Molecular Structure of [Cu<Subscript>2</Subscript>(MeCN)<Subscript>2</Subscript>(μ-tpy)<Subscript>2</Subscript>][BPh<Subscript>4</Subscript>]<Subscript>2</Subscript>: A Helical Di-Cuprous Terpyridine Complex

Abstract  The molecular structure of [Cu₂(MeCN)₂(μ-tpy)₂][BPh₄]₂ has been determined. The two terpyridine ligands coordinate to the same Cu(I) center in a bidentate configuration, in which the copper adopted a distorted tetrahedral geometry with the four nitrogen donors. The third ring of each terpyridine ligand forms a bridge with a second Cu(I) center, whose tetrahedral coordination sphere is completed by two acetonitrile ligands. The resulting structure represents a section of a double helix. Crystal data: space group C2/c, a = 27.202(5), b = 12.995(3), c = 23.409(5) ?, β = 123.13(3)°; V = 6930(2) ?³, Z = 4, R = 0.0613, wR ₂ = 0.0946. Graphical Abstract  The molecular structure of [Cu₂(MeCN)₂(μ-tpy)₂][BPh₄]₂ has been determined. The terpyridine ligands coordinate in a bidentate fashion to the same Cu center and monodentate to a second Cu center resulting in a double helical structural motif.      

Molecular structure of [(<Superscript>t</Superscript>Bu)<Subscript>2</Subscript>Al(μ-OC<Subscript>6</Subscript>H<Subscript>4</Subscript>-2-Me)]<Subscript>2</Subscript>

The molecular structure of [(^tBu)₂Al(-OC₆H₅-2-Me)]₂ has been determined. Both the ortho-tolyl methyl groups are oriented towards Al(2). The intramolecular steric interaction between the ortho-methyl groups and the tert-butyl ligands results in the geometry about the bridging oxygen being significantly distorted while the geometries about the aluminum centers show a distortion from tetrahedral that is less than the sterically less hindered [(^tBu)₂Al(-OPh)]₂. Crystal data: group C2/c, a = 13.733(3) Å, b = 15.135(3) Å, c = 15.420(3) Å, = 104.24(3), V = 3106(1) ų, Z = 4, R = 0. 0612, wR₂ = 0.1787.     

Molecular structure of [(tBu)2Al(μ-OPh)]2

The molecular structure of [(^tBu)₂Al(-OPh)]₂ has been determined. The intramolecular steric interaction between the phenyl groups and thetert-butyl ligands results in the geometry about aluminum being significantly distorted from tetrahedral, with the AlC₂ planes are pitched 62° with respect to the Al₂O₂ plane. The greater distortion from tetrahedral about aluminum, and the orientation of the phenoxide ring more nearly perpendicular to the M₂O₂ core as compared to that in [(^tBu)₂Ga(-OPh)]₂ are all consistent with increased^tBu...Ph steric interaction as a consequence of the smaller M₂O₂ core for [(^tBu)₂Al(-OPh)]₂. Crystal data: tetragonal, I4₁/acd,a=16.44(1),c=21.41(1) Å,V=5788(7) ų,Z=8,R=0.047,R _w=0.045.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Ni(L)(Phen)(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)]·3.75H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

Abstract  

The title compound, [Ni(L)(Phen)(H₂O)]·3.75H₂O, where L = (E)-2-(5-formyl-2-oxidobenzylideneamino)ethanesulfonate, was synthesized in aqueous methanol in the presence of Ni(II), Phen and the potassium salt of 2-{[(E)-(2-hydroxy-5{[(2-sulfoethyl)imino]methyl}phenyl)methylidene]amino}-1-ethanesulfonic acid. The complex crystallized in the space group of P-1 with a = 13.751 (2) ?, b = 14.797 (2) ?, c = 15.543 (2) ?, α = 105.86 (1)°, β = 103.51 (1)°, γ = 114.38 (1)°, and Z = 2. In [Ni(L)(Phen)(H₂O)], the Ni(II) was six coordinated with two O and one N from L, two N from Phen and one O from coordinated water, forming an octahedral geometry. There are two molecules in the asymmetric unit and concomitant differences in the Ni-ligand bond lengths.     

