Thia- und Selena-arachno-undecaboran 6,7-μ-(CH3E)B10H13 Kristallstruktur von arachno-6,7-μ-(CH3Se)B10H13 Theoretische Untersuchungen der Molekülstrukturen und 11B-NMR-Verschiebungen von arachno-6,7-μ-(CH3E)B10H13

Thia- and Selena-arachno-undecaborane 6,7-μ-(CH₃E)B₁₀H₁₃. Crystal Structure of arachno-6,7-μ-(CH₃Se)B₁₀H₁₃. Theoretical Investigations of the Molecular Structures and ¹¹B NMR Shifts of arachno-6,7-μ-(CH₃E)B₁₀H₁₃ The reaction of B₁₀H₁₄ with (CH₃)₂S yields with loss of H₂ the base adduct 6,9-[(CH₃)₂S]₂B₁₀H₁₂. Although an analogous reaction between B₁₀H₁₄ with disulfanes or diselenanes was expected to produce 6,9 bridged dichalcogen derivatives, (CH₃)₂S₂ failed to react even under reflux conditions. Trisulfane (CH₃)₂S₃ does react, but the pathway is different and leads to (CH₃S)B₁₀H₁₃ 2 without loss of H₂. Unlike of (CH₃)₂S₂, (CH₃)₂Se₂ yields (CH₃Se)B₁₀H₁₃, 3 . Both 2 and 3 are formed by substitution of a bridging hydrogen and could be obtained in pure form and characterized ¹¹B NMR spectroscopically. A single crystal X-ray structure analysis also was performed on 3 (space group P2₁/c). The molecular structures of 2 and 3 were optimized at the MP2 level and ¹¹B NMR shifts were computed at the IGLO-SCF, GIAO-SCF and GIAO-B3LYP levels of theory.     

Synthese der Silatetraphospholane (tBuP)4SiMe2, (tBuP)4SiCl2 und (tBuP)4Si(Cl)SiCl3 Molekül- und Kristallstruktur von (tBuP)4SiCl2

Synthesis of the Silatetraphospholanes (tBuP)₄SiMe₂, (tBuP)₄SiCl₂, and (tBuP)₄Si(Cl)SiCl₃ Molecular and Crystal Structure of (tBuP)₄SiCl₂ The reaction of the diphosphide K₂[(tBuP)₄] 7 with the halogenosilanes Me₂SiCl₂, SiCl₄ or Si₂Cl₆ in a molar ratio of 1:1 leads via a [4 + 1]-cyclocondensation reaction to the silatetraphospholanes (tBuP)₄SiMe₂ 1,1-dimethyl-1-sila-2,3,4,5-tetra-t-butyl-2,3,4,5-tetraphospholane, 1 , (tBuP)₄SiCl₂, 1,1-dichloro-1-sila-2,3,4,5-tetra-t-butyl-2,3,4,5-tetraphospholane, 2 , and (tBuP)₄Si(Cl)SiCl₃, 1-chloro-1-trichlorsilyl-1-sila-2,3,4,5-tetra-t-butyl-2,3,4,5-tetraphospholane, 3 , respectively, with the 5-membered P₄Si ring system. The reaction leading to 1 is accompanied with the formation of the by-product Me₂(Cl)-Si–(tBuP)₄–Si(Cl)Me₂ 1a (5:1), which has a chain structure. On warming to 100°C 1a decomposes to 1 and Me₂SiCl₂. The compounds 2 and 3 do not react further with an excess of 7 due to strong steric shielding of the ring Si atoms by the t-butyl groups. 1, 2 and 3 could be obtained in a pure form and characterized NMR spectroscopically; 2 was also characterized by a single crystal structure analysis. 1a was identified by NMR spectroscopy only.     

