Synthesis and Characterization of Two Pb(II) Complexes of 2,2′-dihydroxy,Dimethoxy-1,1′-binaphthyl-3,3′-dicarboxylic Acid

Two new complexes {[Pb(L¹)(DMSO)₂(H₂O)]·DMF}_n (1, L¹ = 2,2′-dihydroxy-l,l′-dinaphthyl-3,3′-dicarboxylate) and {[Pb(L²)(DMS O)·DMSO}_n (2, L² = 2,2′-dimethoxy-l,l′-dinaphthyl-3,3′-dicarboxylate) have been synthesized under mild conditions and structurally characterized. Crystal structural analysis reveals that complex 1 adopts a 1D infinite chain structure which forms 2D sheet by hydrogen bonds interactions. Complex 2 possesses a 2D sheet structure, which was further assembled into a 3D supramolecular network through the π-π weak interactions. IR spectra indicates the carboxyl group coordinates with the Pb²⁺ ion. TGA shows that complex 2 is highly thermally stable up to 120°C.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two New Cadmium(II) and Nickel(II) Complexes with 1,4-Phenylenediacetate and 2,2′-Bipyridyl-Like Ligands

Abstract  

Two new complexes, namely [Cd(PDA)_0.5(2,2′-bpy)Cl](H₂PDA) (1) and [Ni(PDA)(phen)(H₂O)]₂ (2) (H₂PDA = 1,4-phenylenediacetic acid, 2,2′-bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra and X-ray crystal diffraction. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis shows that complex 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1 with unit cell dimensions a = 8.760 (4) ?, b = 11.190 (5) ?, c = 13.917 (7) ?, α = 110.383 (5)°, β = 101.736 (5)°, γ = 100.612 (5)°, V = 1202.8 (10) ?³, Z = 2, R ₁ = 0.0314 and wR ₂ = 0.0898. Complex 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2(1)/n with unit cell dimensions a = 9.911 (3) ?, b = 17.924 (6) ?, c = 10.638 (4) ?, β = 94.998 (5)°, V = 1882.7 (11) ?³, Z = 2, R ₁ = 0.0397 and wR ₂ = 0.1150. In complex 1, Cd(II) ions are alternately bridged by PDA ligands and chloride ions into 1D chains and the PDA ligands display trans-configuration. Complex 2 is a dimer and two Ni(II) ions are linked by two PDA ligands with cis-configuration, resulting in a cyclic structure. In spite of these differences, both in complexes 1 and 2 there are π–π stacking interactions and hydrogen bonding to make them 3D supramolecular frameworks.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Nickel(II) Complex with 2,2′-Biimidazole and 4-Aminobenzoic Acid

Abstract  The Ni(II) complex, [Ni(H₂biim)₂(PABA)₂]Cl₂·2H₂O, H₂biim being 2,2′-biimidazole, PABA being 4-aminobenzoic acid has been synthesized and the crystal structure determined using X-ray crystallography. The complex crystallizes in triclinic system, space group P − 1 with unit cell parameters a = 8.3920(9) ?, b = 9.8436(11) ?, c = 9.8874(11) ?, α = 94.862(2)°, β = 109.142(2)°, γ = 90.992(2)°, V = 767.95(15) ?³ and Z = 1. The molecules of the complex in the crystal assemble by way of N–H⋯Cl, O–H⋯Cl, O–H⋯O hydrogen bonds as well as π–π stacking interactions to provide a two-dimensional supramolecular structure. Index Abstract  Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Nickel(II) Complex with 2,2′-Biimidazole and 4-Aminobenzoic Acid Yanping Li and Pin Yang* The molecules of the title complex [Ni(H₂biim)₂(PABA)₂]Cl₂·2H₂O in the crystal assemble by way of N–H⋯Cl, O–H⋯Cl, O–H⋯O hydrogen bonds as well as π–π stacking interactions to provide a two-dimensional supramolecular structure.      

