, by e-mailing data request@ccdc.cam.ac.uk or by contacting The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre, 12 Union Road, Cambridge CB2 IEZ, UK; fax: +44(0)1223-336033.     

Triethyl ammonium salt of O,O′-bis(p-tolyl)dithiophosphate, [Et3NH]+[(4-MeC6H4O)2PS2]−

Triethyl ammonium Salt of O,O′-bis(p-tolyl)dithiophosphate and O,O′-bis(m-tolyl)dithiophosphate have been obtained by reaction of p- and m-cresol, respectively with P₂S₅ in toluene and have been characterized by elemental analysis, IR, ¹H and ³¹P NMR spectroscopy. The molecular structure of O,O′-bis(p-tolyl)dithiophosphate has been determined. Crystal data: [Et₃NH]⁺[(4-MeC₆H₄O)₂PS₂]⁻: Monoclinic, P2₁/c, a=15.2441(9) ?, b=10.415(2) ?, c=3.9726(9) ?, β=91.709(7)°, V=2217.5(1) ?⁻³, Z=4.Supplementary materials Additional material available from the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC no. 600927 for [Et₃NH]⁺[(4-MeC₆H₄O)₂PS₂]⁻ comprises the final atomic coordinates for all atoms, thermal parameters, and a complete listing of bond distances and angles. Copies of this information may be obtained free of charge on application to The Director, 12 Union Road, Cambridge CB2 2EZ, UK (fax: +44-1223-336033; email: deposit@ccdc.cam.ac.uk or www:http://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk).     

Synthesis, characterization and crystal structure of a mononuclear zinc(II) complex derived from 2-methoxy- 6-[(3-cyclohexylaminopropylimino)methyl]phenol

Colourless block-shaped crystals of Dichloro{2-methoxy-6-[(3-cyclohexylaminopropy-limino)methyl]phenolato}zinc(II) methanol, [Zn(C₁₇H₂₆N₂O₂)Cl₂].CH₃OH, have been obtained and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and X-ray single crystal determination. The complex crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with unit cell dimensions a=12.980(3) ?, b=13.139(3) ?, c=13.277(3) ?, β=107.00(3)°, V=2165.4(8) ?³, Z=4, R ₁=0.0631 and wR2=0.1110. X-ray structure determination revealed that the complex consists of a [Zn(C₁₇H₂₆N₂O)Cl₂] moiety and a lattice MeOH molecule. In the crystal structure, molecules are linked through intermolecular N–HO, C–HCl and O–HCl hydrogen bonds, forming chains. It is the first complex derived from the Schiff base ligand 2-methoxy-6-[(3-cyclohexylaminopropylimino)methyl]phenol.Supplementary materialCCDC-606067 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.     

Crystal and molecular structure of the β-anomer of 6,7-dideoxy-1,2;3,4;9,10-tris-O-(1-methylethylidene)- d-erythro-α-d-galacto-undecopyranosid-8-ulose

6,7-dideoxy-1,2;3,4;9,10-tris-O-(1-methylethylidene)-d-erythro-α-d-galacto-undecopy- ranosid-8-ulose, 3, was formed by adding a D-galactose-derived dithiane nucleophile to a protected erythronolactone followed by reductive removal of the dithioacetal group. Its β-anomer crystallizes in the chiral trigonal space group P3₂21 with a=b=12.2649(19) Å, c=24.675(8) Å, and Z=6. The molecule is composed of an erythrofuranose and a galactopyranose moiety, linked by a flexible ethylene bridge. The pyranose part of the molecule is disordered over two positions with equal occupancy. The configuration of the two disordered moieties is the same and they are converted into each other by a slight rotation of 6 degrees around one of the C–C single bonds of the ethylene bridge. The disorder allows for a more effective packing in the solid state.Supplementary material CCDC-602051 contains the supplementary crystallographic data for this paper. These data can be obtained free of charge via www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/data_request/cif, by e-mailing data_request@ccdc.cam.ac.uk or by contacting The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre, 12 Union Road, Cambridge CB2 1EZ, UK; fax: +44(0)1223-336033.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of 3-[2-oxo-2-(4-methyloxyphenylsulfonamidophenyl)ethylidene]-3,4-dihydro-1H-quinoxalin-2-one