CuClS0.94Te1.06 und CuBrS0.92Te1.08, zwei neue Kupfer(I)-chalkogenhalogenide mit neutralen [STe]-Schrauben

CuClS_0.94Te_1.06 and CuBrS_0.92Te_1.08, Two New Copper(I) Chalcogen Halides Containing Neutral [STe] Screws CuClS_0.94Te_1.06 and CuBrS_0.92Te_1.08 are two new, isotypic compounds of general composition CuXYY′ (X = halide, Y, Y′ = chalcogen) with a mixed chalcogen substructure. They crystallize in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/n (No. 14), a = 7.878(2), b = 4.727(1), c = 10.759(2) Å, β = 103.97(2)°, V = 388.8(2) ų (CuClS_0.94Te_1.06) and a = 8.043(3), b = 4.746(2), c = 11.240(4) Å, β = 103.46(3)°, V = 417.3(3) ų (CuBrS_0.92Te_1.08), both with Z = 4. The crystal structures are dominated by ordered [STe^±0]-screws. From a crystal chemical point of view the sulfur and tellurium atoms are significantly different. The melting points are 341 °C (CuClS_0.94Te_1.06) and 336 °C (CuBrS_0.92Te_1.08). The compounds CuXYY′ (X = Cl, Br, I; Y, Y′ = S, Se, Te) are compared and discussed.     

Cu3SbSe3: Synthese und Kristallstruktur

The Crystal Structure of Cu₃SbSe₃ The hitherto unknown crystal structure of Cu₃SbSe₃ has been determined from single crystals. The compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group Pnma (No. 62), with a = 7.9865(8), b = 10.6138(9) and c = 6.8372(7) Å, V = 579.6(1) ų, Z = 4. Most remarkable feature of the structure are groups of three cis-edge-sharing tetrahedra [Cu₃Se₈] which are interlinked to a threedimensional arrangement by SbSe₃-units. In contrast to Cu₃SbS₃ in the temperature range from ?180 to 25°C no hints for a phase transition could be detected by means of X-ray- and thermoanalytical methods.     

Preparation and Crystal Structure of MnBiS2Br

Black single crystals of MnBiS₂Br were obtained by the reaction of stoichiometric amounts of α-MnS, Bi, S, and BiBr₃ (3:2:3:1) at 600°C for 4 weeks. The compound crystallises in the monoclinic system, space group C2/m, with a = 12.767(2), b = 3.9468(4), c = 9.574(1) ?, β = 90.87(2)°, and Z = 4. The crystal structure refinement based on 720 reflections converged at R = 0.0244 and wR2 = 0.0579, respectively. MnBiS₂Br forms a layer structure consisting of MnS₆ octahedra, MnS₂Br₄ octahedra, and BiS₃₊₂ pyramids.     

Synthese und Strukturbestimmung von (i-Pr)2NB(t-BuP)3 und (i-Pr)2NB(t-BuP)4

Synthesis and Structure Analysis of (i-Pr)₂NB(t-BuP)₃ and (i-Pr)₂NB(t-BuP)₄ The diphosphide K(t-Bu)P-(t-BuP)₂-P(t-Bu)K obtained by the cleavage reaction of the 3-membered ring system (i-Pr)₂BN(t-BuP)₂ with potassium reacts with t-BuPCl₂ at ?78°C under ring expansion to form the P₃B ring system (i-Pr)₂NB(t-BuP)₃ – 1,2,3-tri-t-butyl-tri-phospha-4-diisopropyl-aminoboretane ( 1 ). – The 5-membered P₄B ring system (i-Pr)₂NB(t-BuP)₄ – 1,2,3,4-tetra-t-butyl-tetraphospha-5-diisopropylaminoborolidine, ( 2 ) – is formed from K(t-Bu)P? (t-BuP)₂? P(t-Bu)K and (i-Pr)₂NBCl₂ analogous to the above reaction. 1 and 2 could be obtained in a pure form and characterized NMR spectroscopically and by X-ray structure analysis. 1 shows at 200 K two conformation isomers; for 2 ³¹P-^10,11B-isotopic shifts could be identified.     

(HgBr2)3(As4S4)2: An Adduct of HgBr2 Molecules and Undistorted As4S4 Cages

(HgBr₂)₃(As₄S₄)₂ is obtained by high temperature reaction of stoichiometric amounts of HgBr₂ and As₄S₄. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with the lattice constants a = 9.593(5) Å, b = 11.395(5) Å, c = 13.402(5) Å, β = 107.27(3)°, V = 1399(1) ų, and Z = 2. The crystal structure consists of molecular units built from two undistorted As₄S₄ cages which are coordinated weakly by three almost linear HgBr₂ units. Raman spectra clearly indicate minor bonding interactions between HgBr₂ and As₄S₄.     

