Chirale Gallium‐ und Indium‐Alkoxometallate

Chiral Gallium and Indium Alkoxometalates Li₂(S)‐BINOLate ((S)‐BINOL = (S)‐(–)‐2,2′‐Dihydroxy‐1,1′‐binaphthyl) generated by dilithiation of (S)BINOL with two equivalents ⁿBuLi was reacted with GaCl₃ und InCl₃ in THF to the alkoxometalates [{Li(THF)₂}{Li(THF)}₂{Ga((S)‐BINOLate)₃}] ( 1 ) and [{Li(THF)₂}₂{Li(THF)}{In((S)‐BINOLate)₃}] · [{Li(THF)₂}{Li(THF)}₂{In((S)‐ BINOLate)₃}]₂ ( 3 ), respectively. 1 and 3 crystallize from THF/toluene mixtures as 1 · 2 toluene and 3 · 8 toluene. The treatment of PhCH₂GaCl₂ with Li₂(S)‐BINOLate in THF under reflux, followed by recrystallization of the product from DME gives the gallate [{Li(DME)}₃{Ga((S)BINOLate)₃}] · 1.5 THF ( 2 · 1.5 THF). 1 – 3 were characterized by NMR, IR and MS techniques. In addition, 1 · 2 toluene, 2 · 1.5 THF and 3 · 8 toluene were investigated by X‐ray structure analyses. According to them, a distorted octahedral coordination sphere around the group 13 metal was formed, built‐up by three BINOLate ligands. The three Li⁺ counter ions act as bridging units by metal‐oxygen coordination. The coordination sphere of the Li⁺ ions was completed, depending on the available space, by one or two THF ligands ( 1 · 2 toluene, 3 · 8 toluene) and one DME ligand ( 2 · 1.5 THF), respectively. The sterical dominance of the BINOLate ligands can be shown by the almost square‐planar coordination of the Li⁺ ions in 2 · 1.5 THF giving a small twisting angle of only 17°.     

Hydrogen-bonded assemblies of trinuclear metal string complexes

Three kinds of trinuclear metal string complexes, [Ni₃(dpa)₄(L¹)₂]?·?H₂O?·?C₂H₅OH (L¹?=?(E)-3-(2-hydroxyl-phenyl)-acrylic acid) (1), [Ni₃(dpa)₄(L²)₂]?·?2C₂H₅OC₂H₅ (L²?=?(E)-3-(3-hydroxyl-phenyl)-acrylic acid) (2) and [Ni₃(dpa)₄(L³)₂]?·?3CH₂Cl₂?·?1.5CH₃OH (L³?=?(E)-3-(4-hydroxyl-phenyl)-acrylic acid) (3). (dpa^??=?bis(2-pyridyl)amido), have been synthesized. The structures of 1 and 2 have been analyzed by the X-ray single-crystal diffraction showing hydrogen-bonded networks.     

Synthesis, characterization and ion exchange properties of the framework sodium titanium germanate Na3H(TiO)3(GeO)(GeO4)3·7H2O

Sodium titanium germanate with a semicrystalline framework (STG) of the formula Na₃H(TiO)₃(GeO)(GeO₄)₃·7H₂O was synthesized under mild hydrothermal conditions and its proton form, H₄(TiO)₃(GeO)(GeO₄)₃·8H₂O (STG-H), was prepared by acid treatment of the sodium compound. The STG was characterized by elemental analysis, TGA, FT-IR, and X-ray powder diffraction. A comparative ion exchange examination of the STG-H towards alkali and alkaline earth metals in a broad pH and concentration range was carried out. It was found that the STG is a moderately weak cation exchanger, possessing high ion exchange capacity (up to 4.0 meq/g) and showing preference for heavy alkali and alkaline earth metals. The STG selectivity towards Cs⁺ and Sr²⁺ ions in the presence of competitive metal ions and certain organic compounds was also studied. The data obtained suggest that the sodium titanium germanate is a more selective exchanger for Sr²⁺ ion than its titanium silicate analogue, K₃H(TiO)₄(SiO₄)₃·4H₂O.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Magnetic Properties of Two Cobalt Coordination Polymers Constructed From 1,3‐Bis(2,4‐dicarboxyphenyl) Benzene and Bis(imidazole) Linkers

