Cu3SbS3: Zur Kristallstruktur und Polymorphie

Cu₃SbS₃: Crystal Structure and Polymorphism The hitherto unknown crystal structure of β-Cu₃SbS₃ at room temperature could be determined from a twinned crystal. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c (No. 14), with a = 7.808(1), b = 10.233(2) and c = 13.268(2) Å, β = 90.31(1)°, V = 1 060.1(2) ų, Z = 8. An Extended-Hückel-Calculation shows weak bonding interactions between copper atoms which are coordinated trigonal planar. At ?9°C a first order phase transition occurs and the crystals disintegrate. The low-temperature modification (γ) crystallizes in the orthorhombic system with a = 7.884(2), b = 10.219(2) and c = 6.623(2) Å, V = 533.6(2) ų (?100°C). At 121°C a phase transition of higher order is observed. The high-temperature polymorph (α) of Cu₃SbS₃ is orthorhombic again. From high-temperature precession photographs the space groups Pnma (No. 62) or Pna2₁ (No. 33) can be derived. The lattice constants at 200°C are a = 7.828(3), b = 10.276(4) and c = 6.604(3) Å, V = 531.2(2) ų.     

Complexation of the 2, 4, 6‐Triallyloxy‐1, 3, 5‐triazine with Copper(I,II) Chlorides. Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [CuCl2·2C3N3(OC3H5)3], [Cu7Cl8·2C3N3(OC3H5)3], and [Cu8Cl8·2C3N3(OC3H5)3]·2C2H5OH

Interaction of copper(II) chloride with 2, 4, 6‐triallyloxy‐1, 3, 5‐triazine leads to formation of copper(II) complex [CuCl₂·2C₃N₃(OC₃H₅)₃] ( I ). Electrochemical reduction of I produces the mixed‐valence Cu^{I, II} π, σ‐complex of [Cu₇Cl₈·2C₃N₃(OC₃H₅)₃] ( II ). Final reduction produces [Cu₈Cl₈·2C₃N₃(OC₃H₅)₃]·2C₂H₅OH copper(I) π‐complex ( III ). Low‐temperature X‐ray structure investigation of all three compounds has been performed: I : space group P1¯, a = 8.9565(6), b = 9.0114(6), c = 9.7291(7) Å, α = 64.873(7), β = 80.661(6), γ = 89.131(6)°, V = 700.2(2) ų, Z = 1, R = 0.0302 for 2893 reflections. II : space group P1¯, a = 11.698(2), b = 11.162(1), c = 8.106(1) Å, α = 93.635(9), β = 84.24(1), γ = 89.395(8)°, V = 962.0(5) ų, Z = 1, R = 0.0465 for 6111 reflections. III : space group P1¯, a = 8.7853(9), b = 10.3602(9), c = 12.851(1) Å, α = 99.351(8), β = 105.516(9), γ = 89.395(8), V = 1111.4(4) ų, Z = 1, R = 0.0454 for 4470 reflections. Structure of I contains isolated [CuCl₂·2C₃N₃(OC₃H₅)₃] units. The isolated fragment of I fulfils in the structure of II bridging function connecting two hexagonal prismatic‐like cores Cu₆Cl₆, whereas isolated Cu₆Cl₆(CuCl)₂ prismatic derivative appears in III . Coordination behaviour of the 2, 4, 6‐triallyloxy‐1, 3, 5‐triazine moiety is different in all the compounds. In I ligand moiety binds to the only copper(II) atom through the nitrogen atom of the triazine ring. In II ligand is coordinated to the Cu^II‐atom through the N atom and to two Cu^I ones through the two allylic groups. In III all allylic groups and nitrogen atom are coordinated by four metal centers. The presence of three allyl arms promotes an acting in II and III structures the bridging function of the ligand moiety. On the other hand, space separation of allyl groups enables a formation of large complicated inorganic clusters.     

