A chemical oscillating reaction in NaBrO_3-pyruvic acid-H_2SO_4-[Ni(Me_2[14]1,3-diene N_4)]~(2+) system

In this paper we report a chemical oscillation catalyzed by [Ni(Me2[14]1,3-diene N4)]2+ (Me2[14]l,3-diene N4 denotes 2,3-dimethyl-l,4,8,ll-tetraazacyclotetradeca-1,3-diene) in BrO3--pyruvic acid-H2SO4 system.The domain of the existence of the oscillation was obtained.The effects of initial concentration of the components on the oscillation were studied.The features of the oscillations were described in detail.We also examined the effects of Ag+,Hg2+,CCl4,free radical inhibitors,etc.on the osillations.     

Influence of the Coordination of Donor Solvent Molecules to 1,4,7,10-Tetramethyl-1,4,7,10- tetraazacyclododecanenickel(II) and Analogous Nickel(II) Complexes on Their Steric Factors

Coordination equilibrium constants (K _NiS) of some donor solvent molecules to 1,4,7,10-tetramethyl-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecanenickel(II) ([Ni(Me₄[12]aneN₄)]²⁺) were determined in nitrobenzene (a noncoordinating bulk solvent). The first (K _NiS1) and second stepwise coordination equilibrium constants (K _NiS2) for 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecanenickel(II) ([Ni([12]aneN₄)]²⁺), 1,4,8,11-tetraazac yclotetradecane- nickel(II) ([Ni([14] aneN₄)]²⁺), 1,4,8,11-tetrathiacyclotetra-decanenickel(II) ([Ni([14]aneS₄)]²⁺) were also reinvestigated. The K _NiS values for [Ni(Me₄[12]aneN₄)]²⁺ were compared to those of [Ni([12]aneN₄)]²⁺, (1R,4S, 8R,11S)-1,4,8,11-tetramethyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecanenickel(II) (R,S,R,S-[Ni(Me₄[14]aneN₄)]²⁺), R,R,S,S-[Ni(Me₄[14]aneN₄)]²⁺, [Ni([14]aneN₄)]²⁺, and [Ni([14]aneS₄)]²⁺. Coordination of pyridine (Py), N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylurea (TMU), and N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMA) to [Ni(Me₄[12]aneN₄)]²⁺ was observed, although these donor solvent molecules did not coordinate to R,S,R,S-[Ni(Me₄[14]aneN₄)]²⁺. The K _NiS values for Py, TMU, and DMA are 7.9, 2.8, and 9.0 dm³⋅mol⁻¹, respectively. Some hydrogen-bonding waters were coordinated to R,S,R,S-[Ni(Me₄[14]aneN₄)]²⁺, but such waters did not coordinate to [Ni(Me₄[12] aneN₄)]²⁺. Also, the K _NiS2 values were larger than the corresponding K _NiS1 values for [Ni([14]aneS₄)]²⁺. Furthermore, the K _NiS1 values for [Ni([12]aneN₄)]²⁺ were the largest among these nickel(II) complex cations. The K _NiS, K _NiS1, and K _NiS2 values are discussed in terms of properties of the donor solvents and steric strains of these nickel(II) complex cations.     

Substituent Effects on Fe+-Mediated [4+2] Cycloadditions in the Gas Phase

The Fe⁺-mediated [4+2] cycloaddition of dienes with alkynes has been examined by four-sector ion-beam and ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry. Prospects and limitations of this reaction were evaluated by investigating several Me-substituted ligands. Me Substitution at C(2) and C(3) of the diene, i.e., 2-methylbuta-1,3-diene, 2,3-dimethylbuta-1,3-diene, hardly disturbs the cycloaddition. Similarly, variation of the alkyne by use of propyne and but-2-yne does not affect the [4+2] cycloaddition step, but allows for H/D exchange processes prior to cyclization. In contrast, Me substituents in the terminal positions of the diene moiety (e.g., penta-1,3-diene, liexa-2,4-diene) induce side reactions, namely double-bond migration followed by [3+2] and [5+2] cycloadditions, up to almost complete suppression of the [4+2] cycloaddition for 2,4-dimethylhexa-2,4-diene. Similarly, alkynes with larger alkyl substituents (pent-1-yne, 3,3-dimethylbut-1-yne) suppress the [4 + 2] cycloaddition route. Stereochemical effects have been observed for the (E)- and (Z)-penta-1,3-diene ligands as well as for (E,E)- and (E,Z)-hexa-2,4-diene. A mechanistic explanation for the different behavior of the stereoisomers in the cyclization reaction is developed. Further, the regiochemical aspects operative in the systems ethoxyacetylene/pentadiene/Fe⁺ and ethoxyacetylcne/isoprene/Fe⁺ indicate that substituents avoid proximity.     

