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.     

Crystal structures of a series of 3,8-di[-2-aryl-1-azenyl]-1,3,6,8-tetraazabicyclo[4.4.1]undecanes

The crystal and molecular structure of a series of 3,8-di[-2-aryl-1-azenyl]-1,3,6,8-tetraazabicyclo[4.4.1]undecanes (1–5) have been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. In all five compounds, the tetraazabicycloundecane portion of the molecule assumes a cage-like, folded structure with the aryltriazene moieties aligned approximately parallel; the structure is held in the folded configuration by either intramolecular or intermolecular – stacking forces. Crystal data: 1 C₁₉H₂₂N₁₀O₄, monoclinic space group P2₁/c, a = 10.1846(7), b = 9.9556(7), c = 20.819(2) Å, = 98.725(1)°, V = 2086.5 (3) ų, Z = 4; 2 C₂₃H₂₈N₈O₄, triclinic, space group P, a = 6.7064(7), b = 12.9662(14), c = 14.054(2) Å, = 94.796(2), = 91.621(2), = 104.836(2)°, V = 1175.7(2) ų, Z = 2; 3 C₁₉H₂₂N₁₀O₄, monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 14.237(2), b = 13.520(2), c = 11.5805(12) Å, = 113.514(2)°, V = 2044.0(4) ų, Z = 4; 4 C₂₁H₂₂N₁₀, monoclinic, space group C2/c, a = 54.247(3), b = 11.5531(7), c = 12.9670(7) Å, = 95.710(1)°, V = 8086.4(8) ų, Z = 16; 5 C₂₅H₃₂N₈ 0₄, monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 10.2908(7), b = 16.5687(12), c = 15.1662(10) Å, = 94,188(1)°, V = 2579.0(3) ų, Z = 4.     

Influence of the spectator cation on the structure of anionic pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylato complexes of cobalt(II), nickel(II), and copper(II)

The structures of anionic pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylato (pdc^2–) complexes of cobalt, nickel, and copper have been studied. The stoichiometries and structures are very much dependent on whether KOH, Et₄NOH, or NaOH is used in the synthesis to deprotonate the H₂pdc ligand. Crystallographic results are: (1) K₂[Co(pdc)₂] · 7H₂O, orthorhombic, Pnna, Z = 4, a = 20.637(2)Å, b = 13.480(1)Å, c = 8.200(1)Å (2) K₂[Ni(pdc)₂] · 7H₂O, orthorhombic, Pnna, Z = 4, a = 20.648(1)Å, b = 13.375(1)Å, c = 8.2393(8)Å (3) [Co₂(H₂O)₅(pdc)₂] · 2H₂O, monoclinic, P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 8.3880(6)Å, b = 27.384(2)Å, c = 9.6110(8)Å, = 98.271(6)° (4) [Ni(Hpdc)₂] · 3H₂O, monoclinic, P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 13.679(1)Å, b = 10.0450(9)Å, c = 13.767(2)Å, = 115.184(7)° (5) Na₆[Co(H₂O)₆][Co(pdc)₂]₄ · 28H₂O, monoclinic, P2₁/n, Z = 2, a = 13.363(1)Å, b = 8.437(1)Å, c = 40.689(3)Å, = 91.288(5)° (6) Na[Ni(Hpdc)(pdc)] · 11.5H₂O, monoclinic, C2/m, Z = 4, a = 15.200(2)Å, b = 22.299(2)Å, c = 8.3596(7)Å, = 118.894(7)° (7) Na[Cu(Hpdc)(pdc)] · 3H₂O, monoclinic, P2₁/n, Z = 4, a = 9.516(4)Å, b = 14.917(6)Å, c = 12.247(5)Å, = 92.00(5)°. The potassium and sodium complexes have extensive K⁺—H₂O and Na⁺—H₂O networks. The fact the Et₄N⁺ ion does not appear in any of the complexes is likely due to the fact that it is incapable of forming the intricate cation—water and hydrogen-bonding networks observed in all of the other structures.     

