Preparation of Palladium(II) and Platinum(II) Phosphine Complexes Promoted by Phase-Transfer Catalysts

The synthesis of M(PR₃)₂Cl₂ (M = Pd and Pt, R = alkyl or aryl) front K₂MCl₄ (in H₂O) and PR₃ (in CH₂Cl₂) was promoted by the addition of phase-transfer catalysts (PTC). The greater the amount of PTC used, the more quickly the reaction completed. ³¹P NMR spectra of some M(PR₃)₂Cl₂ in the presence of free PR₃ were measured; these NMR resulls were used to explain problems encountered during the preparations.     

Anionic Palladium(0) and Palladium(II) Ate Complexes

Palladium ate complexes are frequently invoked as important intermediates in Heck and cross‐coupling reactions, but so far have largely eluded characterization at the molecular level. Here, we use electrospray‐ionization mass spectrometry, electrical conductivity measurements, and NMR spectroscopy to show that the electron‐poor catalyst [L₃Pd] (L=tris[3,5‐bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]phosphine) readily reacts with Br⁻ ions to afford the anionic, zero‐valent ate complex [L₃PdBr]⁻. In contrast, more‐electron‐rich Pd catalysts display lower tendencies toward the formation of ate complexes. Combining [L₃Pd] with LiI and an aryl iodide substrate (ArI) results in the observation of the Pd^II ate complex [L₂Pd(Ar)I₂]⁻.     

Palladium(II) iminophosphine complexes

New complexes of general formula [PdCl₂(NP)] (NP = o-Ph₂PC₆H₄-CH=N-R; R = Me, ⁱ Pr, ^t Bu, NH-Me) and [Pd(NP)₂](ClO₄)₂ (NP = o-Ph₂PC₆H₄-CH=N-R; R = Me, ⁱ Pr) have been prepared by directly reacting the precursor PdCl₂(PhCN)₂ with iminophosphines (NP) in 1:1 and 1:2 molar ratios respectively. When the chloro-complex [PdCl₂(o-Ph₂PC₆H₄-CH=N ⁱ -Pr)] was treated with CF₃SO₃Ag in MeCN, the labile complex [Pd(o-Ph₂PC₆H₄-CH=N ⁱ -Pr)(MeCN)₂](CF₃SO₃)₂ was obtained in good yield. The reactivity of the new precursor towards a variety of neutral N- and P-donor ligands (py, PMe₂Ph, PMePh₂, PEt₃, bipy, dppe, 2-thpy) has been studied. The new complexes were characterized by partial elemental analyses and by spectroscopy (i.r., ¹H- and ³¹P-n.m.r.). The molecular structure of the aquo-complex [Pd(NP)(2-thpy)(H₂O)](CF₃SO₃)₂ has been determined by a single-crystal diffraction study, showing that the iminophosphine acts as a chelating ligand with coordination around the palladium atom slightly distorted from square-planar geometry.     

Palladium(II) methylpyrazole complexes

Summary Pd^II complexes of the general formula PdL ₂ ⁿ Cl₂ [L¹ = 3,4,5-trimethylpyrazole, L² = l,3,4-trimethylpyrazole, L³ = 1,3,5-trimethylpyrazole, L⁴ = 1,4,5-trimethylpyrazole and L⁵ = 1,3,4,5-tetramethylpyrazole] (1)–(5) have been prepared and studied by elemental analyses, X-ray diffraction patterns, i.r., far-i.r. and n.m.r. spectroscopy, conductometry, magnetic and thermal measurements.     

Nitrosodicyanmethanid-Komplexe von Palladium(II) und Platin(II)

Crystal and Molecular Structure of 1,8-Dihydroxy-3,6-dithiaoctan-bis-mercury(II) Chloride The crystal structure of 1,8-dihydroxy-3,6-dithiaoctane-bis-mercury(II) chloride has been determined by X-ray crystal structure analysis. The compound crystallizes monoclinic, space group C2/c with a = 15.311(2), b = 5.870(2), c = 17.479(2) Å, β = 102.76° and 4 formula units per unit cell. The structure was solved by heavy atom technique and refined to a final R value of R = 0.050. Mercury is digonally coordinated by an S and a Cl ligator. In consequence of weak interactions to an oxygen atom of the ligand as well as to three further Cl ions the coordination number is increased to six and a strongly distorted octahedron is formed. The crystal structure is built up from polymeric complex molecules.     

