Titrimetric determination of vanadium(IV) with DCTA

Vanadium(IV) has been determined by DCTA titration conductometrically, spectrophotometrically and visually (with Alizarin Red S, Gallein and Catechol Violet as indicators at pH 4.0, 4.2 and 4.5-4.6 respectively). The interference of nickel, copper, lead, aluminium and thorium can be removed, and the method utilized for the analysis of binary mixtures of vanadium(IV) with nickel, copper or thorium.     

Durene-rhodium(I) complexes. Crystal structures of the complexes [Rh(durene)(diolefin)]ClO4 (diolefin  tetrafluorobenzobarrelene or trimethyltetrafluorobenzobarrelene)

The crystal structures of [Rh(durene)(diolefin)ClO₄ (diolefin  tetrafluorobenzobarrelene (TFB) and trimethyltetrafluorobenzobarrelene (Me₃TFB)) have been solved by standard X-ray single crystal methods. The compounds crystallize in the space groups R₃c for the unmethylated TFB compound and P2₁/n for the methylated one. The cell dimensions are 25.7586(5), 17.0059(4) Å and 12.6686(6), 11.5565(3), 16.7269(8) Å, β  104.023(5)°, respectively. The refinement was taken to R values of 0.04 and 0.06, respectively. The arene in the TFB derivative has a distorted inverted boat conformation which becomes a skew one in the Me₃TFB compound. These puckering seems to be related to the tendency of rhodium(I) to achieve square-planar coordination.     

Prototropic rearrangements of unsaturated hydrocarbons promoted by iron carbonyls

Results from the thermal and photochemical reactions of $\text{cis}$-1,3-pentadiene and 4-methyl-1,3-pentadiene with iron pentacarbonyl are described together with those obtained from the thermolysis and photolysis of their η²-iron tetracarbonyl and η⁴-iron tricarbonyl complexes. Consideration of these results, and some recent related work of others, allows a new reaction path to be formulated for alkene and diene isomerizations promoted by iron carbonyls.     

Cleavage by halogens of carbon—cobalt bonds in organometallic complexes of cobalt(III) : III. Kinetics and mechanism of the reactions of organobis(dimethylglyoximato)cobalt(III) complexes with iodine in chloroform

The kinetics of the reaction between organocobaloximes, RCo(DH)₂H₂O, and iodine have been investigated. They reveal the participation of an RCo(DH)₂H₂O · I₂ intermediate which undergoes intramolecular transalkylation and acts as an electrophile towards a second organocobaloxime molecule. The trend in reactivity as the R group is varied is discussed.     

Synthetic studies of organodi-π-cyclopentadienyl- titanium (III) derivatives

Two synthetic routes to compounds of the type π-Cp₂Ti^IIIR (R=CH₃, CH₂Si(CH₃)₃, C₆F₅) have been investigated: (a) chemical reduction of π-Cp₂Ti^IV(R)Cl by zinc or aluminum metal in tetrahydrofuran, and (b) conventional organometallic syntheses using organo-lithium or -magnesium reagents and [π-Cp₂Ti^IIICl]₂. The preferred route is via an organolithium reagent, since chemical reduction gives a mixture of products. Green, monomeric complexes (R = CH₂Si(CH₃)₃, C₆F₅) were isolated and characterised. From the reaction of π-Cp₂Ti^IVCl₂ and trimethylsilylmethyllithium in a 1/1 ratio, π-CpTi^IV [CH₂Si(CH₃)₃]₃ was obtained. Unlike π-Cp₂Ti^IIIC₆F₅, π-Cp₂Ti^IIICH₂Si(CH₃)₃ does not form a blue complex with molecular nitrogen.     

Cobalt(I) and cobalt(III) derivatives from the reactions of phosphine ligands with cobalt(II) salts containing low-coordinating anions

Complexes of the type [Co(CO)_n(P)_5?n]ClO₄, [CoH₂(P)₄]ClO₄, [CoH(P)₅](ClO₄)₂ and [CoHX(F)₄]ClO₄ (P = secondary or tertiary phosphine) have been prepared from Co(ClO₄)₂·6 H₂O and phosphine in isopropyl alcohol.     