Abstract. The 3D cobalt(II) coordination polymers [Co_1.5(HDDB)(1,4‐bib)_1.5(H₂O)]_n ( 1 ), and {[Co₂(DDB)(1,3‐bib)₂(μ₂‐H₂O)] · H₂O}_n ( 2 ) were assembled by mixed‐ligand synthetic strategy [H₄DDB = 1,3‐bis(2,4‐dicarboxyphenyl) benzene, 1,3‐bib = 1,3‐bis(1H‐imidazol‐4‐yl)benzene, and 1,4‐bib = 1,4‐bis(1H‐imidazol‐4‐yl)benzene]. Their structures were determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analyses and further characterized by elemental analyses (EA), IR spectroscopy, powder X‐ray diffraction (PXRD), and thermogravimetric (TG) analyses. Single X‐ray diffraction analysis reveals that complex 1 is an interestingly 3D (3,3.6)‐connected (6³)₄(6⁵ · 8⁸ · 10²) net, and complex 2 is an unprecedented dinuclear [Co₂(COO)(μ₂‐H₂O)] SBUs based 3D (3,6)‐connected (3 · 6 · 7)(3² · 4³ · 5⁴ · 6³ · 7 · 8²) net. Additionally, the magnetic properties of 2 were investigated.     

Synthesis,characterization, and biological activities of macrocyclic polyamine complexes

Two new dinuclear macrocyclic complexes, [Ni₂L¹(OAc)]·ClO₄ (1) and [Co₂L²(OAc)]·1.5(ClO₄)·0.5Na·2(CH₃OH) (2) (where H₂L¹ and H₂L² are the condensation products of N,N-bis(3-aminopropyl)-4-methoxybenzylamine with 2,6-diformyl-4-brominephenol and 2,6-diformyl-4-methylphenol in the presence of metal ions, respectively) have been synthesized and characterized by infrared spectra, elemental analysis, electrospray mass spectra, and X-ray single crystal diffraction. The interactions of the complexes with CT-DNA have been measured by UV-absorption titrations and fluorescence quenching experiments.     

Die Kristallstruktur des Natriumoxohydroxoaluminathydrates Na2[Al2O3(OH)2] · 1,5 H2O

The Crystal Structure of the Sodium Oxohydroxoaluminate Hydrate Na₂[Al₂O₃(OH)₂] · 1.5 H₂O The crystal structure of the sodium oxohydroxoaluminate hydrate Na₂[Al₂O₃(OH)₂] ·s 1.5 H₂O (up to now described as Na₂O · Al₂O₃ · 2.5 H₂O and Na₂O · Al₂O₃ · 3 H₂O, respectively) was solved. The X-ray single crystal diffraction analysis (tetragonal, space group P-42₁m, a = 10.522(1) Å, c = 5.330(1) Å, Z = 4) results in a polymeric layered structure, consisting of AlO_3/2(OH) tetrahedral groups. Between these layers the Na⁺ ions are situated, which form tetrameric groups of face-linked NaO₆ octahedra. The involved O^2? ions are due to Al? O? Al bridges, Al? OH groups and water of crystallization. ²⁷Al and ²³Na MAS NMR investigations confirm the crystal structure analysis. The relations between the crystallization behaviour of the compound and the constitution of the aluminate anions in the corresponding sodium aluminate solution and in the solid, respectively, are discussed.     

Phase formation in the ZrO(NO<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>-H<Subscript>3</Subscript>PO<Subscript>4</Subscript>-CsF-H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O system at low concentration of the phosphorus-containing component

The ZrO(NO₃)₂-H₃PO₄-CsF-H₂O system was studied at 20°C along the section at a molar ratio of PO₄³⁻/Zr = 0.5 (which is of the greatest interest in the context of phase formation) at ZrO₂ concentrations in the initial solutions of 2–14 wt % and molar ratios of CsF: Zr = 1−6. The following compounds were isolated for the first time: crystalline fluorophosphates CsZrF₂PO₄ · H₂O, amorphous oxofluorophosphate Cs₂Zr₃O₂F₄(PO₄)₂ · 3H₂O, and amorphous oxofluorophosphate nitrate CsZr₃O_1.25F₄(PO₄)₂(NO₃)_0.5 · 4.5H₂O. The compound Cs₃Zr₃O_1.5F₆(PO₄)₂ · 3H₂O was also isolated, which forms in a crystalline or glassy form, depending on conditions. The formation of the following new compounds was established: Cs₂Zr₃O_1.5F₅(PO₄)₂ · 2H₂O, Cs₂Zr₃F₂(PO₄)₄ · 4.5H₂O, and Zr₃O₄(PO₄)_1.33 · 6H₂O, which crystallize only in a mixture with known phases. All the compounds were studied by X-ray powder diffraction, crystal-optical, thermal, and IR spectroscopic analyses.     

