The Use of Co(III) Dimethylglyoximates in the Biosynthesis of Rhizopus arrhizus Pectinases

Novel coordination compounds of Co(III) with dimethylglyoxime were synthesized, namely, [Co(DH)₂(Thio)₂]₃F[SiF₆] · 1.5H₂O (I) and [Co(DH)(Thio)₂]₂[SiF₆] · 3H₂O (II)], in which the central atom coordinates dimethylglyoxime moieties (DH), thiocarbamide (Thio), and hexafluorosilicate anions. These compounds were tested as stimulators in the biosynthesis of extracellular enzymes in the Rhizopus strain. It was established that the effect produced by complex compounds depends on the type of hydrolytic enzyme complex used, the composition of the complex, and its concentration in the cultivation medium.     

Synthesis and structure of new thiourea-containing Cobalt(III) dioximates with the [TiF6]2− anion

The new Co(III) dioximates [Co(DH₂)(D)(Thio)₂]₂[TiF₆] ·2DMF (I), [Co(NioxH)₂(Thio)₂]₂[TiF₆] · 2.25H₂O (II), and [Co(DpgH)₂(Thio)₂]₂[TiF₆] · 4DMF · 1.5H₂O (III) have been synthesized and studied (DH₂ and D are, respectively, the dimethylglyoxime molecule and doubly charged anion; NioxH and DpgH are singly charged anions of 1,2-cyclohexanedione dioxime and diphenylglyoxime, respectively; Thio is thiourea; DMF is dimethylformamide). The composition and structure of the complexes have been studies by IR, UV, and NMR spectroscopy. The crystal structures have been determined by X-ray crystallography. The hydrogen bonds in the structures are formed by fluorine atoms of the [TiF₆]^2? anion with Co(III) complex cations and solvent molecules of crystallization. The amino groups of coordinated thiourea molecules are also involved in the hydrogen bond system, which is responsible for their different arrangement with respect to the equatorial planes of the Co(III) complex cations.     

[Co(NioxH)2(PPh3)2]SiF5and [Co(NioxH)2(Thio)2]2SiF6· 3H2O Complexes: Synthesis and Structure

Compounds that form in the CoSiF₆· 6H₂O–NioxH₂–A–water–alcohol system, where A is thiourea (Thio) or triphenylphosphine (PPh₃) and NioxH₂is 1,2-cyclohexanedione dioxime, were synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis. Crystal structures of the [Co(NioxH)₂(PPh₃)₂]SiF₅and [Co(NioxH)₂(Thio)₂]₂SiF₆· 3H₂O complexes were established. In octahedral Co(III) complexes, two radicals of 1,2-cyclohexanedione dioxime are bound by a hydrogen bond and are located in the equatorial plane. The intramolecular (– and H bonds) and intermolecular (C–H···F and H bonds) interactions in the crystal are discussed.     

New Co(III) dioximates with hexafluorophosphate ion as stimulators of the proteolytic activity of the micromycete Fusarium gibbosum CNMN FD 12

The coordination compounds [Co(DH)₂(An)₂][PF₆] (I) and [Co(NioxH)₂(Thio)₂][PF₆] · 0.5DMF · 0.5H₂O (II), where DH- and NioxH-are dimethylglyoxime and 1,2-cyclohexanedione dioxime monoanions, respectively; An is aniline; and Thio is thiourea, were synthesized. The composition and structure of the complexes were determined by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. Compounds I and II are ionic and consist of complex cations [Co(DioxH)₂(A)₂]⁺, where DioxH is the α-dioxime residue, A is neutral organic molecule (aniline or thiourea), and [PF₆]^? anions. The coordination polyhedra of the Co(III) complex cations are octahedra formed by the set of N6 donor atoms of monodeprotonated DH-residues and two An molecules (in I) or by the N₄S₂ atoms of two NioxH-anions and two Thio molecules (in II). The formation of the crystal structure of I and II is largely determined by the [PF₆]-anions in which the fluorine atoms serve as acceptors in various hydrogen bonds. The compounds were tested as stimulators of biosynthesis of extracellular proteases of the micromycete Fusarium gibbosum CNMN FD 12. The introduction of the test complexes in optimized concentrations into the nutrition medium for cultivation of the producing strain enhances the biosynthesis of acid and neutral proteases by 63.6 and 92.5%, respectively.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [Li(thf)4]2[Bi4I14(thf)2], [Li(thf)4]4[Bi5I19] und (Ph4P)4[Bi6I22]

