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)}.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of [V_2(μ-S_2)_2(S_2CNEt_2)_4]·2CH_3Cl

[V_2(μ-S_2)_2(S_2CNEt_2)_4].2CH_3Cl was synthesized by the reaction of NaS_2CNEt_2,Li_2S andVOCl_3 at room temperature.Crystal data:M=1061.3,space group Pbca,with the orthorhombicparameters:a=20.123(3),b=20.485(4),c=10.911(3),V=4497.7,Z=4,D_c=1.57g/cm~3,Mo Kσradiation(λ=0.71069()?),μ=13.2 cm~(-1),F(000)=2168.Final R=0.041 and R_w=0.047 for 2288 ob-served reflections with I>3σ(1).The coordination sphere of each V atom in title compound is a dis-torted tetragonal prism composed of two bidentate dithiocarbamate and two S_(2~((2-)) ligands.The V—Vdistance is 2.890 while the V—S distances fall in the range of 2.422—2.505.     

The crystal structure of (NH4)2[Mo2(S2)6].8/3H2

The black crystal of (NH₄)[Mo₂(S₂)₆]* 8/3 H₂O belongs to the orthorhombic system, space group D³₂-P22₁2₁, with a = 12.064(6), b = 12.534(4), c = 19.558(9)Å, V =2957(3)ų, Z = 4 and D_c = 2.23g.cm^?3. The intensity data were collected on a Syntex R3 four-circle diffractometer. The structure was solved by Patterson method and direct method, the light atoms (except H atoms) were obtained from ΔF syntheses. The structure was refined by least-squares with anisotropic thermal parameters. The values of R and R_w were 0.092 and 0.072 respectively. The crystal structure contains discrete dimeric cluster [Mo₂(S₂)₆]^2? ions, NH₄⁺ cations and H₂O molecules. There are two crystallographically independent [Mo₂S₂)₆]^2? ions in the crystal, one locates on general position [Figure 1(a)], the other locates on two-fold axis [Figure 1(b)]. It contains one and a half [Mo₂S₂)₆]^2? ions in an asymmetric unit. In [Mo₂S₂)₆]^2? each Mo is coordinated side on by four S₂^2? groups in a distorted dodecahedral arrangement, two of which are bridging and the other two are terminal. The Mo? S bond length is 2.441 Å (mean), and S? S is 2.049 Å (mean). The Mo? Mo distance is 2.784 Å (mean), which is to be regarded as a single bond length. The formal oxidation state of Mo is five, it is probably a mixed valence Mo^IV? Mo^VI, and so shows a remarkable deep colour.     

Synthesis and structure of the cluster μ3-sulfido-μ-–(diethylphosphorodithioato-S,S'-)-allylthioureocyclo-tris-[ (μ-sulfido)-χ-(diethylphosphorodithioato-S,S')-molybdenum(IV)], Mo3S4(C4H10O2S2P)4(C4H8N2S)

Title compound, M_r =1273.16, was synthesized by a substitution reaction and its crystal is triclinic belonging to space group P1 with cell parameters: a =13.944(2), b =14.143(7), c =14.233(3) Å, α =77.35(3)°, β =69.94(2)°, γ =63.50(3)°, V=2351(1) ų, Z=2, D_c =1.799g cm^?2. Room temperature, graphite-filtered Mo K_α radiation (λ =0.71073Å) was used for data collection. μ =14.988 cm^?1, F(000) =1280, R=0.051 for 7025 observed reflections. The crystal consists of decrete cluster molecules containing a cluster core [Mo₂(μ₃-S)]¹⁰⁺ with three μ-S, one μ-dtp(dtp =[S₂P(OC₂H₅)]^2-), three χ-dtp and one allylthioureo to form a local six-coordinated sphere around each Mo atom. The bonds of cluster skeleton [Mo₃(μ₃-S)(μ-S)₃]⁴⁺, Mo? Mo 2.744～2.766, Mo—(μ₂-S) 2.340～2.342 and Mo—(μ-S)2.272～2.296 Å, are comparable with those found in the related analogues.     

