Hydrogen-bond networks in the mono- and diprotonated cyclic diamine [9]aneN2S

The hydrogen-bond networks in the mono- and diprotonated cyclic diamine, 1-thia-4,7-diazacyclononane, [9]aneN₂S, have been examined. Crystals of the monoprotonated, form [9]aneN₂S HCl, contain a ribbon-like network of alternating strong and weak intermolecular N H Cl hydrogen bonds and weak intramolecular N H N hydrogen bonds. Crystal data for [9]aneN₂S HCl: monoclinic, a = 6.6640(6) Å, b = 10.3493(9) Å, c = 6.9807(6) Å, = 108.847(1)°, V = 455.63(7) ų, space group P2₁, Z = 2. In the di-protonated form, [9]aneN₂S 2HBr, the ribbon-like network comprises strong intermolecular and weak intramolecular N H Br hydrogen bonds. Crystal data for [9]aneN₂S 2HBr: orthorhombic, a = 12.5918(13) Å, b = 8.0753(9) Å, c = 10.6856(11) Å, V = 1086.5(2) ų, space group Pnma, Z = 4. The chloride anions of [9]aneN₂S HCl align in interlocking columns in the a- and c-direction whereas the bromide anions in [9]aneN₂S 2HBr occupy channels in the b-direction.     

Synthesis,crystal and molecular structure and vibrational characterization of N,N-dimethyl-oxathioamidate monohydrate

The title compound (SO₂NC₄H₆) has been prepared and characterized by X-ray diffraction and infra-red and Raman spectra. The structure has been refined using single-crystal X-ray diffraction data measured at 295K [MoK-radiation with =0.71073 Å]. The crystals are monoclinic, space groupP2₁/n,Z=4,a=6.240(2),b=6.786(2),c=19.988(1)Å, =108.47(2)°,V=802.8(7)ų.D _calc.=1.566 Mg m^–3,F(000)=392, =8.582 cm^–1. The final agreement factors for 1906 observed refections [I>3(I)] were:R=0.030 andR _w=0.043. The dihedral angle between de C–C–S–N plane and the C–C–O–O plane is 88.31(4). The potassium atom within the title compound structure has a slightly distorted trigonal bipyramidal coordination. Infrared and Raman spectra of the normal CH₃/CD₃ and H₂O/D₂O isotopes and the waterfree compounds at different temperatures made it possible to perform isotopes complete vibrational analysis and clearly shows the very special hydrogen bonded water molecule in the crystal.     

Caging the mercurous ion: a tetradentate tripodal nitrogen ligand enhances stability and J(1H199Hg)

The dimeric mercurous ion has been encapsulated by a pair of the tetradentate tripodal nitrogen ligands tris[(2-(6-methylpyridyl))methyl]amine (TLA). The complex [Hg₂(TLA)₂](ClO₄)₂ (1) was isolated directly from an acetonitrile solution of Hg(ClO₄)₂ 3H₂O and TLA. Complex 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group with a = 10.537(2) Å, b = 10.751(2) Å, c = 10.907(2) Å, = 75.20(3), = 73.73(3), = 75.73(3), and Z = 1. The cation is located an inversion center. The Hg–Hg and Hg–N_amine bond distances are 2.5469(8) and 2.297(6) Å, respectively, and the average Hg–N_pyridyl bond length is 2.75(7) Å. Complex 1 was stable indefinitely in acetonitrile-d ₃ solution, permitting detection of 13 and 22 Hz heteronuclear couplings between the Hg(I) ions and the methylene protons of the ligand. Comparisons with the structures and spectroscopic properties of related mercuric and mercurous complexes are made.     

Preparation,spectral studies and X-ray crystal structure of 1,3,5-triphenyl-1,5-pentanedione,C23H20O2

1,3,5-triphenyl-1,5-pentanedione, C₂₃H₂₀O₂, has been prepared and characterized by spectroscopic methods and single crystal X-ray analysis. Crystals are monoclinic, space groupP2₁/n, a=28.124(4),b=5.997(1),c=10.434(1)Å, -98.42(1)Å,Z=4. The structure has been refined to a finalR-value of 0.040 for 1625 reflections withF _o>3(F _o). The compound contains the two carbonyl groups in a mutuallycis arrangement.     

