Synthesis and crystal structure of 4,4′-bis(4-pyridylethyl)biphenyl, noncovalently hydrogen bonded two-dimensional networks

A new pyridine containing compound, 4,4-bis(4-pyridylethyl)biphenyl 1, was synthesized and its structure was determined by X-ray crystallography. Two kinds of two-dimensional networks linked by hydrogen bonds were obtained with different crystal solvents: 1·2H₂O, monoclinic, space group P2₁/n with a = 8.3280(10), b = 5.5990(10), c = 24.054(4) Å, = 98.79(2)°, V = 1108.4(3) ų, Z = 2, Dc = 1.200 g cm^–3, R1 = 0.0558; 1·CH₃OH·2H₂O, triclinic, space group P-1 with a = 8.3310(10), b = 12.861(2), c = 13.111(2) Å, = 64.110(10), = 75.000(10), = 83.750(10)°, V = 1220.7(3) ų, Z = 2, Dc = 1.177 g cm^–3, R1 = 0.0529. It is interesting that in the hydrate the host molecule of 1 contains an essentially flat biphenyl section, while in the methanol complex the host molecule of 1 contains a substantial twist in the center of the biphenyl section. The compounds were also characterized by NMR and FTIR spectroscopies. The ¹H and ¹³C NMR assignments for 1 were carried out by 2D NMR spectral measurements in acetonitrile-d ₃.     

Investigation of 4-acetyl-2,6-dibenzyl-1,5-dihydroxy-2-methylcyclohexa-4,6-dien-3-one by X-ray crystallography and 1H-NMR spectroscopy

Benzylation of 3-methylphloracetophenone [1-(2,4,6-trihydroxy-3-methylphenyl)ethanone] (3) with benzyl chloride gave 4-acetyl-2,6-dibenzyl-1,5-dihydroxy-2-methylcyclohexa-4,6-dien-3-one (5). Compound 5 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Fdd2 with a = 17.586(2), b = 42.891(5), c = 10.279(2) Å, V = 7753(2) Å,³ and Z = 16. When crystals of 5 were dissolved in [D₆]acetone the compound underwent tautomerization and a mixture of 5 and its keto form 4 was obtained (keto form/enol form ratio 1:4).     

Identification of a new family of diphosphate compounds, AI2BII3(P2O7)2: Structures of Ag2Co3(P2O7)2, Ag2Mn3(P2O7)2, and Na2Cd3(P2O7)2

Syntheses and single-crystal X-ray structural results are reported for three new mixed diphosphates of the family A^I ₂B^II ₃(P₂O₇)₂; Ag₂Co₃(P₂O₇)₂ (I), Ag₂Mn₃(P₂O₇)₂ (II), and Na₂Cd₃(P₂O₇)₂ (III). All crystallize in the triclinic system, space group P1 bar: (I) a = 5.351(4), b = 6.375(4), c = 16.532(4) Å, = 80.83(6) = 81.45(4), = 72.87(5)°, V = 528.9(6) ų, Z = 2, D _calc = 4.649 mg/m³, R/Rw = 0.0428/0.0548 for 3949 obs. reflns; (II) a = 5.432(7), b = 6.619(6), c = 16.51(3) Å, = 80.78(8) = 82.43(9), = 72.82(7)°, V = 557.7(13) ų, Z = 2, D _calc = 4.338 mg/m³, R/Rw = 0.0679/0.1303 for 2100 obs. reflns and (III) a = 5.67(3), b = 7.08(4), c = 7.90(4) Å, = 77.0(2), = 82.5(2), = 67.8(2)°, V = 286(3) ų, Z = 2, D _calc = 4.249 mg/m³, R/Rw = 0.0307/0.0342 for 1945 obs. reflns. (I) and (II) are isostructural but (III) is of a different type. All three structures are characterized by layers of P₂O₇ groups alternating with layers of mixed metal atoms. Differences are seen in the conglomerate bonding patterns of B atoms and in the irregular geometry of Ag in (I) and (II) compared to the octahedral bonding seen for Na in (III). The differences in structure may be understood in terms of the ratios of the ionic radii of A and B atoms.     

