Fe_3(CO)_9(μ_3-S)_2的P(SR)Cl_2和P(SR′)_3取代物的合成和结构研究

用P(SR)Cl_2和P(SR′)_3作n-酸配体,分别与Fe_3(CO)_9(μ_3-S)_2进行取代反应,得到6种新的一取代产物Fe_3(CO)_8(μ_3-S)_2L和3种新的二取代产物Fe_3(CO)_7(μ_3-S)_2L_2,并对它们进行了IR、~1H NMR和MS表征,测定了其中一种取代物Fe_3(CO)_8(μ_3-S)_2[P(SC_6H_5)Cl_2]的分子和晶体结构。     

[Fe4S4Cl4—n（S2CNEt2）n]^2—（n=0,1,2,4）：原子簇的电子结构研究

用CNDO/2(s,p,d)方法研究了类立方烷系列Fe-S簇合物[Fe_4S_4Cl_4(?)(S_2CNEt_2)_n]~(2-)(n=0,1,2,4)的电子结构。得出[S_2CN(Et)_2]-螯合配位Fe_4S_4~(2+)簇合物中存在两类不同价态铁原子的结论;骨架Fe_4S_4~(2+)中μ_3-S电子是非定域化的,同Mssbauer谱测定结果一致。讨论了簇合物Fe—Fe之间的成键作用、螫合配体的作用和氧化还原性质。     

The oxidative addition of hydrogen sulfide to the electron-rich triple bond: The isolation and characterization of compounds that contain the Re2(μ-H)(μ-SH) cluster unit

The reactions of Re₂X₄(-dppm)₂ (X=Cl or Br; dppm=Ph₂PCH₂PPh₂) with H₂S in THF afford the dirhenium (III) complexes Re₂(-H)(-SH)X₄(-dppm)₂, the first examples of the oxidative addition of an S-H unit across an electron-rich metal-metal triple bond. The bromide complex Re₂(-H)(-SH)Br₄(-dppm)₂ (C₂H₅)₂O crystallizes in the space group P2₁/n witha=16.631(2) Å,b=15.967(3) Å,c=19.904(2) Å, =92.698(7)°,V=5279(2) ų, andZ=4. The structure which was refined toR=0.053 (R _w=0.070) for 4903 data withI>3.0(I), shows the presence of an edge-shared bioctahedral geometry with a very short Re-Re distance of 2.4566(7) Å. While the hydrogen atoms of the -H and -SH ligands were not located in the X-ray structure determination, their presence is confirmed by IR and¹H NMR spectroscopy.     

Key players and their role during mitochondrial iron-sulfur cluster biosynthesis

Iron-sulfur clusters are multifaceted iron-containing cofactors coordinated and utilized by numerous proteins in nearly all biological systems. Fe-S-cluster-containing proteins help direct pathways essential for cell viability and participate in biological applications ranging from nucleotide biosynthesis and stability, protein translation, enzyme catalysis, and mitochondrial metabolism. Fe-S-containing proteins function by utilizing the unique electronic and chemical properties inherent in the Fe containing cofactor. Fe-S clusters are constructed of inorganic iron and sulfide arranged in a distinct caged structural makeup ranging from [Fe(2) -S(2) ], [Fe(3) -S(4) ], [Fe(4) -S(4) ], up to [Fe(8) -S(8) ] clusters. In eukaryotes, cluster activity is controlled in part at the assembly level and the major pathway for cluster production exists within the mitochondria. Recent insight into the pathway of mitochondrial cluster assembly has come from new in vivo and in vitro reports that provided direct insight into how all protein partners within the assembly pathway interact. However, we are only just beginning to understand the role of each protein within this complex pageant that is mitochondrial Fe-S cluster assembly. In this report we present results, using the yeast model for mitochondrial assembly, to describe the molecular details of how important proteins in the pathway coordinate for cluster assembly.     

Low-Temperature Phase Formation of Sn-Doped LaMnO3+δ Perovskite

The incorporation of Sn into LaMnO₃ perovskite and its influence on magnetotransport properties were studied in samples synthesized at low temperature. Single-phase materials for two series of samples with La/(Sn+Mn)=1 and La/(Sn+Mn)<1 ratios were obtained by substitution of up to 10% of the Mn ions by Sn⁴⁺. The effect of Sn substitution was monitored through measurements of thermal, “M(T)”, and magnetic field, “M(H)”, dependences of magnetization, as well as of resistivity, “ρ(T)”, at 0 and 70 kOe. These showed that this effect depends strongly on the perovskite cation site ratio (A/B). For La/(Sn+Mn)=1, M and T_C were depressed as Sn content was increased. The magnetization data suggest the presence of magnetic clusters with superparamagnetic behavior. No evidence of magnetoresistance (MR) was found. For La/(Sn+Mn)<1 ratio, the samples showed ferromagnetic behavior and MR and both M and T_C raised as Sn content increased. The results are discussed in terms of A site vacancies.     

Linked Supramolecular Building Blocks for Enhanced Cluster Formation

Methylene‐bridged calix[4]arenes have emerged as extremely versatile ligand supports in the formation of new polymetallic clusters possessing fascinating magnetic properties. Metal ion binding rules established for this building block allow one to partially rationalise the complex assembly process. The ability to covalently link calix[4]arenes at the methylene bridge provides significantly improved control over the introduction of different metal centres to resulting cluster motifs. Clusters assembled from bis‐calix[4]arenes and transition metal ions or 3d‐4f combinations display characteristic features of the analogous calix[4]arene supported clusters, thereby demonstrating an enhanced and rational approach towards the targeted synthesis of complex and challenging structures.     

Facile Interchange of 3d and 4f Ions in Single‐Molecule Magnets: Stepwise Assembly of [Mn4], [Mn3Ln] and [Mn2Ln2] Cages within Calix[4]arene Scaffolds

The central Mn^II ions in a series of calix[4]arene‐stabilised butterflies can be sequentially replaced with Ln^III ions, maintaining the structural integrity of the molecule but transforming its magnetic properties. The replacement of Mn^II for Gd^III allows for the examination of the transferability of spin‐Hamiltonian parameters within the family as well as permitting their reliable determination. The introduction of the 4f ions results in weaker intramolecular magnetic exchange, an increase in the number of low‐lying excited states, and an increase in magnetisation relaxation, highlighting the importance of exchange over single‐ion anisotropy for the observation of SMM behaviour in this family of complexes. The presence of the [TM^II/III(TBC[4])(OH)(solvent)] metalloligand (TM=transition metal, TBC=p‐tBu‐calix[4]arene) suggests that magnetic calix[n]arene building blocks can be employed to encapsulate a range of different “guests” within structurally robust “hosts”.