Metallierung und C‐C‐Kupplung von 2‐Pyridylmethylamin: Synthese und Strukturen von Methylzink‐2‐pyridylmethylamid,Tris(trimethylsilyl)methylzink‐2‐pyridylmethylamid und (Z)‐1‐Amino‐1,2‐bis(2‐pyridyl)ethen

Metalation and C‐C Coupling Reaction of 2‐Pyridylmethylamine: Synthesis and Structures of Methylzinc‐2‐pyridylmethylamide, Tris(trimethylsilyl)methylzinc‐2‐pyridylmethylamide and (Z)‐1‐Amino‐1,2‐bis(2‐pyridyl)ethene The metalation of 2‐pyridylmethylamine with dimethylzinc yields methylzinc‐2‐pyridylmethylamide ( 1 ), which shows a dimer‐trimer equilibrium in solution. Compound 1 crystallizes trimeric with a Zn₃N₃‐cycle in boat conformation. The endocyclic Zn‐N distances vary between 202 and 206 pm. Heating of this compound in toluene in the presence of dimethylzinc leads to the precipitation of zinc metal and to the formation of a few crystals of bis—[methylzinc‐2‐pyridylmethylamido]‐N, N′‐bis(methylzinc)‐2,3,5,6—tetrakis(2‐pyridyl)‐1,4‐diazacyclohexane ( 2 ). The protolysis of this solution with acetamide gives yellowish (Z)‐1‐amino‐1,2‐dipyridylethene ( 3 ) in a rather poor yield. The enamine tautomer is stabilized by N‐H···N hydrogen bridges. The demanding tris(trimethylsilyl)methyl group at the zinc atom allows the isolation of the dimeric tris(trimethylsilyl)methylzinc‐2‐pyridylmethylamide (4) ₂ in good yield. A C‐C coupling reaction of this compound with dimethylzinc is not possible.     

(CuI)P4Se4: An Adduct of Polymeric P4Se4 with CuI

Pure yellow (CuI)P₄Se₄ was prepared by reaction of stoichiometric amounts of CuI, red P, and gray Se in evacuated silica ampoules. The crystal structure was determined from single crystals at room temperature. (CuI)P₄Se₄ crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group Cmca with a = 14.770 (1) Å, b = 12.029 (1) Å, c = 12.449 (1) Å, V = 2211.9(6) ų, and Z = 8. The structure refinement converged to R = 0.0190 (wR = 0.0272) for 1020 independent reflections and 51 parameters. A prominent feature of the crystal structure are neutral polymeric P₄Se₄ strands which are connected by copper iodide. These strands consist of norbornane analogous P₄Se₃ cages which are linked by selenium bridges. The polymers are achiral since a mirror plane exists perpendicular to the strands. The single polymers are connected by [Cu₂I₂] units to form layers. These layers are stacked along the b axis and are connected by van der Waals-interactions only. Raman spectra of (CuI)P₄Se₄ differ significantly from Raman spectra of (CuI)₃P₄Se₄ and catena-(P₄Se₄)_x.     

Investigations on Tetragonally Distorted Sodium Thallide NaTl-tI8

In-depth investigations of the long-time known Zintl phase NaTl revealed a phase transition of tetragonal NaTl-tI8 [I4₁/amd; a = 5.2268(9) Å, c = 7.539(1) Å, V = 205.97(9) ų] to Zintl's cubic NaTl-cF16 [Fd3 m; a = 7.4697(6) Å, V = 416.79(5) ų] between 351 and 355 K. This phase transformation was observed for NaTl prepared by two different synthetic routes including Zintl's original procedure. An excess of sodium applied during the synthesis in liquid ammonia also resulted in the formation of NaTl-tI8. DSC measurements suggest a first order phase transition. In addition to in-situ temperature dependent powder X-ray diffraction experiments, DSC measurements and solid-state NMR investigations, we also performed theoretical DOS and band structure calculations for the cubic and tetragonal phase, respectively. The results suggest Na-Tl interactions in the second coordination sphere being responsible for the observed tetragonal distortion of Zintl's cubic NaTl.