Syntheses of(C_8H_8)Ln(C_9H_7)·(THF)_2(Ln=Pr,Nd)and crystal structure of(C_8H_8)Pr(C_9H_7)·(THF)_2

This paper reports two lanthanide complexes of formula (C_9H_7)Ln(C_8H_8)·(THF)_2 whereLn is Pr or Nd,C_9H_7 is indenyl,and C_8H_8 is cyclooctatetraene (COT).The complexes were preparedby the reaction of LnCl_3 with K(C_9H_7) and K_2(C_8H_8) in THF.(C_9H_7)Pr(C_8H_8)·(THF)_2 crystallizes inTHF at - 15℃ in the monoclinic space group P2_1:with unit cell dimensions a=8.446(0),b=10.083(2),c=13.407(3),β=105.48(1)°,V=1100.43(35)~3,Dc=1.52g/cm~3 and Z=2.The final R valueis 0.033,R_w value is 0.030,respectively.In (C_9H_7)Pr(C_8H_8)·(THF)_2 a five-membered ring centroid ofC_9H_7,the C_8H_8 ring centroid and the two oxygen atoms from the two THF molecules form a distortedtetrahedral geometry around the metal.     

CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF CK(C_(12)H_(24)O_6)]_2Pd(SCN)_4(H_2O)

<正> [K(C_12H_24O_6)]_2Pd(SCN)_4(H_2O),MT=963.59,monoclinic, P21/n,a= 11. 075(1),b= 12. 231(1),c= 15. 863(2) A ,β=93. 25(1)°,V=2145. 3A3,Z=2, Dc=1. 492gcm-3,λ(MoKa) = 0. 71073A μ=8. 64cm-1,F(000) = 996,final R=0. 045 for 1835 observable reflections. The Pd2+ ion coordinates with four S atoms from SCN- groups forming a regular square planar configuration. The K+ ion is surrounded by six ether oxygen atoms,one O atom from water molecule coordinated to two K+ions and one N atom from SCN- group to form a distorted hexagonal bipyramid. Two K atoms are linked with one Pd atom by two bridging SCN- groups forming a chain molecular array in the crystal.     

MOLYBDENUM-IRON MIXED METAL CLUSTERS (Ⅰ)——THE SYNTHESIS AND STRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF (η~5-C_5H_5)_2Mo_2Fe_2(μ_4-Te)(μ_3-Te)_2(CO)_6

The reaction of Fe_2(μ_3-Te)_2(CO)_9 with Mo_2(CO)_6(η~5-C_5H_5) affords the title compound. Its X-ray analysis shows a butterfly structure for the Mo_2Fe_2 core; the two molybdenum atoms occupy the hinge with a Mo—Mo bond distance of 2.819 and the two iron atoms are on the tops of the wings with an average Mo—Fe bond distance of 2.932(2). Each molybdenum is bonded to a Cp ring, and three CO ligands are terminally bonded to each iron atom. One tellurium atom quadruply bridges Mo_Fe_2 with Mo—Te(μ_4)=2.625(2). and Fe—Te(μ_4)=2.713(2). Two tellurium atoms triply bridge the two triangular Mo_2Fe faces with Mo—Te(μ_3)=2.678(1) and Fe—Te(μ_3)=2.513(3). The molecule has C_(2v) symmetry and a bicapped triangle bipyramidal skeleton. Crystallographic parameters are as follows: space groupImm2(orthorhombic), a=14.562(3), b=10.391(1), c=7.139(4), V=1080.2(i)~3, Z=2, ρ(cald)=1.819g·cm~(-3). The final R factor was 2.2％ for 620 independent reflections(I>2σ(I)).     