π‐Complexes of Copper(I) with Terminal Alkynes. Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [(HC≡CCH2NH3)(Cu2Br3)] π‐Complex

Crystals of the zwitterionic copper(I) π‐complex [(HC≡CCH₂NH₃)Cu₂Br₃] have been synthesized by interaction of CuBr with [HC≡CCH₂NH₃]Br in aqueous solution (pH < 1) and X‐ray studied. The crystals are monoclinic: space group P2₁/n, a = 6.722(4), b = 12.818(8), c = 9.907(3) Å, β = 100.25(4)°, V = 840.0(8) ų, Z = 4, R = 0.0592 for 3015 reflections. The crystal structure of the π‐complex contains isolated [(HC≡CCH₂NH₃)⁺(Cu₂Br₃)^?]₂ units which are incorporated into a framework by strong hydrogen N–H···Br and C≡C–H···Br bonds. The length of π‐coordinated propargylammonium C≡C bond is equal 1.216(8) Å and Cu(I)–(C≡C) distance equals 1.958(5) Å.     

Konformation und Vernetzung von (CuCN)6‐Ringen in polymeren Cyanocupraten(I) [Cu2(CN)3—] (n = 2, 3)

Conformation and Cross Linking of (CuCN)₆‐Rings in Polymeric Cyanocuprates(I) equation/tex2gif-stack-8.gif [Cu₂(CN)₃^—] (n = 2, 3) The alkaline‐tricyano‐dicuprates(I) Rbequation/tex2gif-stack-9.gif[Cu₂(CN)₃] · H₂O ( 1 ) and Csequation/tex2gif-stack-10.gif[Cu₂(CN)₃] · H₂O ( 2 ) were synthesized by hydrothermal reaction of CuCN and RbCN or CsCN. The dialkylammonium‐tricyano‐dicuprates(I) [NH₂(Me)₂]equation/tex2gif-stack-11.gif[Cu₂(CN)₃] ( 3 ), [NH₂(iPr)₂]equation/tex2gif-stack-12.gif[Cu₂(CN)₃] ( 4 ), [NH₂(Pr)₂]equation/tex2gif-stack-13.gif[Cu₂(CN)₃] ( 5 ) and [NH₂(secBu)₂]equation/tex2gif-stack-14.gif[Cu₂(CN)₃] ( 6 ) were obtained by the reaction of dimethylamine, diisopropylamine, dipropylamine or di‐sec‐butylamine with CuCN and NaCN in the presence of formic acid. The crystal structures of these compounds are built up by (CuCN)₆‐rings with varying conformations, which are connected to layers ( 1 ) or three‐dimensional zeolite type cyanocuprate(I) frameworks, depending on the size and shape of the cations ( 2 to 6 ). Crystal structure data: 1 , monoclinic, P2₁/c, a = 12.021(3)Å, b = 8.396(2)Å, c = 7.483(2)Å, β = 95.853(5)°, V = 751.4(3)ų, Z = 4, d_c = 2.728 gcm^—1, R₁ = 0.036; 2 , orthorhombic, Pbca, a = 8.760(2)Å, b = 6.781(2)Å, c = 27.113(5)Å, V = 1610.5(5)ų, Z = 8, d_c = 2.937 gcm^—1, R₁ = 0.028; 3 , orthorhombic, Pna2₁, a = 13.504(3)Å, b = 7.445(2)Å, c = 8.206(2)Å, V = 825.0(3)ų, Z = 4, d_c = 2.023 gcm^—1, R₁ = 0.022; 4 , orthorhombic, Pbca, a = 12.848(6)Å, b = 13.370(7)Å, c = 13.967(7)Å, V = 2399(2)ų, Z = 8, d_c = 1.702 gcm^—1, R₁ = 0.022; 5 , monoclinic, P2₁/n, a = 8.079(3)Å, b = 14.550(5)Å, c = 11.012(4)Å, β = 99.282(8)°, V = 1277.6(8)ų, Z = 4, d_c = 1.598 gcm^—1, R₁ = 0.039; 6 , monoclinic, P2₁/c, a = 16.215(4)Å, b = 13.977(4)Å, c = 14.176(4)Å, β = 114.555(5)°, V = 2922(2)ų, Z = 8, d_c = 1.525 gcm^—1, R₁ = 0.070.     

