Synthesis and magnetism of a binuclear copper(II)–manganese(II) complex with N,N-bis(N-hydroxyethylaminoethyl)oxamido as a bridging ligand

The heterobinuclear complex, [CuMn(L)(phen)2](ClO4)2· H2O, [L = N,N-bis(N-hydroxyethyleneamine)oxamido, phen=1,10-phenanthroline], has been synthesized with N,N-bis(N-hydroxyethylaminoethyl)oxamido as the bridging ligand. The electronic reflectance spectrum indicates the presence of exchange-coupling interaction between bridging MnII and CuII ions. The variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility of the complex was measured over the 4–300K range. The magnetic coupling parameter is consistent with an antiferromagnetic exchange between the MnII ion and CuII ion and fits the data for a heterobinuclear CuII–MnII magnetic exchange model based on the Hamiltonian operator (H= –2JS1S2, S1=1/2, S2=5/2), giving the antiferromagnetic coupling parameter of 2J=–74.0cm–1.     

Manganese(II) o ctacyanotungstate(V)-based magnet containing a noncoordinated aromatic molecule

We have prepared a pillared layer magnetic material containing a noncoordinated aromatic molecule, [{MnII(pyrimidine)(H2O)}2{MnII(H2O)2}{WV(CN)8}2](pyrimidine)2.2H2O. This compound has one-dimensional channels (6.2 x 2.1 A) that are occupied by noncoordinated pyrimidine. The magnetization versus temperature plots showed the magnetic phased transition temperature (TC) was 47 K. The magnetization versus external magnetic field plots showed that the saturation magnetization (MS) value was 13.0 muB at 2 K. This MS value indicates that an antiferromagnetic interaction operates between the WV (S = 1/2) and MnII (S = 5/2) ions. The magnetic hysteresis loop showed that the coercive field (HC) was 17 G at 2 K.     

Synthesis, crystal structure, and magnetic properties of hexanuclear [{MnL2}4{Nb(CN)8}2] and Nonanuclear [{MnL2}6{Nb(CN)8}3] heterometallic clusters (L=bpy, phen)

A hexanuclear cyano-bridged {MnII4NbIV2} cluster (1) bearing 2,2'-bipyridine (bpy) as the blocking ligand at manganese is obtained from the reaction of cis-[MnCl2(bpy)2] and K4[Nb(CN)8]. When the blocking ligand is 1,10-phenanthroline (phen), a nonanuclear cluster {MnII6NbIV3} (2) is obtained. The structure of [{Mn(bpy)2}4{Nb(CN)8}2] has been solved by single-crystal X-ray crystallography, whereas the phen derivative has been confirmed by means of the structure analysis of the corresponding WIV analogue [{Mn(phen)2}6{W(CN)8}3(H2O)2]. Magnetic measurements revealed S=9 and 27/2 spin ground states for these aggregates as a result of antiferromagnetic Nb-Mn interaction with JNb-Mn=-18.1 cm(-1) (1) and -13.6 cm(-1) (2).     

A family of mixed-metal cyanide cubes with alternating octahedral and tetrahedral corners exhibiting a variety of magnetic behaviors including single molecule magnetism

A series of structurally related pseudocubic metal cyanide clusters of Re(II) and 3d metal ions [{MX}4{Re(triphos)(CN)3}4] (M = Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn; X = Cl, I, -OCH3) have been prepared, and their magnetic and electrochemical properties have been probed to evaluate the effect of changing the identity of the 3d metal ion. Electrochemistry of the clusters reveals several rhenium-based oxidation and reduction processes, some of which result in cluster fragmentation. The richest electrochemistry was observed for the iron congener, which exists as the Re(I)/Fe(III) cluster at the resting potential and exhibits six clear one-electron reversible redox couples and two, closely spaced one-electron quasi-reversible processes. The [{MnIICl}4{ReII(triphos)(CN)3}4] complex exhibits single molecule magnetism with a fast tunneling relaxation process observed at H = 0 determined by micro-SQUID magnetization measurements. A comparative evaluation of the magnetic properties across the series reveals that the compounds exhibit antiferromagnetic coupling between the metal ions, except for [{NiIICl}4{ReII(triphos)(CN)3}4] that shows ferromagnetic behavior. Despite the large ground-state spin value of [{NiIICl}4{ReII(triphos)(CN)3}4] (S = 6), only manganese congeners exhibit SMM behavior to 1.8 K.     