Preparation and Reactivity of 4,4′-diaminostilbene-2,2′disulphonate

The precursor compound 4,4′-diaminostilbene-2,2′disulphonic acid DAS-(SO₃H)₂ was successfully deprotonated through reactions with (n-Bu₄N)(OH) and NaOH to produce the corresponding salts sodium 4,4′-diaminostilbene-2,2′disulphonate Na₂(DAS-(SO₃)₂) (1) and tetrabutylammonium 4,4′-diaminostilbene-2,2′disulphonate (n-Bu₄N)₂(DAS-(SO₃)₂) (2). The structure of (n-Bu₄N)₂(DAS-(SO₃)₂) (2) was confirmed through the use of single crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound (2) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with the lattice parameters of a = 10.0645(6), b = 14.2573(9), c = 17.6053(11), and β = 94.3160(10). The reaction of Cu²⁺(aq) with (n-Bu₄N)₂(DAS-(SO₃)₂) resulted in the crystallization of the molecular organocopper cluster, [CuDAS-(SO₃)₂]₂·3H₂O (3), that resembles a molecular parallelogram as revealed by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound (3) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with the lattice parameters of a = 8.8647(6), b = 10.5247(7), c = 21.2265(14), and β = 93.1730(10). Within the structure of (3) each [DAS-(SO₃)₂]²⁻ ligand is shown to bind two copper atoms through interactions with three of the five available metal binding sites.

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Graphical abstract Preparation and Reactivity of 4,4′-diaminostilbene-2,2′disulphonate Natalie C. Rader, Heather A. Nees, Paul S. Szalay*, Matthias Zeller and Allen D. Hunter The preparation of 4,4′-diaminostilbene-2,2′disulphonic and its reactivity with copper(II) are described.

     

The synthesis and crystal structure of one novel ternary complex of 2,2′-bipyridine N-salicylidenetyrosinatocopper(II)

The crystal structure of copper(II)—salicylidene-aminoacidate Schiff base—nitrogen-donor chelating ligand, [Cu(sal-tyr)(bipy)] (sal-tyr: N-salicylidenetyrosinato; bipy: 2,2-bipyridine) which is obtained by means of one-step synthesis, is presented. It crystallizes in space group P2₁2₁2₁ with a = 9.0356(18) Å, b = 11.992(2) Å, c = 20.618(4) Å. The Cu^II ion is five coordinated by one oxygen atom of carboxylate, the imine nitrogen atom, and the hydroxyl oxygen atom of the salicylidene in the Schiff base anion as well as two nitrogen atoms of bipy, resulting in a seriously distorted square pyramid coordination polyhedron. The phenol group and the apical coordination bond Cu(1)–N(2) are in the same side of the Schiff base chelating plane which could be attributed to the intramolecular C–H s interaction between the H(17) of the bipy and the benzene ring of the phenol. The hydrogen bond between the hydroxyl hydrogen atom of the phenol group and the coordinated oxygen atom of the carboxylate from neighboring molecule is helpful to stabilize the crystal.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Ternary Copper(II) Complex Containing Salicylaldehyde Schiff Base and 4,4′-Bipyridine

Abstract  A new ternary mixed-ligand complex [Cu₂(sal-glu)₂(bipy)(H₂O)₂] · (H₂O) (bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine and sal-glu = salicylaldehyde l-glutamic Schiff base) has been synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P-1 with a = 9.6199(13) ?, b = 9.9111(13) ?, c = 9.9167(13) ?. The amino acid Schiff base coordinates to the Cu(II) ion in a tridentate mode including phenol-hydroxyl oxygen, carboxyl oxygen and amide nitrogen atom, while the bipy coordinates in bidentate bridging mode linking two Cu(II) ions. The [Cu₂(sal-glu)₂(bipy)(H₂O)₂] units are linked into 1-D chain structure and the bipy molecules are interspersed into parallel sheets via intermolecular hydrogen bonds. The carboxyl oxygen atoms, phenolic oxygen atoms and water oxygen atoms are involved in the extensive intermolecular hydrogen bond network between the water molecules and phenol-hydroxyl oxygen atoms from salicylaldehyde derived ligand. Graphical Abstract  A new ternary mixed-ligand complex [Cu₂(sal-glu)₂(bipy)(H₂O)₂]·(H₂O) (bipy = 4, 4′-bipyridine and sal-glu = salicylaldehyde l-glutamic Schiff base) crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P-1 with a = 9.6199(13) ?, b = 9.9111(13) ?, c = 9.9167(13) ?. The amino acid Schiff base coordinates to the Cu(II) ion in a tridentate mode including phenol-hydroxyl oxygen, carboxyl oxygen and amide nitrogen atom, while the bipy coordinates in bidentate bridging mode linking two Cu(II) ions. The [Cu₂(sal-glu)₂(bipy)(H₂O)₂] units are linked into 1-D chain structure and the bipy molecules are interspersed into parallel sheets via intermolecular hydrogen bonds. The carboxyl oxygen atoms, phenolic oxygen atoms and water oxygen atoms are involved in the extensive intermolecular hydrogen bond network between the water molecules and phenol-hydroxyl oxygen atoms from salicylaldehyde derived ligand.      

