Synthesis,crystal structures,and characterization of copper(II) carboxylate complexes incorporating 1,10-phenanthroline and bipyridine

A series of Cu(II) carboxylate complexes (carboxylate?=?2-fluorobenzoic acid (2-HFBA) or 4-fluorobenzoic acid (4-HFBA)) containing either one chelating 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) or 2,2′-bipyridine (bipy) have been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy, and thermal analyses. In [Cu(bipy)(H₂O)(2-FBA)₂] (1), [Cu(bipy)(H₂O)(4-FBA)₂] (3), and [Cu(phen)(H₂O)(2-FBA)₂] (4), Cu is five-coordinate in a square pyramidal geometry and four-coordinate in [Cu(phen)(2-FBA)₂] (2). The four complexes are extended into 1-D chains through hydrogen-bonding and π?···?π interactions in 1 and 4, only hydrogen-bonding in 2, and π?···?π interactions in 3. These contacts lead to aggregation and supramolecular self-assembly.     

Direct electrochemical synthesis and characterization of cobalt and nickel complexes with 2-pyridinone and 2-pyridinemethanethiol-1-oxide

Summary The electrochemical oxidation of anodic metals (nickel and cobalt) in MeCN solutions of 2-pyridinone (HOpy) or 2-pyridine methanethiol-1-oxide (HPMTO) or its dimer, 2,2′-dithiodimethyldipyridine-1,1′-dioxide (DPMTO), gives the simple complexes [Ni(Opy)₂]·2H₂O, [Co(Opy)₂]·2H₂O, [Ni(PMTO)₂]·2H₂O and [Co(PMTO)₂]·3H₂O. When 2,2′-bipyridine (bipy) or 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) was added to the electrolytic phase, only three mixed complexes were obtained: [Ni(Opy)₂bipy]·H₂O, [Co·(Opy)₂phen]·H₂O and [Ni(Opy)₂phen]·5H₂O. The complexes were characterized by their elemental analyses, i.r. spectra and magnetic properties.     

Thermodynamic study of complex formation process of free base meso-tetraphenylporphyrins with dimethyl and dibutyltin(IV) dichloride: a new algorithm for a single thermometric titration

A novel, fast and easy single sample measurement has been developed based upon temperature dependence of equilibrium constant in order to determine the enthalpy and entropy changes of a complexation reaction using spectrophotometric temperature titration. The method can be used in determination of the formation constant and thermodynamic parameters of the solutions that there are difficulties in their titration where volatile compounds are studying. Knowledge of component spectra is not required for the analysis. The formation constants of the interactions of ß-di and tri-brominated meso-tetraphenylporphyrins, and meso-tetrakis(4-methylphenyl) and (4-methoxyphenyl) porphyrins with Me₂SnCl₂ and Bu₂SnCl₂, have been determined in range of 0–25 °C utilizing van’t Hoff relation, mass balance and equilibrium constant equations by an iterative least squares method with ΔH ⁰ as adjustable parameter. The outputs of analysis are the equilibrium constants, ligand and adduct spectral profiles, their concentrations as a function of temperature, the adjusted values of the standard enthalpy ΔH ⁰, and entropy ΔS ⁰ changes. The order of formation constants of the resulting 1:1 complexes decreased with increasing number of bromide substituents and increased with adding methyl and methoxy groups, and vary as H₂T(4-CH₃O)PP > H₂T(4-CH₃)PP > H₂TPP > H₂TPPBr₂ > H₂TPPBr₃ and Me₂SnCl₂ > Bu₂SnCl₂.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Monomeric Aryloxo Palladium Complexes of the Type [Pd(N–N)(OAr)(C6F5)]. Crystal Structure of [Pd(tmeda)(C6F5)(OC6H4NO2‐p)]

Mononuclear palladium‐hydroxo complexes of the type [Pd(N–N)(C₆F₅)(OH)][(N–N) = 2,2′‐bipyridine (bipy), 4,4′‐dimethyl‐2,2′‐bipyridine (Me₂bipy), 1,10‐phenantroline (phen) or N,N,N′,N′‐tetramethylethylenediamine (tmeda) react with phenols ArOH in tetrahydrofuran giving the corresponding aryloxo complexes [Pd(N–N)(C₆F₅)(OAr)]. Elemental analyses and spectroscopic (IR, ¹H and ¹⁹F) methods have been used to characterize the new complexes. The X‐ray crystal structure of [Pd(tmeda)(C₆F₅)(OC₆H₄NO₂‐p)] has been determined. In the crystal packing the planes defined by two C₆H₄ rings show a parallel orientation. There are also intermolecular C–H···F and C‐H···O hydrogen bonds.     

