Synthesis,thermal stability and structural characterisation of iron(II) phthalocyanine complex with 4-cyanopyridine

A new complex of bis-axially coordinated iron(II) phthalocyanine by 4-cyanopyridine (4-CNpy) has been obtained in crystalline form as an adduct with two 4-CNpy molecules. The [FePc(4-CNpy)₂] · 2(4-CNpy) crystallises in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c with two molecules in the unit cell. The iron(II) coordinates four isoindole nitrogen atoms of the almost planar phthalocyaninato(2−) macroring and axially two nitrogen atoms of 4-CNpy molecules. The coordination polyhedron around the Fe(II) atom approximates to a tetragonal by-pyramid. Four equatorial Fe–N bonds are shorter (1.936(2) Å) than two axial Fe–N bonds (2.027(2) Å). The centrosymmetric FePc(4-CNpy)₂ molecules form alternating sheets parallel to the bc crystallographic plane and solvated 4-CNpy molecules that are anti-parallel oriented by their polar cyano groups are located between the sheets of FePc(4-CNpy)₂ molecules. Ligation of the intermediate-spin iron(II) phthalocyanine by 4-CNpy molecules leads to the low spin Fe(II) complex. The importance of the d(π) → π^∗(Pc) back donation is manifested in the difference between the values of C–N isoindole and C–N azamethine bond lengths of the Pc macrocycle. The thermal analysis of the crystals of [FePc(4-CN)₂] · 2(4-CNpy) shows two steps responsible for a loss of solvated (∼170 °C) and coordinated (∼235 °C) 4-CNpy molecules.     

The reaction of dihydridotetrakis(triphenylphosphane)ruthenium(II) with methyl acrylate. Crystal structure of bis(methylacrylate)bis(triphenylphosphane)(aqua)ruthenium(0)

The complex H₂Ru(PPh₃)₄ reacts with methyl acrylate to give bis(methylacrylate)bis(triphenylphosphane)ruthenium(0). Temperature-dependent NMR spectra show that the complex exists in two isomeric forms in solution. The major form (ca. 74%) has one methyl acrylate ligand η²-coordinated and the other η⁴ -coordinated as a 1-oxabutadiene ligand. This complex reacts with water to give the monoaqua adduct, the crystal structure of which is reported.     

Comparative study of beryllium,magnesium and zinc phthalocyanine complexes with 4-picoline

Three new Be(II), Mg(II) and Zn(II) phthalocyaninato(2-) complexes with 4-picoline (4-Mepy) in the crystalline form have been obtained by recrystallization of the respective M(II)Pc in 4-picoline under water-free conditions. BePc and ZnPc in 4-picoline solution form 4 + 1 coordinated complexes, while the 4-Mepy molecules biaxially ligate MgPc. The planar phthalocyaninato(2-) macroring of BePc and ZnPc upon mono-axial ligation by the 4-Mepy molecule adopts the saucer-shape form. The interaction of the central M(II) with the ligated 4-Mepy molecule leads to a deviation of the metal from the centre cavity by ∼0.31 Å and ∼0.35 Å in the Be and Zn phthalocyaninato complexes, respectively. In MgPc, the Pc ring upon biaxial ligation retains a planar configuration. The axial M(II)–N(4-Mepy) bond is longer than the four equatorial M(II)–N_iso bonds in Mg and Zn phthalocyaninato complexes, while in the Be complex the opposite relation between the axial and equatorial Be–N bonds is observed. Thermogravimetric analysis for all these compounds exhibits only one slope down, due to the loss of 4-Mepy molecules from the complexes, which transform finally into the respective M(II)Pc complexes in the β-form.     