Synthesis,and Structural Characterization of [{CH3(C5H4N)}Ga(SCH2(CO)O)2] −[(4-MepyH)]+, A Novel Ga(III) Five-Coordinate Complex

The synthesis and structural characterization of a novel ionic Ga(III) five-coordinate complex [{CH₃(C₅H₄N)}Ga(SCH₂(CO)O)₂]^?[(4-MepyH)]⁺, (4-Mepy=CH₃(C₅H₅N)) from the reaction between Ga₂Cl₄ with sodium mercapto-acetic acid in 4-methylpyridine is described. Under basic reaction conditions the mercapto ligand is found to behave as a 2e^? bidentate ligand. Single crystal X-ray diffraction studies show the complex to have a distorted square-pyramidal geometry with the [(^?SCH₂(CO)CO^?)] ligands trans. The compound crystallizes in the P2₁/c (No. 14) space group with a=7.7413(6)Å, b=16.744(2)Å, c=14.459(2)Å, V,=1987.1(6)&Aringsup3;, R(F, _o)=0.032 and R_W =0.038.     

SYNTHESIS AND STRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF TRIS(DIMETHYLDITHIOCARBAMATE) INDIUM(III), In[S2CN(CH3)2]3

Abstract

The synthesis and structure of the indium dithiocarbamate, In[S₂CN(CH₃)₂]₃·(1/2) 4-mepy (4-mepy=4-methylpyridine), is described. Indium metal was oxidized by tetramethylthiuram disulfide in 4-methylpyridine at 25°C to form a new, homoleptic indium(III) dithiocarbamate in yields exceeding 60%. In[S₂CN(CH₃)₂]₃ exists as a discrete molecule with a distorted-octahedral geometry. The compound crystallizes in the P 1 (No. 2) space group with a=9.282(1)Å, b=10.081(1)Å, c=12.502Å, α=73.91(1)°, β=70.21(1)°, γ=85.84(1)°, Z=2, V(Å)=1057.3(3), R=0.046 and R_w =0.061.     

Investigation of single MoFe3S4 cubane cluster: I. First successful synthesis by spontaneous self-assembly reaction and structure of (Et4N) [MoFe3S4(Et2NCSS)5]CH3CN

A single MoFe₃S₄ cubane-like cluster compound has been synthesized through spontaneous self-assembly of simple inorganic salts with organosulfur ligand for the first time. (Et₄N)-(MoFe₃S₄(Et₂NCSS)₅] CH₃CN(1) is quite stable in air. The crystal of 1 is monoclinic with space group P2/c, a=22.897 (3)Å, b= 12.399 (2)Å, c=20.928 (4)Å, β=97.15 (1)°, and Z=4. A full matrix least-squares refinement with 6725 unique reflections for all nonhydrogen atoms gives R=0.068. The anion of 1 is the first isolated single MoFe₃S₄ cubane cluster with core oxidation state [MoFe₃S₄]⁴⁺. The distance between the two 6-coordinate metal atoms (Mo, Fe) is 2.624 Å, which is the shortest M-M' bond observed for Mo-Fe-S clusters so far and the only one shorter than similar distances in FeMo-cofactor. The bond orders of this anion were calculated by EHMO method and the results coincide with the general rule. The structural feature and the unusual stability of 1 can be attributed to the bidentate chelating effect of Et₂NCSS-, which leads to high coordination of metal atoms and the various ligated types.     

Aminoguanidinium cations and the square-bipyramidal hexachlorocuprate(II) anion in the (CH8N4)2[CuCl6] crystal structure

Synthesis and structure of a novel thermochromic complex (CH₈N₄)₂[CuCl₆] are reported. X-ray analysis of the compound was carried out for a single crystal 0.4×0.2×0.05 mm in size (a bright-yellow plate). The monoclinic unit cell parameters are a=7.167(1), b=15.561(3), c=7.328(1) Å, β=118.73(3)°, V=716.7(2) ų, space group P2₁, Z=2 (CH₈N₄)₂[CuCl₆] d_calc=1.99 g/cm³, μ(MoK_α)=2.65 mm^?1, R=0.0264, and R_w=0.0290 for 1411 I_hkl>2σ_I.     

The reactivities of Mo cluster — A selective substitution reaction of the bridging (dtp) ligand and the crystal structure of {Mo3S4(μ-O2CR)(dtp)3(Py)}

The reaction of trinuclear molybdenum cluster {Mo₃S₄(μ-dtp) (dtp)₃ (H₂O)} 1 [dtp= S₂P(OEt)₂] with RCO₂Na (R?H, CH₃) in the presence of Py gave the black compounds {Mo₃S₄ {μ-O₂ CR) (dtp)₃ (Py)} (2, R?H, 3, R?CH₃). Both compounds are characterized by X-ray crystallography. It is shown that crystals 2 and 3 belong to space group P&1bar; with Z=2 and a=10.519(2), b= 12.121(2), c=15.757(2)Å, α=93.27(1), β=94.63(1), γ = 105.22(1)°, V= 1925 ų for crystal 2, whereas a=9.556 (2), b=14.067(7), c=15.914 (9) Å, α=101.41 (4), β=101.44(4), γ-74.26(3)°, V=1994ų for crystal 3. The final R factors are 0.041 and 0.048 for crystal 2 and 3 respectively. The structure analysis indicates that (O₂CR)^? ligand selectively substitutes the bridging (dtp) ligand. This type of Mo, cluster molecule where structure contains two species of bidentate ligand is for the first time to be obtained by us.     