Synthesis,characterization, and cytotoxicity of platinum(II)/palladium(II) complexes with 4-toluenesulfonyl-L-amino acid dianion and diimine/diamine

Eight new platinum(II)/palladium(II) complexes with 4-toluenesulfonyl-L-amino acid dianion and diimine/diamine ligands, [Pd(en)(Tsile)]·H₂O (1), [Pd(bipy)(Tsile)] (2), [Pd(bipy)(Tsthr)]·0.5H₂O (3), [Pd(phen)(Tsile)]·0.5H₂O (4), [Pd(phen)(Tsthr)]·H₂O (5), [Pd(bqu)(Tsthr)]·1.5H₂O (6), [Pt(en)(Tsser)] (7), and [Pt(en)(Tsphe)]·H₂O (8), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, ¹H NMR and mass spectrometry. The crystal structure of 7 has been determined by X-ray diffraction. Cytotoxicities were tested by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide and sulforhodamine B assays. The complexes exert cytotoxicity against HL-60, Bel-7402, BGC-823, and KB cell lines with 4 having the best cytotoxicity against HL-60, Bel-7402, and BGC-823 cell lines; the compounds are less cytotoxic than cisplatin.     

Synthesis,characterization, reactivity,and electrochemical studies of manganese(IV) complexes of bis(2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde)adipoyldihydrazone

Manganese(IV) complexes [Mn^IV(npah)(H₂O)₂] (1) and [Mn^IV(npah)(A)₂]?·?nH₂O (where A?=?py (2), 2-pic (3), 3-pic (4), 4-pic (5)) and Mn^IV(npah)(NN)] (NN?=?bpy (6) and phen (7)) have been synthesized from bis(2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde)adipoyldihydrazone in methanol. The composition of the complexes has been established by elemental analyses. Complex 3 has been characterized by mass spectral data also. Structural assessment of the complexes has been based on data from molar conductance, magnetic moment, electronic, electron paramagnetic resonance, and infrared (IR) spectral studies. Molar conductances of the complexes in DMSO suggest non-electrolytes. Magnetic moment and EPR studies suggest +4 oxidation state for manganese in these complexes. Electronic spectral studies suggest six-coordinate octahedral geometry around the metal ions. IR spectra reveal that H₄npah coordinates to the metal in enol form. Reaction of the complexes with benzyl alcohol and SO₂ has been investigated. Cyclic voltammetric studies of the complexes have also been carried out.     

Novel Copper(II) Thiodibenzoic Acid Coordination Polymers by in situ Extrusion of Sulfur from 2,2′‐Dithiodibenzoic Acid and the Unique Oxidation of Disulfide to Sulfate

Slow diffusion reaction of 2,2′‐dithiodibenzoic acid (dtdb) with CuCl₂ in the presence of N‐donor ligands results in the formation of different coordination polymers where both S–S and C–S scission and oxidation of S is observed. X‐ray diffraction analysis of [Cu(tdb)(phen)(H₂O)]₂ · 2H₂O.2DMF] ( 1 ), [Cu(tdb)(py)₂(H₂O)]₂ ( 3 ), and [Cu(tdb)(bipy)(H₂O)]₂ · 0.5H₂O ( 4 ) (tdb = thiodibenzoic acid, phen = phenanthroline, py = pyridine, bipy = 2,2′‐bipyridine) show that the metal ions are coordinated to the carboxylate oxygen atoms of the in situ generated tdb ligand in a monodenate fashion. In [Cu(phen)(SO₄)₂(H₂O)₂]_n ( 2 ) and [Cu(bipy)(SO₄)₂(H₂O)₂]_n ( 5 ), the sulfur is oxidized to sulfate ions prior to coordination with the metal. Complex 1 has a dimeric structure with π–π interactions between the phen ligands, whereas 3 and 4 form 1D polymeric chains.     

