f Crystal structure characterization, Hirshfeld surface analysis, and DFT calculation studies of 1-(6-amino-5-nitronaphthalen-2-yl)ethanone By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-03 The title compound, C12H10N2O3, was obtained by the deacetylation reaction of 1-(6-amino-5-nitronaphthalen-2-yl)ethanone in a concentrated sulfuric acid methanol solution. The molecule comprises a naphthalene ring system bearing an acetyl group (C-3), an amino group (C-7), and a nitro group (C-8). In the crystal, the molecules are assembled into a two-dimensional network by N⋯H/H⋯N and O⋯H/H⋯O hydrogen-bonding interactions. n–π and π–π stacking interactions are the dominant interactions in the three-dimensional crystal packing. Hirshfeld surface analysis indicates that the most important contributions are from O⋯H/H⋯O (34.9%), H⋯H (33.7%), and C⋯H/H⋯C (11.0%) contacts. The energies of the frontier molecular orbitals were computed using density functional theory (DFT) calculations at the B3LYP-D3BJ/def2-TZVP level of theory and the LUMO–HOMO energy gap of the molecule is 3.765 eV. Full Article text
f Crystal structure of bis{2-[5-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl]pyridine}palladium(II) bis(trifluoroacetate) trifluoroacetic acid disolvate By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-03 The new palladium(II) complex, [Pd(C16H16N4O3)2](CF3COO)2·2CF3COOH, crystallizes in the triclinic space group Poverline{1} with the asymmetric unit containing half the cation (PdII site symmetry Ci), one trifluoroactetate anion and one co-crystallized trifluoroacetic acid molecule. Two neutral chelating 2-[5-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl]pyridine ligands coordinate to the PdII ion through the triazole-N and pyridine-N atoms in a distorted trans-PdN4 square-planar configuration [Pd—N 1.991 (2), 2.037 (2) Å; cis N—Pd—N 79.65 (8), 100.35 (8)°]. The complex cation is quite planar, except for the methoxo groups (δ = 0.117 Å for one of the C atoms). The planar configuration is supported by two intramolecular C—H⋯N hydrogen bonds. In the crystal, the π–π-stacked cations are arranged in sheets parallel to the ab plane that are flanked on both sides by the trifluoroacetic acid–trifluoroacetate anion pairs. Apart from classical N/O—H⋯O hydrogen-bonding interactions, weak C—H⋯F/N/O contacts consolidate the three-dimensional architecture. Both trifluoroacetic moieties were found to be disordered over two resolvable positions with a refined occupancy ratio of 0.587 (1):0.413 (17) and 0.530 (6):0.470 (6) for the protonated and deprotonated forms, respectively. Full Article text
f Crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of (Z)-4-oxo-4-{phenyl[(thiophen-2-yl)methyl]amino}but-2-enoic acid By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-10 In the title compound, C15H13NO3S, the molecular conformation is stable with the intramolecular O—H⋯O hydrogen bond forming a S(7) ring motif. In the crystal, molecules are connected by C—H⋯O hydrogen bonds, forming C(8) chains running along the a-axis direction. Cohesion of the packing is provided by weak van der Waals interactions between the chains. A Hirshfeld surface analysis was undertaken to investigate and quantify the intermolecular interactions. The thiophene ring is disordered in a 0.9466 (17):0.0534 (17) ratio over two positions rotated by 180°. Full Article text
f Crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface analysis, calculations of intermolecular interaction energies and energy frameworks and the DFT-optimized molecular structure of 1-[(1-butyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methyl]-3-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1H-b By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-14 The benzimidazole entity of the title molecule, C17H21N5O, is almost planar (r.m.s. deviation = 0.0262 Å). In the crystal, bifurcated C—H⋯O hydrogen bonds link individual molecules into layers extending parallel to the ac plane. Two weak C—H⋯π(ring) interactions may also be effective in the stabilization of the crystal structure. Hirshfeld surface analysis of the crystal structure reveals that the most important contributions for the crystal packing are from H⋯H (57.9%), H⋯C/C⋯H (18.1%) and H⋯O/O⋯H (14.9%) interactions. Hydrogen bonding and van der Waals interactions are the most dominant forces in the crystal packing. Evaluation of the electrostatic, dispersion and total energy frameworks indicate that the stabilization of the title compound is dominated via dispersion energy contributions. The molecular structure optimized by density functional theory (DFT) at the B3LYP/6–311 G(d,p) level is compared with the experimentally determined molecular structure in the solid state. Full Article text
f Synthesis, crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of (3Z)-4-[(4-amino-1,2,5-oxadiazol-3-yl)amino]-3-bromo-1,1,1-trifluorobut-3-en-2-one By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-10 In the title compound, C6H4BrF3N4O2, the oxadiazole ring is essentially planar with a maximum deviation of 0.003 (2) Å. In the crystal, molecular pairs are connected by N—H⋯N hydrogen bonds, forming dimers with an R22(8) motif. The dimers are linked into layers parallel to the (10overline{4}) plane by N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds. In addition, C—O⋯π and C—Br⋯π interactions connect the molecules, forming a three-dimensional network. The F atoms of the trifluoromethyl group are disordered over two sites in a 0.515 (6): 0.485 (6) ratio. The intermolecular interactions in the crystal structure were investigated and quantified using Hirshfeld surface analysis. Full Article text
f Structural characterization and comparative analysis of polymorphic forms of psilocin (4-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine) By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-14 The title compound, C12H16N2O, is a hydroxy-substituted monoamine alkaloid, and the primary metabolite of the naturally occurring psychedelic compound psilocybin. Crystalline forms of psilocin are known, but their characterization by single-crystal structure analysis is limited. Herein, two anhydrous polymorphic forms (I and II) of psilocin are described. The crystal structure of polymorphic Form I, in space group P21/c, was first reported in 1974. Along with the redetermination to modern standards and unambiguous location of the acidic H atom and variable-temperature single-crystal unit-cell determinations for Form I, the Form II polymorph of the title compound, which crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P21/n, is described for the first time. The psilocin molecules are present in both forms in their phenol–amine tautomeric forms (not resolved in the 1974 report). The molecules in Forms I and II, however, feature different conformations of their N,N-dimethyl ethylene substituent, with the N—C—C—C link in Form I being trans and in Form II being gauche, allowing the latter to bend back to the hydroxyl group of the same molecule, leading to the formation of a strong intramolecular O—H⋯N hydrogen bond between the hydroxyl moiety and ethylamino-nitrogen group. In the extended structure of Form II, the molecules form one-dimensional strands through N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds from the indole group to the oxygen atom of the hydroxyl moiety of an adjacent molecule. Form II exhibits whole-molecule disorder due to a pseudo-mirror operation, with an occupancy ratio of 0.689 (5):0.311 (5) for the two components. In contrast, Form I does not feature intramolecular hydrogen bonds but forms a layered structure through intermolecular N—H⋯O and O—H⋯N hydrogen bonds. Full Article text
