Kinetics of hydrolysis of amino acid esters in presence of aquocomplexes involving ethylenediamine,diethylenetriamine and triethylenetetramine ligands. Part 1-copper(II) and nickel(II)

Summary Aquocomplexes of copper(II) and nickel(II) involving (H₂NCH₂)₂, H₂NCH₂CH₂NHCH₂CH₂NH₂ and H₂NCH₂CH₂NHCH₂CH₂NHCH₂CH₂NH₂ as ligands were prepared and characterised. Using a pH-stat method, the kinetics of the base hydrolysis of amino acid esters such as H₂NCH₂CO₂CH₃·HCl (GE), (HO)C₆H₄CH₂-(NH₂)CO₂CH₃·HCl (TE), CH₃S(CH₂)₂CH(NH₂)CO₂CH₃· HCl (ME), HSCH₂CH(NH₂)CO₂C₂H₅·HCl (CE), (HE) and [—SCH₂CH(NH₂)CO₂CH₃]₂·2HCl (CysE) was studied. These complexes substantially enhance the rate of hydrolysis, the values of the second-order rate constants being some 10–30 times greater than those obtained in the presence of simple metal ions.     

Formation,Characterization, and Stability of Novel Aluminocarbosilazane Macromolecules

Abstract

A novel class of polycarbosilazane?AlCl₃ macromolecules (AlCSZ) with a Si/Al molar ratio of 1 : 1, 2 : 1, and 3 : 1 were prepared by a two‐step reaction, formation of H₂NCH₂CH₂NH₂?AlCl₃ adducts followed by condensation of H₂NCH₂CH₂NH₂ with (CH₃)₂SiCl₂ in an aprotic solvent containing triethylamine base. The resulting AlCSZ materials were examined by elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy (FT‐IR), mass spectrometry (MS), and powder x‐ray diffraction (XRD). The average polycarbosilazane chain–chain distances in the aluminum‐free polycarbosilazane and these AlCSZ macromolecules were estimated from the XRD data and found to be 5.94, 6.75, 6.88, and 7.19 Å, respectively. This demonstrates that AlCl₃ is incorporated between the polycarbosilzane chains and has caused chain–chain expansion. The thermal properties of these AlCSZs were investigated by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). They are air stable white solids but decompose in water forming the corresponding dimethylsiloxane, ethylenediamine, and aluminum oxide.     

Disproportionation of manganese(II) (1-hydroxyethylidene) diphosphonate in reaction with 2-aminoethanol

Reaction of poorly soluble manganese(II) bis(1-hydroxyethylidene)diphosphonate tetrahydrate Mn(H₃L)₂ · 4H₂O with 2-aminoethanol H₂NCH₂CH₂OH in an aqueous solution on heating to 70–80°C causes the initial formation of soluble tris(2-hydroxyethanaminium) manganese(II) bis(1-hydroxyethylidene) diphosphonate Mn(H₃L)₂ · 3H₂NCH₂CH₂OH · 4H₂O, which next disproportionates into poorly soluble 2-hydroxyethanaminium manganese(II) (1-hydroxyethylidene)diphosphonate MnH₂L · H₂NCH₂CH₂OH and metal-cation-free coordination polymer of (1-hydroxyethylidene)diphosphonic acid with 2-aminoethanol. Poorly soluble MnH₂L · H₂NCH₂CH₂OH can be readily converted into the soluble form by treatment with 2-aminoethanol or 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol H₂NC(CH₂OH)₃.     

The Very low-pressure pyrolysis of 2-phenylethylamine. The enthalpy of formation of the aminomethyl radical

The thermal unimolecular decomposition of 2-phenylethylamine (PhCH₂CH₂NH₂) into benzyl and aminomethyl radicals has been studied under very-low-pressure conditions, and the enthalpy of formation of the aminomethyl radicals, ΔH°_{f, 298K} (H₂NCH₂·) = 37.0 ± 2.0 kcal/mol, has been derived from the kinetic data. This result leads to a value for the C—H bond dissociation energy in methylamine, BDE(H₂NCH₂—H) = 94.6 ± 2.0 kcal/mol, which is about 3.4 kcal/mol lower than in C₂H₆ (98 kcal/mol), indicating a sizable stabilization in α-aminoalkyl radicals.     

