Crystal structures of five policyclic compounds related to the natural product forskolin

(3(Z),4,6a,9a,9b)-(±)-3a,4,6a,7,8,9,9a,9b-octahydro-4,7,7, 9b-tetramethyl-3a-[3-(methoxymethyloxy)-3-methyl-1-butenyl]-5H-naphto[1,8-de]-1,3-dioxin-6-one (I), C₂₂H₃₆O₅,M _r=378.51, monoclinic,P2₁/n,a=6.330(1),b=14.576(2),c=22.837(2)Å,=93.04(1)°,V=2104.1(2)ų,Z=4,D _c=1.19 Mg/m³, (MoK)=0.71069Å,=0.8 cm^–1,F(000)=832,T=298 K,R=0.054 for 1971 observed reflections; (7a,10a,10b,12)-(±)-7a,9, 10,10a,10b,11,12,12a-octahydro-2,2,10,10,10b,12a-hexamethyl-2H,8H-1-benzopyrano[4a,5,6,-de][1,3,2]-benzodioxin-11-one (II), C₂₀H₂₉O₄,M _r=334.5, triclinic,P-1,a=10.595(2),b=12.152(1),c=8.073(1)Å,=106.53(1),=105.65(1), =66.29(1)°,V=897.9(2)ų,Z=2,D _c=1.24 Mg/m³, (MoK)=0.71069Å,=0.8 cm^–1,F(000)=362,T=298 K,R=0.046 for 2848 observed reflections; (7a,10a,10b,12, 12a)-(±)-7a,9,10,10a,10b,11,12,12a-octahydro-2,2,10,10,10b,12a-hexamethyl-2H,8H-1-benzopyrano[4a,5,6-de][1,3,2]-benzodioxin-11, 12-diol (III), C₂₀H₃₂O₅ (two molecules in the asymmetric unit),M _r=352.2, triclinic,P-1,a=12.948(3),b=13.615(3),c=12.197(4)Å,=101.16(2),=111.88(2), =69.48(2)°,V=1863.8(9)ų,Z=2,D _C=1.26 Mg/m³,(MoK)=0.71069 Å,=0.8 cm^–1,F(000)=768,T=298 K,R=0.060 for 4570 observed reflections; 4-acetoxy-4-[[(4a,5,8a)-(±)-hexahydro-4a,6,6-trimethyl-4H-1,3-benzodioxin-4-one]-5-yl]butan-2-one (IV), C₁₇H₂₆O₆,M _r=326.4, monoclinic,P2₁/c,a=10.495(2),b=12.050(2),c=14.216(2)Å,=108.51(1)°,V=1704.8(5)ų,Z=4,D _c=1.27 Mg/m³,(MoK)=0.71069 Å,=0.9 cm^–1,F(000)=704,T=298 K,R=0.049 for2455 observed reflections; (3a,4,5,6,6a,9a,9b)-(±)-4,5-epoxy-decahydro-3, 3a-dihydroxy-2-ethoxy-4,7,7,9b-tetramethyl-naphto-[1,8-bc]-pyran-6-ol-acetate (V), C₂₀H₃₂O₇,M _r=383.5, monoclinic,C2/c,a=10.353(2),b=17.975(3),c=21.188(3)Å,=91.29(1)°,V=3942(1)ų,Z=8,D _c=1.29 Mg/m³,(MoK)=0.71069 Å,=0.8 cm^–1,F(000)=1664,T=298 K,R=0.051 for 2120 observed reflections. We report here the complete structures of four decalin derivatives (compoundsI, II, III, V) and one related compound (compoundIV) synthetized in order to find an efficient synthetic approach for the natural productforskolin.     