N´-乙基-N-哌嗪基二硫代氨基甲酸钴(Ⅲ)配合物Co(S2CNC4H8NC2H5)3·3H2O的合成、表征及晶体结构

合成了标题化合物Co(S₂CNC₄H₈NC₂H₅)₃·3H₂O,得到黑色四棱柱状晶体。晶体属三方晶系, 空间群为R-3, 晶胞参数a=1.37700(19), b=1.37700(19), c=3.0090(6) nm, γ=120°, M_r=680.98, V= 4.9411(14) nm³, Z=6, D_c=1.373 g/cm³, F(000)=2160, R = 0.0510 和 wR = 0.1436。中心Co原子分别与来自三个N´-乙基-N-哌嗪基二硫代氨基甲酸的六个硫原子配位形成略微扭曲的八面体构型。六个Co-S键的键长范围在0.22682(13)~0.22703(14) nm, 热分析表明标题化合物在799.97°C完全分解。     

Synthesis,Structure and Thermodynamic Property of a New Lithium Borate: Li4[B8O13(OH)2]·3H2O

A new hydrated lithium borate, Li₄[B₈O₁₃(OH)₂]·3H₂O, has been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by single crystal X‐ray diffraction, FT‐IR spectroscopy, simultaneous TGA‐DTA and chemical analysis. It crystallizes in the triclinic, space group , a=8.4578(5) Å, b=8.7877(5) Å, c=10.8058(7) Å, α=87.740(3)°, β=71.819(3)°, γ=61.569(3)°, Z=2, V=665.26(7) ų, D_c=2.043 g/cm³. Its crystal structure features polyborate anionic layers with the larger odd 13‐membered boron rings constructed by [B₈O₁₃(OH)₂]^4? FBBs. Through designing the thermochemical cycle, the standard molar enthalpy of formation of this borate was determined to be ?(7953.8±6.6) kJ·mol^?1 by using a heat conduction microcalorimeter.     

UTILIZATION OF CROWN ETHER CHEMISTRY TO PREPARE BIMETALLIC COMPOUNDS: PREPARATION AND STRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF [Ba(15-CROWN-5)2][CuCl4]

Abstract

A solid hetero-bimetallic complex of Ba⁺² and Cu⁺² was prepared by slow evaporation of a 3/1 CH₃CN/CH₃OH mixture containing 15-crown-5 and the chloride salts of Ba⁺², Cu⁺², and Y⁺³. The resulting complex was studied using single crystal X-ray diffraction. [Ba(15-crown-5)₂][CuCl₄] crystallizes in the monoclinic space group Pn with cell parameters (20°C), a=12.119(2), b=9.386(2), c=13.475(3)Å, β=93.81(2)°, and D _calc=1.70 g cm^?3 for Z=2. Ba⁺² is coordinated to all 10 oxygen atoms of two 15-crown-5 molecules in a sandwich geometry. Cu⁺² is coordinated to the four chloride anions and exhibits a distorted tetrahedral geometry. The two shortest Cu…Ba separations are 6.855(2) and 6.902(2)Å.     

Two New Modifications of [P(C6H5)4]2[Cu2I4]

Single crystals of two new modifications of [P(C₆H₅)₄]₂[Cu₂I₄] were obtained by reaction of granulated copper with iodine and [P(C₆H₅)₄]I in dry acetone under nitrogen atmosphere. They crystallise monoclinically, space group P2₁/n (No. 14), a = 11.550(6), b = 7.236(2), c = 27.232(13) Å, β = 98.13(3)°, V = 2253(2) ų, and Z = 2 ([P(C₆H₅)₄]₂[Cu₂I₄]-C), and space group Cc (No. 9), a = 17.133(5), b = 15.941(5), c = 18.762 (6) Å, β = 114.02(1)°, V = 4681(3) ų, and Z = 4 ([P(C₆H₅)₄]₂[Cu₂I₄]-D), respectively. In these compounds the [CuI₂]^? anions form dimers di-μ-iodo-diiodocuprate(I), which are either planar ( C ) or folded ( D ).     