Crystal structures of two modifications oftrans-1,3-bis(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2,3-epoxy-1-propanone

trans-1,3-Bis(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2,3-epoxy-1-propanone exhibits dimorphism and crystallizes in a monoclinic form from ethanol and in a trigonal form from chloroform/hexane. The crystal structures of the two modifications were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction methods. The monoclinic form crystallizes in space groupP2_t/c with ,b=7.986(1),c=25.223(4) , =94.83(2)°,V=1747.9(6) andZ=4.R=0.052 for 1236 reflections [I>3(I)]. The trigonal form crystallizes in space group witha=36.048(6),c=8.313(5) ,V=9355(6) andZ=18 (hexagonal axes).R=0.101 for 1216 reflections [I>3(I)]. In the trigonal crystals there are channels in thec-direction with a diameter of approximately 10 . Possible explanations for the comparatively highR-value are discussed.     

Hydrogen bonding in labdane diterpenoids, labda-7,12(E),14-triene-17-oic acid and labda-12(Z),14,17-triene-18-oic acid

Two labdane diterpenoids, labda-7,12(E),14-triene-17-oic acid (1) and labda-12(Z),14,17-triene-18-oic acid (2), C₂₀H₃₀O₂, have been isolated from Croton oblongifolius. Both 1 and 2 crystallized in the monoclinic system, space group C2, with cell dimensions of a = 21.912(1) Å, b = 7.4002(4) Å, c = 11.5079(7) Å, = 101.999(1)^o and a = 21.308(2) Å, b = 11.9067(9) Å, c = 7.5606(6) Å, = 100.763(1)^o, respectively. Compound 1, a rare example of carboxylic group bound to a cyclohexene ring, forms an infinite intermolecular hydrogen-bonded polymer [O1 O2(–x + 1/2, y + 1/2, –z + 2) 2.697(2) Å], whereas molecules of compound 2 are linked to form an asymmetric hydrogen-bonded dimer [O1 O2(–x, y, –z) 2.657(3) Å].     

Synthesis and crystal structure of charge-transfer salt (BEDT-TTF) [Pt(mnt)2]

The synthesis and crystal structure of the title organic charge-transfer salt (BEDT-TTF)[Pt(mnt)₂] (BEDT-TTF = bis(ethylenedithio)tetrathiafulvalene; mnt = cis-3,4-dimercapto-2-butenedinitrile) is described. The salt crystallizes in the P1 space group with a = 6.728(2) Å, b = 7.371(2) Å, c = 13.596(4) Å, = 97.904(5)°, = 90.114(5)°, and =108.147(5)°. The stoichiometry between BEDT-TTF and [Pt(mnt)₂] is 1:1. The bond length of the central C=C bond in a BEDT-TTF ion is 1.398 (16) Å, indicating an oxidation state of +1 in BEDT-TTF ion. The structure consists of layers of BEDT-TTF and Pt(mnt)₂ along the c axis. Within each layer, both BEDT-TTF and Pt(mnt)₂ ions form segregated stacks. The stacking is not in a face-to-face manner, but instead, is through a side-by-side arrangement along the a axis, with closest SS contacts of 3.461(3) Å between neighboring BEDT-TTF ions. The structure is consistent with the semiconducting behavior found in the solid.     

Molecular structure ofrac-(4R*,4aS*,10aS*)-4-nitro-1,2,3,4,4a,9,10,10a-octahydrophenanthren-4a-ol,an unusual by-product of nitration of a crude 9,10-dihydrophenanthrene

A new nitro-octahydrophenanthrenol has been isolated by nitration of a crude 9,10-dihydrophenanthrene, which was identified by nmr and X-ray diffraction analysis. Crystallographic and molecular structure confirmed the compound as therac-(4R^*,4aS^*,10aS^*)-4-Nitro-1,2,3,4,4a,9,10,10a-octahydrophenanthren-4a-ol. The crystal was triclinic, ,a=10.549(3),b=8.530(3),c=7.131(1)Å, =107.07(3), =91.62(3), =96.27(4)°. Cyclohexane and cyclohexene rings aretrans-fused and have chair and half-chair conformations, respectively. The molecules are associated by hydrogen bridge between the hydroxyl oxygen and both nitro oxygens.     

