Strong Attraction of Caffeine to the Mercurous Dumbbell in the Salt [Hg2(Caf)2](ClO4)2(H2O)2

Colourless single crystals of the caffeine adduct of mercurous perchlorate dihydrate, [Hg₂(Caf)₂](ClO₄)₂(H₂O)₂, were grown from aqueous solutions of mercurous perchlorate and caffeine by isothermal evaporation at ambient temperature. The crystal structure (monoclinic, P2₁/n, Z = 4, a = 1628.0(2), b = 780.4(1), c = 2229.6(3) pm, β = 99.84(1)°, R₁(all data) = 0.0894) contains [trans‐Caf‐Hg‐Hg‐Caf]²⁺ cations with a Hg‐Hg distance of 250.88(6) pm, Hg‐N (bond) distances of 214.4(6) and 215.1(6) pm and Hg‐Hg‐N angles of 176.9(2) and 165.1(2)°, respectively. These cations are attached via weak Hg‐O contacts to dimers which are further arranged to leave large channels into which one crystal water molecule is included. The second water molecule and the two perchlorate anions are weakly attracted to one Hg atom.     

Zwitterionic Melaminium Trichloromercurate(II), [MelH+HgCl3‐](Mel)

Colourless long and thin needles of the reaction product of melamine with mercuric chloride in water/methanol, [MelH⁺HgCl₃^‐](Mel), crystallize with a structure that contains zwitterionic molecules [MelH⁺HgCl₃^‐] and “free” melamine (Mel) molecules; monoclinic, P2₁, Z = 2, a = 939.43(18), b = 682.80(9), c = 1218.9(2) pm, β = 99.61(2)°, R(all) = 0.0291, T = 20 °C.     

Molekül‐ und Kristallstruktur von Quecksilber(II)‐α‐Amino‐γ‐methylmercapto‐butyrat,Hg(Met)2

Molecular and Crystal Structure of Mercuric α‐Amino‐γ‐methyl‐mercapto‐butyrate, Hg(Met)₂ The mercuric salt of deprotonated methionine, Hg(Met)₂, was obtained as colourless needles from aqueous solutions of methionine and HgCl₂ or HgO, respectively. The crystal structure (monoclinic, P2₁, Z = 2, a = 984, 2(2), 507, 96(6), c = 1574, 2(3) pm, β = 93, 05(2)°; R_all = 0, 055) exhibits formula‐like molecules with strong Hg—N coordination at a distance of 216 pm; one oxygen atom adds to a chelate like N—Hg—O coordination. Stacking of these molecules adds two oxygen atoms of different methionate anions to an effective 2+2+2 ?octahedral”? coordination around the mercuric ion. Thereby a layer structure parallel (001) is formed with the methyl‐mercapto function on top and bottom of these layers.     

Kristallstruktur von Hexamincyclotriphosphazen,P3N3(NH2)6

Crystal Structure of Hexamine Cyclotriphosphazene, P₃N₃(NH₂)₆ In the presence of KNH₂ hexamine cyclotriphosphazene semi ammoniate (molar ratio 12:1) in NH₃ gives crystals of solvent free P₃N₃(NH₂)₆ within 5 d at 130°C and p(NH₃) = 110 bar. The structure was solved by X-rax methods: P₃N₃(NH₂)₆: P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 10.889(6) Å, b = 5.9531(6) Å, c = 13.744(8) Å, β = 97.83(3)°, Z(F_o) = 1 721 with (F_o)² ≥ 3σ(F_o)², Z(var.) = 157, R/R_w = 0,036/0,041 The structure contains columns of molecules P₃N₃(NH₂)₆ all in the same orientation. The six-membered rings within one molecule have boat conformation. The columns are stacked together in a way that one is surrounded by four others shifted by half a lattice constant in direction [010]. Strong hydrogen bridge-bonds N? H…?N connect molecules within the columns and between them.     