Syntheses and structures of N-phenylmaleimidetriazoles and by-products

The syntheses, properties, and structures of N-phenylmaleimidetriazole derivatives are described. Intermediates and by-products are also discussed. 1b. a = 43.997(7) Å, 5.7610(9) Å, 8.245(1) Å, = 99.339(4), C₂/c; 2a. a = 13.646(4) Å, b = 7.744(2) Å, c = 10.612(3) Å, = 91.979(6), P2₁/c. 3a. a = 22.245(1) Å, b = 22.245(1) Å, 10.010(1) Å, P42/n. 3a. a = 11.727(2) Å, b = 14.075(3) Å, c = 16.080(3) Å, = 105.859(3), = 105.331(3), = 98.187(3), P-1. 3b. a = 8.561(3) Å, b = 14.755(5) Å, c = 22.771(7) Å, = 97.006(5), P2₁/c. 3c. a = 10.500(2) Å, b = 12.189(2) Å, c = 13.040(2) Å, = 109.091(3), = 106.089(3), = 101.022(3), P-1. 8a. a = 16.389(8) Å, b = 5.749(3) Å, c = 19.316(3) Å, = 97.467(9), P2₁/n. 8b. a = 5.822(2) Å, b = 10.114(3) Å, c = 16.705(4) Å, = 84.681(5), = 82.840(5), = 75.769(4), P-1. 9b. a = 11.251(1) Å, 13.335(3) Å, 13.376(3) Å, = 102.456(4), P2₁/n. 9c. a = 15.836(3) Å, b = 8.236(2) Å, c = 5.447(3) Å, = 92.551(3), P2₁/c. 10a. a = 13.177(2) Å, b = 14.597(2) Å, c = 5.5505(8) Å, = 110.979(2), Cc. 11a. a = 14.720(2) Å, b = 13.995(2) Å, c = 38.245(6) Å, = 94.430(3), P2₁/n. 12b. a = 15.067(5) Å, b = 20.378(6) Å, c = 8.669(5) Å, = 99.16(4), = 99.32(3), = 105.23(3), P-1. 13b. a = 8.2824(6) Å, b = 10.5245(7) Å, c = 15.518(1) Å, = 92.305(1), = 100.473(1), = 100.124(1), P-1. 15a. a = 15.357(3) Å, b = 7.778(2) Å, c = 22.957(2) Å, Pbca. 16b. a = 18.0384(4) Å, b = 12.474(3) Å, c = 20.078(5) Å, Pbca.     

Crystal structures and energy refinement of some 2,2′-disubstituted biphenyl compounds

Synthesis and structural determination by X-ray crystallography of three substituted biphenyl structures are reported: (2) is monoclinic P2₁/n witha=10.805(4),b=8.079(3),c=16.232(6)Å, =100.96(5)°: (4) is monoclinic P2₁/n witha=9.966(3),b=10.007(3),c=13.053(4) Å, =96.74(5)°; (5) is triclinic witha=12.033(5),b=16.903(8),c=9.752(4)Å, =94.70(3)°, =112.56(3)° =76.12(3)°. In all compounds the biphenyl has two identical substituents in an ortho position to the center inter-ring bond and present variable inter-ring twist angles. In the process of investigating molecular geometry, we are interested in studying whether the calculated conformations of our molecules can fit the crystallographic structures.     

Crystal structures of isomorphous cadmium(II) and lead(II) oxalate trihydrates

The isomorphous cadmium(II) oxalate trihydrate (I) and lead(II) oxalate trihydrate (II) crystals belong to space groupP¯1 withZ=2. The crystallographic parameters for compoundI are:a=6.006(1),b=6.663(1),c=8.497(1)Å,a=74.76(1),=74.39(1), =80.94(1)°, andR=0.028 for 2643 observed MoK reflections; forII:a=6.008(1),b=6.671(1),c=8.493(1)Å,a=74.70(1),=74.33(1), =80.98(1)°, andR=0.065 for 4536 reflections. In the crystal structure, the metal atom is surrounded by seven oxygen atoms (including two aqua ligands) in the form of a distorted pentagonal bipyramid. The coordination polyhedra are interconnected through bridging oxalate groups to form a thick layer matching the (020) plane. Adjacent layers are further linked by hydrogen bonds involving both ligand and lattice water molecules to generate a three-dimensional network.On leave from Central Laboratory, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.     