f Crystal structure of 4,4'-(disulfanediyl)dipyridinium chloride triiodide By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-21 4,4'-(Disulfanediyl)dipyridinium chloride triiodide, C10H10N2S22+·Cl−·I3−, (1) was synthesized by reaction of 4,4'-dipyridyldisulfide with ICl in a 1:1 molar ratio in dichloromethane solution. The structural characterization of 1 by SC-XRD analysis was supported by elemental analysis, FT–IR, and FT–Raman spectroscopic measurements. Full Article text
f Synthesis, crystal structure and properties of poly[di-μ3-chlorido-di-μ2-chlorido-bis[4-methyl-N-(pyridin-2-ylmethylidene)aniline]dicadmium(II)] By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-21 The title coordination polymer with the 4-methyl-N-(pyridin-2-ylmethylidene)aniline Schiff base ligand (L, C13H12N2), [Cd2Cl4(C13H12N2)]n (1), exhibits a columnar structure extending parallel to [100]. The columns are aligned in parallel and are decorated with chelating L ligands on both sides. They are elongated into a supramolecular sheet extending parallel to (01overline{1}) through π–π stacking interactions involving L ligands of neighbouring columns. Adjacent sheets are packed into the tri-periodic supramolecular network through weak C—H⋯Cl hydrogen-bonding interactions that involve the phenyl CH groups and chlorido ligands. The thermal stability and photoluminescent properties of (1) have also been examined. Full Article text
f Crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface of a pentaaminecopper(II) complex with urea and chloride By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-14 The reaction of copper(II) oxalate and hexamethylenetetramine in a deep eutectic solvent made of urea and choline chloride produced crystals of pentaaminecopper(II) dichloride–urea (1/1), [Cu(NH3)5]Cl2·CO(NH2)2, which was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The complex contains discrete pentaaminecopper(II) units in a square-based pyramidal geometry. The overall structure of the multi-component crystal is dictated by hydrogen bonding between urea molecules and amine H atoms with chloride anions. Full Article text
f Crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of 3,3'-[ethane-1,2-diylbis(oxy)]bis(5,5-dimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one) including an unknown solvate By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-17 The title molecule, C18H26O4, consists of two symmetrical halves related by the inversion centre at the mid-point of the central –C—C– bond. The hexene ring adopts an envelope conformation. In the crystal, the molecules are connected into dimers by C—H⋯O hydrogen bonds with R22(8) ring motifs, forming zigzag ribbons along the b-axis direction. According to a Hirshfeld surface analysis, H⋯H (68.2%) and O⋯H/H⋯O (25.9%) interactions are the most significant contributors to the crystal packing. The contribution of some disordered solvent to the scattering was removed using the SQUEEZE routine [Spek (2015). Acta Cryst. C71, 9–18] in PLATON. The solvent contribution was not included in the reported molecular weight and density. Full Article text
f Crystal structure of a three-coordinate lithium complex with monodentate phenyloxazoline and hexamethyldisilylamide ligands By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-17 The reaction of lithium hexamethyldisilylamide, [Li{N(Si(CH3)3)2}] (LiHMDS), with 4,4-dimethyl-2-phenyl-2-oxazoline (Phox, C11H13NO) in hexane produced colourless crystals of bis(4,4-dimethyl-2-phenyl-2-oxazoline-κN)(hexamethyldisilylamido-κN)lithium, [Li(C6H18NSi2)(C11H13NO)2] or [Li{N(Si(CH3)3)2}(Phox)2] in high yield (89%). Despite the 1:1 proportion of the starting materials in the reaction mixture, the product formed with a 1:2 amide:oxazoline ratio. In the unit cell of the C2/c space group, the neutral molecules lie on twofold rotation axes coinciding with the Li—N(amide) bonds. The lithium(I) centre adopts a trigonal–planar coordination geometry with three nitrogen donor atoms, one from the HMDS anion and two from the oxazolines. All ligands are monodentate. In the phenyloxazoline units, the dihedral angle defined by the five-membered heterocyclic rings is 35.81 (5)°, while the phenyl substituents are approximately face-to-face, separated by 3.908 (5) Å. In the amide, the methyl groups assume a nearly eclipsed arrangement to minimize steric repulsion with the analogous substituents on the oxazoline rings. The non-covalent interactions in the solid-state structure of [Li{N(Si(CH3)3)2}(Phox)2] were assessed by Hirshfeld surface analysis and fingerprint plots. This new compound is attractive for catalysis due to its unique structural features. Full Article text
f Mixed occupancy: the crystal structure of scheelite-type LiLu[MoO4]2 By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-17 Coarse colorless single crystals of lithium lutetium bis[orthomolybdate(VI)], LiLu[MoO4]2, were obtained as a by-product from a reaction aimed at lithium derivatives of lutetium molybdate. The title compound crystallizes in the scheelite structure type (tetragonal, space group I41/a) with two formula units per unit cell. The Wyckoff position 4b (site symmetry overline{4}) comprises a mixed occupancy of Li+ and Lu3+ cations in a 1:1 ratio. In comparison with a previous powder X-ray study [Cheng et al. (2015). Dalton Trans. 44, 18078–18089.] all atoms were refined with anisotropic displacement parameters. Full Article text
f Synthesis, crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of 1-[3-(2-oxo-3-phenyl-1,2-dihydroquinoxalin-1-yl)propyl]-3-phenyl-1,2-dihydroquinoxalin-2-one By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-17 In the title compound, C31H24N4O2, the dihydroquinoxaline units are both essentially planar with the dihedral angle between their mean planes being 64.82 (4)°. The attached phenyl rings differ significantly in their rotational orientations with respect to the dihydroquinoxaline planes. In the crystal, one set of C—H⋯O hydrogen bonds form chains along the b-axis direction, which are connected in pairs by a second set of C—H⋯O hydrogen bonds. Two sets of π-stacking interactions and C—H⋯π(ring) interactions join the double chains into the final three-dimensional structure. Full Article text
