Synthesis and crystal structures of two (cyclopentadienyl)titanium(III) hydroborate complexes, [CpTiCl(BH4)]2 and Cp2Ti(B3H8)

Treatment of Cp^∗TiCl₃ and Cp₂TiCl₂ with NaB₃H₈ affords the titanium(III) hydroborate compounds [Cp^∗TiCl(BH₄)]₂ and Cp₂Ti(B₃H₈), respectively. The former compound arises by means of a new reaction, the metal-induced fragmentation of the B₃H₈ anion, and can also be made by treating Cp^∗TiCl₃ with LiBH₄. The latter compound has been previously described, but not characterized crystallographically. Both compounds have been studied by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Dimeric [Cp^∗TiCl(BH₄)]₂ has bridging chloride ligands and terminal Cp^∗ and BH₄ ligands. The Ti-Ti distance is 3.452(1) Å, which indicates that there is no metal-metal bonding interaction. The Ti-Cl distances are 2.440(2) Å and the Ti-Cl-Ti and Cl-Ti-Cl angles of 89.97(8) and 90.03(8)° so that the Ti₂Cl₂ unit is nearly a perfect square. The BH₄ groups are each tridentate, with a Ti-B distance of 2.220(9) Å and an average Ti-H distance of 1.98(5) Å. In Cp₂Ti(B₃H₈), the B₃H₈ ligand is bidentate, as is usually seen, and the Ti-B and Ti-H distances are 2.600(3) and 1.96(2) Å. The dihedral angle between the Ti-B(1)-B(2) plane and the B(1)-B(2)-B(3) plane is 123.4°. The Ti-B distances are 0.04 Å longer than those in niobium analog, Cp₂Nb(B₃H₈), despite the fact that the single bond metallic radius of Ti is 0.02 Å smaller than that of Nb. This lengthening of the bond is probably a consequence of the presence of one fewer skeletal bonding electron in Cp₂Ti(B₃H₈).     

Ein- und zweikernige Fluorokomplexe des Titan(III), Chrom(III) und Eisen(III) Darstellung und Struktur von (NMe4)(Ti(H2O)4F2)TiF6 · H2O, (NMe4)3Cr2F9 und (NMe4)3Fe2F9

Mono- and Dinuclear Fluoro Complexes of Titanium (III), Chromium (III), and Iron(III). Syntheses and Structures of (NMe₄) (Ti(H₂O)₄F₂)TiF₆ · H₂O, (NMe₄)₃Cr₂F₉, and (NMe₄)₃Fe₂F₉ The title compounds have been prepared by reaction of MCl₃ (M = Ti, Cr, Fe) with NMe₄F in dimethylformamide. (NMe₄)₃Cr₂F₉ and (NMe₄)₃Fe₂F₉ contain the face-sharing biocathedral M₂F₉^3? unit. The M…M distances are 277.1(1) and 289.8(3) pm in (NMe₄)₃Cr₂F₉ and (NMe₄)Fe₂F₉, respectively. (NMe₄)(Ti(H₂O)₄F₂)TiF₆ · H₂O contains trans-Ti^III(H₂O)₄F₂⁺ cations and Ti^IVF₆^2? anions. Crystal data: (NMe₄)₃Cr₂F₉: hexagonal, space group P6₃/m, a = 804.1(3), c = 1857.5(4) pm, Z = 2, 529 reflections, R = 0.049; (NMe₄)₃Fe₂F₉: hexagonal, space group P6₃/m, a = 804.7(5), c = 1 861.6(5) pm, Z = 2, 635 reflections, R = 0,046; (NMe₄)(Ti(H₂O)₄F₂)TiF₆ · H₂O: orthorhombic, space group Pbca, a = 776.9(2), b = 1 616.3(3), c = 2 428.6(7) pm, Z = 8, 2 784 reflections, R = 0,056.     