Synthesis,Fluorescence and Magnetic Properties of a New Europium(Ⅲ) Complex Eu(C_(14)H_9O_3)_2(C_(12)H_8N_2)_2(NO_3)

A new europium(III)complex Eu(C_(14)H_9O_3)_2(C_(12)H_8N_2)_2(NO_3)has been synthesized with 2-benzoylbenzoic acid and 1,10-phenanthroline as ligands.Crystal data for the complex are as follows:monoclinic,space group P2_1/c,a=9.6733(6),b=22.9521(14),c=19.7701(12)?,β=94.9800(10)o,V=4372.8(5)?~3,D_c=1.557 g/cm~3,Z=4,μ(Mo Kα)=1.501 mm~(-1),F(000)=2064,the final R=0.0214 and w R=0.0510.The Eu(III)ion is coordinated by ten atoms to give a bicapped square antiprism coordination geometry.The complex shows two intense fluorescence emission bands arising from the transitions of Eu~(3+):~5D_0→~7F_1(594 nm)and ~5D_0→~7F_2(618 nm).In addition,its X_(m )T decreases from 1.29767 cm~3?mol~(-1)?K at 300 K to 0.01531 cm~3?mol~(-1)?K at 2 K.     

Synthesis,Structure and Characterization of a New Complex: [Mn(C_6H_(12)N_4)_2(H_2O)_4][Mn(H_2O)_6][SO_4]_2·6H_2O

A novel complex,[Mn(C_6H_(12)N_4)_2(H_2O)_4][Mn(H_2O)_6][SO_4]_2·6H_2O,was synthesized and hexagonal single crystals with centimeter-scale sizes were obtained by the method of solvent evaporation.It was characterized by elemental analysis,infrared spectrum,thermogravimetric analysis and X-ray single-crystal diffraction.The complex belongs to triclinic crystal system,space group P■ with a=9.3390(8),b=13.3520(13),c=16.3207(13)?,α=100.7160(3)°,β=90.1020(10)°,γ=109.9490(5)°,V=1874.9(3)?~3,Z=2,D_c=1.542 g/cm~3,M_r=870.64,μ=0.876 mm~(-1),T=293(2) K,F(000)=916 and S=0.990.The crystal structure determination displayed a distorted octahedral geometry around the manganese atom,which is bound to two nitrogen atoms from hexamethylenetetramine,acting as monodentate ligands,and to four aqua ligands.Variable-temperature magnetic measurements of the complex indicate the presence of weak antiferromagnetic interaction between manganese centers.     

Syntheses of (C_5H_9C_5H_4)_2LnCl(THF)_n (Ln=Nd, Sm, Er, Yb) and crystal structure of [(C_5H_9C_5H_4)_2-LnCl(THF)_n]_2(Ln=Sm, n=1; Ln=Er, n=0)

Reactions of lanthanoid trichlorides with sodium cyclopentylcyclopentadienyl in THFafford bis(cyclopentylcyclopentadienyl) lanthanoid chloride complexes (C_5H_9C_5H_4)_2LnCl(THF)_n (Ln=Nd, Sm, n=1; Ln= Er, Yb, n= 0). The compound [CP'_2SmCl(THF)]_2 (2) (Cp' =cyclopentylcy-clopentadienyl) crystallizes from mixed solvent of hexane and THF in monoclinic space group P_2_1/cwith a = 11.583 (3), b = 23.019(6), c = 8.227 (2), β= 90.26 (2)°, V= 2194 (1)~3, D_c= 1.59 g/cm~3.μ= 28.6 cm~(-1), F(000) = 1060, Z= 2 (dimers). Its crystal molecule is a dimer with a crystallographicsymmetry center. The central metal atom Sm is coordinated to two Cp' rings, two bridging chlorineatoms and one THF forming a distorted trigonal bipyramid. The crystal of [Cp'_2ErCl]_2 (3) belongs tothe triclinic space group P with a = 11.264 (2), b= 13.296(5), c = 14.296(6), a = 96.99 (3), β=112.47(2), γ= 102.78(2)°, V= 1865(1)~3, D_c= 1.67 g /cm~3, μ= 48.0 cm~(-1), F(000) = 924, Z = 2 (dimers).The molecule is a dimer consisting of two Cp'_2 ErCl species bridged by two Cl atoms. The centralmetal atom Er is coordinated to two Cp' rings and two bridging chlorine atoms forming a pseudo-tetrahedron. All these complexes are soluble in THF, DME, Et_2O, toluene and hexane.     