f Synthesis and crystal structure of 2,9-diamino-5,6,11,12-tetrahydrodibenzo[a,e]cyclooctene By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-21 The cis- form of diaminodibenzocyclooctane (DADBCO, C16H18N2) is of interest as a negative coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) material. The crystal structure was determined through single-crystal X-ray diffraction at 100 K and is presented herein. Full Article text
f Trifluoromethanesulfonate salt of 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(1-benzylpyridin-1-ium-4-yl)-21H,23H-porphyrin and its CaII complex By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-21 The synthesis, crystallization and characterization of a trifluoromethanesulfonate salt of 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(1-benzylpyridin-1-ium-4-yl)-21H,23H-porphyrin, C68H54N84+·4CF3SO3−·4H2O, 1·OTf, are reported in this work. The reaction between 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(pyridin-4-yl)-21H,23H-porphyrin and benzyl bromide in the presence of 0.1 equiv. of Ca(OH)2 in CH3CN under reflux with an N2 atmosphere and subsequent treatment with silver trifluoromethanesulfonate (AgOTf) salt produced a red–brown solution. This reaction mixture was filtered and the solvent was allowed to evaporate at room temperature for 3 d to give 1·OTf. Crystal structure determination by single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXD) revealed that 1·OTf crystallizes in the space group P21/c. The asymmetric unit contains half a porphyrin molecule, two trifluoromethanesulfonate anions and two water molecules of crystallization. The macrocycle of tetrapyrrole moieties is planar and unexpectedly it has coordinated CaII ions in occupational disorder. This CaII ion has only 10% occupancy (C72H61.80Ca0.10F12N8O16S4). The pyridinium rings bonded to methylene groups from porphyrin are located in two different arrangements in almost orthogonal positions between the plane formed by the porphyrin and the pyridinium rings. The crystal structure features cation⋯π interactions between the CaII atom and the π-system of the phenyl ring of neighboring molecules. Both trifluoromethanesulfonate anions are found at the periphery of 1, forming hydrogen bonds with water molecules. Full Article text
f Synthesis and crystal structures of three organoplatinum(II) complexes bearing natural arylolefin and quinoline derivatives By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-21 Three organoplatinum(II) complexes bearing natural arylolefin and quinoline derivatives, namely, [4-methoxy-5-(2-methoxy-2-oxoethoxy)-2-(prop-2-en-1-yl)phenyl](quinolin-8-olato)platinum(II), [Pt(C13H15O4)(C9H6NO)], (I), [4-methoxy-5-(2-oxo-2-propoxyethoxy)-2-(prop-2-en-1-yl)phenyl](quinoline-2-carboxylato)platinum(II), [Pt(C15H19O4)(C10H6NO2)], (II), and chlorido[4-methoxy-5-(2-oxo-2-propoxyethoxy)-2-(prop-2-en-1-yl)phenyl](quinoline)platinum(II), [Pt(C15H19O4)Cl(C9H7N)], (III), were synthesized and structurally characterized by IR and 1H NMR spectroscopy, and by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The results showed that the cycloplatinated arylolefin coordinates with PtII via the carbon atom of the phenyl ring and the C=Colefinic group. The deprotonated 8-hydroxyquinoline (C9H6NO) and quinoline-2-carboxylic acid (C10H6NO2) coordinate with the PtII atom via the N and O atoms in complexes (I) and (II) while the quinoline (C9H7N) coordinates via the N atom in (III). Moreover, the coordinating N atom in complexes (I)–(III) is in the cis position compared to the C=Colefinic group. The crystal packing is characterized by C—H⋯π, C—H⋯O [for (II) and (III)], C—H⋯Cl [for (III) and π–π [for (I)] interactions. Full Article text
f Crystal structure of (6,9-diacetyl-5,10,15,20-tetraphenylsecochlorinato)nickel(II) By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-24 Title compound 1Ni, [Ni(C46H32N4O2)], a secochlorin nickel complex, was prepared by diol cleavage of a precursor trans-dihydroxydimethylchlorin. Two crystallographically independent molecules in the structure are related by pseudo-A lattice centering, with molecules differing mainly by a rotation of one of the acetyls and an adjacent phenyl groups. The two molecules have virtually identical conformations characterized by noticeable in-plane deformation in the A1g mode and a prominent out-of-plane deformation in the B1u (ruffling) mode. Directional interactions between molecules are scarce, limited to just a few C—H⋯O contacts, and intermolecular interactions are mostly dispersive in nature. Full Article text
f Crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of dimethyl 2-oxo-4-(pyridin-2-yl)-6-(thiophen-2-yl)cyclohex-3-ene-1,3-dicarboxylate By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-24 In the title compound, C19H17NO5S, the cyclohexene ring adopts nearly an envelope conformation. In the crystal, molecules are linked by C—H⋯O hydrogen bonds, forming a three-dimensional network. In addition, C—H⋯π interactions connect the molecules by forming layers parallel to the (010) plane. According to the Hirshfeld surface analysis, H⋯H (36.9%), O⋯H/H⋯O (31.0%), C⋯H/H⋯C (18.9%) and S⋯H/H⋯S (7.9%) interactions are the most significant contributors to the crystal packing. Full Article text
f Synthesis and structural characterization of a hydrated sodium–caesium tetracosatungstate(VI), Na5Cs19[W24O84]·21H2O By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-31 Crystal formation of pentasodium nonadecacesium tetracosatungstate(VI) heneikosahydrate, Na5Cs19[W24O84]·21H2O, was successfully achieved by the conversion of [H2W12O42]10− through the addition of excess Cs+. The crystal structure comprising the toroidal isopolyoxidometalate is presented, as well as its Raman spectrum. Na5Cs19(H2O)21W24O84 crystallizes in the rhombohedral space group Roverline{3} with an obverse centering. The title compound represents the addition of a new member to the isopolytungstate family with mixed alkali counter-ions and contains rarely observed five-coordinate tungsten(VI) atoms in the [W24O84]24− anion (site symmetry C3i) arising from the conversion mediated by Cs+ counter-ions. Full Article text
f Crystal structure of 1-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-3-(4-bromobenzoyl)thiourea By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-31 The chemical reaction of 4-bromobenzoylchloride and 2-aminothiazole in the presence of potassium thiocyanate yielded a white solid formulated as C15H10BrN3OS2, which consists of 4-bromobenzamido and 2-benzothiazolyl moieties connected by a thiourea group. The 4-bromobenzamido and 2-benzothiazolyl moieties are in a trans conformtion (sometimes also called s-trans due to the single bond) with respect to the N—C bond. The dihedral angle between the mean planes of the 4-bromophenyl and the 2-benzothiazolyl units is 10.45 (11)°. The thiourea moiety, —C—NH—C(=S) —NH— fragment forms a dihedral angle of 8.64 (12)° with the 4-bromophenyl ring and is almost coplanar with the 2-benzothiazolyl moiety, with a dihedral angle of 1.94 (11)°. The molecular structure is stabilized by intramolecular N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds, resulting in the formation of an S(6) ring. In the crystal, pairs of adjacent molecules interact via intermolecular hydrogen bonds of type C—H⋯N, C—H⋯S and N—H⋯S, resulting in molecular layers parallel to the ac plane. Full Article text