Spin-Spin Relaxation Process of 23Na-NMR in Na-Loaded NaY

Abstract

Spin-spin relaxation of ²³Na-NMR is observed by the spin echo method at room temperature for Y-type zeolite loaded with Na metal without hydration. For saturated and no levels of loading, the echo decay is well fitted by single exponential function. T ₂ decreases to be 0.25 times smaller by loading. This decrease of T ₂ is explained semiquantitatively with assuming nuclear dipole-dipole interaction between neighboring Na.     

Low Temperature X-ray Crystallographic Structures of Two Lamotrigine Analogues: (I) 2-Methyl,3-amino, 5-imino-6-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,4-triazine Water Solvate and (II) 2-Methyl,3,5-diamino-6-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,4-triazine Isethionate,Hemi-hydrate

Abstract The X-ray crystal structures of two lamotrigine derivatives (I) 2-methyl, 3-amino, 5-imino-6-(2, 3-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,4-triazine, C₁₀H₉Cl₂N₅, as the hemi hydrate and (II) 2-methyl,3,5-diamino-6-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,4-triazine, C₁₀H₁₀Cl₂N₅, as the isethionate-water solvate, have been carried out at liquid nitrogen temperature. A detailed comparison of the two structures is given. Both are monoclinic and centrosymmetric, with (I) in space group C2/c, and (II) in space group P2₁/n. For (I) the unit cell dimensions are a = 19.5466(10), b = 7.5483(4), c = 15.7861(8) ?, β = 91.458(3)°, volume = 2328.4(2) ?³, Z = 8, density = 1.590 Mg/m³; for (II). For (II) the unit cell dimensions are a = 6.0566(2), b = 11.0084(4) c = 23.9973(9) ?, β = 92.587(3)°, volume = 1598.35(10) ?³, Z = 4, density = 1.597 Mg/m³. For (I) final R indices [I > 2sigma(I)] are R1 = 0.0356, wR2 = 0.0782 and R indices (all data) are R1 = 0.0424, wR2 = 0.0817. For (II) final R indices [I > 2sigma(I)] are R1 = 0.0380, wR2 = 0.0871 and R indices (all data) R1 = 0.0558, wR2 = 0.0949. Both structures have a molecule of water of crystallization and (II) also includes a solvated CH₃SO₃. Comparisons are made between the two structures. Structure (I) is very unusual in having a = NH group at position C5′ on the triazine ring. No other examples of this particular substitution, which is usually −NH₂, have been reported. Index Abstract Rex A. Palmer, Brian S. Potter, Michael J Leach and Babur Z. Chowdhry The crystal structures of (I) 2-methyl,3-amino, 5-imino-6-(2, 3-dichlorophenyl)-1, 2, 4-triazine, water solvate and (II) 2-methyl,3, 5-diamino-6-(2, 3-dichlorophenyl)-1, 2, 4-triazine isethionate water solvate are presented. The relative orientation of the two rings is shown to vary. Lamotrigine and analogues have been investigated for some time for their effects on the central nervous system. For example both lamotrigine and 5-(2,3,5-trichlorophenyl)-2,4-diaminopyrimidine (code name BW 1003C87) are voltage-gated sodium channel blockers as well as blocking the release of the neurotransmitter glutamate [D. R. Riddall, M. J. Leach, J. Garthwaite, Mol. Pharmacol. 2006, 69 (1), 278.3], BW10003C87 (like lamotrigine) has been shown to exhibit excitatory amino acid antagonist activity similar to that of three conventional antiepileptic drugs phenytoin, carbamazepine and phenobarbital [R. Lingamaneni, H. C. Hemmings Jr., Epilepsy Res. 1993, 15, 101.]. BW 1003C87 has also been shown [B. S. Meldrum, J. H. Swan, M. J. Leach, M. H. Millan, R. Gwinn, K. Kadota, S. H Graham, J. Chen, R. P. Simon , Brain Res., 1992, 593, 1.] to reduce the release of glutamate evoked by veratrine in brain tissue, providing a therapeutic approach in both cerebral ischemia and epilepsy. This is one of a series of papers on the structures of lamotrigine analogues.      

