Chemical and electrochemical oxidation of metallocenes,reactions of metallocenes with mercury salts

The products of chemical and electrochemical oxidation of metallocenes, (C₅H₅)₂M (M  Fe, Ru, Os), were investigated. (C₅H₅)₂Fe on Pt and Hg anodes was oxidized to the ferricenium cation while the electrolysis of osmocene on Pt electrode led to the previously unknown (C₅H₅)₂Os^oBF₄^? salt and oxidation of ruthenocene yielded the unstable (C₅H₅)₂Ru²⁺ cation. On a mercury electrode Ru and Os metallocenes gave the adducts [(C₅H₅)₂M]₂Hg(BF₄)₂. The stability constants of mercury-containing complexes were calculated using the polarographic data. The chemical interaction of metallocenes with HgX₂ also gave mercury-containing adducts. Chemical oxidation of ruthenocene resulted in salts with the metal in the +4 formal oxidation state.     

Isomerization of silicenium and germenium ions in the systems C<Subscript>4</Subscript>H<Subscript>11</Subscript>M<Superscript>+</Superscript> (M = Si,Ge)

Equilibrium structures of the isomers and transition states of their interconversion in the system C₄H₁₁M⁺ (M = Si, Ge) have been obtained at theB3LYP level of theory using the cc-pVTZ basis set. The structures of these stationary points are close for Si and Ge; the most stable isomer in both systems is the tertiary cation (C₂H₅)(CH₃)₂M⁺, the second in energy is complex with ethylene [(CH₃)₂HM·C₂H₄]⁺. The secondary cation (C₂H₅)₂HM⁺ is third in energy isomer, the height of the barrier of interconversion for these three cations being practically independent on M. However, for M = Ge a substantial decrease in the energy of isomeric forms corresponding to complexes with alkanes is observed. As a result, in the system C₄H₁₁Ge⁺ the fourth in energy is isomer [(C₂H₅)Ge·C₂H₆]⁺ rather than [(C₂H₅)H₂Ge·C₂H₄]⁺ as for M = Si. Nevertheless, the height of the barriers for transition into these structures, although decreasing from M = Si to Ge, remain rather high, and the most favorable route of decomposition in both systems is the elimination of ethylene.     

Beiträge zur Chemie der Alkylverbindungen von Übergangsmetallen. 55. Darstellung und Eigenschaften von Niobocenium- und Tantalocenium-Salzen – Kristall- und Molekülstruktur von [(C5H5)2NbCl2][BF4] · CH3CN

Contributions to the Chemistry of Organo Transition Metal Compounds. 55. Preparation and Properties of Niobocenium and Tantalocenium Salts — Crystal and Molecular Structure of [(C₅H₅)₂NbCl₂][BF₄] · CH₃CN Niobocenium and tantalocenium compounds of the type [(C₅H₅)₂MCl₂]X (X = BF₄, PBh₄, PF₆) were synthesized from the metallocene dichlorides and ferricenium salts, [(C₅H₅)₂Fe]X, in methylene dichloride or tetrahydrofuran. With acetonitrile as solvent [(C₅H₅)₂MCl₂]X · CH₃CN complexes are formed. Stable methyl compounds of the type [(C₅H₅)₂M(CH₃)₂]X were obtained, when (C₅H₅)₂Ta(CH₃)₂ is oxidized by means of ferricenium salts. The new complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, i. r., and ¹H n.m.r. spectra. The structure of [(C₅H₅)₂NbCl₂][BF₄] · CH₃CN has been determined by X-ray structure analysis. The compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Cmcm with a = 8.324(12), b = 19.581(13), c = 9,563(8) Å and Z = 4. The coordination geometry of the Nb atom is tetrahedrally.     

Bis­(1‐acetonyl­pyridinium) pyridinium hexa­iodobismuth(III)

The crystal structure of the title complex, (C₈H₁₀N)₂(C₅H₆N)[BiI₆], contains discrete [BiI₆]^3? anions, and (HNC₅H₅)⁺ and (CH₃COCH₂NC₅H₅)⁺ cations separated by normal van der Waals contacts. The [BiI₆]^3? anion has the Bi atom on an inversion centre. The (HNC₅H₅)⁺ cation also lies about an inversion centre and is disordered. The (CH₃COCH₂NC₅H₅)⁺ cation lies in a general position.     