f Structural characterization of the supramolecular complex between a tetraquinoxaline-based cavitand and benzonitrile By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-31 The structural characterization is reported of the supramolecular complex between the tetraquinoxaline-based cavitand 2,8,14,20-tetrahexyl-6,10:12,16:18,22:24,4-O,O'-tetrakis(quinoxaline-2,3-diyl)calix[4]resorcinarene (QxCav) with benzonitrile. The complex, of general formula C84H80N8O8·2C7H5N, crystallizes in the space group Poverline{1} with two independent molecules in the asymmetric unit, displaying very similar geometrical parameters. For each complex, one of the benzonitrile molecules is engulfed inside the cavity, while the other is located among the alkyl legs at the lower rim. The host and the guests mainly interact through weak C—H⋯π, C—H⋯N and dispersion interactions. These interactions help to consolidate the formation of supramolecular chains running along the crystallographic b-axis direction. Full Article text
f Synthesis and crystal structure of the cluster (Et4N)[(Tp*)MoFe3S3(μ3-NSiMe3)(N3)3] By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-31 The title compound, tetraethylammonium triazidotri-μ3-sulfido-[μ3-(trimethylsilyl)azanediido][tris(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl)hydroborato]triiron(+2.33)molybdenum(IV), (C8H20N)[Fe3MoS3(C15H22BN6)(C3H9NSi)(N3)3] or (Et4N)[(Tp*)MoFe3S3(μ3-NSiMe3)(N3)3] [Tp* = tris(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl)hydroborate(1−)], crystallizes as needle-like black crystals in space group Poverline{1}. In this cluster, the Mo site is in a distorted octahedral coordination model, coordinating three N atoms on the Tp* ligand and three μ3-bridging S atoms in the core. The Fe sites are in a distorted tetrahedral coordination model, coordinating two μ3-bridging S atoms, one μ3-bridging N atom from Me3SiN2−, and another N atom on the terminal azide ligand. This type of heterometallic and heteroleptic single cubane cluster represents a typical example within the Mo–Fe–S cluster family, which may be a good reference for understanding the structure and function of the nitrogenase FeMo cofactor. The residual electron density of disordered solvent molecules in the void space could not be reasonably modeled, thus the SQUEEZE [Spek (2015). Acta Cryst. C71, 9–18] function was applied. The solvent contribution is not included in the reported molecular weight and density. Full Article text
f The crystal structures and Hirshfeld surface analysis of three new bromo-substituted 3-methyl-1-(phenylsulfonyl)-1H-indole derivatives By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-31 Three new 1H-indole derivatives, namely, 2-(bromomethyl)-3-methyl-1-(phenylsulfonyl)-1H-indole, C16H14BrNO2S, (I), 2-[(E)-2-(2-bromo-5-methoxyphenyl)ethenyl]-3-methyl-1-(phenylsulfonyl)-1H-indole, C24H20BrNO3S, (II), and 2-[(E)-2-(2-bromophenyl)ethenyl]-3-methyl-1-(phenylsulfonyl)-1H-indole, C23H18BrNO2S, (III), exhibit nearly orthogonal orientations of their indole ring systems and sulfonyl-bound phenyl rings. Such conformations are favourable for intermolecular bonding involving sets of slipped π–π interactions between the indole systems and mutual C—H⋯π hydrogen bonds, with the generation of two-dimensional monoperiodic patterns. The latter are found in all three structures, in the form of supramolecular columns with every pair of successive molecules related by inversion. The crystal packing of the compounds is additionally stabilized by weaker slipped π–π interactions between the outer phenyl rings (in II and III) and by weak C—H⋯O, C—H⋯Br and C—H⋯π hydrogen bonds. The structural significance of the different kinds of interactions agree with the results of a Hirshfeld surface analysis and the calculated interaction energies. In particular, the largest interaction energies (up to −60.8 kJ mol−1) are associated with pairing of antiparallel indole systems, while the energetics of weak hydrogen bonds and phenyl π–π interactions are comparable and account for 13–34 kJ mol−1. Full Article text
f Synthesis, crystal structure and thermal properties of a new polymorphic modification of diisothiocyanatotetrakis(4-methylpyridine)cobalt(II) By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-05-31 The title compound, [Co(NCS)2(C6H7N)4] or Co(NCS)2(4-methylpyridine)4, was prepared by the reaction of Co(NCS)2 with 4-methylpyridine in water and is isotypic to one of the polymorphs of Ni(NCS)2(4-methylpyridine)4 [Kerr & Williams (1977). Acta Cryst. B33, 3589–3592 and Soldatov et al. (2004). Cryst. Growth Des. 4, 1185–1194]. Comparison of the experimental X-ray powder pattern with that calculated from the single-crystal data proves that a pure phase has been obtained. The asymmetric unit consists of one CoII cation, two crystallographically independent thiocyanate anions and four independent 4-methylpyridine ligands, all located in general positions. The CoII cations are sixfold coordinated to two terminally N-bonded thiocyanate anions and four 4-methylpyridine coligands within slightly distorted octahedra. Between the complexes, a number of weak C—H⋯N and C—H⋯S contacts are found. This structure represent a polymorphic modification of Co(NCS)2(4-methylpyridine)4 already reported in the CCD [Harris et al. (2003). NASA Technical Reports, 211890]. In contrast to this form, the crystal structure of the new polymorph shows a denser packing, indicating that it is thermodynamically stable at least at low temperatures. Thermogravimetric and differential thermoanalysis reveal that the title compound starts to decomposes at about 100°C and that the coligands are removed in separate steps without any sign of a polymorphic transition before decomposition. Full Article text
f Crystal structure of Staudtienic acid, a diterpenoid from Staudtia kamerunensis Warb. (Myristicaceae) By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-07-19 This title compound, C20H26O2, was isolated from the benzene fraction of the stem bark of Staudtia kamerunensis Warb. (Myristicaceae) using column chromatography techniques over silica gel. The compound was fully characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, one and two-dimensional NMR spectroscopy, IR and MS spectrometry. The compound has two fused cyclohexane rings attached to a benzene ring, with a carboxylic acid on C-4. This cyclohexene ring has a chair conformation while the other adopts a half-chair conformation. The benzene ring is substituted with a propenyl moiety. The structure is characterized by intermolecular O—H⋯O hydrogen bonds, two C—H⋯O intramolecular hydrogen bonds and two C—H⋯π interactions. The molecular structure confirms previous studies carried out by spectroscopic techniques. Full Article text