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Nitrogen-rich Compound: 2,5,2′-triazido-1,1′-azo-1,3,4-triazole

Abstract  The title compound 2,5,2′-triazido-1,1′-azo-1,3,4-triazole(2) has been synthesized by the reaction of 2,5,2′-trichloro-1,1′-azo-1,3,4-triazole(1) with sodium azide. Its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group P−1 with a = 6.6604(13) ?, b = 6.7035(13) ?, c = 12.916 (3) ?, α = 98.13(3)°, β = 95.56(3)°, γ = 106.48° V = 541.68(18) ?³, Z = 2, C₄HN₁₇, Mr = 287.22, D _c  = 1.761 g cm⁻³, F(000) = 288 and μ(MoKa) = 0.140 mm⁻¹, the final R = 0.0553 and wR = 0.1541. X-ray analysis indicates a stronger delocalization of the azo π bond along the hypothetical N₄ moiety within the title compound than those in(E)-1,2-bis(2,6-diazido-9- azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-9-yl)diazene. Index abstract  The title compound 2,5,2′-triazido-1,1′-azo-1,3,4-triazole has been synthesized by the reaction of 2,5,2′-trichloro-1,1′-azo-1,3,4-triazole with sodium azide. Its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. X-ray analysis indicates a stronger delocalization of the azo π bond along the hypothetical N4 moiety within the title compound than those in(E)-1,2-bis(2,6-diazido-9-azabicyclo[3.3.1] nonan-9-yl)diazene.      

Crystal and molecular structure of aquabis(2,2′-bipyridine)nitratomanganese(II) nitrate monohydrate

A new monomeric manganese(II) nitrate complex with 2,2-bipyridine (bpy), [Mn(bpy)₂(NO₃)(H₂O)](NO₃)·H₂O, has been prepared and characterized by X-ray crystallography. The complex crystallizes in the triclinic space group witha=9.721(3),b=14.691(5),c=8.578(3) Å, =106.79(3), =96.05(3), =82.55(3)°,V=1159.9 ų andZ=2. The structure comprises discrete cation [Mn(bpy)₂(NO₃)(H₂O)]⁺ in which the metal atom is coordinated by a pair of bidentate bpy ligands [Mn–N=2.261(4)–2.299(4) Å], a unidentate nitrato [Mn–O=2.284(4) Å] and aqua [Mn–O=2.160(3) Å] ligands in a highly distorted octahedral arrangement.     

Structural study of nitrovinylindoles: (I) 2-methyl-3-(2′-methyl-2′-nitrovinyl)indole and (II) 3-(2′-nitrovinyl)indole

Compound (I) is 2-methyl-3-(2-methyl-2-nitrovinyl)indole, C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂,M _r=216.24, monoclinic,P2₁/n,a=16.710(1),b=7.627(1),c=17.646(1) Å,=104.8(1)°,V=2174.7(1) ų,Z=8.D _x=1.321 g cm^–3, MoK, =0.71073 Å,=0.858 cm^–1,F(OOO)=912, room temperature,R=0.061 for 1956 observed reflections. Compound (II) is 3-(2-nitrovinyl)indole, C₁₀H₈N₂O₂,M _r=188.18, monoclinic,P2₁/n,a=10.178(1),b=10.608(1),c=8.411(1) Å,=105.5(2)°,V=875.0(1) ų,Z=4,D _x=1.4284 g cm^–3, CuK, =1.5418 Å,=8.068 cm^–1,F(000)=392, room temperature,R=0.040 for 1330 observed reflections. Compounds (I) and (II) have a similar geometry, the only significant difference lying in the rotation of the nitrovinyl chain. This feature could be responsible for the difference in biological activity. In both compounds, the molecules are associated, forming charge-transfer complexes.     