Crystal structure of 1,3-di-2-[(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-diazenyl]imidazolidine

The crystal and molecular structure of 1,3-di-2-[(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-diazenyl]imidazolidine (1) has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. This novel bis-triazene assumes a close-to planar structure with the aryltriazene moieties aligned in diametrically opposed directions, unlike many other previously reported bis-triazenes, which assume a folded structure. The structure of 1 is compared with the closely related, non-cyclic bis-triazene analogue (2), and also compared with the structure of the simple mono-triazene (3). Crystal data: 1 C₁₇H₂₀N₆O₂, monoclinic, space group C2/c, a = 34.948(3), b = 5.925(5), c = 8.1225(6) Å, = 100.8420(10)°, and V = 1652.0(2) ų, for Z = 4.     

Six-coordinated zinc complexes: [Zn(H2O)4(phen)] (NO3)2·H2O and [ZnNO3(H2O)(bipy)(Him)]NO3 (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine, and Him = imidazole)

Two novel six-coordinated zinc complexes, tetra-aqua(1,10-phenanthroline)zinc dinitrate monohydrate, [Zn(H₂O)₄(phen)](NO₃)₂·H₂O (1) and aqua(2,2-bipyridine)(imidazole)-nitratozinc nitrate, [ZnNO₃(H₂O)(bipy)(Him)]NO₃ (2) were prepared. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 8.780(4), b = 13.609(4), c = 15.368(5) Å, = 93.86(2)°C, V = 1832.1(12) ų. In 1, a phenanthroline molecule chelates the zinc atom and four water molecules complete the octahedral geometry around the metal. Compound 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 7.250(1), b = 24.554(4), c = 10.258(2) Å, = 107.880(10)°, V = 1737.9(5) ų. In 2, a bipyridine molecule and a nitrate anion chelate the zinc atom. An imidazole molecule and a water molecule then complete the six-coordinated geometry around zinc. The intermolecular packing is controlled by hydrogen bonding, especially in 1 and by stacking. The thermal stability of the compounds and the loss of water molecules and ligands was monitored by a thermogravimetric study.     

Preparation and crystal structures of the Ce(IV) β-diketonates, [Ce(tmhd)4] and [Ce(pmhd)4] (tmhd =2,2,6,6-tetramethylheptane-3,5-dionate and pmhd = 1-phenyl-5-methylhexane-1,3-dionate)

The cerium(IV) -diketonate compounds [Ce(-diket)₄] [where -diket = tmhd (2,2,6,6-tetramethylheptane-3,5-dionate) 1, pmhd (1-phenyl-5-methylhexane-1,3-dionate) 2] were prepared by reacting cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate [CAN; Ce(NH₄)₂(NO₃)₆] with the respective Na(-diket) compound in ethanol, and structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group with a = 12.472(4), b = 19.972(5), c = 21.436(3) Å, = 97.05(7), = 90.16(2), = 106.55(3)°, V = 5076(2) ų, Z = 4, T = 150(2) K. Compound 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n. with a = 14.817(6), b = 17.123(6), c = 19.146(3) Å, = 105.46(4)°, V = 4682(3) ų, Z = 4, T = 150(2) K. Crystals of 1 contain two independent [Ce(tmhd)₄] molecules, with four chelating tmhd ligands bonded to each metal in a distorted dodecahedral arrangement; the cerium atom in 2 is also bonded to four chelating pmhd ligands but in this case the coordination geometry is closer to square antiprism. Both complexes are air and moisture stable. Sublimation studies reveal that 1 sublimes almost quantitatively, while 2 is comparatively involatile.     

fac-Re(bpy)(CO)3(COOMe): A model metallocarboxylate complex of rhenium with a bipyridyl ligand

The title compound, fac-(2,2-bipyridyl)(carbomethoxy)rhenium tricarbonyl, crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c with the following crystal data: a = 8.37551(1), b = 6.6934(1), c = 26.2098(1) Å, V(ų) = 1535.93(3), Z = 4, and = 90.0971(2). The metal environment is slightly distorted octahedral with a chelating bipyridyl ligand and a facial arrangement of the carbon monoxide ligands.     