Two frustrated, bitetrahedral single-molecule magnets

Two unusual mixed-valent {MnIII6MnII} bitetrahedra display frustrated magnetic exchange, leading to S = 13/2 +/- 1 and 11/2 +/- 1 ground states and slow magnetization relaxation.     

Novel gallium phosphate framework encapsulating trinuclear Mn3(H2O)6O8 cluster: hydrothermal synthesis and characterization of Mn3(H2O)6Ga4(PO4)6

A new manganese gallium phosphate, Mn3(H2O)6Ga4(PO4)6, has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions at 150 degrees C and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, magnetic susceptibility, and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy. It crystallized in the monoclinic space group, P2(1)/n, with a = 8.9468(4) A, b = 10.148(5) A, c = 13.5540(7) A, beta = 108.249(1) degrees, and Z = 2. The compound is unusual in that it is not only the first nonoranically templated MnGaPO phase but also the first instance where edge-shared trinuclear manganese-oxygen clusters are encapsulated in a metal phosphate lattice. The trimer involves a central Mn(H2O)4O2 octahedron, which links to two Mn (H2O)2O4 octahedra at trans edges. The Mn3(H2O)6O8 clusters reside in tunnels built from GaO5 trigonal bipyramids and PO4 tetrahedra. Our magnetic study revealed that superexchange interactions occurred between the neighboring MnII centers. A good fit of the magnetic susceptibility data for the isolated trimers was obtained by using a derived expression based on Van Vleck's equation. Unlike all existing linear trinuclear MnII complexes, the chi MT product in the range 8-4 K remains at a constant value corresponding to one spin S = 5/2 per three MnII centers. The Curie behavior at such low temperatures has been confirmed by EPR data. According to the thermogravimetric analysis/differential thermal analysis (TGA/DTA) results, the title compound is thermally stable up to ca. 200 degrees C.     

Neue Fluropalladate(II)

New Fluoropalladates(II) Single crystal investigations on \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$ \begin{array}{*{20}c} {[6][4]} \\ {{\rm CsPdPdF}_{\rm 5} } \\ \end{array} $\end{document} (orange brown) demonstrate the close structural relationship to the CsAgFeF₆ – and CsNiNiF₆-type, respectively. One half of the Pd²⁺ ions is surrounded octahedrally, whereas the other half, because of the “absence” of one F^?, is coordinated planar quadratically. CsPd₂F₅ crystallizes orthorhombic (Imma – D, No. 74; Z = 4) with a = 6.53₃, b = 7.86₂, c = 10.79 Å (four circle diffractometer data). From Guinier data are isotypic CsMgPdF₅ (yellow, a = 6.603(2), b = 7.415(2), c = 10.548(3) Å), CsZnPdF₅ (beige, a = 6.576(1), b = 7,483(2), c = 10.645(2) Å), CsNiPdF₅ (yellow, a = 6.499(1), b = 7.504(2), c = 10.575(3) Å) and CsCoPdF₅ (brown, a = 6.527(1), b = 7.553(1), c = 10.659(2) Å). Besides of CsPd₂F₅ there exist compounds of the composition Me₃PdF₅ on the alkali-rich side of the system MeF/PdF₂. Single crystal investigations for Rb₃PdF₃ (yellow, P4/mbm–D, No. 127; Z = 2) led to a = 7.46₇, c = 6.49₇ Å (four circle diffractometer data). Isotypic are (single crystal data) Cs₃PdF₅ (yellow, a = 7.84₈, c = 6.68₈ Å) and Rb₂CsPdF₅ (yellow, ordered distribution of the alkali ions, a = 7.57₅, c = 6.44₅ Å).     