Unique Isle Anion [Cu6Cl10]4- in π-Complex of Cu(I) Chloride with 1-(2-Pyridyl)-4-allyl-piperazinium. Synthesis and crystal structure of [(C5H4NH)NC4H8NH(C3H5]2+[Cu3Cl5]2-

Single crystals of [(C₅H₄NH)NC₄H₈NH(C₃H₅)]²⁺[Cu₃Cl₅]^2? are obtained by ac synthesis in ethanol from 1-(2-pyridyl)-4-allyl-piperazinium and Cu(II) dichlorides and their structure is studied by X-ray diffraction analysis (space group P-1, a = 7.246(7) Å, b = 8.54(1) Å, c = 16.41(1) Å, α = 70.76(8)°, β = 77.24(8)°, λ = 80.42(9)°, V = 30(4) ų, Z = 2, R(F) = 0.0686. In the structure of this π-complex, the Cu and Cl atoms form unusual centrosymmetrical Cu₆Cl₁₀ fragments, each fragment being bonded to two 1-(2-pyridyl)-4-allyl-piper-azinium cations via π-interaction Cu-(C=C). A three-dimensional structure is formed by means of N-H…Cl hydrogen bonds. The trigonal-pyramidal surrounding of the Cu(1) atom includes three Cl atoms and the C=C bond, while the tetrahedral surrounding of Cu(2) and the trigonal surrounding of Cu(3) involve the Cl atoms only.     

Studies on solid state reactions of coordination compounds. XLVII. Solid state syntheses and crystal structures of cluster compounds {Cu3MoS3I} (PPh3)3S and {Cu3WS3Br} (PPh3)3S

Reactions of [NH⁴]₂[MS₄](M = Mo,W), CuX(X = Br, I) and PPh₃ in the solid state produced four mixed-metal sulfur containing clusters {Cu₃MS₃X}(PPh₃)₃S(M = Mo, W; X = Br, I), two of which (1: M = Mo, X = I; 2: M = W, X = Br) were structurally determined. Crystals of 1 and 2 are triclinic, space group P1 (1: a = 11.895(3), b = 13.107(1), c = 20.473(2)Å, α = 74.95(6), β = 84.87(8), γ = 64.27(7)°, Z=2, V=2776.1 ų, R_w = 0.064 for 6443 observed reflections. 2: a = 11.876 (1), b = 13.065 (2), c = 20.325(2)Å, α = 74.95(1), β= 85.39(1), γ = 64.09(1)°, Z = 2, V = 2737.3ų, R_w = 0.055 for ·5303 observed reflections). The results of the structure determination showed that the central units of the two cubane-like cluster compounds are composed of four metal atoms and four non-metal atoms situated at alternate corners. The differences of cubane-like cluster compounds obtained from solid state reactions and from solution reactions are discussed.     

A new diaza‐18‐crown‐6 ligand containing two quinolin‐8‐ylmethyl side arms: Crystal structures and characterization of the ligand,the protonated ligand and its mononuclear barium(II) and dinuclear copper(II) complexes

A new 7,16‐bis(quinolin‐8‐ylmethyl)‐1,4,10,13‐tetraoxa‐7,16‐diazacyclooctadecane ligand, L, has been prepared and its crystal structure reported. In addition, the structure of the protonated ligand H₂L has been determined. H₂L is of interest because of interatomic interactions between the ligand and perchlorate ions. The mononuclear Ba(II) (Ba L ), and dinuclear Cu(II) (Cu₂L) complexes of L have been prepared and their crystal structures determined. Stability constants and other thermodynamic data valid in methanol at 23 or 25° for these and several other complexes of L have been obtained. Among the metal ions studied, L forms the most stable complex with Ba²⁺. In addition, L selectively binds Cu²⁺ over Ni²⁺ by about 3 orders of magnitude. Some of the complexes have been studied using nmr and uv‐vis spectroscopic techniques. Crystal data are given for L, space group, P2₁c, a = 8.8325(14) Å, b = 13.808(3) Å, c = 13.310(3) Å; β = 94.72(2)° Z=2, R = 0.0727; for H₂ L , space group, P2₁/c, a = 14.685(3) Å, b = 15.035(6) Å, c = 17.369(4) Å, β = 90.366(12)°, Z = 4, R = 0.0781; for Ba L , space group, Pbcn, a = 17.314(3) Å, b = 9.539(2) Å, c = 22.081(3) Å, Z = 4, R = 0.0354; and for Cu₂ L , space group, Cc, a = 19.762(2) Å, b = 14.413(2) Å, c = 14.935(2) Å, β = 98.753(12)°, Z = 4, R = 0.0564. Cu²⁺ forms a hydroxo‐bridged dinuclear complex with L while Ba²⁺ forms a mononuclear complex with L in which its two side arms are not involved in complexation.     