The preparation and crystal structures of a covalent tetrafluoroborato complex, (CO)<Subscript>3</Subscript>(dppfe)MnFBF<Subscript>3</Subscript>, and of a related ionic complex, [(CO)<Subscript>4</Subscript>(dppfe)Mn]BF<Subscript>4</Subscript> [(dppfe) = bis-(1,1′-diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]

The titled covalent tetrafluoroborato dppfe complex was prepared by treating the precursor hydride, (CO)₃(dppfe)MnH, with tetrafluoroboric acid. Similar treatment of analogous hydrido complexes with other chelating phosphines always gave ionic tetrafluoroborates, presumably via similar intermediate FBF₃ covalent complexes, which however could not be isolated. Crystal structures for the covalent complex (CO)₃(dppfe)MnFBF₃.3/2CH₂Cl₂, 3, and the ionic complex [(CO)₄(dppfe)Mn]BF₄.CH₂Cl₂, 4, were determined. Crystal data for 3, monoclinic crystal system, space group = P2₁/n, a = 11.458(2) Å, b = 19.348(3) Å, c = 17.810(3) Å, = 104.410(4), V = 3823.9(12) ų, Z = 4; for 4, monoclinic crystal system, space group = P2₁/n, a = 15.6521(2) Å, b = 14.3107(4) Å, c = 17.0933(5) Å, = 95.075(1), V = 3813.8(2) ų, Z = 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.     

Molecular and crystal structure of two nickel(II) 1,2-dithiooxalato-S,S′ complexes using 1-(Rbenzyl)pyridinium cation (R = 4′-bromo-2′-fluoro or 4′-bromo)

[BrFPy]₂[Ni(dto)₂] (1) and [BrPy]₂[Ni(dto)₂] (2) complexes have been prepared by reaction of Na₂[Ni(S₂C₂O₂)₂] and the corresponding 1-(Rbenzyl)pyridinium bromide salt (R₁ = 4-bromo-2-fluoro, R₂ = 4-bromo). The crystallographic data for 1: monoclinic P2₁/c, a = 14.2192(1) Å, b = 14.2533(4) Å, c = 15.6535(3) Å, = 96.463(1)°, V = 3152.34(11) ų, Z = 4. Two cations, [Br₁F₁Py]⁺ and [Br₂F₂Py]⁺, both adopt a conformation where both the aromatic rings are twisted to the corresponding N(1)–C(10)–C(11) or N(2)–C(22)–C(23) reference plane. Data for 2: triclinic , a = 9.4042(3) Å, b = 9.6814(4) Å, c = 10.3357(4) Å, = 80.155(1)°, = 65.245(1)°, = 64.259(1)°, V = 769.68(5) ų, Z = 1. The [Ni(dto)₂]^2– anion exhibits a quasi-planar structure in both complexes. An extensive hydrogen bond network of C–H O is clearly observed in 1 and 2, and two complexes show similar crystal packing.     

Crystal structure of bis(2,3,5-trimethylpyridine N-oxide) 2,4,6-trinitrophenolate: Cation complex tied by the extremely strong OHO hydrogen bonding

The salt of bis(2,3,5-trimethylpyridine N-oxide) 2,4,6-trinitrophenolate, C₂₂H₂₅N₅O₉, crystallizes in monoclinic space group C2/c with a=12.411(2)Å, b=15.326(3)Å, c=13.559(3)Å, =113.13(1)°, V=2371.8(8)ų, Z=4, D _c=1.410 mg/m³, F(000)=1056. The molecule of 2,3,5-trimethylpyridine N-oxide is protonated. Two pyridine N-oxide molecules are linked by extremely strong OHO hydrogen bonding (2.378(4)Å) to form a cation complex. CHO hydrogen bonding and – interactions also play important role in stablizing the structure of the salt.     