Complexes of azobisindoles with π-organic acceptors

Complexes of azobisindoles with tetracyanoethylene and tetracyanoquinodimethane were studied by UV-Vis, FT-IR, Raman, NMR and X-ray spectroscopies. FT-IR and Raman spectra, as well as X-ray analysis, gave useful information on the participation of various sites to the association, through analysis of CN and N=N vibrational modes, while UV-Vis and NMR spectra were less helpful. The crystal structure of complexes 1-ethyl-2-phenyl-3-(1-ethyl-2-phenyl-3-azoindole)indole/TCNE,3a and 1,2-diphenyl-3-(1,2-diphenyl-3-azoindole)indole/TCNQ,5b are reported. In the two complexes, the distances between donor and acceptor planes range between 3.4 and 3.5 Å; in3a tetracyanoethylene faces the phenyl ring of the indole, while in5b the superposition of tetracyanoquinodimethane with the donor is negligible. Compound3a,P–1,a=9.504(2),b=9.513(3),c=8.941(2) Å, =97.81(4), =103.38(3), =84.14(2)°,Z=2,D _calc=2.55 g cm^–3; compound5b,P–1,a=12.648(3),b=12.205(2),c=7.263(3) Å, =103.69(2), =91.23(3), =110.61(2)°,Z=2,D _calc=2.53 g cm^–3.     

Structure and properties of N-phenylmaleimide derivatives

The crystal structures of 2-chloro-N-phenyl-triphenylphosphoranaminomaleimide 1, N-phenyl-di(triphenylphosphoranamino)maleimide 2a, a nitromethane solvate 2b, N-phenyl-2,3-dithiomaleimide 3, and N-phenyl-2,3-di(thiophenyl)maleimide have been determined. 1 crystallizes in space group P-1 with cell dimensions a = 10.432(6), b = 14.661(5), c = 9.376(4) Å, = 93.13(4), = 92.09(5), and = 79.08(4)°, 2a crystallizes in space group P2₁/c with cell dimensions a = 11.272(2), b = 28.910(7), c = 12.702(2) Å, and = 115.31(2)°, 2b crystallizes in space group P-1 with cell dimensions a = 13.140(2), b = 13.796(3), c = 11.755(3) Å, = 99.62(2), = 100.23(2), and = 102.74(2)°, 3 crystallizes in space group C2/c with cell dimensions a = 42.926(5), b = 5.757(6), c = 8.259(3) Å, and = 99.71(3)°, and 4 crystallizes in space group C2/c with cell dimensions a = 20.055(4), b = 10.370(6), c = 18.690(7) Å, and = 100.32(2)°. Vicinal diazides of five-membered rings undergo the normal Staudinger reaction to form triphenylphosphoranamino derivatives. Compounds 1 and 2 fluoresce strongly, but nitromethane quenches the fluorescence of 2.     

Structural characterization of Elisabatin B and Elisabatin C

X-ray structures of Elisabatin B (1) and Elisabatin C (2) have been determined. Crystal data for 1: Triclinic, P (No. 2), a = 7.528(2) Å, b = 9.404(2) Å, c = 11.414(2) Å, = 75.363(3)°, = 86.668(4)°, = 89.683(4)°, and Z = 2. Crystal data for 2: Monoclinic, P2₁/c (No. 14), a = 8.242(2) Å, b = 14.870(2) Å, c = 13.060(2) Å, = 101.458(3)°, and Z = 4. Both compounds are highly unsaturated leading to extended aromatic conjugation. They show different intermolecular O–HO hydrogen bonds, via which 1 forms dimers, and 2 zig-zag polymeric chains.     

Crystal structures of baclofen analogs: 3-thienyl- and 3-furylaminobutyric acids

X-ray crystal structures of 4-amino-3-(2-thienyl) butyric acid (compound1), 4-amino-3-(4-bromo-2-thienyl) butyric acid (compound2), and 4-amino-3-(5-methyl-2-furyl) butyric acid (compound3) are reported. Space groups and unit/cell parameters are: compound1, monoclinic,P2₁ c,a=13.288(3),b=5.231(1),c=12.388(2)Å,=92.3(1)°; compound2, monoclinic,P2₁/c,a=12.610(7),b=5.156(1),c=15.814(8)Å,=101.8(1)°; compound3, orthorhombic, Pccn,a=11.461(1),b=25.284(2),c=6.977(1)Å. FinalR indices are: compound1, 0.057; compound2, 0.069; compound3, 0.060. Conformations of their -aminobutyric chains are compared with the one of -amino--(p-chlorophenyl)-butyric acid (baclofen, compound4). Two different types of conformations are observed, i.e., conformations (i) with folding (compound3) or (ii) without folding (compounds1,2, and4) of the ammonium group toward the heteroaromatic or aromatic ring. However, distances between ionized groups are constant.     