3-[2-Oxo-2-(4-methyloxyphenylsulfonamidophenyl)ethylidene]-3,4-dihydro-1H-quinox-alin-2-one (4) was synthesized and characterized by ¹H NMR,¹³C NMR, IR, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction techniques. The crystallographic results show that the composition of the title compound is C₂₃H₁₉N₃O₅S. It belongs to triclinic crystal system and P-1 space group, with a=7.273(6) ?, b=9.092(7) ?, c=15.928(13) ?; α=85.135(11)°, β=78.297(10)°, γ=84.619(11)°, V=1024.4(14) ?³, Z=2, D _c=1.457 mg/m³, μ = 0.201 mm⁻¹, F(000)=468, R=0.0597, wR=0.1438. Supplementary material CCDC-281953 contains the supplementary crystallographic data for this paper. These data can be obtained free of charge at www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/retrieving.html or from the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre, 12 Union Road, Cambridge CB2 1EZ, UK; fax: +44-1223-336033; e-mail: deposit@ccdc.cam.ac.uk.     

Syntheses,characterization and crystal structures of two structurally similar Schiff bases isonicotinic acid [1-(3-methoxy-2-hydroxyphenyl)methylidene]hydrazide and isonicotinic acid [1-(4-dimethylaminophenyl)methylidene]hydrazide monohydrate

The Schiff base compounds, isonicotinic acid [1-(3-methoxy-2-hydroxyphenyl) methylidene]hydrazide (C₁₄H₁₃N₃O₃, 1) and isonicotinic acid [1-(4-dimethylaminophenyl) methylidene]hydrazide monohydrate (C₁₅H₁₆N₄O·H₂O, 2) have been synthesized by the condensation of equimolar 3-methoxysalicylaldehyde or 4-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde with isonicotinic acid hydrazide in MeOH or EtOH. The compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, ¹HNMR spectra, and single crystal X-ray diffractions. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P-1 with unit cell dimensions a = 7.662(1) ?, b = 16.249(2) , c = 10.874(2) ?, β = 110.426(3)°, V = 1268.7(3) ′³, Z = 4, R ₁ = 0.0644, and wR ₂ = 0.1283. Compound 2 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group P2₁2₁2₁ with unit cell dimensions a = 7.388(1) ?, b = 11.812(1) ?, c = 17.197(2) ?, V = 1500.7(2) ′³, Z = 4, R ₁ = 0.0585, and wR ₂ = 0.1143. X-ray structure determinations revealed that the molecules of both compounds display trans configurations with respect to the C=N double bonds. In the crystal structure of 1, molecules are linked through N–H···N intermolecular hydrogen bonds, forming layers parallel to the bc plane, while in the crystal structure of 2, molecules are linked through N–H···O, O–H···O, and O–H···N intermolecular hydrogen bonds, forming a network. Supplementary material CCDC-615072 and 620235 contain 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.     

Theoretical Design Study on the Electronic Structures and Phosphorescent Properties of Four Iridium(III) Complexes

The geometry structures, electronic structures, absorption, and phosphorescent properties of four Ir(III) complexes have been investigated using the density functional method. Calculations of ionization potential (IP) and electron affinity (EA) were used to evaluate the injection abilities of holes and electrons into these complexes. The result also indicates that the –CF₃ substituent group on the ligand not only change the character of transition but affect the rate and balance of charge transfer. The lowest energy absorption wavelengths are located at 428 nm for 1a, 446 nm for 1b, 385 nm for 2a, and 399 nm for 2b, respectively, in good agreement with the energy gap (ΔE_L-H) trend because the HOMO–LUMO transition configurations are predominantly responsible for the S₀→S₁ transition. 2b has the 433 nm blue emission, which might be a potential candidate for blue emitters in phosphorescent dopant emitters in organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). The study could provide constructive information for designing novel OLEDs materials in the future.