Synthesis and structural characterization of five new coordination polymer chain structures using a new,Z-shaped ligand, 2,2′-bis-(4-pyridylethynyl)tolane

Using the new ligand, 2,2-bis-(4-pyridylethynyl)tolane we have synthesized five new coordination polymers: HgBr₂[2,2-bis-(4-pyridylethynyl)tolane] (1), HgI₂[2,2-bis-(4-pyridylethynyl)tolane] (2), Ni(acetylacetonate)₂[2,2-bis-(4-pyridylethynyl)tolane] (3), Zn(acetylacetonate)₂[2,2-bis-(4-pyridylethynyl)tolane] (4), and Cu(hexafluoro acetylacetonate)₂[2,2-bis-(4-pyridylethynyl)tolane]CHCl₃ (5). 2,2-Bis-(4-pyridyl ethynyl)tolane is a rigid ligand with a Z-shape that promotes the formation of zig-zag chains. Compounds 1– 5 were characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction; and compounds 1– 3 were additionally characterized by IR, elemental analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c with a = 29.761(3) Å, b = 5.0531(5) Å, c = 16.7823(15) Å, = 104.090(2), V = 2447.9(4) ų, Z = 4. Each mercury is bound to two tolane ligands and two bromine anions, resulting in a tetrahedral coordination environment. Compound 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2/c, with a = 20.3061(17) Å, b = 5.6303(5) Å, c = 24.5459(19) Å, = 110.338(2), V = 2631.4(4) ų, Z = 4. Here also, each mercury is bound to two tolane ligands and two iodine anions in a tetrahedral coordination environment. The ligand orientation differs in compounds 1 and 2 being trans oriented in 1 and cis oriented in 2. Compound 3 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 14.5947(14) Å, b = 6.3082(6) Å, c = 18.3939(18) Å, = 112.112(2), V = 1568.9(3) ų, Z = 2. Each nickel is bound to two tolane ligands and two bidentate AcAc anions, resulting in an octahedral coordination environment. Compound 4, which is isostructural with 3, also crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 14.6990(9) Å, b = 6.2724(4) Å, c = 18.6433(11) Å, = 112.8610(10), V = 1583.86(17) ų, Z = 2. Compound 5 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1 with a = 6.5487(4) Å, b = 11.6471(7) Å, c = 14.3225(9) Å, = 70.1360(10), = 89.3990(10), = 88.7680(10), V = 1027.18(11) ų, Z = 1. Each copper in 5 is bound to two tolane ligands and two bidentate hfAcAc anions, resulting in an octahedral coordination environment identical to that found in 3 and 4.     

X-ray structures of two methoxybenzo[b]thiophenes

The crystal and molecular structures of two methoxybenzo[b]thiophenes have been determined by three-dimensional, single-crystal X-ray diffractometry. Both 3-(4-hydroxy-3, 5-dimethoxybenzoyl)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-methoxybenzo[b]thiophene and 3-(2,6-dimethoxybenzoyl)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-methoxybenzo[b]thiophene (hereafter referred to asI andII, respectively) crystallize in the monoclinic centrosymmetric space groupP2₁/n (No. 14, C _2h ⁵ ) with four formula units-per cell witha=6.866(1),b=28.638(2),c=11.830(2) Å, and =105.52(1)° anda=9.328(1),b=7.977(1),c=29.650(4) Å, and =97.87(1)°, respectively. The phase problems were solved by direct methods and the respective final full-matrix least-squares refinements converged toR=0.046 and 0.031. The structures differ in the positioning of the dimethoxy groups of the benzoyl ligands and the addition of a hydroxyl group inI. The molecules in the crystal lattice are held together by van der Waals forces plus the addition of hydrogen bonding in compoundI. Selected bond distances and angles and torsion angles are tabularized.     

