Synthesis and X-ray structural analysis of (2<Emphasis Type="Italic">Z</Emphasis>)-3(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-pyridin-4-ylacrylonitrile and (2<Emphasis Type="Italic">Z</Emphasis>)-3-(3,5-di-<Emphasis Type="Italic">tert</Emphasis>-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)2-pyridin-4-ylacrylonitrile

Synthesis and X-ray structural investigations have been carried out for the two title compounds C₁₄H₁₀N₂O (3a) and C₂₂H₂₆N₂O (3b). Compound 3a crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c, with a = 3.843(1) Å, b = 24.618(5) Å, c = 11.318(2) Å, = 92.61(3), V = 1069.7(4) Å,³ and Z = 4. Compound 3b crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1, with a = 9.004(2) Å, b = 9.447(2) Å, c = 11.713(2) Å, = 76.70(3), = 83.12(3), = 82.16(3), V = 956.5(3) Å,³ and Z = 2. Both stilbazole derivatives have Z-geometry about the ethylene bridge which links the heterocyclic and aromatic rings. The molecular skeleton of 3a is slightly non-planar: the dihedral angles between the acrylonitrile linkage and the pyridine ring, and between this linkage and the p-hydroxyphenyl ring are 7.2(2) and 4.1(2), respectively. The molecular skeleton of 3b is less planar: the values of similar dihedral angles are 17.0(2) and 20.8(2), respectively. In the crystal of 3a, the molecules are packed in stacks along the a axis with head-to-head orientation. Intermolecular hydrogen bonds O=H s N and C=H s N link molecules into sheets parallel to (100) plane. In the crystals of 3b, the molecules have a head-to-tail orientation and intermolecular hydrogen bonds O=H s N link the molecules into infinite chains along [01-1] direction.     

Synthesis and structural studies of <Emphasis Type="Italic">tris</Emphasis>-2-chlorobenzylamine and <Emphasis Type="Italic">tris</Emphasis>-2-bromobenzylamine

The tris-2-chloro and 2-bromotribenzylamines are prepared from aqueous ammonia and 2-chlorobenzyl chloride and 2-bromobenzyl bromide, respectively, in ethanol. Recrystallization yielded colorless cubes of each product. The crystal structures are each solved in space group P , and are isostructural. The tris-2-chloro compound, 1, has a = 7.4226(5) Å, b = 9.0825(7) Å, c = 14.529(1) Å, = 78.279(1), = 82.389(1), = 84.661(1), and V = 948.41(12) ų with Z = 2, and d_calc = 1.368 Mg/m³. The tris-2-bromo analog, 2, has a = 7.6569(11) Å, b = 9.0922(13) Å, c = 14.614(2) Å, = 79.286(2), = 81.777(2), = 85.401(2), and V = 987.9(2) ų with Z = 2, and d_calc = 1.762 Mg/m³. Lithium–halogen exchange experiments conducted in tetrahydrofuran at –78C using n-butyl lithium revealed that no exchange occurred for the tris-2-chloro compound, but did occur for the tris-2-bromo analog to yield tribenzylamine upon quench and work-up.     

Crystal structure of 1,5,8-trihydroxyl-3-methoxy xanthone from Swertia chirayita

In order to study the relationship between biological and pharmacological activities with their structures, a series of tri-, tetra-oxygenated xanthones including 1-hydroxyl-2,3,4,7-tetramethoxy xanthone 1, 1-hydroxyl-2,3,4,5-tetramethoxyl xanthone 2, 1-hydroxyl-3,5-dimethoxy xanthone 3, 1,8-dihydroxyl-3,5-dimethoxyl xanthone 4, 1,5,8-trihydroxyl-3-methoxy xanthone 5 has been isolated from Swertia chirayita. Their structures were established on the basis of spectral and chemical evidence. The crystal structure of 5 was also investigated by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. It crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P , with a = 7.1540(10) Å, b = 7.520(2) Å, c = 10.671(2) Å, V = 562.7(2) ų, = 86.50(3), = 80.06(3), = 85.00(3), Z = 2, D_c = 1.618 g m^–3, R_int = 0.0230, wR(F²) = 0.1028, F(000) = 284. The molecular structure is nearly plane and four substituents are much closer to the plane of the molecule. Compound 5 also shows three intermolecular hydrogen bonds. A recent study shows that phenolic hydroxyls in xanthones are the main active groups capable of scavenging OH and O₂.     

