En Ligands Research Articles

Reactivity of E4 (E4 =P4 , As4 , AsP3 ) towards Low-Valent Al(I) and Ga(I) Compounds.

The reactivity of yellow arsenic and the interpnictogen compound AsP3 towards low-valent group 13 compounds was investigated. The reactions of [LAl] (1, L=[{N(C6 H3 i Pr2 -2,6)C(Me)}2 CH]- ) with As4 and AsP3 lead to [(LAl)2 (μ,η1:1:1:1 -E4 )] (E4 =As4 (3 b), AsP3 (3 c)) by insertion of two fragments [LAl] into two of the six E-E edges of the E4 tetrahedra. Furthermore, the reaction of [LGa] (2) with E4 afforded [LGa(η1:1 -E4 )] (E4 =As4 (4 b), AsP3 (4 c)). In these compounds, only one E-E bond of the E4 tetrahedra was cleaved. These compounds represent the first examples of the conversion of yellow arsenic and AsP3 , respectively, with group 13 compounds. Furthermore, the reactivity of the gallium complexes towards unsaturated transition metal units or polypnictogen (En ) ligand complexes was investigated. This leads to the heterobimetallic compounds [(LGa)(μ,η2:1:1 -P4 )(LNi)] (5 a), [(Cp'''Co)(μ,η4:1:1 -E4 )(LGa)] (E=P (6 a), As (6 b), Cp'''=η5 -C5 H2 t Bu3 ) and [(Cp'''Ni)(η3:1:1 -E3 )(LGa)] (E=P (7 a), As (7 b)), which combine two different ligand systems in one complex (nacnac and Cp) as well as two different types of metals (main group and transition metals). The products were characterized by crystallographic and spectroscopic methods.

Acetone Factor in the Design of Cu4-, Cu6-, and Cu9-Based Cage Coppersilsesquioxanes: Synthesis, Structural Features, and Catalytic Functionalization of Alkanes

The present study describes a new feature in the self-assembly of cagelike copperphenylsilsesquioxanes: the strong influence of acetone solvates on cage structure formation. By this simple approach, a series of novel tetra-, hexa-, or nonacoppersilsesquioxanes were isolated and characterized. In addition, several new complexes of Cu4 or Cu6 nuclearity bearing additional nitrogen-based ligands (ethylenediamine, 2,2'-bipyridine, phenanthroline, bathophenanthroline, or neocuproine) were produced. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies established molecular architectures of all of the synthesized products. Several coppersilsesquioxanes represent a novel feature of cagelike metallasilsesquioxane (CLMS) in terms of molecular topology. A Cu4-silsesquioxane complex with ethylenediamine (En) ligands was isolated via the unprecedented self-assembly of a partly condensed framework of silsesquioxane ligands, followed by the formation of a sandwich-like cage. Two prismatic Cu6 complexes represent the different conformers─regular and elliptical hexagonal prisms, "cylinders", determined by the different orientations of the coordinated acetone ligands ("shape-switch effect"). A heterometallic Cu4Na4-sandwich-like derivative represents the first example of a metallasilsesquioxane complex with diacetone alcohol ligands formed in situ due to acetone condensation reaction. As a selected example, the compound [(Ph6Si6O11)2Cu4En2]·(acetone)2 was explored in homogeneous oxidation catalysis. It catalyzes the oxidation of alkanes to alkyl hydroperoxides with hydrogen peroxide and the oxidation of alcohols to ketones with tert-butyl hydroperoxide. Radical species take part in the oxidation of alkanes. Besides, [(Ph6Si6O11)2Cu4En2]·(acetone)2 catalyzes the mild oxidative functionalization of gaseous alkanes (ethane, propane, n-butane, and i-butane). Two different model reactions were investigated: (1) the oxidation of gaseous alkanes with hydrogen peroxide to give a mixture of oxygenates (alcohols, ketones, or aldehydes) and (2) the carboxylation of Cn gaseous alkanes with carbon monoxide, water, and potassium peroxodisulfate to give Cn+1 carboxylic acids (main products), along with the corresponding Cn oxygenates. For these reactions, the effects of acid promoter, reaction time, and substrate scope were explored. As expected for free-radical-type reactions, the alkane reactivity follows the trend C2H6 < C3H8 < n-C4H10 < i-C4H10. The highest total product yields were observed in the carboxylation of i-butane (up to 61% based on i-C4H10). The product yields and catalyst turnover numbers (TONs) are remarkable, given an inertness of gaseous alkanes and very mild reaction conditions applied (low pressures, 50-60 °C temperatures).

