Crystal structure of a La(III) complex with macrocyclic cavitand cucurbit[6]uril

Slow evaporation in air of a lanthanum nitrate solution containing macrocyclic cavitand cucurbit[6]uril yields a complex of the composition of [La(H₂O)₆(X@C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂)(NO₃)](NO₃)₂· 6.96H₂O (X = 0.5C₅H₅N + 0.5H₂O). The complex is structurally characterized using single crystal X-ray diffraction. Lanthanum atoms are coordinated with oxygen atoms of carbonyl groups of cucurbit[6]uril portals. The compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system, space group Pnn2, unit cell parameters (150 K): a = 11.997(2) Å, b = 17.093(3) Å, c = 14.133(3) Å, V = 2899.3(10) ų, Z = 2. Lanthanum atoms are disordered, alternative positions being related by the two-fold axis. The complex has an island structure. A pyridine molecule occupies an internal cavity of one half of cucurbit[6]uril molecules, while a water molecule occupies the other.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of a supramolecular adduct of the aqua nitrato complex of gadolinium [Gd(NO<Subscript>3</Subscript>)(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)<Subscript>7</Subscript>]<Superscript>2+</Superscript> with macrocyclic cavitand cucurbit[6]uril

A supramolecular adduct of gadolinium aqua nitrato complex and cucurbit[6]uril { [Gd(NO₃)(H₂O)₇](C₅H₅N)@(C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂)}(NO₃)₂·10H₂O is obtained by slow diffusion of methanol into an aqueous solution containing gadolinium nitrate, pyridine, and cucurbit[6]uril. According to single crystal X-ray diffraction data, water molecules coordinated to metal atom make hydrogen bonds to polarized carbonyl groups of the macrocycle. The heptaaquanitratogadolinium(III) [Gd(NO₃)(H₂O)₇]²⁺ cation is structurally characterized for the first time. Crystal system is triclinic, space group \(P\overline 1 \), a = 12.3137(4) Å, b = 14.2334(5) Å, c = 19.5629(6) Å; α = 80.850(1)°, β = 86.879(1)°, γ = 68.855(1)°; V = 3157.15(18) ų, Z = 2. Oriented hydrogen-bonded chains of alternating cucurbit[6]uril molecules and gadolinium aqua cations form in the crystal structure.     

Hexa(isothiocyanato)chromates(III) of Some Yttrium Group Lanthanide(III) and Europium Complexes with Nicotinic Acid: Synthesis and Crystal Structures

Double ionic complexes [M(C₅H₅NCOO)₃(H₂O)₂][Cr(NCS)₆] · nH₂O, where M = Eu (I), n = 1.15; Dy (II), Er (III), n = 1.5; M = Yb (IV), n = 2, have been synthesized by the reaction between M(NO₃)₃, M = Eu, Dy, Er, Yb, K₃[Cr(NCS)₆], and nicotinic acid (C₅H₅NCOO) in an aqueous solution and studied by chemical analysis, IR spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. Crystals of complexes I–IV are monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, Z = 4; a = 9.5358(2) Å, b = 25.4871(5) Å, c = 15.4303(4) Å, β = 105.513(1)°, V = 3613.6(1) ų, ρ_calcd = 1.799 g/cm³ for I, a = 9.5901(5) Å, b = 25.8599(15) Å, c = 15.6316(9) Å, β = 106.829(2)°, V = 3710.6(4) ų, ρ_calcd = 1.782 g/cm³ for II, a = 9.5640(3) Å, b = 25.8936(11) Å, c = 15.6498(7) Å, β = 106.895(2)°, V = 3708.3(3) ų, ρ_calcd = 1.791 g/cm³ for III, and a = 9.5049(2) Å, b = 25.6378(4) Å, c = 15.5120(3) Å, β = 106.934(1)°, V = 3616.1(1) ų, ρ_calcd = 1.864 g/cm³ for IV.     

