Structural chemistry of titanium and aluminium bimetallic hydride complexes VI. Molecular structure and physico-chemical properties of (η5-C5 H5) 2Ti(μ2-H)2 Al(Cl) (μ2 -H)2Ti(η5-C5H 5)2, a catalyst-precursor for hydrogenation in the [(η5-C5H5)2TiCl]2-LiAIH4 system

The complex (Cp₂Ti)₂AlH₄Cl has been isolated from the catalytic system (Cp₂TiCl)₂-LiAlH₄, which is a precursor of the catalyst for the hydrogenation and isomerization of olefins. This complex has been studied by X-ray diffraction. The complex forms rhomboidal crystals with unit cell dimensions a = 10.414, b = 11.998, c = 16.008 Å, space group P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4, and density ϱ_calc = 1.40 g/cm³. The Cp₂Ti moieties are linked to the Al atom via double hydrogen bridges; the Cl atom is bonded to the Al atom. Analysis of the EPR spectral data and some chemical properties of (Cp₂Ti)₂AlH₄Cl solutions has led us to suggest a mechanism for the formation of the catalytically active species upon interaction of this compound with olefins and solvating solvents.     

Cluster build-up in aqueous solution: synthesis,structure, protonation and catalytic properties of the trinuclear cation [(η6-C6H6)(η6-C6Me6)2Ru3(μ2-H)3(μ3-O)]+

The trinuclear oxo-capped cluster cation [(η⁶-C₆H₆)(η⁶-C₆Me₆)₂Ru₃(μ₂-H)₃(μ₃-O)]⁺ (2) was synthesised by reacting [(η⁶-C₆Me₆)Ru(H₂O)₃]²⁺ with [(η⁶-C₆Me₆)₂Ru₂(μ₂-H)₃]⁺ in aqueous solution. The single-crystal X-ray structure analysis of the tetrafluoroborate salt shows the cation to contain a H₂O molecule hydrogen-bonded to the μ₃-oxo ligand. Acidification experiments show two protonation steps occuring at this H₂O molecule and the oxo cap of the triruthenium cluster. The cluster cation 2 catalyses the hydrogenation of aromatic compounds in aqueous solution under biphasic conditions.     

Dicyclopentadienyl-yttrium and -aluminium hydridochloride complexes. Crystal and molecular structure of [(η5- C5H5) 2Y(μ2-Cl) (μ3-H) Y(η5-C5H5)2](μ2-H) 2AlH · NEt3 · C6H6: a new type of coordination of the AlH4 moiety

The interaction of two equivalents of Cp₂YCl with one equivalent of LiAlH₄ gives the hydride complex (Cp₂YH)₂(AlH₃OEt₂)₂ (I), described previously, or the hydrido-chloride complexes (Cp₂Y)₂AlH₄Cl · L (L = NEt₃ (II), and L = THF (III)). The complexes II and III can also be obtained from the reaction Cp₂YCl and AlH₃ · L. The X-ray data indicate that complex II is made up of the fragment

linked to the AlH₃ · NEt₃ moiety via two μ₂ and μ₃ hydrogen atoms, and solvated benzene molecules. On the basis of the IR data complex III is assigned the following structure Cp₂Y(μ₂-H)₂Al(Cl)(μ₂-H)₂YCp₂ · 2THF.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of an Incomplete Cubane-like Heterobimetallic Cluster [(η5-C5Me5)2Mo2(μ3-S)(μ-S)3(CuCl)]

The reaction of [(η5-C5Me5)2Mo2(μ3-S)4(CuCl)2] 1 with Na2S in MeCN produced a trinuclear cluster [(η5-C5Me5)2Mo2(μ3-S)( μ3-S)3(CuCl)] 2. 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a=15.563(3), b=8.9547(18), c=17.846(4) (A), β=101.29(3)°, V=2438.9(9) (A)3, Z=4, Dc=1.878 g/cm3, T=193(2) K, C20H30ClCuMo2S4, Mr=689.60, F(000)=1376, μ(MoKα)=2.335 mm–1, S=1.050, R=0.0305 and wR=0.0688 for 4033 observed reflections with Ⅰ ＞ 2σ(Ⅰ). In the structure of 2, one [(η5-C5Me5)2Mo2(μ-S)2S2] moiety and one CuCl unit are assembled into an incomplete cubane-like [Mo2S4Cu] core framework, in which the Cu center adopts a distorted tetrahedral geometry coordinated by oneμ3-S atom, twoμ-S atoms and one terminal chloride. The two Mo…Cu contacts are 2.7519(7) and 2.7689(8) (A), respectively.     