Synthesis, structure, and properties of the complex [Cu(L)Cl] ∙ 2H2O

The crystal structure of copper(II) complex with the HL ligand obtained from 3-[4-carboxyphenylazo] penta-2,4-dione and ethylenediamine (En) was determined by X-ray diffraction. The crystals are orthorhombic: a = 7.329(3), b = 15.393(5), c = 18.474(7) A, V = 2084.1(12) A3, space group P212121, Z = 4, ρ(calcd.) = 1.486 g/cm3, R = 0.0441. The copper atom is coordinated by four nitrogen atoms of two En ligands and by the chlorine atom in an axial position according to the extended square pyramid geometry (4 + 1) (CIF file CCDC no. 1436882).

Metal–Ligand Complexes as Molecular Metal-Ion Reservoirs for Highly Promoted Growth of β-Co(OH)2 Microplates

Highly developed single crystals of metal hydroxide can be achieved through a controlled release of metal ions in the growth phase. We report an alternative protocol for the synthesis of β-Co(OH)2 microplates by utilizing ethylenediamine-cobalt (En-Co) complexes as molecular reservoirs of Co2+ ions for a promoted crystal growth. Through a hydrothermal treatment, highly developed β-Co(OH)2 microplates could be obtained with a lateral size varying from 0.2 to 20 μm. Our mechanism study revealed that the Co2+ ions encapsulated by En ligands were protected from precipitation under ambient alkaline conditions but could be thermally released in a kinetically controlled manner. It is demonstrated that the amount of En in the system is responsible for the controlled release of Co2+ ions from stable En-Co complexes, which tunes the size of β-Co(OH)2 crystals. These large β-Co(OH)2 microplates exhibited a few unusual physical characteristics as to ordinarily grown platelets.

Reversible Addition of CO to Coordinatively Unsaturated High-Spin Iron(II) Complexes

Several new coordinatively unsaturated iron(II) complexes of the types [Fe(EN-iPr)X2] (E = P, S, Se; X = Cl, Br) and [Fe(ON-iPr)2X]X containing bidentate EN ligands based on N-(2-pyridinyl)aminophosphines as well as oxo, thio, and seleno derivatives thereof were prepared and characterized by NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography. Mössbauer spectroscopy and magnetization studies confirmed their high-spin nature with magnetic moments very close to 4.9 μB, reflecting the expected four unpaired d-electrons in all these compounds. Stable low-spin carbonyl complexes of the types [Fe(PN-iPr)2(CO)X]X (X = Cl, Br) and cis-CO,cis-Br-[Fe(PN-iPr)(CO)2X2] (X = Br) were obtained by reacting cis-Fe(CO)4X2 with the stronger PN donor ligands, but not with the weaker EN donor ligands (E = O, S, Se). Furthermore, the reactivity of [Fe(PN-iPr)X2] toward CO was investigated by IR spectroscopy. Whereas at room temperature no reaction took place, at −50 °C [Fe(PN-iPr)X2] added readily CO to form, depending on the nature of X, the mono- and dicarbonyl complexes [Fe(PN-iPr)(X)2(CO)] (X = Cl) and [Fe(PN-iPr)(CO)2X2] (X = Cl, Br), respectively. In the case of X = Br, two isomeric dicarbonyl complexes, namely, cis-CO,trans-Br-[Fe(PN-iPr)(CO)2Br2] (major species) and cis-CO,cis-Br-[Fe(PN-iPr)(CO)2Br2] (minor species), are formed. The addition of CO to [Fe(PN-iPr)X2] was investigated in detail by means of DFT/B3LYP calculations. This study strongly supports the experimental findings that at low temperature two isomeric low-spin dicarbonyl complexes are formed. For kinetic reasons cis,trans-[Fe(PN-iPr)(CO)2Br2] releases CO at elevated temperature, re-forming [Fe(PN-iPr)Br2], while the corresponding cis,cis isomer is stable under these conditions.

Synthesis, Structure, Ligand Dynamics, and Catalytic Activity of Cationic [Pd(η3-allyl)(κ2(E,N)-EN-chelate)]+(E = P, O, S, Se) Complexes

A series of cationic palladium allyl complexes of the type [Pd(η3-allyl)(κ2(E,N)-EN-chelate)]+ containing several heterodifunctional EN (E = P, O, S, Se) ligands based on N-(2-pyridinyl)aminophosph...