Oxygenated Cobalt Complexes with Simple Tetraazamacrocyclic Ligands

Abstract

Binuclear oxygenated cobalt complexes with 5,7,12,14-tetramethy I-1,4,8,II-tetraazacyclotetradeca-4,II -diene (Me₄[14]dieneN₄) and 5,7,7,12,14,14-hexamethyl-1,4,8,11 -tetraazacyclotetradeca-4,11 -diene (Me₆[14]dieneN₄) with axial ligands (NCO^?, NCS^?, NCSe^?, N^? ₃, OH^?, NO^? ₂, ON-C(CN)₂ ^?, Im) have been isolated and characterised by physical and chemical methods, including derivatography, electronic, IR and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, magnetic measurements and EPR. The electronic structure of the cobalt ion-dioxygen fragment conforms to the scheme Co(III)-O₂-Co(III). The coordinated dioxygen species is activated owing to the transfer of an appreciable electron density to it. Irreversible oxidation in aqueous solution is illustrated by [μO₂{Co(Me₄[14]dieneN₄)(H₂O)}₂](CIO₄)₄. Activation parameters for this process are E* = 54 ± 4 kJ mol^?1 and ΔS* = -140 ± 16 J mol K^?1. A possible mechanism is proposed.     

An economical synthesis of dibenzocyclamnickel(II) and a metal-free macrocycle with tetramethyl substituents

The cationic dibenzocyclamnickel(II) complex, [Ni(Me₄Bzo₂[14]aneN₄)]²⁺, was obtained in good yield by Fe/HCl reduction of the corresponding tetraazaannulene complex [Ni(Me₄taa)], (1) {Me₄Bzo₂[14]aneN₄ = 5,7,12,14-tetramethyldibenzo[b,i]-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane; Me₄taa = 5,7,12,14-tetramethyldibenzo[b,i]-1,4,8,11-tetraazaannulene(2-)}. The orange–red product was isolated as the chloride (2) and perchlorate (3) salts. Analogous reduction with Zn/HCl yielded a diprotonated silky-white product [Ni(Me₄Bzo₂[14]aneN₄-H₂)][ZnCl₄]₂, (4). In the dry state, complex (4) is stable only under an HCl atmosphere and readily dissociates to give a solution of (2) when dissolved in polar solvents. Complexes (2) and (3), upon treatment with an excess of aqueous NaCN, undergo facile demetallation yielding the metal free macrocycle Me₄Bzo₂[14]aneN₄, (5). These compounds were characterized using a combination of i.r., u.v.–vis., ¹H-n.m.r., mass spectroscopy and voltammetry techniques. Unlike the parent tetraazaannulene complex (1), the reduced macrocycle complex, [Ni(Me₄Bzo₂[14]aneN₄)]²⁺ exhibits mild catalytic activity towards electro-reduction of CO₂ in MeCN solution.     