Synthesis and structure investigation of Co(III) complex salts with the perrhenate anion

Complex salts of the composition [Co(NH₃)₆](ReO₄)₃·2H₂O (I), [Co(en)₃](ReO₄)₃ (II), [Co(NH₃)₅H₂O](ReO₄)₃·2H₂O (III), and [Co(NH₃)₅Cl](ReO₄)₂·0.5H₂O (IV) are obtained. Their crystal structures are determined by single crystal XRD. Crystallographic characteristics: (I) a = 9.9797(3) Å, b = 12.6994(3) Å, c = 14.7415(4) Å, β = 102.870(1)°, C2/c space group; (II) a = 8.0615(3) Å, b = 8.4483(4) Å c = 8.8267(4) Å, α = 61.923(2)°, β = 89.552(2)°, γ = 72.295(2)°, P1 space group; (III) a = 8.0086(4) Å, b = 12.9839(6) Å, c = 17.5122(7) Å, β=91.858(1)°, P2₁/n space group; (IV) a = 14.9446(3) Å, b = 14.6562(4) Å, c = 12.2434(4) Å, Cmc2₁ space group.     

X-ray study of rhodium(III) sulfates

Compounds with compositions [Rh(H₂O)₆]₂(SO₄)₃·4H₂O (I), (H₃O)[Rh(H₂O)₆](SO₄)₂ (II), [Rh(H₂O)₅OH](SO₄)·0.5H₂O (III), and [Rh(H₂O)₆]₂(SO₄)·(H₂SO₄) _x ·5H₂O (IV) have been studied. The crystal structures of II, III, and IV were determined. All compounds crystallized in the monoclinic crystal system. Crystal data for II: a = 7.279(2) Å, b = 10.512(7) Å, c = 15.806(3) Å, β = 96.71(3)°, space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, d _calc = 2.334 g/cm³; III: a = 20.433(4) Å, b = 7.820(2) c = 11.215(2) Å, β = 114.14(1)°, space group C2/c, Z = 8, d _calc = 2.559 g/cm³; IV: a = 6.2250(4 Å), b = 27.0270(12) Å, c = 7.2674(5) Å, β = 97.04(3)°, space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, d _calc = 2.143 g/cm³. The compounds were studied by IR spectroscopy and powder X-ray diffraction. All of the isolated crystalline phases are sparingly soluble in ethanol and well soluble in water.     

Synthesis and study of hexaamminecadmium hydrogen hexamolybdocobaltate(III) and hexamolybdochromate(III)

Hexaamminecadmium hydrogen hexamolybdocobaltate(III) and hydrogen hexamolybdochromate(III) of compositions [Cd(NH₃)₆] · H[CoMo₆O₁₈(OH)₆] · 6H₂O (I) and [Cd(NH₃)₆] · H[CrMo₆O₁₈(OH)₆] · 6H₂O (II), respectively, were synthesized and studied by mass spectroscopy, thermo-gravimetry, X-ray powder diffraction, and IR spectroscopy. Crystals of I and II are monoclinic. For I: a = 10.79 Å, b = 3.70 Å, c = 11.95 Å, β = 91.05°, V = 470.12 ų, ρ_calc = 2.37 g/cm³, Z = 2; and for II: a = 10.80 Å, b = 3.68 Å, c = 11.97 Å, β = 91.07°, V = 468.98 ų, ρ_calc = 2.36 g/cm³, Z = 2.     

Preparation and physicochemical study of sodium hexamolybdometallates(III)

Sodium hexamolybdocobaltate(III) Na₃[CoMo₆O₁₈(OH)₆] · 8H₂O (I) and sodium hexamolybdochromate Na₃[CrMo₆O₁₈(OH)₆] · 8H₂O (II) were synthesized and studied by mass spectrometry, thermogravimetry, powder X-ray diffraction, and IR spectroscopy. The crystals are monoclinic. For compound a = 10.31 Å, b = 10.31 Å, c = 17.55 Å, β = 100.93°, V = 1834.77 ų, ρ_calcd = 3.04 g/cm³, Z = 3; for compound II: a = 10.33 Å, b = 10.33 Å, c = 17.59 Å, β = 100.98°, V = 1835.09 Å3, ρ_calcd = 3.01 g/cm³, Z = 3.     