Crystal structure and magnetic properties of an octacyanometalate-based three-dimensional tungstate(V)-manganese(II) bimetallic assembly

A single crystal of the title compound [MnII6(H2O)9[W(V)(CN)8]4 x 13H2O]n was synthesized in a hot aqueous solution containing octacyanotungstate, Na3[W(CN)8] x 3H2O, and Mn(ClO4)2 x 6H2O. The compound crystallized in the monoclinic system, space group P2(1)/c with cell constants a = 15.438(2) A, b = 14.691(2) A, c = 33.046(2) A, beta = 94.832(9) degrees, and Z = 4. The crystal consists of a W(V)-CN-MnII linked three-dimensional network [[MnII(H2O)]3[MnII(H2O)2]3[W(V)(CN)8]4]n and H2O molecules as crystal solvates. There are two kinds of W sites: one is close to a dodecahedron geometry with six bridging and two terminal CN ligands; the other is close to a bicapped trigonal prism with seven bridging and one terminal CN ligands. The field-cooled magnetization measurement showed that the compound exhibits a spontaneous magnetization below Tc = 54 K. Further magnetization measurements on the field dependence reveal it to be a ferrimagnet where all of the MnII ions are antiparallel to all the W(V) ions.     

High-spin Mn4 and Mn10 molecules: large spin changes with structure in mixed-valence MnII4MnIII6 clusters with azide and alkoxide-based ligands

The use has been explored of both azide (N3-) and alkoxide-containing groups such as the anions of 2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine (hmpH), 2,6-pyridinedimethanol (pdmH2), 1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane (thmeH3) and triethanolamine (teaH3) in Mn cluster chemistry. The 1:1:1:1 reactions of hmpH, NaN3 and NEt3 with Mn(ClO4)(2).6H 2O or Mn(NO3)2.H2O in MeCN/MeOH afford [MnII4MnIII6O4(N3)4(hmp)12](X)2 [X=ClO4- (1), N3- (2)]. The [Mn10(mu4-O) 4(mu3-N3)4]14+ core of the cation has a tetra-face-capped octahedral topology, with a central MnIII6 octahedron, whose eight faces are bridged by four mu 3-N3- and four mu 4-O2- ions, the latter also bridging to four extrinsic MnII atoms. The core has Td symmetry, but the complete [MnII4MnIII6O4(N3)4(hmp)12]2+ cation has rare T symmetry, which is crystallographically imposed. A similar reaction of Mn(ClO4) (2).6H2O with one equiv each of NaN3, thmeH3, pdmH2, and NEt3 in MeCN/MeOH led to [MnII4MnIII6O2(N3)6(pdmH)4(thme)4] (3). Complex 3 is at the same oxidation level as 1/2 but its core is structurally different, consisting of two edge-fused [MnII2MnIII4(mu4-O)]14+ octahedra. Replacement of thmeH3 with teaH3 in this reaction gave instead [MnII2MnIII2(N3)4(pdmH)2(teaH)2] (4), containing a planar Mn 4 rhombus. Variable-temperature, solid-state dc and ac magnetization studies were carried out on 1-4 in the 5.0-300 K range. Complexes 1 and 2 are completely ferromagnetically coupled with a resulting S=22 ground state, one of the highest yet reported. Fits of dc magnetization vs field (H) and temperature (T) data by matrix diagonalization gave S=22, g=2.00, and D approximately 0.0 cm(-1) (D is the axial zero-field splitting parameter). In contrast, the data for 3 revealed dominant antiferromagnetic interactions and a resulting S=0 ground state. Complex 4 contains weakly ferromagnetically coupled Mn atoms, leading to an S=9 ground-state and low-lying excited states, and exhibits out-of-phase ac susceptibility signals characteristic of a single-molecule magnet. Theoretical values of the exchange constants in 1 obtained with density functional theory and ZILSH calculations were in good agreement with experimental values. The combined work demonstrates the synthetic usefulness of alcohol-based chelates and azido ligands when used together, and the synthesis in the present work of two "isomeric" MnIII6MnII4 cores that differ in spin by a remarkable 22 units.     