[Na · Triglyme]2[S(BH3)4]: Ein Salz des neuen Anions Tetrakis(boran)sulfat(2—) Kristallstruktur und theoretische Untersuchung der Molekülstruktur

[Na · Triglyme]₂[S(BH₃)₄]: a Salt of the New Anion Tetrakis(borane)sulfate(2? ). Crystal Structure and Theoretical Investigation of the Structure Na[H₃B-m?₂-S(B₂H₅)] 1 is produced by the reaction between NaSH and THF · BH₃, under dehydrogenation. 1 is also formed as the first ¹¹B-NMR-spectroscopically detectable reaction product by the reaction between anhydrous Na₂S and THF · BH₃. Adducts of BH₃ with the S^2? ion are not detectable in THF. The anion [S(BH₃)₄]^2? can however be obtained, by the addition of NaBH₄ to 1 in diglyme or triglyme respectively: [Na — Triglyme]₂[S(BH₃)₄] 2. 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n (Nr. 14). Structural data of 1 and 2 have been calculated by SCF methods. The anion of 2 may be viewed either as an adduct of B₂H₆ with S^2?, or as a bridge substituted thia derivative of B₂H₇^?; furthermore the anion of 2 is isoelectronic and isostructural with the SO ion.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 239 [1]. Reaktion von Diphosphan(4) mit Diboran(6) und mit THF-Boran: Bildung von Diphosphan-boran,P2H4 · BH3, und Diphosphan-1,2-bis(boran), BH3 · P2H4 · BH3

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 239. On the Reaction of Diphosphane(4) with Diborane(6) and with THF-Borane: Formation of Diphosphane-borane, P₂H₄ · BH₃, and Diphosphane-1,2-bis(borane), BH₃ · P₂H₄ · BH₃ Diphosphane(4) always reacts with diborane(6) in the temperature range of ?118 to ?78°C, to furnish a mixture of diphosphane-borane, P₂H₄ · BH₃ ( 1 ), and diphosphane-1,2-bis(borane), BH₃ · P₂H₄ · BH₃ ( 2 ), in addition to small amounts of triphosphane-1,3-bis(borane), BH₃ · P₃H₅ · BH₃, and phosphane-borane, BH₃ · PH₃, irrespective of the molar ratios of the reactants employed. The formation of the 1 : 1 adduct P₂H₄ · B₂H₆ reported in the literature [4] could not be confirmed. The structures of compounds 1 and 2 were investigated by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy which revealed the complete, homolytic cleavage of diborane(6). As a result of the bonding of one BH₃ group to diphosphane(4), the Lewis basicity of the other PH₂ group is markedly reduced. Similar mixtures of products are obtained when the borane adduct THF · BH₃ is employed in an analogous reaction. In the case of a 1 : 1 molar ratio of P₂H₄ : THF · BH₃ at ?78°C, the reaction furnishes compound 1 exclusively. This product can be isolated in the pure state and is found to be appreciably more stable than diphosphane(4).     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Titan(IV) und Titan(III). Die Kristallstrukturen von [TiCl2(OMe)(NPPh3)]2, [TiBr2(NPPh3)]2 · 3 C7H8 sowie von [Ph3PNH2]Br · CH2Cl2

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Titanium(IV) and Titanium(III). The Crystal Structures of [TiCl₂(OMe)(NPPh₃)]₂, [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ · 3C₇H₈, and [Ph₃PNH₂]Br · CH₂Cl₂ TiCl₃(NPPh₃) reacts with a solution of methyllithium in diethyl ether in the presence of lithiummethylate forming yellow [TiCl₂(OMe)(NPPh₃)]₂. On reaction with benzyl magnesium bromide TiCl₃(NPPh₃) in diethyl ether is converted into green [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ under reduction and ligand exchange. [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ crystallizes from toluene with three molecules C₇H₈. [Ph₃PNH₂]Br · CH₂Cl₂ originates as a side product of this reaction. The products are characterized by their i.r. spectra and by crystal structure analyses. [TiCl₂(OMe)(NPPh₃)]₂ . Space group P1 , Z = 2, structure solution with 2909 independent reflections, R = 0.063. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1005.1, b = 1044.5, c = 1068.6 pm, α = 66.98°, β = 89.35°, γ = 80.24°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules with μ₂-OMe bridges and five-fold coordinated titanium atoms. The (NPPh₃^?) ligand is terminally connected with a Ti = N distance of 174.8 pm and with a TiNP bond angle of 165.3°. [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ · 3 C₇H₈ . Space group P1 , Z = 2, structure solution with 5548 independent reflections, R = 0.053. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 983.3, b = 1162.7, c = 1376.5 pm, α = 100.53°, β = 110.30°, γ = 105.24°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules with μ₂-NPPh₃ bridges and tetrahedral coordination at the titanium atoms. With 195.9 pm the Ti–N bonds correspond with single bonds. The Ti …? Ti distance of 260.0 pm is exceptionally short. [Ph₃PNH₂]Br · CH₂Cl₂ . Space group P1 , Z = 1, structure solution with 3091 independent reflections, R = 0.049. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 909.4, b = 1004.4, c = 1158.5 pm, α = 108.09°, β = 94.67°, γ = 91.92°. The bromide ions are bonded to a one-dimensional infinite network via hydrogen bridge bonds of the cation and of the dichloromethane.     