Synthesis and Fluorescent,Magnetic and Thermal Stability Properties of a New Europium(Ⅲ) Complex Eu_2(C_(15)H_(11)O_3)_6(C_(12)H_8N_2)_2

A new europium(Ⅲ) complex Eu_2(C_(15)H_(11)O_3)_6(C_(12)H_8N_2)_2 has been synthesized with 2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid and 1,10-phenanthroline as ligands. Crystal data for the complex are as follows: monoclinic, space group P21/n, a = 15.1238(5), b = 13.5928(4), c = 22.9840(7) ?, β = 104.132(3)o, V = 4582.0(2) ?~3, D_c = 1.522 g/cm~3, Z = 4, μ(Mo Kα) = 1.433 mm~(-1), F(000) = 2128, the final R = 0.0447 and wR = 0.0826. The Eu(Ⅲ) ion is coordinated by eight atoms to give a distorted square antiprism coordination geometry. The complex shows two intense fluorescence emission bands arising from the transitions of Eu3+: 5 D0 → 7 F1(594 nm) and 5 D0 → 7 F2(617 nm). The complex is an antiferromagnetism system in the range of 150～300 K. Also reported in the paper is the thermal stability property of the title complex.     

STUDY ON TRINUCLEAR MOLYBDENUM CLUSTER COMPOUNDS——THE CRYSTAL AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE OF THE TWO TRINUCLEAR MOLYBDENUM CLUSTERS(C_5H_7S_2)[Mo_3(μ_3-O )(μ-X)_3(μ-OAc)_3Cl_3](X=Cl,Br)

The crystal structure of two isomorphic cluster compounds with formula (C_5H_7S_2)-[Mo_3(μ_3-O)(μ-X)_3(μ-OAc)_3Cl_3] (X=Cl for compound (Ⅰ) and compound (Ⅱ)) has been investigated by X-ray diffraction method. The parameters of two crystals are: a=10.423(1),b=17.095(4), c=14.062(7), β=97.54(4)(°); Dc=2.20gcm~(-3), D_o=2.17g cm~(-3) for compound (Ⅰ). and a=10.511(3), b=11.213(2), c=14.053(3), β=96.12(2)(°); D_c=2.52g cm~(-3), D_o=2.53gcm~(-3) for compound (Ⅱ). The space groups are P2_1/C. Z=4. The 2621 and 2548 independent reflections with I>3σ(I) were collected on a CAD-4 four-circle diffractometer by means of MoKα radiation. The crystal structures were solved by heavy atom method and refined by full-matrix least-squares technique to a final discrepancy factors of R=0.061 and 0.051 respectively. The results of investigation show that the molecule consists of the cation (C_5H_7S_2)+ and the trinuclear Mo cluster anion, the configuration of which is similar to that of (Et_4N)_2[Mo_3(μ_3-O)(μ     

SYNTHESIS AND CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF COMPLEX [Cu_2(CH_3COO)_4(C_8H_(11)NO)_2] · (C_6H_(11)NO)_2 · (C_8H_(12))

<正> SYNTHESIS AND CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF COMPLEX [Cu_2(CH_3COO)_4(C_8H_(11)NO)_2] · (C_6H_(11)NO)_2 · (C_8H_(12)), where C6H11 = caprolactam, Mr = 900. 07, triclinic,space group P1, a = 11. 103(4), b= 11. 865(6), c=9. 912(3)(?), α=94. 85(4), β=115.20(2), γ=103. 25(4)°, V = 1125(2)(?)3, Z = l, Dx = 1. 33g. cm-3, λ(MoKa) = 0. 71069(?), T = 295K , μ = 10. 45cm-1, F(000) = 478, final R=0. 063 for 2098 observed reflections with I>3σ (I). The two Cu atoms in the molecule are held together by four carboxylate groups. Each Cu atom is bound in a square-pyramidal configuration to four carboxyl oxygen atoms and to the O atom of a caprolactam molecule.     

Synthesis,Structure and Properties of a New Terbium(Ⅲ) Complex Tb_2(C_(15)H_(11)O_3)_6(phen)_2

A new terbium(Ⅲ) complex Tb_2(C_(15)H_(11)O_3)_6(phen)_2 has been synthesized with 2-(4-methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid and 1,10-phenanthroline as ligands.Crystal data for the complex are as follows:monoclinic,space group P2_1/n,a=15.0786(6),b=13.5762(5),c=22.9683(9) A,β=104.130(4)°,V=4559.6(3) A~3,D_c=1.540_g/cm~3,Z=2,μ(MoKα)=1.615 mm~(-1),F(000)=2136,the final R=0.0528 and wR=0.0740.The Tb(Ⅲ) ion is coordinated by eight atoms to give a distorted square antiprism coordination geometry.The complex shows four fluorescence emission bands arising from the transitions of Tb~(3+5)D_4→~7F_6(490 nm),~5D_4→~7F_5(546 nm),~5D_4→~7F_4(588 nm) and ~5D_4→~7F_3(622 nm).The complex is an antiferromagnet in the range of 300～2 K.Also reported in the paper is the thermal stability property of the title complex.     