Molecular structure of isopropyl 1-phenyl-4-phenylhydrazono-5-oxo-3-pyrazolecarboxylate

The new azopyrazolone dye has been synthesized and its crystal structure has been investigated. Crystals of C₁₉H₁₈N₄O₃ are triclinic: ,a=7.484(1),b=10.646 (1),c=11.897(1) Å, =82.28(1), =72.86(1), =86.83(1)°,Z=2. The structure has been solved by direct methods and refined by full-matrix least-squares techniques toR=0.050 for 2622 unique reflections. The tautomeric form of the molecules has been determined as a hydrazo form. Delocalization of the C5=O3 and C4=N3 -electrons and delocalization of the lone-pair electrons of N1, N3, and N4 atoms has been observed. The intramolecular N–H...O hydrogen bond forms the six-membered ring C₂N₂H...O condensed with the pyrazolone ring. The molecules are connected by intramolecular C–H...O hydrogen bonds.     

Crystal structures of five policyclic compounds related to the natural product forskolin

(3(Z),4,6a,9a,9b)-(±)-3a,4,6a,7,8,9,9a,9b-octahydro-4,7,7, 9b-tetramethyl-3a-[3-(methoxymethyloxy)-3-methyl-1-butenyl]-5H-naphto[1,8-de]-1,3-dioxin-6-one (I), C₂₂H₃₆O₅,M _r=378.51, monoclinic,P2₁/n,a=6.330(1),b=14.576(2),c=22.837(2)Å,=93.04(1)°,V=2104.1(2)ų,Z=4,D _c=1.19 Mg/m³, (MoK)=0.71069Å,=0.8 cm^–1,F(000)=832,T=298 K,R=0.054 for 1971 observed reflections; (7a,10a,10b,12)-(±)-7a,9, 10,10a,10b,11,12,12a-octahydro-2,2,10,10,10b,12a-hexamethyl-2H,8H-1-benzopyrano[4a,5,6,-de][1,3,2]-benzodioxin-11-one (II), C₂₀H₂₉O₄,M _r=334.5, triclinic,P-1,a=10.595(2),b=12.152(1),c=8.073(1)Å,=106.53(1),=105.65(1), =66.29(1)°,V=897.9(2)ų,Z=2,D _c=1.24 Mg/m³, (MoK)=0.71069Å,=0.8 cm^–1,F(000)=362,T=298 K,R=0.046 for 2848 observed reflections; (7a,10a,10b,12, 12a)-(±)-7a,9,10,10a,10b,11,12,12a-octahydro-2,2,10,10,10b,12a-hexamethyl-2H,8H-1-benzopyrano[4a,5,6-de][1,3,2]-benzodioxin-11, 12-diol (III), C₂₀H₃₂O₅ (two molecules in the asymmetric unit),M _r=352.2, triclinic,P-1,a=12.948(3),b=13.615(3),c=12.197(4)Å,=101.16(2),=111.88(2), =69.48(2)°,V=1863.8(9)ų,Z=2,D _C=1.26 Mg/m³,(MoK)=0.71069 Å,=0.8 cm^–1,F(000)=768,T=298 K,R=0.060 for 4570 observed reflections; 4-acetoxy-4-[[(4a,5,8a)-(±)-hexahydro-4a,6,6-trimethyl-4H-1,3-benzodioxin-4-one]-5-yl]butan-2-one (IV), C₁₇H₂₆O₆,M _r=326.4, monoclinic,P2₁/c,a=10.495(2),b=12.050(2),c=14.216(2)Å,=108.51(1)°,V=1704.8(5)ų,Z=4,D _c=1.27 Mg/m³,(MoK)=0.71069 Å,=0.9 cm^–1,F(000)=704,T=298 K,R=0.049 for2455 observed reflections; (3a,4,5,6,6a,9a,9b)-(±)-4,5-epoxy-decahydro-3, 3a-dihydroxy-2-ethoxy-4,7,7,9b-tetramethyl-naphto-[1,8-bc]-pyran-6-ol-acetate (V), C₂₀H₃₂O₇,M _r=383.5, monoclinic,C2/c,a=10.353(2),b=17.975(3),c=21.188(3)Å,=91.29(1)°,V=3942(1)ų,Z=8,D _c=1.29 Mg/m³,(MoK)=0.71069 Å,=0.8 cm^–1,F(000)=1664,T=298 K,R=0.051 for 2120 observed reflections. We report here the complete structures of four decalin derivatives (compoundsI, II, III, V) and one related compound (compoundIV) synthetized in order to find an efficient synthetic approach for the natural productforskolin.     