Crystal structures of copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes derived from 3-(2-pyridyl)pyrazole

Two dinuclear complexes [Zn(μ-L)(NO₃)(H₂O)]₂ (1) and [Cu₂(μ-L)₂(HL)₂](NO₃)₂(C₁₂H₈Br₂)_0.5·H₂O (2), (HL = 3-(2-pyridyl)pyrazole, C₁₂H₈Br₂ = 4,4′-dibromobiphenyl) are synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis and X-ray single crystal diffraction. Crystal data for 1: triclinic, \(P\bar 1\), a = 8.8478(7) Å, b = 15.0550(11) Å, c = 16.4310(12) Å, α = 107.588(4)°, β = 112.498(3)°, γ = 115.595(3)°, V = 2099.8(9) ų, Z = 2; for 2: triclinic, \(P\bar 1\), a = 7.2870(15) Å, b = 8.6840(17) Å, c = 9.3290(19) Å, α = 107.588(4)°, β = 112.498(3)°, γ = 115.595(3)°, V = 528.77(18) ų, Z = 1. Complex 1 and 2 are both dinuclear structures which are further packed into a 1D supramolecular chain and a 3D supramolecular framework via weak C–H…O hydrogen bond interactions respectively.     

Tetramminenickel hydrogen hexamolybdometalates(III)

Tetramminenickel hydrogen hexamolybdoaluminate and hexamolybdogallate(III) of compositions [Ni(NH₃)₄] · H[AlMo₆O₁₈(OH)₆] · 10H₂O (I) and [Ni(NH₃)₄] · H[GaMo₆O₁₈(OH)₆] · 10H₂O (II) were synthesized and characterized by mass spectrometry, thermogravimetry, X-ray powder diffraction, and IR spectroscopy. Their crystals are triclinic. For compound I, a= 17.30 Å, b= 14.69 Å, c= 10.45 Å, α = 129.07, β = 65.91°, γ = 138.01°, V = 1338.7l ų, ρ_calcd = 2.75g/cm³, Z = 2; for compound II, a = 17.38 Å, b= 14.75 Å, c= 10.51 Å, α = 131.38°, β= 65.96°, γ = 138.09, V = 1338.15 ų, ρ_calcd = 2.68 g/cm³, Z = 2.     

Crystal structures of rhodium(III) aqua ion with tetrahedral anions

The crystal structures of compounds of the composition [Rh(H₂O)₆]₂(SO₄)₃·5H₂O (I) and [Rh(H₂O)₆]PO₄ (II) are determined. Crystallographic data for I: a = 7.272(9) Å, b = 27.047(1) Å, c = 12.464(9) Å, β = 97.038(10)°, P2₁ space group, Z = 4, d _x = 2.184 g/cm³; for II: a = 9.746(6)Å, b = 6.877(7) Å, c = 23.623(6) Å, β = 100.601(10)°, C2/c space group, Z = 8, d _x = 2.611 g/cm³. Compounds are analyzed by IR spectroscopy and powder XRD. Crystalline phase I is well soluble in water, whereas II is almost insoluble.     

Synthesis and study of ammonium hexamolybdobismuthate(III)

Ammonium hexamolybdobismuthate(III) of composition (NH₄)₃[BiMo₆O₁₈(OH)₆] · 7H₂O (I) was synthesized and studied by mass spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy, and thermogravimetry. The compound is monoclinic: a = 10.438 Å, b = 7.909 Å, c = 18.127 Å, β = 96.59°, V = 1486.76 ų, ρ_calc = 3.32 g/cm³, Z = 2.     

Deca(hydroxo)-23-aqua-hexa(lanthanum(III)) iodide octahydrate and deca(hydroxo)-23-aqua-hexa(neodymium(III)) iodide octahydrate: Syntheses and structures

New hexanuclear complexes of lanthanum and neodymium iodides, [La₆(H₂O)₂₃(OH)₁₀]I₈ · 8H₂O (I) and [Nd₆(H₂O)₂₃(OH)₁₀]I₈ · 8H₂O (II), are synthesized and studied by X-ray diffraction analysis. The isostructural crystals of complexes I and II are orthorhombic: a = 13.197(4) Å, b = 15.152(3) Å, c = 15.302(4) Å and a = 13.060(4) Å, b = 14.967(5) Å, c = 15.098(4) Å, respectively; Z = 2, space group Pnnm. The lanthanum (neodymium) atoms coordinate the aqua and hydroxo ligands and enter the composition of the Ln₆ -containing complex cations. The coordination polyhedron (ignoring the central oxygen atom) of each atom of the complexing agent is somewhat distorted square antiprism with the aqua and hydroxo ligands being in the vertices. Four bridging ligands link this atom of the complexing agent with the four adjacent atoms.     

