Syntheses,characterization and thermal properties of lanthanide complexes with 2-mercaptonicotinic acid

Fourteen new complexes with the general formula of Ln(Hmna)₃·nH₂O (n=2 for Ln=La-Ho and n=1 for Er-Lu, H₂mna=2-mercaptonicotinic acid) were synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectra and thermogravimetric analyses. In addition, molar specific heat capacities were determined by a microcalorimeter at 298.15 K. The IR spectra of the prepared complexes revealed that carboxyl groups of the ligands coordinated with Ln(III) ions in bidentate chelating mode. Hydrated complexes lost water molecules during heating in one step and then the anhydrous complexes decomposed directly to oxides Ln₂O₃, CeO₂, Pr₆O₁₁ and Tb₄O₇. The values of molar specific heat capacities for fourteen solid complexes were plotted against the atomic numbers of lanthanide, which presented as ‘tripartite effect’. It suggested a certain amount of covalent character existed in the bond of Ln³⁺ and ligands, according with nephelauxetic effect of 4f electrons of rare earth ions.     

Application of rotate-bomb calorimeter for determining the standard molar enthalpy of formation of Ln(Pdc)3(Phen)

Thirteen solid ternary complexes Ln(Pdc)₃(Phen) (Ln = La, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu;) have been synthesized in absolute ethanol by rare-earth element chloride low hydrate reacting with the mixed ligands of ammonium pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate (APdc) and 1,10-phenanthroline · H₂O (o-Phen · H₂O) in the ordinary laboratory atmosphere without any cautions against moisture or air sensitivity. IR spectra of the complexes showed that the Ln³⁺ ion was coordinated with six sulfur atoms of three Pdc⁻ and two nitrogen atoms of o-Phen · H₂O. It was assumed that the coordination number of Ln³⁺ is eight. The constant-volume combustion energies of the complexes, Δ_c U, were determined by a precise rotate-bomb calorimeter at 298.15 K. Their standard molar enthalpies of combustion, Δ_c H _m ^o , and standard molar enthalpies of formation, Δ_f H _m ^o were calculated. The text was submitted by the authors in English.     

Spectral and Thermal Studies of Rare Earth Element 3-methylglutarates

Conditions for the formation of rare earth element (Y, La–Lu) 3-methylglutarates were studied and their quantitative composition and solubilities in water at 293 K were determined (10^–2 mol dm^–3). The IR spectra of the prepared complexes with general formula Ln₂(C₆H₈O₄)₃ nH₂O (n=3–8) were recorded and their thermal decomposition in the air were investigated. During heating the hydrated 3-methylglutarates are dehydrated in one step and next anhydrous complexes decompose to oxides Ln₂O₃ with intermediate formation Ln₂O₂CO₃ (Y, La, Nd–Gd) or directly to the oxides, Ln₂O₃, CeO₂, Pr₆O₁₁ and Tb₄O₇ (Ce, Pr, Tb–Lu). This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Crystal structures and thermodynamic properties of lanthanide complexes with 2-chloro-4,5-difluorobenzoate and 1,10-phenanthroline