[1‐Allylpyridinium][Cu2Cl3]: Synthesis,X‐ray Structure and the Regularity of Crystal Architecture of 1‐Allyl/(amino)‐pyridinium Copper(I) Chloride π‐Complexes

By alternating‐current electrochemical technique crystals of copper(I) π‐complex with 1‐allylpyridinium chloride of [C₅H₅N(C₃H₅)][Cu₂Cl₃] ( 1 ) composition have been obtained and structurally investigated. Compound 1 crystallizes in monoclinic system, space group C2/c a = 24.035(1) Å, b = 11.4870(9) Å, c = 7.8170(5) Å, β = 95.010(5)°, V = 2150.0(2) ų (at 100 K), Z = 8, R = 0.028, for 4836 independent reflections. In the structure 1 trigonal‐pyramidal environment of π‐coordinated copper(I) atom is formed by a lengthened to 1.376(2) Å C=C bond of allyl group and by three chlorine atoms. Other two copper atoms are tetrahedrally surrounded by chlorine atoms only. The coordination polyhedra are combined into an original infinite (Cu₄Cl₆^2—)_n fragment. Structural comparison of 1 and the recently studied copper(I) chloride π‐complexes with 3‐amino‐, 2‐amino‐, 4‐amino‐1‐allylpyridinium chlorides of respective [LCu₂Cl₃] ( 2 ), [L₂Cu₂Cl₄] ( 3 ), and [LCuCl₂] ( 4 ) compositions allowed us to reveal the trend of the inorganic fragment complication which depends on pKa (base) value of the corresponding initial heterocycle.     

Two Novel CuII Phenanthroline Adipato Complexes with π‐π Stacking Interactions: [Cu(phen)2(C6H8O4)] · 4.5 H2O and [(Cu2(phen)2Cl2)(C6H8O4)] · 4 H2O

The blue copper complex compounds [Cu(phen)₂(C₆H₈O₄)] · 4.5 H₂O ( 1 ) and [(Cu₂(phen)₂Cl₂)(C₆H₈O₄)] · 4 H₂O ( 2 ) were synthesized from CuCl₂, 1,10‐phenanthroline (phen) and adipic acid in CH₃OH/H₂O solutions. [Cu(phen)₂‐ (C₆H₈O₄)] complexes and hydrogen bonded H₂O molecules form the crystal structure of ( 1 ) (P1 (no. 2), a = 10.086(2) Å, b = 11.470(2) Å, c = 16.523(3) Å, α = 99.80(1)°, β = 115.13(1)°, γ = 115.13(1)°, V = 1617.5(5) ų, Z = 2). The Cu atoms are square‐pyramidally coordinated by four N atoms of the phen ligands and one O atom of the adipate anion (d(Cu–O) = 1.989 Å, d(Cu–N) = 2.032–2.040 Å, axial d(Cu–N) = 2.235 Å). π‐π stacking interactions between phen ligands are responsible for the formation of supramolecular assemblies of [Cu(phen)₂(C₆H₈O₄)] complex molecules into 1 D chains along [111]. The crystal structure of ( 2 ) shows polymeric [(Cu₂(phen)₂Cl₂)(C₆H₈O₄)_2/2] chains (P1 (no. 2), a = 7.013(1) Å, b = 10.376(1) Å, c = 11.372(3) Å, α = 73.64(1)°, β = 78.15(2)°, γ = 81.44(1)°, V = 773.5(2) ų, Z = 1). The Cu atoms are fivefold coordinated by two Cl atoms, two N atoms of phen ligands and one O atom of the adipate anion, forming [CuCl₂N₂O] square pyramids with an axial Cl atom (d(Cu–O) = 1.958 Å, d(Cu–N) = 2.017–2.033 Å, d(Cu–Cl) = 2.281 Å; axial d(Cu–Cl) = 2.724 Å). Two square pyramids are condensed via the common Cl–Cl edge to centrosymmetric [Cu₂Cl₂N₄O₂] dimers, which are connected via the adipate anions to form the [(Cu₂(phen)₂Cl₂)(C₆H₈O₄)_2/2] chains. The supramolecular 3 D network results from π‐π stacking interactions between the chains. H₂O molecules are located in tunnels.     