Na7I2(OH)5: Ein Hydroxidiodid im System NaOH/NaI

Na₇I₂(OH)₅: A Hydroxide Iodide in the System NaOH/NaI The pseudobinary system NaOH/NaI is investigated by X-ray methods. The crystal structure of the compound Na₇I₂(OH)₅ was solved by single crystal data: Na₇I₂(OH)₅: P4/nmm, Z = 2, a = 7.748(2) Å, c = 10.260(3) Å, Z(F_o) = 443 with (F_o)² ≥ 3σ(F_o)², Z(parameter) = 28, R/R_w = 0.044/0.059 Na₇I₂(OH)₅ crystallizes in a new type of structure which contains puckered layers of ∞²[Na₇(OH)₅²⁺] connected via iodide ions.     

Zwei Mercuri‐Ammin‐Komplexe: [Hg(NH3)2][HgCl3]2 und [Hg(NH3)4](ClO4)2

Two Mercuric Ammoniates: [Hg(NH₃)₂][HgCl₃]₂ and [Hg(NH₃)₄](ClO₄)₂ [Hg(NH₃)₂][HgCl₃]₂ ( 1 ) is obtained by saturating an equimolar solution of HgCl₂ and NH₄Cl with Hg(NH₂)Cl at 75 °C. 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pmna with a = 591.9(1) pm, b = 800.3(1) pm, c = 1243.3(4) pm, Z = 2. The structure consists of linear cations [Hg(NH₃)₂]²⁺ and T‐shaped anions [HgCl₃]^—. The coordination sphere of mercury is ?effectively”? completed to compressed hexagonal bipyramids and distorted octahedra, respectively. Single crystals of [Hg(NH₃)₄](ClO₄)₂ ( 2 ) are obtained by passing gaseous ammonia through a solution of mercuric perchlorate, while the solution was cooled to temperatures below 10 °C. 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 791.52(9) pm, b = 1084.3(2) pm, c = 1566.4(2) pm, β = 120.352(1)°, Z = 4. The structure consists of compressed [Hg(NH₃)₄]²⁺ tetrahedra and perchlorate anions. The packing of the heavy atoms Hg and Cl is analogous to the baddeleyite (α‐ZrO₂) type of structure.     

K2Br(OH) und Rb2Br(OH): Zwei neue ternäre Alkalimetallhalogenidhydroxide mit ausgeprägter Strukturverwandtschaft zu KOH bzw. RbOH

K₂Br(OH) and Rb₂Br(OH): Two New Ternary Alkali Metal Halide Hydroxides with a Pronounced Structural Relationship to KOH resp. RbOH Two isotypic compounds K₂Br(OH) and Rb₂Br(OH) were prepared in the systems KOH/KBr and RbOH/RbBr. Their structures were determined by single crystal X-ray methods: K₂Br(OH): P2₁/m, Z = 2, a = 6.724(1) Å, b = 4.272(4) Å, c = 8.442(2) Å, β = 108.14(2)°, Z(F_o) = 651 with (F_o)² ≥ 3σ(F_o)², Z(parameter) = 28, R/R_w = 0.041/0.047 Rb₂Br(OH): P2₁/m, Z = 2, a = 6.918(3) Å, b = 4.483(2) Å, c = 8.850(5) Å, β = 108.08(6)°, Z(F_o) = 326 mit (F_o)² ≥ 3σ(F_o)², Z(parameter) = 27, R/R_w = 0.074/0.082. The compounds are built up by chains of [M₂(OH)⁺] connected via Br^?. The structure of the chains as well as their orientation to one another show a pronounced relationship to the structures of the room temperature modifications of the isotypic binary hydroxides KOH and RbOH.     

Effects on Coordination of Thioether Sites. 4. Structural Analysis of η3-Tripodal Ligand Manganese(I) Complexes