A series of lanthanide complexes with the 2-chloro-4,5-difluorobenzoate (2-cl-4,5-dfba) and 1,10-phenanthroline (phen), have been synthesized with the formulae of [La(2-cl-4,5-dfba)₃phen]_n·nH₂O (1), [Nd(2-cl-4,5-dfba)₃phenH₂O]₂ (2), [Ln(2-cl-4,5-dfba)₃phen]₂ (Ln = Eu (3), Ho (4)). The complexes are characterized by elemental analysis, infrared and fluorescent spectra and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The structures of the four complexes are very different. Complex 1 is an infinite 1D chain polymeric structure formed by the asymmetric units with the mirror growth pattern. Each La³⁺ ion is coordinated to four bridging carboxylic groups, two tridentate chelating–bridging carboxylic groups, simultaneous with one phen molecule, giving the coordination number of nine. In the molecular structures of complexes 2 and 3, two Ln³⁺ ions are linked by four carboxyl groups, forming two binuclear molecules. In addition, each Nd³⁺ ion in complex 2 is bonded to one H₂O molecule and one carboxyl group by monodentate mode, one phen molecule by bidentate chelating, and each Eu³⁺ ion is also chelated to one phen molecule and one carboxyl group in complex 3. And in complex 4, the Ho³⁺ ion yields a eight-coordinated distorted square anti-prism coordination geometry. The three-dimensional IR accumulation spectra of gaseous products for complexes 1 to 4 are analyzed and further authenticated the thermal decomposition processes with TG-DTG curves. The heat capacities of complexes 2 to 4 are measured and fitted to a polynomial equation by the least squares method on the basis of the reduced temperature x (x = [T−(T_max + T_min)/2]/[(T_max − T_min)/2]). Then the smoothed molar heat capacities and thermodynamic functions of complexes 2 to 4 are calculated. The fluorescence intensity of complex 3 is markedly improved as well.     

三元配合物RE(Et2dtc)3(phen)热化学性质的规律性

在无水乙醇中, 用铜试剂(NaEt₂dtc•3H₂O)和邻菲咯啉(o-phen•H₂O)分别与13种低水合氯化稀土合成了三元固态配合物(其中5种尚未见文献报道), 确定它们的组成可用通式RE(Et₂dtc)₃(phen)表示. IR光谱表明配合物中RE³⁺与3个NaEt₂dtc中的6个硫原子双齿配位, 同时与o-phen中的2个氮原子双齿配位. 用RD496-Ⅲ微量热计测定了298.15 K下13种水合氯化稀土盐及两个配体在无水乙醇中的溶解焓, 两个配体醇溶液的混合焓及13种化合物液相生成反应的焓变, 并通过合理的热化学循环, 求得了标题配合物的固相生成反应焓变; 测定了标题配合物298.15 K的比热容. 用RBC-II精密转动弹热量计测定了标题配合物的恒容燃烧热, 计算了它们的标准摩尔燃烧焓和标准摩尔生成焓. 发现系列配合物RE(Et₂dtc)₃(phen) (RE＝La, Pr, Nd, Sm～Lu)的多项热化学性质, 如低水合氯化稀土盐在无水乙醇中的溶解焓以及配合物的液相生成反应焓变和固相生成反应焓变、常温比热容、标准摩尔燃烧焓和标准摩尔生成焓都与稀土原子序数作图呈现“三分组现象”. 较集中地反映出配合物中RE³⁺与配体间的化学键有一定程度的共价性, 这是由于稀土离子5s²5p⁶轨道对4f电子的不完全屏蔽引起的.     

Synthesis,structure and luminescence properties of two novel lanthanide complexes with 2-fluorobenzoic acid and 1,10-phenanthroline

Two lanthanide complexes with 2-fluorobenzoate (2-FBA) and 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) were synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction. The structure of each complex contains two non-equivalent binuclear molecules, [Ln(2-FBA)₃?·?phen?·?CH₃CH₂OH]₂ and [Ln(2-FBA)₃?·?phen]₂ (Ln?=?Eu (1) and Sm (2)). In [Ln(2-FBA)₃?·?phen?·?CH₃CH₂OH]₂, the Ln³⁺ is surrounded by eight atoms, five O atoms from five 2-FBA groups, one O atom from ethanol and two N atoms from phen ligand; 2-FBA groups coordinate Ln³⁺ with monodentate and bridging coordination modes. The polyhedron around Ln³⁺ is a distorted square-antiprism. In [Ln(2-FBA)₃?·?phen]₂, the Ln³⁺ is coordinated by nine atoms, seven O atoms from five 2-FBA groups and two N atoms of phen ligand; 2-FBA groups coordinate Ln³⁺ ion with chelating, bridging and chelating-bridging three coordination modes. The polyhedron around Ln³⁺ ion is a distorted, monocapped square-antiprism. The europium complex exhibits strong red fluorescence from ⁵D₀?→?⁷F _j ( j?=?1–4) transition emission of Eu³⁺.     