Caging the mercurous ion: a tetradentate tripodal nitrogen ligand enhances stability and J(1H199Hg)

The dimeric mercurous ion has been encapsulated by a pair of the tetradentate tripodal nitrogen ligands tris[(2-(6-methylpyridyl))methyl]amine (TLA). The complex [Hg₂(TLA)₂](ClO₄)₂ (1) was isolated directly from an acetonitrile solution of Hg(ClO₄)₂ 3H₂O and TLA. Complex 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group with a = 10.537(2) Å, b = 10.751(2) Å, c = 10.907(2) Å, = 75.20(3), = 73.73(3), = 75.73(3), and Z = 1. The cation is located an inversion center. The Hg–Hg and Hg–N_amine bond distances are 2.5469(8) and 2.297(6) Å, respectively, and the average Hg–N_pyridyl bond length is 2.75(7) Å. Complex 1 was stable indefinitely in acetonitrile-d ₃ solution, permitting detection of 13 and 22 Hz heteronuclear couplings between the Hg(I) ions and the methylene protons of the ligand. Comparisons with the structures and spectroscopic properties of related mercuric and mercurous complexes are made.     

Synthesis and structure of the first water-soluble chiral monomeric MnIV complex: [Δ-MnIV(biguanide)3] (ClO4)4·H2O

The reaction of KMnO₄ with alkaline biguanide sulfate solution, followed by acidification of the resulting stable filtrate with concentrated HClO₄, led to the title complex, 1. The crystal structure of the [Δ-Mn^IV(bigH)₃](ClO₄)₄·H₂O (1, bigH: biguanide, C₂H₇N₅) has a tetragonal chiral P4 ₁ 2 ₁ 2 space group with a = b = 11.416(3) ?, c = 20.742(7) ?, Z = 4. The complex consists of one chiral [Δ-Mn^IV(bigH)₃] tetracation, four ClO₄ ⁻ anions, and one water molecule. In the tetracation, six N atoms from three neutral biguanide chelate coordinate to the Mn^IV cation, forming an octahedron with Δ-optical activity. The [Δ-Mn^IV(bigH)₃] tetracation interconnects each other by numerous hydrogen bonds with N–H···O and O–H···O between biguanide moieties of the [Δ-Mn^IV(bigH)₃] tetracations and counter-anions as well as water molecules, to construct a three-dimensional network.     

Carbonyl Displacement Reaction in Diiron Propane-Dithiolate Complex by Triphenylstibine: Crystal Structure of [Fe2(CO)6-n(SbPh3)n(μ-S2C3H6)] (n = 1 and 2)

Treatment of [Fe₂(CO)₆(μ-S₂C₃H₆)] (1) with triphenylstibine in a 1:1 molar ratio at room temperature in presence of Me₃NO resulted compound [Fe₂(CO)₅(SbPh₃)(μ-S₂C₃H₆)] (2) in 88% yield as red crystals. When the reaction was carried out under a 1:5 molar ratio in presence of Me₃NO, it resulted a monosubstituted compound [Fe₂(CO)₅(SbPh₃)(μ-S₂C₃H₆)] (2) in 63% yield along with a disubstituted compound [Fe₂(CO)₄(SbPh₃)₂(μ-S₂C₃H₆)] (3) in low yield (8%) as red crystals. Reaction of 2 with triphenylstibine in a 1:5 molar ratio under same condition resulted 3 in moderate yield (46%). Compounds 2 and 3 were characterized by elemental analyses, IR, ¹H NMR and ¹³C NMR spectroscopic data. Crystal structures of the compounds were unambiguously determined by single crystal X-Ray diffraction studies. Compound 2 crystalized as monoclinic crystal system with the space group P2₁/c, a?=?9.464(4) Å, b?=?16.902(7) Å, c?=?17.081(7) Å, β?=?101.216(13)° and Z?=?4. Compound 3 was triclinic, space group P-1, a?=?9.552(3) Å, b?=?13.985(5) Å, c?=?16.487(6) Å, α?=?78.372(16)°, β?=?89.976(14)°, γ?=?71.638(11)° and Z?=?2.

Graphic Abstract

Two new diiron propane-1,3-dithiolate complexes, [Fe₂(CO)₅(SbPh₃)(μ-S₂C₃H₆)] (2) and [Fe₂(CO)₄(SbPh₃)₂(μ-S₂C₃H₆)] (3), were synthesized by the displacement of carbonyl groups from [Fe₂(CO)₆(μ-S2C₃H₆)] (1) with triphenylstibine, and the resulting complexes were structurally characterized.