Cyclodimerization of 1-(Dimethoxyniethyl)-5,6-dimethylidene-7-oxa-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene Induced by Nonacarbonyldiiron. Crystal Structure of (1RS, 2SR, 3RS, 4RS, 4aRS, 9aSR)- Tricarbonyl[C, 2,3, C-η-(1,4-epoxy-1,5-bis(dimethoxymethyl)-2,3-dimethylidene-1,2,3,4,4a,9,9a,10-octahydroanthracene)]iron

The transition-metal-carbonyl-induced cyclodimerization of 5,6-dimethylidene-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene is strongly affected by substitution at C(1) While 5,6-dimethylidene-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept–2-ene-l-methanol ( 7 ) refused to undergo [4 + 2]-cyclodimerization in the presence of [Fe₂(CO)⁹] in MeOH, 1-(dimethoxymethyl)-5,6-di-methylidene-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene ( 8 ) led to the formation of a 1.7:1 mixture of ‘trans’ ( 19, 21, 22 ) vs. ‘cis’ ( 20, 23, 24 ) products of cyclodimerization together with tricarbonyl[C, 5,6, C-η-(l-(dimethoxymethyl)-5,6-di-methylidenecyclohexa-1,3-diene)]iron ( 25 ) and tricarbonyl[C,3,4, C-η-(methyl 5-(dimethoxymethyl)-3,4-di-methylidenecyclohexa-1,5-diene-l-carboxylate)]iron ( 26 ). The structures of products 19 and of its exo ( 21 ) and endo ( 22 ) [Fe(CO)₃(1,3-diene)]complexes) and 20 (and of its exo ( 23 ) and endo (24) (Fe(CO)₃(1,3-diene)complexes) were confirmed by X-ray diffraction studies of crystalline (1RS, 2SR, 3RS, 4RS, 4aRS, 9aSR)-tricarbonyl[C, 2,3, C-η-(1,4-epoxy-1,5-bis(dimethoxymethyl])-2,3-dimethylidene-1,2,3,4,4a,9,9a,10-octahydroanthracene)iron ( 21 ). In the latter, the Fe(CO)₃(1,3-diene) moiety deviates significantly from the usual local C_s symmetry. Complex 21 corresponds to a ‘frozen equilibrium’ of rotamers with η-alkyl, η³-allyl bonding mode due to the acetal unit at the bridgehead centre C(1).     

Silver(I) and Silver(II) Complexes with Some Tetraazamacrocyclic Ligands in Aqueous Solutions

The reactions of silver(I) with isocyclam, scorpiand,trans-Me₂[14]anN₄, cis-Me₆[14]anN₄,(N-Me)Me₂py[14]anN₄ and py[12]anN₄ were investigated.The stability constant of the Ag(I) complex with py[12]anN₄ was determined. The aqueous solutions of the silver(II) complexes with the 14-membered ligands were obtained, and characterized by means of UV-VIS and CVA measurements. The Ag²⁺ ion does not form a five-coordinate complex with scorpiand. The formal potentials of the Ag(II)/Ag(I) system in the presence of scorpiand, trans-Me₂[14]anN₄, cis-Me₆[14]anN₄ and(N-Me)Me₂py[14]anN₄ were determined. The mechanism is also proposedfor the electroreduction of the silver(II) complexes with these compounds on a platinum electrode in aqueous solution.     

Influence of Lewis Acids on the [4 + 2] Cycloaddition of N,N′-Fumaroylbis[(2R)-bornane-10,2-sultam] to Cyclopentadiene and application to various dienes

Among seventeen different Lewis acids, TiCl₄ was found to be the best catalyst for the [4 + 2] cycloaddition of cyclopentadiene to N,N′-fumaroylbis[(2R)-bornane-10,2-sultam] ((?)- 1 ). Independently of the TiCl₄ molar concentration, almost constant and complete (98–89% d.e.) diastereofacial π-selection was achieved in the Diels-Alder addition of (?)- 1 to cyclopentadiene, cyclohexadiene, isoprene, and 2,3-dimethylbuta-1,3-diene.     

