(4‐Aminopyridine‐κN1)(phthalocyaninato‐κ4N)zinc(II) tetrahydrofuran disolvate

The title compound, [Zn(C₃₂H₁₆N₈)(C₅H₆N₂)]·2C₄H₈O, consists of one (phthalocyaninato)zinc (ZnPc) unit, a coordinated 4‐aminopyridine (4‐ap) molecule and two tetrahydrofuran (THF) solvent molecules. The central Zn atom is (4+1)‐coordinated by four isoindole N atoms of the Pc core and by the pyridine N atom of 4‐aminopyridine. The Zn atom is displaced by 0.4464 (8) Å from the isoindole N₄ plane towards the pyridine N atom. The crystal structure is stabilized by intermolecular amine–phthalocyaninate N—H...N hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions between the aggregated Pc rings, which form molecular layers, and by weak van der Waals interactions between the layers. As well as hindering the aggregation of ZnPc molecules by occupying an axial position, the amino group will add new interactions which will favor applications of ZnPc, for example, as a sensitizer of photodynamic therapy.     

Aqua(phthalocyaninato‐κ4N)magnesium(II) 3‐chloropyridine disolvate

The structure of the title compound, [Mg(C₃₂H₁₆N₈)(H₂O)]·2C₅H₄ClN, comprises MgPcH₂O [Pc is phthalocyaninate(2−)] and 3‐chloropyridine solvent molecules interacting via O—H...N hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions. The central Mg atom is (4+1)‐coordinated by four equatorial isoindole N atoms of the macrocycle and by the O atom of an axial water molecule. The MgPcH₂O molecule is not planar, the Mg atom being displaced by 0.496 (2) Å from the isoindole N₄ plane towards the water O atom. MgPcH₂O molecules related by a twofold screw axis interact via O—H...N_azamethine hydrogen bonds, forming a polymeric chain along the b axis, while those related by inversion centres form π–π interacting dimers.     

Azidokomplexe von Vanadium(IV) und Vanadium(V): (Ph4P)2[VOCl2(μ‐N3)]2 und (Ph4P)2[VOCl(μ‐N3)(N3)2]2

Azido Complexes of Vanadium(IV) and Vanadium(V): (Ph₄P)₂[VOCl₂(μ‐N₃)]₂ and (Ph₄P)₂[VOCl(μ‐N₃)(N₃)₂]₂ (Ph₄P)₂[VOCl₂(μ‐N₃)]₂ ( 1 ) was prepared by reaction of (Ph₄P)[VO₂Cl₂] with trimethylsilylazide in the molar ratio 1:2 in dichloromethane solution to give dark green, moisture sensitive, non‐explosive single crystals. The reaction is accompanied by the formation of the dark blue side‐product (Ph₄P)₂[VOCl(μ‐N₃)(N₃)₂]₂ ( 2a ), which can be obtained as the main product by application of a large excess of Me₃SiN₃. Dark blue needles of 2a crystallize spontaneously from the CH₂Cl₂ solution within one hour at 4 °C. After standing at 4 °C under its mother liquid within 24 hours a first‐order phase transition of 2a occurs forming dark blue prismatic single crystals of 2b . According to single crystal X‐ray structure determinations, 2a and 2b crystallize in the same type of space group , however, with different lattice dimensions. The vanadium(IV) complex 1 is characterized by X‐ray structure determination and by vibrational spectroscopy (IR, Raman) as well as by EPR spectroscopy, whereas 2b is characterized by IR spectroscopy. 1 : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, a = 1009.5(1), b = 1226.6(2), c = 1943.0(2) pm, β = 98.42(1)°, R₁ = 0.0672. The complex anion forms centrosymmetric units with V₂N₂‐four‐membered rings with a V···V distance of 335.6(1) pm and coordination number five on the vanadium(IV) atoms. 2a : Space group , Z = 1, a = 1089.0(2), b = 1097.1(2), c = 1310.1(2) pm, α = 92.99(1)°, β = 106.12(2)°, γ = 117.05(2)°, V = 1309.8(4) ų, d_calc. = 1.440 g·cm^?3, R₁ = 0.0384. The complex anion forms centrosymmetric units of symmetry C_i with V₂N₂ four‐membered rings and VN bond lengths of 200.4(3) and 234.4(2) pm, respectively. The non‐bonding V···V distance amounts to 356.2(1) pm. 2b : Space group , Z = 1, a = 1037.3(2), b = 1157.6(2), c = 1177.2(2) pm, α = 98.48(2)°, ° = 103.82(2)°, γ = 106.33(2)°, V = 1281.8(4) ų, d_calc. = 1.471 g·cm^?3, R₁ = 0.0724. The structure of the complex anion is similar to the anion of 2a with VN bond lengths of the four‐membered V₂N₂ ring of 203.3(4) and 235.2(4) pm, respectively, and a non‐bonding V···V distance of 357.5(1) pm.     