Hybrid molecular material exhibiting single-molecule magnet behavior and molecular conductivity

Two unique materials based on Mn4 single-molecule magnet (SMM) clusters (ST=9) and integer or non-integer average valent platinum maleonitriledithiolate (mnt2-) complexes, [{MnII2MnIII2(hmp)6(MeCN)2}{Pt(mnt)2}2][Pt(mnt)2]2.2MeCN (1) and [{MnII2MnIII2(hmp)6(MeCN)2}{Pt(mnt)2}4][Pt(mnt)2]2 (2), were synthesized by the material diffusion method and electrochemical oxidation, respectively (hmp-=2-hydroxymethylpyridinate). 1 and 2 are comprised of four and six [Pt(mnt)2]n- units, respectively, in addition to a common MnII2MnIII2 double-cuboidal unit, [MnII2MnIII2(hmp)6(MeCN)2]4+ (hereinafter [Mn4]4+). Among the [Pt(mnt)2]n- units, two units in 1 and four units in 2 are coordinated with the [Mn4]4+ unit, forming a 1D chain of {-[Mn4]-[Pt(mnt)2]2-} for 1 and a discrete subunit of {[Pt(mnt)2]2-[Mn4]-[Pt(mnt)2]2} for 2. The other two [Pt(mnt)2]n- units, occupying void space of the packing, form a stacking column with the coordinating [Pt(mnt)2]n- units, finally constructing hybrid frames of aggregates consisting of [Mn4]4+ units and [Pt(mnt)2]n- units. Electronic conductivity measurements revealed that 1 is an insulator and 2 is a semiconductor with sigma=0.22 S.cm(-1) at room temperature and an activation energy of 136 meV. Detailed magnetic measurements proved that the [Mn4]4+ units in 1 and 2 behave as SMMs with an ST=9 ground state at low temperatures. There is no significant interaction between [Mn4]4+ units and [Pt(mnt)2]n- units, but interactions between localized spins of [Pt(mnt)2]n- were detected even in 2 at low temperatures where the conductivity is electronically insulated. 2 is the first example of a hybridized material exhibiting SMM behavior and electronic conductivity.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Three-dimensional Compound {Mn（H2O）4（VO）2（PO4）2}n

1 INTRODUCTION Current research interest is focused on the designof structures built up from octahedral and tetrahedralbuilding blocks[1]. During the wide investigations intransition-metal phosphates for many years, a num-ber of new mixed transition-metal phosphates havebeen reported[2]. A great number of manganese phos-phates were largely discovered as minerals[1]. On theother hand, many vanadium phosphates have alsobeen prepared recently partly because of their poten-tial applications …     

Studies on mixed ligand complexes of cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II) and zinc(II) involving 8-hydroxyquinoline-5-sulphonic acid as a primary ligand and substituted catechols as secondary ligands

Summary Stability constants (K _MAL ^MA ) and other thermodynamic parameters of the MAL complexes (charges omitted) [M=Co^II, Ni^II, Cu^II or Zn^II; AH₂=8-hydroxyquinoline-5-sulphonic acid; LH₂=catechol (L¹H₂), 1,2-dihydroxybenzene-sulphonate (L²H₂), 1,2-dihydroxybenzene-3, 5-disulphonate (L³H₂), 4-nitro-1,2-dihydroxybenzene (L⁴H₂)] have been determined at 25°C and at an 0.1 M KNO₃ ionic strength by the extended Irying-Rossotti technique. The stability constants lie in the sequences: K_{MAL}^{MA} ?K_{ML_2 }^{ML} ; K_{MAL}^{MA_1 } > K_{MAL}^{MA_2 } > K_{MAL}^{MA_3 } \gg K_{MAL}^{MA_4 } $$ " align="middle" border="0"> and all follow the Irving-Williams stability order. These observations can be explained in terms of electrostatic interaction, change of electrophilicity of the bound metal and -acidic character of the primary ligand.     