Organic phosphorus compounds : LXXI. Preparation,properties, and structure of bis(aminomethyl)phosphinic acid, (H2NCH2)2P(O)OH

Bis(aminomethyl)phosphinic acid, (H₂NCH₂)₂P(O)OH · HCl, was prepared by debenzylation of (C₆H₅CH₂NHCH₂)₂P(O)OH · HCl with hydrogen using 5% Pd on C as catalyst, and from bis(t-butylaminomethyl)phosphinic acid, (t-C₄H₉NHCH₂)₂P(O)OH, by isobutylene elimination in concentrated aqueous hydrobromic acid at 175°C in sealed tube. Interaction of bis(chloromethyl)phosphinic acid with ammonia in an autoclave produced methylaminomethylphosphinic acid, CH₃NHCH₂P(O)(OH)₂. A mechanism for the formation of this product is proposed. Several derivatives of (H₂NCH₂)P(O)OH such as (RNHCH₂)₂P(O)OH, R = C₆H₅CO, CICH₂CO, [H₂NHNC(=NH)NHCH₂]₂P(O)OH and [(CH₃)₃SiNHCH₂]₂P(O)OSi(CH₃)₃ were prepared.     

Kinetics of hydrolysis of amino acid esters in the presence of aquocomplexes involving ethylenediamine,diethylenetriamine and triethylenetetramine ligands. Part 2. Cobalt(II), cobalt(III), platinum(II) and palladium(II)

Summary Aquocomplexes of cobalt(II), cobalt(III), palladium(II) and platinum(II) involving (H₂NCH₂)₂, [H₂N(CH₂)₂]₂NH and [H₂N(CH₂)₂NHCH₂]₂ as ligands were prepared and characterized. The kinetics of base hydrolysis of the amino acid esters H₂NCH₂CO₂Me·HCl, HOC₆H₄CH₂CH (NH₂)CO₂Me·HCl, MeS(CH₂)₂CH(NH₂)CO₂Me·HCl, HSCH₂CH(NH₂)CO₂Et·HCl, C₃H₃N₂CH₂CH(NH₂)-CO₂Me·2HCl and [—SCH₂CH(NH₂)CO₂Me]₂·2HCl in the presence of these complexes have been studied. The rate of hydrolysis is influenced substantially by these complexes and the second order rate constants are some 10–90 times greater than those obtained in the presence of simple metal ions.     

Poly-aminoalkylation d'amines,en solution aqueuse ou aquo-alcoolique, à l'aide d'acides amino-2-alkylsulfuriques

Alkali stable primary and secondary amines (of the types H₂NCH₂CH₂OPO₃Na₂, H₂NCH₂COONa, H₂NCH₂CH₂OH, H₃CNHCH₂CH₂OH, etc.) heated with n mole-equiv. of a 2-amino-1-alkylsulfuric acid in aqueous solution, in the presence of 2 n mole-equiv. of NaOH, giverise to a mixture of poly-aminoalkylated derivatives with an average degree of aminoalkylation close to n. If the amine is insoluble in water, a mixture of water+an alcohol can be used. In the case of N-methylaminoethylsulfuric acid, the reaction is carried out in a closed vessel since the intermediate N-methylaziridine boils at 27,5° under normal pressure. These polyaminoalkyl derivatives are capable of being acylated, alkylated, and cyclized. Some stearylated products are described.     

Über Chalkogenolate. 123. Untersuchungen über N-Cyanomonothiocarbimidsäure. 3. O,S-Dimethylester der N-Cyanomonothiocarbimidsäure. Thiolyse und Hydrolyse des Esters

On Chalcogenolates. 123. Studies on N-Cyanomonothiocarbimic Acid. 3. O, S-Dimethyl Ester of N-Cyanomonothiocarbimic Acid. Thiolysis and Hydrolysis of this Ester (H₃CO)(H₃CS)C?N? CN has been prepared by reaction of K₂[SOC?N? CN] · H₂O with H₃CI. The thiolysis of this ester gives (H₃CO)(H₃CS)C?N? CS? NH₂. The acid hydrolysis forms (H₃CO)(H₃CS)C?N? CO? NH₂ via [(H₃CO)(H₃CS)C?N? C?NH]Cl. All compounds have been characterized by diverse methods.     