Synthesis and structural characterization of five new coordination polymer chain structures using a new,Z-shaped ligand, 2,2′-bis-(4-pyridylethynyl)tolane

Using the new ligand, 2,2-bis-(4-pyridylethynyl)tolane we have synthesized five new coordination polymers: HgBr₂[2,2-bis-(4-pyridylethynyl)tolane] (1), HgI₂[2,2-bis-(4-pyridylethynyl)tolane] (2), Ni(acetylacetonate)₂[2,2-bis-(4-pyridylethynyl)tolane] (3), Zn(acetylacetonate)₂[2,2-bis-(4-pyridylethynyl)tolane] (4), and Cu(hexafluoro acetylacetonate)₂[2,2-bis-(4-pyridylethynyl)tolane]CHCl₃ (5). 2,2-Bis-(4-pyridyl ethynyl)tolane is a rigid ligand with a Z-shape that promotes the formation of zig-zag chains. Compounds 1– 5 were characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction; and compounds 1– 3 were additionally characterized by IR, elemental analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c with a = 29.761(3) Å, b = 5.0531(5) Å, c = 16.7823(15) Å, = 104.090(2), V = 2447.9(4) ų, Z = 4. Each mercury is bound to two tolane ligands and two bromine anions, resulting in a tetrahedral coordination environment. Compound 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2/c, with a = 20.3061(17) Å, b = 5.6303(5) Å, c = 24.5459(19) Å, = 110.338(2), V = 2631.4(4) ų, Z = 4. Here also, each mercury is bound to two tolane ligands and two iodine anions in a tetrahedral coordination environment. The ligand orientation differs in compounds 1 and 2 being trans oriented in 1 and cis oriented in 2. Compound 3 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 14.5947(14) Å, b = 6.3082(6) Å, c = 18.3939(18) Å, = 112.112(2), V = 1568.9(3) ų, Z = 2. Each nickel is bound to two tolane ligands and two bidentate AcAc anions, resulting in an octahedral coordination environment. Compound 4, which is isostructural with 3, also crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 14.6990(9) Å, b = 6.2724(4) Å, c = 18.6433(11) Å, = 112.8610(10), V = 1583.86(17) ų, Z = 2. Compound 5 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1 with a = 6.5487(4) Å, b = 11.6471(7) Å, c = 14.3225(9) Å, = 70.1360(10), = 89.3990(10), = 88.7680(10), V = 1027.18(11) ų, Z = 1. Each copper in 5 is bound to two tolane ligands and two bidentate hfAcAc anions, resulting in an octahedral coordination environment identical to that found in 3 and 4.     

Crystal structures of two 1,2-bis-(1-aryl-3-methyltriazene-3-yl-)ethanes with aryl substituents of opposite polarity

The crystal and molecular structure of 1,2-bis-{1-(2-cyanophenyl)-3-methyltriazen-3-yl-}ethane (1) and 1,2-bis-{1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-3-methyltriazen-3-yl-}ethane (2) have been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Bis-triazene (1) exists as the staggered conformation in the solid state, with an anti-anti configuration around the N2–N3 bond of the triazene units, whereas 2 assumes a gauche conformation with the syn-syn configuration in the triazene units. Crystal data: 1 C₁₈H₁₈N₈, triclinic, space group P –1, a = 6.108(2), b = 8.118(3), c = 9.600(4)Å, = 101.37(7)°, = 96.47(7)°, = 102.71(5)°, V = 449.1(3)ų, Z = 2; 2 C₁₈H₂₄N₆O₂, monoclinic, space group P 2₁/n, a = 13.119(5), b = 7.745(2), c = 19.201(2)Å, = 96.47(7)°, V = 1910.3(9)ų, Z = 4.     

Synthesis and structure of 4-R,5-R-[5-(hydroxy-diphenyl-methyl)-2, 2-dimethyl-[1,3]dioxolan-4-yl]-phenyl-methanone, a chiral ligand building block

A triphenyl analog of taddol, 4-R,5-R-[5-(hydroxy-diphenyl-methyl)-2,2-dimethyl-[1,3]dioxolan-4-yl]-phenyl-methanone, has been synthesized and structurally characterized. This molecule could act as a chiral ligand building block in the creation of tuned taddol analogs. Structural analysis of the title compound reveals that the hydroxyl group is involved in an intramolecular hydrogen bond and does not take part in any intermolecular interaction. Crystal packing is influenced by C–H O hydrogen bonding and phenyl phenyl interactions. Crystal data: Triclinic, P1 (No. 1), a = 5.9343(4) Å, b = 8.2367(17) Å, c = 10.987(2) Å, = 88.290(6), = 75.442(4), = 80.655(6), V = 512.86(15) ų, Z = 1, D _calc = 1.258 mg/m³. Final residual values were R ₁ = 0.0407 for 3022 observed data (I > 2s(I) ) and wR ₂ = 0.0941 for all 3524 unique data.     