Die ersten Hydrogencarbonate mit einer trimeren [H2(CO3)3]4−-Baugruppe: Zur Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von Rb4H2(CO3)3 · H2O und K4H2(CO3)3 · 1,5 H2O

The First Hydrogencarbonates with a Trimeric [H₂(CO₃)₃]^4? Group: Preparation and Crystal Structure of Rb₄H₂(CO₃)₃ · H₂O and K₄H₂(CO₃)₃ · 1.5 H₂O Rb₄H₂(CO₃)₃ · H₂O and K₄H₂(CO₃)₃ · 1,5 H₂O were prepared by means of the reaction of (CH₃)₂CO₃ with RbOH resp. KOH in aqueous methanole. Trimer [H₂(CO₃)₃]^4?-anions were found in the crystal structure of Rb₄H₂(CO₃)₃ · H₂O (orthorhombic, Pnma (no. 62), a = 1 218.0(1) pm, b = 1 572.3(6) pm, c = 615.9(1) pm, V_EZ = 1 179.5(5) · 10⁶ pm³, Z = 4, R1(I ≥ 2σ(I)) = 0.027, wR2(I ≥ 2σ(I)) = 0.055). K₄H₂(CO₃)₃ · 1,5 H₂O crystallizes in an OD-structure. The determined superposition structure (orthorhombic, Pbam (no. 55), a = 1 161.8(1) pm, b = 597.0(1) pm, c = 383.85(3) pm, V_EZ = 266.3(1) · 10⁶ pm³, Z = 1, R1(I ≥ 2σ(I)) = 0.035, wR2(I ≥ 2σ(I)) = 0.074) can be derived from the structure of the rubidium compound. The thermal decomposition of the substances is discussed.     

Thermal stability and X-ray luminescence properties of cesium fluorophosphatohafnates

The thermal stability of cesium fluorophosphatohafnates (crystalline CsHf₂F₂(HPO₄)₂PO₄ · 2H₂O, CsHfF₂PO₄ · 0.5H₂O, CsHf₂F₆PO₄ · 4H₂O and X-ray amorphous Cs₂Hf₃O_1.5F₅(PO₄)₂ · 5H₂O, Cs₅H₄Hf₃F₇(PO₄)_3.66(NO₃)₃ · 5H₂O) was determined. The weight ratios Cs⁺/Hf and PO ₄ ^3? /ZrHf in CsHf₂F₂(HPO₄)₂PO₄ · 2H₂O were confirmed by identifying the calcination production CsHf₂(PO₄)₃ (～1000°C). A new crystalline compound CsHf₂F(HPO₄)(PO₄)₂ was found by thermogravimetric and X-ray powder diffraction analysis during heating. A new method for hydrothermal synthesis of CsHf₂(PO₄)₃, which was different from the already known one, was proposed. It was ascertained that CsHf₂(PO₄)₃ possesses a significant X-ray luminescence; whereas in fluorophosphatehafnates show low luminescence intensity.     

Syntheses and Structures of Na2Mg3(OH)2(SO4)3·4H2O and K2Mg3(OH)2(SO4)3·2H2O

The crystal structures of Na₂Mg₃(OH)₂(SO₄)₃ · 4H₂O and K₂Mg₃(OH)₂(SO₄)₃ · 2H₂O, were determined from conventional laboratory X‐ray powder diffraction data. Synthesis and crystal growth were made by mixing alkali metal sulfate, magnesium sulfate hydrate, and magnesium oxide with small amounts of water followed by heating at 150 °C. The compounds crystallize in space group Cmc2₁ (No. 36) with lattice parameters of a = 19.7351(3), b = 7.2228(2), c = 10.0285(2) Å for the sodium and a = 17.9427(2), b = 7.5184(1), c = 9.7945(1) Å for the potassium sample. The crystal structure consists of a linked MgO₆–SO₄ layered network, where the space between the layers is filled with either potassium (K⁺) or Na⁺‐2H₂O units. The potassium‐bearing structure is isostructural to K₂Co₃(OH)₂(SO₄)₃ · 2(H₂O). The sodium compound has a similar crystal structure, where the bigger potassium ion is replaced by sodium ions and twice as many water molecules. Geometry optimization of the hydrogen positions were made with an empirical energy code.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of new coordination polymers based on sodium aqua complexes and macrocyclic cavitand cucurbit[6]uril