Crystal structures of a series of manganese(I) complexes containing tripodal ligands were determined. For [η³-{CH₃C(CH₂PPh₂)₂(CH₂SPh)-P,P′,S}Mn(CO)₃]PF₆ ( 1 ): a = 10.856(3) Å, b = 19.698(3) Å, c = 17.596(5) Å, β = 96.17(2)°, monoclinic, Z = 4, P2₁/c, R(F_o) = 0.068, R_w(F_o) = 0.055 for 3617 reflections with I_o > 2σ(I_o). For [η³-{CH₃C(CH₂PPh₂)(CH₂SPh)₂-P,P′,S}Mn(CO)₃]PF₆ ( 2 ): a = 9.890(2) Å, b = 20.403(4) Å, c = 10.269(3) Å, β = 117.44(2)°, monoclinic, Z = 2, P2_l, R(F_o) = 0.050, R_w(F_o) = 0.037 for 1760 reflections with I_o > 2σ(I_o). For [η³-{CH₃C(CH₂PPh₂)₂(CH₂S)-P,P′,S}Mn(CO)₃] ( 4 ): a = 8.191(7) Å, b = 10.495(3) Å, c = 19.858(6) Å, α = 99.61(2)°, β = 96.17(2)°, γ = 92.70(4)°, triclinic, Z = 2, P-I, R(F_o) = 0.048, R_w(F_o) = 0.039 for 2973 reflections with I_o > 2σ(I_o). There is no significant difference in the bond lengths of Mn-S bonds among three species in their crystal structures [2.325(2) Å in 1; 2.358(4) in 2; 2.380(2) in 4], but the better donating ability of thiolate in complex 4 appears on the lower frequencies of its carbonyl stretching absorptions.     

Die Kristallstruktur von [MoO2F2(2,2′-Bipyridyl)]

The Crystal Structure of [MoO₂F₂(2,2′-bipyridyl)] The title compound crystallizes in the space group P2₁/n with a = 869.6(1), b = 1390.1(3), c = 959.0(1) pm, β = 110.967(5)°, Z = 4; structure determination with 1718 observed independent reflections, R = 0.031. The compound consists of molecules having two cis oxo ligands and a bipyridyl chelate in the MoO₂ plane.     

Phosphanimin‐ und Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe von Beryllium. Kristallstrukturen von [BeCl2(HNPPh3)2], [BeCl(HNPPh3)2(Py)]Cl und [Be3Cl2(NPPh3)4]

Phosphanimine and Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Beryllium. Crystal Structures of [BeCl₂(HNPPh₃)₂], [BeCl(HNPPh₃)₂(Py)]Cl, and [Be₃Cl₂(NPPh₃)₄] Tetraphenylphosphonium hexachlorodiberyllate, (Ph₄P)₂[Be₂Cl₆], reacts with lithium phosphoraneiminate, [LiNPPh₃]₆, in dichloromethane to give the three‐nuclear beryllium phosphoraneiminate [Be₃Cl₂(NPPh₃)₄] ( 3 ). As a by‐product the phosphaneimine complex [BeCl₂(HNPPh₃)₂] ( 1 ) can be isolated, which reacts with pyridine to give the ionic complex [BeCl(HNPPh₃)₂(Py)]Cl ( 2 ). On the other hand, the silylated phosphanimine Me₃SiNP(p‐tolyl)₃ ( 5 ) does not react with BeCl₂ or (Ph₄P)₂[Be₂Cl₆] forming the expected phosphoraneiminates. From CH₂Cl₂ solutions only the amino‐phosphonium salt [(C₇H₇)₃PNH₂]Cl ( 4 ) can be obtained. The compounds 1 ‐ 5 are characterized by single X‐ray analyses and by IR spectroscopy. 1 ·C₇H₈: Space group C2/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1408.9(2), b = 1750.9(2), c = 1633.2(2) pm, β = 106.50(1)°; R₁ = 0.0385. 1 forms a molecular structure with short Be—N distances of 169.8(3) pm. 2 ·Py: Space group P1¯, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 969.5(1), b = 2077.1(2), c = 2266.4(2) pm, α = 72.24(1)°, β = 87.16(1)°, γ = 77.42(2)°, R₁ = 0.0776. 2 forms ion pairs in which the NH atoms of the phosphaneimine ligands act as hydrogen bridges with the chloride ion. The HNPPh₃ ligand realizes short Be—N bonds of 169.0(6) pm, the Be—N distance of the pyridine molecule is 182.5(6) pm. 3 ·3CH₂Cl₂: Space group P1¯, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1333.2(2), b = 1370.2(2), c = 2151.8(3) pm, α = 107.14(1)°, β = 91.39(1)°, γ = 105.15(1)°, R₁ = 0.0917. The structure of the three‐nuclear molecule 3 corresponds with a Be²⁺ ion which is tetrahedrally coordinated by the nitrogen atoms of two {ClBe(NPPh₃)₂}^— chelates. 4 ·CH₂Cl₂: Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1206.6(2), b = 1798.0(2), c = 1096.2(1) pm, β = 97.65(1)°, R₁ = 0.0535. 4 forms dimeric units in which the NH₂ groups of the [(C₇H₇)₃PNH₂]⁺ cations act as hydrogen bridges with the chloride ions to give centrosymmetric eight‐membered rings. 5 : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1074.3(2), b = 2132.2(3), c = 1075.5(2) pm, β = 110.68(1)°, R₁ = 0.0664. 5 forms molecules with distances PN of 154.6(3), SiN of 168.8(3) pm, and bond angle SiNP of 134.4(2)°.     