Catalytic behavior of some copper(II) complexes with mixed ligands in the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide

A comparative study of the catalyzed decomposition of hydrogen peroxide using the following copper(II) complex salts, Cu(bipy)(S-threo)Cl · 3H₂O, Cu(phen)(S-threo)Cl · 2H₂O, Cu(bipy)(S-prol)Cl · 2H₂O and Cu(phen)(S-prol)Cl · 2H₂O has been made. Kinetic parameters were experimentally determined by the polarographic method at 25°C, pH 7.7 and constant ionic strength (μ = 0.1 M NaNO₃). The catalytic behavior of the chelate with 2,2′-bipyridine and S-prolinate was also studied at pH 6.5 and 8.5. The reactivity follows the sequence: [Cu(bipy)S-prol] > [Cu(phen)S-prol] > [Cu(bipy)S-threo] > [Cu(phen)S-threo]. Activation energies are very similar to each other. The pH-dependent exchange of the amino acid ligand with hydrogen peroxide seems to be a critical factor in the reaction pathway. Several reaction mechanisms are proposed.     

Quantum-chemical study of adducts of germanium halides with nitrogen-containing donors

Structural and thermodynamic characteristics of adducts GeX₄ · nL (n = 1, 2; X = F, Cl, Br; L = NH₃, py, bipy, phen) have been calculated by the B3LYP density functional theory method. The enthalpies of sublimation of complexes trans-GeX₄ · 2py and the adduct GeCl₄ · bipy have been estimated for the first time. The rearrangement energies of the donor and acceptor fragments and the Ge-N bond energies for the 1:1 and 1:2 complexes have been calculated. While the rearrangement energy for germanium halides is lower by 19–63 kJ mol^?1 than that for silicon halides, the energy of the donor-acceptor bond in the former case is slightly lower. As a result, germanium adducts are slightly more stable than silicon adducts.     

Organotin(IV) complexes with various donor ligands and their cytotoxicity against tumour cell lines. Part(I): R2SnCl2 with Schiff bases; unusual CN bond cleavage of the bases and X‐ray structures of the ionic products formed

Several Schiff bases derived from salicylaldehyde and aminopyridines were found to coordinate with Me₂SnCl₂ in 1:1 or 1:2 (tin:base) molar ratio in diethylether, depending on the nature of the Schiff base used, to form complexes of the general formula Me₂SnCl₂·L or Me₂SnCl₂·2L respectively. These Schiff bases coordinate with Ph₂SnCl₂ in a similar manner, but if the reaction is carried out in chloroform or if the product formed in ether is dissolved in chloroform then colourless to pale yellow crystals precipitated. The latter were analysed and found to be due to the ionic compounds [H₂NpyN–H⁺]₂ [Ph₂SnCl₄]^2? which were formed as a result of an unusual cleavage of the C?N bond of the Schiff bases. The Schiff bases, their Me₂SnCl₂ complexes and the ionic compounds were analyzed physicochemically and spectroscopically. The crystal structures of two of the ionic compounds showed that the cation [H₂NpyN–H⁺] binds with the anion [Ph₂SnCl₄]^2? via hydrogen bonds. The Schiff bases, their Me₂SnCl₂ complexes and the ionic compounds were screened against the three tumour cell lines, L₉₂₉, K₅₆₂ and HeLa, and the results were compared with those of the anticancer drugs, cisplatin, carboplatin and oxaliplatin. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis,Structures and DFT Studies of Imido‐bridged and (Bis)ligand‐coordinated Titanium Complexes