The crystals of the compounds [Na₄(H₂O)₁₄CB[6]](bdc)₂ · 13H₂O (1) and [Na₆(H₂O)₁₉CB[6]]-(bdc)₃ ·15H₂O (2) were obtained by heating an aqueous solution of sodium terephthalate (Na₂bdc) and cucurbit[6]uril (CB[6]). According to the single-crystal X-ray diffraction data, the sodium aqua complexes and cucurbit[6]uril molecules form chains (in structure 1) and layered metal-organic frameworks (in structure 2). The structures of the sodium aqua complexes [Na₃(H₂O)₁₀]³⁺ in 1 and [Na₆(H₂O)₁₉]³⁺ in 2 have been previously unknown. When submitted to ultraviolet radiation, crystals of 1 and 2 exhibit luminescence with an emission maximum at 428 and 434 nm, respectively.

     

Metallorganische Verbindungen der Lanthanoide. LIII [1].(C5H5Gd)5(μ2-OCH3)4(μ3-OCH3)4(μ5-O) und [Na2(tC4H9OGd)4(μ3-OtC4H9)8(μ6-O)], zwei neue Alkoxigadoliniumcluster mit interstitiellem Sauerstoff

Organometallic Compounds of the Lanthanides. LIII. (C₅H₅Gd)₅(μ₂-OCH₃)₄(μ₃-OCH₃)₄ (μ₅-O) and [Na₂(^tC₄H₉OGd)₄(μ₃-O^tC₄H₉)₈(μ₆-O)], two New Alkoxi Gadolinium Clusters with Interstitial Oxygen Gadolinium trichloride reacts in tetrahydrofurane with cyclopentadienyl sodium and two equivalents of sodium methoxide with formation of (C₅H₅Gd)₅(μ₂-OCH₃)₄(μ₃-OCH₃)₄(μ₅-O) ( 1 ), and with potassium tert-butoxide with formation of [Na₂(^tC₄H₉OGd)₄(μ₃-O^tC₄H₉)₈(μ₆-O)] ( 2 ). The X-ray structure of 1 shows a tetragonal pyramide build up by five gadolinium atoms, containing an oxygen atom in the center of the base and eight bridging methoxo groups. The structure of 2 consists of an oxygen centered octahedron build up by two sodium and four gadolinium atoms, connected by eight bridging tert-butoxy groups and four terminal butoxides. The monoclinic crystals of 1 , space group I2/a have the following crystallographic data: a = 2 276.9(5) pm, b = 2 063.1(6) pm, c = 3 152.2(3) pm, β = 90.7(1)°, Z = 12, D_calcd 1.85 g · cm^?3, R = 0.0519. 2 crystallizes tetragonal, space group I4/mmm with a = 1 728.5(4) pm, b = 1 031.0(3) pm, Z = 2, D_calcd 1.69 g · cm^?3, R = 0.0682.     

Chemical transformations of lanthanide nitrate complexes: Synthesis and X-ray diffraction analysis

The complexes [Dy(NO₃)₃(Bipy)₂], (HBipy)[Gd(NO₃)₄(Bipy)], and [Fe^III(Me₂Bipy)₃][La(NO₃)₅(H₂O)]NO₃ and the precursor of the latter, [Fe^IIPc₂(Me₂Bipy)](CHCl₃) · 1.5H₂O (where Bipy is the 2,2′-bipyridyl, Me₂Bipy is the 4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridyl, and Pc^? is the pyridine-2-carboxylate anion), were obtained and characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis. Depending on the conditions of the synthesis and the reagents, the number of coordinated nitrate groups in the lanthanide complex increases from three to five: [Dy(NO₃)₃(Bipy)₂], [Gd(NO₃)₄(Bipy)]^?, and [La(NO₃)₅(H₂O)]^2?.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Lithium,Sodium, and ­Potassium Derivatives of 2‐(Methylthio)aniline and 2‐(Phenylthio)aniline