Two acetylamino derivatives of 2,4-bis(trichloromethyl)-1,3-benzdioxin showing different types of hydrogen bonding: (a) (C13C)CH⋯O=C and (b) N-H⋯O=C

8-Acetylamino-6-methyl-2,4-bis(trichloromethyl)-1,3-benzdioxin, (I), is monoclinic,P2₁/c,a=15.174(4),b=11.977(7),c=9.911(3)Å,=99.72(2)°. 6-Acetylamino-2,4-bis(trichloromethyl)-1,3-benzdioxin, (II), is monoclinic,P2₁/_n,a=5.927(4),b=40.623(1),c =7.120(3)Å,=91.39(4)°. In compound (I) the imino hydrogen atom is locked in an intramolecular hydrogen bond to the proximate oxygen atom of the heterocyclic ring and is not available for intermolecular hydrogen bonding. Instead the weakly acidic hydrogen atom [Cl₃C-C(2)]H takes part in a hydrogen bond to the carbonyl oxygen atom in another molecule. In compound (II) a normal intermolecular hydrogen bond of the type N-HO=C occurs. The 6-acetylam-ino group is twisted about the (C_Ar-N) bond such that the angles NHO=C, C_ArH_ArO=C, NHOH_ArC_Ar, at the carbonyl oxygen group total 360° (where NH is in the related molecule). The packing in both compounds takes the form of infinite chains and in compound (II) partial overlap of the aromatic ring and the acetylamino group, with very little offset, also occurs.     

Complexation with diol host compounds. Part 3. Molecular inclusion of 4-methylcyclohexanone and 2-methylcyclohexanone by the host,trans-9,10-dihydroxy-9,10-diphenyl-9,10-dihydroanthracene

The structures of the 12 molecular complexes oftrans-9,10-dihydroxy-9,10-diphenyl-9,10-dihydroanthracene with 4-methylcyclohexanone (1) and with 2-methylcyclohexanone (2) have been determined by X-ray crystallography. The crystal data are as follows: Compound (1):P2₂/c,a=8.838(2) Å,b=8.92(1) Å,c=20.879(8)=Å,=98.67(2)°,V=1627(2) ų,Z=2 andR=0.062 for 2201 unique MoK reflections; Compound (2):P¯1,a=8.917(3) Å,b=9.900(2) Å,c=11.250(4) Å,a=68.72(2)°,=64.39(3)°, =74.86(2)°,V=828.1(5) ų,Z=1 andR=0.098 for 2563 unique reflections. Both inclusion compounds exhibit O-HO=C hydrogen bonding interactions. The thermal properties of these compounds have been characterized by DTA and TGA thermograms.     

A comparison of the coordination preferences of Zn, Co, and Cd(II) with the heteroscorpionate ligand (2-hydroxy-3-t-butyl-methylphenyl)bis (3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)methane

Reaction of the Zn, Cd, or Co nitrate salts with the deprotonated ligand (2-hydroxy-3-t-butyl-methylphenyl)bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)methane (L1O^–) in methanol produced the following complexes: [(L1OH)Zn(NO₃)₂] in two isomorphs, a = 40.983(8) Å, b = 9.571(2) Å, c = 15.667(8) Å, = 90, = 106.38(1), = 90, C2/c, and a = 13.027(3) Å, b = 14.781(4) Å, c = 16.107(3) Å, = 90, = 105.30(1), = 90, P2₁/n; [(L1OH)Cd(pz)(NO₃)₂] a = 14.7476(2) Å, b = 13.5411(2) Å, c = 16.7223(2) Å, = 90, = 110.3840(10), = 90, P2₁/c; and [(L1O)Co(pz)(NO₃)] a = 11.4240(2) Å, b = 13.4498(2) Å, c = 13.8056(2) Å, = 105.2080(10), = 105.8130(10), = 112.7470(10), P . The Zn adopts a pseudotetrahedral four-coordinate geometry where the potentially tridentate ligand is actually bidentate with a protonated and uncoordinated phenoxy arm. The Co complex is pseudooctahedral six-coordinate where the phenoxy arm is deprotonated and coordinated. Finally the Cd complex is seven-coordinate but the metal is not coordinated through the phenoxy group that is again protonated.     

