Study of mesomorphism and laterally substituted nitro group

A novel thermotropically mesomorphic, meta-substituted nitro group of chalconyl ester series, RO-C₆H₄-COO-C₆H₃-(NO₂)-CO-CH=CH-C₆H₄OC₁₂H₂₅(n) (para) is synthesized and studied with an aim to establish the relation between molecular structure and the mesomorphism with reference to changing molecular flexibility in presence of nitro lateral group. Novel homologous series consist of thirteen homologs (C₁–C₁₈) whose mesomorphism commences from C₅ homolog as enantiotropic nematogenic with absence of smectic property, even in the monotropic condition. Transition temperatures of novel substances were determined by an optical polarizing microscope, equipped with a heating stage (POM). Textures of a nematic phase are threaded or Schlieren. N-I transition curve exhibited narrow, sharp and short odd-even effect; with deviating trend in a phase diagram. Analytical, spectral and thermal data confirmed the molecular structures of homologs. Thermal stability for nematic is 182.89°C, whose mesophase lengths minimum to maximum ranges from 17°C to 45°C and it is an upper middle ordered melting type series. Group efficiency order for nematic is series 1 > series Y > series X, as derived from comparative study of structurally similar analogous series.     

Study of mesomorphism dependence on molecular flexibility of an azoester series containing a napthyl unit

A novel azoester homologous series of liquid crystalline (LC) compounds: RO?C₆H₄-COO?C₁₀H₆-N:N-C₆H₄?OC₄H₉(n) without lateral substitution has been synthesized and studied with a view to understanding and establishing the effects of molecular structure on thermotropic LC substances with reference to tailed-end group. The novel homologous series consists of 13 homologs (C₁ to C₁₈) whose nematogenic and smectogenic mesomorphism commences enantiotropically from C₆ and C₁₂ members of the series, respectively. The C₁₂–C₁₈ homologs are smectogenic and C₆–C₁₈ are nematogenic, of which C₁₂–C₁₈ homologs are smectogenic plus nematogenic. The C₁–C₅ homologs are nonmesogenic. Transition temperatures and the textures of the homologs were determined and identified by an optical polarizing microscope (POM) equipped with a heating stage. Textures of a nematic phase are threaded or Schlieren and that of the smectic phase are of the type A or C. Transition curves Cr-M/I, Sm-N and N-I of a phase diagram behaved in normal manner except N-I transition temperature of C₁₀ homolog which deviated by 9°C–10°C from normal behavior. N-I transition curve exhibited odd-even effect. Analytical, spectral, and thermal data confirms the molecular structures of homologs. Thermal stability for smectic and nematic are 115.5°C and 138.5°C, respectively whose corresponding mesophaselengths are varied from 10.0°C to 16.0°C and 13.0°C to 24.0°C, respectively. Group efficiency order for smectic and nematic are derived from comparative study of structurally similar analogous series; as smectic: ?OC₄H₉ (n) > ?CH₃ > ?H; Nematic: ?H > ?OC₄H₉ (n) > ?CH₃     

Crystal structure and spectroscopic studies of a new organic monohydrogenmonophosphate dihydrate

The crystal synthesis and structure of a new organic monohydrogenmophosphate (3,4‐Cl₂‐CH₂C₆H₃NH₃)₂HPO₄·2H₂O are reported. This compound crystallizes in the monoclinic P2₁/n with a = 9.081(7) Å, b = 6.501(5) Å, c = 35.423(12) Å, β = 91.09(5)°, V = 2090.9(2) ų, and Z = 4. Crystal structure was solved and refined to R = 0.042, using 2543 independent reflections. It can be described by inorganic layers, including the HPO₄^‐ anions and the H₂O molecules, parallel to (a, b) planes and situated at z = 0 and z = 1/2. The interlayer spacing is occupied by the organic molecules which perform different interactions around the 3D network cohesion. A characterization of this compound by solid‐state (¹³C, ³¹P) MAS NMR and IR spectroscopies is also reported. (© 2007 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Structural Analysis of Bisphenol-A and its Methylene,Sulfur, and Oxygen Bridged Bisphenol Analogs