Solvolysis Products of the Types [RhMeL2(Me3[9]aneN3)]2+ and [RuCl3—XLX(Me3[9]aneN3)](x)+ (x = 1‐2) and Preparation and Structure of [Ru([9]aneS3)(Me3[9]aneN3)](CF3SO3)2

Solvolysis of [RhMe(CF₃SO₃)₂(Me₃[9]aneN₃)] ( 1 ) (Me₃[9]aneN₃ = 1, 4, 7‐trimethyl‐1, 4, 7‐triazacyclononane) in CH₃CN, DMSO or pyrazole (L) leads to substitution of both trifluoromethylsulfonate ligands and formation of the cationic complexes [RhMeL₂(Me₃[9]aneN₃)](CF₃SO₃)₂ 3—5 . In contrast, treatment of [RuCl₃(Me₃[9]aneN₃)] ( 2 ) with Ag(CF₃SO₃) in a 1:3 ratio for 2h in CH₃CN leads to formation of the tetranuclear complex [{RuCl₃(Me₃[9]aneN₃)}₂Ag₂(CF₃SO₃)(CH₃CN)](CF₃SO₃) · CH₃CN ( 6 ) with a novel [(RuCl₃)₂Ag₂] core. More forcing conditions enable the substitution of respectively one or two chloride ligands by CH₃CN (reflux 18h) or DMF (85°C, 1h) to afford [RuCl₂(CH₃CN)(Me₃[9]aneN₃)](CF₃SO₃) ( 7 ) and [RuCl(DMF)₂(Me₃[9]aneN₃)](CF₃SO₃)₂ ( 8 ). The heteroleptic sandwich complex [Ru([9]aneS₃)(Me₃[9]aneN₃)](CF₃SO₃)₂ ( 9 ) can be prepared by reduction of 2 with Zn powder in acetone in the presence of 3 equiv. of Ag(CF₃SO₃), followed by addition of [9]aneS₃ (1, 4, 7‐trithiacyclononane). The redox potential E°(Ru³⁺/Ru²⁺) of +1.87 V vs NHE for 9 is only —0.12 V lower than that of the homoleptic complex [Ru([9]aneS₃)₂]²⁺. Crystal structures are reported for 3 — 9 .     

A novel heteropolymetalate containing Fe_4(OH)_4 segment: crystal structure of [Me_4N]_10[Fe_4(OH)_4(PW_10O_37)_2]·15H_2O

[Me4N]10[Fe4(OH)4(PW10O37)2] · 15H2O was synthesized by the reaction of FeCl3 ·6H2O, with △-Na8HPW9O34 and Me4NBr. Crystal data: M = 6225.75, space group P21/c with the monoclinic parameters: a = 1.3228(5), b = 3.5634(3), c = 1.5226(2) nm, β = 94.20(2)°, V = 7.1576nm3, 7 = 2,DC = 2.888 g/cm3, Mo Kαradiation (λ = 0.071069 nm), μ= 168.534 cm-1, F(000)=5576, final R = 0.0428 and Rw = 0.1204 for 7086 observed reflections with I > 2σ( I) . The structure of the title compound is the first structurally characterized heteropolymetalate with hydroxo-bridging metal aggregation Fe4OH4 encapsulated in the dimer of Keggin polyoxoanion.     

[P4N4F8NMe2]− – An Aminophosphazenate Ion

TAS⁺[P₄N₄F₈NMe₂]^? ( 2 ) was prepared from TAS⁺[P₄N₄F₉]^? ( 1 ) via F/NMe₂ exchange using Me₃SiNMe₂. The salt was characterised by nmr‐spectroscopy and by X‐ray crystallography. The bonding situation in the anion is briefly discussed. The structural properties of the anion are compared with those of the starting material.     

Topospecific Reactions of a [5.5.5.5]Fenestradiene with [Fe2(CO)9]

N, N-Dimethylformamide dimethyl acetal transforms an allylic OH group, which is part of a tetracyclic hydrocarbon in a unique elimination reaction into a [5.5.5.5]fenestradiene ( 2b → 4 ). In topologically selective reactions of this diene 4 with [Fe₂(CO)₉,], the [Fe(CO)₄(η²-diene)] and the [Fe(CO)3(η⁴-diene)] complexes 8 and 9 , respectively, are formed by complexation on one side of the diene moiety, whereas complexation on the other side leads to a [Fe(CO)₂(Cp)] complex 10 .     