Metallboranate und Boranato-metallate. V. Solvate des Cadmiumboranats und Boranatocadmate

The reaction of CdCl₂ or CdBr₂with LiBH₄, in ether yields no pure Cd(BH₄)₂, but Li₂Cd(BH₄)₄ was isolated as an oily etherate. Similarly, NaCd(BH₄)₃ was obtained from CdCl₂ and NaBH₄ in ether and tetrahydrofurane as solvents. LiCd(BH₄)₃ and NaCd(BH₄)₃ were also formed from the components in ether solution. In these solutions Cd migrates to the anode confirming their formulation as tetrahydroborato-cadmates. Cadmiumtetrahydroborate was formed in the reaction of cadmium methoxide with diborane in tetrahydrofurane (THF) and isolated as crystalline solvates. It reacts with pyridine to give Cd(BH₄)₂ · 3 NC₅H₅ and with NH₃ to yield Cd(NH₃)₆(BH₄)₂.     

Strukturchemie titanorganischer verbindungen: Molekül- und kristallstruktur von [{(π-C5H5)2Ti(H2O)}2O](ClO4)2 · 2 H2O

(π-C₅H₅)₂TiCl₂ and cobaltous perchlorate react in aqueous solution to give [{(π-C₅H₅)₂Ti(H₂O)}₂O](ClO₄)₂ · 2 H₂O (I). Compound I crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Fdd2 with Z 8 and lattice parameters a 28.893(5), b 17.433(4), c 10.312(3) Å. Results of an X-ray analysis of I (R 0.061): the (crystallographic) symmetry of the complex cation is C₂-2; Ti exhibits pseudotetrahedral coordination with a water molecule as one of the ligands; Ti—μ-O distance 1.83 Å; Ti—μ-O—Ti angle 176°; the geometry of the (π-C₅H₅)₂Ti unit in I corresponds closely to that in (π-C₅H₅)₂TiCl₂.     

Peroxofluorokomplexe der Übergangsmetalle. VIII. Kristallstruktur von K2Ti(O2)F4 · 1/2 H2O. Strukturchemischer Vergleich und spektroskopische Daten der Verbindungen K2Ti(O2)F4 · xH2O (mit x = 1, 1/2, 0)

Transition Metal Peroxofluoro Complexes. VIII. Crystal Structure of K₂Ti(O₂)F₄. · 1/2H₂O. Structural Comparison and Spectroscopic Data of the Compounds K₂Ti(O)₂F₄ · xH₂O (x = 1, 1/2, 0) The yellow hemihydrat K₂Ti(O₂)F₄ · 1/2 H₂O crystallizes monoclinic (space group C2/c, a = 1680.5(6), b = 653.2(1), c = 1224.3(4) pm, β = 115.8(1)°, Z = 8, Rw = 0.038 for 1113 independent reflections). It contains isolated, dinuclear, di(μ-fluoro)-bridged [Ti₂(O₂)₂F₈]^4? anions, as known by orange coloured K₂Ti(O₂)F₄ · H₂O [1]. They are arranged in layers which are parallel to the (100) plane, whereas they are linked by hydrogen bonds forming infinite chains in K₂Ti(O₂)F₄ · 1/2 H₂O. Anhydrous K₂Ti(O₂)F₄ - even yellow - crystallizes monoclinic with a = 828.9(2), b = 1107.6(2), c = 1303.9(3) pm, β = 92.29(2)°. I.r. and Raman spectra of all compounds are listed and interpreted. On the basis of the UV spectra the different colours of some titaniumperoxofluoro compounds are discussed in relation to the titanium-peroxid bonding.     