The molecular structures of bisphenol-A, C(CH₃)₂(p-C₆H₄OH)₂ (monoclinic, P2₁/n, a = 11.1940(6) Å, b = 18.738(1) Å, c = 17.8623(9) Å, β = 100.571(1)°), its methylene (CH₂) and heteroatom (S, O) bridged analogs, CH₂(p-C₆H₄OH)₂ (monoclinic, P2₁/n, a = 5.4351(1) Å, b = 20.7895(3) Å, c = 8.8432(1) Å, β = 93.419(1)°), S(p-C₆H₄OH)₂ (monoclinic, P2₁/n, a = 5.5115(1) Å, b = 21.0666(2) Å, c = 8.6917(1) Å, β = 92.962(1)°) and O(p-C₆H₄OH)₂ (orthorhombic, Pbcn, a = 5.2745(5) Å, b = 8.2724(8) Å, c = 22.085(2) Å), have been determined by X-ray diffraction at 115 K, revealing structural differences in the series of compounds. The results show that the C_aryl–X_bridge–C_aryl angles (X_bridge = C(CH₃)₂, CH₂, S, O) span a range greater than 14°. The dihedral angle between the planes of the hydroxyphenyl groups also varies according to the identity of the bridging group, varying from 67.24(2)° in S(p-C₆H₄OH)₂ to 85.82(4)° in C(CH₃)₂(p-C₆H₄OH)₂. In addition, the pitch angle, which more accurately describes the propeller-like nature of these bisphenolic compounds, varies from 39.88(3)° in S(p-C₆H₄OH)₂ to 59.62(7)° in C(CH₃)₂(p-C₆H₄OH)₂. Ab initio electronic structure calculations predict very similar bond lengths and angles to those observed crystallographically; however, the predicted dihedral angles and pitch angles are quite different, suggesting that these features are greatly influenced by crystal packing.     

Synthesis and structure of (NH4)4[(DMF)2Mo8O26]· 2CH3CH2OH·2H2O (DMF= N , N -dimethylformamide)

A new organic-inorganic hybrid γ-octamolybdate complex, (NH₄)₄[(C₃H₇NO)₂Mo₈O₂₆]·2CH₃CH₂OH·2H₂O was synthesized from the mixture of ethanol, DMF, 4-aminobenzoic acid, (NH₄)₆Mo₇O₂₄·4H₂O, HCl and H₂O. The structure was determined by X-ray crystallography. It crystallizes in monoclinic P2₁/n space group with the crystal cell parameters of a = 8.8825(4), b = 21.1608(10), c = 11.1343(6) ?, β = 104.7720(10)°, V = 2023.64(17) ?³ and Z = 2. The crystal X-ray analysis shows that two DMF molecules are bound to γ-octamolybdate anion. The molecular structure is stabilized by the complex hydrogen bonding.     

Growth of Er2(SO4)3 ⋅ 8H2O crystals and study of their structure and properties

New crystals of the composition Er₂(SO₄)₃ ? 8H₂O have been synthesized by the method similar to that used for synthesis of (CH₃)₂NH₂Al(SO₄)₂ ? 6H₂O. The synthesized crystals were studied by the X-ray diffraction method. The crystals are monoclinic C2/c) and contain no (CH₃)₂NH₂ ions. It is established that, contrary to DMAAS crystals, Er₂(SO₄)₃ ? 8H₂O crystals undergo no phase transitions and possess neither ferroelectric nor ferroelastic properties.     

Crystal structure and phase transition in the compound [C6H5CH2NH(CH3)2]TlCl4

The N‐N dimethyl benzylammonium tetrachlorothallate (III) [C₆H₅CH₂NH(CH₃)₂]TlCl₄ crystallizes in the monoclinic system P2₁/n at room temperature with the following unit cell dimensions: a = 7.725(3) Å, b = 14.080(5) Å, c = 13.697(4) Å, β = 91.2(2)° with Z = 4. The structure shows a layer arrangement perpendicular to the b axis: planes of [TlCl₄]^‐ tetrahedra alternate with planes of [C₆H₅CH₂NH(CH₃)₂]⁺ cations. The cohesion of the atomic arrangement is ensured by hydrogen bonds N‐H…Cl. Differential scanning calorimetric and optical birefringence measurements reveals a phase transition at T = 339K. Raman spectroscopic study and dielectric measurements were performed to discuss the mechanism of the phase transition. (© 2007 WILEY ‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Growth,Morphology, Structure and Properties of Na3BaCl5 2H2O Crystals