Protonation and acylation of the heterometallic complexes (μ-H)Os3(μ-O2CC5H4FeCp)(CO)10 and Fe{(μ-O2CC5H4)(μ-H)Os3(CO)10}2

The reactions of the heterometallic complexes (-H)Os₃(-O₂CC₅H₄FeCp)(CO)₁₀ (1) and Fe{(-O₂CC₅H₄)(-H)Os₃(CO)₁₀}₂ (2) with CF₃COOH, CF₃SO₃H, and AcCl were studied. The reaction of 1 with CF₃COOH involves interaction with the Cp ligands, protonation of the O atom of the bridging carboxylate group, and oxidative degradation of the complex. At low concentrations, CF₃SO₃H protonates the O atom of the bridging carboxylate group, while at high concentrations, degradation of the complex takes place. The reaction of complex 2with either CF₃COOH or low concentrations of CF₃SO₃H results in successive elimination of two [(-H)Os₃(CO)₁₀] cluster fragments due to protonation of the O atoms of the carboxylate groups. In the case of high CF₃SO₃H concentrations, the Os—Os bonds of both cluster fragments of 2 are also protonated to give the [Fe{(-O₂CC₅H₄)(-H)₂Os₃(CO)₁₀}₂]²⁺ dication. The Friedel—Crafts acylation of 1 takes place only when a large excess of AcCl and AlCl₃ is used to give two new complexes, (-H)Os₃(-O₂CC₅H₄FeC₅H₄C(O)CH₃)(CO)₁₀ and (-H)Os₃(-O₂CC₅H₃C(O)CH₃FeCp)(CO)₁₀ in a 2 : 1 ratio.     

Dimeric uranium complexes with bridging phospholyl ligands. Crystal structure of [{U(η5-C4Me4P)(μ-η5-C4Me4P)(BH4)}2]

In the symmetrical crystal structure of [{U(η⁵-C₄Me₄P)(μ-η⁵,η¹-C₄Me₄P)(BH₄)}₂], the U-P bond distances for the terminal and bridging η⁵-phospholyl ligands are 2.945(3) and 2.995(3) Å respectively, and the U-P (η¹-phospholyl) bond length is equal to 2.996(3) Å; the tridentate borohydride ligands are cis to the (UP)₂ ring. The cis and trans isomers of [{U(Cp¹)(μ-η⁵,η¹C₄ Me₄P)(BH₄)}₂] (Cp¹ = η⁵-C₅Me₅) are in equilibrium in toluene.     

Enantioselective synthesis: Catalysis of the aldol reaction by neutral gold(I)-chiral ferrocenylphosphine complexes. Crystal structure of the complex [{(η5-C5H4PPh2)(η5-C5H3(PPh2)CH(Me)N(Me)CH2CH2NMe2)Fe}2(AuCl)3] · Et2O

The chiral aminoferrocenylphosphine [(η⁵-C₅H₄PPh₂)(η⁵-C₅H₃(PPh₂)CH(CH₃)-N(CH₃)CH₂CH₂N(CH₃)₂)Fe] (1) reacts with (H₃C)₂SAuCl to give neutral gold(I) complexes that are active catalysts for the enantioselective coupling of isocyanoacetate esters with aldehydes, forming dihydrooxazoles. The structure of the trimeric complex [(rac-1)₂(AuCl)₃] · Et₂O has been determined by X-ray diffraction.     

Co-complexation of Lithium Gallates on the Titanium Molecular Oxide {[Ti(η(5)-C(5)Me(5))(μ-O)}(3)(μ(3)-CH)

Amide and lithium aryloxide gallates [Li(+){RGaPh(3)}(-)] (R = NMe(2), O-2,6-Me(2)C(6)H(3)) react with the μ(3)-alkylidyne oxoderivative ligand [{Ti(η(5)-C(5)Me(5))(μ-O)}(3)(μ(3)-CH)] (1) to afford the gallium-lithium-titanium cubane complexes [{Ph(3)Ga(μ-R)Li}{Ti(η(5)-C(5)Me(5))(μ-O)}(3)(μ(3)-CH)] [R = NMe(2) (3), O-2,6-Me(2)C(6)H(3) (4)]. The same complexes can be obtained by treatment of the [Ph(3)Ga(μ(3)-O)(3){Ti(η(5)-C(5)Me(5))}(3)(μ(3)-CH)] (2) adduct with the corresponding lithium amide or aryloxide, respectively. Complex 3 evolves with formation of 5 as a solvent-separated ion pair constituted by the lithium dicubane cationic species [Li{(μ(3)-O)(3)Ti(3)(η(5)-C(5)Me(5))(3)(μ(3)-CH)}(2)](+) together with the anionic [(GaPh(3))(2)(μ-NMe(2))](-) unit. On the other hand, the reaction of 1 with Li(p-MeC(6)H(4)) and GaPh(3) leads to the complex [Li{(μ(3)-O)(3)Ti(3)(η(5)-C(5)Me(5))(3)(μ(3)-CH)}(2)][GaLi(p-MeC(6)H(4))(2)Ph(3)] (6). X-ray diffraction studies were performed on 1, 2, 4, and 5, while trials to obtain crystals of 6 led to characterization of [Li{(μ(3)-O)(3)Ti(3)(η(5)-C(5)Me(5))(3)(μ(3)-CH)}(2)][PhLi(μ-C(6)H(5))(2)Ga(p-MeC(6)H(4))Ph] 6a.     