2‐(Methylthio)aniline (H₂L¹) and 2‐(phenylthio)aniline (H₂L²) were treated with n‐butyllithium to yield the corresponding anilides [LiHL¹] and [LiHL²]. Recrystallization from diethyl ether and THF afforded the solvates [LiHL¹(Et₂O)] and [LiHL²(THF)₂]. The X‐ray crystal structure determination revealed dimeric molecules which exhibit a centrosymmetric Li₂N₂ ring. In the case of [LiHL¹(Et₂O)] the SMe group is involved in Li coordination and in the case of [LiHL²(THF)₂] the SPh group is part of an intramolecular N–H ··· S hydrogen bridge. The sodium anilides [NaHL¹(DME)] and [NaHL²(DME)] were obtained from the reaction of H₂L¹ and H₂L² with sodium amide in DME as solvent. Like in the case of the lithium amides the sodium derivatives [NaHL¹(DME)] and [NaHL²(DME)] display centrosymmetric Na₂N₂ cores. The coordination sphere of the sodium atoms is completed by DME molecules, which act as chelating ligands. In the case of [NaHL¹(DME)] the DME molecules enable additionally a linkage of the dimeric subunits to give a chain structure. The potassium derivatives [KNHL¹] and [KNHL²(DME)] were obtained from H₂L¹ and H₂L² and potassium hydride in DME as solvent. [KNHL¹] displays a distinct structure based on [(KNHL¹)₂] dimers, which are linked by additional [KNHL¹] units to give a 3D coordination polymer with {4.8.16(3)} topology. [KNHL²(DME)] forms dimers linked by bridging DME molecules to give a chain‐like coordination polymer.     

Crystal structure and proton conductivity of a new Cs3(H2PO4)(HPO4)·2H2O phase in the caesium di‐ and monohydrogen orthophosphate system

The M_x H_y (A O₄)_z acid salts (M = Cs, Rb, K, Na, Li, NH₄; A = S, Se, As, P) exhibit ferroelectric properties. The solid acids have low conductivity values and are of interest with regard to their thermal properties and proton conductivity. The crystal structure of caesium dihydrogen orthophosphate monohydrogen orthophosphate dihydrate, Cs₃(H_1.5PO₄)₂·2H₂O, has been solved. The compound crystallizes in the space group Pbca and forms a structure with strong hydrogen bonds connecting phosphate tetrahedra that agrees well with the IR spectra. The dehydration of Cs₃(H_1.5PO₄)₂·2H₂O with the loss of two water molecules occurs at 348–433 K. Anhydrous Cs₃(H_1.5PO₄)₂ is stable up to 548 K and is then converted completely into caesium pyrophosphate (Cs₄P₂O₇) and CsPO₃. Anhydrous Cs₃(H_1.5PO₄)₂ crystallizes in the monoclinic C 2 space group, with the unit‐cell parameters a = 11.1693 (4), b = 6.4682 (2), c = 7.7442 (3) Å and β = 71.822 (2)°. The conductivities of both compounds have been measured. In contrast to crystal hydrate Cs₃(H_1.5PO₄)₂·2H₂O, the dehydrated form has rather low conductivity values of ∼6 × 10⁻⁶–10⁻⁸ S cm⁻¹ at 373–493 K, with an activation energy of 0.91 eV.     

Synthesis, Characterization and Thermochemistry of 2MgO：B2O3：1.5H2O

Introduction　　 2MgO·B2 O3(Mg2 B2 O5)and 2MgO·B2 O3·H2 Omightbepreparedaswhiskermaterials .12MgO·B2 O3·H2 OnamedszaibelyiteisamagnesiumboratemineralwithastructuralformulaofMg2 [B2 O4 (OH) 2 ].2 Itisdifficulttosynthesizethiscompoundinthelaboratory .Recently ,weobtainedasimilarcompound 2MgO·B2 O3·1 5H2 Owhenwetriedtopreparewhiskerof 2MgO·B2 O3·H2 Obythephasetransformationof 2MgO·2B2 O3·MgCl2 ·14H2 OinH3BO3solutionunderhydrothermalcondition .Itishope fultopreparewh…     

First Characterization of an Extended Ammonium‐Ammonia Complex [{NH4(NH3)4}+(μ‐NH3)2] in the Crystal Structure of [NH4(NH3)4][Co(C2B9H11)2] · 2 NH3