Tetraazidodiammincobaltate(III): Cis-[Co(N3)4(NH3)2]− und [Co(N3)4en]−

Tetra-azidodiamminecobaltates(III): cis-[Co(N₃)₄(NH₃)₂]^? and [Co(N₃)₄en]^? The preparation and the properties of complexes containing the anions cis-[Co(N₃)₄(NH₃)₂]^? and [Co(N₃)₄en]^? are described. The compounds [Co(NH₃)₆][Co(N₃)₄(NH₃)₂ · H₂O], [Co(N₃)₂(NH₃)₄][Co(N₃)₄(NH₃)₂], [As(C₆H₅)₄][Co(N₃)₄en], cis- and trans-[Co(N₃)₂en₂][Co(N₃)₄en] have been isolated.     

[Te6N8(TeCl4)4]—Tellurium Nitride Stabilized by Tellurium Tetrachloride

Shielding by four TeCl ₄ molecules is observed for the distorted rhombic dodecahedron core of the tellurium nitride Te₆N₈ (see picture). With the characterization of this structure, the composition of the tellurium nitride discovered 100 years ago has now been determined. As a result of the shielding effect, the explosive character of the nitride is lost.     

Diaquabis(4‐fluorobenzoato‐κO)bis(nicotinamide‐κN)cobalt(II)

The title compound, [Co(C₇H₄FO₂)₂(C₆H₆N₂O)₂(H₂O)₂], is a three‐dimensional hydrogen‐bonded supramolecular complex. The Co^II ion resides on a centre of symmetry and is in an octahedral coordination environment comprising two pyridyl N atoms, two carboxylate O atoms and two O atoms from water molecules. Intermolecular N—H...O and O—H...O hydrogen bonds produce R₃²(6), R₂²(12) and R₂²(16) rings, which lead to two‐dimensional chains. An extensive three‐dimensional network of C—H...F, N—H...O and O—H...O hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions are responsible for crystal stabilization.     

Die Kristallstruktur von (Ph4P)2[Be4Cl4(μ‐N3)6]

Suitable single crystals for X‐ray analysis of the recently published azido beryllate (Ph₄P)₂[Be₄Cl₄(μ‐N₃)₆] ( 1 ) [1] were obtained by a modified synthetic route, and the crystal structure of 1 was determined. The compound crystallizes isotypically with the corresponding bromo derivative [1] in the space group C2/c with 12 formula units per unit cell. Lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 4125.5(1), b = 2001.7(1), c = 2050.4(1) pm, β = 101.05 (1)°, R₁ = 0.0359. The structure contains adamantanlike dianions [Be₄Cl₄(μ‐N₃)₆]^2? with a Be₄N₆ core forming by the bridging function of the α‐nitrogen atoms of the azido groups.     