4-(1,4-Dimethoxy-2-naphthyl)-4- hydroxycyclohexanone and its ethylene ketal

Intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the solid state is reported for the title compound and its ethylene ketal. The title compound crystallizes in the triclinic space group, with a = 9.590(3), b = 9.620(3), c = 9.844(2) Å, = 97.67(2), = 105.25(2), = 115.47(2), and Z=2. The ethylene ketal crystallizes in the monoclinic space group, P2₁/c, with a = 7.230(2), b = 22.639(3), c = 10.839(2) Å, = 101.47(2), and Z = 4. The intramolecular hydrogen bond length of 1.79 Å is the same for the ketone and ketal, but the O—H---O valence angle is 144° for the ketone and 165° for the ketal.     

Heterocyclic tautomerism. XI. Structures of 5,5′-bitetrazole and 1-methyl-5-(2′-pyridyl)tetrazole at 130 K

The X-ray crystal structures of 5,5-bitetrazole and 1-methyl-5-(2-pyridyl)tetrazole at 130 K are described. 5,5-Bitetrazole exists as the 1 H, 1'H-tautomer and packs in chains held together by pairs of intermolecular hydrogen bonds. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n witha=4.945(1),b=6.367(1),c=8.491(1) Å and =99.233(7)^o. In 1-methyl-5-(2-pyridyl)tetrazole the two heterocyclic rings are nearly coplanar and the molecular packing is controlled by intermolecular – interactions. It crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 witha=6.667(1),b=7.135(1),c=9.202(1)Å, =89.59(1), =69.08(1), and =66.62(1)^o.     

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.     

Isomerism in parabutylchloral; x-ray crystallographic determinations of 2,4,6-tris(1′,1′,2′-trichloropropyl)-1,3,5-trioxanes

-Parabutylchloral (2,4,6-tris(1,1,2-trichloropropyl)-1,3,5-trioxane, C₁₂H₁₅Cl₉O₃) crystallizes in the orthorhombic space groupP2₁2₁2₁ (No. 19) witha=12.165(6),b=9.964(5),c=17.433(9) Å,Z=4. The finalR value is 0.043 for 1667 observed reflections.-Parabutylchloral crystallizes in the orthorhombic space groupPna2₁ (No. 33), witha=12.387(6),b=10.488(5),c=16.605(8) Å,Z=4. The finalR value is 0.047 for 1417 observed reflections.Unlike the geometric isomers- and-parachloral (CCl₃CHO)₃ which exist in boat andcis,cis-chair conformations, the- and-forms of parabutylchloral (CH₃CHClCCl₂CHO)₃ are now shown by X-ray crystallography not to be geometric isomers. Both forms exist incis,cis-chair conformations and the isomerism arises from the chirality of the side chains at the-carbon atoms. In the-form only two of the side chains have the same chirality, but in the-form the chirality at all the-carbon atoms is the same. The X-ray results are supplemented by¹H and¹³C nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and by mass spectrometry.We thank the CSIR (Pretoria) for collecting the diffractometer data, the CSIR and the University of Cape Town for research grants, Dr. M. L. Niven for crystallographic assistance, and Miss C. Angus for preparing parabutylchloral and separating the isomers. The 500 MHz NMR data are courtesy of Mr. Ivan Antonowitz of the CSIR.     

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.     

Molecular structure of 1-phenyl-1-dimethylamino-4,4-bis(trimethylsilyl)-2-aza-3λ3-phosphabutadiene-1,3

The crystal and molecular structure of 1-phenyl-1-dimethylamino-4,4-bis(trimethylsilyl)-2-aza-3³-phosphabutadiene-1,3, Me₂N(Ph)C=N—P=C(SiMe₃)₂ (1), has been determined. Crystal data: triclinic, P1¯, a = 8.975(4), b = 10.001(5), c = 12.440(6) Å, = 79.04(4), = 77.98(4), = 73.07(4)°, V = 1034.7 ų, Z = 2, and D _c = 1.08 g cm^–3. The main geometrical parameters of 1 as well as ab initio (HF/6-31+G**) calculations of the model systems show no clear evidence of high efficiency of the (C=N)— (P=C) conjugation.     