Syntheses and structures of five imido‐bridged dinuclear titanium complexes and two (bis)ligand‐coordinated mononuclear titanium complexes are reported. Addition of 1 or 2 equiv. of Schiff base ligand (((1H‐pyrrol‐2‐yl)methylene)amino)‐2,3‐dihydro‐1H‐inden‐2‐ol (H₂L) to Ti(NMe₂)₄ resulted in transamination with 4 equiv. of dimethylamides generating a (bis)ligand‐coordinated complex Ti(L)₂ ( 1 ). Treatment of Ti(NMe₂)₄ with 1 equiv. of ^tBuNH₂ followed by addition of 1 equiv. of H₂L afforded an imido‐bridged complex [Ti(L)(N^tBu)]₂ ( 2 ). 1:1:1:1 reaction of Ti(NMe₂)₄/RNH₂/H₂L/py(or phen) produced imido‐bridgedcomplexes [Ti(L)(NPh)(py)]₂ ( 3 ), [Ti(L)(4‐F‐PhN)(py)]₂·Tol ( 4 ·Tol), [Ti(L)(4‐Cl‐PhN)(py)]₂·Tol·THF ( 5 ·Tol·THF), [Ti(L)(4‐Br‐PhN)(py)]₂·Tol ( 6 ·Tol) and a (bis)ligand‐coordinated complex Ti(L)₂·phen ( 7 ) (py = pyridine, phen = 1,10‐phenanthroline). Attempts to prepare the monomeric titianium imido complexes were unsuccessful. DFT studies show that the assumed compound which contains Ti = N species is less stable than imido‐bridged Ti‐N(R)‐Ti complexes, providing the better understanding of the experimental results.     

Synthesis,Structure and Noncovalent Interactions Palladium（Ⅱ）Complexes with N—Benzoyl—β—phenylalaniate Dianion and Aromatic Diimine

Two palladium(II) complexes, [Pd(bipy)(BzPhe‐N,O)] and [Pd(phen)(BzPhe‐N,O)]·4H₂O were synthesized by reactions between Pd(bipy)Cl₂ and BzPheH₂ (N‐benzoyl‐β‐phenylalanine), Pd(phen) Cl₂ and BzPheH₂ in water at pH‐9, with their structures determined by X‐ray diffraction analysis. The Pd atom is coordinated by two nitrogen atoms of bipy (or phen), the deprotonated amido type nitrogen atom and one of the carboxylic oxygens of BzPhe (BzPhe = N‐benzoyl‐β‐phenylalaninate dianion). In the complex [Pd(phen) (BzFne‐N,O)] · 4H₂O, the side chain of phenylalanine is located above and approximately parallels to the coordination plane. Both the aromatic‐aromatic stacking interaction between the phenyl ring of phenylalanine and phen, and the metal ion‐aromatic interaction between the phenyl ring of phenylalanine and Pd(II) were observed. [Pd(bipy)(BzPhe‐N,O)] has the phenylalanyl side chain oriented outwards from the coordination plane, which is mainly due to the interaction between the carbonyl oxygen atom of the amido group and the phenyl ring of phenylalanine. The reason for the different orientation of phenylalanyl side chain in the complexes was suggested.     

Synthesis and characterization of heterobimetallic Ni(II)–Zn(II) complexes from bis(2-hydroxy-1 -naphthaldehyde)succinoyldihydrazone

Monometallic zinc(II) and nickel(II) complexes, [Zn(H₂nsh)(H₂O)] (1) and [Ni(H₂nsh)(H₂O)₂] (2), have been synthesized in methanol by template method from bis(2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde)succinoyldihydrazone (H₄nsh). Reaction of monometallic complexes with alternate metal(II) acetates as a transmetallator in 1 : 3 molar ratio resulted in the formation of heterobimetallic complexes [NiZn(nsh)(A)₃] and [ZnNi(nsh)(A′)₂] (A = H₂O (3), py (4), 2-pic (5), 3-pic (6), 4-pic (7)), (A′ = H₂O (8), py (9), 2-pic (10), 3-pic (11), and 4-pic (12)). The complexes have been characterized by elemental analyzes, mass spectra, molar conductance, magnetic moments, electronic, EPR, and IR spectroscopies. All of the complexes are non-electrolytes. Monometallic zinc(II) is diamagnetic while monometallic nickel(II) complex and all heterobimetallic complexes are paramagnetic. The metal centers in heterobimetallic complexes are tethered by dihydrazone and naphthoxo bridging. Zinc(II) is square pyramidal; nickel(II) is six-coordinate distorted octahedral except [ZnNi(nsh)(A)₂], in which nickel(II) has square-pyramidal geometry. The displacement of metal center in monometallic complexes by metal ion has been observed in the resulting heterobimetallic complexes.     