Preparation, crystal structure, and reactivity of bis {tris(trimethylsilyl) methyl} magnesium

Heating of the lithium magnesate [Li(THF)₂(μ-Br)₂Mg(Tsi)(THF)] (Tsi = (Me₃Si)₃C) under vacuum gives the dialkylmagnesium compound Mg(Tsi)₂, the first two-coordinate magnesium derivative to have been structurally characterized in the solid state. The compound is remarkably thermally stable, not decomposing (or melting) when heated to 350°C. It has a very low reactivity, failing to react in toluene with, for example, CO₂, Me₃SiCl, Me₂SiHCl, MeI, BCl₃ or CH₃COCl, and even with neat CH₃COCl at its boiling point. It does react, though fairly slowly, with I₂ in toluene to give TsiI, and more rapidly with Br₂ to give TsiBr, and with an excess of PhSO₂Cl in toluene at 1OO°C to give TsiCl. It decomposes quickly in the air, and reacts readily with MeOH in toluene to give TsiH without formation of detectable amounts of the intermediate TsiMgOMe, and with O₂ in toluene.     

Synthesis,structure, thermal studies on Zn(II), Cd(II) complexes of N-(2-pyridylmethyl)pyridine-2-carbaldimine and N-(2-pyridylmethyl)pyridine-2-methylketimine

The bivalent zinc and cadmium complexes of two Schiff bases N-(2-pyridylmethyl)pyridine-2-carbaldimine (L1), N-(2-pyridylmethyl)pyridine-2-methylketimine (L2), tridentate ligands with an N₃ chromophore and coordinating with two five-membered chelate rings, were synthesized. Complexes [Zn(L1)(NO₃)₂] (1), [Zn(L2)(NO₃)₂] (2), [Cd(L1)(NO₃)₂(H₂O)] (3) and [Cd(L2)(NO₃)₂(CH₃OH)] (4) were characterized by X-ray crystallography. In 1 and 2, Zn(II) has a distorted square-pyramidal geometry where as in 3 and 4, Cd(II) possesses a pseudo-pentagonal-bipyramidal geometry. The following trends in the bond lengths are observed: M–N_im < M–N_py; Zn–N > Zn–O; Cd–N < Cd–O. The final residues from the thermogravimetric analysis are ZnO and CdO, the SEM studies revealed, respectively, their porous and spherical natures. The average activation energy (E) for the loss of pyridine rings obtained from the Friedman fitting of the DSC data, for 1, 2, 3, and 4 are 193.8(2), 114.5(3), 127.1(4), and 63.7(3) kJ mol⁻¹ and their logarithmic pre-exponential factor (A) are 11.22, 5.31, 6.88, and 2.09, respectively.     

Structure, thermal stability and properties of Li3Sc(BO3)2

Polycrystalline Li₃Sc(BO₃)₂ was synthesized through the solid-state reaction, which is air-, water- and thermal-stable below about 929 °C. Its crystal structure was resolved and refined on the basis of powder X-ray diffraction data. The metal-borate framework is built up from ScO₆ octahedra connected to each other by sharing common edges, corners and faces of BO₃ units and LiO₄ groups. Coordination surrounding of B-O in this structure, [BO₃]³⁻ group, was confirmed by an infrared absorption spectrum of an Li₃Sc(BO₃)₂. According to the electronic structure calculated by first-principles calculations, an Li₃Sc(BO₃)₂ is an insulator with a wide indirect energy band gap of about 4.4 eV. Considering the facile synthesis, large band gap, and thermal stability and excellent Tb³⁺-doped photoluminescence characteristics of this compound in general, it may be a good candidate as host of phosphors deposited on chip of the light-emitting diodes for white-color conversion.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of aqua(dimethylbithiazole)oxydiacetatonickel(II) trihydrate

The title complex, Ni(C₈H₈N₂S₂)(C₄H₄O₅)(H₂O)?·?3H₂O, was synthesized and its crystal structure determined by X-ray diffraction methods. Two crystallographically independent complex molecules are present in the asymmetric unit. They have similar octahedral coordination geometries, formed by a bidentate dimethylbithiazole (dMbt), a tridentate oxydiacetate dianion (ODA) and a coordinated water molecule. The tridentate ODA ligand displays an unusual facial configuration. A partially overlapped arrangement of nearly parallel dMbt ligands of neighbouring molecules is observed in the crystal, the shortest centroid distance of 3.555(3)?Å between thiazole rings suggesting the existence of aromatic π–π stacking.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of aqua(dimethylbithiazole)oxydiacetatonickel(II) trihydrate