Cyclohexanone inclusion compounds of related multipedal hosts

The structures of the cyclohexanone inclusion compounds of (1) hexakis (3-hydroxy-3, 3-diphenyl-2-propynyl) benzene (H1) (triclinic, P1¯, a = 8.957(4), b = 16.69(1), c = 17.201(4) Å, = 93.82(3), = 97.61(3), and = 93.13(5)°); (2) 1,2,3,5,6,7-hexakis(3-hydroxy-3,3-diphenyl-2-propynyl)naphthalene (H2) (monoclinic, P2₁/n, a = 9.444(5), b = 18.353(5), c = 31.59(1) Å, and = 92.18(3)°) and (3) tetra(3-hydroxy-3,3-diphenyl-2-propynyl)ethylene (H3) (triclinic, P1¯, a = 14.208(2), b = 14.710(4), c = 17.915(2) Å, = 91.06(1), = 89.98(1), and = 110.60(2)°) have been determined. A second cyclohexanone inclusion compound with H1 with a different host to guest ratio (4: triclinic, P1¯, a = 9.512(2), b = 15.327(3),c = 16.151(3) Å, = 114.89(2), = 95.19(2), and = 102.67(2)°) was obtained from a 50:50 molar solution of cyclohexanone and 1,4-dioxane, which confirms the selectivity of this host for compounds with carbonyl functional groups. The thermal analysis results of all these cyclohexanone inclusion compounds are reported.     

Novel manganese(III) oxidation chemistry: X-ray crystal structures of (1α,2α,4β)-1,2-diacetoxy-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene (compound A) and (1α,2α,4β)-1,2-diacetoxy-4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-8-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene (compound B)

CompoundA is (1,2,4)-1,2-diacetoxy-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-methoxy-l,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene, C₂₂H₂₄O₆,M _r=384.43, monoclinic, P2₁/n, witha=11.074(3),b=10.353(4),c=17.616(4)Å,=94.96(2)°,V=2012.1ų,D _calc=1.27 g cm^–3 and=0.55 cm^–1 forZ=4. Least-squares refinement of 1371 observed [F ₀5 (F ⁰)] reflections led to the final agreement index ofR=0.052. A twofold disorder was observed for the 1-acetoxy group whereas the 2-acetoxy group was ordered. CompoundB, (1,2,4)-1,2-diacetoxy-4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-8-methoxy-l,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene, C₂₂H₂₄O₆,M _r=384.43, crystallizes in the monoclinic space group, P2₁/c, witha=16.209(2),b=10.076(1),c=13.357(4)Å,=111.41(2)°,V=2030.9ų,D _calc=1.26 g cm^–3 and=0.54 cm^–1 forZ=4. A final agreement index ofR=0.045 was realized by least-squares refinement of 1486 observed [F _o5 (F _o)] reflections. Intermolecular interactions in the cell lattices of compoundsA andB are noted. The title compoundsA andB were prepared by manganese(III) acetate oxidative dimerization of two molecules of 4-methoxystyrene and 2-methoxystyrene, respectively.     