Single-crystal structure determination of a new polymorph (ε-Alq<Subscript>3</Subscript>) of the electroluminescence OLED (organic light-emitting diode) material,tris(8-hydroxyquinoline)aluminum (Alq<Subscript>3</Subscript>)

Tris(8-hydroxyquinoline) aluminum, Alq₃, is the most widely used electroluminescent material in organic light-emitting diode (OLED), chemistry. Single-crystal structure determination of a new polymorph of Alq₃, designated as -Alq₃, is described. There are three molecules of Alq₃ in the asymmetric unit. This octahedrally coordinated complex crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1, lattice parameters a = 13.5190(5) Å, b = 15.8550(6)~Å, c = 18.7110(8) Å, = 95.4940(19), = 109.774(2), = 114.6270(16), Volume = 3296.8(2) ų, Z = 6, Z = 3.     

Hydrogen bonding in 2-hydroxy((di)thio)benzoates. I. X-ray structures of 2,6-dimethylpiperidinium salts

X-ray structural data are reported for 2,6-dimethyl-piperidinium-2-hydroxybenzoate (C₁₄H₂₁NO₃, orthorhombic,P2₁2₁,2₁, (19);a=7.983(1)Å,b=12.680(2)Å,c=13.838(2)Å;Z=4;R=0.042) and for two polymorphs of 2,6-dimethylpiperidinium-2-hydroxythiobenzoate (C₁₄H₂₁NO₂S), an-form (monoclinic,P2₁/n (14);a=8.005(4)Å,b=22.150(2)Å,c=8.672(4)Å,=101.91(6)°;Z=4;R=0.059) with an intramolecular O-HS hydrogen bond, and a-form (orthorhombic,P2₁2₁2₁ (19);a=8.188(1)Å,b=14.781(2)Å,c=24.163(4)Å;Z=8;R=0.15) with an intramolecular O-HO hydrogen bond. The intra-and intermolecular hydrogen bond patterns are discussed, including the literature data of 2,6-dimethylpiperidinium-2-hydroxydithiobenzoate.     

Crystal structure and spectroscopy of a new dmg2−-bridged dinuclear cobalt(III) compound

A new dinuclear complex of formula [Co₂(dien)₂(dmg)₂](ClO₄)₂4.5H₂O (dien = diethlyenetriamine, dmg^2– = dianion of dimethylglyoxime) has been synthesized and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group c2/c, with a = 20.868(7) Å, b = 11.408(4) Å, c = 15.816(4) Å, = 116.97(2), V = 3355.8(17) ų, Z = 4, F(000) = 1732. The structure consists of a dmg^2–-bridged Co(III) dimer. The coordination environments of two Co(III) ions are identical. Each cobalt(III) ion is coordinated by five nitrogen of one dien molecule and one dmg^2– ligand, and the coordination sphere is completed by an oxygen atom of the bridging dmg^2–. The compound is characterized by means of room temperature magnetic susceptibility measurement and infrared spectroscopy.     