Synthesis,Crystal Structures,and Vibrational Spectra of Novel Azidopalladates of the Alkali Metals Cs2[Pd(N3)4] and Rb2[Pd(N3)4]·2/3H2O

The transparent dark orange compounds Cs₂[Pd(N₃)₄] and Rb₂[Pd(N₃)₄]·²/₃H₂O are synthesized by reaction of the respective binary alkali metal azides with K₂PdCl₄ in aqueous solutions. According to single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction investigations, the novel ternary azidopalladates(II) crystallize in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c (no. 14) with a = 705.7(2) pm, b = 717.3(2) pm, c = 1125.2(5) pm, β = 104.58(2)°, mP30 for Cs₂[Pd(N₃)₄] and a = 1041.4(1) pm, b = 1292.9(2) pm, c = 1198.7(1) pm, β = 91.93(1)°, mP102 for Rb₂[Pd(N₃)₄]·²/₃H₂O, respectively. Predominant structural features of both compounds are discrete [Pd^II(N₃)₄]^2– anions with palladium in a planar coordination by nitrogen, but differing in point group symmetries., The vibrational spectra of the compounds are analyzed based on the idealized point group C_4h of the spectroscopically relevant unit, [Pd(N₃)₄]^2– taking into account the site symmetry splitting due to the symmetry reduction in the solid phase.     

[M + 11]+˙ and [M + 11]−˙ ions in the nitrogen positive and negative ion chemical ionization mass spectra of aromatic amines

The N₂ negative ion chemical ionization (NICI) mass spectra of aniline, aminonaphthalenes, aminobiphenyls and aminoanthracenes show an unexpected addition appearing at [M + 11]^?˙. This addition is also observed in the N₂ positive chemical ionization (PCI) mass spectra. An ion at [M – 15]^? is found in the NICI spectra of aminoaromatics such as aniline, 1- and 2-aminonaphthalene and 1- and 2-aminoanthracene. Ion formation was studied using labeled reagents, variation of ion source pressure and temperature and examination of ion chromatograms. These experiments indicate that the [M + 11]^?˙, [M – 15]^?˙ and [M + 11]^+˙ ions result from the ionization of analytes altered by surface-assisted reactions. Experiments with ¹⁵N₂, [¹⁵N] aniline, [2,3,4,5,6-²H₅] aniline and [¹³C₆] aniline show that the [M + 11]^?˙ ion corresponds to [M + N – 3H]^?˙. The added nitrogen originates from the N₂ buffer gas and the addition occurs with loss of one ring and two amino group hydrogens. Fragmentation patterns in the N₂ PCI mass spectrum of aniline suggest that the neutral product of the surface-assisted reaction is 1,4-dicyanobuta-1,3-diene. Experiments with diamino-substituted aromatics show analogous reactions resulting in the formation of [M – 4H]^?˙ ions for aromatics with ortho-amino groups. Experiments with methylsubstituted aminoaromatics indicate that unsubstituted sites ortho to the amino group facilitate nitrogen addition, and that methyl groups provide additional sites for nitrogen addition.     

Kinetic studies of the interaction between organotin(IV)chlorides and tetraaza Schiff bases: Synthesis and characterization of some novel tin(IV) Schiff base complexes

In this article the kinetics of the interaction between the teteraaza Schiff bases as donor with organotin(IV)chlorides as acceptor was studied in acetonitrile. Teteraaza Schiff bases are (Me₄‐Bzo₂[14]tetraeneN₄) (tmtaa), (Me₄‐4‐CH₃Bzo₂[14]tetraeneN₄) (Metmtaa), (Me₄‐4‐ClBzo₂[14]tetraeneN₄) (Cltmtaa), i.e., [(Me₄‐Bzo₂[14]tetraeneN₄)] means that (5,7,12,14‐tetramethyldibenzo[b,i][1,4,8,11] tetraazacyclotetradecine) (tmtaa) and organotin(IV)chlorides are methyltin(IV) trichloride, phenyltin(IV)trichloride, dimethyltin (IV)dichloride, diphenyltin(IV) dichloride, and dibutyltin(IV)dichloride. The kinetic parameters and the second‐order k₂ rate constants show the donor properties of tetraaza Schiff bases as Me₄‐4‐CH₃Bzo₂[14]tetraeneN₄ > Me₄‐Bzo₂[14]tetraeneN₄ > Me₄‐4‐ClBzo₂[14]tetraeneN₄ and also the acceptor properties of organotin(IV)chlorides as PhSnCl₃ > MeSnCl₃ > Ph₂SnCl₂ > Me₂SnCl₂ > Bu₂SnCl₂. An excellent linearity of k_obs vs. the molar concentration of the acceptor, the high span of k₂ values, the large negative values of ΔS^≠, and the low ΔH^≠ values suggest an associative (A) mechanism for the acceptor–donor interaction. © 2011 Wiley Peiodicals, Inc. Int J Chem Kinet 43: 247–254, 2011     