Solid state molecular structure of compound 2 (left) and compound 3 (right)

     

Central Nervous System Drugs: Low Temperature X-ray Structures of (I) the Base 5-(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)-2,4-diamino-6-fluoromethyl-pyrimidine (4030W92) and (II) 5-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)-1-H-2,4-diamino-6-methyl-pyrimidine methanesulphonic acid salt (227C89)

Abstract  The X-ray crystal structures of (I), the base 4030W92, 5-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-2,4-diamino-6-fluoromethyl-pyrimidine, C₁₁H₉Cl₂FN₄, and (II) 227C89, the methanesulphonic acid salt of 5-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-1-H-2,4-diamino-6-methyl-pyrimidine, C₁₁H₁₁Cl₂N₄ · CH₃O₃S, have been carried out at low temperature. A detailed comparison of the two structures is given. Structure (I) is non-centrosymmetric, crystallizing in space group P2₁ with unit cell a = 10.821(3), b = 8.290(3), c = 13.819(4) ?, β = 105.980(6)°, V = 1191.8(6) ?³, Z = 4 (two molecules per asymmetric unit) and density (calculated) = 1.600 mg/m³. Structure (II) crystallizes in the triclinic space group with unit cell a = 7.686(2), b = 8.233(2), c = 12.234(2) ?, α = 78.379(4), β = 87.195(4), γ = 86.811(4)°, V = 756.6(2) ?³, Z = 2, density (calculated) = 1.603 mg/m³. Final R indices [I > 2sigma(I)] are R1 = 0.0572, wR2 = 0.1003 for (I) and R1 = 0.0558, wR2 = 0.0982 for (II). R indices (all data) are R1 = 0.0983, wR2 = 0.1116 for (I) and R1 = 0.1009, wR2 = 0.1117 for (II). 5-Phenyl-2,4 diaminopyrimidine and 6-phenyl-1,2,4 triazine derivatives, which include lamotrigine (3,5-diamino-6-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,4-triazine), have been investigated for some time for their effects on the central nervous system. The three dimensional structures reported here form part of a newly developed data base for the detailed investigation of members of this structural series and their biological activities. Index Abstract  Low temperature X-ray structures of (I): the base 5-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-2,4-diamino-6-fluoromethyl-pyrimidine (4030W92); and (II): 5-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-1-H-2,4-diamino-6-methyl-pyrimidine methanesulphonic acid salt (227C89) are presented. Both drugs act on the central nervous system. (I) crystallizes in non-centrosymmetric space group P2₁ with two molecules A and B per asymmetric unit cell and (II) is triclinic in space group . The absolute configuration of (I) is determined.      

Spectroscopic Studies and Crystal Structure of 3-[(2-morpholinoethylimino)methyl]benzene-1,2-diol

Abstract Schiff base 3-[(2-morpholinoethylimino)methyl]benzene-1,2-diol has been synthesized from the reaction of 4-(2-aminoethyl)morpholine with 2,3-dihydroxybenzaldehyde. The title compound has been characterized by elemental analysis, IR, ¹H-NMR, ¹³C-NMR and UV–visible techniques. The structure of the compound also has been examined crystallographically. For the compound exist as dominant form of enol-imines in both the solutions and solid state. The crystal structure has been solved by direct methods and refined by full-matrix least squares. The title compound crystallize in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 12.085(1), b = 8.256(1), c = 13.650(1) ?, β = 108.56(1)°, V = 1291.1(2) ?³, D _x = 1.288 g cm⁻³, respectively (R ₁ = 0.0336 and wR ₂ = 0.0922 for 2117 reflections [I > 2σ(I)]. Index abstract Intramolecular hydrogen bonding is important on the tautomeric properties and the type of aldehyde plays a vital role of the enol-imine and keto-amine properties of the Schiff base ligand.      