Preparation, Spectral and Thermal Studies of Y(III) and Lanthanide(III) 1-Hydroxy-2-Naphthoates

Complexes of lanthanide(III) (La–Lu) and Y(III) with 1-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid were obtained as crystalline compounds with a general formula Ln[C₁₀H₆(OH)COO]₃⋅nH₂O:n=6 for La–Tm and Y, n=2 for Yb and n=0 for Lu. IR spectra of the prepared complexes were recorded, and their thermal decomposition in air were investigated. Spectroscopic data suggest that in the coordination of metal-organic ligand only oxygen atoms from the carboxylate group take part. When heated, the complexes decompose to the oxides Ln₂O₃, CeO₂, Pr₆O₁₁ and Tb₄O₇ with intermediate formation of Ln(C₁₁H₇O₃)(C₁₁H₆O₃). This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Complexes of some 4f metal ions of the mesogenic Schiff-base,N,N′-di-(4-decyloxysalicylidene)-1′,3′-diaminobenzene: synthesis and spectral studies

A mesogenic Schiff-base, N,N′-di-(4-decyloxysalicylidene)-1′,3′-diaminobenzene, H₂ddsdbz (abbreviated as H₂L), that exhibits a nematic mesophase was synthesized and its structure was studied by elemental analysis, mass spectrometry, NMR, and IR spectral techniques. The Schiff-base, H₂L, upon condensation with hydrated lanthanide(III) nitrates yields Ln^III complexes, [Ln₂(LH₂)₃(NO₃)₄](NO₃)₂, where Ln?=?La, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, and Ho. Analyses of the IR and NMR spectral data imply bidentate Schiff-base through two phenolate oxygen atoms in its zwitterionic form to Ln^III, rendering the overall geometry of the complexes as a seven-coordinate polyhedron – possibly distorted mono-capped octahedron. Polarizing optical microscope and differential scanning calorimetry studies reveal that despite H₂L being mesogenic, none of the Ln^III complexes synthesized under this study exhibits mesomorphism.     

Thermal decomposition of lanthanide(III) and Y(III) 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoates: Preparation, properties

Complexes of lanthanides(III) (La-Lu) and Y(III) with 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid (gallic acid) were obtained and their thermal decomposition, IR spectra and solubility in water have been investigated. When heated, the complexes with a general formula Ln(C₇H₅O₅)(C₇H₄O₅)·nH₂O (n=2 for La-Ho and Y: n=0 for Er-Lu) lose their crystallization water and decompose to the oxides Ln₂O₃, CeO₂, Pr₆O₁₁, and Tb₄O₇, except of lanthanum and neodymium complexes, which additionally form stable oxocarbonates such as Ln₂O₂CO₃. The complexes are sparingly soluble in water (0.3·10^–5–8.3·10^–4 mol dm^–3).This revised version was published online in November 2005 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Crystal structures,luminescence, and thermal properties of lanthanide complexes with 2,3,4-trimethoxybenzoic acid and 1,10-phenanthroline

The complexes of [Ln(2,3,4-tmoba)₃phen]₂ (Ln = Dy (1), Eu (2), Tb (3); 2,3,4-tmoba = 2,3,4-trimethoxybenzoate; phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) were synthesized and characterized by a series of techniques including the elemental analysis, IR and fluorescent spectra and TG/DSC-FTIR technology. The crystal structures were determined by X-ray crystallography. Each complex include two Ln³⁺ ions, six 2,3,4-tmoBA and two phen molecules forming a binuclear structure, giving the coordination number of nine. The three-dimensional IR accumulation spectra of gaseous products for the complexes 1 to 3 are analyzed and the thermal decomposition processes are further authenticated. Through means of differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), two solid-solid phase transition endothermic peaks were found in the complex 2, which was different from the complexes 1 and 3. The heat capacities of these complexes were measured and fitted to a polynomial equation with the least squares method for each complex on the basis of the reduce temperature x (x = [T − (T_max + T_min)/2]/[(T_max − T_min)/2]) over the range from (256.15 to 476.15) K. Subsequently, the smoothed molar heat capacities and thermodynamic functions (H_T−H_298.15 K), (S_T−S_298.15 K), and (G_T−G_298.15 K) of the complexes 1 to 3 were calculated based on the fitted polynomial of the heat capacities. The fluorescent intensity of the complexes 2 and 3 are markedly improved as well.     