PREPARATION AND X—RAY CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF [(C_6H_5)_2PCH_2CH-2P(C_6H_5)_2]Fe(NO)_2

The complex [(C_6H_5)_2PCH_2CH_2P(C_6H_5)_2]Fe (NO)_2, was easily synthesized by the reaction of Fe (CO)_5, NaNO_2 and (C_6H_5)_2PCH_2CH_2P(C_6H_5)_2 (dppe) in methanol and determined by X—ray diffraction which denoted that the title complex has two crystallographically independent molecules in its asymmetric unit.     

SYNTHESIS,STRUCTURE,PROPERTIES AND QUANTUM-CHEMICAL STUDIES OF CUBANE-LIKE CLUSTER COMPOUND WITH ALL-CHELATING LIGANDS [(C_2H_5)_4N]_2{Fe_4S_4[S_2CN(C_2H_5)_2]_4}

Under anaerobic and water-free condition and pure dinitrogen atmosphere, the title com-pound has been synthesized from FeCl_2, (NH_4)_2WS_4, NaS_2CN(C_2H_5)_2 and (C_2H_5)_4NBr. Thecompound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group Cc with cell constants a = 22. 125(6)A,b = 11.313(3) A, c = 25.053(8) A, β= 118.05(2)°, V = 5534.2A~3, Z = 4. It contains cubane-like Fe_4S_4 core. Each Fe atom in the compound is coordinated by a disulfide-chelate ligand.The determination results of the Mossbauer spectrum arid XPS, and quantum-chemical cal-culation all show that the compound contains two kinds of Fe in different valence states butin an equal amount. The scheme of the formation reaction for the compound is given. Thespectra of IR and UV-vis, and redox properties for the compound are reported.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Photoluminescent Properties of a New Dinuclear Copper(I) Complex [Cu_2(μ_2-dppm)_2(MeCN)_2(μ_2-MeCN)](ClO_4)_2·MeCN

The title compound [Cu_2(μ_2-dppm)_2(MeCN)_2(μ_2-MeCN)](ClO_4)_2·MeCN (dppm = bis(diphenylphosphino)methane) has been prepared and characterized. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2_1/n, with a = 11.904(6), b = 20.755(11), c = 24.744(13) (A),β = 98.226(12)°, C_(58)H_(56)Cl_2Cu_2N_4O_8P_4,M_r= 1258.93, V=6051(5) (A)~3, Z = 4,D_c= 1.382 g/cm~3,μ = 9.52 mm~(-1), F(000) = 2592, R = 0.0533 and wR = 0.1295 for 6175 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). Each Cu(I) center is tetrahedrally coordinated by two phosphine atoms from two bridging dppm ligands, one nitrogen atom from a terminally coordinated acetonitrile molecule, and another nitrogen atom from a μ_2-acetonitrile molecule. The two Cu(I) centers are bridged by two dppm ligands as well as a unique acetonitrile molecule. The full molecule exhibits a 'chair-like' configuration. This dinuclear complex exhibits intense or middle photoluminescence at room temperature in the solid state or actonitrile solution at 486 nm.     

A bi-butterfly W-Cu-S cluster compound:Synthesis and crystal structure of(n-Bu_4N)_2[W_2Cu_4S_8(S_2CNC_4H_8)_2]

The compound(n-Bu_4N)_2[W_2Cu_4S_8(S_2CNC_4H_8)_2]was obtained by the reaction of Bu_4NBr,(NH_4)_2WS_4,NaS_2NCC_4H_8 and CuCl in CH_3CN and CH_3OH.It crystallizes in the monoclinicspace group P2_1/c with unit cell parameters:a=21.875(5),b=16.843(4),c=17.745(5),β=101.69(6)°,V=6402(6)~3,Z=4,D_o=1.718 g·cm~(-3).The final R and R_w values converged to 0.055and 0.060 respectively.The structure consists of two‘butterfly’units[WS_4Cu_2]linked togetherby two weak Cu—S bonds and two bridging S_2CNC_4H_8 ligands.Infrared spectra gave charac-teristic absorptions at 495 cm~(-1) for W=S and 450,435,412 cm~(-1) for W—μ-S.     