Addition des O'Donnell Reagenzes [Ph2C=NCHCO2Me]– an π-koordinierte,ungesättigte Kohlenwasserstoffe in [(C6H7)Fe(CO)3]+, [(C7H9)Fe(CO)3]+, [(C7H7)M(CO)3]+ (M = Cr,Mo) und [(C2H4)Re(CO)5]+. α-Aminosäuren mit metallorganischen Seitenketten

Metal Complexes of Biologically Important Ligands. CXVII [1] Addition of the O'Donnell Reagent [Ph₂C=NCHCO₂Me]^– to Coordinated, Unsaturated Hydrocarbons of [(C₆H₇)Fe(CO)₃]⁺, [C₇H₉Fe(CO)₃]⁺, [(C₇H₇)M(CO)₃]⁺ (M = Cr, Mo), and [(C₂H₄)Re(CO)₅]⁺. α-Amino Acids with Organometallic Side Chains The addition of [Ph₂C=NCHCO₂Me]^– to [(C₆H₇)Fe(CO)₃]⁺, [(C₇H₉)Fe(CO)₃]⁺, [(C₇H₇)M(CO)₃]⁺ (M = Cr, Mo) and [(C₂H₄)Re(CO)₅]⁺ gives derivatives of α-amino acids with organometallic side chains. The structure of [(η⁴-C₆H₇)CH(N=CPh₂)CO₂Me]Fe(CO)₃ was determined by X-ray diffraction. From the adduct of [Ph₂C=NCHCO₂Me]^– and [(C₇H₇)Mo(CO)₃]⁺ the Schiff base of a new unnatural α-amino acid, Ph₂C=NCH(C₇H₇)CO₂Me, was obtained.     

Reactions of organolithium and grignard reagents with the cyclopentadienyliron tricarbonyl cation and its derivatives

Reactions of CH₃Li, C₆H₅Li, and C₆H₅CH₂MgCl with [(C₅H₅)Fe(CO)₂Y]⁺-[B(C₆H₅)₄]⁻ [Y  Co, P(C₆H₅)₃, and CS] have been investigated. The organolithium reagents used act either as reducing agents or as nucleophilic reagents towards the cyclopentadienyliron tricarbonyl cation and its thiocarbonyl analogue. Benzyl-magnesium chloride reacts with the cyclopentadienyl ring of [(C₅H₅)Fe(CO)₃]⁺ and [(C₅H₅)Fe(CO)₂P(C₆H₅)₃]⁺ producing neutral cyclopentadiene complexes.     

Solvent extraction of radioactive Cs<Superscript>+</Superscript> by hydroborate anionic extractants of the [1-LB<Subscript>10</Subscript>H<Subscript>9</Subscript>]<Superscript>-</Superscript> type (L = amine or phosphine)

Summary New anion derivatives of the closo-decaborate [B₁₀H₁₀]^2- bearing amine or phosphine groups were tested for the extraction of radioactive cesium cations in acidic medium. The technique used is the liquid-liquid extraction based on the complexation of Cs⁺ by these anions to form neutral compounds which are extracted by organic solvents (diluents) of medium polarity. Promising results were obtained with the anion [1-(C₆H₅CH₂)₂(C₆H₅)NB₁₀H₉]^- (3) soluble in many organic solvents. The most efficient diluent for the extraction is nitrobenzene. Using hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid in the aqueous medium instead of nitric acid does not significantly affect the efficiency of Cs⁺ extraction.     

(Pentafluoruphenyl)xenonium(II) cyanide, isocyanide, and fluoride in dichloromethane: A PCM/DFT study

Calculations by the PCM/B3LYP/6-311G++(3d₅f₇)&;Xe-3-111G(3d₅)PCM/B3LYP/6-311G-(3d₅f₇)&;Xe-3-111G(d₅) method show that, despite the higher electronegativity of the nitrogen atom, the interaction between the CN^? anion and the (pentaphenyl)xenonium(II) cation forms a xenon-carbon bond which is stronger by 6 kcal mol^?1 than the direct ionic bond between CN^? and Xe⁺.     

Sequential two photon dissociation of cyanobenzene cation

In continuation of our studies in the new area of multiple photon laser dissociation of ions, we report evidence for the sequential two photon dissociation of cyanobenzene radical cation, C₆H₅CN⁺, to produce predominantly C₆H⁺₄ and HCN. The complete excitation function for this process, as well as for a single photon process occurring at higher energies, are compared to the photoelectron spectrum of cyanobenzene to elucidate the nature of the transitions involved. An exact kinetic expression is derived and used to obtain information about the absorption spectra of C₆H₅CN⁺ in its ground vibronic state and with internal energy between 2.0 and 2.8 eV. Finally, data from our earlier study of benzene radical cation is reanalyzed and discussed.     