Lattice-solvent controlled spin transitions in iron(II) complexes

A series of spin transition (ST) iron(II) compounds of the type [FeII2](X)2.{S}2 (where is 4'-(4'-cyanophenyl)-1,2':6'1'-bispyrazolylpyridine, X=ClO4- or BF4-, and S is acetonitrile) was synthesized and magnetically investigated. The effects of the removal of the lattice-solvent molecules and of their different positions relative to the iron(II) cations on the ST process were investigated. Crystallization yields orange block (A.{S}2) crystals of the composition [FeII()2](ClO4)2.{S}2, and two polymorphic compounds of the stoichiometry [FeII()2](BF4)2.{S}2 as red coffin (B.{S}2) and orange block (C.{S}2) crystals. The Fe-N bond distances of A.{S}2 (from 1.921(9) to 1.992(3) A; at 150 K), B.{S}2 (from 1.943(2) to 2.017(2) A; at 180 K) and C.{S}2 (from 1.883(3) to 1.962(3) A; at 180 K) indicate low spin (LS) states of the respective iron(II) ions. Notably, the observed small difference in the Fe-N distances at 180 K for the two polymorphs B.{S}2and C.{S}2 are due to different positions of the acetonitrile molecules in the crystal lattices and illustrate the sensitivity of the spin transition properties on lattice-solvent effects. Variable-temperature single crystal X-ray studies display single-crystal thermochroism (red (LS)<-->orange (HS)) for A.{S}2 and B.{S}2 and ca. 3.6% decrease in the unit cell volume of A.{S}2 from 4403 A3 at 300 K to 4278 A3 at 150 K. The temperature dependent magnetic susceptibilities of A.{S}2 and B.{S}2 demonstrate systematic increase of the spin transition temperatures (T1/2) and continuous decreases of the hysteresis loop width (DeltaT1/2) upon slow lattice-solvent exclusion.     

Komplexe zwischen Eisen(II)- und Tartrat-Ion

The formation of complexes between iron(II) and tartrate ion (L) has been studied at 25° C in 1m-NaClO₄, by using a glass electrode. The e.m.f. data are explained with the following equilibria: $$\begin{gathered} Fe^{2 + } + L \rightleftarrows FeL log \beta _1 = 1,43 \pm 0,05 \hfill \\ Fe^{2 + } + 2L \rightleftarrows FeL_2 log \beta _2 = 2,50 \pm 0,05 \hfill \\\end{gathered} $$ The protonation constants of the tartaric acid have been determinated: $$\begin{gathered} H^ + + L \rightleftarrows HL logk_1 = 3,84 \pm 0,03 \hfill \\ 2H^ + + L \rightleftarrows H_2 L logk_2 = 6,43 \pm 0,02 \hfill \\\end{gathered}$$ .     

A series of complexes of the phosphorus-based TTF ligand o-P2 with the metal ions Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Pd(II), Pt(II), and Ag(I)

Reactions of 3,4-dimethyl-3',4'-bis(diphenylphosphino)tetrathiafulvalene, o-P2, with [BF(4)](-) salts of Fe(ii), Co(ii), Ni(II), Pd(II), and Pt(II) yield complexes of general formula [M(o-P2)(2)][BF(4)](2). Similar reactions between o-P2 and AgSbF(6) or AgPF(6) produced the salts [Ag(o-P2)(2)][X] where X = [SbF(6)](-) or [PF(6)](-). The resulting compounds were fully characterized by (1)H and (31)P{(1)H} NMR, infrared and electronic absorption spectroscopies, cyclic voltammetry, FAB-MS and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The paramagnetic Co(II) compound exhibits an S = 3/2 state with large spin-orbit coupling contribution at higher temperatures and an effective S' = 1/2 state below 20 K. Electrochemical studies of the compounds indicate that the two functionalized TTF ligands are not in electronic communication and that they essentially behave as isolated redox centers.     

Variation of the ground spin state in homo- and hetero-octanuclear copper(II) and nickel(II) double-star complexes with a meso-helicate-type metallacryptand core