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Li(thf)₄]₂[Bi₄I₁₄(thf)₂], [Li(thf)₄]₄[Bi₅I₁₉], and (Ph₄P)₄[Bi₆I₂₂] Solutions of BiI₃ in THF or methanol react with MI (M = Li, Na) to form polynuclear iodo complexes of bismuth. The syntheses and results of X-ray structure analyses of compounds [Li(thf)₄]₂[Bi₄I₁₄(thf)₂], [Li(thf)₄]₄[Bi₅I₁₉], [Na(thf)₆]₄[Bi₆I₂₂] and (Ph₄P)₄[Bi₆I₂₂] are described. The anions of these compounds consist of edge-sharing BiI₆ and BiI₅(thf) octahedra. The Bi atoms lie in a plane and are coordinated by bridging and terminal I atoms and by THF ligands in a distorted octahedral fashion. [Li(thf)₄]₂[Bi₄I₁₄(thf)₂]: Space group P1 (No. 2), a = 1 159.9(6), b = 1 364.6(7), c = 1 426.5(7) pm, α = 114.05(3), β = 90.01(3), γ = 100.62(3)°. [Li(thf)₄]₄[Bi₅I₁₉]: Space group P2₁/n (No. 14), a = 1 653.0(9), b = 4 350(4), c = 1 836.3(13) pm, β = 114.70(4)°. [Na(thf)₆]₄[Bi₆I₂₂]: Space group P2₁/n (No. 14), a = 1 636.4(3), b = 2 926.7(7), c = 1 845.8(4) pm, β = 111.42(2)°. (Ph₄P)₄[Bi₆I₂₂]: Space group P1 (No. 2), a = 1 368.6(7), b = 1 508.1(9), c = 1 684.9(8) pm, α = 98.28(4), β = 95.13(4), γ = 109.48(4)°.     

Strukturchemische Untersuchungen von Monammin-Kupfer(I)-Komplexen: [CuNH3]2[Pt(CN)6], [CuNH3]2[Pt(CN)4] und Cu3[Co(CN)6]-2 NH3

Structurally Chemical Investigation of Monoammin Copper (I) Complexes : [CuNH₃]₂[Pt(CN)₆], [CuNH₃]₂[Pt(CN)₄] and Cu₃[Co(CN)₆] · 2NH₃ The preparation and the properties of [CuNH₃]₂[Pt(CN)₆], [CuNH₃]₂[Pt(CN)₄] and Cu₃[Co(CN)₆] · 2NH₃ are described. I.R. and Raman spectra have been recorded and assigned. According to X-ray powder diagrams, [CuNH₃]₂[Pt(CN)₆] crystallizes in the trigonal space group D–P3 ml, a = 7.771, c = 5.988 Å, Z = 1. According to the spectroscopic and crystallographic data, it is concluded that the Cu_I ion is coordinated with one NH₃ group and with the N atoms of the cyanometallate anions. The coordination number of the Cu⁺ is 4 in [CuNH₃]₂[Pt(CN)₆] and 3 in [CuNH₃]₂[Pt(CN)₄]. In the Cu₃[Co(CN)₆] · 2 NH₃ complex two Cu atoms have the coordination number 2, the third Cu atom 4.     

Cubane Tellurido Clusters [Zn(NH3)4]3[Mo4Te4(CN)12] and [Cd(NH3)4]3[W4Te4(CN)12]: Syntheses and Crystal Structures

Single crystals of [Zn(NH₃)₄]₃[Mo₄Te₄(CN)₁₂] (I) and [Cd(NH₃)₄]₃[W₄Te₄(CN)₁₂] (II) were obtained by applying solutions of K₇[Mo₄Te₄(CN)₁₂] · 11H₂O and K₆[W₄Te₄(CN)₁₂] · 5H₂O in aqueous ammonia over solutions of ZnCl₂ and Cd(NO₃)₂ in glycerol and were characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis. The IR spectra and thermal properties of compounds I and II were examined.     