Catalytic oxidation of diorganotin(IV) carboxylates to mixed-ligand monoalkyltin(IV) carboxylates by Ag and structure characterization of the mixed-ligand monoalkyltin(IV) 2-pyridinecarboxylate (2-ClPhCH2)Sn(2-ClPhCO2)(O2CC5H4N-2)2

The complexes of the type (ArCH₂)₂SnO were catalytic-oxygenated by Ag⁺ and yielded mixed-ligand organotin(IV) complexes (ArCH₂)(2-C₅H₄NCO₂)₂(ArCOO)tin(IV) (Ar = C₆H₅ (1), 2-ClC₆H₄ (2), 2-CNC₆H₄ (3), 4-ClC₆H₄ (4), 4-CNC₆H₄ (5), 2-FC₆H₄ (6)). The complexes 1-6 are characterized by elemental analyses, IR and NMR (¹H, ¹³C, ¹¹⁹Sn) spectroscopies. Single X-ray crystal structure analysis has been determined, which reveals that the center tin atom of complex 2 is seven-coordinated geometry.     

A study of electronic structures of some C9H9- carboanions

The electronic structures of five C₉H₉^-, carboanions have been studied by ab initio STO-3G calculations, and some general conclusions on related C₉H₉^- and C₉H₉⁺ structures are presented. Large antibonding interactions in one occupied MO make barbaral-9-yl anion (2) unstable as its cationic counterpart (8). The proposed D_9h-symmetrical cation and D_3h-symmetrical anion (3) do not exist due to Jahn-Teller distortions. A study of the MO correlations confirms that the two tetracyclic anions with C_2v symmetry (5 and 6) are the results of the Jahn-Teller distortions of 3. Anion 5 is identified as the proper intermediate of the Cope rearrangement of anion 2.     

Zur verwendung von ferricenium-kationen als selektivem oxidationsmittel in der metallorganischen chemie

The use of ferricenium cations [(C₅H₅)₂FE]X (X = BF₄, PF₆, SbF₆) as one-electron oxidizing agents for organometallic complexes is demonstrated. Sandwich compounds M(C₅H₅)₂ (M = Cr, Co, Ni) and Cr(C₆H₆)₂ are oxidized in nearly quantitative yield to the corresponding cations [M(C₅H₅)₂]BF₄ and [(C₆H₆)₂Cr]BF₄. The metalmetal bond in the dinuclear organometallic complexes [DienylM(CO)_n]₂ (M = Mo (n = 3), Fe (n = 2), Ni (n = 1)) and Co₂(CO)₈ is fissioned by (C₅H₅)₂Fe⁺ in the presence of neutral ligands L to form the corresponding cationic compounds [DienylM(CO)_nL_m]X (M = Mo (n = 2), Fe (n = 2), Ni (n = 0)) and [Co(CO)₃L₂BF₄ (L = VB and VIB donor ligands) in high yields.The practical applications of ferricenium cations are discussed in comparison with other methods for the preparation of cationic organometallic complexes.     

Transition metal derivatives of arenediazonium ions: XIV. Reactions of arenediazomolybdenum(II) complexes with neutral and anionic Lewis bases

The reactions of arenediazomolybdenum(II) complexes such as [(η-C₅H₅)Mo(N₂C₆H₄CH₃-p)I₂]₂, (η-C₅H₅)Mo(CO species with neutral and anionic monodentate or chelating ligands have been investigated. The new arenediazo complexes isolated from these reactions include neutral species such as (η-C₅H₅)Mo(PPh₃)(N₂C₆H₄CH₃-p)I₂ and (η-C₅H₅)Mo(N₂C₆H₄CH₃-p) cations of the type [η-C₅H₅)Mo(bipy)(N₂C₆H₄CH₃-p)I]⁺ and the anion [(η-C₅H₅)Mo(N₂C₆H₄CH₃-p)I₃]^?. The structures of the new complexes are discussed.     