Crystal Structures of (PPh3)2Pd(N3)2, (AsPh3)2Pd(N3)2, (2‐Chloropyridine)2Pd(N3)2, [(AsPh4)2][Pd2(N3)4Cl2], [(PNP)2][Pd(N3)4], [(AsPh4)2][Pt(N3)4] · 2 H2O,and [(AsPh4)2][Pt(N3)6]

The crystal structures of the monomeric palladium(II) azide complexes of the type L₂Pd(N₃)₂ (L = PPh₃ ( 1 ), AsPh₃ ( 2 ), and 2‐chloropyridine ( 3 )), the dimeric [(AsPh₄)₂][Pd₂(N₃)₄Cl₂] ( 4 ), the homoleptic azido palladate [(PNP)₂][Pd(N₃)₄] ( 5 ) and the homoleptic azido platinates [(AsPh₄)₂][Pt(N₃)₄] · 2 H₂O ( 6 ) and [(AsPh₄)₂][Pt(N₃)₆] ( 7 ) were determined by X‐ray diffraction at single crystals. 1 and 2 are isotypic and crystallize in the triclinic space group P1. 1 , 2 and 3 show terminal azide ligands in trans position. In 4 the [Pd₂(N₃)₄Cl₂]^2– anions show end‐on bridging azide groups as well as terminal chlorine atoms and azide ligands. The anions in 5 and 6 show azide ligands in equal positions with almost local C_4h symmetry at the platinum and palladium atom respectively. The metal atoms show a planar surrounding. The [Pt(N₃)₆]^2– anions in 7 are centrosymmetric (idealized S₆ symmetry) with an octahedral surrounding of six nitrogen atoms at the platinum centers.     

Poly[μ4‐sulfido‐tris(thiocyanato‐κN)tris(μ3‐1,2,4‐triazolato‐κ3N1:N2:N4)tetrazinc(II)]: a three‐dimensional zinc sulfide coordination polymer

The title compound, [Zn₄(C₂H₂N₃)₃(NCS)₃S]_n, is a three‐dimensional coordination polymer consisting of tetrahedral SZn₄ clusters bridged by triazole ligands. In the tetrahedral unit, three Zn atoms are connected to six bridging triazolate ligands, whereas the fourth Zn atom (site symmetry 3m) is bonded to three terminal thiocyanate anions that protrude into the void space created by the Zn–triazolate network. The network prototype is simple cubic, but a strong distortion along a body diagonal and the imposition of a polar direction by the arrangement of the molecular constituents lead to the trigonal space group R3m. This study demonstrates the use of the 3‐mercapto‐1,2,4‐triazole ligand as an effective source for sulfide ions in the synthesis of sulfide‐based coordination polymers.     

The Molybdenum(V) and Tungsten(VI) Oxoazides [MoO(N3)3], [MoO(N3)3⋅2 CH3CN], [(bipy)MoO(N3)3], [MoO(N3)5]2−, [WO(N3)4], and [WO(N3)4⋅CH3CN]

A series of novel molybdenum(V) and tungsten(VI) oxoazides was prepared starting from [MOF₄] (M=Mo, W) and Me₃SiN₃. While [WO(N₃)₄] was formed through fluoride–azide exchange in the reaction of Me₃SiN₃ with WOF₄ in SO₂ solution, the reaction with MoOF₄ resulted in a reduction of Mo^VI to Mo^V and formation of [MoO(N₃)₃]. Carried out in acetonitrile solution, these reactions resulted in the isolation of the corresponding adducts [MoO(N₃)₃?2 CH₃CN] and [WO(N₃)₄?CH₃CN]. Subsequent reactions of [MoO(N₃)₃] with 2,2′‐bipyridine and [PPh₄][N₃] resulted in the formation and isolation of [(bipy)MoO(N₃)₃] and [PPh₄]₂[MoO(N₃)₅], respectively. Most molybdenum(V) and tungsten(VI) oxoazides were fully characterized by their vibrational spectra, impact, friction and thermal sensitivity data and, in the case of [WO(N₃)₄?CH₃CN], [(bipy)MoO(N₃)₃], and [PPh₄]₂[MoO(N₃)₅], by their X‐ray crystal structures.