Crystal structures of two substituted biphenyl derivatives: 5,5′-di t-butyl-2-2′-biphenyldiol and 5,5′-dimethyl-2,2′-biphenyldiol

5,5-Di t-butyl-2,2-biphenyldiol (I), C₂₀H₂₆O₂, crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group P2₁2₁2₁ with a = 18.243(2), b = 9.947(2), c = 9.685(3) Å, and Z = 4; 5,5-dimethyl-2,2-biphenyldiol (II), C₁₄H₁₄O₂, crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 9.959(2), b = 7.932(3), c = 15.392(2) Å, = 105.43(2)°, and Z = 4. The aromatic rings are tilted by 52.7(1) and 43.8(1)° to each other in compounds (I) and (II), respectively. Strong intra- and inter-molecular H-bonds connect the molecules in the crystals.     

Molecular and crystal structures of mesomorphic aromatic esters: I. Structure of two isomers, p-butoxyphenyl p′-hexyloxybenzoate and p-hexyloxyphenyl p′-butoxybenzoate

Two isomers, p-butoxyphenyl p′-hexyloxybenzoate (1) and p-hexyloxyphenyl p′-butoxybenzoate (2), are studied by X-ray diffraction. Crystals 1 contain two crystallographically independent molecules, which differ in the conformation of one of their side chains. In both compounds, bond lengths and angles have standard values. The geometry of the central fragment Ph-Est-Ph is essentially the same in both isomers. One of the benzene rings is coplanar with the Est group, and the other ring, which is linked with this group through the oxygen atom, is almost perpendicular to the Est plane. In crystal 1, molecules are packed in such a fashion that, in any pair of neighboring molecules, the most closely spaced benzene rings are nearly perpendicular to each other, which corresponds to a weak C-H?π interaction. In the crystal packing of 2, neither perpendicular nor stacking motifs are observed. The supramolecular architecture of this compound is determined by directional specific interactions of the hydrogen bond type between the C-H benzene fragment and the ester oxygen atom of the neighboring molecule.     

Crystal and molecular structure of 1,1′-ferrocene-dicarbaldehyde

The crystal and molecular structure of 1,1-ferrocene-dicarbaldehyde 1 is reported. Crystal data for 1: monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, a = 5.876(1), b = 11.349(1), c = 29.460(3) Å, = 95.067(2)°, V = 1956.9(3) ų, and D _c = 1.64 g/cm³, for Z = 8. The complex crystallizes such that two molecules are located in the asymmetric unit in which the complexes display different degrees of twisting of the cyclopentadienyl (Cp) rings and formyl substituents about the Cp—Fe—Cp and Cp—COH axes, respectively. The molecule self-assembles in the solid state to form a 2D layered structure held together by - interactions and C—H···O hydrogen bonds.     

Crystal and molecular structure of the photocatalyst tris(2,2′-bipyrazine)ruthenium(II) hexafluorophosphate

The X-ray structure determination of the complex tris(2,2-bipyrazine)ruthenium(II) hexafluorophosphate, [Ru(C₈N₄H₆)₃](PF₆)₂, has shown that the compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c witha=13.459(5),b=23.486(8),c=17.913(10) Å,=139.85(1)°, andZ=4. Each asymmetric unit also contains one dimethylformamide and one water molecule. Least-squares refinement led to an R factor of 0.074 based on 3463 reflections for which I>2(I). The [Ru(C₈N₄H₆)₃]²⁺ cation has no crystallographic symmetry, but the requirements for point symmetry 32 are nearly met. The six Ru-N bond lengths agree within experimental error and have an average length of 2.05(1) Å.     