Structure of (2,2′-bipyridine)lead(II) saccharinate monohydrate

The structure of (2,2-bipyridine)lead(II) saccharinate monohydrate has been investigated by X-ray diffraction. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2 ₁/n with a = 22.903(7), b = 12.608(3), c = 8.682(2) Å, = 96.76(3)°, and Z = 4. The structure consists of Pb²⁺ cations, 2,2-bipyridine ligands, saccharinato anions and water molecules. The Pb²⁺ cation is surrounded by two O atoms and four N atoms. The two saccharinato ions are nonequivalent. The water molecule forms hydrogen bonds of O_W···O_CO [2.810(16) Å] and O_W···O_SO2 [2.893(16) Å] type.     

Structural characterization of Elisabatin B and Elisabatin C

X-ray structures of Elisabatin B (1) and Elisabatin C (2) have been determined. Crystal data for 1: Triclinic, P (No. 2), a = 7.528(2) Å, b = 9.404(2) Å, c = 11.414(2) Å, = 75.363(3)°, = 86.668(4)°, = 89.683(4)°, and Z = 2. Crystal data for 2: Monoclinic, P2₁/c (No. 14), a = 8.242(2) Å, b = 14.870(2) Å, c = 13.060(2) Å, = 101.458(3)°, and Z = 4. Both compounds are highly unsaturated leading to extended aromatic conjugation. They show different intermolecular O–HO hydrogen bonds, via which 1 forms dimers, and 2 zig-zag polymeric chains.     

Synthesis, characterization, peripheral studies, and structural analysis of E-4-(N-methylanilino)-3-pentene-2-one, C12H15NO

Crystallographic structural refinement of E-4-(N-methylanilino)-3-pentene-2-one (I) has been carried out by means of three-dimensional single-crystal X-ray diffractometry. The title compound crystallizes in space group C2 (No. 5,Z = 4). The lattice constants are a = 21.543(4), b = 6.433(1), c = 8.019(2) Å, and = 97.82(3)°. Characterizations include physical property determinations and spectrometric identifications employing IR, ¹H and ¹³C NMR, and X-ray powder analyses. The molecules in the crystal lattice are held together by van der Waals forces. Selected bond distances and angles are presented and discussed as well as synthesis and peripheral studies.     

A structural study on gallium and indium β-diketonates

In an attempt to prepare pentacoordinate chlorobis(-diketonato) gallium(III) and indium(III) complexes only the corresponding tris-products, Ga(PhCOCHCOPh)₃ (1), Ga(^tBuCOCHCO^tBu)₃ (1a), and In(PhCOCHCOPh)₃ (2), could be isolated. The crystal and molecular structures of 1 and 2 were determined. Both the complexes were found to have triclinc crystal system, with P1 space group. Cell parameters: 1 – a = 9.913(3) Å, b = 10.534(6) Å, c = 18.05(2) Å, = 93.86(5)°, = 94.40(4)°, = 106.58(4)°, V = 1805(2) ų, z = 2; 2 – a = 10.507(3) Å, b = 11.448(3) Å, c = 16.322(4) Å, = 107.38(2)°, = 97.38(2)°, = 102.23(2)°, V = 1792(1) ų, z = 2.     

The crystal structure of tris(4-methylpyridine) tricarbonylmolybdenum(0)

The title compound, Mo(4-CH₃C₅H₄N)₃(CO)₃, is monoclinic, P2₁/c, with cell dimensionsa=10.385(1),b=13.572(2),c=15.522(2) Å, =105.08(1)°,Z=4. The complex isfac-octahedral with approximate three-fold symmetry. The Mo–C bond lengths are 1.901–1.904(7) Å, distinctly shorter than in the parent Mo(CO)₆, and the Mo–N bond lengths are 2.297–2.331(5) Å.     