Synthesis and structure of a new hybrid vanadium arsenate: [VO<Subscript>2</Subscript>(phen)]<Subscript>2</Subscript>(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>AsO<Subscript>4</Subscript>)⋅H<Subscript>3</Subscript>O

A new hybrid vanadium arsenate [VO₂(phen)]₂(H₂AsO₄)H₃O 1 (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) was synthesized under hydrothermal reaction conditions and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), IR and elemental analyses. Crystal data for 1: monoclinic, P2₁/n, a = 9.175(2) Å, b = 18.638(5) Å, c = 14.482(4) Å, = 102.333(3), V = 2419(1) ų, Z = 4. Compound 1 is composed of discrete tricyclic (VO₂)₂(H₂AsO₄) cluster decorated with two phen ligands. The discrete arsenic–vanadium clusters are extended into three-dimensional supramolecular arrays via – stacking interactions of phen groups.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel Supramolecular Complex: [Co(2-Me-3,4-qudc)(Phen)<Subscript>2</Subscript>(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)]·4.5H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

Abstract  

A novel 3D supramolecular complex, [Co(2-Me-3,4-qudc)(Phen)₂(H₂O)] 4.5H₂O (2-Me-3,4-qudc = 2-methylquinoline-3,4-dicarboxylate dianion, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline), has been synthesized under mild condition and characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectrum, thermogravimetric analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The complex crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₍₁₎ /n with unit cell parameters a = 13.1701(12) ?, b = 18.6728(19) ?, c = 15.0683(16) ?, β = 13.617(2), V = 3395.3(6) ?³, Z = 4. The 3D framework of the title compound is formed via O–H⋯O hydrogen-bonds and π–π stacking interactions. The lattice waters are stable at room temperature, but when thermally decomposed, the water loss is irreversible.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Heteronuclear Decavanadates Complex: [Fe(phen)<Subscript>3</Subscript>]<Subscript>2</Subscript>·[V<Subscript>10</Subscript>O<Subscript>28</Subscript>]·15H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

Abstract  

A new decavanadate metal complex [Fe(phen)₃]₂·[V₁₀O₂₈]·15H₂O (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) has been synthesized from a hydrothermal reaction and the crystal structure has been determined by means of single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal structure analysis reveals that the polyoxoanions are decorated with the [Fe(phen)₃]³⁺ cations, and that the water molecules play the bridge role on the packing modes. They are further contacted to form supramolecular networks through extensive hydrogen bonding.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Ethylenediammonium bis iodate tetra iodic Acid: [C<Subscript>2</Subscript>H<Subscript>10</Subscript>N<Subscript>2</Subscript>] (IO<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>·4HIO<Subscript>3</Subscript>

Abstract  

The synthesis and crystal structure are presented for the ethylenediammonium bis iodate tetra iodic acid. An X-ray investigation has shown that this compound crystallizes in a centrosymmetric monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c with the lattice parameters: a = 7.2536(2) ?, b = 18.5351(5) ?, c = 7.5685(2) ?, β = 107.937(1)°, V = 968.10(3) ?³. The structure was solved from 5281 independent reflections with R ₁ = 0.0229 and wR ₂ = 0.0428, and refined with 156 parameters. The structure is built up of [(CH₂)₂(NH₃)₂]²⁺ cations connected to the one-dimensional [HIO₃]_n chains and to the [H₂I₄O₁₂]²⁻ clusters by a weak N–H···O hydrogen bonds.     

Crystal Structure and Physical Characterisation of [Zn<Subscript>2</Subscript>(Benzoato)<Subscript>4</Subscript>(Caffeine)<Subscript>2</Subscript>]·2 Caffeine

Abstract  

The crystal structure of [Zn₂(benzoato)₄(caffeine)₂]·(caffeine)₂ was determined by direct method and Fourier technique. The structure was refined by full-matrix least-squares method to a weighted R factor of 0.0582. The structure consists of centrosymmetric dimeric units where the two zinc(II) atoms are coordinated by four bridging benzoates in a syn–syn arrangement and two caffeine ligands at the apices of a bicapped square prism. Remaining two caffeines are bound only by hydrogen bonds. The Zn–Zn distance is 2.961(1) ?. The Zn(II) atoms are displaced by 0.365 ? from the basal plane containing four oxygen atoms towards the apical caffeine molecules. The dimeric structure of the complex is consistent with spectrum and thermal data. The structural data are compared with those found in similar [Zn₂(RCOO)₄(NL)₂] complexes.     