Synthesis,Charactarization and Crystal Structures of Lanthanide Phenoxyacetate Complexes with1,10—Phenanthroline

Three new lanthanide phenoxyacetate complexes with 1,10‐phenanthroline. [Nd(POA)₃ (phen)]₂ · 2C₂H₅OH (1), [Eu(POA)₃‐ (phen)]₂ · 2C₂H₅OH (2) and [Sm(POA)₂(DMSO)(phen)]₂‐ (ClO₄)₂ (3) (POA= phenoxyacetate, phen = 1,10‐phenanthroline, DMSO = dimethyl sulfoxide), were synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR, UV‐vis and FAB‐MS spectra. Their structures were determined by single crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis. In complexes 1 and 2, the carboxylate groups are bonded to Ln³⁺ ion in three modes: the chelating bidentate, the bridging bidentate and the bridging tridentate. In complex 3, the carboxylate groups are bonded to Sm³⁺ ion only involved in one mode: the bridging bidentate. The luminescence behavior of complex 2 was also studied by means of emission spectra.     

Thermal and Other Properties of New 4,4'-bipyridine-trichloroacetato Complexes of Mn(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II)

New mixed-ligand complexes of general formulae Mn(4-bpy)(CCl₃COO)₂⋅H₂O, Ni(4-bpy)₂(CCl³COO)₂⋅2H²O and Zn(4-bpy)₂(CCl₃COO)₂⋅2H²O (where 4-bpy=4,4’-bipyridine) were obtained and characterized. The IR spectra, conductivity measurements and other physical properties of these compounds were discussed. The central atoms M(II) form coordinate bonds with title ligands. The thermal behaviour of the synthesized complexes was studied in air. During heating the complexes decompose via different intermediate products to Mn₃O₄, NiO and ZnO; partial volatilization of ZnCl₂was observed. A coupled TG-MS system was used to the analysis of the principal volatile thermal decomposition products of Mn(II) and Ni(II) complexes. The principal volatile mass fragments correspond to: H₂O⁺, OH⁺, CO⁺ ₂, HCl⁺, Cl⁺ ₂, CCl⁺ and other. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Spectral and Thermal Studies of Rare Earth Complexes With 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoic Acid

The rare earth element 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoates were prepared as solids with the general formula Ln(C₁₀ H₁₁ O₂ )₃ ×n H₂ O, where n =2 for Ln =Y, La–Nd, and n =1 for Ln =Sm–Lu. The IR spectra of the complexes prepared were recorded and their solubilities in water and thermal decomposition in the air were investigated. During heating the hydrated complexes lose all the crystallization water molecules in one (Y, Ce–Lu) or two steps (La) and then the anhydrous complexes decompose either directly to oxides (Y, Ce, Pr, Sm–Lu) or with intermediate formation oxocarbonates Ln₂ O₂ CO₃ (La, Nd). The carboxylate groups in the complexes prepared act probably as mono- and bidentate. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Concerning the problem of temperature changes in the intensity of continuous absorption in the spectra of complexes with symmetric H-bond

The effect of temperature on the spectra of anharmonic vibrations of complexes with symmetric H-bonds was simulated and considered using H₃O₂ ⁻ and H₅O₂ ⁺ ions as an example. The intensity of continuous absorption observed in the IR spectra of such types of complexes is virtually independent of temperature. Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 8, pp. 1447–1449, August, 1997.     

