Copper(II) Complexes with Ethyl [(Pyrazolo-1-carbothioyl)-amino]acetate Derivatives: Synthesis and Structure

Optically active derivative of the natural monoterpene (+)-3-carene, namely, ethyl (3bS,4aR)-[(3,4,4-trimethyl-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydrocyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazole-1-carbothioyl)-amino]acetate (HL¹) and ethyl [(3,5-dimethyl-pyrazole-1-carbothioyl)-amino]acetate (HL²) were synthesized. Paramagnetic complexes [CuL¹Cl] _n (I) and [Cu₂L² ₂Cl₂] (II) were prepared. According to X-ray diffraction data, complex Iwith anion of (+)-3-carene derivative has chain structure, whereas complex IIwith anion of HL², which has no carbocyclic fragments, is a pseudodimer. Organic anions act as tetradentate bridging, cyclic ligands forming five-membered CuN₃C and CuNOC₂metal cycles. Coordination polyhedron of Cu(ClN₂O + S) in complexes Iand IIis a square pyramid. The values of _efffor complexes Iand II(1.88 and 1.84 _B, respectively) are constant in the temperature interval 78–300 K, which means that the unpaired electrons of Cu(II) ions do not exhibit any noticeable exchange interactions.     

Chiral complexes of PdCl<Subscript>2</Subscript> with hydroxypyrazolylquinoline and pyrazolylquinoline based on the monoterpenoid (+)-3-carene: Synthesis and structures

The chiral complexes [PdL¹Cl₂] (I) and [PdL²Cl₂] (II) (where L¹ and L² are hydroxypyrazolylquinoline and pyrazolylquinoline, respectively, based on the monoterpenoid (+)-3-carene) were obtained and examined using X-ray diffraction. The crystal structures of complexes I and II are built from mononuclear acentric molecules. The Pd²⁺ ions coordinate two N atoms of the chelating bidentate ligand L¹ or L² and two Cl atoms. The coordination polyhedron Cl₂N₂ is a square distorted in a tetrahedral manner. In structure I, adjacent molecules are linked by intermolecular contacts and hydrogen bonds Cl···H-O, which gives rise to chains aligned with the axis x. In structure II, contacts that are substantially shorter than the van der Waals interactions were not detected.     

Binuclear Copper(II) Complexes with (1R*,4S*)-1-N-Morpholino-n-menth-8-en-2-one E-oxime: Synthesis,Structure, and Magnetic Properties

Copper(II) complexes with (1R*,4S*)-1-N-morpholino-n-menth-8-en-4-one (HL), namely, [Cu₂(HL)₂Cl₄] (I) and [Cu₂(HL)LCl₃] · CH₃CN (II), were synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis, magnetic susceptibility, and EPR methods. The complexes have binuclear structures. In compound I, the coordination polyhedron of CuCl₃N₂ is a square pyramid in planar Cu₂Cl₂ metal cycle; the exchange couplings of unpaired electrons of Cu(II) ions are weak. Complex II incorporates polyhedra of CuCl₂N₂ (flattened tetrahedron) and of CuCl₂N₂O (trigonal bipyramid). The Cu₂ClNO metal cycle is nonplanar with antiferromagnetic exchange coupling and exchange parameter –2J = 182 cm^–1. The EPR spectrum of compound I are analyzed.     

Cu(II) Complexes with Optically Active α-Alkylamino Oximes of Caryophyllene Type: Synthesis,Structure, and Properties

Paramagnetic complexes Cu(HL¹)Cl₂ (I), Cu(HL²)Cl₂ · 2H₂O (II), and Cu(HL¹)Br₂ (III) are synthesized by the reaction of copper(II) halides with the optically active -alkylamino oximes HL¹ and HL² of caryophyllene type. Crystal and molecular structures of complex I are determined. The crystals are orthorhombic: a = 9.038(2) Å, b = 11.990(2) Å, c = 11.990(2) Å, V = 2004.8(7) ų, space group P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4, (calcd) = 1.812 g/cm³, R ₁ = 0.0632. In a mononuclear complex I, the coordination polyhedron of CuCl₂N₂ is a distorted square. The structures of complexes II and III are suggested on the basis of EPR, IR and Raman spectroscopy data.     

Nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes with chiral bis-α-thiooxime,the derivative of natural terpenoid (+)-3-carene: Synthesis and structures

Chiral bis-α-thiooxime (H₂L¹), the derivative of the natural monoterpenoid (+)-3-carene, was synthesized and used to prepare paramagnetic complexes of the composition M(H₂L¹)Cl₂ (M=Ni, Cu). The crystal structures of [Ni(H₂L¹)Cl₂] (I) and [Cu(H₂L¹)Cl₂] (II) were determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. Crystals I and II consist of mononuclear acentric molecules. The Ni²⁺ ion in a molecule of complex I coordinates two N atoms and two S atoms of a tetradentate chelating ligand (the H₂L¹ molecule) and two Cl atoms. The NiCl₂N₂S₂ coordination core forms octahedron compressed along the apical N atoms. In a molecule of complex II, the Cu²⁺ ion coordinates two S atoms and the N atom of a tridentate chelating H₂L¹ ligand and two Cl atoms. The CuCl₂NS₂ coordination core forms a trigonal bipyramid.     

Synthesis of optically active Zn(II) complexes with thiosemicarbazones of (+)-camphor (L) and (−)-carvone (L1). The crystal structures of L and [Zn(L)2Cl2]

The optically active complexes [Zn(L)₂Cl₂] (I) and [Zn(L¹)₂Cl₂] (II) (L and L¹ are thiosemicar-bazones of (+)-camphor and (?)-carvone, respectively) were obtained. The crystal structures of L and complex I were determined by X-ray diffraction. The structure of L consists of hydrogen-bonded molecules united into chains. The crystal structure of complex I is built from mononuclear molecules. The coordination polyhedron of the Zn atom is a distorted tetrahedron Cl₂S₂. The molecule L functions as a monodentate ligand. According to data from IR spectroscopy, complex II is structurally similar to complex I.     

Preparation and structure of cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes with 3-amino-5-(α/β)pyridyl-1, 2, 4-triazoles

Summary Complexes of bidentate 3-amino-5-()-pyridyl-1,2,4-triazole (L¹) and 3-amino-5-()-pyridyl-1, 2, 4-triazole (L²) of composition [ML¹Cl₂·H₂O], [ML²Cl₂·H₂O], [ML ₃ ^2/1 Cl₂] and [ML ₃ ^2/2 Cl₂] [M=Co^II, Ni^II, Cu^II, M=Zn^II] have been prepared and characterized by elemental analyses, i.r., u.v./visible, e.s.r. spectra, magnetic moments and molar conductances.     

Copper(II) Complexes with Chiral Ligands Containing Fragments of Monoterpenoids and Amino Acid Esters

Complexes [CuL¹Cl₂] (I), [CuL²Cl₂] · EtOH (II), and Cu₂L³Cl₄ (III) containing esters of the N-derivatives of optically active amino acids based on (+)-3-carene (L¹, L²) and (?)-α-pinene (L³) are synthesized. The crystal and molecular structures of compounds I and II are determined by X-ray diffraction analyses (CIF files CCDC nos. 1560071 (I), 1560072 (II)). The crystal structure of compound I consists of mononuclear complex molecules. In the structure of compound II, the unit cell contains two crystallographically independent molecules of mononuclear complex [CuL²Cl₂] and two EtOH molecules. Ligands L¹ and L² perform the tridentate-chelating function by the N atoms of the NH and NOH groups and by the O atom of the C=O group. In compounds I and II, the coordination polyhedra Cl₂N₂O of the Cu atoms are trigonal bipyramid. According to the data of IR and electronic spectroscopy, binuclear complex III has similar coordination polyhedra. The experimental values of μ_eff for compounds I, II, and III at 300 K are 1.93, 1.88, and 2.71 μB. For complex III, the μ_eff(T) dependence in a range of 2–300 K indicates a weak ferromagnetic exchange interaction.     