Olefin complexes of rhodium(I) containing the ligands but-3-enyldiphenylphosphine and diphenylpent-4-enylphosphine

But-3-enyldiphenylphosphine (mbp) and diphenylpent-4-enylphosphine (mpp) react with Rh₂Cl₂(C₂H₄)₄ (molar ratio $\text{2}\text{1}$ to form the four coordinate dimeric complexes Rh₂Cl₂(mbp)₂ and Rh₂Cl₂(mpp)₂ respectively, while but-3-enyldiphenylphosphine reacts with Rh₂Cl₂(C₂H₄)₄ (molar ratio $\text{4}\text{1}$) to form RhCl(mbp)₂, a five coordinate complex in the solid state. The dimers further react with sodium tetraphenylborate to give the π-bonded tetraphenylborate complexes Rh[mbp][C₆H₅)₄B] and Rh[i-mpp][(C₆H₅)₄B] where i-mpp = (C₆H₅)₂P(CH₂CH₂CHCHCH₃). RhCl(CO)(mbp)₂ reacts with sodium tetraphenylborate to form the five coordinate cationic complex [Rh(CO)(mbp)₂][(C₆H₅)₄B]. Both RhCl(CO)(mbp)₂ and RhCl(mbp)₂ react with hydrogen in methanol saturating the olefin to form RhCl[CO][(C₆H₅)₂P(C₄H₉)]₂ and Rh₂Cl₂[(C₆H₅)₂P(C₄H₉)]₂ respectively.     

Stability and thermodynamics of La(III)-, Pr(III)-, Nd(III)-, Gd(III)- and Eu(III)-p-nitrobenzaldehyde thiosemicarbazone systems

Three complexes containing bidentate N-2,3-dimethylphenylglycine, (2,3-HDPG), N-2,4-dimethylphenylglycine, (2,4-HDPG) and N-2-ethylphenylglycine, (2-HEPG) acids have been prepared and characterized. These compounds have the general formula Zn(2,3-DPG)₂·2 H₂O, Zn(2,4-DPG)₂ and Zn(2-EPG)₂·2 H₂O, respectively. The structure of the complexes as inferred from their chemistries have been found to be compatible with the infrared spectral data. The thermal behaviour of these complexes has been studied from their TG, DTG and DSC diagrams obtained in a dynamic atmosphere of pure air. Heats of dehydration have been calculated from DSC curves.     

The reaction of the cyclooctatetraenyl dianion and chlorotrimethylsilane; synthesis and decomposition studies of 5,8-bis(trimethylsilyl)cyclooctatriene

On the basis of PMR decoupling experiments and thermal decomposition studies, the reaction of the cyclooctatetraenyl dianion and chlorotrimethylsilane produces 5,8-bis(trimethylsilyl)-l,3,6-cyclooctatriene, in contrast to a previous report which suggested 7,8-bis(trimethylsilyl)-l,3,5-cyclooctatriene. The product is stable at room temperature in vacuo but undergoes decomposition (isomerization) reactions at higher temperatures or in contact with air.     

Aromatic substitution of olefins. Arylation with anilines via the C-N bond cleavage in the presence of palladium(II) acetate

A new aromatic substitution reaction of styrene by arylamines such as aniline, (unp)-toluidine, (unp)-anisidine, (unp)-chloroaniline, and (unp)-nitroaniline in the presence of palladium(II) acetate has been found to give (E)-stilbene, (E)-(unp)-methylstilbene, (E)-(unp)-methoxystilbene, (E)-(unp)-chlorostilbene, and (E)-(unp)-nitrostilbene, respectively, in modest yields.     

Spectrophotometric determination of microamounts of gold(III) with propericiazine

Propericiazine is proposed as a new reagent for the spectrophotometric determination of gold(III). The reagent forms an orange-red-colored species with gold(III) instantaneously in 4–8 M phosphoric acid. The orange-red species exhibits maximum absorbance at 511 nm. Beer's law is valid over the concentration range 0.1–7.0 μg/ml. The molar absorptivity is found to be 3.85 × 10⁴ liter mol⁻¹ cm⁻¹. The effects of acidity, time, order of addition of reagents, temperature, reagent concentration, and diverse ions are investigated.     

Synthesis and properties of some 2-(dimethylamino)methyl-substituted arylcopper compounds

The synthesis and isolation of 2-[(dimethylamino)methyl]phenylcopper and its 5-methyl, 5-methoxy, 5-chloro and 3-chloro derivatives are described. These hydrocarbon-soluble arylcopper compounds are appreciably more thermally stable than phenylcopper (e.g. 2-[(dimethylamino)methyl]phenylcopper decomposes only at 175–185°). They also show improved hydrolytic and oxidative stability.Lithiation of 1-methoxy-4-[(dimethylamino)methyl]naphthalene with butyllithium occurs at the 5-position. Metathesis of 1-methoxy-4-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-5-lithionaphthalene with cuprous bromide affords the corresponding organocopper compound.     