Diversity of Strontium Nitridogermanates(IV): Novel Sr4[GeN4], Sr8Ge2[GeN4], and Sr17Ge2[GeN3]2[GeN4]2

Single crystals of three new strontium nitridogermanates(IV) were grown in sealed niobium ampules from sodium flux. Dark red Sr₄[GeN₄] crystallizes in space group P2₁/c with a = 9.7923(2) Å, b = 6.3990(1) Å, c = 11.6924(3) Å and β = 115.966(1)°. Black Sr₈Ge₂[GeN₄] contains Ge^4– anions coexisting with [Ge^IVN₄]^8– tetrahedra and adopts space group Cc with a = 10.1117(4) Å, b = 17.1073(7) Å, c = 10.0473(4) Å and β = 115.966(1)°. Black Sr₁₇Ge₆N₁₄ features the same anions alongside trigonal planar [Ge^IVN₃]^5– units. It crystallizes in P1 with a = 7.5392(1) Å, b = 9.7502(2) Å, c = 11.6761(2) Å, α = 103.308(1)°, β = 94.651(1)° and γ = 110.248(1)°.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic characterization and electrochemical behaviour of nickel(II) complexes with C-meso-5,5,7,12,12,14-hexamethylcyclotetradecane (Me6[14]aneN4). Crystal structure of {Ni(Me6[14]aneN4)|I2

Summary A series of complexes of formula {Ni(Me₆[14]aneN₄)X₂| (Me₆[14]aneN₄) = C-meso-5,5,7,12,12,14-hexamethyl-1,4,-8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane and X = N₃ (1), NCO (2), NCS (3), AcO (4) or I (5) has been synthesized. The crystal structure of (5) has been determined by X-ray diffraction methods. The nickel atom is surrounded by a square-planar array of nitrogen atoms, giving a low-spin complex. The macrocyclic ligand shows the most stable conformation, the six-membered rings exhibiting the chair form while the gauche conformation is adopted by the five-membered rings. Spectroscopic and magnetic data for (1)–(4) are consistent with octahedral coordination around the nickel atom, which is achieved by four N atoms of the macrocyclic ligand in a single plane and by two azido-N (1), cyanato-N (2), thiocyanato-N (3) and carboxylato-O (4) groups occupying the axial positions. An electrochemical study of the oxidation of (1)–(5) has been carried out in nonaqueous solvents and the prospects of synthesis of the corresponding nickel(III) species are discussed in the light of the electrochemical data.     

Binding H2, N2, H-, and BH3 to transition-metal sulfur sites: synthesis and properties of [RuL(PR3)(N2Me2S2)] Complexes (L=eta2-H2, H-, BH3; R=Cy, iPr)