Caging the mercurous ion: a tetradentate tripodal nitrogen ligand enhances stability and J(1H199Hg)

The dimeric mercurous ion has been encapsulated by a pair of the tetradentate tripodal nitrogen ligands tris[(2-(6-methylpyridyl))methyl]amine (TLA). The complex [Hg₂(TLA)₂](ClO₄)₂ (1) was isolated directly from an acetonitrile solution of Hg(ClO₄)₂ 3H₂O and TLA. Complex 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group with a = 10.537(2) Å, b = 10.751(2) Å, c = 10.907(2) Å, = 75.20(3), = 73.73(3), = 75.73(3), and Z = 1. The cation is located an inversion center. The Hg–Hg and Hg–N_amine bond distances are 2.5469(8) and 2.297(6) Å, respectively, and the average Hg–N_pyridyl bond length is 2.75(7) Å. Complex 1 was stable indefinitely in acetonitrile-d ₃ solution, permitting detection of 13 and 22 Hz heteronuclear couplings between the Hg(I) ions and the methylene protons of the ligand. Comparisons with the structures and spectroscopic properties of related mercuric and mercurous complexes are made.     

Crystal structure of 5,5-dimethyl-2-p-bromophenylimino-Δ3-1,3,4-oxadiazoline

Oxidation of acetone-4-p-bromophenylsemicarbazone with lead tetraacetate yields only one isomer of 5,5-dimethyl-2-p-bromophenylimino-³-1,3,4-oxadiazoline, C₁₀H₁₀BrN₃O. Crystals of this compound are triclinic, space groupP¯1,a = 5·91(1),b = 9·52(1),c = 11·59(2) Å, =114·1(1) °, = 93·5(1) ° and = 108·8(1) °;z = 2 and the chemical composition is C₁₀H₁₀BrN₃O. Of 2306 independent reflexions examined, 877 were strong enough to be measured with integrated precession photographs using MoK radiation. The structure was refined using a full-matrix least-squares program to a finalR value of 0·064. The structure consists of planar phenyl and oxadiazoline rings, with a van der Waals interaction between a phenyl hydrogen atom and oxygen atom of the five member ring preventing the two rings from being co-planar; the H(13)-O(1) separation is 2·47 Å. TheZ-configuration of the product suggests a specific mechanism for the ring closure involving an organolead intermediate.     

Hydrogen-bonded coordination network in crystal structures of [Cu(3-PM)4Cl2] and [Cu(4-PM)4Cl]Cl, (PM = pyridylmethanol)

The crystal and molecular structures of [Cu(3-PM)₄Cl₂] (1) and [Cu(4-PM)₄Cl]Cl (2) have been determinated by X-ray crystallography. Complex 1 crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P–1, with lattice parameters a = 7.972(2) Å, b = 8.293(2) Å, c = 10.707(2) Å, = 105.73(3)°, = 90.04(3)°, = 110.38(3)°, and Z = 1 at 100 K. The coordination geometry of each Cu atom is approximately octahedral formed by four nitrogen atoms of pyridine rings of 3-pyridylmethanol molecules in the equatorial plane and two chlorine atoms occupying the axial positions. The O—HsO, C—HsCl, and O—HsCl intermolecular hydrogen bonds and s stacking link the molecules in 3-D hydrogen-bonded coordination network. Complex 2 crystallizes in the tetragonal system, space group P4/n, with lattice parameters a = 10.464(1) Å, c = 11.339(2) Å, and Z = 2 at 217 K and a = 10.352(1) Å, c = 11.201(2) Å, and Z = 2 at 293 K. The coordination geometry of Cu atom in the [Cu(4-PM)₄Cl]⁺ ion is approximately square pyramidal formed by four nitrogen atoms of pyridine rings of 4-pyridylmethanol molecules in equatorial plane and one chlorine atom in axial position. The O—HsCl and C—HsCl intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules in 2-D hydrogen-bonded coordination network.     

Hydrogen bonding in labdane diterpenoids, labda-7,12(E),14-triene-17-oic acid and labda-12(Z),14,17-triene-18-oic acid

Two labdane diterpenoids, labda-7,12(E),14-triene-17-oic acid (1) and labda-12(Z),14,17-triene-18-oic acid (2), C₂₀H₃₀O₂, have been isolated from Croton oblongifolius. Both 1 and 2 crystallized in the monoclinic system, space group C2, with cell dimensions of a = 21.912(1) Å, b = 7.4002(4) Å, c = 11.5079(7) Å, = 101.999(1)^o and a = 21.308(2) Å, b = 11.9067(9) Å, c = 7.5606(6) Å, = 100.763(1)^o, respectively. Compound 1, a rare example of carboxylic group bound to a cyclohexene ring, forms an infinite intermolecular hydrogen-bonded polymer [O1 O2(–x + 1/2, y + 1/2, –z + 2) 2.697(2) Å], whereas molecules of compound 2 are linked to form an asymmetric hydrogen-bonded dimer [O1 O2(–x, y, –z) 2.657(3) Å].     