Thermal characterization of tetramethylphosphonium perchlorate, -nitrate and -picrate

Tetramethylphosphonium perchlorate, -nitrate and -picrate have been characterized thermally employing differential thermal analysis and thermogravimetric techniques. The thermal stability of these compounds is found to be in the order, perchlorate>nitrate>picrate. A similar trend is stability has been obserbed in the case of the corresponding ammonium compounds. These observations have been explained in terms of the dissociation of these salts prior to their decomposition. Explosion sensitiveness of these compounds has been determined by explosion delay measurements which also seem to indicate the same order of relative stability. The ammonium compounds appear to be more stable than their phosphonium counterparts.     

Mise en evidence de la presence de plusieurs reactifs dans le cuprate (2 C2H5MgBr + CuI)

The cuprate reagent (2 C₂H₅MgBr + CuI) is composed of at least three species R₁, R₂, R₃, which react differently, with 1-mesityl-3-phenyl-2-propenone. R₁ is in the precipitate, R₂ and R₃ in the supernatant liquor. After addition of I and acetylation R₁ leads to the E enolacetate with a fair stereoselectivity, R₂ leads to the Z isomer only while R₃ is not selective.The stability order is R₃ > R₂ > R₁, the reactivity order R₂ > R₁ > R₃.     

Thermal studies on oxalate complexes. II. Complexes of iron (III) and chromium (III)

The decomposition of solid K₃[Fe(C₂O₄)₃] · 2 H₂O and K₃[Cr(C₂O₄)₃] · 3 H₂O has been studied using TGA and DSC. After dehydration, the chromium compound was found to decompose by the loss of CO in two steps, the loss of CO₂ and additional CO, and finally the loss of CO₂. The final product appears to be either K₃CrO₃ or the mixed oxides of chromium and potassium. Kinetic parameters and enthalpy data are presented for these reactions. In the case of K₃[Fe(C₂O₄)₃] · 2 H₂O, dehydration is followed by the loss of CO₂ and CO, CO₂ alone, and finally CO. The final product appears to be a basic carbonate of the type K₃[FE(O)₂(CO₃)]. Kinetic and thermal data are presented for most of these decomposition reactions.     

Cleavage by halogens of carboncobalt bonds in organometallic complexes of cobalt(III) : II. Organobis(dimethylglyoximato)cobalt(III) complexes

The reaction between organocobaloximes and ICl in chloroform has been studied. In absence of an excess of added chloride ion the reaction is electrophilic in character; in presence of an excess of chloride ion both oxidative dealkylation and radical attack can occur.     

Organotin (IV) derivatives of L-cysteine and DL-penicillamine

The preparations of chlorodimethyl- and chlorodi-η-butyl tin(IV) derivative of L-cysteine, L-cysteine ethyl ester and DL-pencillamine are described. Infrared, n.m.r. and mass spectral data are presented. The compounds contain SnS bonds and suggestions for structures are made.     

Thermal and X-ray diffraction investigations of some lanthanum(III) and neodymium(III) oxide-alkali persulfate binary systems

Different molar ratios of La₂O₃ or Nd₂O₃:Na₂/K₂S₂O₈ have been prepared, and the results of their TG and DTA investigations, under an atmosphere of static air, are reported. The effects of either La₂O₃ or Nd₂O₃ on the thermal decomposition of the persulfates from ambient to 1050°C, using a derivatograph, have been studied. It has been found that La₂O₃ lowers the initial decomposition temperatures of these alkali persulfates through catalytic activity. Nd₂O₃ shows little or no catalytic effect and therefore it acts as an insulator. Intermediate and final products are identified by X-ray diffraction analysis. The stoichiometric molar ratios of the solid state reactions are 1:3::R₂O₃:M₂S₂O₈. (R = La or Nd. M = Na or K), which give double salts of formulae: NaLa(So₄)₂, KLa(SO₄)₂, NaNd(SO₄)₂, and KNd(SO₄)₂. No sulfates or oxysulfates of lanthanum or neodymium have been identified.     

Darstellung und charkterisierung von pentahalogenomonocarbonylosmaten(III)

By decarbonylation of trans-[OsBr₄(CO)₂]^- and exchange of the pure halogen monocarbonyls [OsX₅(CO)]^2? (X Cl, Br, I) can be prepared and isolated as stable salts with various cations. The complexes are characterized by UV-VIS and vibrational spectra and the observed bands are assigned. The stability and behaviour in solution are comparable with similar hexahalo- or pentahalo-nitrosyl compounds.