Single crystals of Na₃BaCl₅ 2H₂O were obtained from saturated aqueous solutions at two different temperatures (27° C and 32° C). The crystal size increases with increasing temperature. The crystals obtained were subjected to a systematic morphological, X-ray and thermal analyses. The study of as-grown crystal morphology and surface morphology of Na₃BaCl₅ 2H₂O crystals clearly indicate the requirement of a slow rate of evaporation at temperatures 27 to 28° C, moderate supersaturation in order to obtain high quality single crystals of Na₃BaCl₅ 2H₂O. The X-ray diffraction studies give the following cell parameters for the title compound: monoclinic, P21/n, a = 8.5773(9), b = 9.5502(4), c = 5.2873(3) A, β =92.069°, V = 432.8 A³, Z = 2. The study of TGA curves indicate the occurrence of dehydration process at around 200° C and not the decomposition of the compound. Similarly, the low temperature DSC study indicates a thermal anomaly at 267 K, and the high temperature DSC study (323 K to 873 K) indicates the transition from dihydrate to monohydrate and in turn anhydrous state at 454.6 K for Na₃BaCl₅ 2H₂O crystals. Thus both the TGA and DSC curves conclude that the Na₃BaCl₅ 2H₂O crystals contain two molecules of water of crystallization and its molecular formula is Na₃BaCl₅ 2H₂O.     

The Crystal and Molecular Structure of 4'-Cyanophenyl-4-n-Pentylbenzoate

The crystal and molecular structure of the title compound with the formula C₅H¹¹—C₆H₄—COO—C₆H₄—CN (CPPB) has been determined by X-ray diffraction methods. CPPB crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with eight molecules in a unit cell of dimensions a = 15.268(2) Å, b = 9.165(1) Å, c = 24.031(3) Å, β = 94.67(1)°. The structure has been solved by direct methods and refined to an R value of 0.070.

The CPPB molecules adopt a stretched form and are packed in an approximate parallel imbricated mode, the molecular long axes making an angle of about 5° with the crystal c axis. The molecular geometry and packing are discussed in relation to the mesomorphic behavior of CPPB.     

Synthesis and structural characterization of [Ni(Me2NCH2CH2CH2N=CHC6H4O)2]

The synthesis, properties, and X-ray crystal structure of a Ni(II) complex of the tridentate Schiff base ligand Me₂NCH₂CH₂CH₂N=CHC₆H₄OH(LH) are described. The complex crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c, with a = 10.180(2), b = 15.169(3), c = 15.293(4) Å, = 106.69(2)°, and Z = 4. The Ni atom shows a distorted fac-octahedral geometry, with the two Ni—N(Me₂) bonds being significantly longer than the two Ni—N(imino) bonds, 2.284(9), 2.310(9) vs. 2.051(2), 2.055(2) Å.     

Interaction of cystamine with palladium(II) monoethanolaminate complex: Crystal structure of [Pd(NH2CH2CH2OH)4][Pd6(NH2CH2CH2S)8]Cl6 · 5H2O

The new compound [Pd(NH₂CH₂CH₂OH)₄][Pd₆(NH₂CH₂CH₂S)₈]Cl₆ · 5H₂O (I) is synthesized and its crystal structure is determined. The crystals are monoclinic, a = 25.625(6) Å, b = 9.633(5) Å, c = 24.847(7) Å, β = 91.47(2)°, Z = 4, and space group C2/c. The structural units of crystals I are the centrosymmetric hexanuclear [Pd₆(NH₂CH₂CH₂S)₈]⁴⁺ cations, the mononuclear [Pd(NH₂CH₂CH₂OH)4]²⁺ cations with C ₂ symmetry, the Cl^? anions, and crystallization water molecules. In the hexanuclear cation, the interaction between the Pd atoms occurs through the S atoms of the mercaptoethylaminate ligands. The Pd(2) and Pd(3) atoms and the ligands form two metallochelate fragments in which the N and S atoms are located in cis positions. The average lengths of the Pd-S and Pd-N bonds are equal to 2.274(1) and 2.074(6) Å, respectively. The metallochelate fragments are joined to each other and to their centrosymmetric analogues through the Pd(1) atom, which coordinates four S atoms [the average Pd-S_av bond length is 2.332(1) Å]. In the mononuclear cation, the Pd(4) atom coordinates four N atoms of the monoethylaminate ligands [the Pd-N bond lengths are 2.045(6) and 2.056(6) Å]. The shortest Pd?Pd distance is equal to 3.207(1) Å. The bonding in the structure is provided by numerous hydrogen bonds with the participation of all the H₂O molecules, NH₂ groups, and Cl^? anions.     

Phase Characterization,Enthalpies and Entropies of Transition,of Five Substituted N-(1-Biphenylethylidene) Benzylamines

Five N-(1-biphenylethylidene) benzylamines expressed by the general formula C₆H₅C₆H₄C(CH₃) = N-CH₂-C₆4HX (X = H, m-F, m-Cl, M-Br and p-OCH₃) were synthesized and their thermal behavior studied within the temperature range of -75 to 250°C.