Structures of Z-(nitrostilbene)chromium tricarbonyl complexes: The effect of metal coordination on the nonplanarity of the stilbene system

The structures of the nitrostilbene complexes Z-(4-R–C₆H₄–CH=CH–C₆H₄-4-NO₂)Cr(CO)₃ (R=Me₂N,1; H,2; F₃C,3), are reported. The copounds were prepared as part of a study of the synthesis of organometallic complexes with potential nonlinear optics applications. For Z-(4-Me₂N–C₆H₄–CH=CH–C₆H₄-4-NO₂)Cr(CO)₃,1, triclinic, ,a=7.214 (3) Å,b=7.340 (3) Å,c=17.238 (9)Å, =88.23 (5)°, =88.76 (4)°, =87.66 (3) °,Z=2. For Z-(C₆H₅–CH=CH–C₆H₄-4-NO₂)Cr(CO)₃,2, monoclinic, P2₁/C,a=12.255 (3) Å,b=9.415 (1) Å,c=13.579 (4) Å, =105.60 (2)°,Z=4. For Z-(4-F₃C–C₆H₄–CH=CH–C₆H₄-4-NO₂)Cr(CO)₃,3, triclinic, ,a=7.094 (2) Å,b=8.057 (5) Å,c=17.295 (9) Å, =87.95 (5)° =85.94 (4)°, =64.24 (5)°,Z=2. The structural data show that the Z isomers exhibit bond lengths and angles similar to those observed in the E isomers, but the stilbene fragment is considerably more nonplanar. As a consequence, these molecules are unlikely to behave as NLO materials.     

Novel manganese(III) oxidation chemistry: X-ray crystal structures of (1α,2α,4β)-1,2-diacetoxy-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene (compound A) and (1α,2α,4β)-1,2-diacetoxy-4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-8-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene (compound B)

CompoundA is (1,2,4)-1,2-diacetoxy-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-methoxy-l,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene, C₂₂H₂₄O₆,M _r=384.43, monoclinic, P2₁/n, witha=11.074(3),b=10.353(4),c=17.616(4)Å,=94.96(2)°,V=2012.1ų,D _calc=1.27 g cm^–3 and=0.55 cm^–1 forZ=4. Least-squares refinement of 1371 observed [F ₀5 (F ⁰)] reflections led to the final agreement index ofR=0.052. A twofold disorder was observed for the 1-acetoxy group whereas the 2-acetoxy group was ordered. CompoundB, (1,2,4)-1,2-diacetoxy-4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-8-methoxy-l,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene, C₂₂H₂₄O₆,M _r=384.43, crystallizes in the monoclinic space group, P2₁/c, witha=16.209(2),b=10.076(1),c=13.357(4)Å,=111.41(2)°,V=2030.9ų,D _calc=1.26 g cm^–3 and=0.54 cm^–1 forZ=4. A final agreement index ofR=0.045 was realized by least-squares refinement of 1486 observed [F _o5 (F _o)] reflections. Intermolecular interactions in the cell lattices of compoundsA andB are noted. The title compoundsA andB were prepared by manganese(III) acetate oxidative dimerization of two molecules of 4-methoxystyrene and 2-methoxystyrene, respectively.     

Crystal structure, vibrational spectra and thermal decomposition of a new tetrazinc(II) dipyrophosphate decahydrate, Zn4(P2O7)2 < eqid1 > ?10H2O

A new zinc(II) pyrophosphate, Zn₄(P₂O₇)₂ < eqid1 > 10H₂O, has been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction [orthorhombic space group Pnma, with unit cell parameters of a = 9.1508(2) A, b = 25.5271(5) Å, c = 8.3574(2) Å, Z = 4]. All the pyrophosphate anions show nonlinear P–O–P bonds with an average angle of 126.5. The framework of this new pyrophosphate is made up of packed layers of ZnO₆ octahedra connected by double-tetrahedra P₂O₇ groups and a layer of Zn(H₂O)₆ units. The [P₂O₇]^4– anions adopt a bent, near-staggered conformation. The absence of coincidences for the majority of the IR and Raman bands is in accord with the centrosymmetric structure of the material. The vibrational spectra have been interpreted in part on the basis of factor group effects. The structural changes occurring during heating have been investigated by TG-DSC, powder X-ray diffraction, and IR and Raman spectroscopy. When Zn₄(P₂O₇)₂ 10H₂O is gradually heated, it decomposes and -Zn₂P₂O₇ is formed at 481C. On further heating, -Zn₂P₂O₇ is transformed into -Zn₂P₂O₇ at 750C. The conversion between the and -Zn2P2O7 forms is irreversible and, on cooling -Zn2P2O7 to room temperature, it reverts back to -Zn2P2O7. The crystal structure of the new zinc(II) pyrophosphate material is compared with the known structures of the related anhydrous products -, -, and -Zn2P2O7.     