New Thioantimonates(III) with Different Sb:S Ratios: Solvothermal Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [(C3H10NO)(C3H10N)][Sb8S13], [(C2H8NO)(C2H8N)(CH5N)][Sb8S13], [(C6H16N2)(C6H14N2)][Sb6S10], and [C8H22N2][Sb4S7]

Four new thioantimonates(III) with compositions [(C₃H₁₀NO)(C₃H₁₀N)][Sb₈S₁₃] ( 1 ) (C₃H₉NO = 1‐amino‐3‐propanol, C₃H₉N = propylamine), [(C₂H₈NO)(C₂H₈N)(CH₅N)][Sb₈S₁₃] ( 2 ) (C₂H₇NO = ethanolamine, C₂H₇N = ethylamine, CH₅N = methylamine), [(C₆H₁₆N₂)(C₆H₁₄N₂)][Sb₆S₁₀] ( 3 ) (C₆H₁₄N₂ = 1,2‐diaminocyclohexane) and [C₈H₂₂N₂][Sb₄S₇] ( 4 ) (C₈H₂₀N₂ = 1,8‐diaminooctane) were synthesized under solvothermal conditions. Compound 1 : triclinic space group P$\bar{1}$ , a = 6.9695(6) Å, b = 13.8095(12) Å, c = 18.0354(17) Å, α = 98.367(11), β = 96.097(11) and γ = 101.281(11)°; compound 2 : monoclinic space group P2₁/m, a = 7.1668(5), b = 25.8986(14), c = 16.0436(11) Å, β = 96.847(8)°; compound 3 : monoclinic space group P2₁/n, a = 11.6194(9), b = 10.2445(5) Å, c = 27.3590(18) Å, β = 91.909(6)°; compound 4 : triclinic space group P$\bar{1}$ , a = 7.0743(6), b = 12.0846(11), c = 13.9933(14) Å, α = 114.723(10), β = 97.595(11), γ = 93.272(11)°. The main structural feature of the two atoms thick layered [Sb₈S₁₃]^2– anion in 1 are large nearly rectangular pores with dimensions 11.2 × 11.7 Å. The layers are stacked perpendicular to [100] to form tunnels being directed along [100]. In contrast to 1 the structure of 2 contains a [Sb₈S₁₃]^2– chain anion with Sb₁₂S₁₂ pores measuring about 8.9 × 11.5 Å. Only if longer Sb–S distances are considered as bonding interactions a layered anion is formed. The chain anion [Sb₆S₁₀]^2– in compound 3 is unique and is constructed by corner‐sharing SbS₃ pyramids. Two symmetry‐related single chains consisting of alternating SbS₃ units and Sb₃S₃ rings are bound to Sb₄S₄ rings in chair conformation. Finally, in the structure of 4 the SbS₃ and SbS₄ moieties are joined corner‐linked to form a chain of alternating SbS₄ units and (SbS₃)₃ blocks. Neighboring chains are connected into sheets that contain relatively large Sb₁₀S₁₀ heterorings. The sheets are further connected by sulfur atoms generating four atoms thick double sheets.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Hexakis(N—allylthiourea)tetracopper(I) Tetratrifluoromethanesulfonate, [Cu4{CH2=CHCH2NHC(S)NH2}6](SO3CF3)4

Hexakis(N—allylthiourea)tetracopper(I) Tetratrifluoromethanesulfonate, [Cu₄{CH₂=CHCH₂NHC(S)NH₂}₆](CF₃SO₃)₄ (sp.gr.P2₁/n, a = 13.5463(8), b = 24.129(2), c = 19.128(1)Å, β = 108.053(6)°, Z = 4, R = 0.0440 for 13548 unique reflections) was obtained by reduction of Cu(CF₃SO₃)₂ with excess of N—allylthiocarbamide in benzene medium. Four crystallographical independent Cu atoms possess trigonal environment of three S atoms of CH₂=CHCH₂NHC(S)NH₂ moiety and form Cu₄S₆⁴⁺ adamantane—like fragments. The latteres are connected with CF₃SO₃^— anions via (C)—H···F hydrogen bonds.     