Struktur‐Eigenschafts‐Beziehung von Cu5Pb6O3Cl11, einer gut Kupferionen leitenden Verbindung

Structure‐Behaviour‐Relation of Cu₅Pb₆O₃Cl₁₁, a Good Solid State Ionic Conductor for Cu⁺‐Ions A new compound within the group of coin metal lead(II) oxide halides is found and characterized by X‐ray single crystal structure determination in a temperature range from 120 K to 400 K. Cu₅Pb₆O₃Cl₁₁ shows a new crystal type structure with a = 21.098(4) Å, b = 10.233(2) Å, c = 12.224(2) Å, β = 124.08(3)°, Z = 4 and space group C 2/c (No. 15) at 120 K. There are found isolated oxidic chains built of OPb₄ tetrahedra beside columnar areas consisting of CuCl. In this halidic partial structure are a lot of empty and partially occupied Cl₄‐tetrahedra. This structural characteristic seems to be source of a very good conductivity of copper ions, like in microscopic and nanoscaled composites of Al₂O₃ and AgI.     

A three-dimensional network structure built from selenodiphosphate(IV) and copper selenide tetrahedral building blocks: K3Cu3P3Se9

The reaction of red phosphorus, potassium polyselenide, and copper metal at moderate temperatures yields K₃Cu₃P₃Se₉. The structure was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction (P2₁/c, a = 8.741(2) Å, b = 10.774(2) Å, c = 20.033(3) Å, β = 92.96(2)°). The structure consists of [P₂Se₆]^4?-anions that link [CuSe₄] tetrahedra in an open, three-dimensional, framework structure. A Valence Electron Concentration treatment of this structure reveals six different primary tetrahedral building blocks.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von KMgCu4V3O13

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of KMgCu₄V₃O₁₃ . Single crystals of KMgCu₄V₃O₁₃ were prepared by supercooled melts. It crystallizes with monoclinic symmetry space group C–P2₁/m (Nr. 11), unit cell dimensions: a = 10.7144 Å, b = 6.0282 Å, c = 8.3365 Å, β = 98.075°, Z = 2. The crystal structure is closely related to the BaMg₂Cu₈O₆O₂₆ type. Cu²⁺ occurs in an unusual trigonal bipyramidal coordination.     

Synthesis of a new salt containing polyoxometallate anion and M?Cu?S cluster cation [MS4Cu4(γ-MePy)8][M6O19] (M = Mo,W). Crystal structure of [WS4Cu4(γ-MePy)8] [W6O19]

Reactions of (NH₄)₂MS₄, AgBr and CuBr in γ-methylpyridine produced one new compound, [MS₄Cu₄(γ-MePy)8][M₆O₁₉] (1, M = W; 2 , M = Mo), of which 1 was characterized by single crystal X-ray analysis. The crystal data: orthorhombic, Pbcn, a = 15.434(4), b = 16.732(2), c = 28.657(7) Å, V = 7400.8(8) ų, Z = 4 , R = 0.072 for 3121 independent data. The compound is the first example which contains both polyoxotungstate anion and heteropolynuclear cluster cation. In the structure of the cation four edges of the tetrahedral WS^2?₄ core are coordinated by four copper atoms, giving a WS₄Cu₄ aggregate of approximate D_2h symmetry. The differences between the reaction of Cu⁺ with MS^2?₄ and that of Ag+ with MS^2?₄ in pyridine and its derivatives are discussed.     

Neue Oxocuprate (I). Über Cs3Cu5O4, Rb2KCu5O4, RbK2Cu5O4 und K3Cu5O4

New Oxocuprates(I). On Cs₃Cu₅O₄, Rb₂KCu₅O₄, RbK₂Cu₅O₄ and K₃Cu₅O₄ Cs₃Cu₅O₄ light yellow, powder as well as single crystals [a = 10.313(9), b = 7.630(1), c = 14.750(4) Å, β = 106.48(6)°], Rb₂KCu₅O₄ [a = 9.724(2), b = 7.443(0), c = 14.246(2) Å, β = 106.78(8)°], RbK₂Cu₅O₄ [a = 9.561(1), b = 7.411(0), c = 14.111(1) Å, β = 106.76(7)°] and K₃Cu₅O₄ [a = 9.422(1), b = 7.364(1), c = 13.995(2) Å, β = 107.00(2)°] are new prepared. The colour of the powders becomes lighter according to the sequence showed above. K₃Cu₅O₄ shows pale yellow. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, is calculated and discussed.     

