Syntheses,crystal structures and properties of dinuclear copper(I) complexes

Two dinuclear molecule-bridged Cu(I) complexes, (μ-bpym)[Cu(PPh₃)Cl]₂ (1), [(μ-bpym)(CuL)₂](ClO₄)₂·(CH₃CN)₂(H₂O) (2) (bpym = 2,2′-bipyrimidine, L = (R)-(+)-2,2′-bis(diphenylphospho)-1,1′-dinaphthalene) have been synthesized and characterized. The molecular structures of the two new dinuclear compounds exhibit bridging of two copper(I) centers by the symmetrically bis-chelating bpym ligand. Intriguingly, compound 1 features a remarkable “intramolecular organic sandwich” configuration where the central 2,2′-bipyrimidine bridging ligand interacts in π/π/π fashion with two phenyl rings from the coligands above and below the central plane, while chiral compound 2 exhibits second-order nonlinear optical effect and temperature-dependent luminescence. Upon decreasing the temperature from 298 to 10 K, compound 2 shows a red light emission.     

Syntheses,crystal structures and solvatochromic properties of dinuclear oxalato-bridged copper(II) complexes

Three dinuclear copper(II) complexes, [Cu₂(L¹)₂(μ-ox)](ClO₄)₂?2(CH₃CN), [Cu₂(L²)₂(μ-ox)](ClO₄)₂?H₂O, and [Cu₂(L³)₂(μ-ox)](ClO₄)₂ where ox = oxalato; L = N,N-dimethyl,N′-benzylethane-1,2-diamine, L¹, N,N-diethyl,N′-benzylethane-1,2-diamine, L², N,N-diisoprophyl,N′-benzylethane-1,2-diamine, L³, were prepared and characterized by elemental analyses, spectral (IR, UV–Vis) data and molar conductance measurements. The crystal structures of [Cu₂(L¹)₂(μ-ox)](ClO₄)₂?2(CH₃CN) and [Cu₂(L³)₂(μ-ox)](ClO₄)₂ have been determined by single-crystal X-ray analysis. Solvatochromic behaviors were investigated in various solvents, showing positive solvatochromism. The effect of steric hindrance around the copper ion imposed by N-alkyl groups of the diamine chelates on the solvatochromism property of the complexes is discussed. Solvatochromism was also studied with different solvent parameter models using stepwise multiple linear regression method.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of four silver(I) complexes based on 2-(4-pyridyl)benzimidazole

Four new silver(I) complexes constructed with 2-(4-pyridyl)benzimidazole, namely, [Ag(PyBIm) · H₂O] · NO₃ (1), [Ag(PyBIm) · H₂O] · ClO₄ (2), [Ag₂(PyBIm)₂] · (SiF₆) · 2H₂O (3) and [Ag(PyBIm) · (HBDC)] (4) (PyBIm = 2-(4-pyridyl)benzimidazole, BDC = 1,3-benzenedicarboxylate) have been synthesized and characterized by X-ray crystallography. All the silver(I) atoms in complexes 1–4 are bridged by the different PyBIm ligands via N_Py and N_BIm into one-dimensional “zigzag” chains. The anions do not coordinate to the silver(I) atoms and only act as counter ions in complexes 1–3. Due to the anions, different hydrogen bonding systems are found in those three compounds, resulting in the different crystal packing. Through hydrogen bonding interactions, the structures of complexes 1–3 display a double layer, a three-dimensional framework and a novel double chain, respectively. In complex 4, the HBDC⁻ anions act not only as a counter ion but also as bridging ligands, which lead the “zigzag” [Ag₂(PyBIm)₂]_∞ chain into a two-dimensional undulating sheet. The sheets are connected through hydrogen-bonding as well as π–π interactions into a three-dimensional framework. The thermal stabilities of the four complexes and anion exchange properties of complexes 2 and 3 were also studied.     