4,7,13,16,21,24-Hexaoxa-1,10-diazoniabicyclo[8.8.8]hexacosane Penta(nitrato)lanthanate(III): Synthesis and Crystal Structure

A new complex salt, 4,7,13,16,21,24-hexaoxa-1,10-diazoniabicyclo[8.8.8]hexacosane penta(nitrato)lanthanate(III) (H₂(Crypt-222)]²⁺ · [La(NO₃)₅]^2?), is synthesized. Its crystal structure is studied using X-ray diffraction analysis (space group Pbcm, a = 9.517 Å, b = 13.358 Å, c = 24.585 Å, Z = 4; direct method, full-matrix least-squares in the anisotropic approximation, R = 0.039 for 4650 measured independent reflections). The [La(NO₃)₅]^2? complex anion lies on the m plane, and the 2 axis passes through the 2.2.2-cryptand dication with two protonated nitrogen atoms. The coordination polyhedron of the La³⁺ cation (coordination number 11) is a distorted octahedron with five bifurcated vertices, each containing two O atoms from the same NO ₃ ^? . ligand. The [La(NO₃)₅]^2? anions are joined into infinite polymer chains along the y axis through the NO ₃ ^? bridging ligand.     

Synthesis and structure of diethylenetriammonium tetrachloroaurates(III)

The (DienH₃)[AuCl₄]₃ · H₂O (I) and (DienH₃)₂[AuCl₄]Cl₅ (II) compounds were obtained by the reaction of HAuCl₄ with diethylenetriamine trihydrochloride (DienH₃Cl₃) in hydrochloric acid. The compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetry, and IR spectroscopy. Crystals of I and II are monoclinic with space group P2₁/n. For I, a = 12.2314(3) Å, b = 14.6077(5) Å, c = 13.2680(5) Å, β = 106.7350(10)°, V = 2270.22(13) ų, Z = 8. For II, a = 6.62990(10) Å, b = 17.9026(5) Å, c = 10.3661(3) Å, β = 101.9230(10)°, V = 1203.83(5) ų, Z = 2. Both structures are ionic. The gold atoms in I and II have a 4 + 2 coordination environment. The Au-Cl bond lengths are within 2.276–2.294 Å, and the axial Au…Cl contacts are within 3.315–3.405 Å. The diethylenetriammonium cation in I and II has different conformations.     

Crystallochemical study of ruthenium(III) tris-dipivaloylmethanate

The structure of ruthenium(III) dipivaloylmethanate is determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction at temperature of 150 K. The crystallographic data for C₃₃H₅₇O₆Ru are as follows: a = 9.6119(11) Å, b = 17.4603(19) Å, c = 21.519(2) Å, β = 95.187(2)°, C2/c space group, V = 3596.7(7) ų, Z = 4, d_calc = = 1.202 g/cm³, R = 0.0642. The structure is molecular, the metal atom coordinates six oxygen atoms of three ligands of β-diketone. The Ru–O distances are in the range of 1.99 Å to2.03 Å. The complexes have a distorted single layer hexagonal packing with the Ru…Ru distances being 9.84 Å within the layer, and 10.93 Å between the layers.     

Crystal structure and luminescence of europium(III) acrylate

The atomic structure of europium acrylate crystals [Eu₂(Acr)₅OH·3H₂O]·2(0.5H₂O) was studied by X-ray analysis (a = 24.360(3) Å, b = 18.466(2) Å, c = 8.5818(9) Å, β = 96.087(2)°, space group C2/c, Z = 6, ρ_calc = 2.036 g/cm³). The crystal structure involves chains of binuclear [Eu₂(C₃H₃O₂)₅OH·3H₂O] molecules, running infinitely in the [101] direction and having pairs of C₉H₉EuO₇H₂O molecules alternating with C₆H₆EuO₄OH·2H₂O molecules that link the pairs. The infinite chains are linked by hydrogen bonds and van der Waals interactions. The thermal behavior of luminescence of the europium(III) complex is discussed.     