Eighteen- and fourteen-electron alumohydride complexes of dicyclopentadienyllutetium. The crystal and molecular structure of monomer (η5-C5H5)2Lu(μ2-H)AlH3·NEt3 with a monodentate alumohydride group

Dicyclopentadienyllutetium monochloride interacts with LiAlH₄in benzene (or toluene) and ether in the presence of a Lewis base to form coordination and electron saturated (18-electron configuration of the Lu atom) dimeric complexes (Cp₂LuAlH₄·L)₂), where L = Et₂O (I), NEt₃ (IIa), C₄H₈O (III). Complexes IIa and III crystallize in monoclinic lattices with parameters: a = 11.35, b = 13.34, c = 14.20 Å, γ = 102°, space group P2₂/b for IIa; a = 8.73, b = 11.06, c = 16.42 Å, γ = 95.6°, space group P2₁/b for III. When a single crystal of IIa is exposed to hard X-rays (Mo-K_α, λ = 0.7106 nm) dissociation of the dimer takes places and a single crystal of monomeric Cp₂Lu(μ₂-H)AlH₃·NEt₃ (IIb) with a monodentate AlH₄ group and 14-electron configuration of the Lu atom is formed. IIb crystallizes in monoclinic lattice with parameters: a = 13.278(4), b = 9.697(3), c = 14.099(4) Å, γ = 94.22°, space group P2₁/a, Z = 4, d_calc = 1.60 g/cm³ (R = 0.046, R_w = 0.047).     

Triphospha-Ferrocenes as Ligands. Crystal Structures of [Fe(η5-C5Me5)(η5-C2 TBu2P3)M(CO)5)], (M= Cr,MO, W) and the Novel ruthenium and Nickel Complexes [Fe(η5-C5Me5) (η5-C2 TBu2P3)Ru3(CO)9] and [Fe(η5-C5Me5)(η5-C2 tBu2P3)Ni(Co)2]2

Abstract

Syntheses and structures of penta- and hexaphosphorus analogues of ferrocene have been described recently¹. Unlike their simple ferrocene analogues, these complexes have further ligating potential towards other transition metal centres by virtue of the availability of the ring phosphorus lone-pair electrons that are not involved in the η⁵-coordination. We now describe the first examples of coordination compounds of the triphospha-ferrocene [Fe(η⁵-C₅Me₅) (η⁵-C₂ ^tBu₂P₃]. In the ruthenium complex [Fe(η⁵-C₅Me₅)(η⁵-C₂ ^tBu₂P₃) Ru₃(CO)₉] ² two adjacent phosphorus atoms of the η⁵-C₂ ^tBu₂P₃ ring are interlinked by a ruthenium carbonyl cluster in which all three ruthenium atoms interact with the phosphorus atoms. The tetrametallic nickel complex [Fe(η⁵-C₅Me₅)(η⁵-C₂ ^tBu₂P₃)Ni(CO)₂]₂ ³ represents the first example of intermolecular interlinkage of two phospha-ferrocene systems by two metal centres.     

Syntheses,spectroscopic and structural studies of indenyl ruthenium complexes incorporating amine and nitrile ligands: molecular structures of [(η5-C9H7) Ru(η2-dppe)(CH3CN)]PF6 and [(η5-C9H7)Ru(η2-dppe)(NH3)]PF6

The reaction of [(η⁵-C₉H₇)Ru(η²-dppe)Cl] (1) with monodentate nitriles, (L) in the presence of NH₄PF₆ afforded the complexes [(η⁵-C₉H₇)Ru(η²-dppe)(L)]PF₆, with L?=?CH₃CN (2a), CH₃CH=CHCN (2b), NCC₆H₄CN (2c), C₆H₅CH₂CN (2d), respectively. However, reaction of 1 with NH₄PF₆ in methanol yielded an amine complex of the type [(η⁵-C₉H₇) Ru(η²-dppe)(NH₃)]PF₆ (3a). The complexes were fully characterized by spectroscopy and analytical data. The molecular structures of the complexes [(η⁵-C₉H₇)Ru(η²-dppe) (CH₃CN)]PF₆ (2a) and [(η⁵-C₉H₇)Ru(η²-dppe)(NH₃)]PF₆ (3a) have been determined by single crystal X-ray analyses.     