The title complex, Ni(C₈H₈N₂S₂)(C₄H₄O₅)(H₂O)?·?3H₂O, was synthesized and its crystal structure determined by X-ray diffraction methods. Two crystallographically independent complex molecules are present in the asymmetric unit. They have similar octahedral coordination geometries, formed by a bidentate dimethylbithiazole (dMbt), a tridentate oxydiacetate dianion (ODA) and a coordinated water molecule. The tridentate ODA ligand displays an unusual facial configuration. A partially overlapped arrangement of nearly parallel dMbt ligands of neighbouring molecules is observed in the crystal, the shortest centroid distance of 3.555(3)?Å between thiazole rings suggesting the existence of aromatic π–π stacking.     

1,15-Bis-(2′,2′,4′-trimethyl-3′-pentoxy)phthalocyanine, a trans-form nonperipheral di-substituted phthalocyanine synthesized by the ‘cross condensation’ method

The crystal structure of 1, 15-bis-(2′,2′,4′-trimethyl-3′-pentoxy)phthalocyanine was determined what confirmed the ‘cross condensation’ method for the ABAB type phthalocyanine and the trans-form arrangement of the two substituents suggested that the alkoxy group also affected the condensation mechanism.     

Synthesis and photophysics of an octathioglycosylated zinc(II) phthalocyanine

A water soluble zinc(II) phthalocyanine symmetrically appended with eight thioglucose units was synthesized from commercially available hexadecafluorophthalocyaninatozinc(II) by controlled nucleophilic substitution of the peripheral fluoro groups. The photophysical properties and cancer cell uptake studies of this nonhydrolysable thioglycosylated phthalocyanine are reported. The new compound has amphiphilic character, is chemically stable, and can potentially be used as a photosensitizer in photodynamic therapy.     

Oxidation/reduction studies on ZryU1−yO2+x and delineation of a new orthorhombic phase in U-Zr-O system

In this communication, we report the oxidation and reduction behavior of fluorite type solid solutions in U-Zr-O. The maximum solubility of ZrO₂ in UO₂ lattice could be achieved with a mild oxidizing followed by reducing conditions. The role of valency state of U is more dominating in controlling the unit cell parameters than the incorporated interstitial oxygen in the fluorite lattice. The controlled oxidation studies on U-Zr-O solid solutions led to the delineation of a new distorted fluorite lattice at the U:Zr=2:1 composition. The detailed crystal structure analysis of this ordered composition Zr_0.33U_0.67O_2.33 (ZrU₂O₇) has been carried from the powder XRD data. This phase crystallizes in an orthorhombically distorted fluorite type lattice with unit cell parameters: a=5.1678(2), b=5.4848(2), c=5.5557(2) Å and V=157.47(1) Å³ (Space group: Cmcm, No. 63). The metal ions have distorted cubical polyhedra with anion similar to the fluorite structure. The excess anions are occupied in the interstitial (empty cubes) of the fluorite unit cell. The crystal structure and chemical analyses suggest approximately equal fractions of U⁴⁺ and U⁶⁺ in this compound. The details of the thermal stability as well as kinetics of formation and oxidation of ZrU₂O₇ are also studied using thermogravimetry.     

Synthesis, structural characterization and magnetic properties of RE2MgGe2 (RE=rare-earth metal)

A series of rare-earth metal–magnesium–germanides RE₂MgGe₂ (RE=Y, Nd, Sm, Gd–Tm, Lu) has been synthesized by reactions of the corresponding elements at high temperature. Their structures have been established by single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction and belong to the Mo₂FeB₂ structure type (space group P4/mbm (No. 127), Z=2; Pearson symbol tP10). Temperature dependent DC magnetization measurements indicate Curie–Weiss paramagnetism in the high-temperature regime for all members of the family, excluding Y₂MgGe₂, Sm₂MgGe₂, and Lu₂MgGe₂. At cryogenic temperatures (ca. 60 K and below), most RE₂MgGe₂ phases enter into an antiferromagnetic ground-state, except for Er₂MgGe₂ and Tm₂MgGe₂, which do not undergo magnetic ordering down to 5 K. The structural variations as a function of the decreasing size of the rare-earth metals, following the lanthanide contraction, and the changes in the magnetic properties across the series are discussed as well.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of aqua(diaminobithiazole) (iminodiacetato)nickel(II) hydrate