Crystal structures of 3,5,5′-trichloro-2,2′-bithiophene and 3,3′,5,5′-tetrachloro-2,2′-bithiophene

The crystal structures of 3,5,5-trichloro-2,2-bithiophene (I) and 3,3,5,5-tetrachloro-2,2-bithiophene (II) have been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction techniques. BothI andII crystallize in the monoclinic crystal system. ForI,a=3.895(2),b=11.928(2),c=10.701(2)Å,=97.70(1)°, space groupP2₁,Z=2 and forII,a=8.942(2),b=3.900(2),c=15.180(2)Å,=92.30(1)°, space groupP2₁/n,Z=2. The structures have been solved by direct methods and all nonhydrogen atoms refined with anisotropic thermal parameters. ForI the final residual is 0.035 (all 1185 independent reflections, MoK radiation) and forII, 0.034 (all 1209 independent reflections, MoK radiation). BothI andII have theanti conformation butI has a torsion angle of 3.4(5)° between the two thiophene rings whileII is completely planar.     

Crystal structure and magnetic properties of bis(2,2′-bipyridine) azido copper(II) perchlorate

The title compound has been synthesized and its crystal structure has been solved at room temperature. It crystallizes in the triclinic system, space groupP, witha=7.853(1) Å,b=10.177(1) Å,c=13.651(4) Å,=74.57(1)°,=88.49(1)°, =80.675(4)°, andZ=2. The structure consists of isolated [Cu(bipy)₂N₃]⁺ cations (bipy=2,2-bipyridine) and perchlorate anions. The metallic cation environment has a distorted trigonal-bipyramidal geometry. The EPR spectrum is rhombic, which indicates that the distortion with respect to the perfect trigonal bipyramid is sufficiently pronounced to mixz ²- andx ²–y ²-type orbitals in the ground state. The temperature dependence of the molar magnetic susceptibility has been investigated in the 300-2.2 K temperature range.     

X-ray structure and NMR assignment of 3,3′-dimethylthio-4,4′-diquinolinyl sulfide

The title compound (C₂₀H₁₆N₂S₃) is triclinic, witha=9.494(3)b=9.890(3),c=19.456(5)Å,a=90.26(3)°,°=100.47(3)°, =99.18(3)°,Z=4 and space groupP¯1. The structure was solved by direct methods and refined toR=0.045 for 6076 reflections. There are two nonequivalent molecules in the unit cell. Two pairs of sulfur atoms in ortho-positions remain in very close contact. The S-methyl groups are nearly coplanar to the quinoline moieties and turned to the orthoposition, 2. CP MAS spectrum shows two conformers in the solid state but¹H and¹³C NMR spectra in CDCl₃ solution show rapid equilibrium of the conformers giving rise to average NMR data.Part XX in the series of Azinyl Sulfides.     

Synthesis and X-ray structure of 5′-methoxy-2,4,6-trimethyl-2′-nitrosobiphenyl

The synthesis and X-ray crystal structure of 5-methoxy-2,4,6-trimethyl-2-nitrosobiphenyl is reported. The compound (C₁₆H₁₇NO₂) is monoclinic, with a = 11.080(4), b = 16.899(6), c = 15.410(5) Å, = 108.329(5)°, and space group P2₁/n. There are two independent molecules within the crystal. In each of these molecules the two phenyl rings are mutually orthogonal, with interplanar dihedral angles of 85.09 and 89.43° respectively. The nitroso substituents are essentially coplanar with the phenyl ring, with torsional angles of only 3.5 and 2.2°, respectively, while the methoxy groups make angles of 5.2 and 10.0°, respectively, with the phenyl ring.     