Homo- and heterometallic octanuclear complexes of formula Na?{[Cu?(mpba)?][Cu(Me?dien)]?}-(ClO?)?·12H?O (1), Na?{[Cu?(Mempba)?][Cu(Me?dien)]?}(ClO?)?·12H?O (2), Na?{[Ni?(mpba)?]-[Cu(Me?dien)]?}(ClO?)?·12H?O (3), Na?{[Ni?(Mempba)?][Cu(Me?dien)]?}(ClO?)?·9H?O (4), {[Ni?(mpba)?][Ni(dipn)(H?O)]?}(ClO?)?·12.5H?O (5), and {[Ni?(Mempba)?][Ni(dipn)-(H?O)]?}(ClO?)?·12H?O (6) [mpba = 1,3-phenylenebis(oxamate), Mempba = 4-methyl-1,3-phenylenebis(oxamate), Me?dien = N,N,N',N',N'-pentamethyldiethylenetriamine, and dipn = dipropylenetriamine] have been synthesized through the "complex-as-ligand/complex-as-metal" strategy. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses of 1, 3, and 5 show cationic M(II)?M'(II)? entities (M, M' = Cu and Ni) with an overall double-star architecture, which is made up of two oxamato-bridged M(II)M'(II)? star units connected through three meta-phenylenediamidate bridges between the two central metal atoms leading to a binuclear metallacryptand core of the meso-helicate-type. Dc magnetic susceptibility data for 1-6 in the temperature range 2-300 K have been analyzed through a "dimer-of-tetramers" model [H = - J(S(1A)·S(3A) + S(1A)·S(4A) + S(1A)·S(5A) + S(2B)·S(6B) + S(2B)·S(7B) + S(2B)·S(8B)) - J'S(1A)·S(2B), with S(1A) = S(2B) = S(M) and S(3A) = S(4A) = S(5A) = S(6B) = S(7B) = S(8B) = S(M')]. The moderate to strong antiferromagnetic coupling between the M(II) and M'(II) ions through the oxamate bridge in 1-6 (-J(Cu-Cu) = 52.0-57.0 cm?1, -J(Ni-Cu) = 39.1-44.7 cm?1, and -J(Ni-Ni) = 26.3-26.6 cm?1) leads to a non-compensation of the ground spin state for the tetranuclear M(II)M'(II)? star units [S(A) = S(B) = 3S(M') - S(M) = 1 (1 and 2), 1/2 (3 and 4), and 2 (5 and 6)]. Within the binuclear M(II)? meso-helicate cores of 1-4, a moderate to weak antiferromagnetic coupling between the M(II) ions (-J'(Cu-Cu) = 28.0-48.0 cm?1 and -J'(Ni-Ni) = 0.16-0.97 cm?1) is mediated by the triple m-phenylenediamidate bridge to give a ground spin singlet (S = S(A) - S(B) = 0) state for the octanuclear M(II)?Cu(II)? molecule. Instead, a weak ferromagnetic coupling between the Ni(II) ions (J'(Ni-Ni) = 2.07-3.06 cm?1) operates in the binuclear Ni(II)? meso-helicate core of 5 and 6 leading thus to a ground spin nonet (S = S(A) + S(B) = 4) state for the octanuclear Ni(II)? molecule. Dc magnetization data for 5 reveal a small but non-negligible axial magnetic anisotropy (D = -0.23 cm?1) of the S = 4 Ni(II)? ground state with an estimated value of the energy barrier for magnetization reversal of 3.7 cm?1 (U = -DS2). Ac magnetic susceptibility data for 5 show an unusual slow magnetic relaxation behaviour at low temperatures which is typical of "cluster glasses". The temperature dependence of the relaxation time for 5 has been interpreted on the basis of the Vogel-Fulcher law for weakly interacting clusters, with values of 2.5 K, 1.4 × 10?? s, and 4.0 cm?1 for the intermolecular interaction parameter (T?), the pre-exponential factor (τ?), and the effective energy barrier (U(eff)), respectively.     

Ni(II) and hs-Fe(II) complexes of a paramagnetic thiazyl ligand, and decomposition products of the iron complex, including an Fe(III) tetramer

Synthesis and structural, magnetic and electrochemical characterization of the Ni(hfac) 2(pyDTDA) and the Fe(hfac) 2(pyDTDA) complexes are reported (hfac = 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoroacetylacetonato-; pyDTDA = 4-(2'-pyridyl)-1,2,3,5-dithiadiazolyl). Unlike the previously reported Mn(II) and Cu(II) complexes, but similar to the Co(II) complex, the Ni(II) and Fe(II) complexes are not dimerized in the solid state, allowing for magnetic coupling between the metal ion and paramagnetic ligand to be readily obtained from solid state magnetic measurements: Ni complex, J/k B = +132(1) K, using H = -2 J{ S Ni. S Rad} and g Ni = 2.04(2) and g Rad = 1.99(2); Fe complex, J/k B = -60.3(3) K, using H = -2 J{ S Fe. S Rad} and g av = 2.11(2). The iron complex is unusually unstable. A thermal decomposition product is isolated wherein the coordinated pyDTDA ligand appears to have been transformed into a coordinated 2-(2'-pyridyl)-4,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine. The iron complex also yields a solution decomposition product in the presence of air that is best described as an oxygen bridged iron(III) tetramer with two hfac ligands on each of three iron atoms and two oxidized pyDTDA ligands chelated on the fourth.     