Atomistic and Ab initio modeling of CaAl<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>4</Subscript> high-pressure polymorphs under Earth’s mantle conditions

Semi-empirical and ab initio theoretical investigation of crystal structure geometry, interatomic distances, phase densities and elastic properties for some CaAl₂O₄ phases under pressures up to 200 GPa was performed. Two independent simulation methods predicted the appearance of a still unknown super-dense CaAl₂O₄ modification. In this structure, the Al coordination polyhedron might be described as distorted one with seven vertices. Ca atoms were situated inside polyhedra with ten vertices and Ca–O distances from 1.96 to 2.49 Å. It became the densest modification under pressures of 170 GPa (density functional theory prediction) or 150 GPa (semi-empirical prediction). Both approaches indicated that this super-dense CaAl₂O₄ modification with a “stuffed α-PbO₂” type structure could be a probable candidate for mutual accumulation of Ca and Al in the lower mantle. The existence of this phase can be verified experimentally using high pressure techniques.     

Crystal Structure and Characterization of [Ni(RPOEt)<Subscript>2</Subscript>(C<Subscript>2</Subscript>H<Subscript>5</Subscript>OH)<Subscript>2</Subscript>](ClO<Subscript>4</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript> [RPOEt = bis{(diphenylphosphinyl)methyl}ethyl phosphinate]

Abstract  

The compound [Ni(RPOEt)₂(C₂H₅OH)₂](ClO₄)₂ (1) [RPOEt = bis{(diphenylphosphinyl)methyl}ethyl phosphinate] has been prepared in the form of single crystals and characterized by elemental and thermal analyses, IR spectroscopy and by a single crystal X-ray diffraction study. The complex crystallizes in the triclinic P[`1] P\bar{1} space group with a = 9.8773(5), b = 13.741(1), c = 14.287(1) ?, α = 64.313(9), β = 70.280(5), γ = 89.973(7)o, V = 1620.5(2) ?³, and Z = 1. The nickel(II) atom in 1, situated at the centre of symmetry, is coordinated by four oxygen atoms from two RPOEt ligands and two oxygen atoms from two ethanol molecules in a slightly distorted octahedral environment. The third phosphoryl-oxygen atom from the phosphinate ligand is hydrogen bonded to the oxygen atom of the ethanol molecule coordinated to nickel(II). The complex [Ni(RPOEt)₂(C₂H₅OH)₂]²⁺ cations are linked by the C–H···O hydrogen bonds into one-dimensional chains and by the composite π···π and C–H···π phenyl interactions into a final three-dimensional structure.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Cyanido-Bridged Bimetallic Copper(II)–Silver(I) Complex of Imidazole and [Ag(CN)<Subscript>2</Subscript>]<Superscript>−</Superscript>: [Cu(Imidazole)<Subscript>4</Subscript>{Ag(CN)<Subscript>2</Subscript>}<Subscript>2</Subscript>]

Abstract  

A cyanido-bridged Cu(II)–Ag(I) bimetallic complex, [Cu(Imidazole)₄{Ag(CN)₂}₂] has been prepared and structurally characterized. The compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pmna. The crystal structure of the complex consists of trinuclear molecules made up of one [Cu(Imidazole)₄]⁺² and two [Ag(CN)₂]⁻ units. The trinuclear molecules are interlinked to each other through N–H–N and C–H–N hydrogen bonds. The Cu(II) ions are located on mirrors and assume distorted octahedral geometry with the basal plane consisting of four imidazole N-atoms.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of [UO<Subscript>2</Subscript>CrO<Subscript>4</Subscript>(C<Subscript>5</Subscript>NH<Subscript>5</Subscript>COO)<Subscript>2</Subscript>(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)]·2H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

Crystals of UO₂CrO₄(C₅NH₅COO)₂(H₂O)] · 2H₂O are synthesized and their structure is studied by X-ray diffraction. The compound crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system. The unit cell parameters are as follows: a = 7.0834(10) Å, b = 10.6358(14) Å, c = 12.9539(17) Å, α = 75.096(2)°, β = 74.490(2)°, and γ = 80.657(2)°; V = 904.1(2) ų, space group P \(\bar 1\), Z = 2, and R = 0.026. The structure is built of [UO₂CrO₄(C₅NH₅COO)₂(H₂O)]₂ centrosymmetric dimers, which are linked into a framework by a system of hydrogen bonds involving inner-sphere and outer-sphere water molecules. The coordination number of the U(VI) atom is seven, and the coordination polyhedron is a pentagonal bipyramid with the oxygen atoms of the uranyl group, two chromate groups, two molecules of isonicotinic acid, and a water molecule at the vertices. The crystal chemical formula of the [UO₂CrO₄(C₅NH₅COO)₂(H₂O)]₂ dimer is represented as AB ² M ₃ ¹ , where AB ² M ₃ ¹ , where A = UO ₂ ²⁺ , B ² = CrO ₄ ^2? , and M ¹ = = C₅NH₄COOH and H₂O.     