Double complexes [Co(NH3)5(H2O)]2[Zr3F18]·6H2O and [Co(NH3)6]2[Zr3F18]·6H2O

The structures of orthorhombic bis[pentaammineaquacobalt(III)] tetra‐μ₂‐fluorido‐tetradecafluoridotrizirconium(IV) hexahydrate (space group Ibam), [Co(NH₃)₅(H₂O)]₂[Zr₃F₁₈]·6H₂O, (I), and bis[hexaamminecobalt(III)] tetra‐μ₂‐fluorido‐tetradecafluoridotrizirconium(IV) hexahydrate (space group Pnna), [Co(NH₃)₆]₂[Zr₃F₁₈]·6H₂O, (II), consist of complex [Co(NH₃)_x(H₂O)_y]³⁺ cations with either m [in (I)] or and 2 [in (II)] symmetry, [Zr₃F₁₈]⁶⁻ anionic chains located on sites with 222 [in (I)] or 2 [in (II)] symmetry, and water molecules.     

Isotype Strukturen einiger Hexaamminmetall(II)-halogenide von 3d-Metallen: [V(NH3)6]I2, [Cr(NH3)6]I2, [Mn(NH3)6]Cl2, [Fe(NH3)6]Cl2, [Fe(NH3)6]Br2, [Co(NH3)6]Br2 und [Ni(NH3)6]Cl2

The Structures of some Hexaammine Metal(II) Halides of 3 d Metals: [V(NH₃)₆]I₂, [Cr(NH₃)₆]I₂, [Mn(NH₃)₆]Cl₂, [Fe(NH₃)₆]Cl₂, [Fe(NH₃)₆]Br₂, [Co(NH₃)₆]Br₂ and [Ni(NH₃)₆]Cl₂ Crystals of yellow [V(NH₃)₆]I₂ and green [Cr(NH₃)₆]I₂ were obtained by the reaction of VI₂ and CrI₂ with liquid ammonia at room temperature. Colourless crystals of [Mn(NH₃)₆]Cl₂ were obtained from Mn and NH₄Cl in supercritical ammonia. Colourless transparent crystals of [Fe(NH₃)₆]Cl₂ and [Fe(NH₃)₆]Br₂ were obtained by the reaction of FeCl₂ and FeBr₂ with supercritical ammonia at 400°C. Under the same conditions orange crystals of [Co(NH₃)₆]Br₂ were obtained from [Co₂(NH₂)₃(NH₃)₆]Br₃. Purple crystals of [Ni(NH₃)₆]Cl₂ were obtained by the reaction of NiCl₂ · 6H₂O and NH₄Cl with aqueous NH₃ solution. The structures of the isotypic compounds (Fm3 m, Z = 4) were determined from single crystal diffractometer data (see “Inhaltsübersicht”). All compounds crystallize in the K₂[PtCl₆] structure type. In these compounds the metal ions have high-spin configuration. The orientation of the dynamically disordered hydrogen atoms of the ammonia ligands is discussed.     

Cobalt(III) dimethylglyoximates containing selenourea and an unusual diselenourea ligand: Synthesis and structures

The complexes [Co(DH)₂(Seu) _y (Se-Seu) _z ]₂X · mSolv (DH is the dimethylglyoxime monoanion, Seu is selenourea, and X is [TiF₆]²⁻, [ZrF₆]²⁻) were obtained from the system CoX · 6H₂O-DH₂-Seu in DMF-MeOH or MeOH-H₂O and examined by UV, IR, and NMR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Unexpectedly, the ligand Se-Seu (the oxidized form of selenourea) was detected on the axial coordinate, partially replacing selenourea. The complexes were formulated as [Co(DH)₂(Seu)_1.75(Se-Seu)_0.25]₂[TiF₆] · H₂O (I) and [Co(DH)₂(Seu)(Se-Seu)]₂[ZrF₆] · 3H₂O (II). The complex cations in I and II have trans-octahedral structures. Their crystal structures are made up of the complex Co³⁺ cations and the outer-sphere MF₆²⁻ anions (M = Ti(IV) (I) and Zr(IV) (II)) held together by electrostatic interactions and hydrogen bonds; water of crystallization is also involved in hydrogen bonding.     