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.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of a novel three-dimensional inorganic open-framework: Cd8(OH)8(SO4)4

The title compound Cd₈(OH)₈(SO₄)₄ (1) obtained under hydrothermal conditions by reacting Cd(OH)₂ with 4-aminobenzenesulfonic acid in an aqueous ethanol solution was confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystal data: P2₁/c with a?=?6.8984(4), b?=?7.5640(4), c?=?11.3919(5)?Å, β?=?119.763(2)°, V?=?516.01(5)?ų, H₈Cd₈O₂₄S₄, M _r ?=?1419.50, Z?=?1, D _c ?=?4.568?Mg?m^?3, μ?=?8.595?mm^?1, F(000)?=?648, R?=?0.023, wR?=?0.060 for 1208 observed reflections [I?>?2σ(I?)]. The crystal structure of complex 1 forms a three-dimensional (3-D) framework.     

STEREOCHEMISTRY OF (R)-2-METHYLAZIRIDINE COMPLEXES OF COBALT(III) AND DIMERIZATION OF THE LIGAND

Abstract

A cobalt(III) complex containing (R)-2-methylaziridine (R-meaz), [Co(R-meaz)(NH₃)₅]³⁺, was prepared and the two diastereomers arising from the presence of the chiral nitrogen atom (N(R) and N(S)) were separated by column chromatography. Molecular mechanics calculations estimated the N(R)-isomer to be more stable. This result was supported by the x-ray structure determination of the more abundant (ca. 94%) isomer, N(R)-[Co(R-meaz)(NH₃)₅]Br₃H₂O. Crystal data: monoclinic, P2₁, a = 7.357(1), b = 9.780(1), c = 10.426(1) Å, μ = 93.58(1)°, V= 748.7(3) ų, Z= 2. Kinetic studies of isomerization (epimerization) between the two isomers revealed that inversion at the nitrogen center was very slow (5 × 10^?2 M^?1 S^?1at 25 °C). The small rate constant seems to be related to the strained three-membered structure of the meaz ligand. The reaction of Na₃[Co(N0₂)6] and R-meaz yielded a complex containing two dimerized R-meaz chelates, trans-[Co(NO₂)2(di-R-meaz)₂] (di-R-meaz =RR)-α,2-dimethyl-l-aziridineethanamine). The crystal strucrure of trans-[Co(NO₂)₂ (di-R-meaz)₂]C1O₄H₂O was established by x-ray crystallography. Crystal data: orthorhombic, P2₁2₁2₁, a = 11.784(6), b = 21.023(9), c = 8.608(7) Å, V = 2133(2) ų, Z = 4.     

Synthesis,crystal and molecular structure of [Na(B15C5)+]2[Hg3Cl8]2-·H2O

A crystal complex with the formula [Na(B15C5)⁺]₂ [Hg₃Cl₈]^2-·H₂O was synthesized by the reaction of benzo-15-crown-5 with sodium chloride and mercuric chloride. Its crystal and molecular structures were determined by X-ray diffraction. Crystal data: monoclinic, space group P2/n with cell dimensions of a= 17.809(4) Å, b= 13.938(4) Å, c= 17.984(4) Å, β=107.14°, Z=4, V= 4266.2 Ų. R and R_w are 0.043 and 0.053, respectively. The results obtained by spectral analysis are consistent with those of the structural analysis.     

New compounds in the cesium sulfobromide rhenium octahedral cluster chemistry: syntheses and crystal structures of Cs4Re6S8Br6 and Cs2Re6S8Br4

The exploration of the CsReSBr system, in order to identify new phases based on octahedral cluster anions, has produced single crystals of Cs₄Re₆S₈Br₆ (1) (trigonal, space group P-6c2, a=9.7825 (3) Å, c=18.7843 (5) Å, V=1556.77 (1) ų, Z=2, density=5.09 g cm⁻³, μ=36.07 mm⁻¹) and Cs₂Re₆S₈Br₄ (2) (monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, a=6.3664 (1) Å, b=18.4483 (4) Å, c=9.3094 (2) Å, β=104.2618 (8)°, V=1059.69 (4) ų, Z=2, density=6.14 g cm⁻³, μ=45.83 mm⁻¹). These two compounds have been obtained by high-temperature solid state route. Their structures have been solved and refined from single crystal X-ray diffraction data. The structure of Cs₄Re₆S₈Br₆ presents isolated anionic cluster units inscribed in a (Cs⁺)₁₂ cuboctahedron and the one of Cs₂Re₆S₈Br₄ exhibits ReS^i-a,a-iRe inter-unit bridges. The framework of the latter presents then a strongly 1-D character.