Hydrothermal syntheses and characterization of four 2-D lanthanide coordination polymers with glutarate and 1,10-phenanthroline

Four 2-D coordination polymers Ln₂(phen)₂(C₅H₆O₄)₃ [Ln?=?Pr(1), Eu(2), Er(3), Yb(4), phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline] were obtained via hydrothermal reactions and determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal structure data reveal that these complexes are isostructural. In the asymmetric unit, the two Ln(III) ions are nine-coordinate and have similar coordination environments. The Ln(III) ions are built into 2-D layers by three different coordination modes of glutarate. The resulting 2-D layer forms 3-D supramolecular architecture by two types of π···π stacking interactions. All the complexes were characterized by IR spectra and thermogravimetric analysis, and the emission spectrum shows that Eu₂(phen)₂(C₅H₆O₄)₃ possesses strong luminescence.     

Hydroxo Bridged Dinuclear Rare Earth Complexes: Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [Ln2(phen)4(H2O)4(OH)2](NO3)4(phen)2 with Ln = Er,Lu

Reactions of phenanthroline (phen) and Er(NO₃)₃ · 5 H₂O or Lu(NO₃)₃ · H₂O in CH₃OH/H₂O yield [Ln₂(phen)₄(H₂O)₄(OH)₂](NO₃)₄(phen)₂ with Ln = Er ( 1 ), Lu ( 2 ). Both isostructural complex compounds crystallize in the triclinic space group P 1 (no. 2) with the cell dimensions: a = 11.257(2) Å, b = 11.467(2) Å, c = 14.069(2) Å, α = 93.93(2)°, β = 98.18(1)°, γ = 108.14(1)°, V = 1696.0(6) ų, Z = 1 for ( 1 ) and a = 11.251(1) Å, b = 11.476(1) Å, c = 14.019(1) Å, α = 93.83(1)°, β = 98.27(1)°, γ = 108.27(1)°, V = 1689.0(3) ų, Z = 1 for ( 2 ). The crystal structures consist of the hydroxo bridged dinuclear [Ln₂(phen)₄(H₂O)₄(OH)₂]⁴⁺ complex cations, hydrogen bonded NO₃^– anions and π‐π stacking (phen)₂ dimers. The rare earth metal atoms are coordinated by four N atoms of two phen ligands and four O atoms of two H₂O molecules and two μ‐OH groups to complete tetragonal antiprisms. Via two common μ‐OH groups, two neighboring tetragonal antiprisms are condensed to a centrosymmetric dinuclear [Ln₂(phen)₄(H₂O)₄(OH)₂]⁴⁺ complex cation. Based on π‐π stacking interactions and hydrogen bonding, the complex cations and (phen)₂ dimers form 2 D layers parallel to (1 0 1), between which the hydrogen bonded NO₃^– anions are sandwiched. The structures can be simplified into a distorted CsCl structure when {[Ln₂(phen)₄(H₂O)₄(OH)₂](NO₃)₄} and (phen)₂ are viewed as building units.     

Spectroscopic and Thermal Studies of Rare Earth Element 4-Methylphthalates

Complexes of lanthanide(III) (La-Lu) and Y(III) with 4-methylphthalic acid were prepared and their IR spectra, solubility in water at 295 K and thermal decomposition were investigated. Rare earth complexes were obtained as solids with a 2:3 ratio of metal to organic ligand. COO^– groups in the prepared complexes act as bidentate chelating and bidentate bridging. During heating they are dehydrated in one (La-Tm) or twosteps (Yb, Lu and Y) and then decompose to the oxides Ln₂O₃, CeO₂, Pr₆O₁₁ and Tb₄O₇. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Multiple modulator-induced syntheses,crystal structures,and luminescent properties on hippuric acid and bovine serum albumin of Ln(III) complexes with 2,2′-oxybis(benzoic acid)