Synthesis,characterization and crystal structures of Ni(II), Cd(II) complexes with N -(2-propionic acid)-salicyloyl hydrazone and bipy/phen

The ligand N-(2-propionic acid)-salicyloyl hydrazone(H₃L, 1) and its new transition metal(II) complexes [NiHL(bipy)H₂O] (2), [CdHL(bipy)(H₂O)₂]₂·2H₂O (3) and [NiHL(phen)H₂O]·H₂O (4) (HL is a dianion, bipy?=?2,2′-bipyridine and phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline) were synthesized and characterized on the basis of elemental analyses, IR, ¹H NMR, molar conductivity and thermal analysis. Single crystal X-ray diffraction showed that 1 is in keto form and connected by hydrogen bonds to form a two-dimensional supermolecular compound. Complexes 2 and 4 have the same structure with distorted meridional octahedral geometry with 1 as a tridentate ligand with keto-form coordination by azomethine, carboxyl O and acyl O. In 3, ligand 1 bridges two Cd(II) atoms by μ ₂-O of carboxyl. H-bonding is an important weak interaction for constructing supermolecular frameworks. There are π–π interactions between bipy or phen rings in 3 or 4, respectively.     

119Sn mössbauer,IR, 1H NMR spectroscopic and thermal decomposition studies on organotin(IV) adducts with glycylglycine

The complexes R₂SnCl₂·(H₂glygly), (H₂glygly = glycylglycine) (R = Me, Buⁿ, Octⁿ, Ph) and RSnCl₃·(H₂glygly)     

Palladium(II), platinum(II) and platinum(IV) complexes of 2-mercapto-3-phenyl-4-quinazolinone: Reactions of palladium(II) chloride and platinum (IV) chloride with 2-mercapto-3-phenyl-4-quinazolinone in the presence and absence of variousN-heterocyclic bases

Summary Reactions of 2-mercapto-3-phenyl-4-quinazolinone (LH) with PdCl₂ · 2H₂O and PtCl₄ · 5H₂O lead to the formation of [ML₂ complexes (M = Pd^II or Pt^II). Reactions of PdCl₂ · 2H₂O with LH in the presence ofN-heterocyclic bases yield compounds of type [PdLClB], (B = py, 3-pic, (o-phen)_1/2, and (bipy)_1/2) or Pd(LH)Cl(imz). PtCl₄] · 5H₂O reacts with LH in the presence of variousN-heterocyclic bases to give [PtL₂B] compounds (B = py, 3-pic, (o-phen)_1/2 or (pyrm)_1/2) and [PtL₂BCl] (B = imz or pz). These complexes have been characterised on the basis of analytical, i.r. and electronic spectral and magnetic measurement studies, and tentative structures for them are proposed.     

Synthesis and Spectroscopic Characterization of New Lead(II) Thiosaccharinates. Molecular Structure of Bis(thiosaccharinato)tetrakis(pyridine)dilead(II) and Thiosaccharinato‐bis(1,10‐phenantroline)lead(II) Thiosaccharinate

Four new lead(II) thiosaccharinate complexes: [Pb(tsac)₂H₂O] (1) (tsac: thiosaccharinate anion), [Pb₂(tsac)₄(py)₄] (2) (py: pyridine), [Pb(tsac)(o‐phen)₂](tsac)·CH₃CN (3) (o‐phen: 1,10‐phenantroline), and [Pb(tsac)₂(bipy)] (4) (bipy: 2,2′‐bipyridine) were prepared. The infrared and electronic spectra as well as the thermal analysis of all the compounds were recorded and discussed. The thiosaccharinate anion acts in three different coordination forms, one of then reported for the first time. The crystal structures of complexes 2 and 3 have been determined by single crystal X‐ray diffractometry. In complex 2 , two monomeric moieties are joined together forming a symmetric bis‐μ‐sulphur bridged dimer by interaction of two lead(II) atoms through the exocyclic sulphur atoms of two thiosaccharinate ligands. The seven‐fold coordination sphere of each lead atom is completed by two pyridine nitrogen atoms and by another sulfur and two nitrogen atoms of the thiosaccharinate anions. In complex 3 , the lead(II) atom is coordinated by four nitrogen atoms of two 1,10‐phenantroline molecules and by the sulfur and nitrogen atoms of one thiosaccharinate ion. The second anion has an electrostatic interaction with the nucleus.     