Palladium(II) complexes of ketimines

Summary New Pd^II complexes of biologically active ketimines containing the donor set have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, molecular weight determinations and conductivity measurements. The i.r. and ¹H-n.m.r. spectra indicate a square planar structure for the complexes in which the ligand is monobasic bidentate with oxygen and azomethine nitrogen coordinating sites. Representative ketimines and their respective metal complexes were found to exhibit antimicrobial properties.Author to whom all correspondence should be directed.     

Palladium(II) complexes ofN-alkyl phenothiazines

Summary Eight square-planar palladium(II) complexes, PdLCl₂ (L=N-alkyl phenothiazine) have been synthesized. Analytical, conductometric, spectral (electronic, i.r. and n.m.r.) and thermal data for the complexes have been discussed.Part of the paper presented at the International Conference The Chemistry of the Platinum Group Metals, Bristol July 20–24th, 1981.     

Palladium(II)-gated ion channels

A simple ion channel has been developed that can be created or disassembled through the addition or removal of palladium(ii).     

Palladium(II)-kojic acid interaction

Summary The interaction of palladium(II) with the bidentate kojic acid compound, HL, was studied. The pk_L and pk_c (11) values 7.65±0.15 and 5.22±0.10 were determined in aqueous media in the presence of different solvents (dioxane, MeOH, EtOH, Me₂CO and DMF) at variable concentrations (20–50% v/v solvent/H₂O). A reddish brown square planar 11 solid palladium kojic acid complex, PdLCl·H₂O, was prepared and characterized.     

Sulfobridged Polynuclear Complexes of Platinum(II) and Palladium(II)

When the platinum(II) and palladium(II) salts interact with ligands such as cystamine-(mercamine) HSCH₂CH₂NH₂ and 2-mercaptoethanol HSCH₂CH₂OH under certain conditions, polynuclear complexes of the compositions are obtained: [Pt₆(SCH₂CH₂NH₂)₈]Cl₄. 5H₂O and [Pd₆(SCH₂CH₂OH)₈]Cl₄. In a comparative study of the IR and X-ray spectra of synthesized complexes and ligands, as well as the results of X-ray diffraction studies, it was established that sulfur atoms of 2-mercaptoethanol occupy a bridge position with a mixed coordination of ligands in the palladium complex. In the platinum(II) complex bidentate coordination of ligands is realized through sulfur and nitrogen atoms.     

Palladium(II) Complexes of 1-vinylimidazole

Two new co-ordination compounds of Pd^II with 1-vinylimidazole of the formulae [PdL₄]Cl₂·3H₂O and trans-[PdL₂Cl₂], where L is a 1-vinylimidazole molecule, have been obtained. The compounds were characterised by spectroscopic, molar conductivity, thermogravimetric and magnetochemical measurements. Single crystal X-ray structure analyses of the complexes were also carried out. The compounds are diamagnetic with square-planar coordinatination around the palladium(II) ions. Other physico-chemical properties of the both complexes are compatible with their structures.     

Pd.H-C Interactions. Preparation and Structure of Orthometalated Tetranuclear Complexes of Palladium(II) and Platinum(II)