f Synthesis and crystal structures of two racemic 2-heteroaryl-3-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-4H-pyrido[3,2-e][1,3]thiazin-4-ones By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-04 3-Phenyl-2-(thiophen-3-yl)-2,3-dihydro-4H-pyrido[3,2-e][1,3]thiazin-4-one (C17H12N2OS2, 1) and 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)-3-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-4H-pyrido[3,2-e][1,3]thiazin-4-one 0.438-hydrate (C21H15N3OS·0.438H2O, 2) crystallize in space groups P21/n and C2/c, respectively. The asymmetric unit in each case is comprised of two parent molecules, albeit of mixed chirality in the case of 1 and of similar chirality in 2 with the enantiomers occupying the neighboring asymmetric units. Structure 2 also has water molecules (partial occupancies) that form continuous channels along the b-axis direction. The thiazine rings in both structures exhibit an envelope conformation. Intermolecular interactions in 1 are defined only by C—H⋯O and C—H⋯N hydrogen bonds between crystallographically independent molecules. In 2, hydrogen bonds of the type N—H⋯O between independent molecules and C—H⋯N(π) type, and π–π stacking interactions between the pyridine rings of symmetry-related molecules are observed. Full Article text
f Syntheses and crystal structures of the five- and sixfold coordinated complexes diisoselenocyanatotris(2-methylpyridine N-oxide)cobalt(II) and diisoselenocyanatotetrakis(2-methylpyridine N- By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-07 The reaction of CoBr2, KNCSe and 2-methylpyridine N-oxide (C6H7NO) in ethanol leads to the formation of crystals of [Co(NCSe)2(C6H7NO)3] (1) and [Co(NCSe)2(C6H7NO)4] (2) from the same reaction mixture. The asymmetric unit of 1 is built up of one CoII cation, two NCSe− isoselenocyanate anions and three 2-methylpyridine N-oxide coligands, with all atoms located on general positions. The asymmetric unit of 2 consists of two cobalt cations, four isoselenocanate anions and eight 2-methylpyridine N-oxide coligands in general positions, because two crystallographically independent complexes are present. In compound 1, the CoII cations are fivefold coordinated to two terminally N-bonded anionic ligands and three 2-methylpyridine N-oxide coligands within a slightly distorted trigonal–bipyramidal coordination, forming discrete complexes with the O atoms occupying the equatorial sites. In compound 2, each of the two complexes is coordinated to two terminally N-bonded isoselenocyanate anions and four 2-methylpyridine N-oxide coligands within a slightly distorted cis-CoN2O4 octahedral coordination geometry. In the crystal structures of 1 and 2, the complexes are linked by weak C—H⋯Se and C—H⋯O contacts. Powder X-ray diffraction reveals that neither of the two compounds were obtained as a pure crystalline phase. Full Article text
f Crystal structures of 1,1'-bis(carboxymethyl)-4,4'-bipyridinium derivatives By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-04 The crystal structures of 2-[1'-(carboxymethyl)-4,4'-bipyridine-1,1'-diium-1-yl]acetate tetrafluoroborate, C14H13N2O4+·BF4− or (Hbcbpy)(BF4), and neutral 1,1'-bis(carboxylatomethyl)-4,4'-bipyridine-1,1'-diium (bcbpy), C14H20N2O8, are reported. The asymmetric unit of the (Hbcbpy)(BF4) consists of a Hbcbpy+ monocation, a BF4− anion, and one-half of a water molecule. The BF4− anion is disordered. Two pyridinium rings of the Hbcbpy+ monocation are twisted at a torsion angle of 30.3 (2)° with respect to each other. The Hbcbpy monocation contains a carboxylic acid group and a deprotonated carboxylate group. Both groups exhibit both a long and a short C—O bond. The cations are linked by intermolecular hydrogen-bonding interactions between the carboxylic acid and the deprotonated carboxylate group to give one-dimensional zigzag chains. The asymmetric unit of the neutral bcbpy consists of one-half of the bcbpy and two water molecules. In contrast to the Hbcbpy+ monocation, the neutral bcbpy molecule contains two pyridinium rings that are coplanar with each other and a carboxylate group with similar C—O bond lengths. The molecules are connected by intermolecular hydrogen-bonding interactions between water molecules and carboxylate groups, forming a three-dimensional hydrogen-bonding network. Full Article text
f Crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of 6,6'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine-1,1'-diium tetrachloridocobaltate(II) By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-11 In the title molecular salt, (C12H14N2)[CoCl4], the dihedral angle between the pyridine rings of the cation is 52.46 (9)° and the N—C—C—N torsion angle is −128.78 (14)°, indicating that the ring nitrogen atoms are in anti-clinal conformation. The Cl—Co—Cl bond angles in the anion span the range 105.46 (3)–117.91 (2)°. In the extended structure, the cations and anions are linked by cation-to-anion N—H⋯Cl and C—H⋯Cl interactions, facilitating the formation of R44(18) and R44(20) ring motifs. Furthermore, the crystal structure features weak anion-to-cation Cl⋯π interactions [Cl⋯π = 3.4891 (12) and 3.5465 (12) Å]. Hirshfeld two-dimensional fingerprint plots revealed that the most significant interactions are Cl⋯H/H⋯Cl (45.5%), H⋯H (29.0%), Cl⋯C/C⋯Cl (7.8%), Cl⋯N/N⋯Cl (3.5%), Cl⋯Cl (1.4) and Co⋯H (1%) contacts. Full Article text
f A 1:1 flavone cocrystal with cyclic trimeric perfluoro-o-phenylenemercury By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-14 The title compound, systematic name tris(μ2-perfluoro-o-phenylene)(μ2-3-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one)-triangulo-trimercury, [Hg3(C6F4)3(C15H10O2)], crystallizes in the monoclinic P21/n space group with one flavone (FLA) and one cyclic trimeric perfluoro-o-phenylenemercury (TPPM) molecule per asymmetric unit. The FLA molecule is located on one face of the TPPM acceptor and is linked in an asymmetric coordination of its carbonyl oxygen atom with two Hg centers of the TPPM macrocycle. The angular-shaped complexes pack in zigzag chains where they stack via two alternating TPPM–TPPM and FLA–FLA stacking patterns. The distance between the mean planes of the neighboring TPPM macrocycles in the stack is 3.445 (2) Å, and that between the benzo-γ-pyrone moieties of FLA is 3.328 (2) Å. The neighboring stacks are interdigitated through the shortened F⋯F, CH⋯F and CH⋯π contacts, forming a dense crystal structure. Full Article text