Co(III) complexes with optically active bis(menthane), pinano-para-menthane, carano-para-menthane, and bis(carane) propylenediaminodioximes

Novel optical ligands bis(menthane) (H₂L¹), pinano-para-menthane (H₂L²), and carano-para-menthane (H₂L³) propylenediaminodioximes are obtained. Diamagentic Co(III) complexes of the composition Co(HL¹)Cl₂ (I), Co(HL²)Cl₂ (II), Co(HL³)Cl₂ (III), and Co(HL⁴)Cl₂ · H₂O(IV) are synthesized by reactions of CoCl₂ with H₂L¹, H₂L², H₂L³ and bis(carane) propylenediaminodioxime (H₂L⁴) in ethanol in air. The crystal and molecular structures of compound I is determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystals are monoclinic with the unit cell parameters a = 7.8385(3) Å, b = 11.4074(6) Å, c = 14.9509(6) Å, β = 104.278(2)°, V = 1295.57(10) ų, Z = 2, ρ(calcd) = 1.367 g/cm³, F(000) = 564, M = 533.41, space group P2₁. The crystal structure of complex I consists of individual mononuclear molecules. The Co³⁺ ion coordinates four N atoms of tetradentate cycle-forming anionic ligand and two Cl atoms. The coordination polyhedron of Cl₂N₄ is a distorted octahedron. The ¹³C and ¹H NMR spectra of the complexes synthesized confirm coordination of four N atoms of a ligand.     

Copper(II) Complexes with N-(3-Hydroximino-2-methylbutan-2-yl)methylamine (HL): Synthesis and Properties. Crystal and Molecular Structures of [Cu(HL)Cl2] and [Cu(HL)(H2O)2SO4]n

Paramagnetic copper(II) complexes with N-(3-hydroximino-2-methylbutan-2-yl)methylamine (HL), namely, Cu(HL)Cl₂(I), Cu(HL)(SO₄) · 2H₂O (II), and Cu(HL)(NO₃)₂(III), were obtained. The crystal structures of I and II were determined. The blue crystals of these compounds are monoclinic. For I(C₆H₁₄Cl₂CuN₂O): a = 8.820(1) Å, b = 6.511(1) Å, c = 18.255(2) Å, = 92.86(1)° V = 1047.0(2) ų, space group P2₁/c, _calcd = 1.679 g/cm³, Z = 4 for R ₁ = 0.0250; for II(C₆H₁₈CuN₂O₇S): a = 9.999(2) Å, b = 9.927(2) Å, c = 12.963(3) Å, = 106.37(3)°, V = 1234.5(4) ų, space group P2₁/c, _calcd = 1.753 g/cm³, Z = 4 for R ₁ = 0.0324. Crystals of I have a molecular structure. The Cu coordination polyhedron is a square bipyramid (2N + 2Cl + Cl + Cl) due to additional contacts with two Cl atoms from the neighboring molecules. Structure II is built from polymeric chains. The environment of the Cu atom is a distorted cis-octahedron (2N + 2O(H₂O) + 2O(SO₄)). Complexes I–IIIare characterized by IR and EPR spectroscopy.     

Crystal Structure of 1,10-Diazonia-18-crown-6 Bis(hydrogen oxalate) and 1,10-Diazonia-18-crown-6 Oxalate Dihydrate