C,N‐chelated triorganotin(IV) diesters of 4‐ketopimelic acid and their fungicidal activity

The set of four triorganotin(IV) diesters of 4‐ketopimelic acid containing {2‐[(CH₃)₂NCH₂]C₆H₄}‐ as a C,N‐chelating ligand was prepared. Their structures were studied by the help of IR, NMR and X‐ray crystallographic techniques in the case of {{2‐[(CH₃)₂NCH₂]C₆H₄}SnPh₂}₂[(OOCCH₂CH₂)₂C?]. All these compounds are monomeric both in solid state and solution with five‐coordinated tin atoms and medium strong intramolecular Sn? N connection. The antimycotical activity of these compound was studied and compared with the triorganotin(IV) derivatives of 4‐ketopimelic acid and antimycotical drugs in clinical use. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Über Chalkogenolate. 155. Reaktion von N-Methylformamid mit Kohlenstoffdisulfid 2. N-Methyl-N-formyldithiocarbamidsäure und Oxydation von N-Methyl-N-formyldithiocarbamaten

On Chalcogenolates. 155. Reaction of N-Methyl Formamide with Carbon Disulfide. 2. N-Methyl N-Formyl Dithiocarbamic Acid and Oxidation of N-Methyl N-Formyl Dithiocarbamates The reaction of a solution of K[S₂C? NCH₃? CO? H] in acetone-d₆ with gaseous HCl at ?78°C forms unstable H? CO? NCH₃? CS? SH. The existence of this acid in solution has been demonstrated by nuclear magnetic resonance spectra. The oxidation of N-methyl N-formyl dithiocarbamates with iodine yields N,N′-dimethyl N,N′-diformyl thiuram disulfide (H? CO? NCH₃? CS? S? )₂, which has been characterized by means of diverse spectroscopic methods.     

Tellurium(IV) Fluorides and Azides containing the Nitrogen Donor Substituent R = 2‐Me2NCH2C6H4; Crystal Structure of RTeF3 and of an Unusual Tellurium(VI) Fluoride Salt

The tellurenyl fluoride, 2‐Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄TeF, was obtained from reaction of the tellurenyl iodide RTeI with AgF. The compound was unambiguously identified by ¹⁹F and ¹²⁵Te NMR spectroscopy. The decomposition under disproportionation leads to the tellurium(IV) trifluoride, 2‐Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄TeF₃ and the ditelluride RTeTeR. The fluorination of the ditelluride, (2‐Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄Te)₂, with XeF₂ results in pure RTeF₃. The molecular structure of 2‐Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄TeF₃, the second structural characterized tellurium(IV) trifluoride, has been determined. Furthermore the syntheses of the new tellurium(IV) difluoride, (2‐Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄)₂TeF₂, and corresponding tellurium(IV) diazide, (2‐Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄)₂Te(N₃)₂ as well as the tellurium(IV) triazide, 2‐Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄Te(N₃)₃, and their characterization by spectroscopic methods were reported. During these investigations a rather interesting tellurium(VI) species was formed and the molecular structure of a subsequent product, [(2‐Me₂NHCH₂C₆H₄)₂TeF₃O]₂(SiF₆), was elucidated. Theoretical investigations for the compounds containing the stabilizing 2‐dimethylaminomethylphenyl substituent are illustrated.     

Aspects of transmetallation reactions of 2-Me2NCH2C6H4- and 2,6-(Me2NCH2)C6H3-Metal (Pd,Pt, Hg,Tl) complexes with metal carboxylates and low-valent metal (Pd,Pt) complexes