Synthesis and Study of New Mesogens II: p-(p′-n-Alkoxycinnamoyloxy)-benzylidene p″ -anisidines (1) and p-(p′-n-Alkoxycinnamoyloxy)- benzylidene anilines (2)

Two new homologous series of liquid crystals viz. p-(p'-n-alkoxycinnamoyloxy) benzylidene p”-anisidines (1) and p-(p'-n-alkoxycinnamoyloxy) benzylidene anilines (2) comprising twenty four mesogens have been synthesized. Both are high melting series of mesomorphs. In the homologous series (1) the nematic mesophase is exhibited from the very first member; however, the first five compounds decompose at high temperatures before passing into isotropic liquid condition. Polymesomorphism is exhibited with the appearance of the smectic mesophase at the octyl derivative and remains up to the last viz. octadecyl homologue. Within polymesomorphic region the nematic mesophase is homeotropic; however, it shows a clear threaded texture where it is the only mesophase shown i. e. in the first seven members of the homologous series (1). The smectic mesophase shows focal conic fan shape texture belonging to smectic-A variety. The nematic-isotropic curve shows descending tendency as the series is ascended-a characteristic of high melting series. The smectic-nematic transition curve rises steeply and shows a levelling off tendency at the octadecyl derivative. In the homologous series (2), no decomposition occurs. The smectic mesophase commences a little early i. e. from hexyl derivative; while polymesomorphism is clearly exhibited up to the dodecyl derivative, the last two homologues are purely smectogens. The usual odd-even effect is observed in case of the nematic-isotropic curve for series (2). The smetic-nematic curve rises gradually and seems to be merging with the falling nematic-isotropic curve at the fifteenth homologue. The mesomorphic ranges in both series are quite wide; however, that of series (1) is wider than one obtained in series (2). Thermal stabilities are good and are in keeping with the molecular characteristics. The textures of the smectic and nematic mesophases are similar to that of the series (1). Both series are comparable with each other and other related series.     

Crystal and Molecular Structure of 6,6′-Dimethoxy-gossypol:Acetic acid (1:1)

Abstract By crystallization from dilute solutions of acetic acid (2–4%) in diethyl ether, acetone, or methyl ethyl ketone, 6,6′-dimethoxy-gossypol forms a solvate with acetic acid in a one-to-one molar ratio. The compound crystallizes in the triclinic P space group and has unit cell dimensions of a = 7.5793(10) ?, b = 14.7211(19) ? and c = 14.740(2) ?, α = 106.260(3)°, β = 102.310(3)°, γ = 95.975(3)°, Z = 2. The structure was solved by direct methods and refined to an R1 value of 0.0394 on 4252 observed reflections. Enantiomeric pairs of dimethoxy-gossypol molecules form centrosymmetic dimers that are characterized by a pair of intermolecular hydrogen bonds and by hydrophobic stacking between pairs of naphthalene rings. The acetic acid molecule accepts a hydrogen bond from a gossypol hydroxyl group and donates to a hydrogen bond with one of the aldehyde groups of an adjacent gossypol molecule. Although there is less hydrogen bonding in this structure than in the gossypol:acetic acid (1:1) structure, the molecular packing of the two compounds is similar. Graphical abstract Crystal and molecular structure of 6,6′-dimethoxy-gossypol:acetic acid (1:1) Michael K. Dowd and Edwin D. Stevens The molecular structure of the acetic acid solvate of 6,6′-dimethoxy-gossypol is presented.      

X-ray Crystal Structures of Discrete and Polymeric Silver Based Molecules Containing 4,4′-Dimethyl-2,2′-Bipyridine and 2,2′-Bipyridine

Abstract  The reaction of AgBF₄ with 4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine and 2,2′-bipyridine yields three previously unreported compounds. The molecular structures of these compounds were obtained by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystallization of 1 occurs in the centrosymmetric monoclinic space group C2/c (No. 15) with a = 23.407(3), b = 10.7552(13), c = 13.9332(17); and β = 111.893(2) and Z = 8. Crystallization of 2 occurs in the centrosymmetric orthorhombic space group Pbca (No. 61) with a = 11.178(3), b = 23.590(6), c = 29.339(8) and Z = 8. Crystallization of 3 occurs in the centrosymmetric monoclinic space group P2₁/c (No. 14) with a = 11.2250(6), b = 8.7713(5), c = 15.4048(8), and β = 109.333(2) and Z = 4. Details of the synthesis and the structural characterization of the title compounds are presented and discussed. Index Abstract  The organic ligands 4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine and 2,2′-bipyridine, were used to synthesize three new complexes with AgBF₄, whose structures are dependent on the type of solvent used in the reaction as well as solvent of crystallization.