A Sodium Supported Borate Ester: Synthesis,Spectral Characterization and Crystal Structure of dimeric Sodium Organoborate Complex [Na(py)][B(hyncaH<Subscript>−2</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>]<Subscript>2</Subscript>

Abstract  A dimeric sodium supported borate complex, [Na(py)][B(hyncaH₋₂)₂]₂ (1) (py = pyridine, hynca = 1-hydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid), has been synthesised by the reaction of NaBH₄ with two equivalents of hynca in anhydrous THF and following crystallization from py/H₂O solution afforded borate ester derivative. The complex has been fully characterized by FT-IR in the solid state and by NMR (¹H and ¹³C) spectroscopy and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry in solution. The molecular structure of the title compound was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Structure analysis of complex 1 confirmed the presence of an anionic complex [B(hyncaH₋₂)₂]⁻ in which boron atom is coordinated simultaneously by two hynca ligands utilising both alkoxide and carboxylate groups for bonding. The Na atom is six- coordinate to five O atoms of hydroxy carboxylic acid and one pyridine N atom. Crystal data: crystal system, monoclinic, a = 10.971(3) Å, b = 6.839(3) Å, c = 30.545(5) Å, β = 92.20(2)°, space group P2₁/c (#14), V = 2,290(1) Å³, Z = 4. Index Abstract  There are limited examples of alkali metal supported borate ester complexes.      

Crystal Structure and Vibrational Spectra of Erbium Trisodium Bis(Cyclotriphosphate) Nonahydrate,ErNa<Subscript>3</Subscript>(P<Subscript>3</Subscript>O<Subscript>9</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript> · 9H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

Abstract The cyclotriphosphate salt, ErNa₃(P₃O₉)₂ · 9H₂O, has been characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction [hexagonal, space group , with unit cell parameters of a = b = 30.8451(14), c = 12.8063(8) ?; Z = 18]. The structure consists of alternating layers of [P₃O₉]³⁻ groups, ErO₈ dodecahedra, Na(1)O₆ and Na(2)O₇ polyhedra linked together by water molecules. The P₃O₉ rings are grouped along the c-axis in a P₃O₉–ErO₈ arrangement thereby producing broad, hexagonal channels of diameter of 6.65 ? with a side dimension of 3.907 ?. The absence of coincidences for the majority of the IR and Raman bands observed for the cyclotriphosphate salt is in accord with the centrosymmetric structure of the material. The vibrational spectra have been interpreted on the basis of factor group effects. Graphical abstract We report the crystal structure and vibrational spectra of erbium trisodium bis(cyclotriphosphate)nanohydrate salt ErNa ₃ (P ₃ O ₉ ) ₂ · 9H ₂ O H. Assaaoudi, M. Ijjaali, A. Ennaciri, I. S. Butler* and J. A. Kozinski Crystal structure and vibrational spectra of erbium trisodium bis(cyclotriphosphate) nonahydrate,ErNa₃(P₃O₉)₂ · 9H₂O. Projection of the coordination polyhedra of ErNa₃(P₃O₉)₂ · 9H₂O down the c axis     

Synthesis and structure of [(NH<Subscript>2</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>CSSC(NH<Subscript>2</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>]<Subscript>2</Subscript>[OsBr<Subscript>6</Subscript>]Br<Subscript>2</Subscript> · 3H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

The complex [(NH₂)₂CSSC(NH₂)₂]₂[OsBr₆]Br₂ · 3H₂O is synthesized by the reaction of K₂OsBr₆ with thiocarbamide in concentrated HBr and characterized using electronic absorption and IR absorption spectroscopy. Its crystal structure is determined by X-ray diffraction. The crystals are orthorhombic, a = 11.730(2) Å, b = 14.052(3) Å, c = 16.994(3) Å, space group Cmcm, and Z = 4. The [OsBr₆]^2? anionic complex has an octahedral structure. The Os-Br distances fall in the range 2.483–2.490 Å. The α,α′-dithiobisformamidinium cation is a product of the oxidation of thiocarbamide. The S-S and C-S distances are 2.016 and 1.784 Å, respectively. The H₂O molecules, Br^?ions, and NH₂ groups of the cation are linked by hydrogen bonds.     