The reaction of 2-(1-naphthyl)benzothiazoline with palladium(II) acetate leads to helical mononuclear and orthometalated tetranuclear products. The molecular structures of mononuclear palladium(II) [Pd(H1-nabz)(2)] (1) (H(2)1-nabz = 2-N-(1-naphthylmethylideneamino)benzenethiolate), tetranuclear palladium(II) [Pd(4)(1-nabz)(4)] (2) and tetranuclear platinum(II) [Pt(4)(1-nabz)(4)] (3) have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction method. Crystal data for complex 1 are as follows: a = 14.208(3) ?, b = 18.227(4) ?, c = 14.398(8) ?; beta = 94.55(3) degrees; V = 3717.0(23) ?(3); space group = P2(1)/n, Z = 4. Crystal data for the complex 2 are as follows: a = b = 15.798(3) ?, c = 23.728(4) ?; V = 5921.7(20) ?(3); space group = I4(1)/a, Z = 16 for the Pd(1-nabz) unit. Crystal data for the complex 3 are as follows: a = b = 15.496(2) ?, c = 24.348(3) ?; V = 5846.3(20) ?(3); space group = I4(1)/a, Z = 16 for the Pt(1-nabz) unit. The mononuclear palladium(II) complex reveals short ortho-hydrogen.palladium distances of 2.66(7) and 2.48(7) ?. These short distances and (1)H NMR studies provide a M.H-C interaction which can be regarded as a three-center four-electron interaction. The molecular structures of 2 and 3 confirm the formation of unusual tetranuclear compounds featuring a rare C,N,S-tridentate ligand derived from orthometalation of pendant side arm. The structural and chemical properties of the mononuclear palladium(II) complex 1 clearly suggest that 1 is a potential intermediate in the formation of the tetranuclear complex 2 by orthometalation reactions.     

Palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes with N-substituted methionines

Summary As an approach to systems containing methionine residues, 3-acetyl-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one (HDh, dehydroacetic acid) was treated with L-methionine (MetH) or L-methionine methylester (MetM). By condensation at the acyl group and transfer of the phenolic hydrogen on the nitrogen atom, the related ligands DhMetH and DhMetM, were isolated, and form complexes of formula [MX₂(L)₂](M = Pd or Pt, L = DhMetM, X = Cl, Br or I; L = DhMetH, X = Cl or Br) and [MI₂(DhMetH)] with palladium and platinum dihalides. The reaction of the DhMetK carboxylate with MCl₂ in various media is discussed. Ligands and complexes were characterized by i.r. and n.m.r. (¹H and¹³C) spectroscopy and, in some cases, by thermogravimetric measurements. The ligands behave as monodentate sulphur donors, the 12 complexes showing atrans geometry except for [PtCl₂(DhMetH)₂], which is probably a mixture ofcis andtrans isomers.     

Palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes of dithiocarbamates and L-methioninol

The [M(dithiocarbamato)(Mol)]Cl complexes [M = Pd or Pt; dithiocarbamato = DMDT (Me₂NCS^– ₂) or ESDT (EtO₂CCH₂MeNCS^– ₂); Mol = L-methioninol (L-2-amino-4-methylthio-1-butanol)] have been prepared by reacting methioninol with the appropriate [M(dithiocarbamato)Cl] _n complex in a 1:1 molar ratio in chlorinated hydrocarbons. By operating at a 1:2 molar ratio, the binuclear species [M₂(dithiocarbamato)₂(Mol)Cl₂] were obtained. The complexes were characterized by i.r., n.m.r. and electrospray ionisation (ESI) mass spectra and by t.g.a. The [M(dithiocarbamato)(Mol)]Cl species are ionic and contain S,N-chelated methioninol. The ligand forms an S,N bridge between two metal atoms in the binuclear species, whose formation is confirmed by the presence of the deprotonated molecular ion in the ESI negative ion mode.     

Palladium(II) complexes with sulphonium ylides

Keto-stabilized sulphonium ylides displace styrene and benzonitrile from their adducts with PdCl₂ to give stable $\text{2}\text{1}$ ylidePdCl₂ complexes. Evidence is given for epimeric equilibrium between trans square-planar structures of these new complexes in solution.A $\text{1}\text{1}$ ylidePdI₂ complex, obtained from dimethylsulphonium methylide, is also described.     

Palladium(II) complexes with primary thioamides

Summary Palladium(II) complexes of thioacetamide, thiooxamide,N ^o,N ^o-dimethylthiooxamide and ethyl thiooxamidate have been prepared and investigated by electronic and i.r. spectroscopy. It is concluded that the ligands always act as monodentate sulphur donors, and that planar [PdL₄]X₂ (X = Cl, Br or ClO₄) compounds are formed. The(PdS) frequencies and the ligand field strengths are enhanced by electron donor groups and lowered by electron withdrawing groups.