Synthesis and crystal structure of 1D 2,3-naphtho 15-crown-5 complex [Na(N15C5)]<Subscript>2</Subscript>[Ni(i-mnt)<Subscript>2</Subscript>] containing S⋅<Emphasis Type="Italic">s</Emphasis>C and S⋅<Emphasis Type="Italic">s</Emphasis>π interactions

The reaction of 2,3-naphtho-15-crown-5 (N15C5) with Na₂[Ni(i-mnt)₂] [i-mn = 1,1-dicyanoethylene-2,2-dithiolate] affords the title complex [Na(N15C5)]₂[Ni(i-mnt)₂] (1), which is characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, UV-visible spectra and single crystal X-ray diffraction. 1 crystallizes in the triclinic, space group P with a = 8.291(4), b = 12.833(7), c = 12.913(6) Å, = 115.732 (7), = 105.030(7), = 90.912(8), V = 1182.2(10) ų, Z = 1 and R₁(wR₂) = 0.0422(0.1001). The single crystal X-ray analysis shows that the [Na(N15C5)]⁺ complex cations act as the bridges linking the [Ni(i-mnt)₂]^2– anions into a 1D infinite chain through Na–N interactions and SsC and Ss interactions are observed in the chain with the shortest SsC distance of 3.433 Å.     

4-(<Emphasis Type="Italic">E</Emphasis>)-2-[3-(3-[(<Emphasis Type="Italic">E</Emphasis>)-2-(4-cyanophenyl)-1-diazenyl]hexahydro-1-pyrimidinylmethyl)hexahydro-1-pyrimidinyl]-1diazenylbenzonitrile: X-ray crystal structure

4-(E)-2-[3-(3-[(E)-2-(4-cyanophenyl)-1-diazenyl]hexahydro-1-pyrimidinylmethyl)hexahydro-1-pyrimidinyl]-1-diazenylbenzonitrile (1) has been synthesized by reaction of p-cyanobenzene diazonium chloride with a mixture of formaldehyde and 1,3-propanediamine. The crystal structure has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The bis-triazene (1) adopts a folded conformation, similar to previously studied ethylenediamine analogues, and there is evidence of -stacking in the crystal packing. The two planar phenyltriazenyl groups are almost parallel, forming an angle of 6.6(1), and display weak intermolecular s interactions between molecules. This result establishes the structure of the product of this diazonium coupling reaction as the 1-(1-hexahydropyimidinylmethyl)hexahydropyrimidine derivative and not the alternate tetraazabicyclo[5.5.1]tridecane derivative. Crystal data: 1C₂₃H₂₆N₁₀, monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 10.717(1) Å, b = 7.749(1) Å, c = 28.252(2) Å, = 97.223(2), V = 2327.5(5) ų, for Z = 4.     

Synthesis,thermal reactivity and structure of 1,2-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylethynyl)benzene

The crystal structure of the new enediyne 3 was determined by X-ray diffraction. 3 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pbca (No. 61) with a = 12.7148(9) Å, b = 7.4872(8) Å, c = 38.890(4) Å, = = = 90 and Z = 8. The three-dimensional structure is characterized by an 8-membered cyclic array linking four molecules of 3 by hydrogen bonding between phenolic and methoxy groups. Furthermore, stabilization by –-stacking and CH s interactions is present. The important cd distance (between the two terminal acetylene carbons of the enediyne) which is relevant for the Bergman cyclization, was determined to 401 pm, being in good agreement with the high cyclization barrier ( G = 147.9 kJ mol^–1 at 220C) that was determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).     

Synthesis and crystal structure of [WI(CO)(cis-dppen) η2-MeC2Me)2]I·CH2Cl2 {cis-dppen = bis(diphenylphosphino)ethene}

The complex [WI(CO)(cis-dppen)(²-MeC₂Me)₂]I·CH₂Cl₂(1) is prepared as a by-product from the reaction of equimolar quantities of [WI₂(CO)(NCMe)(²-MeC₂Me)₂] and cisdppen {dppen = bis(diphenylphosphino)ethene}. Complex 1, [WI(CO)(cis-dppen)(²-MeC₂Me)₂]I·CH₂Cl₂ crystallizes in the triclinic space group with a = 11.189(13), b = 12.331(14), c = 15.395(17) Å, = 83.61(1), = 86.06(1), = 64.48(1)°, U = 1904 ų, and Z = 2. The metal environment in the cation can best be considered as a distorted octahedron with the two but-2-yne groups taking up individual sites trans to phosphorus atoms of the dppen ligand. The coordination sphere is completed by mutually trans-carbonyl and iodide groups.