Syntheses, structures, and photophysical properties of mono- and dinuclear sulfur-rich gold(I) complexes

The dinuclear gold complexes [{Au(PPh 3)} 2(mu- dmid)] ( 1) ( dmid = 1,3-dithiole-2-one-4,5-dithiolate) and [{Au(PPh 3)} 2(mu- dddt)] ( 2) ( dddt = 5,6-dihydro-1,4-dithiine-2,3-dithiolate) were synthesized and characterized by X-ray crystallography. Both complexes exhibit intramolecular aurophilic interactions with Au...Au distances of 3.1984(10) A for 1 and 3.1295(11) A for 2. A self-assembly reaction between 4,5-bis(2-hydroxyethylthio)-1,3-dithiole-2-thione ( (HOCH 2 CH 2 ) 2 dmit) and [AuCl(tht)] affords the complex [AuCl{ (HOCH 2 CH 2 ) 2 dmit}] 2 ( 4), which possesses an antiparallel dimeric arrangement resulting from a short aurophilic contact of 3.078(6) A. This motif is extended into two dimensions due to intra- and intermolecular hydrogen bonds via the hydroxyethyl groups, giving rise to a supramolecular network. Three compounds were investigated for their rich photophysical properties at 298 and 77 K in 2-MeTHF and in the solid state; [Au 2(mu- dmid)(PPh 3) 2] ( 1), [Au 2(mu- dddt)(PPh 3) 2] ( 2), and [AuCl{( HOCH 2 CH 2 ) 2 dmit}] ( 4). 1 exhibits relatively long-lived LMCT (ligand-to-metal charge transfer) emissions at 298 K in solution (370 nm; tau e approximately 17 ns, where M is a single gold not interacting with the other gold atom; i.e., the fluxional C-SAuPPh 3 units are away from each other) and in the solid state (410 nm; tau e approximately 70 mus). At 77 K, a new emission band is observed at 685 nm (tau e = 132 mus) and assigned to a LMCT emission where M is representative for two gold atoms interacting together consistent with the presence of Au...Au contacts as found in the crystal structure. In solution at 77 K, the LMCT emission is also red-shifted to 550 nm (tau e approximately 139 mus). It is believed to be associated to a given rotamer. 2 also exhibits LMCT emissions at 380 nm at 298 K in solution and at 470 nm in the solid state. 4 exhibits X/MLCT emission (halide/metal to ligand charge transfer) where M is a dimer in the solid state with obvious Au...Au interactions, resulting in red-shifted emission band, and is a monomer in solution in the 10 (-5) M concentration (i.e., no Au...Au interactions) resulting in blue-shifted luminescence. Both fluorescence and phosphorescence are observed for 4.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and physical properties of dinuclear copper(I) and tetranuclear mixed-valence copper(I,II) complexes with hydroxylated bipyridyl-like ligands

Four copper complexes with hydroxylated bipyridyl-like ligands, namely [Cu(2)(ophen)(2)] (1), [Cu(4)(ophen)(4)(tp)] (2), [Cu(4)(obpy)(4)(tp)] (3), and [Cu(4)(obpy)(4)(dpdc)].2H(2)O (4), (Hophen=2-hydroxy-1,10-phenanthroline, Hobpy=6-hydroxy-2,2'-bipyridine, tp=terephthalate, dpdc=diphenyl-4,4'-dicarboxylate) have been synthesized hydrothermally. X-ray single-crystal structural analyses of these complexes reveal that 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) or 2,2'-bipyridine (bpy) ligands are hydroxylated into ophen or obpy during the reaction, which provides structural evidence for the long-time argued Gillard mechanism. The dinuclear copper(I) complex 1 has three supramolecular isomers in the solid state, in which short copper-copper distances (2.66-2.68 A) indicate weak metal-metal bonding interactions. Each of the mixed-valence copper(i,ii) complexes 2-4 consists of a pair of [Cu(2)(ophen)(2)](+) or [Cu(2)(obpy)(2)](+) fragments bridged by a dicarboxylate ligand into a neutral tetranuclear dumbbell structure. Dinuclear 1 is an intermediate in the formation of 2 and can be converted into 2 in the presence of additional copper(II) salt and tp ligands under hydrothermal conditions. In addition to the ophen-centered pi-->pi* excited-state emission, 1 shows strong emissions at ambient temperature, which may be tentatively assigned as an admixture of copper-centered d-->s,p and MLCT excited states.     

Syntheses,characterization, and crystal structures of oxovanadium(V) complexes with similar tridentate hydrazones