An X-ray diffraction study has been performed to study the crystal structure of 1,10-diazonia-18-crown-6 bis(hydrogen oxalate) [H₂DA18C6]²⁺·2C₂HO ₄ ^- (I) and 1,10-diazonia-18-crown-6 oxalate dihydrate [H₂DA18C6]²⁺·2C₂O ₄ ^- ·2H₂O (II). Crystals I are triclinic: space group , a = 7.825, b = 7.861, c = 9.349 , = 97.28, = 110.22, = 99.12°, Z = 1. Crystals II are monoclinic: space group P2 ₁ /n, a = 8.783, b = 10.640, c = 10.225 , = 97.04°, Z = 2. The structures of I and II were solved by direct methods and refined by the full-matrix least-squares procedure anisotropically to R = 0.036 (I) and 0.042 (II) for all 2206 (I) and 1990 (II) unique reflections measured (CAD-4 automatic diffractometer, CuK ). In the crystal structures, the ionic complexes (salts) I and II are not individual guest–host complex molecules but are parts of complex (infinite in two directions) three-dimensional layers of H-bonded molecular anions and DA18C6 dications (and water molecules in II). In structures I and II, the centrosymmetric DA18C6 dications have different conformations: two-angle in I and four-angle in II. The unusual four-angle conformation of the DA18C6 dication was found for the first time.     

Organosilicon Amine Gels Based on 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane, Cobalt(II) or Chromium(III) Clorides, and Triethoxysilane

Organosilicon gels [Co(NH₂R²)₂Cl₂] and [Cr(NH₂R²)₃Cl₃], containing a diaminodichloride complex of cobalt(II) and triaminotrichloride complex of chromium(III) (R² = CH₂CH₂CH₂SiO(OEt)), were synthesized by the hydrolysis of complexes [Co(NH₂R¹)₂Cl₂] (I) and [Cr(NH₂R¹)₃Cl₃] (II) incorporating peripheral triethoxysilyl groups (R¹ = CH₂CH₂CH₂Si(OEt)₃). The coprecipitated [Co(NH₂R²)₂Cl₂] · 4NH₂R³, [Cr(NH₂R²)₃Cl₃] · 6NH₂R³, [Co(NH₂R²)₂Cl₂] · 2SiO₂, and [Cr(NH₂R²)₃Cl₃] ·xSiO₂ · (3 – x)SiHO_1.5 (R³ = CH₂CH₂CH₂SiO_1.5) gels were obtained by cohydrolysis of complexes I and II with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane or triethoxysilane. Interaction with SiH(OEt)₃ is accompanied by the decomposition of silicon hydride groups and the formation of tetraethoxysilane derivatives. The heating of dry gels in a flow of argon or oxygen to 600° results in the formation of amorphous silica having a specific surface area 2–467 m²/g and containing crystalline metals, their chlorides, oxides, silicates, or carbides.     

Crystal Structure Refinement for 3,5-Dimethyl-1,7-diphenyl-4-(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl)-2,6-diazahepta-2,4-diene and Crystal Structure Determination for Its Hydrochloride

The crystal structure of 3,5-dimethyl-1,7-diphenyl-4-(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl)-2,6-diazahepta-2,4-diene (I) has been refined by X-ray crystallography; the crystal structure of its hydrochloride, C₂₅H₂₄N₅O₆)⁺ Cl^- (II), has been determined. Crystals II are trigonal, space group P3₁₂₁, a = 12.110(3), c = 15.135(3) , Z = 3. The structures of I and II were solved by direct methods and refined by full-matrix least-squares analysis anisotropically to R = 0.065 (I) and 0.049 (II) for all 4083 (I) and 3720 (II) independent (taking into account anomalous scattering for II) measured reflections (CAD-4 automatic diffractometer, MoK ). The configuration and conformation of molecule I in crystal I differ strongly from those of cation II (with a protonated nitrogen-2 atom) in crystal II. In crystal II, cation II has a twofold symmetry axis coinciding with the 2 crystallographic axis; the Cl^- anion lies on the other 2 axis. In crystal II, cations II and Cl^- anions are linked by N-H...Cl^- type hydrogen bonds into infinite (along the z axis) helices around the 3₁ screw axes.     

Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) Complexation with Isatin Aminoguanisone and Nitroaminoguanisone

New complexes of bivalent Co, Ni, and Cu with isatin aminoguanisone (HL) and nitroaminoguanisone (HL¹) of the composition ([Co(HL)₂]Cl₂ (I), [Ni(HL)₂]Cl₂ (II), [Cu(L)Cl] (III), [Co(L¹)₂] (IV), [Ni(L¹)₂] (V), and [Cu(L¹)₂] (VI) are synthesized. Their molecular conductivities and effective magnetic moments are measured and thermal stabilities are studied. The type of the ligand coordination in I–VI is proposed on the basis of IR data. The summary of physicochemical data for I–VI and the energy calculations for their molecules by the molecular mechanics method made it possible to establish stoichiometry of the coordination polyhedra of the complexes.     

Synthesis of binuclear complexes of PdCl2 with chiral ethylenediamine dioxime (H2L1), piperazine dioxime (H2L2), and propylenediamine dioxime (H2L3), the derivatives of the natural monoterpenoid (R)-(+)-limonene. The crystal structures of [Pd2(H2L1)Cl4] and [Pd2(H2L2)Cl4]

The diamagnetic complexes [Pd₂(H₂L¹)Cl₄] (I), [Pd₂(H₂L²)Cl₄] (II), and Pd₂(H₂L³)Cl₄(III) with chiral ligands derived from the natural monoterpenoid (R)-(+)-limonene are obtained (H₂ L¹ is ethylenediamine dioxime, H₂L² is piperazine dioxime, and H₂L³ is propylenediamine dioxime). According to X-ray diffraction data, the crystal structures of complexes I and II are composed of binuclear acentric molecules. The coordination polyhedra PdN₂Cl₂ are trapeziums (squares distorted in a tetrahedral manner) made up of two N atoms of the tetradentate bridging cyclic ligands H₂L¹ and H₂L² and two Cl atoms. The fragments PdCl₂ are trans in the complexes. The ¹³C and ¹H NMR spectra of complexes I and II in CDCl₃ also suggest their binuclear structures.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Diaqua(2.2.2-Cryptand)strontium Dichloride Trihydrate

Absract—Diaqua(2.2.2-Cryptand)strontium dichloride trihydrate [Sr(2.2.2-Crypt)(H₂O)₂]²⁺ · 2Cl^– · 3H₂O (I) was prepared and studied by X-ray diffraction. The triclinic structure of I (space group P , a = 9.152 Å, b = 10.140 Å, c = 15.219 Å, = 88.84°, = 88.19°, = 87.62°, Z = 2) was solved by the direct method and refined by full-matrix least-squares calculations in the anisotropic approximation to R = 0.050 for 4188 independent reflections (CAD4 automated diffractometer, CuK radiation). The structure contains the [Sr(2.2.2-Crypt)(H₂O)₂]²⁺ host–guest cation. The Sr²⁺ cation resides in the 2.2.2-cryptand cavity and is coordinated by all eight heteroatoms (6O + 2N) of the cryptand ligand and by two O atoms of water molecules. The Sr²⁺ coordination polyhedron (C.N. 10) is a highly distorted dibase-centered two-cap trigonal prism. The crystal structure of I contains a branched system of ion–ion (intermolecular) hydrogen bonds O(w)–H···Cl^–, which connect the complex cations, the Cl^– anions, and the crystal water molecules to form infinite thick layers parallel to the yz plane.     

Synthesis,Crystal and Molecular Structures of [Co(MH)2(Thio)2][BF4] · H2O and [Co(DH)2(NH3)2][BF4]

Crystal structures of [Co(MH)₂(Thio)₂][BF₄] · H₂O (I) and [Co(DH)₂(NH₃)₂][BF₄] (II), where MH^– is H₃C–C(NOH)–C(NO^–)–H and DH^– is H₃C–C(NOH)–C(NO^–)–CH₃, were determined by X-ray diffraction. The crystals are monoclinic, space group C2/c, unit cell parameters (for I and II, respectively): a = 22.018(2) Å, b = 7.943(1) Å, c = 11.681(1) Å, = 92.68(1)° and a = 21.436(2) Å, b = 6.400(2) Å, c = 12.389(2) Å, = 113.13(1)°. In both cases, the Co(III) coordination polyhedron is a centrosymmetrical trans-octahedron, N₄S₂ for I and N₆ for II. In the crystals of I and II, the complex cations and the outer-sphere [BF₄]^– anions (and the crystal water molecules in I) form elaborate hydrogen bonding system.     