Einkristallzüchtung und Strukturverfeinerung von RbAu und CsAu

Single-Crystal Growth and Structure Refinement of RbAu and CsAu Single-crystals of RbAu and CsAu were obtained by the reaction of the alkalimetal azides with gold-powder at 400°C. The structures were determined from X-ray single-crystal diffraktometer data: space group Pm3m, Z = 1; RbAu, a = 4.098(1) Å, R/R_w(w = 1) = 0.011/0.011, N(F_o²) ≥ 3σ(F_o²) = 41 and N(var.) = 4; CsAu, a = 4.258(1) Å, R/R_w(w = 1) = 0.009/0.010, N(F_o²) ≥ 3σ(F_o²) = 34 and N(var.) = 4. Both compounds crystallize in the completely ordered CsCl-type with neglible deviations from the ideal 1:1-composition.     

Reaktionen von MoNCl3 und WNCl3 mit elementarem Fluor. Kristallstrukturen von [MoO2F2(THF)2] und [WF4(NCl)(CH3CN)]

Reactions of MoNCl₃ and WNCl₃ with Elemental Fluorine. Crystal Structures of [MoO₂F₂(THF)₂] and [WF₄(NCl)(CH₃CN)] The nitrido chlorides MoNCl₃ and WNCl₃ as well as WCl₄(NCl) react with elemental fluorine forming the N-chloro imido complexes MoF₄(NCl) and WF₄(NCl), which were characterized by IR spectroscopy. With tetrahydrofurane MoF₄(NCl) reacts to give [MoF₄(NCl)(THF)], which in THF solution slowly converts into [MoO₂F₂(THF)₂]. From WF₄(NCl) with acetonitrile the complex [WF₄(NCl)(CH₃CN)] is obtained. Both donor acceptor complexes were characterized by crystal structure determinations. [MoO₂F₂(THF)₂] : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, structure solution with 1823 unique reflections, R = 0.033 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?40°C: a = 636.2, b = 1119.5, c = 1625.2 pm; β = 93.92(1)º. The compound has a monomeric molecular structure with the fluorine atoms in trans-position to one another and with the oxygen atoms of the THF molecules in trans to the oxo ligands. [WF₄(NCl)(CH₃CN)] : Space group P2₁/m, Z = 2, structure solution with 1119 unique reflections, R = 0.038 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 511.7, b = 714.9, c = 1002.5 pm; β = 102.59(10)º. The compound has a monomeric molecular structure in which the nitrogen atom of the acetonitrile molecule coordinates in trans-position to the N-chloro imido group W?N? Cl. The structural parameters of this group are WN = 172.2 pm, NCl = 161.1 pm, WNCl = 178.6º.     

