scholarly journals MicroED Elucidation of Diverse Solid-State Packing in a Family of Electron-Deficient Expanded Helicenes

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Samkian ◽  
Gavin R. Kiel ◽  
Christopher G. Jones ◽  
Harrison Bergman ◽  
Julia Oktawiec ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Electron Diffraction ◽  
Rapid Assessment ◽  
Nanometer Scale ◽  
Proof Of Concept ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Space Groups ◽  
Indispensable Tool ◽  
Solid State Structures

Solid-state packing plays a defining role in the properties of a molecular organic material, but it is difficult to elucidate in the absence of single crystals that are suitable for X-ray diffraction. Here, we demonstrate the coupling of divergent synthesis with microcrystal electron diffraction (MicroED) for rapid assessment of solid-state packing motifs, using a class of chiral nanocarbons – expanded helicenes – as a proof of concept. Two highly selective oxidative dearomatizations of a readily-accessible helicene provided a divergent route to four electron-deficient analogues containing quinone or quinoxaline units. Crystallization efforts consistently yielded microcrystals that were unsuitable for single crystal X-ray diffraction, but ideal for MicroED. This technique facilitated the elucidation of solid-state structures of all five compounds with <1.1 Å resolution. The otherwise-inaccessible data revealed a range of notable packing behavior, including four different space groups, homochirality in a crystal for a helicene with an extremely low enantiomerization barrier, and nanometer scale cavities. The results of this study suggest that MicroED will soon become an indispensable tool for high-throughput investigations in pursuit of next-generation organic materials.

scholarly journals MicroED Elucidation of Diverse Solid-State Packing in a Family of Electron-Deficient Expanded Helicenes

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Samkian ◽  
Gavin R. Kiel ◽  
Christopher G. Jones ◽  
Harrison Bergman ◽  
Julia Oktawiec ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Electron Diffraction ◽  
Rapid Assessment ◽  
Nanometer Scale ◽  
Proof Of Concept ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Space Groups ◽  
Indispensable Tool ◽  
Solid State Structures

Solid-state packing plays a defining role in the properties of a molecular organic material, but it is difficult to elucidate in the absence of single crystals that are suitable for X-ray diffraction. Here, we demonstrate the coupling of divergent synthesis with microcrystal electron diffraction (MicroED) for rapid assessment of solid-state packing motifs, using a class of chiral nanocarbons – expanded helicenes – as a proof of concept. Two highly selective oxidative dearomatizations of a readily-accessible helicene provided a divergent route to four electron-deficient analogues containing quinone or quinoxaline units. Crystallization efforts consistently yielded microcrystals that were unsuitable for single crystal X-ray diffraction, but ideal for MicroED. This technique facilitated the elucidation of solid-state structures of all five compounds with <1.1 Å resolution. The otherwise-inaccessible data revealed a range of notable packing behavior, including four different space groups, homochirality in a crystal for a helicene with an extremely low enantiomerization barrier, and nanometer scale cavities. The results of this study suggest that MicroED will soon become an indispensable tool for high-throughput investigations in pursuit of next-generation organic materials.

scholarly journals MicroED Elucidation of Diverse Solid-State Packing in a Family of Electron-Deficient Expanded Helicenes

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Samkian ◽  
Gavin R. Kiel ◽  
Harrison Bergman ◽  
Julia Oktawiec ◽  
Hosea Nelson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Electron Diffraction ◽  
Rapid Assessment ◽  
Nanometer Scale ◽  
Proof Of Concept ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Space Groups ◽  
Indispensable Tool ◽  
Solid State Structures

Solid-state packing plays a defining role in the properties of a molecular organic material, but it is difficult to elucidate in the absence of single crystals that are suitable for X-ray diffraction. Here, we demonstrate the coupling of divergent synthesis with microcrystal electron diffraction (MicroED) for rapid assessment of solid-state packing motifs, using a class of chiral nanocarbons – expanded helicenes – as a proof of concept. Two highly selective oxidative dearomatizations of a readily-accessible helicene provided a divergent route to four electron-deficient analogues containing quinone or quinoxaline units. Crystallization efforts consistently yielded microcrystals that were unsuitable for single crystal X-ray diffraction, but ideal for MicroED. This technique facilitated the elucidation of solid-state structures of all five compounds with <1.1 Å resolution. The otherwise-inaccessible data revealed a range of notable packing behavior, including four different space groups, homochirality in a crystal for a helicene with an extremely low enantiomerization barrier, and nanometer scale cavities. The results of this study suggest that MicroED will soon become an indispensable tool for high-throughput investigations in pursuit of next-generation organic materials.