Synthesis of the dimetal compounds [FeW{μ-PPh2 · CH · CH2 C(C6H4Me-4)}(CO)5(η5-C5Me5)] and [FeMo{μ-PPh2 · CH · CH2 · C(C6H4Me-4)}(CO)5(η5-C5H5)]; molecular structure of the iron-tungsten compound

Reactions between diphenyl(vinyl)phosphine and the compounds [FeW(μ-CC₆H₄Me-4)(CO)₅(η⁵-C₅Me₅)] and [FeMo(μ-CC₆H₄Me-4)(CO)₆(η⁵-C₅H₅)] result in a coupling of the vinyl and p-tolylmethylidyne groups at the dimetal centres to produce the PPh₂ · CH · CH₂ · C(C₆H₄Me-4) fragment, which bridges the metal-metal bonds. This was confirmed by an X-ray diffraction study on [FeW{μ-PPh₂ · CH · CH₂ · C(C₆H₄Me-4)}(CO)₅(η⁵-C₅Me₅)].     

Cyclooctaselenadiazole: synthesis,decomposition pathway,and reaction with (η5-C5H5) Co(L)2 (L = C2H4, PPh3). Crystal and molecular structure of [(η5-C5H5)CO]2(μ2-η3,η2-C8H6Se)

Thermolysis of cyclooctaselenadiazole (2) yields only selenium-containing products. Compound 2 reacts with CpCo sources to give [(η⁵-C₅H₅)CO]₂(μ₂η³,η²-C₈H₆Se), a fluxional compound whose structure has been determined by X-Ray crystallography.     

New [Ti(η5-C5H5)Cl2(OR)] complexes. Crystal and molecular structure of η5-Cyclopentadienyl(cyclohexoxy)titanium(IV) dichloride

Summary A series of new compounds with molecular formula [Ti(⁵-C₅H₅)Cl₂(OR)] (R=C₆H₁₁ (cyclohexyl,1), CH₂CH(CH₃)₂ (2), CH(C₂H₅)₂ (3), and CH₂C₆H₅ (4)) has been obtained by the reaction of [Ti(⁵-C₅H₅)Cl₃] with the appropriate alcohol. All complexes were characterized by elemental analysis and by IR and¹H NMR spectroscopy. The structure of1 was determined by X-ray diffraction studies; crystal data: triclinic,a=11.334(2),b=13.590(2),c=12.237(2) Å, =113.501(5), =118.182(5), =101.993(6),V=1328.2(4) ų,T=298K, space P1,Z=4, two crystallographically independent molecules in the unit cell. FinalR andR _w values are 0.0583 and 0.0632, respectively. Compound1 exhibits surprisingly short Ti-Cl and Ti-O distances, suggesting strong donation by the chloride and in particular by the alkoxide ligand. The Ti-O-C angle is unusually large.

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Neue [Ti(⁵-C₅H₅)Cl₂(OR)]-Komplexe. Kristall- und Molekülstruktur von ⁵-Cyclopentadienyl(cyclohexoxy)titan(IV) Dichlorid

Zusammenfassung Durch Umsetzung von [Ti(⁵-C₅H₅)Cl₃] mit dem geeigneten Alkohol wurde eine Reihe von neuen Verbindungen der Formel [Ti(⁵-C₅H₅)(OR)] (R=C₆H₁₁ (cyclohexyl,1), CH₂CH(CH₃)₂ (2), CH(C₂H₅)₂ (3) und CH₂C₆H₅ (4)) erhalten. Alle Komplexe wurden elementaranalytisch sowie IR- und¹H-NMR-spektroskopisch charakterisiert. Die Struktur von1 wurde röntgenographisch bestimmt; Kristalldaten: triklin,a=11.334(2),b=13.590(2),c=12.237(2) Å, =113.501(5), =118.182(5), =101.993(6),V=1328.2(4) ų,T=298K, Raumgruppe P1,Z=4, zwei kristallographisch unabhängige Moleküle in der Elementarzelle; abschließendeR-Werte:R=0.0583 undR _w=0.0632. Verbindung1 zeigt überraschend kurze Ti-Cl- und Ti-O-Abstände; dies deutet auf eine starke -Elektronendonorwirkung des Chlorid- und vor allem des Alkoxidliganden hin. Der Ti-O-C-Bindungswinkel ist ungewöhnlich groß.