Six new coordination complexes, Ln₂(2,2′-oba)₂(phen)₂(ox)(H₂O)₂ (Ln = Eu 1, Tb 2), Ln₄(2,2′-oba)₆(phen)₂ (Ln = Eu 3, Tb 4), Eu₄(2,2′-oba)₆(phen)₂(H₂O) (5), and K[Eu(2,2′-oba)₂(phen)₂] (6) [2,2′-H₂oba = 2,2′-oxybis(benzoic acid), phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, H₂ox = oxalic acid] were synthesized by hydrothermal reactions with the same compound molar ratios but different modulatory reagents (MRs). Complexes 1–5 have different 1-D chain structures and 6 shows a mononuclear structure. These complexes form diverse 3-D supramolecular networks through hydrogen bonds. The interaction between these complexes and hippuric acid (HA) or bovine serum albumin (BSA) was investigated by fluorescence spectral analysis. Interestingly, the hippuric acid could quench the luminescence of these complexes while the fluorescence of BSA could be quenched by these complexes. Results suggested that the complexes may be potential luminescent testing reagents for HA or BSA by significant fluorescence quenching of Ln³⁺ or BSA, respectively, through a static and dynamic quenching process.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Photophysical Properties of Heteronuclear Zinc(II)/Cadmium(II)‐Lanthanide(III) Coordination Complexes based on Benzoic Acid

The heteronuclear d‐f coordination complexes [Er₂Zn₂(C₆H₅COO)₁₀(phen)₂] (1), [Ho₂Zn₂(C₆H₅COO)₁₀(phen)₂] ( 2 ), [Pr₃Zn₆(C₆H₅COO)₂₁(phen)₃] ( 3 ), [ErCd(C₆H₅COO)₅(phen)·H₂O] ( 4 ), [Ho₂Cd₃(C₆H₅COO)₁₂(phen)₂] ( 5 ), [EuCd₂(C₆H₅COO)₇(phen)₂] ( 6 ) (C₆H₅COOH = benzoic acid;phen = 1,10‐phenanthroline) were synthesized by hydrothermal methods, and their structures were studied by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. Complexes 1 , 2 , 4 , and 5 crystallize in the triclinic space group P$\bar{1}$ and complexes 3 and 6 in the monoclinic space group C2/c. The room temperature IR, UV/Vis/NIR absorption, and emission spectra of the six complexes were determined and assigned. In the visible and NIR regions, the emission spectra of complexes show characteristic bands of corresponding Ln^III ions, which are attributed to the sensitization from the d block (Zn/Cd‐ligand section) and ligands. In comparison with isolated Ln^III ions, the NIR emission bands of complexes 1 – 5 exhibit shifting, broadening and splitting, which are also present in their UV/Vis/NIR absorption spectra. Thus, the two spectra of complexes can evidence each other.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and characterization of a series of complexes constructed from coordinated Lanthanides(III) and the heteropolyanion [SiMo12O40]4−

The reaction of α-[SiMo₁₂O₄₀]^4? with trivalent cations Ln³⁺ and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone leads to a series of complexes of formula [Ln(NMP)₄(H₂O) _n ]H[SiMo₁₂O₄₀]?·?2NMP?·?mH₂O [where Ln?=?La (1), Pr (2), Nd (3), Sm (4), Gd (5), n?=?4, Ln?=?Dy (6), Er (7), n?=?3. NMP?=?N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone]. The syntheses, X-ray crystal structures, IR, and ESR spectra and thermal properties of the complexes 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 have been reported previously. Here, we report X-ray crystal structures, IR, UV, ESR spectra and thermal properties of the complexes [Nd(NMP)₄(H₂O)₄]H[SiMo₁₂O₄₀]?·?2NMP?·?1.5H₂O (3), and [Gd(NMP)₄(H₂O)₄]H[SiMo₁₂O₄₀]?·?2NMP?·?H₂O (5). In addition, the electrochemical behaviour of this series of complexes in aqueous solution and aqueous-organic solution has been investigated and systematic comparisons have been made. All these complexes exhibit successive reduction process of the Mo atoms.