Crystals of the title compound, [(C₆H₆N₄S₂)(C₄H₅NO₄)(H₂O)Ni]·H₂O, consist of the Ni(II) complex and lattice water. The Ni(II) complex adopts a distorted octahedral coordination geometry formed by an iminodiacetate anion (IDA), a diaminobithiazole (DABT) and a coordinated water molecule. A twisted configuration of DABT is the distinguishing feature in the complex, the dihedral angle between thiazole rings of DABT being 20.04(8)°. An aromatic stacking interaction occurs between thiazole rings from neighboring complex molecules, and is considered as the reason for the twisted configuration. The tridentate IDA dianion chelates to a Ni(II) atom in afacialconfiguration. A hydrogen bond network holds the complex molecules together to form a supramolecular structure.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic and X-ray structural studies of mercury(II) halide complexes of 4-methoxybenzoylmethylenetriphenylphosphorane

The reactions of the title ylide {(C₆H₅)₃PCHCOC₆H₄OCH₃)} (MBPPY) with mercury(II) chloride and mercury(II) bromide in equimolar ratios using methanol as the solvent produces crystals of [(MBPPY) · HgCl₂]₂ (1) and [(MBPPY) · HgBr₂]₂ (2), respectively. Single crystal X-ray analyses reveal the presence of centrosymmetric dimeric structures containing the ylide and HgX₂ (X = Cl or Br) in both cases. The IR and NMR data of the product [(MBPPY) · HgI₂]₂ (3), formed by the reaction of mercury(II) iodide with the same ylide, are similar to those of 1 and 2. Analytical data indicate a 1:1 stoichiometry between the ylide and Hg(II) halide in each of the three products.     

Synthesis and oxidation of bis(triphenylgermyl)zinc

Bis(triphenylgermyl)zinc (Ph₃Ge)₂Zn (1), prepared by the reaction of diethylzinc (Et₂Zn) with two molar amounts of triphenylgermane (Ph₃GeH), was easily reacted by a small amount of oxygen to give tetrameric oxide (Ph₃GeZnO)₄ (2). Four zinc and four oxygen atoms in 2 are arranged such that a cube is formed as determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. Further oxidation of 2 led to the formation of digermoxane, (Ph₃Ge)₂O as a final product.     

Synthesis and characterization of lead phthalocyanine and its derivatives

Lead (II) phthalocyanine (PbPc); lead (II) tetranitro phthalocyanine (PbTNP) and lead (II) tetraamino phthalocyanine (PbTAP) are synthesized in pure state. These complexes are characterized using elemental analysis, UV-visible, IR-spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography and thermogravimetry. Kinetic and thermodynamic parameters associated with the thermal decomposition were calculated using thermogravimetric data. Electrical conductivity studies are done for all the three complexes using two-probe technique in the temperature range from 30 to 200 °C. The electrical conductivity observed at 30 °C are in the order PbTAP > PbTNP > PbPc. The relevant electrical conductivity data observed are reported.     

Crystal growth,spectral characterization and structural studies of a luminescent coordination polymer of calcium(II) complex of benzilic acid

Single crystals of a new calcium(II) complex of benzilic acid, [Ca(C₁₄H₁₁O₃)₂(C₁₄H₁₂O₃)₂] have been successfully grown by gel diffusion technique at room temperature. Single crystal X-ray diffraction study reveals that the compound belongs to orthorhombic system with space group Fddd. The adjacent CaO₈ units are linked via O–H–O interaction to form one dimensional polymeric chains. The extensive hydrogen bonding interactions lead to a supramolecular structure. The grown crystals were further characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, UV–Visible, thermogravimetric, powder X-ray diffraction and solid state photoluminescence studies.