Ungewöhnliche Koordinationspolyeder um Sauerstoff in Li4Cl(OH)3

Unusual Coordination Polyhedra around Oxygen in Li₄Cl(OH)₃ The pseudobinary system LiOH/LiCl was investigated by X-ray methods. Two compounds, Li₄Cl(OH)₃ and Li₂Cl(OH), were obtained. The crystal structure of Li₄Cl(OH)₃ solved by single-crystal methods is delt with. For Li₂Cl(OH) powder diffraction data are given: Li₄Cl(OH)₃: P2₁/m, Z = 2, a = 5.4096(8) Å, b = 7.382(2) Å, c = 6.2076(8) Å, β = 94.40(1)°, Z(F_o) with (F_o)² ≧ 3σ(F_o)² = 483, Z (parameter) = 50, R/R_w = 0.022/0.025 Li₂Cl(OH): Pmma, Z = 2, a = 7.680(8) Å, b = 4.001(7) Å, c = 3.899(6) Å The hydroxide rich compound crystallizes in a new type of structure which contains puckered layers [Li₄(OH)₃⁺] connected via chloride ions.     

The Helical Coordination Polymer Ag(Nic)2(NO3)

Single crystals of Ag(Nic)₂(NO₃) were obtained from an aqueous solution of silver nitrate and nicotine as plate‐like colourless crystals. The crystal structure (monoclinic, P2₁, Z = 2, a = 933.3(2), b = 1136.8(2), c = 1024.3(2) pm, β = 94.49(2)°) consists of helical chains in which one nicotine molecule bridges with both the pyridine‐N and the pyrrol‐N coordinating and with a second nicotine molecule terminally coordinating with the pyridine‐N. A monodentate nitrate‐O is completing the coordination sphere of Ag⁺ to a distorted tetrahedron. Ag–N distances (229‐240 pm) attest for a rather strong attraction of the nicotine molecules to Ag(I) and thereby constitute essentially a one‐dimensional, helical coordination polymer according to the formulation Ag(Nic1)_2/2(Nic2)_1/1(NO₃)_1/1.     

Na5Br(OH)4: Darstellung und Kristallstruktur einer Verbindung im System NaOH/NaBr

Na₅Br(OH)₄: Synthesis and Structure of a Compound in the System NaOH/NaBr The pseudobinary system NaOH/NaBr is investigated by X-ray methods. The structure of the compound Na₅Br(OH)₄ was solved by single crystal data: Na₅Br(OH)₄: Pnma, Z = 8, a = 11.846(2) Å, b = 18.782(4) Å, c = 6.431(1) Å, Z(F_o) = 1 202 with (F_o)² ≥ 3σ(F_o)², Z(parameter) = 100, R/R_w = 0.030/0.035 The compound crystallizes in a new type of structure. Pairs of octahedra around O by 5 Na and 1 H to [Na₅(OH)]₂ are orientated in such a way to one another that two ions OH^? form a parallelogram hinting to unusual bent hydrogen bridge bonding.     

Mercuric Bis(N‐imino‐methyl‐formamidate), Hg(Imf)2

Single crystals of mercuric bis(N‐imino‐methyl‐formamidate), Hg(Imf)₂, were obtained from aqueous solutions of 1,2,4‐triazole and Hg(NO₃)₂·2H₂O. The crystal structure [monoclinic, P2₁/c (no. 14), a = 499.6(2), b = 1051.2(4), c = 711.1(3) pm, β = 117.55(1)°, Z = 2, R₁ for 890 reflections with I₀>2σ(I₀): 0.0369] contains linear centrosymmetric Hg(Imf)₂ molecules with Hg–N distances of only 203.5(7) pm. Two plus two intra‐ and intermolecular nitrogen atoms add to an effective coordination number of 6.     

Anhydrous Mercurous Chlorate,Hg2(ClO3)2

Colourless single crystals of the anhydrous mercurous chlorate were grown from a solution of mercuric oxide (HgO) in chloric acid (HClO₃) in the presence of elemental mercury. The crystal structure (monoclinic, P2₁/n, Z = 4, a = 816.59(12), b = 641.02(5), c = 1290.3(2) pm, β = 97.506(12)°, R(all) = 0.0317) contains trans‐O₂ClO‐Hg‐Hg‐OClO₂ molecules with a Hg‐Hg distance of 251.03(4) pm, Hg‐O (bond) distances of 218 and 224 pm and Hg‐Hg‐O angles of 177 and 165°, respectively.     