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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.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of two isomeric pyrazoles with ferrocenyl groups

Ferrocenoylacetone I reacts with terephthaloyl hydrazide in the presence of a catalytic amount of p-toluenesulfonic acid to afford complex 1 whereas acylation of 3(5)-ferrocenyl-5(3)-methylpyrazole II with terephthaloyl chloride leads to an isomer of complex 1, viz. complex 2. Two new complexes have been characterized by elemental analyses and IR,¹H NMR, UV spectra and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray crystallography. Complex 1 (C₃₆H₃₀Fe₂N₄O₂) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c, with lattice constants: a = 11.593(2) ?, b = 12.9962(17) ?, c = 10.0030(17) ?, β = 113.227(4)°, V = 1462.1(4) ?³, Z = 4, D _c = 1.505 g·cm⁻³, F(000) = 684, R ₁ = 0.0307, wR ₂ = 0.0739. Complex 2 (C₃₆H₃₀Fe₂N₄O₂) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n, with lattice constants: a = 12.2388(18) ?, b = 7.3200(15) ?, c = 17.288(4) ?, β = 90.89(3)°, V = 1466.9(5) ?³, Z = 2, D _c = 1.500 g·cm⁻³, F(000) = 684, R ₁ = 0.0410, wR ₂ = 0.1247. Supplementary material Full crystallographic data (CCDC No. 602174 for complex 1 and CCDC No. 602175 for complex 2) have been deposited at the Cambridge Crystallographic Database Centre and are available on request from the Director, CCDC, 12 Union Road, Cambridge, CB2 1EZ, UK (Fax: +44-1223-336-033; Email:deposit@ccdc.cam.ac.uk or http://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk).     

Synthesis and structure of 4-methyl-1-N-(p-tolyl)imidazole as organic corrosion inhibitor

Heterocyclic organic compounds containing nitrogen, sulfur or oxygen atoms are often used to protect metals from corrosion acting as organic corrosion inhibitors. Their inhibiting role is based on excellent ligand abilities and formation of stabile metal complex. Two requirements are essential for using selected class of organic inhibitors: (a) ligand capacity in the conditions of corrosion such as atmospheric conditions, acid or neutral corrosion, etc., and (b) nontoxicity, i.e., environmentally friendly inhibitors. Imidazole derivatives are capable to fulfil both requirements and they are, from that point of view, very promising and profound class of ligands. Synthesis and X-ray diffraction molecular and crystal structure of 4-methyl-1-N-(p-tolyl)imidazole has been reported, since it exhibits the most prominent corrosion inhibiting role. The synthesis, starting from 4-methylimidazole and 4-bromotoluene, is based on Ullmann-type coupling reaction by applying modifications of N-arylation by arylhalogenides and Cu₂O as an efficient catalyst.

The molecular and crystal structure of prepared N-substituted imidazole derivative reveals non-planar molecular conformation and the supramolecular assembling of the molecules via C-H···N intermolecular hydrogen bonds between C_sp2-H proton donor groups and basic imidazole nitrogen atom. The molecules are related by a 2₁ screw axis parallel to [0 1 0] in the form of infinite C(4) zig-zag 1D chains via C-H···N intermolecular hydrogen bonds. Such alignment produces additional weak stacking interaction between imidazole and phenyl ring of related chains.     

Intermolecular interactions involved in the crystal structure of 2-amino-5-methylpyridinium hexabromostannate (IV), (C<Subscript>6</Subscript>H<Subscript>9</Subscript>N<Subscript>2</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>[SnBr<Subscript>6</Subscript>]

The salt bis(2-amino-5-methylpyridinium) hexabromostannate(IV) (C₆H₉N₂)₂[SnBr₆] is monoclinic, P2 ₁ /c, with the following cell parameters: a=9.1636(18) ?, b=28.767(7) ?, c=16.956(17) ?, β=101.008(5)°, V=4387.5(17) ?³, Z=8, formula units. X-ray crystallography revealed that the structure can be regarded as a semi-regular three-dimensional array of anions, with pairs of cations forming layers perpendicular to b axis in the cavities between the anions. The cohesion forces that connects molecules in the organic layers are hydrophilic N⋯HCH₂ and HN⋯HN hydrogen bonding as well as hydrophobic π-π stacking and CH₃⋯π interactions. Cations and anions are connected via strong Br⋯H hydrogen bonding. Supplementary material CCDC 276493 contains the supplementary crystallographic data. These data can be obtained free of charge via www.ccdc. cam.ac.uk/data_request/cif, by e-mailing data_ request@ccdc.cam.ac.uk, or by contacting The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre, 12 Union Road, Cambridge CB2 1EZ, UK; fax: +44(0)1223-336033.