     

Half-sandwich complexes of lanthanides with tridentate ligands [RCH2CH(O)CH2OBun]2– (R = C5H4, 1-C9H6): synthesis,structures, and properties. The crystal structure of the complex {[(η5-C5H4)CH2CH(μ2:η1-O)CH2OBun]LaN(SiMe3)2}2

The oxirane-ring opening of butyl glycidyl ether with cyclopentadienylsodium or indenylsodium afforded cyclopentadienyl- and indenyl-substituted alcohols RHCH₂CH(OH)CH₂OBuⁿ (R = C₅H₄ (1) or 3-C₉H₆ (2), respectively), which were used as tridentate ligands. The reactions of these compounds with Ln[N(SiMe₃)₂]₃ produced the lanthanide complexes {[(⁵-R)CH₂CH(²:¹-O)CH₂OBuⁿ]LnN(SiMe₃)₂}₂ (R = C₅H₄, Ln = La (3), Pr (4), Er (5), Lu (6); or R = 1-C₉H₆, Ln = La (7)). The coordination spheres of the metal atoms in these complexes involve simultaneously the ⁵-cyclopentadienyl (indenyl), bridging alkoxide, and terminal amide ligands. The complexes were characterized by microanalysis, IR and NMR spectroscopy, and magnetochemistry. The crystal and molecular structure of complex 3 was established by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.     

Reactions of Triruthenium Clusters with Quinolines: X-Ray Structures of [Ru3(μ-CO)(CO)7{μ3-η2-P(C6H5)CH2P(C6H5)2)}{μ-η2-C9H5(CH3)N}] and [Ru3(CO)10(μ-H){μ-η2-C9H6N}]

The reactions of [Ru₃(CO)₁₀(μ-dppm)] 4 with quinolines afforded [Ru₃ (μ-CO)(CO)₇{μ₃-η²-P(C₆H₅)CH₂P(C₆H₅)₂)}{μ-η²-C₉H₅(R)N}] (8, R = 4-Me; 9, R = H) as the major products along with small amounts of known compound [Ru₃(CO)₉{μ₃-η³-P(C₆H₅)CH₂P(C₆H₅)(C₆H₄)}] 5. The molecular structure of 8 has been determined by single crystal X-ray studies. The reaction of 5 with 4-methylquinoline in refluxing cyclohexane afforded 8 and two known dinuclear compounds, [Ru₂(CO)₆{μ-CH₂P(C₆H₅)(C₆H₄)P(C₆H₅}] 10 and [Ru₂(CO)₆ {μ-(C₆H₄)P(C₆H₅)(CH₂)P(C₆H₅}] 11, in 40, 12, and 10% yields, respectively. The compounds 10 and 11 are also formed from the thermolysis of 4 in addition to the major compound 5. The solid state structure of the previously reported [Ru₃(CO)₁₀(η-H){μ-η²-C₉H₆N}] 2a is also reported for comparison.     

Heteronuclear (WFe) and homonuclear (FeFE) μ-alkylidene complexes of transition metals from mononuclear terminal carbene complexes. crystal structures of {WFe[μ-η1, η3-C(OCH2CH3)(CHCHCH3](CO)8} and [fe2{μ-η2,η3-C[OCH2CH3[CHC(OCH2CH3)(CH3]}(CO)6

The reactions of mononuclear carbene complexes of W and Fe of the type CO)_mMC(OR)(CH_2nCHCR′″ (M  = FE, W; m = 4 and 5; n = 0, 2, 3; R′, R″ = C, CH₃, OEt) with Fe(CO)₅ have been studied. In all cases the reaction leads to new hetero (WFe) or homo (FeFe) μ-alkylidene complexes, the position of the double bond depending strongly on n.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Diorganotin Compounds {[R2Sn（ON =CHC6H5）]2O}2 and Crystal Structure of {[（C6H5CH2）2Sn（ON=CHC6H5）]2O}2

Introduction Dimeric tetraorganodistannoxanes are a kind of in-teresting organotin oxo clusters and have attracted con-siderable attention during the last several decades, in view of their unique structural features1-5 as well as their applications as biocides6,7 and in homogenous cataly-sis.8,9 In the solid state, they contain characteristic Sn4O2X2Y2 structural motifts with staircase or ladder arrangements, a planar four-membered Sn2O2 ring and, generally, penta-coordination around the tin…