Synthesis,Structures and DFT Studies of Imido‐bridged and (Bis)ligand‐coordinated Titanium Complexes

Syntheses and structures of five imido‐bridged dinuclear titanium complexes and two (bis)ligand‐coordinated mononuclear titanium complexes are reported. Addition of 1 or 2 equiv. of Schiff base ligand (((1H‐pyrrol‐2‐yl)methylene)amino)‐2,3‐dihydro‐1H‐inden‐2‐ol (H₂L) to Ti(NMe₂)₄ resulted in transamination with 4 equiv. of dimethylamides generating a (bis)ligand‐coordinated complex Ti(L)₂ ( 1 ). Treatment of Ti(NMe₂)₄ with 1 equiv. of ^tBuNH₂ followed by addition of 1 equiv. of H₂L afforded an imido‐bridged complex [Ti(L)(N^tBu)]₂ ( 2 ). 1:1:1:1 reaction of Ti(NMe₂)₄/RNH₂/H₂L/py(or phen) produced imido‐bridgedcomplexes [Ti(L)(NPh)(py)]₂ ( 3 ), [Ti(L)(4‐F‐PhN)(py)]₂·Tol ( 4 ·Tol), [Ti(L)(4‐Cl‐PhN)(py)]₂·Tol·THF ( 5 ·Tol·THF), [Ti(L)(4‐Br‐PhN)(py)]₂·Tol ( 6 ·Tol) and a (bis)ligand‐coordinated complex Ti(L)₂·phen ( 7 ) (py = pyridine, phen = 1,10‐phenanthroline). Attempts to prepare the monomeric titianium imido complexes were unsuccessful. DFT studies show that the assumed compound which contains Ti = N species is less stable than imido‐bridged Ti‐N(R)‐Ti complexes, providing the better understanding of the experimental results.     

Bis(triphenylphosphin)iminium-bis(methoxo)phthalocyaninato(2–)ferrat(III) – Synthese und Kristallstruktur

Bis(triphenylphosphine)iminium Bis(methoxo)phthalocyaninato(2–)ferrate(III) – Synthesis and Crystal Structure Chlorophthalocyaninato(2–)ferrate(III) reacts with bis(triphenylphosphine)iminium hydroxide in methanol/acetone solution to yield blue crystals of bis(triphenylphosphine)iminium bis(methoxo)phthalocyaninato(2–)ferrate(III). The complex salt crystallizes as an acetone/methanol solvate (^bPNP)[Fe(OCH₃)₂pc^2–] · (CH₃)₂CO · 1.5 CH₃OH in the triclinic space group P 1 (no. 2) with the cell parameters a = 13.160(5) Å, b = 15.480(5) Å, c = 17.140(5) Å, α = 97.54(5)°, β = 91.79(5)°, γ = 95.44(5)°. The Fe atom is located in the centre of the pc^2– ligand coordinating four isoindole N atoms (N_iso) of the pc^2– ligand and two O atoms of the methoxo ligands in a mutual trans arrangement. The average Fe–O and Fe–N_iso distances are 1.887 and 1.943 Å, respectively. The cation adopts the bent conformation (< P–N–P = 140.4(2)°) with P–N distances of 1.579(3) and 1.575(3) Å.     

Darstellung und schwingungsspektroskopische Untersuchung von [H3B?Se?Se?BH3]2− und [H3B-μ2-Se(B2H5)]− Kristallstruktur und theoretische Untersuchung der Molekülstruktur von [H3B-μ2-Se(B2H5)]−

Synthesis and Vibrational Spectroscopic Investigation of [H₃B? Se? Se? BH₃]^2? and [H₃B-μ₂-Se(B₂H₅)]^? Crystal Structure and Theoretical Investigation of the Molecular Structure of [H₃B-μ₂-Se(B₂H₅)]^? M₂[H₃B? Se? Se? BH₃] 1 is produced by the reaction between elemental selenium and MBH₄ (1 : 1) in triglyme (diglyme), under dehydrogenation. 1 reacts with an excess of B₂H₆ to give M[H₃B-μ₂-Se(B₂H₅)] 2 which is also formed in the reaction of THF · BH₃ with 1 . These reactions proceed under cleavage of the Se? Se bond and hydrogen evolution. [(C₆H₅)₄]Br reacts with Na · 2 to form [(C₆H₅)₄P] · 2 which crystallizes in the tetragonal space group I4 (Nr. 82). An X-ray structure determination failed because of disordering of the cation and anion. ¹¹B, ⁷⁷Se NMR shifts and ¹J(¹¹B¹H) coupling constants as well as IR- and Raman spectroscopic investigations convey further structural information. Structural data of 2 have been calculated by SCF methods. The anion of 2 may be viewed either as an adduct of Se with B₃H₈^?, or as a bridge substituted selena derivative of B₂H₆.     