Crystal structure of tris(ethylenediamine)cobalt(III) (aqua)hexachloromercurate(II) chloride [Co(En)3]2[Hg2(H2O)Cl6]Cl4

The compound [Co(En)₃]₂[Hg₂(H₂O)Cl₆]Cl₄ (I, En is ethylenediamine) has been synthesized and studied by X-ray diffraction. The crystals of I (a = 21.8745(14) Å, b = 10.6008(6) Å, c=15.4465(12) Å, space group Pna2₁) consist of tris(ethylenediamine)cobalt(III) complexes (the unit cell contains two [Co(En)₃]³⁺ cations of opposite chirality). [Hg₂(H₂O)Cl₆]^2? anions, and isolated chloride ions. The complex anion consists of the tetrahedral [HgCl₄]^2? group (Hg-Cl, 2.44–2.56 Å) and the hydrated molecule [Hg(H₂O)Cl₂] (Hg-Cl, 2.301 and 2.308 Å; Hg-O, 2.788 Å) combined by weak Hg-Cl interactions (2.915 and 3.220 Å).     

EPR of Mn2+-doped single crystals of [Co(H2O)6]XY6 (X = Si,Sn, Pt; Y = F,Cl)

EPR studies have been carried out in Mn²⁺-doped paramagnetic single crystals of [Co(H₂O)₆]SiF₆, [Co(H₂O)₆]SnF₆ and [Co(H₂O)₆]PtCl₆ at different temperatures using X-band microwave frequency. Reasonably sharp resonance lines of Mn²⁺ have been obtained at room temperature and analysed using the spin Hamiltonian for trigonal symmetry. From the observed linewidths of Mn^{2 +} in single-crystal [Co(H₂O)₆]SiF₆ the T₁ of Co^{2 +} has been estimated to be = 3.3 × 10⁻¹¹ s. A st phase transition in [Co(H₂O)₆]SiF₆ was observed and the low-temperature phase studied.     

Über die Kronenetherkomplexe [K(15-Krone-5)2]3[Sb3I12], [TeCl3(15-Krone-5)][TeCl5] und [TeCl3(15-Krone-5)]2[TeCl6]

On the Crown Ether Complexes [K(15-Crown-5)₂]₃[Sb₃I₁₂], [TeCl₃(15-Crown-5)][TeCl₅], and [TeCl₃(15-Crown-5)]₂[TeCl₆] Orange-coloured crystals of [K(15-crown-5)₂]₃[Sb₃I₁₂] are formed in the reaction of potassium iodide with antimony triiodide and 15-crown-5 in acetonitrile solution. An X-ray structure determination reveals severe disorder of the crown ether molecules, which coordinate to the potassium atoms in a sandwich array; so only the [Sb₃I₁₂]^3? ion and the potassium positions were ascertained. The anion is a centrosymmetric trimer (symmetry C_2h), which can be understood as central SbI₆^3? ion, coordinated by two SbI₃ molecules. (Space group C2/m), Z = 2, 3263 observed, independent reflections, R = 0.06, lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 2541.1 pm, b = 1441.7 pm, c = 1588.4 pm, β = 113.33°. The tellurium complexes [TeCl₃(15-crown-5)] [TeCl₅] and [TeCl₃(15-crown-5)]₂[TeCl₆] are prepared by reaction of TeCl₄ with 15-crown-5 in acetonitrile solution, forming yellow-green crystals sensitive to moisture. They are characterized by their i.r. spectra.     

Die ersten Oxocobaltate(II) mit zweikernigem Anion: Rb2Na4[Co2O5] und K2Na4[Co2O5]

The First Oxocobaltate(II) with Dinuclear Anion: Rb₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] and K₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] By heating of well ground mixtures of the binary oxides [A₂O, Na₂O, ?CoO”?, A:Na:Co = 1.00:2.00:1, (A = K, Rb); Ag-tube, 600°C, 14 d] we obtained Rb₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] and K₂Na₄[Co₂O₅] rough, transparent, red single crystals. We find a new type of structure with the anion [O₂CoOCoO₂]^6?. Space group P4₂/mnm; a = 634.4 pm, c = 1030.3 pm, Z = 2 (A = K) a = 647.6 pm, c = 1021.1 pm, Z = 2 (A = Rb); four-circle diffractometer data; MoKα -radiation; 360 from 364 I₀(hkl), R = 4.34%, R_w = 3.54% (A = K); 361 from 366 I₀(hkl), R = 6.54%, R_w = 2.70% (A = Rb). The anion is planar, the CN of Co is 3. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, are calculated and discussed.     