Synthesis,spectral, X-ray diffraction and DFT studies on 1-(2-methyl-2-propenyl)-3-(2,3,4,5,6-pentamethylbenzyl)benzimidazolium chloride hydrate

A new benzimidazole based N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) salt (1) was synthesized by the reaction of benzimidazole precursor with alkyl halide. The structure of 1 was determined by elemental analysis, FT-IR, ¹H NMR and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy tecniques and X-ray crystallography. The compound crystallized in the triclinic space group P-1 with two molecules in the unit cell. The optimization of 1 was firstly performed at B3LYP/6-311G++(d,p) level, then the theoretical spectral studies performed and compared with the experimental values. Besides the frontier molecular orbital energies and chemical reactivity analysis of 1, together with the electrostatic potential and molecular electrostatic potential analyses were performed at the same level of theory.     

Magnetic and Raman Scattering Studies on Intercalation Compounds FexNbS2

Abstract

Raman scattering spectra and magnetic susceptibility are measured in intercalation compounds Fe^xNbS² (0.159≤x≤0.325). A strong modification of Raman spectra is observed in a sample with x=0.239 (～ 0.25) which is accompanied by 2a × 2a structural change and antiferromagnetic ordering. Some correlations between magnetic ordering (antiferromagnetic or spin glass) and structural change are also discussed for wide range of Fe contents x.     

Neutron Magnetic Scattering of Intercalation Compounds Fex TiS2

Abstract

Neutron magnetic scattering of intercalation compounds Fe^xTiS² has been measured systematically as a function of Fe concentration x. In the x = 0.15 and 1/4 samples, so-called small-angle scattering was observed associated with a spin-glass transition. In the x = 1/2 sample, clear magnetic Bragg reflections were observed. The position of the magnetic peak with the smallest Q number was not commensurate with the nuclear lattice-unit. The magnetic structure of Fe^1/2TiS² was found not to be a simple ferromagnetic structure as was ever suggested but a long-period magnetic structure. In the x = 1/3 sample, broad magnetic diffuse peak whose Q number was also not commensurate with the nuclear lattice-unit was observed. The origin of the magnetism of Fe^1/3TiS², what is called a cluster-glass, seems the short-range ordered magnetic-clusters with a long-period magnetic structure.     

Structural and Magnetic Properties of FexTiSe2 Intercalation Compounds

Abstract

Magnetic and neutron studies are done about iron-intercalated titanium diselenide, Fe^xTiSe² with 0<x≤0.5. A neutron diffraction measurement shows that Fe-atoms are located between neighboring selenium layers. Magnetic measurements show that FexTiSe² are spin glasses for 0. 15≤^x≤0.22 and antiferromagnets for 0.25≤^x≤0.5. T-x magnetic phase diagram is determined. This diagram is slightly different from that determined by Huntley et al. The difference may be caused by a formation of Fe-clusters in their samples. The x-dependence of the parameters of paramagnetic susceptibilities is determined.     

A new assembly containing [Fe(dien)2]2+ and [Ni(CN)4]2− ions

A tetracyanometallate with complex dien cation [Fe(dien)₂][Ni(CN)₄] (1) (dien = diethylenetriamine), has been prepared and characterized by IR, UV-Vis and ESR spectroscopies. Single crystal X-ray analysis reveals that the compound assumes a ‘zero-dimensional’ structure in which one iron(II) ion is coordinated by six nitrogen atoms of the two dien ligands and the [Ni(CN)₄]²⁻ anion remains outside the coordination sphere. The six-coordinate iron(II) centres display a distorted octahedral arrangement.     

Synthesis, crystal structures, and properties of copper complexes with tripodal ligands and azide anion

Two new Cu^II complexes, (CuL¹N₃)ClO₄ (1) and (CuL²N₃)ClO₄ (2), have been synthesized and characterized in the presence of NaN₃, where L¹ = tris[2-(6-methylpyridyl)methyl]amine and L² = tris[(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-l-yl)methyl]amine, and their crystal structures have been determined by X-ray diffraction methods. Compound 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P–1, with a = 8.258(2) Å, b = 11.481(2) Å, c = 14.158(3) Å, = 72.30(3)°, = 79.05(3)°, = 86.08(3)°, V = 1255.4(5) ų. Compound 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c, with a = 26.752(2) Å, b = 10.561(2) Å, c = 21.059(4) Å, = 120.51(3)°, V = 5126(3) ų. In both compounds, each Cu^II center is in a distorted trigonal–bipyramidal coordinated environment with four nitrogen atoms from the tripodal ligand and one nitrogen atom from the azide group. The coordination geometry around Cu^II center of 1 is axially compressed trigonal bipyramid, while that of 2 is an axially elongated trigonal bipyramid. The coordinated azide group is in the axial site in both complexes. A quasi-dimeric structure of 1 has been formed in the unit cell through hydrogen bonding. The electronic spectra of two complexes in solution have been further studied by UV–vis technique, and the coordination properties have been discussed.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of 3,3,6,6-tetramethyl-9-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4,6,7,9,10-hexahydro-2H,5H-acridine-1,8-dione and 3,3,6,6-tetramethyl-9,10-di(4-methoxyphenyl)-3,4,6,7,9,10-hexahydro-2H,5H-acridine-1,8-dione