A study has been made of reactions involving organometallic compounds containing ortho-Me₂NCH₂ substituted aryl ligands. The single step syntheses of the new compounds [(2-Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄)₂TlCl], [ [{(S)-2-Me₂NCH(Me)C₆H₄}₂TlCl], [{(S)-2-Me₂NCH(Me)C₆H₄}TlCl₂], [{2,6-(Me₂NCH₂)₂C₆H₃}TlClBr] and [{2,6-(Me₂NCH₂)₂C₆H₃}HgCl] are described. Stable internal NTl coordination at low temperatures has been established for the C-chiral thallium compounds. Reactions of the other Tl and Hg compounds and of [(2-Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄)₂Hg] with Pd(O₂CMe)₂, and also of the reverse reaction of cis-[(2-Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄)₂Pd] with Hg(O₂CR)₂ or Tl(O₂CR)₃, gave transmetallation of one organo ligand and led to a single mono-organopalladium compound and corresponding by-products. Reaction of cis-[(₂-Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄)₂Pd] with Pd(O₂CR)₂ gave the dimeric compound [{(2-Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄)Pd(O₂CR)}₂]. cis-[(2-Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄)₂Pt] did not react with Pd(O₂CMe)₂, while reaction of trans-[(2-Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄)₂Pt] or cis-[(2-Me₂NC₆H₄CH₂)₂Pt] with Pd(O₂CMe)₂ resulted in decomposition. Upon heating, trans-[(2-Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄)₂Pt] was isomerized to cis-isomer. A redox reaction between [(2-Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄)₂Hg] and [Pt(COD)₂] (COD  1,5-cyclo-octadiene) and [Pd₂(DBA)₃] (DBA  dibenzylideneacetone) gave the cis-isomers of [(2-Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄)₂M] (M  Pd, Pt).The results are discussed in terms of influence of internal coordination of the CH₂NMe₂ group. It is concluded that although internal coordination of the CH₂NMe₂ ligand can stabilize metal—carbon bonds it cannot prevent cleavage of such bonds by electrophiles. In this respect, there is no difference in the behaviour of Hg(O₂CR)₂ and Tl(O₂CR)₃. The reactions are influenced by the metal—nitrogen bond strength, which follows the order PtN > PdN > HgN, TlN. The reactivity of Pt compounds is greatly influenced by their structure and type of ligand. It is proposed that cleavege of PdC bonds occurs mainly by a mechanism involving direct electrophilic attack at the carbon centre.     

Structural evolution of a recoverable rhodium hydrogenation catalyst

A recoverable, water soluble, hydrogenation catalyst was synthesized by reacting poly-N-isopropylacrylamide containing a terminal amino group (H₂N-CH₂CH₂-S-pNIPAAm) with [Rh(CO)₂Cl]₂ in organic solvents to form the square planar rhodium complex (Rh(CO)₂Cl(H₂N-CH₂CH₂-S-pNIPAAm)). The catalyst-ligand structure was characterized using in situ multinuclear NMR, XAFS and IR spectroscopic methods. Model complexes containing glycine (H₂NCH₂COOH), cysteamine (H₂NCH₂CH₂SH) and methionine methyl ester (H₂NCH(CH₂CH₂SCH₃)COOCH₃) ligands were studied to aid in the interpretation of the coordination sphere of the rhodium catalyst. The spectroscopic data revealed a switch in ligation from the amine bound (Rh-NH₂-CH₂CH₂-S-pNIPAAm) to the thioether bound (Rh-S(-CH₂CH₂NH₂)(-pNIPAAm)) rhodium when the complex was dissolved in water. The evolution of the structure of the rhodium complex dissolved in water was followed by XAFS. The structure changed from the expected monomeric complex to form a rhodium cluster of up to four rhodium atoms containing one SRR′ ligand and one CO ligand per rhodium center. No metallic rhodium was observed during this transformation. The rhodium-rhodium interactions were disrupted when an alkene (3-butenol) was added to the aqueous solution. The kinetics of the hydrogenation reaction were measured using a novel high-pressure flow-through NMR system and the catalyst was found to have a TOF of 3000/Rh/h at 25 °C for the hydrogenation of 3-butenol in water.     

Determination of Lead, Chromium, Manganese and Zinc in Slurries of Botanical and Biological Samples by Electrothermal Atomic Absorption Spectrometry Using Tungsten-Containing Chemical Modifiers