Bis(dimethylamino)trifluoromethylsulfonium Salze: [CF3S(NMe2)2]+[Me3SiF2]‐, [CF3S(NMe2)2]+[HF2]‐ und [CF3S(NMe2)2]+[CF3S]‐

Bis(dimethylamino)trifluoro sulfonium Salts: [CF₃S(NMe₂)₂]⁺[Me₃SiF₂]^‐, [CF₃S(NMe₂)₂]⁺ [HF₂]^‐ and [CF₃S(NMe₂)₂]⁺[CF₃S]^‐ From the reaction of CF₃SF₃ with an excess of Me₂NSiMe₃ [CF₃(NMe₂)₂]⁺[Me₃SiF₂]^‐ (CF₃‐BAS‐fluoride) ( 5 ), from CF₃SF₃/CF₃SSCF₃ and Me₂NSiMe₃ [CF₃S(NMe₂)₂]⁺‐ [CF₃S]^‐ ( 7 ) are isolated. Thermal decomposition of 5 gives [CF₃S(NMe₂)₂]⁺ [HF₂]^‐ ( 6 ). Reaction pathways are discussed, the structures of 5 ‐ 7 are reported.     

Synthesis and structure of [Ph3MeP]3[Sb3I12]·Me2C=O, [Ph3MeP]3[Sb2I9], [Ph3MeP]2[SbI5], and [Ph3MeP]3[Sb3I12] antimony complexes

Complexes [Ph₃MeP]₃[Sb₃I₁₂]Me₂C=O (I), [Ph₃MeP]₃[Sb₂I₉] (II), and [Ph₃MeP]₂[SbI₅] (III) were obtained via the reaction of triphenylphosphonium iodide with antimony triiodide in acetone in 1:1, 3:2 and 2:1 molar ratios. Reaction of the complex III with antimony triiodide (1:1) affords [Ph₃MeP]₃[Sb₃I₁₂] (IV). The structure of the obtained complexes was confirmed by X-ray analysis.     

Synthesen und Strukturen neuer amido- und imidoverbrückter Cobaltcluster: [Li(THF)2]3[Co3(μ2-NHMes)3Cl6] (1), [Li(DME)3]2[Co18(μ4-NPh)3(μ3-NPh)12Cl3] (2), [Li(DME)3]2[Co6(μ4-NPh)(μ2-NPh)6(PPh2Et)2] (3) und [Li(THF)4][Co8(μ3-NPh)6(μ2-NPh)3(PPh3)2] (4)

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of new Amido- und Imidobridged Cobalt Clusters: [Li(THF)₂]₃[Co₃(μ₂-NHMes)₃Cl₆] (1), [Li(DME)₃]₂[Co₁₈(μ₄-NPh)₃(μ₃-NPh)₁₂Cl₃] (2), [Li(DME)₃]₂[Co₆(μ₄-NPh)(μ₂-NPh)₆(PPh₂Et)₂] (3), and [Li(THF)₄][Co₈(μ₃-NPh)₆(μ₂-NPh)₃(PPh₃)₂] (4) The reactions of cobalt(II)-chloride with the lithium-amides LiNHMes and Li₂NPh leads to an amido-bridged multinuclear complex [Li(THF)₂]₃[Co₃(μ₂-NHMes)₃Cl₆] ( 1 ) as well as to the imido-bridged cobalt cluster [Li(DME)₃]₂[Co₁₈(μ₄-NPh)₃(μ₃-NPh)₁₂Cl₃] ( 2 ). In the presence of tertiary phosphines two imido-bridged cobalt clusters [Li(DME)₃]₂[Co₆(μ₄-NPh)(μ₂-NPh)₆(PPh₂Et)₂] ( 3 ) and [Li(THF)₄][Co₈(μ₃-NPh)₆(μ₂-NPh)₃(PPh₃)₂] ( 4 ) result. The structures of 1 – 4 were characterized by X-ray single crystal structure analysis.     

Iodoplumbate mit polymeren Anionen – Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [Na3(OCMe2)12][Pb4I11(OCMe2)], (Ph4P)2[Pb5I12] und (Ph4P)4[Pb15I34(dmf)6]