Tetrakis(triphenylphosphaniminato)titan, [Ti(NPPh3)4]

Tetrakis(triphenylphosphoraneiminato)titanium, [Ti(NPPh₃)₄] The title compound has been prepared by the reaction of [TiCl₂(NPPh₃)₂] with methyllithium and cyclopentadienyllithium, respectively, in hexane solution. [Ti(NPPh₃)₄] · 3 C₇H₈ crystallizes from toluene solution to form colourless, only slightly moisture sensitive crystals which were characterized by a crystal structure determination. Space group I4₁/a, Z = 8, lattice dimensions at ?80°C: a = b = 2160.7(2), c = 3334.2(3) pm, merohedral (110) twin, R = 0.077. The compound forms monomeric molecules with tetrahedrally coordinate titanium atoms and bonding parameters of TiN = 187.3 pm, PN = 155.1 pm, TiNP 150.4° in average.     

Polyol-Metall-Komplexe. 27. Bis-diolato-antimonate(III) mit Guanosin als Diol

Polyol Metal Complexes. 27. Bis-Diolato Antimonates(III ) with Guanosine as the Diol The complex anions of K₃[Sb^III(Guo1,2′,3′H_?3)₂] · 10 H₂O ( 1 ) and [Co(NH₃)₆][Sb^III(Guo1,2′,3′H_?3)₂] · 9 H₂O ( 2 ) are four-coordinate homoleptic bis(diolato)antimonate(III ) species. The guanosine trianions act as carbohydrate ligands through their cis-furanoidic ribosyl moiety, thus forming no nucleobase–metal bonds.     

Synthese,Eigenschaften und Struktur von oktamerem Titanimidchlorid [Ti(NSiMe3)Cl2]8

Synthesis, Properties, and Structure of Octameric Titanium Imide Chloride [Ti(NSiMe₃)Cl₂]₈ The reaction of TiCl₄ with N(SiMe₃)₃ in sealed glas-tubes yields the titanium imide chloride [Ti(NSiMe₃)Cl₂]₈ ( 1 ). It crystallizes in the space group C2/c with a = 2 704.5(4), b = 1 303.9(1), c = 2 205.4(2) pm, β = 112.78(1)°, Z = 4. In 1 six Ti atoms are linked together by chloro and trimethylsilylimido bridges to form a ring structure. Two TiCl₂-groups are bound in addition to the ring by two imido bridges. Upon annealing at 250°C 1 transformes to the isomeric polymer [Ti(NSiMe₃)Cl₂]_n. Above 250°C 1 decomposes under separation of Me₃SiCl affording TiNCl.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Titans. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von CpTiCl2(NPMe3), [TiCl3(NPMe3)]2, [Ti2Cl5(NPMe2Ph)3] und [Ti3Cl6(NPMe3)5][BPh4]