Reactions of bis(acetylacetonato)oxovanadium(IV) with N′-[2-hydroxy-4-diethylaminobenzylidene)]-2-methylbenzohydrazide (H₂HMB) and N′-[5-bromo-2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)]-2-methylbenzohydrazide (H₂BMB), respectively, produce two oxovanadium(V) species with the formulas [VO(OMe)(HMB)]₂ (I) and [VO(OMe)(HOMe)(BMB)] (II). The complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal of I is triclinic: space group P \(\bar 1\), a = 8.843(1), b = 9.937(1), c = 12.327(2) Å, α = 96.500(2)°, β = 110.070(2)°, γ = 104.220(2)°, V = 962.8(2) ų, Z = 1. The crystal of II is monoclinic: space group P2₁/c, a = 9.908(2), b = 19.968(3), c = 11.065(3), β = 109.362(3)°, V = 2065.3(8) ų, Z = 4. Compound I is the methoxide-bridged dimeric oxovanadium(V) complex, and II is the mononuclear oxovanadium(V) complex. Each V atom in the complexes is in an octahedral coordination.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and catalysis by polymeric dioxomolybdenum(VI) complexes with similar (iso)nicotinohydrazones

Polymeric dioxomolybdenum(VI) complexes, [MoO₂L]_n (L?=?L¹?=?N′-(2-hydroxybenzylidene)nicotinohydrazide for 1, L?=?L²?=?N′-(2-hydroxy-5-methoxybenzylidene)isonicotinohydrazide for 2), were prepared and characterized by physico-chemical, spectroscopic methods, and single-crystal X-ray determination. Complex 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group P2₁2₁2₁ with a?=?7.6568(4), b?=?11.6315(7), c?=?15.2211(9)?Å, V?=?1355.59(13)?ų, Z?=?4, R ₁?=?0.0181, wR ₂?=?0.0464, and S?=?1.097. Complex 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2 ₁ /n with a?=?11.2516(6), b?=?11.8134(7), c?=?12.4371(6)?Å, β?=?116.2210(10)°, V?=?1483.02(14)?ų, Z?=?4, R ₁?=?0.0399, wR ₂?=?0.0874, and S?=?1.096. X-ray analysis indicates that Mo in each complex is octahedral with two oxo groups and N₂O₂ donor set of the nicotinohydrazone or isonicotinohydrazone. The complexes are efficient catalysts for oxidation of olefins.     

Synthesis and crystal structures of four mixed-ligand silver(I) complexes with sandwich-like structure

The reaction of AgNO₃, with combinations of 4,4′-bipyridine (bpy), 1,2-di(4-pyridyl)ethylene (dpe), hexanedioic acid (HA), pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid (pdc) and 3,3′4,4′-biphenyltetracarboxylic acid (bptc) in aqueous alcohol at room temperature produces block-like crystals of [Ag₂(bpy)₂](HA)₂·6H₂O, [Ag₂(bpy)₂(H₂O)](pdc)·3H₂O, [Ag₄(bpy)₄](bptc)·14H₂O and [Ag₂(dpe)₂(H₂O)₂](HA)·6H₂O. All four compounds consist of parallel 1D infinite bpy/dpe-silver cationic chains, interspersed with organic anions that play the role of charge compensation in the crystal structure. The lattice water molecules are situated among the framework of the crystal structure and stabilized by rich hydrogen-bonding interactions, which may play a role in the orientation of the organic anions in the crystal packing.     

Syntheses,characterization, and crystal structures of two dinuclear nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes with Schiff bases

The phenolic azide bridged dinuclear nickel(II) complex, [Ni₂(L¹)₂(N₃)(H₂O)(μ_1,1-N₃)] · EtOH (I), and the thiocyanate bridged dinuclear copper(II) complex, [Cu₂(L²)₂(μ_1,1-NCS)₂] (II), where L¹ and L² are the deprotonated forms of 2-mothoxy-6-[(2-piperidin-1-ylethylimino)methyl]phenol and 2,4-dichloro-6-[(2-methylaminoethylimino)methyl]phenol, respectively, were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal of I is orthorhombic: space group Pbca, a = 12.172(1), b = 20.953(1), c = 29.779(2) Å, V = 7594.8(9) ų, Z = 8. The crystal of II is monoclinic: space group P2₁/n, a = 8.7615(11), b = 19.672(2), c = 16.568(2) Å, β = 99.449(2)°, V = 2816.9(6) ų, Z = 4. The Ni atoms in I are in octahedral coordinations, and the Cu atoms in II are in square-pyramidal coordinations.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and magnetic properties of a series of double end-on azido-bridged dinuclear manganese(II) complexes