Synthesis and X-ray crystal structure of three polyazamacrocycles having sulfonate pendant groups: Piperazinyl-monomethanesulfonic acid,sodium hydrogen 1,4,7-triazacyclononane-N,N′-di(methanesulfonate) and 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-N,N′-di(methanesulfonic acid)

C₅H₁₀N₂O₃S,1, monoclinicC2/c,a=17.545(5),b=6.822(8),c=13.928(2),=108.36(7),Z=8, MoK, =0.7107 Å,=3.56cm^–1,R=0.061,R _w =0.099. C₈H₁₆N₃O₆S₂Na·2H₂O,2, orthorhombicPna2₁,a=17.964(8),b=10.157(1),c=8.263(4),Z=4, MoK, =0.7107 Å,=4.07 cm^–1,R=0.040,R _w =0.043. C₁₀H₂₀N₄O₆S₂·2H₂O,3, monoclinicP2₁/n,a=9.142(9),b=13.576(7),c=14.028(8),=94.096(8),Z=4, MoK, =0.7107 Å,=3.37 cm^–1,R=0.063,R _w =0.074. Compounds1, 2, and3 were prepared from the pH-dependent sulfomethylation of the di- and polyazamacrocycles.     

Crystal structures of twoN-substituted 2-thioxo-1,3-dithiole-4-carboxamides

The two closely related compoundsN,N-dimethyl 5-(methylthio)-2-thioxo-1,3-dithiole-4-carboxamide1 andN-(p-methoxy-phenyl)-N-methyl 5-(methylthio)-2-thioxo-1,3-dithiole-4-carboxamide2 have been characterized by X-ray crystal structure determination. Crystal data for1: triclinic, ,a=6.767(1),b=12.594(2),c=6.648(1) Å, =101.38(1), =93.37(2), =79.62(1)°,V=546.2 ų,Z=2. Crystal data for2: monoclinic, Cc,a=19.836(4),b=6.057(1),c=15.860(3) Å, =127.61(3)°,V=1509.5ų,Z=4. The molecular structures of1 and2 show remarkable differences concerning the conformational behavior. These differences are related to the nature of the substituents at the nitrogen atom. The presence of an aromatic system in2 leads to an almost planar arrangement of the -oxoketene dithioacetal moiety. This effect is accompanied by a short intramolecular S...O contact of 2.648(2) Å. In the absence of an aromatic system, as is the case for compound1, neither a resonance effect along the -oxoketene dithioacetal fragment nor a short S...O distance is observed.     

Crystal and molecular structure of 1-phenyl-3-(2-hydroxyphenylamino)-2-buten-1-one,C16H15NO2

Orange, yellow, and colorless crystals were obtained for the title compound. The orange crystals are triclinic, space groupP¯1,a=9.181(2),b=10.734(2),c=15.245(3) Å,=73.06(2),=79.21(2), =67.83(2)°,V=1325.9(5) ų,Z=4. Two different symmetry-independent molecules (moleculeA andB) were determined in the crystal unit. The conformation ofA is stabilized by an intramolecular H bond from the amino NH to the keto and phenolic O atoms [1.89(2) and 2.38(2) Å, respectively]. The conformation ofB is stabilized by only one intramolecular H bond, from the amino NH to the keto O atom [1.925(2) Å]. The colorless crystals (moleculeC) are monoclinic, space groupP2₁/n,a=11.883(3),b=11.004(3),c=10.053(3) Å,=95.93(3)°,V=1307.5(6) ų,Z=4. This conformation is stabilized by one intramolecular H bond, the same as in B, with N-HO, 1.84(3) Å. An intermolecular H bond is observed forA,B, and C, O-HO, 2.634(2), 2.640(2), and 2.697(2) Å, respectively. The yellow crystals are adducts with ethanol (¹H NMR, infrared and GC measurements).     

Molecular structures of two conjugated ene-ynes derived from thiophene

The crystal structures of two conjugated ene-yne derivatives of thiophene are described, 2,5-di-(trimethylsilylethynyl)-3,4-dibromothiophene (1), is triclinic P witha=6.3281(4)Å,b=9.7421(6)Å,c=16.3669(9)Å; =80.516(5)°, =84.810(5)°, =74.072(5)°,Z=2,R=0.054; 2,3,4,5-tetra(trimethylsilylethynyl)thiophene (2), is monoclinic, P2₁/c with a=20.928(2)Å b=5.852(1)Å,c=23.907(2)Å; =100.245(6)°,Z=4,R=0.049. The ethynylic C atoms of both compounds lie near the thiophene plane, with deviations in the range 0.010(3)–0.455(4)Å. The phenyl groups of2 form a dihedral angle of 13.0(4)°.     