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Titanium. Synthesis and Crystal Structures of CpTiCl₂(NPMe₃), [TiCl₃(NPMe₃)]₂, [Ti₂Cl₅(NPMe₂Ph)₃], and [Ti₃Cl₆(NPMe₃)₅][BPh₄] The title compounds are formed from Cp₂TiCl₂ and titanium tetrachloride, respectively, and the corresponding phosphane imino compounds Me₃SiNPMe₃ and Me₃SiNPMe₂Ph. The tetraphenyl borate salt yielded from the reaction of [Ti₃Cl₆(NPMe₃)₅]Cl with NaBPh₄. All compounds form yellow crystals which are sensitive to moisture. They were characterized by IR-spectroscopy and crystal structure analyses. CpTiCl₂(NPMe₃) ( 1 ): Space group Pbca, Z = 8, solution of the structure with 1632 observed independent reflections, R = 0.037. Lattice dimensions at 19°C: a = 1202.6, b = 1224.2, c = 1766.7 pm. The molecules of the compound are monomeric with the (NPMe₃)^? ligand in almost linear array (bond angle Ti? N? P 170.7°). [TiCl₃(NPMe₃)]₂ ( 2 ): Space group Pbca, Z = 8, structure solution with 698 observed independent reflections, R = 0.030. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 1140.5, b = 1112.2, c = 1589.4 pm. In 2 the titanium atoms, which occur in trigonal bipyramidal coordination, are linked by the N atoms of the (NPMe₃)^? groups to form a centrosymmetric dimer with Ti? N bond lengths of 184.3 and 208.2 pm. [Ti₂Cl₅(NPMe₂Ph)₃] · CH₂Cl₂ ( 3 ): Space group Pca2₁, Z = 4, structure solution with 8477 observed independent reflections, R = 0.051. The lattice dimensions at 20°C are: a = 1221.0; b = 1407.5, c = 2139.3 pm. 3 can be understood as a reaction product of TiCl₂(NPMe₂Ph)₂ and TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph). In the resulting, heavily distorted Ti₂N₂-four-membered ring the Ti? N bond lenghts are 1804., 194.4, 199.2, and 234.6 pm. The longest Ti? N bond is in trans-position to the N atom of the terminal (NPMe₂Ph)- ligand, in which the Ti? N distance is 175.6 pm. .[Ti₃CL₆(NPMe₃)₅][BPh₄] (4): Space group P2₁/n, structure solution with 2846 observed independent reflections, R = 0.062. The lattice dimensions at 20°C are: a = 1495.2, b = 2335.4, c = 155,8 pm, β = 93.28°. In the cation of 4 the three titanium atoms along with three (NPMe₃)- groups with μ2- N functions and two (NPMe₃)- groups with μ3- N functions form a nation number 6 with two terminal chlorine atoms.     

Synthesis and Properties of a Novel 3D Europium Coordination Polymer with Helical Chain and (3,6)‐Connected rtl Net

The first coordination polymer of 2,2′‐((4‐carboxymethyl‐1,3‐phenylene)bis(oxy)) diacetic acid (H₃L) with europium(III) ion, [Eu(L)(H₂O)]·3H₂O ( 1 ), has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. Complex 1 exhibits a 3D coordination polymer with helical chain and rtl topology of the point symbol (4·6²)₂(4²·6¹⁰·8³) based on [Eu₂(COO)₄] as secondary building unit (SBU). Furthermore, the luminescent and magnetic properties of complex 1 are studied.     

Cyano Derivatives of Bis(cyclopentadienyl)titanium(IV). The crystal and molecular structure of μ-Oxo-bis[bis(cyclopentadienyl)cyanotitanium(IV)], [(η5-C5H5)2TiCN]2O

By the reaction of KCN with Cp₂TiCl₂ (Cp = η⁵-C₅H₅) in boiling methanol, bis(cyclopentadienyl)-methoxytitanium(IV) cyanide, Cp₂Ti(OCH₃)CN, is formed which in air is converted into the dinuclear oxygen-bridged derivative (Cp₂TiCN)₂O. By the same procedure, the bis(methylcyclopentadienyl) analogue [MeCp₂TiCN]₂O has been obtained. An X-ray diffraction study of (Cp₂TiCN)₂O has shown that the CN group acts as a unidentate ligand with a Ti? C bond length of 2.158 Å and a Ti? C? N bond angle of 177.7°, very close to linearity. The Ti? O bond distance, 1.836 Å, and the bond angle at the bridging O atom, 174.1°, are normal. The ligands are arranged in a nearly tetrahedral way around the Ti atoms. The structural results are compared to those for similar dinuclear titanium complexes.     