Four azido-bridged dinuclear Mn(II) complexes, [Mn₂(phen)₄ μ-₁,₁-N₃)₂][Fe^III(bpmb)(CN)₂]₂·H₂O (1), [Mn₂(phen)₄(μ-₁,₁-N₃)₂][Fe^III(bpClb)(CN)₂]₂·H₂O (2), and [Mn₂(phen)₄(μ-₁,₁-N₃)₂][M^III(bpdmb)(CN)₂]₂·3H₂O [M = Fe (3) or Cr (4); phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, bpmb^2– = 1,2-bis(pyridine-2-carboxamido)-4-methyl-benzenate, bpClb^2– = 1,2-bis(pyridine-2-carboxamido) 4-chloro-benzenate, bpdmb^2– = 1,2-bis(pyridine-2-carboxamido)-4,5-dimethyl-benzenate], have been synthesized using the synthetic strategy of large anion inducement. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that all four complexes are doubly end-on (EO) azido-bridged binuclear Mn(II) complexes with two large [M(L)(CN)₂]^– (L = bpmb^2?, bpClb^2?, or bpdmb^2?) building blocks acting as charge-compensating anions. The magnetic properties of the complexes have been investigated, and the results indicate that the magnetic coupling between two Mn(II) centers through the EO azide bridges is ferromagnetic, with J = 0.64(1) cm^?1 for 1, 0.43(1) cm^?1 for 2, 0.50(1) cm^?1 for 3, and 0.66(2) cm^?1 for 4. The magneto-structural relationships of EO azido-bridged Mn(II) systems are discussed.     

Syntheses and characterization of two dioxygen-reactive dinuclear macrocyclic schiff-base copper(I) complexes

The dinuclear copper(I) complex [Cu(2)L(1)(CH(3)CN)(2)](ClO(4))(2) (1, L(1) = 3,6,9,17,20,23-hexaazatricyclo[23.3.1.1]triaconta-1(29),2,9,11(30),12(13),14,16,23,25,27-decaene) has been structurally characterized. As previously described, intramolecular ligand hydroxylation (at the aromatic ring) was observed when 1 was reacted with dioxygen. A stopped-flow analysis of the reaction of 1 with dioxygen under different conditions did not allow a "dioxygen intermediate" to be spectroscopically detected. Detailed NMR and electrochemical data on 1 are also presented and evaluated for the first time. No copper(II) complexes of L(1) could be characterized due to hydrolysis of the compounds. In contrast, complex 2-differing from 1 only in an increase in the size of the chelate rings-did not undergo intramolecular hydroxylation when it was oxidized. The crystal structure of 2 is also described.     

Syntheses, structures and properties of silver(I) complexes with flexible 1,3,5-tris(pyridylmethoxyl)benzene ligands

Five new silver(I) complexes [Ag₂(L₂)₂](BF₄)₂·CH₃CN·CH₃OH (1), [Ag(L₂)(CF₃SO₃)] (2), [Ag(L₃)]ClO₄·CH₃OH (3), [Ag₂(L₃)₂](CF₃SO₃)₂·CH₃CN·CH₃OH·H₂O (4) and [Ag(L₃)]PF₆·2CH₃CN (5) [L₂=1,3,5-tris(2-pyridylmethoxyl)benzene, L₃=1,3,5-tris(3-pyridylmethoxyl)benzene] were synthesized and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. In complexes 1-5, ligands L₂ and L₃ show different conformations and act as three-connectors, while the Ag(I) atom serves as three-connecting node to result in the formation of 2D and 3D frameworks. Complexes 1 and 2 with different counteranions have similar 2D network structure with the same (4,8²) topology. Complex 3 has a 3D structure with (10,3)-a topology while complexes 4 and 5 have the same 2D (6,3) topological structure. The results showed that the structure of organic ligands and counteranions play subtle but important role in determining the structure of the complexes. In addition, the photoluminescence and anion-exchange properties of the complexes were investigated in the solid state at room temperature.     

Syntheses,structures and bioactivities of silver(I) complexes with a tridentate heterocyclic N- and S-ligand

Three silver(I) complexes of the asymmetric tridentate ligand 8-((pyridin-3-yl)methylthio)quinoline (TQMP3), namely [Ag₂(TQMP3)₂(NO₃)₂] (1), [Ag₂(TQMP3)₂(CF₃CO₂)₂] (2) and {[Ag₂(TQMP3)₂](CF₃SO₃)₂(H₂O)}_n (3), have been prepared by the method of layering and diffusing of diethyl ether. The structures of the complexes have been identified by elemental analysis (EA), infrared spectra (IR) and single-crystal diffraction, and are composed of discrete binuclear rings in complexes 1 and 2, with π–π interactions or H-bonds further extending the structures into 2D nets, while in complex 3, Ag?Ag interactions between the rings result in a 1D polymer chain. The antibacterial, antifungal and pesticide activities of the three complexes were tested.     