f Crystal structures of four gold(I) complexes [AuL2]+[AuX2]− and a by-product (L·LH+)[AuBr2]− (L = substituted pyridine, X = Cl or Br) By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-18 Bis(2-methylpyridine)gold(I) dibromidoaurate(I), [Au(C6H7N)2][AuBr2], (1), crystallizes in space group C2/c with Z = 4. Both gold atoms lie on twofold axes and are connected by an aurophilic contact. A second aurophilic contact leads to infinite chains of alternating cations and anions parallel to the b axis, and the residues are further connected by a short H⋯Au contact and a borderline Br⋯Br contact. Bis(3-methylpyridine)gold(I) dibromidoaurate(I), [Au(C6H7N)2][AuBr2], (2), crystallizes in space group C2/m with Z = 2. Both gold atoms lie on special positions with symmetry 2/m and are connected by an aurophilic contact; all other atoms except for one methyl hydrogen lie in mirror planes. The extended structure is closely analogous to that of 1, although the structures are formally not isotypic. Bis(3,5-dimethylpyridine)gold(I) dichloridoaurate(I), [Au(C7H9N)2][AuCl2], (3) crystallizes in space group Poverline{1} with Z = 2. The cation lies on a general position, and there are two independent anions in which the gold atoms lie on inversion centres. The cation and one anion associate via three short H⋯Cl contacts to form a ribbon structure parallel to the b axis; aurophilic contacts link adjacent ribbons. Bis(3,5-dimethylpyridine)gold(I) dibromidoaurate(I), [Au(C7H9N)2][AuBr2], (4) is isotypic to 3. Attempts to make similar compounds involving 2-bromopyridine led instead to 2-bromopyridinium dibromidoaurate(I)–2-bromopyridine (1/1), (C5H5BrN)[AuBr2]·C5H4BrN, (5), which crystallizes in space group Poverline{1} with Z = 2; all atoms lie on general positions. The 2-bromopyridinium cation is linked to the 2-bromopyridine molecule by an N—H⋯N hydrogen bond. Two formula units aggregate to form inversion-symmetric dimers involving Br⋯Br, Au⋯Br and H⋯Br contacts. Full Article text
f Crystal structure of tris{N,N-diethyl-N'-[(4-nitrophenyl)(oxo)methyl]carbamimidothioato}cobalt(III) By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-11 The synthesis, crystal structure, and a Hirshfeld surface analysis of tris{N,N-diethyl-N'-[(4-nitrophenyl)(oxo)methyl]carbamimidothioato}cobalt(III) conducted at 180 K are presented. The complex consists of three N,N-diethyl-N'-[(4-nitrobenzene)(oxo)methyl]carbamimidothioato ligands, threefold symmetrically bonded about the CoIII ion, in approximately octahedral coordination, which generates a triple of individually near planar metallacyclic (Co—S—C—N—C—O) rings. The overall geometry of the complex is determined by the mutual orientation of each metallacycle about the crystallographically imposed threefold axis [dihedral angles = 81.70 (2)°] and by the dihedral angles between the various planar groups within each asymmetric unit [metallacycle to benzene ring = 13.83 (7)°; benzene ring to nitro group = 17.494 (8)°]. The complexes stack in anti-parallel columns about the overline{3} axis of the space group (Poverline{3}), generating solvent-accessible channels along [001]. These channels contain ill-defined, multiply disordered, partial-occupancy solvent. Atom–atom contacts in the crystal packing predominantly (∼96%) involve hydrogen, the most abundant types being H⋯H (36.6%), H⋯O (31.0%), H⋯C (19.2%), H⋯N (4.8%), and H⋯S (4.4%). Full Article text
f Crystal structures of the isomeric dipeptides l-glycyl-l-methionine and l-methionyl-l-glycine By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-14 The oxidation of methionyl peptides can contribute to increased biological (oxidative) stress and development of various inflammatory diseases. The conformation of peptides has an important role in the mechanism of oxidation and the intermediates formed in the reaction. Herein, the crystal structures of the isomeric dipeptides Gly-Met (Gly = glycine and Met = methionine) and Met-Gly, both C7H14N2O3S, are reported. Both molecules exist in the solid state as zwitterions with nominal proton transfer from the carboxylic acid to the primary amine group. The Gly-Met molecule has an extended backbone structure, while Met-Gly has two nearly planar regions kinked at the C atom bearing the NH3 group. In the crystals, both structures form extensive three-dimensional hydrogen-bonding networks via N—H⋯O and bifurcated N—H⋯(O,O) hydrogen bonds having N⋯O distances in the range 2.6619 (13)–2.8513 (13) Å for Gly-Met and 2.6273 (8)–3.1465 (8) Å for Met-Gly. Full Article text
f Synthesis and crystal structure of bis(2-aminobenzimidazolium) catena-[metavanadate(V)] By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-18 The structure of polymeric catena-poly[2-aminobenzimidazolium [[dioxidovanadium(V)]-μ-oxido]], {(C7H8N3)2[V2O6]}n, has monoclinic symmetry. The title compound is of interest with respect to anticancer activity. In the crystal structure, infinite linear zigzag vanadate (V2O6)2− chains, constructed from corner-sharing VO4 tetrahedra and that run parallel to the a axis, are present. Two different protonated 2-aminobenzimidazole molecules are located between the (V2O6)2– chains and form classical N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds with the vanadate oxygen atoms, which contribute to the cohesion of the structure. Full Article text
f Crystal structure of hexachlorothallate within a caesium chloride–phosphotungstate lattice Cs9(TlCl6)(PW12O40)2·9CsCl By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-14 Crystal formation of caesium thallium chloride phosphotungstates, Cs9(TlCl6)(PW12O40)2·9CsCl showcases the ability to capture and crystallize octahedral complexes via the use of polyoxometalates (POMs). The large number of caesium chlorides allows for the POM [α-PW12O40]3− to arrange itself in a cubic close-packing lattice extended framework, in which the voids created enable the capture of the [TlCl6]3− complex. Full Article text
f Crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of 2-bromoethylammonium bromide – a possible side product upon synthesis of hybrid perovskites By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-18 This study presents the synthesis, characterization and Hirshfeld surface analysis of a small organic ammonium salt, C2H7BrN+·Br−. Small cations like the one in the title compound are considered promising components of hybrid perovskites, crucial for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications. While the incorporation of this organic cation into various hybrid perovskite structures has been explored, its halide salt counterpart remains largely uninvestigated. The obtained structural results are valuable for the synthesis and phase analysis of hybrid perovskites. The title compound crystallizes in the solvent-free form in the centrosymmetric monoclinic space group P21/c, featuring one organic cation and one bromide anion in its asymmetric unit, with a torsion angle of −64.8 (2)° between the ammonium group and the bromine substituent, positioned in a gauche conformation. The crystal packing is predominantly governed by Br⋯H interactions, which constitute 62.6% of the overall close atom contacts. Full Article text