Charakterisierung von Distorsionsisomeren der Anionen Pentacyano-oxo-molybdat(IV) sowie Tetracyano-oxo-aqua-molybdat(IV) im festen Zustand. Kristallstrukturen von [(C6H5)4P]3[MoO(CN)5] · 7 H2O(grün), [(C6H5)4As]2 [MoO(OH2)(CN)4] · 4 H2O (blau) und [(C6H5)4P]2[MoO(OH2)(CN)4] · 4 H2O (grün)

Characterization of Distortional Isomers of the Anions Pentacyano-oxo-molybdate(IV) and of Tetracyano-aqua-oxo-molybdate(IV) in the Solid State. Crystal Structures of [(C₆H₅)₄P]₃[MoO(CN)₅] · 7 H₂O (green), [(C₆H₅)₄As]₂[MoO(OH₂)(CN)₄] · 4 H₂O (blue), and [(C₆H₅)₄P]₂[MoO(OH₂) (CN)₄] · 4 H₂O (green) Preparation of a series of salts containing the new pentacyano-oxo-molybdate(IV) anion is described: Cs₂H[MoO(CN)₅] (blue), [(CH₃)₄N]₂H[MoO(CN)₅] · 2 H₂O (blue) and [Cr(en)₃] [MoO(CN)₅] · 4 H₂O (green). The green [(C₆H₅)₄P]₃[MoO(CN)₅] · 7 H₂O crystallizes triclinic in the space group P1 . The molybdenum(IV) center is in an pseudo-octahedral environment of a terminal oxo-group (d(Mo?O); 1.705(4) Å), a CN^? group in the trans-position (d(Mo? C): 2.373(6) Å), and four equatorial CN^? groups (averaged d(Mo? C): 2.178 (Å). The blue and green salts exhibit v(Mo?O) stretching frequencies at 948 cm^?1 and 920 cm^?1, respectively. Blue and green salts containing the [MoO(OH₂)(CN)₄]^2? anion and [(C₆H₅)₄P]⁺ or [(C₆H₅)₄As]⁺ cations have been prepared and characterized by single crystal crystallography. [(C₆H₅)₄P]₂[MoO(OH₂)(CN)₄] · 4 H₂O (green) and [(C₆H₅)₄As]₂[MoO(OH₂)(CN)₄] · 4 H₂O (blue) crystallize monoclinic in the space group C—P2₁/n. They are considered to be distortional isomers of the complex anion: the green species has a Mo?O bond distance of 1.72(2) Å whereas for the blue species d(Mo?O) = 1.60(2) Å is found; the corresponding v(Mo?O) frequencies are at 920 cm^?1 and 980 cm^?1.     

Properties of new inorganic membranes prepared by metal alkoxide methods. Part III: New inorganic lithium permselective ion exchange membrane

Inorganic lithium permselective ion exchange membranes were prepared on a microporous alumina substrate by dip-coating solution containing Si(OC₂H₅)₄, LiOC₂H₅, Mn(OC₂H₅)₂ and C₂H₅OH. The membranes showed ion-selectivity for cation over anion and permselectivity for Li⁺ over Na⁺. The static transport number for cation [K⁺] is 0.75 and the permselectivity for Na⁺ over Li⁺ is 0.29, comparing 2.57 for ordinary organic ion exchange membrane.     

Oxygen versus nitrogen interactions in lithium dinitramidate dihydrate and pyridinium dinitramidate

The title compounds, diaquadinitramidatolithium(I), [Li(N₃O₄)(H₂O)₂], (I), and pyridinium dinitramidate, C₅H₆N⁺·N₃O₄⁻, (II), differ significantly in their cation–anion contacts. The Li⁺ atom of (I) is coordinated by two O atoms of the dinitramide anion in a chelate and by four additional water molecules, with the Li and central N atom of the anion on a twofold rotation axis. The pyridinium cation of (II) exhibits a contact with the dinitramide anion via an intermolecular N—H...N hydrogen bridge. These interactions are compared with those found in reported anhydrous lithium dinitramide and ammonium dinitramide salts.     

Übergangsmetall-fulven-komplexe : XXVIII. Reaktionen von (fulven)Cr(CO)3-komplexen und α-ferrocenyl-carbeniumionen mit nukleophilen