Synthesis and X-ray structures of dinuclear and trinuclear gold(I) and dinuclear gold(II) amidinate complexes

The structures of the trinuclear gold(I), [Au(3)(2,6-Me(2)-form)(2)-(THT)Cl], the dinuclear [Au(2)(2,6-Me(2)-form)(2)], and the oxidative-addition product [Au(2)(2,6-Me(2)-form)(2)Cl(2)] formamidinate complexes are reported. The trinuclear complex is stable with gold-gold distances 3.01 and 3.55 A. The gold-gold distance in the dinuclear complex decreases upon oxidative-addition with halogens from 2.7 to 2.5 A, similar to observations made with the dithiolates and ylides.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of three copper(II) complexes with bulky Schiff bases derived from rimantadine

The reactions of copper(II) chloride dihydrate and three bulky Schiff base ligands derived from rimantadine and salicylaldehyde (or methoxy-substituted salicylaldehydes), generated C₃₈H₄₈CuN₂O₂ (1), C₄₀H₅₂CuN₂O₄ (2), and C₄₀H₅₂CuN₂O₄ (3), respectively. These complexes were characterized by infrared spectra, UV–vis, elemental analysis and molar conductance. X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis reveals that 1 has two different spatial configurations, 1a and 1b. For 1a, each asymmetric unit consists of one mononuclear copper(II) molecule. For 1b, each asymmetric unit consists of two copper(II) mononuclear molecules. All the complexes crystallize in the monoclinic system, P2₁/c space group for 1a and 2; P2₁/n space group for 1b; C2/c space group for 3. Each complex for 1–3 consists of one copper(II) and two corresponding deprotonated ligands. The central copper(II) in all complexes is four-coordinate via two nitrogens and two oxygens from the corresponding Schiff base ligands. The geometry around copper in 1a, 1b, and 2 is distorted square planar, but square planar in 3.     

Synthesis and crystal structures of two polymeric silver(I) complexes with polyamines and terephthalic acid

Two polymeric silver(I) complexes, [Ag₄(TAA)₂(TA)₂] · 2[Ag(TA)₂] (I) and [Ag₂(TA)(BA)] _n (II), where TAA is tris(2-aminoethyl)amine, TA is terephthalic acid, BA is butane-1,4-diamine, were synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analyses and X-ray diffraction. Complex I consists of mononuclear [Ag(TA)₂] units and TA-bridged tetranuclear [Ag₄(TAA)₂(TA)₂] units, which are further linked via Ag…Ag interactions to form chains. In complex II, the silver atoms are linked by the TA and BA groups to form chains, which are further linked via Ag…Ag interactions to form layers. In both complexes, molecules are finally linked through intermolecular hydrogen bonds to form three-dimensional networks.     

Three new dinuclear silver(I) complexes derived from pyrazolyl type ligands

Three NNN type ligands derived from 2,6-dichlorpyroidine, pyrazol and 3,5-dimethylpyrazole and their silver complexes were prepared in methanol media. The complex structures were characterized using IR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and elemental analysis. X-ray studies showed the complexes to be dimeric in structure. The two nitrogen atoms of the ligand coordinated the first Ag(I) ion whereas the second Ag(I) ion was coordinated by the third nitrogen donor. The nitrate structure was not ionic in a done of its oxygen atoms coordinated an Ag(I) ion. The Ag(I) ion was seen to be situated in a deformed tetrahedral coordination sphere. Thermogravimetric studies showed the complexes to decompose similar to explosive material. The decomposition temperature was observed to increase with increasing hydrogen atoms in the structure.     

Synthesis,characterization and crystal structures of dinuclear macrocyclic Schiff base copper(I) complexes bearing different bridges

Utilizing a new 20-membered macrocyclic Schiff base ligand with two coordination sites formed from the [2+2] condensation of 1,3-diaminopropane and benzene-1,3-dicarboxaldehyde in the presence of CuX (X = Cl⁻, Br⁻, I⁻) salts, air-stable dicopper(I) complexes were synthesized in acetonitrile, intramolecularly linked via two halide groups, and characterized by different physico-chemical techniques. The single crystal X-ray diffraction technique indicates these complexes consist of two N₂X₂ donor sets that have distorted tetrahedral coordination environments around the copper(I) ions. In these halogen-bridged binuclear Cu₂LX₂ systems the Cu?Cu separation can be controlled, as this distance is reduced on increasing the halide size and hence the X?X repulsion, with the rigidity of the macrocycle playing a significant role.