Lead, Cr, Mn and Zn in slurries of botanic and biological samples were determined by electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry (ETAAS) using W, Ir, NH₄H₂PO₄, W and NH₄H₂PO₄, Ir and NH₄H₂PO₄, W and Ir, and W + Ir + NH₄H₂PO₄ chemical modifiers in an 0.2% (v/v) Triton X-100 plus 0.2% (v/v) nitric acid mixture. Zeeman effect background correction was performed and platforms inserted into graphite tubes were used. Comprehensive comparative studies were carried out with respect to pyrolysis and atomization temperatures, atomization and background absorption profiles, characteristic masses, detection limits and accuracy of the determinations in the presence and absence of modifiers. The mixture of W + Ir + NH₄H₂PO₄ was found to be preferable for the determination of Pb, Cr, Mn and Zn in slurry samples. The pyrolysis temperatures of the analytes were increased up to 1250 °C for Pb, 1000 °C for Zn, 1400 °C for Cr and Mn by using W + Ir + NH₄H₂PO₄ with an 0.2% (v/v) Triton X-100 plus 0.2% (v/v) nitric acid mixture used as diluent solution. The optimum masses of the mixed modifier components were found to be 20 µg W + 4 µg Ir + 50 µg NH₄H₂PO₄. The characteristic masses of Pb, Cr, Mn and Zn obtained are 16.3, 5.6, 0.1 and 1.1 pg, respectively. The detection limits of Pb, Cr, Mn and Zn based on integrated absorbance for 0.5% (m v⁻¹) slurries were found to be 0.14, 0.06, 0.02 and 0.01 µg g⁻¹, respectively. The slurries of botanic and biological certified and standard reference materials were analyzed with and without the modifiers. Depending on the sample type, the percent recoveries increased from 63 up to 104% for analytes when using the proposed modifier mixture.     

Reactions of barium chloride dihydrate in potassium halide matrices: A differential scanning calorimetry study

The deaquation of BaCl₂·2H₂O in pressed KCl, KBr, and KI disks was followed by TG and DSC at pressures ranging from one to 34 atmospheres. Resolution of the DSC peaks of the first deaquation reaction and subsequent water vaporation was not improved by use of the matrix; for the second deaquation reaction, resolution was greater in the matrix. Evidence of a ternary eutectic involving BaCl₂, KI, and H₂O, which melted at 219°C, was obtained.     

Water-soluble cobalt complexes with 1-hydroxyethylydenediphosphonic acid and 2-aminoethanol

The reaction of an aqueous suspension of basic cobalt carbonate CoCO₃·4Co(OH)₂·3H₂O with equimolar amount or two-fold excess of 1-hydroxyethylydenediphosphonic acid (H₄L) has yielded crystalline CoH₂L and amorphous Co(H₃L)₂ products, respectively. The interaction of poorly soluble CoH₂L complex with 2-aminoethanol has resulted in the formation of amorphous water-soluble CoH₂L·H₂NCH₂CH₂OH·6Н₂О complex; the latter loses 5 water molecules at heating and is converted into CoH₂L·H₂NCH₂CH₂OH·Н₂О. The study of agrochemical effects of Co(H₃L)₂ and CoH₂L·H₂NCH₂CH₂OH·6Н₂О has revealed their advantage over the conventional salt form (cobalt sulfate) reflected in the reduced phytotoxicity of the element. The prepared compound containing 2-aminoethanol (solubility promotor) has revealed better performance.     

Dinuclear formamidino and triazenido compounds [{2,6-(Me2NCH2)2C6H3} (p-tolylNYNR)PtHgBrCl] (Y  CH,N) containing a platinum-to-mercury donor bond

Complexes [{2,6-(Me₂NCH₂)₂C₆H₃} (p-tolylNYNR)PtHgBrCl] (Y  CH, N; R  Me, Et, i-Pr) have been prepared by the reaction of [{2,6-(Me₂NCH₂)₂C₆H₃}-PtBr] with [Hg(p-tolylNYNR)Cl]. Similar complexes were obtained, although in lower yields, from exchange reactions of [{2,6-(Me₂NCH₂)₂C₆H₃} (RCO₂)-PtHg(O₂CR)Br] with p-tolylNNN(H)-p-tolyl and p-tolylNC(H)N(H)Et.The proposed structure for these heterodinuclear compounds involves a Pt-to-Hg donor bond which is bridged by a triazenido (Y  N) or a formamidino (Y  CH) group, the five-membered ring thus formed acting as a stabilizing factor. The absence of a subsequent electron transfer reaction is ascribed to the constraints of the terdentate 2,6-(Me₂NCH₂)₂C₆H₃ ligand, which fixes the N-donor atoms in mutual trans-positions.The use of p-tolylNYNR, where R is an alkyl group, results in the formation of two isomers of [{2,6-(Me₂NCH₂)₂C₆H₃} (p-tolylNYNR)PtHgBrCl] with p-tolyl-N and alkyl-N sites bonded either to Pt or Hg. The relative abundance of these isomers varies systematically with the nature of the group R. It is suggested that the ratio is determined during the formation of the complexes and that both steric and electronic factors are important.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Ethylenediammonium Molybdenum Thiocomplex [H3NCH2CH2NH3][Mo3S13]