Über Cyanatverbindungen und deren reaktives Verhalten. XXXI [1]. Solvatfreies Titan(IV)-thiocyanat und einige abgeleitete Tetrathiocyanato-bis(ligand)-titan(IV)-Komplexe

Cyanates and Their Reactive Behaviour. XXXI. Solvate-free Titanium(IV) Thiocyanate and Some Related Tetrathiocyanato-bis(ligand) Titanium(IV) Complexes TiCl₄ and [TiCl_a(NCS)_bL₂] compounds react with alkali thiocyanates in tetrahydrofurane or acetonitrile to monomeric tetrathiocyanato-bis(ligand)titan(IV) complexes (a = 1, 2, 3; b = 3, 2, 1; L = CH₃CN, C₄H₈O), also NH₄[TiCl(NCS)₄(THF)] · 2 THF is formed. Desolvatation of [Ti(NCS)₄(THF)₂] leads to [Ti(NCS)₄]_x. The prepared compounds are characterized by analytical data, IR and electron spectra, and conductivity measurements.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Titan(IV). Die Kristallstrukturen von [TiCl3(NPEt3)]2, [TiCl3(NPEt3)(THF)2] und [TiCl4{Me2Si(NPEt3)2}]

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Titanium(IV). Crystal Structures of [TiCl₃(NPEt₃)]₂, [TiCl₃(NPEt₃)(THF)₂], and [TiCl₄{Me₂Si(NPEt₃)₂}] [TiCl₃(NPEt₃)]₂ ( 1 ) is formed from titanium(IV) chloride and the silylated phosphaneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ in dichloromethane as reddish-brown, moisture-sensitive crystals. According to the crystal structure analysis these crystals show centrosymmetric Ti₂N₂ four-membered rings with Ti–N distances of 184.7 and 210.3 pm. With tetrahydrofurane 1 forms yellow, moisture sensitive crystals of the solvate [TiCl₃(NPEt₃)(THF)₂] ( 2 ), in which the titanium atom is octahedrally coordinated. The THF molecule which is in trans position to the phosporaneiminato ligand realizes but a very weak Ti–O bond of 238.0 pm, the cis THF molecule shows a Ti–O distance of 213.7 pm. With 173.4 pm along with a TiNP bond angle of 160.0° the TiN distance is very short. The bis(phosphaneimine) complex [TiCl₄{Me₂Si(NPEt₃)₂}] ( 3 ) is formed as colourless crystals in low yield in the reaction of titanium(IV) chloride with Me₃SiNPEt₃ and trimethylcyclopentadienylsilane. In 3 the titanium atom is surrounded by four chlorine atoms in a distorted octahedral fashion and by the two N atoms of the Me₂Si(NPEt₃)₂ molecule with TiN distances of 205.6 pm.     

Synthesis and thermal decomposition of neodymium(III) peroxotitanate to Nd<Subscript>2</Subscript>TiO<Subscript>5</Subscript>

Neodymium(III) peroxotitanate is used as a precursor for obtaining Nd₂TiO₅. The last one possesses numerous valuable electrophysical properties. TiCl₄, Nd(NO₃)₃·6H₂O and H₂O₂ in mol ratio 1:2:10 were used as starting materials. The reaction ambience was alkalized to pH = 9 with a solution of NH₃. The obtained neodymium(III) peroxotitanate and intermediate compounds of the isothermal heating were proved by the help of quantitative analysis and infrared spectroscopy (IRS). It has Nd₄[Ti₂(O₂)₄(OH)₁₂]·7H₂O composition. The absorption band observed in IRS at 831 cm^?1 relates to a triangular bonding of the peroxo group of Ti, at 1062 cm^?1—terminal groups Ti–OH and at 1491 and 1384 cm^?1—the bridging OH^?-groups Ti–O(H)–Ti. Nd₂TiO₅ was obtained by thermal decomposition of neodymium(III) peroxotitanate. The isothermal conditions for decomposition were determined on the base of differential thermal analysis, thermogravimetric and differential scanning calorimetry results in the temperature range of 20–1000 °C. The mechanism of thermal decomposition of Nd₄[Ti₂(O₂)₄(OH)₁₂]·7H₂O to Nd₂TiO₅ was studied. In the temperature range of 20–208 °C, a simultaneous decomposition of the peroxo groups by the separation of oxygen and hydrate water is conducted and Nd₄[Ti₂O₄(OH)₁₂] is obtained. From 208 to 390 °C, the terminal OH^?-groups are separated and Nd₄[Ti₂O₇(OH)₆] is formed. In the range of 390–824 °C, the bridging OH^?-groups are completely decomposed to Nd₂TiO₅. The optimal conditions for obtaining nanocrystalline Nd₂TiO₅ are 900 °C for 6 h and 20–80 nm.