N-Arylmaleimide derivatives

Nine phenyl substituted N-phenylmaleimide monomers for photopolymerization studies have been characterized by x-ray crystallography. Structures for N-(2-t-butylphenyl)maleimide (1), P2₁/n, a = 10.197(3) Å, b = 11.904(4) Å, c = 10.496(5) Å, = 100.61(3)° N-(2-trifluoromethylphenyl)maleimide (2), P2₁/c, a = 11.763(8) Å, b = 10.699(9) Å, c = 8.284(5) Å, = 90.02(5)° N-(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)maleimide hemibenzene solvate (3), Pc, a = 16.747(6) Å, b = 8.552(3) Å, c = 12.899(4) Å, = 105.08(3)° N-(2,6-diisopropylphenyl) maleimide (unsolvated) (4), C2/c, a = 28.146(10) Å, b = 8.434(4) Å, c = 12.881(4) Å, = 92.20(4)° N-(2-bromo-3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl) maleimide (5), P2₁/n, a = 8.7115(16) Å, b = 16.125(3) Å, c = 9.6707(19) Å, = 99.757(15)° N-(2-phenylphenyl)maleimide (6), P2₁/n, a = 8.519(4) Å, b = 13.742(5) Å, c = 11.147(4) Å, = 92.25(3)° N-(4-methoxyphenyl)maleimide (7), P2₁/n, a = 9.320(3) Å, b = 6.621(2) Å, c = 16.059(6) Å, = 99.58(3)° N-(2-trifluoromethylphenyl)-2-methylmaleimide (8), Fdd2, a = 43.362(12) Å, b = 8.202(2) Å, c = 12.720(4) Å and N-(2-trifluoromethylphenyl)-2-methanosuccinimide (9), Cc, a = 7.708(2) Å, b = 22.191(9) Å, c = 7.137(2) Å, = 115.76(2)° are described. Molecules with bulky 2-substituents show larger rotations between the mean phenyl and maleimide ring planes, and varying degrees of distortion to the imide group.     

Identification of a new family of diphosphate compounds, AI2BII3(P2O7)2: Structures of Ag2Co3(P2O7)2, Ag2Mn3(P2O7)2, and Na2Cd3(P2O7)2

Syntheses and single-crystal X-ray structural results are reported for three new mixed diphosphates of the family A^I ₂B^II ₃(P₂O₇)₂; Ag₂Co₃(P₂O₇)₂ (I), Ag₂Mn₃(P₂O₇)₂ (II), and Na₂Cd₃(P₂O₇)₂ (III). All crystallize in the triclinic system, space group P1 bar: (I) a = 5.351(4), b = 6.375(4), c = 16.532(4) Å, = 80.83(6) = 81.45(4), = 72.87(5)°, V = 528.9(6) ų, Z = 2, D _calc = 4.649 mg/m³, R/Rw = 0.0428/0.0548 for 3949 obs. reflns; (II) a = 5.432(7), b = 6.619(6), c = 16.51(3) Å, = 80.78(8) = 82.43(9), = 72.82(7)°, V = 557.7(13) ų, Z = 2, D _calc = 4.338 mg/m³, R/Rw = 0.0679/0.1303 for 2100 obs. reflns and (III) a = 5.67(3), b = 7.08(4), c = 7.90(4) Å, = 77.0(2), = 82.5(2), = 67.8(2)°, V = 286(3) ų, Z = 2, D _calc = 4.249 mg/m³, R/Rw = 0.0307/0.0342 for 1945 obs. reflns. (I) and (II) are isostructural but (III) is of a different type. All three structures are characterized by layers of P₂O₇ groups alternating with layers of mixed metal atoms. Differences are seen in the conglomerate bonding patterns of B atoms and in the irregular geometry of Ag in (I) and (II) compared to the octahedral bonding seen for Na in (III). The differences in structure may be understood in terms of the ratios of the ionic radii of A and B atoms.