The compound [NH₄(NH₃)₄][Co(C₂B₉H₁₁)₂] · 2 NH₃ ( 1 ) was prepared by the reaction of Na[Co(C₂B₉H₁₁)₂] with a proton‐charged ion‐exchange resin in liquid ammonia. The ammoniate 1 was characterized by low temperature single‐crystal X‐ray structure analysis. The anionic part of the structure consists of [Co(C₂B₉H₁₁)₂]^‐ complexes, which are connected via C‐H···H‐B dihydrogen bonds. Furthermore, 1 contains an infinite equation/tex2gif-stack-2.gif[{NH₄(NH₃)₄}⁺(μ‐NH₃)₂] cationic chain, which is formed by [NH₄(NH₃)₄]⁺ ions linked by two ammonia molecules. The N‐H···N hydrogen bonds range from 1.92 to 2.71Å (DHA = Donor···Acceptor angles: 136‐176°). Additional N‐H···H‐B dihydrogen bonds are observed (H···H: 2.3‐2.4Å).     

Phase formation in the ZrO(NO3)2-NaF(HF)-H3PO4-H2O system at 20°C

Phase formation in the ZrO(NO₃)₂-NaF(HF)-H₃PO₄-H₂O system was studied at 20°C and 2.0–14.5 wt % ZrO₂ in the initial solution along sections with molar ratios PO ₄ ^3? /Zr = 0.5 and 1.5 and also in the presence of hydrogen fluoride at Na/Zr = 1 and PO ₄ ^3? /Zr = 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5. Crystalline zirconium hydrophosphate Zr(HPO₄)₂ · H₂O, fluorozirconates Na₅Zr₂F₁₃ and Na₇Zr₆F₃₁ · 12H₂O, fluorophosphatozirconates NaH₂Zr₃F₃(PO₄)₄ · 3H₂O and NaZr₂F₆(PO₄) · 4H₂O, and amorphous NaZrO_0.5F(PO₄) · 4H₂O (provisional composition) were separated at room temperature. NaH₂Zr₃F₃(PO₄)₄ · 3H₂O and NaZr₂F₆(PO₄) · 4H₂O were prepared for the first time and were studied by crystal-optical, elemental, and thermal analyses, X-ray powder diffraction, IR spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray microanalysis. Na₇Hf₆F₃₁ · 12H₂O was found to exist in a mixture with the hydrophosphate.     

Two non-interpenetrating 3D coordination networks with (3, 4)-connected topologies

Two new coordination polymers, namely [Zn₃(1,3,5-BTC)₂(L¹)₂(H₂O)₂] · 2H₂O (1) and [Cd₃(1,2,3-BTC)₂(L²)₃] · H₂O (2) (where L¹ = 1,2-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene, L² = 1,1′-(1,4-butanediyl)bis(imidazole), 1,3,5-H₃BTC = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid and 1,2,3-H₃BTC = 1,2,3-benzenetricarboxylic acid), were synthesized in hydrothermal conditions. In 1, each 1,3,5-BTC anion coordinates to three Zn cations, and the framework of 1 can be simplified as (6 · 8 · 10)₂(6² · 8 · 10³)(8² · 10)(6² · 10) topology. In 2, 1,2,3-BTC anions coordinate to three cadmiums, and the whole structure displays a (6² · 8⁴)₂(6⁴ · 8 · 10)(6² · 8)₂ network containing three different types of nodes. The luminescent properties for 1 and 2 are discussed.     

Synthesis and co-crystallisation behaviour of copper(II) complexes of two isomeric p -tolyl-terpyridines§

Copper(II) complexes incorporating the isomeric tolyl-derivatised terpyridine ligands, 4′-p-tolyl-2,2′:6′,2′′-terpyridine (L¹) and 6′-p-tolyl-2,2′:2′′,4′-terpyridine (L²) have been prepared and characterised by X-ray diffraction. The first of these is a co-crystal of type [Cu(L¹)(NO₃)₂]·[Cu(L¹)(NO₃)(EtOH)]NO₃·MeOH while the second is a single complex of type [Cu(L²)₂(NO₃)]NO₃·0.5MeOH·1.5H₂O. Crystallisation of a mixture of both products from ethanol/methanol (1:1) yields an unusual co-crystalline product of stoichiometry [Cu(L²)₂NO₃]₂[Cu(L¹)(NO₃)₂](NO₃)₂ whose structure was also confirmed by an X-ray stucture determination.