Metal-ion directed synthesis of binuclear octaazamacrocyclic complexes of manganese(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II) and zinc(II) and their physico-chemical studies

A novel series of 16-membered binuclear complexes of octaazatetraimine ligand, [M = Mn^II, Co^II, Ni^II, Cu^II and Zn^II; X = Cl or NO₃] have been synthesized by metal template condensation reactions of o-phenylenediamine with N,N′-diacetylhydrazine in 1:1:1 molar ratio in methanol. The proposed stoichiometry and the bonding of the macrocyclic moiety to metal ions along with the overall stereochemistry have been derived from the results of elemental analyses, magnetic susceptibility, conductivity data and the spectral data revealed from FT-IR, , ESI mass, UV–visible studies. An octahedral geometry has been envisaged for Mn^II, Co^II, and Ni^II complexes while a slight distortion in octahedral geometry has been noticed for Cu^II complexes. The low conductivity data of all the complexes suggest their non-ionic nature.     

Rheology of poly(vinyl chloride) melts. II. Shear rate-dependent properties

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Di-2-pyridyl ketone oxime [(py)2CNOH] in manganese carboxylate chemistry: mononuclear, dinuclear and tetranuclear complexes, and partial transformation of (py)2CNOH to the gem-diolate(2-) derivative of di-2-pyridyl ketone leading to the formation of NO3-

The use of di-2-pyridyl ketone oxime, (py)2CNOH, in manganese carboxylate chemistry has been investigated. Using a variety of synthetic routes complexes [Mn(O2CPh)2{(py)2CNOH}2].0.25H2O (1.0.25H2O), Mn4(O2CPh)2{(py)2CO2}2{(py)2CNO}2Br2].MeCN (2.MeCN), [Mn4(O2CPh)2{(py)2CO2}2{(py)2CNO}2Cl(2)].2MeCN (3.2MeCN), [Mn4(O2CMe)2{(py)2CO2}2{(py)2CNO}2Br2].2MeCN (4.2MeCN), [Mn4(O2CMe)2{(py)2CO2}2{(py)2CNO}2(NO3)2].MeCN.H2O (5.MeCN.H2O) and [Mn2(O2CCF3)2(hfac)2{(py)2CNOH}2] (6) have been isolated in good yields. Remarkable features of the reactions are the in situ transformation of an amount of (py)2CNOH to yield the coordination dianion, (py)2CO2(2-), of the gem-diol derivative of di-2-pyridyl ketone in 2-5, the coordination of nitrate ligands in 5 although the starting materials are nitrate-free and the incorporation of CF3CO2- ligands 6 in which was prepared from Mn(hfac)(2).3H2O (hfac(-)= hexafluoroacetylacetonate). Complexes 2-4 have completely analogous molecular structures. The centrosymmetric tetranuclear molecule contains two MnII and two MnIII six-coordinate ions held together by four mu-oxygen atoms from the two 3.2211 (py)2CO2(2-) ligands to give the unprecedented [MnII(mu-OR)MnIII(mu-OR)2MnIII(mu-OR)MnII]6+ core consisting of a planar zig-zag array of the four metal ions. Peripheral ligation is provided by two 2.111 (py)2CNO-, two 2.11 PhCO2- and two terminal Br- ligands. The overall molecular structure 5 of is very similar to that of 2-4 except for the X- being chelating NO3-. A tentative reaction scheme was proposed that explains the observed oxime transformation and nitrate generation. The CF3CO2- ligand is one of the decomposition products of the hfac- ligand. The two Mn(II) ions are bridged by two neutral (py)2CNOH ligands which adopt the 2.0111 coordination mode. A chelating hfac- ligand and a terminal CF3CO2- ion complete a distorted octahedral geometry at each metal ion. The CV of complex reveals irreversible reduction and oxidation processes. Variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility studies in the 2-300 K range for the representative tetranuclear clusters 2 and 4 reveal weak antiferromagnetic exchange interactions, leading to non-magnetic ST = 0 ground states. Best-fit parameters obtained by means of the program CLUMAG and applying the appropriate Hamiltonian are J(Mn(II)Mn((III))=-1.7 (2), -1.5 (4) cm(-1) and J(Mn(III)Mn(III))=-3.0 (2, 4) cm(-1).