2‐Imino‐3‐allyl‐benzothiazole as a π‐Ligand: Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [(CuCl)C10H10SN2], [C10H11SN2+]2[Cu2Cl4]2−, and [C10H11SN2+]2[Cu2Br4]2− π‐Compounds

The reaction of 2‐amino‐benzothiazole with allyl bromide resulted in a mixture of 2‐imino‐3‐allyl‐benzothiazole and 2‐imino‐3‐allyl‐benzothiazolium bromide.Using such a mixture and copper(II) chloride in acetonitrile solution in alternating‐current electrochemical synthesis crystals of the [(CuCl)C₁₀H₁₀SN₂] ( I ) have been obtained. The same procedure, performed in ethanol solution, has led to formation of [C₁₀H₁₁SN₂⁺]₂[Cu₂Cl₄]^2? ( II ). In the same manner the bromine derivative [C₁₀H₁₁SN₂⁺]₂[Cu₂Br₄]^2? ( III ) has been synthesized. All three compounds were X‐ray structurally investigated. I :monoclinic space group P2₁/n, a = 13.789(6), b = 6.297(3), c = 13.830(6) Å, β = 112.975(4)°, V = 1105.6 (9) ų, Z = 4 for CuCl·C₁₀H₁₀ SN₂ composition. Compounds II and III are isomorphous and crystallize in triclinic space group. II a = 7.377(3), b = 8.506(3), c = 9.998(4) Å, α = 79.892(10)°, β = 82.704(13)°, γ = 78.206(12)°, V = 601.9(4) ų, Z = 1. III a = 7.329(2), b = 8.766(3), c = 10.265(3) Å, α = 79.253(9)°, β = 82.625(9)°, γ = 77.963(9)°, V = 630.9(3) ų, Z = 1. In the structure I [(CuCl)C₁₀H₁₀SN₂] building blocks are bound into infinitive spiral‐like chains via strong N‐H..Cl hydrogen bonds. In the zwitter‐ionic II and III compounds copper and halide atoms form centrosymmetric [Cu₂X₄]^2? anions, which are interconnected via N‐H..X hydrogen bonds into infinite butterfly‐like chains. The strongest Cu‐(C=C) π‐interaction has been observed in structure I , where copper possesses coordination number 3. Increasing copper coordination number to 4 in II as well as replacing chlorine atoms by bromine ones in III suppresses markedly this interaction.     

Synthese,Eigenschaften und Kristallstruktur von Cu3Mo8O23X2 (X = Cl,Br, I)

Synthesis, Properties, and Crystal Structure of Cu₃Mo₈O₂₃X₂ (X = Cl, Br, I) Single crystals of the Cu₃Mo₈O₂₃X₂ compounds were grown by chemical transport reactions at the lower temperature of a gradient 873–823 K without extra transport agent (auto transport). As DTA/TG measurements indicate, the gaseous compounds, necessary for chemical transport reactions, are formed by partial decomposition of Cu₃Mo₈O₂₃X₂ at 873 K. Cu₃Mo₈O₂₃Br₂ crystallizes with the orthorombic space group Pbcm (a = 4.021(1), b = 22.978(2), c = 21.673(2) Å, Z = 4). The crystal structure consists of pentagonal columns ¹_∞[Mo₆O₇O_20/2] linked by additional MoO_6/2 octahedra. All the polyhedra(pentagonal bipyramide, octahedra) are distorted. Infinite chains ¹_∞[Cu₃Br₂] along [100] are arranged in tunnels with s‐like square shape, left open by the pentagonal columns. Cu₃Mo₈O₂₃Cl₂ (a = 4.010(1), b = 22.942(2), c = 21.639(2) Å) and Cu₃Mo₈O₂₃I₂ (a = 4.052(1), b = 23.075(2), c = 21.719(2) Å) are isotypic.     