Rb2I(OH): Ein Hydroxidiodid im System RbOH/RbI

Rb₂I(OH): A Hydroxide Iodide in the System RbOH/RbI The pseudobinary system RbOH/RbI was investigated by X-ray methods. The crystal structure of Rb₂I(OH) was solved by single crystal data: Rb₂I(OH): Pnma, Z = 4, a = 7.748(1) Å, b = 5.654(2) Å,c = 13.254(2) Å Z(F_o) with (F_o)² ? 3σ = (F_o)² = 449, Z (parameter) = 25, R/R_w = 0.021/0.023 Rb₂I(OH) crystallizes in a new type of structure, built up by a three dimensional network of [Rb₂(OH)⁺] containing the iodide ions.     

LiLa2F3(SO4)2 und LiEr2F3(SO4)2: Fluoridsulfate der Selten‐Erd‐Elemente mit Lithium

LiLa₂F₃(SO₄)₂ and LiEr₂F₃(SO₄)₂: Fluoride‐Sulfates of the Rare‐Earth Elements with Lithium The reaction of LiF with the anhydrous sulfates M₂(SO₄)₃ (M = La, Er) in sealed gold ampoules yields single crystals of the pseudo quaternary compounds LiLa₂F₃(SO₄)₂ and LiEr₂F₃(SO₄)₂. According to X‐ray single crystal investigations, LiLa₂F₃(SO₄)₂ crystallizes with the monoclinic (I2/a, Z = 4, a = 828.3(2), b = 694.7(1), c = 1420.9(3) pm, β = 95.30(2)°, R_all = 0.0214) and LiEr₂F₃(SO₄)₂ with the orthorhombic crystal system (Pbcn, a = 1479.1(2), b = 633.6(1), c = 813.7(1) pm, R_all = 0.0229). A common feature of both structures is a dimeric unit of metal atoms connected via three fluoride ions. This leads to relatively short metal‐metal distances (La³⁺–La³⁺: 389 pm, Er³⁺–Er³⁺: 355 pm). In LiLa₂F₃(SO₄)₂, Li⁺ is surrounded by four oxygen atoms of four sulfate groups and one fluoride ion in form of a trigonal bipyramid, in LiEr₂F₃(SO₄)₂ two further fluoride ligands are attached.     

Schwefelverbrückte Kupferkomplexe mit Farbstoffliganden

Sulfur Bridged Copper Complexes with dye Ligands By a three step synthesis the dye Et₂N-C₆H₄-NN-C₆H₄-SSiMe₃ ( 1 ) (azo-SSiMe₃) can be prepared, which reacts with copper(I) chloride under the cleavage of Me₃SiCl forming different sulphur bridged complexes. Depending on the presence of different phosphine ligands the compounds [Cu₂(S-azo)₂(PEt₃)₃] ( 2 ), [Cu₂(S-azo)₂(PnPr₃)₃] ( 3 ) and [Cu₃(S-azo)₃(PPh₃)₄] ( 4 ) can be obtained. These as well as the silylated dye 1 could be isolated and characterised as single crystals ( 1 : space group , a = 769, 2(2) pm, b = 943, 0(2) pm, c = 1419, 4(3) pm, α = 89, 09(3)°, β = 76, 40(3)°, γ = 87, 40(3)°, Z = 2; 2 : space group P2₁/c, a = 1142, 3(2) pm, b = 2233, 7(5) pm, c = 2391, 8(5) pm, β = 102, 84(3)°, Z = 4; 3 : space group P2₁/c, a = 1076, 0(2) pm, b = 1858, 4(4) pm, c = 3284, 1(7) pm, β = 95, 10(3)°, Z = 4; 4 : space group , a = 1353, 9(3) pm, b = 1615, 8(3) pm, c = 29966, 6(3) pm, α = 92, 24(3)°, β = 97, 48(3)°, γ = 98, 83(3)°, Z = 2). The UV-VIS spectra of 1 - 4 are dominated by a strong absorption of the diethylamino azobenzene group. Compared to 1 compounds 2 and 3 show a strong bathochromic shift of the absorption maximum, 4 shows a weaker shift.