Aquanitrilotris(methylenephosphonato)dirubidium [Rb<Subscript>2</Subscript>(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O){μ<Superscript>12</Superscript>-NH(CH<Subscript>2</Subscript>PO<Subscript>3</Subscript>H)<Subscript>3</Subscript>}]: Synthesis and structure

Aquanitrilotris(methylenephosphonato)dirubidium is a 3D coordination polymer with a layer structure. Space group \(P\bar 1\), Z = 2; a = 8.0380(3) Å, b = 9.0522(4) Å, and c = 10.7837(4) Å; α = 113.252(4)°, β = 105.391(3)°, and γ = 96.182(3)°. Rb atoms populate two symmetrically inequivalent positions with c.n. = 8 and 10; significant difference in O–Rb–O angles in the coordination polyhedra is indicative of the ionic type of Rb–O bonds. In the crystal packing, molecules are connected by not only coordination bonds but hydrogen bonds as well.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Na(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)<Subscript>1.5</Subscript>][Na(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)<Subscript>3.5</Subscript>] X<Subscript>2</Subscript>·2H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O (X = 4′-Methoxy-7-Hydroxyisoflavone-3′-Sulfonate)

Abstract  

Water-soluble derivative of formononetin, [Na(H₂O)_1.5][Na(H₂O)_3.5] X₂·2H₂O(X = 4′-methoxy-7-hydroxyisoflavone-3′-sulfonate) was synthesized by sulfonation reaction. It was characterized by IR, ¹H NMR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis showed that the title compound crystallized in a triclinic space group P-1 with cell parameters a = 6.9642(15) ?, b = 13.343(3) ?, c = 20.634(5) ?, α = 107.115(3)˚, β = 93.121(4)˚, γ = 91.911(3)˚, V = 1827.3(7) ?⁻³, D _c  = 1.575 Mg m ⁻³, Z = 2. There are two conformers of 4′-methoxy-7-hydroxyisoflavone-3′-sulfonate anions, two kinds of sodium cations, five coordinated water molecules and two lattice water molecules in the crystal structure. The sodium atoms coordinated with the oxygen atoms from water molecules, hydroxyl groups and sulfo-groups to form a Na–O coordinated network. Aromatic π···π stacking interactions and hydrogen bonding existed in the crystal structure of title compound, which together with coordinated interactions and electrostatic interactions between sodium cations and anions sulfonates C₁₆H₁₀O₄SO₃ ⁻ lead to the moieties into a three-dimensional network.     

Synthesis,Structure and Theoretical Research of a New Triaryl Phosphine Complex [HgCl<Subscript>2</Subscript>(PPh<Subscript>2</Subscript>Bz)<Subscript>2</Subscript>] (PPh<Subscript>2</Subscript>Bz = Benzyldiphenylphosphine)

Abstract  The solution-phase reaction of HgCl₂ with benzyldiphenylphosphine (PPh₂Bz) yields a new triaryl phosphine complex [HgCl₂(PPh₂Bz)₂] (1) with the bigger P–Hg–P angle, the longer Hg–Cl bond, and the shorter Hg–P bond. Comparison of the sensitive bond parameters with similar compounds and the theoretical calculation show that the σ-donating abilities of tertiaryl phosphine ligands toward HgCl₂ conforms to the following order: PEt₃ > PPh₂Bz > P(2-thienyl)₃ > dppf > PPh₃. Graphical Abstract  The solution-phase reaction of HgCl₂ with benzyldiphenylphosphine (PPh₂Bz) yields a new triaryl phosphine complex [HgCl₂(PPh₂Bz)₂] (1) with the bigger P–Hg–P angle. Comparison of the sensitive bond parameters with similar compounds shows that the σ-donating abilities of tertiaryl phosphine ligands toward HgCl₂ conforms to the following order: PEt₃ > PPh₂Bz > P(2-thienyl)₃ > dppf > PPh₃.      

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 2D Supramolecular Compound [Co(phth)(phen) (H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)<Subscript>3</Subscript>]·H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

Abstract  

A 2D supramolecular compound [Co(phth)(phen) (H₂O)₃]·H₂O has been synthysized by the reactions of Co(NO₃)₂·6H₂O, 1, 10-phenanthroline(phen) and phthalate acid(H₂phth) in NaOH solution with pH 7.0.The complex has been characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis which shows it belongs the monoclinic space group P2(1)/n, a = 7.571(2) ?, b = 13.737(3) ?, c = 20.015(4) ?, β = 95.56(1)°. V = 2071.9(8) ?³, Mr = 475.31, Dc = 1.524 g/cm⁻³, Z = 4, F(000) = 980, μ(MoKa) = 0.879 mm⁻¹. The final R1 and wR2 are 0.0348 and 0.0711, respectively. The cobalt(II) ion is six-coordinated in a distorted octahedron to form a unit. Every unit is connected by hydrogen bonds forming 1D chain and 2D supramolecular network by π–π stacking interaction between adjoining chains.