The reactions of [Ru(N₂)(PR₃)(‘N₂Me₂S₂’)] [‘N₂Me₂S₂’=1,2‐ethanediamine‐N,N′‐dimethyl‐N,N′‐bis(2‐benzenethiolate)(2?)] [ 1 a (R=iPr), 1 b (R=Cy)] and [μ‐N₂{Ru(N₂)(PiPr₃)(‘N₂Me₂S₂’)}₂] ( 1 c ) with H₂, NaBH₄, and NBu₄BH₄, intended to reduce the N₂ ligands, led to substitution of N₂ and formation of the new complexes [Ru(H₂)(PR₃)(‘N₂Me₂S₂’)] [ 2 a (R=iPr), 2 b (R=Cy)], [Ru(BH₃)(PR₃)(‘N₂Me₂S₂’)] [ 3 a (R=iPr), 3 b (R=Cy)], and [Ru(H)(PR₃)(‘N₂Me₂S₂’)]^? [ 4 a (R=iPr), 4 b (R=Cy)]. The BH₃ and hydride complexes 3 a , 3 b , 4 a , and 4 b were obtained subsequently by rational synthesis from 1 a or 1 b and BH₃?THF or LiBEt₃H. The primary step in all reactions probably is the dissociation of N₂ from the N₂ complexes to give coordinatively unsaturated [Ru(PR₃)(‘N₂Me₂S₂’)] fragments that add H₂, BH₄^?, BH₃, or H^?. All complexes were completely characterized by elemental analysis and common spectroscopic methods. The molecular structures of [Ru(H₂)(PR₃)(‘N₂Me₂S₂’)] [ 2 a (R=iPr), 2 b (R=Cy)], [Ru(BH₃)(PiPr₃)(‘N₂Me₂S₂’)] ( 3 a ), [Li(THF)₂][Ru(H)(PiPr₃)(‘N₂Me₂S₂’)] ([Li(THF)₂]‐ 4 a ), and NBu₄[Ru(H)(PCy₃)(‘N₂Me₂S₂’)] (NBu₄‐ 4 b ) were determined by X‐ray crystal structure analysis. Measurements of the NMR relaxation time T₁ corroborated the η² bonding mode of the H₂ ligands in 2 a (T₁=35 ms) and 2 b (T₁=21 ms). The H,D coupling constants of the analogous HD complexes HD‐ 2 a (¹J(H,D)=26.0 Hz) and HD‐ 2 b (¹J(H,D)=25.9 Hz) enabled calculation of the H? D distances, which agreed with the values found by X‐ray crystal structure analysis ( 2 a : 92 pm (X‐ray) versus 98 pm (calculated), 2 b : 99 versus 98 pm). The BH₃ entities in 3 a and 3 b bind to one thiolate donor of the [Ru(PR₃)(‘N₂Me₂S₂’)] fragment and through a B‐H‐Ru bond to the Ru center. The hydride complex anions 4 a and 4 b are extremely Brønsted basic and are instantanously protonated to give the η²‐H₂ complexes 2 a and 2 b .     

The reaction ofC-phenylcalix[4]resorcinarene-based polymer with quaternary ammonium and potassium cations

The resol polycondensation ofC-phenylcalix[4]resorcinarene with formaldehyde affords a corss-linked polymer possessing ion-exchange ability. The ion-exchange capacity of the polymer with respect to NH₄ ⁺, Me₄N⁺, Et₄N⁺, Bu₄N⁺, and K⁺ cations was determined. The equilibrium in the systemsC-phenylcalix[4]resorcinarene-based polymer—binary or ternary aqueous solutions of electrolytes was studied by potentiometric titration and quantumchemical MNDO/PM3 calculation Published inIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 8, pp. 1475–1477, August, 2000.     

Guest‐Induced 2‐D Metallopolycapsular Networks Based on a 1,3‐Alternate Calix[4]arene Derivative

Solvothermal reactions of the calix[4]arene tetraacetic acid (H₄CTA) with zinc nitrate in the presence of α,ω‐diaminoalkanes afford two‐dimensional metallopolycapsular networks of the formula {[Me₂NH₂]₂[G@(Zn₂(CTA)₂)] ? (DMF)₂ ? (H₂O)₄}_n (G=⁺NH₃–(CH₂)_n–NH₃⁺, n=2, 3, 4; DMF=N,N‐dimethylformamide). These metallopolycapsular networks are built up of metallocapsules that consist of two CTA and two Zn^II ions. Short alkanediyldiammonium (⁺NH₃–(CH₂)_n–NH₃⁺, n=2, 3, 4) guest ions are accommodated in each capsule of the metallopolycapsular network through a variety of supramolecular interactions. The thermal behaviours and the solid‐state photoluminescent properties of these complexes were also investigated.