f Synthesis, spectroscopic analysis and crystal structure of (N-{2-[(2-aminoethyl)amino]ethyl}-4'-methyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-sulfonamidato)tricarbonylrhenium(I) By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-18 The title compound, [Re(C17H22N3O2S)(CO)3] is a net neutral fac-Re(I)(CO)3 complex of the 4-methylbiphenyl sulfonamide derivatized diethylenetriamine ligand. The NNN-donor monoanionic ligand coordinates with the Re core in tridentate fashion, establishing an inner coordination sphere resulting in a net neutral complex. The complex possesses pseudo-octahedral geometry where one face of the octahedron is occupied by three carbonyl ligands and the other faces are occupied by one sp2 nitrogen atom of the sulfonamide group and two sp3 nitrogen atoms of the dien backbone. The Re—Nsp2 bond distance, 2.173 (4) Å, is shorter than the Re—Nsp3 bond distances, 2.217 (5) and 2.228 (6) Å, and is similar to the range reported for typical Re—Nsp2 bond lengths (2.14 to 2.18 Å). Full Article text
f Crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of dimethyl(phenyl)phosphine sulfide By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-18 The title compound, C8H11PS, which melts below room temperature, was crystallized at low temperature. The P—S bond length is 1.9623 (5) Å and the major contributors to the Hirshfeld surface are H⋯H (58.1%), S⋯H/H⋯S (13.4%) and C⋯H/H⋯C contacts (11.7%). Full Article text
f Crystal structure of tricarbonyl[η4-6-exo-(triphenylphosphino)cyclohepta-2,4-dien-1-one]iron(0) tetrafluoroborate By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-18 The molecular structure of tricarbonyl[η4-6-exo-(triphenylphosphino)cyclohepta-2,4-dien-1-one]iron(0) tetrafluoroborate dichloromethane hemisolvate, [Fe(C28H22O4)(CO)3]BF4·0.5CH2Cl2, as determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction is reported. The two independent tricarbonyl[η4-6-exo-(triphenylphosphino)cyclohepta-2,4-dien-1-one] iron(0) cations and their corresponding anions form dimers, which constitute the asymmetric unit of the structure parallel to the (100) plane. Solid-state stability within that asymmetric unit as well as between neighboring dimeric units is afforded by C—H⋯O and C—H⋯F hydrogen bonds and C—H⋯π and Y—X⋯π (Y = B, C; X = F, O) interactions, which yield diperiodic sheets and a three-dimensional extended network. Full Article text
f Crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of a halogen bond between 2-(allylthio)pyridine and 1,2,4,5-tetrafluoro-3,6-diiodobenzene By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-21 The crystal structure of the title 2:1 molecular complex between 2-(allylthio)pyridine and 1,2,4,5-tetrafluoro-3,6-diiodobenzene, C6F4I2·2C8H9NS, at 100 K has been determined in the monoclinic space group P21/c. The most noteworthy characteristic of the complex is the halogen bond between iodine and the pyridine ring with a short N⋯I contact [2.8628 (12) Å]. The Hirshfeld surface analysis shows that the hydrogen⋯hydrogen contacts dominate the crystal packing with a contribution of 32.1%. Full Article text
f Crystal structure of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-2-ium (2S,3S)-3-carboxy-2,3-dihydroxypropanoate monohydrate By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-21 The crystal structure of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-2-ium (2S,3S)-3-carboxy-2,3-dihydroxypropanoate monohydrate, C9H12N+·C4H5O6−·H2O, at 115 K shows orthorhombic symmetry (space group P212121). The hydrogen tartrate anions and solvent water molecules form an intricate diperiodic O—H⋯O hydrogen-bond network parallel to (001). The tetrahydroisoquinolinium cations are tethered to the anionic hydrogen-bonded layers through N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds. The crystal packing in the third direction is achieved through van der Waals contacts between the hydrocarbon tails of the tetrahydroisoquinolinium cations, resulting in hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions in the crystal structure. Full Article text
f Rerefinement of the crystal structure of BiF5 By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-07-09 The crystal structure of bismuth pentafluoride, BiF5, was rerefined from single-crystal data. BiF5 crystallizes in the α-UF5 structure type in the form of colorless needles. In comparison with the previously reported crystal-structure model [Hebecker (1971). Z. Anorg. Allg. Chem. 384, 111–114], the lattice parameters and fractional atomic coordinates were determined to much higher precision and all atoms were refined anisotropically, leading to a significantly improved structure model. The Bi atom (site symmetry 4/m..) is surrounded by six F atoms in a distorted octahedral coordination environment. The [BiF6] octahedra are corner-linked to form infinite straight chains extending parallel to [001]. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations at the PBE0/TZVP level of theory were performed on the crystal structure of BiF5 to calculate its IR and Raman spectra. These are compared with experimental data. Full Article text
f Crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of 1-[6-bromo-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-4-yl]pyrrolidin-2-one By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-25 In the title compound, C19H18BrFN2O, the pyrrolidine ring adopts an envelope conformation. In the crystal, molecules are linked by intermolecular N—H⋯O, C—H⋯O, C—H⋯F and C—H⋯Br hydrogen bonds, forming a three-dimensional network. In addition, C—H⋯π interactions connect molecules into ribbons along the b-axis direction, consolidating the molecular packing. The intermolecular interactions in the crystal structure were quantified and analysed using Hirshfeld surface analysis. Full Article text
f The crystal structure of a mononuclear PrIII complex with cucurbit[6]uril By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-25 A new mononuclear complex, pentaaqua(cucurbit[6]uril-κ2O,O')(nitrato-κ2O,O')praseodymium(III) dinitrate 9.56-hydrate, [Pr(NO3)(CB6)(H2O)5](NO3)2·9.56H2O (1), was obtained as outcome of the hydrothermal reaction between the macrocyclic ligand cucurbit[6]uril (CB6, C36H36N24O12) with a tenfold excess of Pr(NO3)3·6H2O. Complex 1 crystallizes in the P21/n space group with two crystallographically independent but chemically identical [Pr(CB6)(NO3)(H2O)5]2+ complex cations, four nitrate counter-anions and 19.12 interstitial water molecules per asymmetric unit. The nonacoordinated PrIII in 1 are located in the PrO9 coordination environment formed by two carbonyl O atoms from bidentate cucurbit[6]uril units, two oxygen atoms from the bidentate nitrate anion and five water molecules. Considering the differences in Pr—O bond distances and O—Pr—O angles in the coordination spheres, the coordination polyhedrons of the two PrIII atoms can be described as distorted spherical capped square antiprismatic and muffin polyhedral. Full Article text
f Synthesis, structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of 2-oxo-2H-chromen-4-yl pentanoate By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-21 In the title compound, C14H14O4, the dihedral angle between the coumarin ring system (r.m.s deviation = 0.016 Å) and the pentanoate ring is 36.26 (8)°. A short intramolecular C—H⋯O contact of 2.40 Å is observed. Hirshfeld surface analysis reveals that 46.1% of the intermolecular interactions are from H⋯H contacts, 28.6% are from H⋯O/O⋯H contacts and 14.7% are from H⋯C/C⋯H. Full Article text