The title compounds 3,3,6,6-tetramethyl-9-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4,6,7,9,10-hexahydro-2H,5H-acridine-1,8-dione 1 (C₂₃H₂₅Cl₂NO₂, Mr = 418.34) and 3,3,6,6-tetramethyl-9,10-di(4-methoxy-phenyl)-3,4,6,7,9,10-hexahydro-2H,5H-acridine-1,8-dione 2 (C₃₁H₃₅NO₄, Mr = 485.60) were synthesized and crystallized. The crystals of compound 1 are monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 9.826(3), b = 19.866(5), c = 11.471(3) ?, β = 111.929(4)°, Z = 4, V = 2077(1) ?³; The compound 2 crystallizes in space group P2₁/c, with cell parameters a = 12.089(2), b = 11.447(2), c = 19.742(3) ?, β = 101.00(1)°, V = 2681.8(8) ?³ and D _calc = 1.203 g/cm³ for Z = 4. X-ray analysis reveals that atoms C(1), C(6), C(7), C(8), C(13) and N(1) form a 1,4-dihydropyridine ring in compound 1, which adopts half-chair conformation. In compound 2 the atoms C(1), C(6), C(7), C(8), C(13) and N form a 1,4-dihydropyridine ring which adopts boat conformation. In addition, the two outer six-membered rings display half-chair conformations in the crystal structures 1 and 2.     

Molecular structures of (tBu)Ga(S2CNnPr2)2 and (iPrO)Ga(S2CNEt2)2: An example of an unusual ligand pseudorotation

The molecular structures of (^tBu)Ga(S₂CNⁿPr₂)₂ (1) and (ⁱPrO)Ga(S₂CNEt₂)₂ (2) have been determined. The variation in the geometries observed for bis-dithiocarbamate compounds of gallium, (X)Ga(S₂CNMe₂)₂ (X=Cl, ⁱPrO, ^tBu) do not lie along the Berry pseudorotation pathway for the square-based pyramid to trigonal bipyramid geometrical transition. Instead, the structures appear to lie on an unusual ligand two-step, Texas, pseudorotation mechanism which results in a highly distorted trigonal bipyramidal geometry. Crystal data: (1) monoclinic, P2₁,/c, a = 9.786(1), b = 29.218(3), c = 9.452(1) Å, = 108.379(9)°, V = 2564.7(5) ų, and Z = 4. (2) Monoclinic, P2₁ /c, a = 10.980(3), b = 15.673(4), c = 12.461(3) Å, = 97.47(2)°, V = 2126.2(9) ų and Z = 4.     

Structural and Magnetic Characterisation of Ce@C82

Abstract

We report the structural and magnetic properties of the endohedral metallofullerene Ce@C₈₂. A hexagonal close packing phase [P6₃/mmc [a=11.1544Å, c=18.2256Å] is formed exclusively after vacuum annealing of the solvent precipitated compound. In contrast, sublimed Ce@C₈₂ was found to be dominantly face-centred cubic close packed [Fm-3m; a=15.766Å]. X-ray powder profile calculations revealed that the endohedral cerium atom lies close to 1.8Å from the C₈₂ cage centre in both phases. Hexagonal Ce@C₈₂ has been investigated by magnetic susceptibility measurements. Paramagnetic behaviour is maintained down to 2K attributable to Ce³⁺ ions. Towards lower temperatures, the observed paramagnetic moment falls from the free ion Ce³⁺(μ_eff =2.54μB) value, monotonically approaching 1μB at 2K.