Crystal Structure of <Emphasis Type="Italic">DL</Emphasis>-Valinium Tetrafluoroantimonate(III) Monohydrate

The crystal structure of an antimony(III) fluoride complex of the composition (C₅H₁₂NO₂)SbF₄·H₂O (I) involving a cation of α-amino isovaleric acid (DL-valine, Val) is determined. Crystals are monoclinic: a = 12.2024(2) Å, b = 6.1636(1) Å, c = 15.5167(3) Å, Z = 4, space group P2₁/c. The structure is formed of DL-valinium (C₅H₁₂NO₂)⁺ cations, complex [SbF₄]_n^n? anions having a polymeric chain structure, and crystallization water molecules. The [SbF₄]_n^n? complex anions consist of trigonal SbF4E bipyramids joined together by asymmetric bridging Sb–F(3)···Sb bonds. The structural units are organized into a threedimensional framework via N–H···F, N–H···O, and O–H···F hydrogen bonds.     

Synthesis of Cu(II) and Mn(III) Complexes Involving Derivatives of Pyridine

Two complexes with derivatives of pyridine as ligands were synthesized and characterized. From the reaction of 2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde oxime with Cu(OAc)₂ · H₂O afforded the complex C₂₀H₃₀N₆O₁₂Cu₃ (I), and the use of 3-hydroxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid with anhydrous MnCl₂ · 4H₂O led to the formation of another complex C₁₂H₁₄N₂OCl₂Mn (II). They were characterized by X-ray diffraction (CIF files CCDC nos. 568718 (I) and 1568880 (II)), NMR, IR and elemental analysis. For I: terigonal, space group R\(\bar 3\)/H, a = 42.548(3), c = 10.2774(9) Å, V = 16113(2) ų, Z = 18, ρ_calcd = 1.367 Mg/m³, the final R factor was R₁ = 0.0945, 6662 for reflections were observed with I > 2σ(I), wR = 0.162 for all data. For II: triclinic, Pī, a = 5.6174(9), b = 7.7259(13), c = 9.7160(16) Å, α = 70.444(3)°, β = 88.009(3)°, γ = 89.818(3)°, V = 397.09(11) ų, Z = 1, ρ_calcd = 1.840 Mg/m³, the final R factor was R₁ = 0.0281, 4280 for reflections were observed with I > 2σ(I), wR = 0.0775 for all data.     

Potassium decamolybdodiferrate(III): Synthesis and characterization

Potassium decamolybdodiferrate(III) of composition K₆[Fe₂Mo₁₀O₃₄(OH)₄] · 7H₂O (compound I) is synthesized and characterized by IR spectroscopy, thermogravimetry, and powder X-ray diffraction. The crystals of compound I are monoclinic with a = 9.7482 Å, b = 6.5663 Å, c = 7.8453 Å, β = 116.81°, V = 448.15 ų, ρ = 3.115 g/cm³.     

Crystal structure of dimethylgold(III) 8-hydroxyquinolinate and 8-mercaptoquinolinate

A crystal-chemical study of dimethylgold(III) complexes with 8-hydroxyquinoline (CH₃)₂Au(OR) and 8-mercaptoquinoline (CH₃)₂Au(SR) (R = C₉H₆N) was performed. Crystal data for (CH₃)₂Au(OR): a = 8.7133(17) Å, b = 27.875(6) Å, c = 8.6688(17) Å, β = 102.76(3)°, Z = 8, ρ(calc) = 2.401 g/cm³, space group P2₁/c, R = 0.0909; for (CH₃)₂Au(SR): a = 3.5401(7) Å, b = 15.689(3) Å, c = 19.910(4) Å, β = 99.81(3)°, Z = 4, ρ(calc) = 2.361 g/cm³, space group P2₁/c, R = 0.0712. Both structures are molecular and involve neutral (CH₃)₂Au(L) molecules, L = C₉H₆NO or C₉H₆NS. In the structures, the molecules are arranged in stacks joined by van der Waals interactions. The average Au…Au intrastack distances are 3.57 Å and 4.34 Å for (CH₃)₂Au(OR) and 3.5 Å for (CH₃)₂Au(SR).