f Synthesis, crystal structure and thermal properties of catena-poly[[bis(4-methylpyridine)nickel(II)]-di-μ-thiocyanato], which shows an alternating all-trans and cis–cis–trans-coordination of the NiS2Np2Nt2 octahedra (p = 4-me By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-21 The title compound, [Ni(NCS)2(C6H7N)2]n, was prepared by the reaction of Ni(NCS)2 with 4-methylpyridine in water. Its asymmetric unit consists of two crystallographically independent NiII cations, of which one is located on a twofold rotational axis whereas the second occupies a center of inversion, two independent thiocyanate anions and two independent 4-methylpyridine coligands in general positions. Each NiII cation is octahedrally coordinated by two 4-methylpyridine coligands as well as two N- and two S-bonded thiocyanate anions. One of the cations shows an all-trans, the other a cis–cis–trans configuration. The metal centers are linked by pairs of μ-1,3-bridging thiocyanate anions into [101] chains. X-ray powder diffraction shows that a pure crystalline phase has been obtained and thermogravimetry coupled to differential thermoanalysis reveals that the title compound loses half of the 4-methylpyridine coligands and transforms into Ni(NCS)2(C6H7N). Nearly pure samples of this compound can be obtained by thermal annealing and a Rietveld refinement demonstrated that it is isotypic to its recently reported Cd analog [Neumann et al., (2020). CrystEngComm. 22, 184–194] In its crystal structure, the metal cations are linked by one μ-1,3(N,S)- and one μ-1,3,3(N,S,S)-bridging thiocyanate anion into single chains that condense via the μ-1,3,3(N,S,S)-bridging anionic ligands into double chains. Full Article text
f Crystal structure determination and analyses of Hirshfeld surface, crystal voids, intermolecular interaction energies and energy frameworks of 1-benzyl-4-(methylsulfanyl)-3a,7a-dihydro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-25 The pyrazolopyrimidine moiety in the title molecule, C13H12N4S, is planar with the methylsulfanyl substituent lying essentially in the same plane. The benzyl group is rotated well out of this plane by 73.64 (6)°, giving the molecule an approximate L shape. In the crystal, C—H⋯π(ring) interactions and C—H⋯S hydrogen bonds form tubes extending along the a axis. Furthermore, there are π–π interactions between parallel phenyl rings with centroid-to-centroid distances of 3.8418 (12) Å. A Hirshfeld surface analysis of the crystal structure indicates that the most important contributions to the crystal packing are from H⋯H (47.0%), H⋯N/N⋯H (17.6%) and H⋯C/C⋯H (17.0%) interactions. The volume of the crystal voids and the percentage of free space were calculated to be 76.45 Å3 and 6.39%, showing that there is no large cavity in the crystal packing. Evaluation of the electrostatic, dispersion and total energy frameworks indicate that the cohesion of the crystal structure is dominated by the dispersion energy contributions. Full Article text
f Synthesis, crystal structure and photophysical properties of a dinuclear MnII complex with 6-(diethylamino)-4-phenyl-2-(pyridin-2-yl)quinoline By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-28 A new quinoline derivative, namely, 6-(diethylamino)-4-phenyl-2-(pyridin-2-yl)quinoline, C24H23N3 (QP), and its MnII complex aqua-1κO-di-μ-chlorido-1:2κ4Cl:Cl-dichlorido-1κCl,2κCl-bis[6-(diethylamino)-4-phenyl-2-(pyridin-2-yl)quinoline]-1κ2N1,N2;2κ2N1,N2-dimanganese(II), [Mn2Cl4(C24H23N3)2(H2O)] (MnQP), were synthesized. Their compositions have been determined with ESI-MS, IR, and 1H NMR spectroscopy. The crystal-structure determination of MnQP revealed a dinuclear complex with a central four-membered Mn2Cl2 ring. Both MnII atoms bind to an additional Cl atom and to two N atoms of the QP ligand. One MnII atom expands its coordination sphere with an extra water molecule, resulting in a distorted octahedral shape. The second MnII atom shows a distorted trigonal–bipyramidal shape. The UV–vis absorption and emission spectra of the examined compounds were studied. Furthermore, when investigating the aggregation-induced emission (AIE) properties, it was found that the fluorescent color changes from blue to green and eventually becomes yellow as the fraction of water in the THF/water mixture increases from 0% to 99%. In particular, these color and intensity changes are most pronounced at a water fraction of 60%. The crystal structure contains disordered solvent molecules, which could not be modeled. The SQUEEZE procedure [Spek (2015). Acta Cryst. C71, 9–18] was used to obtain information on the type and quantity of solvent molecules, which resulted in 44 electrons in a void volume of 274 Å3, corresponding to approximately 1.7 molecules of ethanol in the unit cell. These ethanol molecules are not considered in the given chemical formula and other crystal data. Full Article text
f A monoclinic polymorph of chlorothiazide By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-28 A new polymorph of the diuretic chlorothiazide, 6-chloro-1,1-dioxo-2H-1,2,4-benzothiazine-7-sulfonamide, C7H6ClN3O4S2, is described. Crystallized from basic aqueous solution, this monoclinic polymorph is found to be less thermodynamically favoured than the known triclinic polymorph and to feature only N—H⋯O type intermolecular hydrogen bonds as opposed to the N—H⋯O and N—H⋯N type hydrogen bonds found in the P1 form. Full Article text
f Chiral versus achiral crystal structures of 4-benzyl-1H-pyrazole and its 3,5-diamino derivative By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-06-28 The crystal structures of 4-benzyl-1H-pyrazole (C10H10N2, 1) and 3,5-diamino-4-benzyl-1H-pyrazole (C10H12N4, 2) were measured at 150 K. Although its different conformers and atropenantiomers easily interconvert in solution by annular tautomerism and/or rotation of the benzyl substituent around the C(pyrazole)—C(CH2) single bond (as revealed by 1H NMR spectroscopy), 1 crystallizes in the non-centrosymmetric space group P21. Within its crystal structure, the pyrazole and phenyl aromatic moieties are organized into alternating bilayers. Both pyrazole and phenyl layers consist of aromatic rings stacked into columns in two orthogonal directions. Within the pyrazole layer, the pyrazole rings form parallel catemers by N—H⋯N hydrogen bonding. Compound 2 adopts a similar bilayer structure, albeit in the centrosymmetric space group P21/c, with pyrazole N—H protons as donors in N—H⋯π hydrogen bonds with neighboring pyrazole rings, and NH2 protons as donors in N—H⋯N hydrogen bonds with adjacent pyrazoles and other NH2 moieties. The crystal structures and supramolecular features of 1 and 2 are contrasted with the two known structures of their analogs, 3,5-dimethyl-4-benzyl-1H-pyrazole and 3,5-diphenyl-4-benzyl-1H-pyrazole. Full Article text