Copper(I) π-Complexes with Alkyne Ligands: Synthesis and Crystal Structure of M[CuCl2(HOCH2C≡CCH2OH)] (M = K+, NH+ 4)

Crystals of anionic complexes of the composition M[CuCl₂(HOCH₂CCCH₂OH)], where M = NH₄ ⁺ (I), K⁺ (II), were isolated from concentrated aqueous solutions of CuCl and MCl (M = NH₄ ⁺, K⁺) in the presence of 2-butyne-1,4-diol. Their structures were studied by X-ray diffraction analysis. Isostructural crystals I and II are orthorhombic; Z = 8, space group Ibam; a = 6.735(1) and 6.666(2) Å, b = 17.206(3) and 16.874(6) Å, c = 15.172(3) and 15.032(4) Å, V = 1758(1) and 1691(1) ų, respectively. The compounds are built of individual [CuCl₂(HOCH₂CCCH₂OH)] anions; the NH₄ ⁺ (I) or K⁺ (II) cations are arranged in the voids between the anions. The -coordinated Cu(I) atoms have trigonal-planar environment of two chlorine atoms and CC bond of the 2-butyne-1,4-diol molecule. The Cu–(CC) distances in the -core are 1.892(4) and 1.887(6) Å, CC are 1.233(5) and 1.228(5) Å in I and II, respectively. In complex I, additional hydrogen bonds Cl···H–NH₃ (Cl···H 2.43(4) Å) and O···H–NH₃ (O···H 1.97(3) Å) stabilize the structure.     

Synthesis and structure of binuclear compounds of copper(I) with [(3,5-dimethylpyrazole-1-carbothioyl)-amino]-carboxylic esters

New coordination compounds of copper(I) have been synthesized: [Cu₂L ₂ ¹ Cl₂] (I) and [Cu₂(HL²)₂Br₂] (II), where L¹ is methyl 3-[(3,5-dimethyl-pyrazole-1-carbothioyl)-amino]-propionate, and HL² is ethyl [(3,5-dimethyl-pyrazole-1-carbothioyl)-amino]-acetate. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that the crystal structures of these compounds are built from binuclear molecules. The L¹ and HL² molecules perform the bridging tridentate cyclic function, which results in a closure of two five-membered chelate cycles CuN₂SC and metallocycle Cu₂S₂. Each Cu atom coordinates the N atom of the pyrazole ring, the halogen atom (Cl in I and Br in II), and two S atoms, thus forming a distorted tetrahedron. The Cu₂S₂ metallocycles, the CuN₂SC chelate cycles, and the pyrazole rings are flat. Both CuN₂SC chelate cycles are almost perpendicular to the Cu₂S₂ metallocycle and form a chair conformation. Redox reactions in CuCl₂·2H₂O-L¹-ethanol and CuBr₂-HL²-ethanol systems were examined by EPR spectroscopy.     

Complexes of Cu(II) and Co(II) nitrates with 3-Phenyl-5,5-dimethyl-5,6-dihydro-1,2,4-triazolo[3,4-a]isoquinoline

Complexes of Cu(II) and Co(II) nitrates with 3-phenyl-5,5-dimethyl-5,6-dihydro-1,2,4-triazolo[3,4-a]isoquinoline (L⁰) of the composition [CuL ₂ ⁰ (NO₃)₂] (I) and [CoL ₂ ⁰ (NO₃)₂] · CH₃CN (II) are synthesized and their crystal structures are determined by X-ray diffraction. The L⁰ ligand is coordinated to the metal atoms through the N atom in position 2 of triazole fragment. The coordination polyhedron of the Cu(II) atom is a square with two additional axial vertices, while that of the Co(II) atom is a tetrahedron with two additional vertices. The NO ₃ ^? groups in the structures of I and II perform similar anisobidentate function. Complexes I and II are studied by IR and electronic spectroscopy.