MOLECULAR AND CRYSTAL STRUCTURES OF TETRANUCLEAR MOLYBDENUM CLUSTER[Mo_4(μ_3-O)_2O_4Cl_2(o-CH_3C_6H_4COO)~6]■

The new cluster[Mo_4(μ_3-O)_2O_4Cl_2(o-CH_3C_6H_4COO)_6]has been prepared by thereaction of molybdenum pentachloride and o-methylbenzoic acid.The crystal andmolecular structures were determined by the X-ray diffraction method.It crystallizesin the orthorhombic space group Pnna with cell parameters:Mr=1361.6,a=13.792(4),b=17.957(3),c=20.974(9) ,V=5194(2) ~3,Z=4,Dc=1.74/cm~3,F(OOO)=2704,μ(MoK )=11.0/cm,R=0.074.     

STUDY ON STRUCTURE OF SULFUR-BRIDGED TRANSITION METAL CLUSTERS——CRYSTAL AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE OF (C_5H_7S_2)_3 [Mo_3(μ_3-S)_2 (μ_2-Cl)_3Cl_6]

The compound (C_5H_7S_2)_3[Mo_3 (μ_3--S)_2 (μ_2--Cl)_3 Cl_6] forms dark black octahedralcrystals with the following crystallographic parameters: a=22.885(10)A, c=25.407(7)A. Thespace group is I4_1/α, Z=16, ρ_(obs.)=2.073g/cm~3, ρ_(calc.)=2.126g/cm~3. The 1621 independentreflections with I≥3σ were collected on a CAD-4 four-circle diffractometer by means of MoK_αradiation. The structure was solved by three-dimensional Patterson synthesis and refined byleast squares technique to a final discrepancy factor of R=0.056. The results of our investiga-tion reveal that the molecule consists of a trinuclear Mo cluster anion and three planar mono-cations.surrounding the cluster anion. As the core of the anion the triad of Mo atoms, possessing anequilateral triangular configuration, is linked by two μ3--S bridging atoms and three μ2--Clatoms. Besides, two terminal Cl atoms are attached to each Mo atom to form an octahedralconfiguration. The diamagnetism and the short Mo-Mo distances (2.556 A, 2.641 A, 2.653 A)clearly indicate the existence of Mo-Mo bonds. The anion as a whole has an idealized D_(3h) localsymmetry.     

Synthesis and Fluorescent and Magnetic Properties of a New Europium Complex Eu(C_(20)H_(14)O_3N)_3(2,2'-bipy)(H_2O)·H_2O

A new europium(Ⅲ) complex Eu(C_(20)H_(14)O_3N)_3(2,2?-bipy)(H_2O)·H_2O has been synthesized with2-diphenylanine carbonyl benzoic acid and 2,2?-bipyridine as ligands.Crystal data for the complex are as follows:triclinic,space group ■,a=11.3334(5),b=16.0883(7),c=17.0116(8)?,α=70.411(4)o,β=82.435(4)o,γ=85.095(4)o,V=2894.0(2)?~3,D_c=1.484 g/cm~3,Z=2,μ=1.15 mm~(-1),F(000)=1320 and the final R=0.0447 and w R=0.0578.The Eu(Ⅲ) ion is coordinated by nine atoms to give a monocapped square antiprism coordination geometry.The complex shows two intense fluorescence emission bands arising from the transitions of Eu~(3+):~5D_0→~7F_1 (592 nm) and ~5D_0→~7F_2 (616 nm),respectively.Also reported is the magnetic property of the complex.The complex exhibits antiferromagnetism in the temperature range of 300～2 K.     