Ligand Substitution Reactions on Aquapentachloro‐ and Hexachloroplatinic Acid — Synthesis and Characterization of Tetrachloroplatinum(IV) Complexes with Heterocyclic N,N Donors

Reactions of aquapentachloroplatinic acid, (H₃O)[PtCl₅(H₂O)]·2(18C6)·6H₂O ( 1 ) (18C6 = 18‐crown‐6), and H₂[PtCl₆]·6H₂O ( 2 ) with heterocyclic N, N donors (2, 2′‐bipyridine, bpy; 4, 4′‐di‐tert‐butyl‐2, 2′‐bipyridine, tBu₂bpy; 1, 10‐phenanthroline, phen; 4, 7‐diphenyl‐1, 10‐phenanthroline, Ph₂phen; 2, 2′‐bipyrimidine, bpym) afforded with ligand substitution platinum(IV) complexes [PtCl₄(N∩N)] (N∩N = bpy, 3a ; tBu₂bpy, 3b ; Ph₂phen, 5 ; bpym, 7 ) and/or with protonation of N, N donor yielding (R₂phenH)₂[PtCl₆] (R = H, 4a ; Ph, 4b ) and (bpymH)⁺ ( 8 ). With UV irradiation Ph₂phen and bpym reacted with reduction yielding platinum(II) complexes [PtCl₂(N∩N)] (N∩N = Ph₂phen, 6 ; bpym, 9 ). Identities of all complexes were established by microanalysis as well as by NMR (¹H, ¹³C, ¹⁹⁵Pt) and IR spectroscopic investigations. Molecular structures of [PtCl₄(bpym)]·MeOH ( 7 ) and [PtCl₂(Ph₂phen)] ( 6 ) were determined by X‐ray diffraction analyses. Differences in reactivity of bpy/bpym and phen ligands are discussed in terms of calculated structures of complexes [PtCl₅(N∩N)]^— with monodentately bound N, N ligands (N∩N = bpy, 10a ; phen, 10b ; bpym, 10c ).     

Photosubstitution reactions in potassium octacyanomolybdate(IV) and octacyanotungstate(IV) in the presence of 1,10-phenanthroline and 2,2-́bipyridyl

Substitution reactions take place following the photonic excitation of aqueous K₄M(CN)₈ (where M = Mo or W) in the presence of 1,10-phenanthroline and 2,2$\text{-}\text{?}$bipyridyl. Changes in absorbance with time show that the overall reaction is dependent on photochemical activation of potassium octacyanomolybdate(IV) and -tungstate(IV). The species [K₂Mo(CN)₄(OH)₂(phen)], [K₂W(CN)₄(OH)₂(phen)], [K₂Mo(CN)₄(OH)₂(bipy)] and [K₂W(CN)₄(OH)₂(bipy)] exist in solution. The final photosubstitution products [Mo(OH)₃(CN)(phen)₂] · 2H₂O], [Mo(OH)₃(CN)(bipy)₂] · 3H₂O, [W(OH)₃(CN)(phen)₂] · 2H₂O and [W(OH)₃(CN)(bipy)₂] · H₂O have been isolated in the solid state. Their IR spectra have been discussed. The quantum yield of the photosubstitution reactions has been determined and its variation with change of concentration of the complex as well as the H⁺ ion concentration has been studied.     

Electrochemical synthesis of Nickel(II) Complexes of schiff bases: The crystal structure of 2,2′-bipyridine bis{2-[(phenyl)iminomethyl]pyrrolato}nickel(II)

The electrochemical oxidation of anodic nickel in acetonitrile solution containing both (a) a Schiff base HL derived from H-pyrrole-2-carbaldehyde and a substituted aniline, and (b) a nitrogen ligand (1, 10-phenanthroline (phen), 2,2′-bipyridine (bipy) or pyridine (py)) yielded the mixed complexes NiL₂ · phen, NiL₂ · bipy and NiL₂ · (py)₂. The crystal structure of 2,2′-bipyridine bis{2-[(phenyl)iminomethyl]pyrrolato}nickel(II) was determined by X ray diffraction. Crystals are triclinic space group P1 , with four molecules in the unit cell of dimensions a = 12.316(1), b = 13.169(4), c = 17.251(3) Å, α = 82.67(3)°, β = 83.66(1)° and γ = 87.34(2)°, and consist of monomeric molecules in which the central NiN₆ unit has a distorted octahedral geometry.