The crystal structure of a complex barium,aluminium, copper(II) fluoride: Ba4Cu2Al3F21

Ba₄Cu₂Al₃F₂₁ is orthorhombic : a = 5.299(1) Å, b = 7.318(1) Å, c = 41.529(7) Å, Z = 4. The crystal structure was solved in the space group P2₁2₁2₁ (n^o19) from X-ray single crystal data using 5682 unique reflections (3698 with F_O/σ(F) > 4). It consists in a succession along c of 8 layers of 2 different types of sheets. The first layer, formulated [Cu₂AlF₁₁]⁴⁻ in which copper-fluorine octahedra are linked by edges to form infinite distorted chains connected together by aluminium-fluorine octahedra, is followed by two [Al₂F₁₀]⁴⁻ layers of infinite cischains of aluminium-fluorine octahedra linked by two vertices and another [Cu₂AlF₁₁]⁴⁻ layer. These 4 layers are doubled along c by one of the screw-axes 2₁. The barium ions, 12-coordinated, are inserted between the sheets.     

A new tetradentate N2O2-type Schiff base ligand. Synthesis, extractive properties towards transition metal ions and X-ray crystal structure of its nickel complex

A new tetradentate N₂O₂-type Schiff base, bis(2-hydroxypropiophenone)-1,2-propanediimine (L), was synthesized by the reaction of 1,2-propanediamine with 2-hydroxypropiophenone in EtOH. The Schiff base is able to extract Co^II, Ni^II, Cu^II and Zn^II ions in aqueous NaNO₃ media into a CH₂Cl₂ organic phase via a cation exchange mechanism. The observed extraction order was as follows: Cu^II > Ni^II > Co^II > Zn^II. Reaction of nickel acetate with the Schiff base in EtOH afforded the neutral complex Ni · L. Single crystals of this complex were obtained from mixed CHCl₃-EtOH (3:1) solvent and its structure was determined by X-ray diffraction. Crystal data for Ni · L · CHCl₃: triclinic, space group Pī, with a = 9.005(2) Å, b = 9.625(2) Å, c = 14.212(4) Å, V = 1136.8(5) ų, α = 106.06(2)°, β = 106.06(2), γ = 105.10(2)°, and Z = 2. A near square planar structure is observed for the studied complex.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Na7Cu3O8, Containing a New Type of Oxocuprate(III) Oligoanion

Na₇Cu₃O₈ was prepared through oxidation of a Na₃CuO₂/NaCuO mixture (2:1) in dried oxygen at 450 °C. Single crystals have been grown by annealing of Na₇Cu₃O₈, in the presence of Na₂O₂, at 450 °C for 2000 h in silver crucibles, which were sealed in glass ampoules under dried Ar. According to the X-ray analysis of the crystal structure ( , Z = 1, a = 5.5891(2), b = 6.0945(2), c = 7.8890(3) Å, α = 110.059(2), β = 108.669(2), γ = 90.237(2)°) a new Cu₃O₈^7- oxocuprate anion, consisting of three edge sharing CuO₄ squares, is the prominent structural feature. These anions are aligned parallel to the space diagonal of the unit cell and can be regarded as infinite chains from which every fourth copper atom has been removed. This new representative of an oxocuprate(III) anion gives support to the expectation that the gap between dimeric and infinite edge sharing units of square planar cuprate anions can be closed, in principle.     

Molecular and crystal structure of 5-phenyl, 5-m-nitrophenyl,and 5-spirocyclopentane derivatives of 3-amino-2,4,4-tricyanobicyclo [4,4,0] deca-2,10-diene

To examine the ability of 3-amino-2,4,4-tricyanobicyclo[4,4,0]deca-2,10-dienes (I) to form dimeric associates, we have investigated molecular and crystal structure of three derivatives of (I): 5-phenyl (II), 5-m-nitrophenyl (III), and 5-spirocyclopentano (IV). Hydrogen bonding via the aminonitrile fragment leads to formation of centrosymmetric dimeric associates in compounds (II, III) and a chain structure in (IV). Crystal data for (II): space group P2₁/c, a=8.726(3), b=15.879(5), c=15.597(5) Å, α=γ=90, β=105.13(2)⁰, V=2086.2 ų, Z=4, R=0.093; for (III): space group C2/c, a=24.725(8), b=9.004(5), c=24.391(8) Å, α=γ=90, β=125.36(2)⁰, V=4428.2ų, Z=8, R=0.080; for (IV): space group C2/c, a=24.443(8), b=10.240(5), c=16.645(6) Å, α=γ=90, β=108.89(2)⁰, V=3941.8 ų, Z=8, R=0.089.