Synthesis and structure of an open-type trinuclear molybdenum cluster compound[Mo_3(μ_3-S)(μ-S)_2-(μ-OAc)(S_2CNC_4H_8)_3(O)_2]·0.5CH_2Cl_2·2H_2O

The title compound was prepared by the reaction of Mo_3S_4(dtp)_4(H_2O)[ctp=S_2P(OEt)_2]with NaOAc·3H_2O and C_4H_8NCS_2NH_4.Crystallographic data:[Mo_3(μ_3-S)(μ-S)_2(μ-OAc)-(S_2CNC_4H_8)_3(O)_2]·0.5CH_2CI_2·2H_2O,Mr=980.18,triclinic,space group P,α=12.360(3),b=16.653(6),c=9.206(2)A,α=101.97(2),β=108.32(2),γ=86.14(3)°.V=1759.6(9)A~3,Z=2,Dc=1.85 g/cm~3,F(000)=962,μ(Mo K_α)=16.53 cm~(-1).Final R=0.044 for 4301 reflections with I≥3σ(I).This compoundmay be regarded as a mixed-valent trinuclear molybdenum cluster{Mo_2(V)Mo(Ⅳ)(μ_3-S)(μ-S)_2-(μ-OAc)(S_2CNC_4H_8)_3(O)_2}.The Mo-Mo distances are 2.783(1),2.833(1)and 3.374(2)A in the Mo_3non-equilateral triangle and there exist only two Mo-Mo bonds.The cluster was obtained by oxi-dation and ligand substitution of{Mo_3(μ_3-S)(μ-S)_3[μ-S_2P(OEt_2)][S_2P(OEt)_2]_3(H_2O)}.     

CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF A HETERONUCLEAR LANTHANIDE COMPLEX OF ERBIUM-YTTRIUM AND GLYCINE[ErY(GlY)_6(H_2O)_4](ClO_4)_65H_2O

The title complex [ErY(Gly)_6(H_2O)_4](ClO_4)_6 5H_2O has been synthesized.Its crystalstructure has been determined by X-ray diffraction method.The crystal is triclinic with space groupP1.The unit cell parameters are as follows:a=11.518(4),b=14.105(7),c=15.530(6) ,α=96.61(3),β=102.74(3),γ=105.70(3)°,V=2327.7(17) ~3,Z=2,Dc=2.091g/cm~3.The structure has been refinedto a final R of 0.0785.The crystal is an infinite chain complex,in which four carboxyl groups fromglycine molecules bridge the Er(Ⅲ)and Y(Ⅲ)ion,other two carboxyl groups bridge two adjacentEr(Ⅲ)or two Y(Ⅲ)ions.     

SYNTHESIS AND CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF TWO TRINUCLEAR MOLYBDENUM CLUSTERS CONTAINING A LOOSE COORDINATION SITE, {Mo_3(μ_3—S)(μ—S)_3[S_2P(OEt)_2]_4-(C_3H_3ON)}·CH_3CN (Ⅰ) AND {Mo_3-(μ_3—O)(μ—S)_3[S_2P(OEt)_2]_4-(C_3H_3ON)}(Ⅱ)

The synthesis and crystal structure of two trinuclear molybdenum clusters containing a loosecoordination site, {Mo_3(μ_3-S)(μ-S)_3[S_2P(OEt)_2]_4(C_3H_3ON)}· CH_3CN (Ⅰ) and {Mo_3(μ_3- O)-(μ- S)_3[S_2P(OEt)_2]_4(C_3H_3ON)} (Ⅱ), are reported. Cluster (Ⅰ) belongs to the monoclinic spacegroup p2_1/n, a = 16.579 (3), b = 16.959 (2), c = 16.867 (2) A, β= 94.44 (1)°, V = 4728A~3,Z = 4, D_c = 1.778g·cm~(-3). The crystal structure was solved by the Patterson method with afina1 R value of 0.045. Cluster (Ⅱ) belongs to the triclinic space group Pi, a = 13.175 (4),b = 13.372(6), c = 16.656(3)A, α= 117.87(4), β= 60.09(3), γ= 109.03(3)°, ν= 2231A~3,Z = 2, D_3 = 1.798g·cm~(-3). Direct methods were used to solve the crystal structure with afinal R value of 0.066. Both clusters are monocapped trinuclear ones having an oxazoleoccupied coordination site as their main structural characteristic. The difference in cappingatoms results in the difference in their skeletons, Mo_S_4 in cluster (Ⅰ) vs. Mo_3OS_3