Tricarbonyl(fulvene)chromium complexes react with anionic nucleophiles to give functionally substituted cyclopentadienyl derivatives. The nucleophilic attack occurs at the exocyclic carbon atom of the fulvene ligand. Addition of PPh₂⁻ to (η⁶-6,6-dimethylfulvene)Cr(CO)₃ (1) yields the novel anion [(η⁵-C₅H₄C(CH₃)₂PPh₂)Cr-(CO)₃]⁻, which can be isolated as a K⁺, (C₂H₅)₄N⁺, (C₆H₅)₄P⁺, or Tl⁺ derivative (2–5). The potassium salt of the uncoordinated C₅H₄C(CH₃)₂PPh₂⁻ anion (7) is obtained by treatment of 6,6-dimethylfulvene with KPPh₂·2C₄H₈O₂. Similarly, NaC₅H₅ reacts with 1 to give Na[(η⁵-C₅H₄C(CH₃)₂C₅H₅)Cr(CO)₃] (8). The reactions of (6-dimethylaminofulvene)Cr(CO)₃ (15) with nucleophiles are accompanied by elimination of dimethylamine. Addition of Ph₃P=CH₂ to 15 gives an unstable product, but after reaction of 6-dimethylaminofulvene with Ph₃P=CH₂, the free ligand C₅H₄=CHCH=PPh₃ (17) can be isolated in moderate yields. Deeply colored anions of the type [(η⁵:η⁵-C₅H₄C(R)=C₅H₄)Cr₂(CO)₆]⁻ (R = H, N(CH₃)₂) are synthesized by reaction of 15 or (6-dimethylamino-6-methylthiofulvene)Cr(CO)₃ with NaC₅H₅ and subsequent complexation of the mononuclear intermediate with (CH₃CN)₃Cr(CO)₃. In addition, the synthesis of the new fulvene complexes [C₅H₄=CH(CH=CH)₂N(CH₃)Ph]M(CO)₃ (23, 24; M = Cr, Mo) is described. The investigation is extended to α-ferrocenylcarbenium ions, which are isoelectronic with (fulvene)Cr(CO)₃ complexes. [(η⁵-C₅H₅)Fe(C₅H₄CPh₂)]⁺ BF₄⁻ (25) adds tertiary phosphines at the exocyclic carbon atom to give phosphonium salts of the type [(η⁵-C₅H₅)Fe(C₅H₄CPh₂PR₃)]⁺BF₄⁻. A CO-substititution product of a tricarbonyl (fulvene)chromium complex is obtained for the first time by irradiation of (η⁶-6,6-diphenylfulvene)Cr(CO)₃ in the presence of PPh₃. In addition, an improved synthesis of the (CH₃CN)₃M(CO)₃ complexes (M = Cr, Mo, W) is reported.     

Molecular Structure of N-Methylbis (2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium hexafluorosilicate at 100 and 298 K

Two polymorphic modifications of N-methylbis(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium hexafluorosilicate (AHFS) crystallize in monoclinic symmetry. The independent part of the unit cell of the low temperature modification contains two cations and an anion. The cell volume is two times smaller in the high temperature modification, the [SiF₆]^2- anion being disordered. In both modifications of methylbis(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium hexafluorosilicate (HOCH₂CH₂)₂HN⁺[SiF₆]^2-, the [SiF₆]^2- anion and the (HOCH₂CH₂)₂HN⁺CH₃ cation are linked by F…H—O hydrogen bonds. The silicon atom polyhedron in the anion is a tetragonal bipyramid; the coordination polyhedron of the nitrogen atom in the cation is a tetrahedron.     

Photodissociation spectrum of cyanobenzene dimer cation. Absence of intermolecular resonance interaction

Electronic spectra of a homo-molecular dimer cation, (C₆H₅CN)₂ ⁺, are measured by photodissociation spectroscopy in the gas phase. Broad features appeared in the 450–650 nm region are characteristic of π₃ → π_CN transitions of the C₆H₅CN⁺ chromophore. No intense band is observed in the 650–1300 nm region, where other aromatic dimer cations usually show charge resonance bands. Two component molecules of (C₆H₅CN)₂ ⁺ cannot take a parallel sandwich configuration suitable for the resonance interaction, because of geometrical constraints due to other stronger interactions.     

Molecular and crystal structure,and stability of 4-bromobenzyltriphenylphosphonium diiodobromide

Complexation in system 4-bromobenzyltriphenylphosphonium bromide–molecular iodine in chloroform has been studied. The limit number of iodine molecules coordinated by 4-bromobenzyltriphenylphosphonium bromide in solution and the stability constant of the complex have been determined by a spectrophotometric method using iodine average number functions. According to the X-ray diffraction data, the crystal structure of the charge transfer complex is formed by anion BrI₂^? and cation [(C₆H₅)₃PCH₂C₆H₄Br]⁺. In a crystal, translationally identical cations C₂₅H₂₁BrP⁺ form stacks along the y axis. Diiodobromide anions dimerized due to the I–I shortened contacts are located between the stacks.