The solid-liquid, liquid-solid transition temperatures were recorded with a DSC analyzer and the thermodynamic parameters ΔH_m and ΔS_m were estimated. A relationship between these parameters and the molecular weigth was found. The compound m-fluoro N- (1-biphenylethylidene) benzylamine showed an l_i → l_n transition at 341.5°K, which was better observed by cooling the sample at 10°C/min. The liquid crystal behavior was confirmed by cross polarized microscopy.     

Crystal structure of 5-(2′-aminophenyl)-2-dimethylamino-1,3,4-thiadiazole

The crystal structure of 5-(2′-Aminophenyl)-2-dimethylamino-1,3,4-thiazole is determined by X-ray diffraction. The compound is prepared by an unusual recyclization of 3-N, N-dimethylthioureidoquinazolin-4(3H)-one. The crystal is monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 7.420(2) Å, b = 10.466(5) Å, c = 14.752(9) Å, β = 109.2(4)°, ρ_calcd = 1.359 g/cm³, and Z = 4 for the C₁₀H₁₂N₄S composition. The molecule consists of the thiadiazole and phenyl rings and the dimethylamine N(CH₃)₂ and amine NH₂ groups attached to the rings. The molecule as a whole is planar. The dihedral angle between the rings is 8.9°. The N(1) and N(4) atoms in the molecule are bound through the intramolecular interaction (2.76 Å). Molecules, which are linked in pairs by antiparallel hydrogen bonds, form a framework structure.     

Molecular flexibility dependence mesomorphism

A novel series of chalconyl homologue derivatives with RO.C₆H₄.COO.C₆H₄.CO.CH:CH-C₆H₄.N.(CH₃)₂ (Para) have been synthesized and thermotropically studied with a view to understanding and establishing the effect of molecular structure on mesomorphic behavior of the novel homologues. The series consists of thirteen homologues (C₁ to C₁₈). C₇ to C₁₈ homologues are smectogenic, C₄ to C₁₈ nematogenic and C₁ to C₃ nonmesomorphic. Thus, novel chalconyl series is predominantly nematogenic and partly smectogenic. Transition temperatures and textures of mesophases were determined using an polarizing optical microscope (POM) equipped with a heating stage. Analytical and spectral data confirmed molecular structures of homologues. Phase transition curves showing phase behavior in a phase diagram behaved in normal manner. Thermal stability for smectic and nematic are relatively low at 59.6 °C and 76.6 °C respectively whose, smectogenic and nematogenic phase length vary from 12 to 16 °C and 06 to 20 °C, respectively. Mesomorphic behaviors of the present series are compared with a structurally similar known homologous series.     

Structure of (1,2-diaminoethane) (1-[[2-[(2-aminoethyl)imino]propyl]thio]-2-propanone)nickel(II) nitrate

A single crystal X-ray investigation of the purple nickel (II) complex Ni[L(en)](NO₃)2, produced by condensation of 1,2-diaminoethane (en) with the thiodiketone S(CH₂COCH₃)2 in the presence of nickel (II) nitrate (L is NH₂(CH₂)₂N=C(CH₃)CH₂SCH₂COCH₃), shows that the metal ions are six coordinate. The new ligand L is tetradentate, with the N,N and S donor atoms arranged meridionally, and the coordination shell completed by the carbonyl oxygen atom of L and the nitrogen atoms of 1,2-diaminoethane. Metal-ligand bond distances are Ni-N: 2.08 av. (en), 2.10 and 2.05 (NH₂ and N=C respectively of L); Ni-O, 2.16; Ni-S, 2.45 Å. There is considerable angular distortion from regular octahedral values of the bond angles at nickel. The crystals are monoclinic,P2₁/c (No. 14),a=12.433(2),b=11.709(1),c=13.150(2) Å,=103.93(1)°,V _c=1858.2(4) ų. The structure was solved by the heavy-atom method and refined by full-matrix least squares to anR value of 0.055 for 3633 reflections.     