Structure of 2-{2-[3-methyl-3-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl) cyclobutyl]-2-oxoethyl}isoindole-1,3-dione

2-{2-[3-Methyl-3-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)cyclobutyl]-2-oxoethyl}isoindole-1,3-dione (C₂₄ H₂₅NO₃) was synthesized, and its crystal structure was determined by X-ray crystallographic techniques. The compound crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1, with unit cell parameters: a = 14.109(9) Å, b = 14.130(8) Å, c = 12.152(6) Å, = 105.62(5)°, = 113.75(4)°, = 98.78(5)°, V = 2039.8(19) ų, D _c= 1.223 g/cm³, and Z = 4. The crystal structure has two crystallographically independent molecules, I and II. These molecules are held together by weak intermolecular C—H···O interactions, forming a continuous chain. The dihedral angles between the N-substituted phthalimide moiety and cyclobutane ring in molecules I and II are 60.37(14) and 68.18(18)°, respectively.     

Pentacoordination in dichloro-N-2-methylthiophenyl-2′-pyridylmethyleneiminecopper(II)

Dichloro-N-2-methylthiophenyl-2-pyridylmethyleneiminecopper(II) is monoclinic:P2₁/c;a = 8·49(1),b = 10·80(1),c = 15·67(1) Å, = 92·0(3)·,Z = 4. The crystal structure has been determined at room temperature from three-dimensional X-ray photographic data and refined by differential methods with anisotropic thermal parameters to a finalR value of 8·1%. Cu(II) coordinates to two chlorine atoms (Cu-Cl = 2·255,2·443 Å) and to one sulphur (Cu-S = 2·341 Å) and to two nitrogen atoms (Cu-N = 2·011, 2·014 Å) from methylthiophenylpyridylmethyleneimine; this represents a distorted tetragonal pyramid with the organic molecule behaving as a tridentate ligand. Packing is determined by normal van der Waals contacts.     

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.     

Complexes of 1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane (4,13-diaza-18-crown-6) with 2,5-pyridinedicarboxylic and 2,2′-dithiosalicylic acids

A 1:2:2 complex of 1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane with 2,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid and water (1) and its 1:1:1.75 complex with 2,2-dithiosalicylic acid and water (2) have been obtained and characterized by x-ray diffraction. C₂₆H₄₀N₄O₁₄ (1), triclinic, , a = 9.574(1) Å, b = 9.632(1) Å, c = 9.723(1) Å, = 112.70(1)°, = 91.07(1)°, = 115.45(1)°, V = 728.35(13) ų, Z = 1. C₂₆H_39.5N₂O_9.75S₂ (2), M = 600.22, triclinic, , a = 10.492(1) Å, b = 10.945(1) Å, c = 14.535(2) Å, = 102.74(1)°, = 109.08(1)°, = 90.68(1)°, V = 1532.2(3) ų, Z = 2. In complex 1, both N-atoms of the macrocyclic ring are protonated. The following types of H-bonding have been found: (1) between protonated aza groups of the macrocycle and ionized carboxylic groups; (2) between the protonated aza groups and N-atoms of the pyridine nuclei (D–A distance slightly exceeds 3 Å); (3) between water molecules and C=O groups of the non-ionized carboxylic groups; and (4) between the nonionized and ionized groups of the carboxylic acid. The above interactions give rise to the formation of a developed supramolecular network in the crystals of 1. In complex 2, despite the presence of several types of hydrogen bonds involving the aza crown, 2,2-dithiosalicylic acid and water, the aromatic anions are H-bound only to the two other components, and not to each other. The H-bonds found in complex 2 are between (1) one of the protonated aza groups and water, (2) protonated aza groups and O-atoms of the ionized carboxylic groups, (3) water molecule and carboxylic O-atom, (4) water molecule and sulfur atom, and (5) water molecule and O-atom of diaza-18-crown-6.