An organo‐spaced molybdenum thiocomplex [ H₃NCH₂CH₂‐NH₃][Mo₃S₁₃] has been synthesized under hydrothermal condition and the structure of the compound was determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c with a = 1.81157 (18), b = 1.04549(9), c = 2.04892(19) nm, β= 107.184 (2)°, Z = 8 and V = 3.7074(6) nm³. The inorganic part of the compound consists of a Mo₃ triangle capped by an apical μ₃‐sulfur atom, with each Mo atom being also coordinated to one terminal disulfur ligand and two bridging disulfur ligands. The negative charges on the inorganic cluster are balanced by the diprotonated ethylenediamine cations [ H₃NCH₂CH₂‐NH₃]²⁺ located in the space between the clusters.     

New assembly of organic components and transition metal complexes based on [VMo6O22]3? and [V2Mo6O26]6? building blocks: syntheses, crystal structures, and magnetic properties

Two new molybdovanadates, (H₃NCH₂CH₂NH₃)₃ [Mo₆VO₂₂(CH₃COO)₃]·5H₂O (1) and (H₃NCH₂CH₂NH₃)₂{(Mo₆V₂O₂₆)[Cu(NH₂CH₂CH₂NH₂)(H₂O)₂]}·4H₂O (2), have been synthesized in aqueous solution and characterized by IR, UV–vis, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, thermal gravimetric, elemental analysis, and magnetic analysis. Compound 1 is a crown-shaped ring consisted of six edge-sharing MoO₆ octahedra linked to a central {VO₄} unit. The MoO₆ octahedra are in pairs connected with the carboxylato ligands from three acetic acid molecules. Compound 1 is the first example of a molybdovanadate coordinated by acetic acid molecules. In addition, multipoint hydrogen-bonding interactions exist in 1, which bridge the crown-shaped [Mo₆VO₂₂ (CH₃COO)₃]⁶⁻ clusters and the protonated ethylenediamine molecules into three-dimensional (3D) networks. The structural feature of compound 2 is the formation of one-dimensional (1D) zip-zag chain in which [Mo₆V₂O₂₆]⁶⁻ clusters are covalently bonded to copper coordination groups through the terminal oxygen of the {VO₄} tetrahedron. The magnetic investigation on compound 2 demonstrates the possible occurrence of antiferromagnetic interactions by intermolecular linkage.     

Palladium(II) complexes of Y,C,Y‐chelated phosphines: synthesis,structure, and catalytic activity in Suzuki–Miyaura reaction

The phosphines L¹PPh₂ (1) and L²PPh₂ (2) containing different Y,C,Y‐chelating ligands, L¹ = 2,6‐(^tBuOCH₂)₂C₆H₃^? and L² = 2,6‐(Me₂NCH₂)₂C₆H₃^?, were treated with PdCl₂ and di‐µ‐chloro‐bis[2‐[(N,N‐dimethylamino)methyl]phenyl‐C,N]‐dipalladium(II) and yielded complexes trans‐{[2,6‐(^tBuOCH₂)₂C₆H₃]PPh₂}₂PdCl₂ (3), {[2,6‐(Me₂NCH₂)₂C₆H₃]PPh₂} PdCl₂ (4), {[2,6‐(^tBuOCH₂)₂C₆H₃]PPh₂}Pd(Cl)[2‐(Me₂NCH₂)C₆H₄] (5) and {[2,6‐(Me₂NCH₂)₂C₆H₃]PPh₂}Pd(Cl)[2‐(Me₂NCH₂)C₆H₄] (6) as the result of different ability of starting phosphines 1 and 2 to complex PdCl₂. Compounds 3–6 were characterized by ¹H, ¹³C, ³¹P NMR spectroscopy and ESI‐MS. The molecular structures of 3,4 and 6 were also determined by X‐ray diffraction analysis. The catalytic activity of complexes 3–6 was evaluated in the Suzuki‐Miyaura cross‐coupling reaction. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.