Synthesis, crystal structure, and thermal properties of {[Cd2(L1)3(sac)4]⋅2CH2Cl2}∞: A coordination polymer with non-interpenetrating ladders containing cadmium in a rare, trigonal bipyramidal coordination environment (L1 = 1,4-bis(4-pyridyl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene, sac = saccharinate)

The new coordination polymer, {[Cd₂(L1)₃(sac)₄]?2CH₂Cl₂}_∞:, has been prepared from the reaction of 1,4-bis(4-pyridyl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene (L1) with [Cd(sac)₂(H₂O)₄].2H₂O(sac = saccharinate) in a methylene chloride/ethanol solvent mixture. The compound features a non-interpenetrating ladder motif constructed from Cd(L1)3 T-shaped units. The Cd atoms are coordinated to three nitrogen donor atoms from three L1 ligands and two nitrogen donor atoms from two saccharinate ligands in a rare, trigonal bipyramidal coordination environment. The compoundwas further characterized by IR spectroscopy and DTA/TGA. {[Cd₂(L1)₃(sac)₄]?2CH₂Cl₂}_∞: crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1 with a = 10.8747(19)Å, b = 12.626(2)Å, c = 15.749(3)Å, α = 111.839(3)^°, β = 97.442(3)., and γ = 106.239(3)^°     

Crystal structures of S-benzylisothiouronium hexachloroplatinate (IV) and tetrachloroaurate (III)

The crystal structures of two S-benzylisothiouronium salts, [C₆H₅. CH₂. S. C (NH₂)₂ ]₂ PtCl₆ and C₆H₅. CH₂ S. C (NH₂)₂AuCl₄, have been determined from three-dimensional X-ray data obtained from integrated Weissenberg photographs. Both structures were refined by full-matrix least squares toR = 0.11. The packing in both structures occurs in alternating sheets representing polar and apolar regions. The ion pairs are held together by ionic forces and a large number of hydrogen bonds.     

X-ray structural analysis of a copper(I) adduct of the Rh(III) trihydride [(triphos)RhH3], with triphos = CH3C(CH2PPh2)3

The binuclear compound [(triphos)RhH(-H)₂Cu(diphos^*)]⁺ with triphos = CH₃C(CH₂PPh₂)₃ and diphos^* = o-C₆H₄(CH₂P(C₆H₁₁)₂)₂ has been prepared and characterized. It crystallizes as [CF₃SO₃] salt in the monoclinic P2₁/c space group with Z = 4, a = 13.802(4)Å, b = 19.462(4)Å, c = 26.604(5)Å, = 99.8(3)°, and V = 7041(3)ų. The structure of the complex consists of two metal fragments with hydride ligands bridging the Rh-Cu contact. The hydride ligands were not located by X-rays but, from the arrangement of the heavy atoms and by methods of potential energy, the most probable positions of two hydride ligands bridging the Rh-Cu interaction and one that remains terminal on the rhodium atom, were obtained.     

Intermediate products in solid‐state reactions of gadolinium oxide and ammonium dihydrogen phosphate

The solid‐state reactions of Gd₂O₃ with NH₄H₂PO₄ using various molar ratios (3:6, 2:8, 1:6 and 1:8) of the reactants were investigated at different temperatures (350‐1100°C) to observe the intermediate compounds. Analysis of the X‐ray powder diffraction patterns of the products obtained at 350°C; for the compositions of 2:8, 1:6 and 1:8 molar ratios revealed the formation of a new compound, NH₄GdHP₃O₁₀ which was reported previously for Nd, Ho and Er. At higher temperatures, gadolinium tripolyphosphate was obtained for all of the molar ratios. On the other hand, the IR data of the products also confirmed the proposed reaction pathways. (© 2007 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

X-ray Diffraction Study on MgSeO4. 6 H2O at Elevated Temperatures

The dehydration of MgSeO₄. 6 H₂O has been studied using an X-ray powder diffraction method at elevated temperatures. Five different solid phases have been identified in the temperature interval of 20–450 °C: MgSeO₄. 6 H₂O; MgSeO₄. 5 H₂O (with a small amount of MgSeO₄. 4 H₂O), MgSeO₄. 2 H₂O, amorphous MgSeO₄ and crystalline MgSeO₄. MgSeO₄. 5 H₂O crystallizes in the triclinic system with the lattice parameters: a = 6.403(2) Å, b = 10.576(5) Å, c = 6.196(3) Å, α = 98.63(2)°, β = 110.36(2)°, γ = 75.25(3)°, SG P1 . MgSeO₄. 2 H₂O forms orthorhombic crystals with lattice parameters: a = 10.304(1) Å, b = 10.351(9) Å, c = 9.138(9) Å. The crystalline anhydrous magnesium selenate crystallizes in the orthorhombic system with the lattice parameters: a = 4.925(2) Å, b = 9.026(5) Å, c = 6.816(6) Å. Additionally MgSeO₄. 4 H₂O has been prepared and studied roentgenographically: monoclinic system with the lattice constants: a = 6.064(4) Å, b = 13.773(7) Å, c = 8.062(6) Å, β = 91.82(7)°, SG P2₁/n. According to expectation the magnesium selenate hydrates are isomorphous with the corresponding magnesium sulphate hydrates.