Stable crystalline adducts of 1,6-bis(o-hydroxyanilino)-1,5-hexadiene-3,4-dione withN,N-dimethyl carboxamides and urea derivatives

The red colored and poorly soluble 1,6-bis(o-hydroxyanilino)-1,5-hexadiene-3,4-dione (3f) forms stable adducts5 and7 of exact stoichiometric ratios withN,N-dimethyl carboxamides4 and ureas6. The adducts are yellow colored and easily soluble in organic solvents. The crystal structure of3f (monoclinic space groupP2 ₁/c witha=7.903(2),b=10.941(2),c=8.976(3) Å, =90.13(2)°) indicates planarity with extensive delocalization of the -electrons. The poor solubility is referred to the formation of strong intermolecular hydrogen bonds (H(O)...O3 andH(O)...O3=1.79 Å). The crystal structure of the 12 DMF adduct5a (monoclinic space groupP2 ₁/c witha=6.068(1),b=19.668(2),c=10.645(1) Å, =107.791(8)°) shows a less pronounced delocalization of the -electrons which might be the explanation for the color change from red to yellow. In5a the intermolecular hydrogen bonds of3f are interrupted by forming new hydrogen bonds from the hydroxyl group to the carbonyl group of DMF (H(O)...O(L) andH(O)...O(L)=1.86 Å), whereby the solubility is markedly changed. The thermal stability of the addition products5 and7 was determined by thermogravimetry.     

Structures of 355-1355-1355-1tricarbonyl: structural evidence for the near-electroneutrality of the dialkylacetal substituent

The structures of the (benzene dialkylacetal)tricarbonyl chromium complexes [⁶-C₆H₅-CH(OR)₂]Cr(CO)₆ (R=Me,1; Et,2), are reported. The compounds were examined as part of a study of the conformations of the tripodal tricarbonylchromium group. For [⁶-C₆H₅-CH(OMe)₂]Cr(CO)₃,1, monoclinic,P2₁/c (# 14),a=15.235(1) Å,b=6.5304(5) Å,c=12.702 Å, =103.197(1)^o,Z=4. For [⁶-C₆H₅-CH(OEt)₂]Cr(CO)₃,2, monoclinic,P2₁/c (# 14),a=9.859(3) Å,b=10.547(3) Å,c=15.138(3) Å, =108.42(2)^o,Z=4. The data show that the molecules adopt the expected three-legged piano stool structure. The carbonyl ligands in1 adopt an eclipsed arrangement with respect to the arene ring and its substituent, while those in2 are staggered. These conformations are consistent with the notion that the acetal substituent behaves largely as an electroneutral group, or at most as a weak electronic acceptor.     

5-(thien-2-yl) uracil analogs: 5-(5-methylthien-2-yl)-2′-deoxyuridine, 5-(5-thien-2-yl)-2′-deoxyuridine,and 5-(5-bromothien-2-yl)-2′-deoxyuridine

Crystal structures of 5-(5-methylthien-2-yl)-2-deoxyuridine (I), 5-(5-thien-2-yl)-2-deoxyuridine (II) and 5-(5-bromothien-2-yl)-2-deoxyuridine (III) have been obtained from data collected on a four-circle Enraf-Nonius diffractometer (CAD-4 system). Space group, unit/cell parameters and finalR indices are:I, monoclinic,P2₁,a=9.105(2),b=20.819(2),c=7.932(2) Å, =98.79(2)°,R=5.7%;II, monoclinic,P2₁,a=8.720(4),b=20.793(4),c=7.884(4) Å, =95.06(2)°,R=5.8%;III, monoclinic,P2₁,a=9.260(2),b=41.655(7),c=7.926(2) Å, =97.996(13)°,R=9.4%. Structural properties of the title compounds are compared with those of 5-(5-chlorothien-2-yl)-2-deoxyuridine (IV) previously reported in order to explain their affinity for HSV-1 thymidine kinase and their eventual interaction with viral DNA polymerase. The main structural features observed are the coplanarity of the uracil and thienyl cycles stabilized by a S–O intramolecular interaction and the formation of dimeric intermolecular H bonds between two uracil moieties.