Iodoplumbates with Polymeric Anions – Synthesis and Crystal Structures of [Na₃(OCMe₂)₁₂][Pb₄I₁₁(OCMe₂)], (Ph₄P)₂[Pb₅I₁₂], and (Ph₄P)₄[Pb₁₅I₃₄(dmf)₆] Reactions of PbI₂ with NaI in polar organic solvents followed by crystallization with large cations yield iodoplumbate complexes with various compositions and structures. [Na₃(OCMe₂)₁₂][Pb₄I₁₁(OCMe₂)] 3 , (Ph₄P)₂[Pb₅I₁₂] 4 and (Ph₄P)₄[Pb₁₅I₃₄(dmf)₆] 7 contain one-dimensional infinite anionic chains of face- or edge-sharing PbI₆ or PbI₅L (L = acetone, DMF) octahedra. [Na₃(OCMe₂)₁₂][Pb₄I₁₁(OCMe₂)] 3 : Space group P1 (No. 1), a = 1120.3(5), b = 1265.3(6), c = 1608.3(8) pm, α = 74.64(4), β = 70.40(4), γ = 85.24(4)°, V = 2071(2) · 10⁶ pm³; (Ph₄P)₂[Pb₅I₁₂] 4 : Space group C2/c (No. 15), a = 787.00(10), b = 2812.0(5), c = 3115.9(5) pm, β = 96.240(13)°, V = 6885(2) · 10⁶ pm³; (Ph₄P)₄[Pb₁₅I₃₄(dmf)₆] 7 : Space group P2₁/n (No. 14), a = 2278.8(4), b = 1782.6(3), c = 2616.8(4) pm, β = 114.432(13)°, V = 9678(3) · 10⁶ pm³.     

Umsetzung von C(NMe2)4 mit Ni(CO)4 – Synthesen und Strukturen von [C(NMe2)3][(CO)3NiC(O)NMe2], [C(NMe2)3]2[Ni5(CO)12] und [C(NMe2)3]3[Ni6(CO)12][O2CNMe2]

Reaction of C(NMe₂)₄ with Ni(CO)₄ – Syntheses and Structures of [C(NMe₂)₃][(CO)₃NiC(O)NMe₂], [C(NMe₂)₃]₂[Ni₅(CO)₁₂], and [C(NMe₂)₃]₃[Ni₆(CO)₁₂][O₂CNMe₂] The reaction of C(NMe₂)₄ with Ni(CO)₄ in THF produces the carbamoyl complex [C(NMe₂)₃][(CO)₃NiC(O)NMe₂] ( 1 ); side products are the purple cluster compound [C(NMe₂)₃]₂[Ni₅(CO)₁₂] · THF ( 2 · THF) and the red cocristallization product [C(NMe₂)₃]₃[Ni₆(CO)₁₂][O₂CNMe₂] ( 3 ). All compounds were studied by X‐ray diffraction analyses. The cations of 3 are all disordered but not those of 1 and 2 . The unit cell of 1 contains two crystallographically independent anions (I and II) which differ in the dihedral angle between the plane of the carbamoyl ligand and the plane defined by the atoms C_Carbamoyl–Ni–CO amounting 0° in the anion I and 18° in the anion II.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of hexakis(isothiocyanato)erbium(III) thiocyanate bis(18-crown-6)dipotassium bis[(18-crown-6)ethanolpotassium]

A new complex compound, [K₂(18-crown-6)₂[K(18-crown-6)(EtOH)]₂[Er(NCS)₆](SCN) (I), was synthesized and its crystal structure was studied by X-ray diffraction. In this work, the synthes and X-ray difraction stady of the crystals of a new complex, hexakis (isothiocyanato) erbiu(III) thiocyanate bis(18-crown-6) dipotassium bis(18-crown-6) ethanolpotassium], [K₂(18-crown-6)₂][K(18-crown-6)(ETON)]₂[Er(NCS)₆(SCN)(I)] are described. In crystal I, the alternating [Er(NCS)₆]^3? anions and binuclear complex cation [K(18-crown-6)₂]²⁺ from infinite chains via the F-S bonds, while two complex cations [K(18-crown-6)(ETON)]⁺ and the statistically disordered SCN^? anion between them are linked by the hydragen bonds O-H…S and O-H…N. Complex I contains the host-guest complex cations [K₂(18-crown-6)₂)]²⁺ and [K(18-crown-6)(ETON)]⁺ [1]. The alternating octabedral [Er(NCS)₆]^3? anions and binuclear complex cations [K₂(18-crown-6)₂]²⁺of crystal I form infinite chains via the K-S bonds, while two complex cations [K(18-crown-6)(EtOH)]⁺ and the statistically disordered SCN^? anion lying between them are linked by interionic hydrogen bonds O-H…S and O-H…N. Complex I contains the host-guest complex cations [K₂(18-crown-6)₂]²⁺ and [K(18-crown-6)(EtOH)]⁺ [1].