Tri- and tetracoordinate copper(i) complexes bearing bidentate soft/hard SN and SeN ligands based on 2-aminopyridine

The coordination properties of the EN ligands N-(2-pyridinyl)amino-diphenylphosphine sulfide, N-(2-pyridinyl)amino-diisopropylphosphine sulfide, N-(2-pyridinyl)amino-diphenylphosphine selenide, N-(2-pyridinyl)amino-diisopropylphosphine selenide towards copper(I) precursors CuX (X = Br, I), [Cu(IPr)Cl] (IPr = 1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene), and [Cu(CH(3)CN)(4)]PF(6) were studied. Treatment of CuX with EN ligands resulted in the formation of tricoordinate complexes of the type [Cu(κ(2)(E,N)-EN)X]. The reaction of [Cu(IPr)Cl] with EN ligands, followed by halide abstraction with AgSbF(6), afforded cationic tricoordinate complexes [Cu(κ(2)(S,N)-EN)(IPr)](+), while the reaction of [Cu(CH(3)CN)(4)](+) with two equivalents of EN ligands yielded tetrahedral complexes [Cu(κ(2)(E,N)-EN)(2)](+). Halide removal from [Cu(κ(2)(S,N)-SN)I] with silver salts in the presence of L = CH(3)CN and CNtBu afforded dinuclear complexes of the type [Cu(κ(2)(S,N),μ(S)-SN)(L)](2)(2+) containing bridging SN ligands. With the terminal alkynes HC≡CC(6)H(4)Me and HC≡CC(6)H(4)OMe, complexes of the formula [Cu(κ(2)(S,N)-SN-iPr)(η(2)-HC≡CC(6)H(4)Me)](+) and [Cu(κ(2)(S,N)-SN-iPr)(η(2)-HC≡CC(6)H(4)OMe)](+) were obtained. The mononuclear nature of these compounds was supported by DFT calculations. Most complexes were also characterized by X-ray crystallography.

The coordination chemistry of group 15 element ligand complexes—a developing area

A survey of the contemporary challenges of the field of unsubstituted group 15 element ligand complexes (excluding N) is given. The focus of the article is on the coordination chemistry behaviour of such E(n) ligand complexes. This field is subdivided into two areas of reactivity: E(n) ligand complexes with (i) noncoordinated Lewis-acidic cations and (ii) Lewis-acidic coordination compounds containing at least one permanently coordinating ligand. In the latter case, insoluble 1D and 2D polymers respectively are obtained; however, under special conditions soluble, spherical, fullerene-like giant molecules are formed. These nano-sized molecules are up to 2.4 nm in diameter and are able to encapsulate small molecules in their holes. In contrast, the first-mentioned field uses weakly coordinating anions to obtain readily soluble di- and polycationic products. These show depolymerisation tendencies in solution under the formation of oligomer-monomer equilibria and thus reveal dynamic supramolecular aggregation processes.

Complexes with Substituent‐free Acyclic and Cyclic Phosphorus, Arsenic, Antimony, and Bismuth Ligands

AbstractUntil recently, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony and bismuth ligands were nearly always understood to be molecules such as R3E, R2E(CH2)nER2, and RC[(CH2)nER2]3(E = P, As, Sb, Bi) in which the lone pair of the atom E functions as a 2e donor. Current research interests, however, increasingly involve substituent‐free En ligands (n = 1–6), the various types of which are mainly accessible via EX3 (X = F,Cl,Br,Ph), E (SiMe3)3, (RAs)n, P4S3, As4S4, gray arsenic, and especially P4 and As4; these ligands can be stabilized in the coordination spheres of certain transition metal fragments. P1, As1 and Sb1 units with multiple M‐E bonds are found in bi‐ and trinuclear complexes; E1 units can also be encapsulated (partially or completely) in cavities of a variety of metal cluster frameworks. Metallatetrahedranes with up to three E atoms are especially common. Besides E1 units, the greatest variety of coordination modes is exhibited by E4 ligands, which are found as intact tetrahedra and also as parts of chains, polycycles, cubes and a trigonal prism. The phosphorus and arsenic species cyclo‐En, isoelectronic to the carbocyclic (CH)n species, are suitable ligands for forming sandwich complexes (n =3, 4, 5) and triple‐decker sandwich complexes (n = 3, 5, 6). In addition to the wide variety of chemical reactions, remarkable parallels are found in organic chemistry as well as in solid‐state chemistry for many of these substance classes. Some of the molecules have received lively interest from theoretical chemists.

Swelling of montmorillonite containing coordination complexes of amines with transition metal cations

Swelling of montmorillonite is inhibited by interlayer organic ammonium ions. The effect of interlayer coordination complexes of ethylene diamine (En) with transition metals depends on the nature of the cations. When a fraction of interlayer Cu2+ or Hg2+ ions is chelated by two En ligands, swelling is inhibited. Zn2+, which forms [ZnEn3]2+ complexes in aqueous solution, coordinates a maximum of two En ligands in interlayer space and permits swelling of the clay up to 1.53 nm. The effect of [NiEn2]2+ and [CdEn2]2+ is similar, whereas [NiEn3]2+ and [CdEn3]2+ ions restrict expansion to about 1.42 nm. Other chelating amines behave similarly, while nonchelating amines sorbed by montmorillonites saturated with complexing cations are hydrolyzed and swelling of the clay is prevented by the formation of ammonium ions.