Microstructure and crystal symmetry of Pb2Sr2(Y/Ca)Cu3O9−δ

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 64-65
Author(s):  
Y. P. Lin ◽  
J. S. Xue ◽  
J. E. Greedan
Keyword(s):  
Electron Diffraction ◽  
High Temperature Superconductors ◽  
Carbon Film ◽  
Basic Structure ◽  
Crystal Symmetry ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Space Groups ◽  
New Family ◽  
Convergent Beam

A new family of high temperature superconductors based on Pb2Sr2YCu3O9−δ has recently been reported. One method of improving Tc has been to replace Y partially with Ca. Although the basic structure of this type of superconductors is known, the detailed structure is still unclear, and various space groups has been proposed. In our work, crystals of Pb2Sr2YCu3O9−δ with dimensions up to 1 × 1 × 0.25.mm and with Tc of 84 K have been grown and their superconducting properties described. The defects and crystal symmetry have been investigated using electron microscopy performed on crushed crystals supported on a holey carbon film.Electron diffraction confirmed x-ray diffraction results which showed that the crystals are primitive orthorhombic with a=0.5383, b=0.5423 and c=1.5765 nm. Convergent Beam Electron Diffraction (CBED) patterns for the and axes are shown in Figs. 1 and 2 respectively.

scholarly journals Bis(dicarbollide) Complexes of Transition Metals as a Platform for Molecular Switches. Study of Complexation of 8,8′-Bis(methylsulfanyl) Derivatives of Cobalt and Iron Bis(dicarbollides)

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (23) ◽  
pp. 5745
Author(s):  
Sergey A. Anufriev ◽  
Sergey V. Timofeev ◽  
Alexei A. Anisimov ◽  
Kyrill Yu. Suponitsky ◽  
Igor B. Sivaev
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Transition Metal ◽  
Molecular Switches ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Chelate Complexes ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Complexes Of Transition Metals ◽  
Silver Palladium ◽  
Solid State Structures ◽  
Derivatives Of

Complexation of the 8,8′-bis(methylsulfanyl) derivatives of cobalt and iron bis(dicarbollides) [8,8′-(MeS)2-3,3′-M(1,2-C2B9H10)2]− (M = Co, Fe) with copper, silver, palladium and rhodium leads to the formation of the corresponding chelate complexes, which is accompanied by a transition from the transoid to the cisoid conformation of the bis(dicarbollide) complex. This transition is reversible and can be used in design of coordination-driven molecular switches based on transition metal bis(dicarbollide) complexes. The solid-state structures of {(Ph3P)ClPd[8,8′- (MeS)2-3,3′-Co(1,2-C2B9H10)2-κ2-S,S′]} and {(COD)Rh[8,8′-(MeS)2-3,3′-Co(1,2-C2B9H10)2-κ2-S,S′]} were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction.

Copper(II) Complexes of a Tripyridyl Ligand: Anion-Dependent Metallosupramolecular Structures

2013 ◽  
Vol 66 (11) ◽  
pp. 1447 ◽  
Author(s):  
James E. M. Lewis ◽  
James D. Crowley
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Coordination Polymer ◽  
Elemental Analysis ◽  
Spectroscopic Properties ◽  
Nitrate Salt ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Salt Structure ◽  
Solid State Structures

A series of copper(ii) complexes of the ligand 2,6-bis(pyridin-3-ylethynyl)pyridine have been synthesised and characterised by 1H and DOSY NMR, IR and UV-Vis spectroscopies, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis and single crystal X-ray diffraction. In solution these systems display almost identical spectroscopic properties, however the solid state structures are shown to vary widely, depending upon the choice of anion. The tetrafluoroborate salt was revealed to be a discrete Cu2L4 cage-like helicate. The tosylate salt, whilst of the same Cu2L4 stoichiometry, was shown to be a coordination polymer. Finally the nitrate salt structure was observed to be a discrete Cu2L2 metallocycle.

Synthesis, characterization, and application of palladium complexes containing 8-quinolylphosphinite ligands

2010 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Earl Cook ◽  
Jason D. Masuda ◽  
Aibing Xia
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Single Crystal ◽  
Phenylboronic Acid ◽  
Suzuki Coupling ◽  
Palladium Complexes ◽  
Aryl Halides ◽  
Coupling Reactions ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Solid State Structures

Palladium complexes containing 8-quinolylphosphinite ligands have been synthesized and characterized. Their solid state structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. They were found to be active catalysts for Suzuki coupling reactions of phenylboronic acid and various aryl halides.

scholarly journals Synthesis, Solid-state Structures, Solution Behaviour and Catalysis Studies of Nickel Complexes of Bis(benzimidazolin-2-ylidene)pyridine Pincer Ligands

2012 ◽  
Vol 65 (7) ◽  
pp. 823 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen D. M. MaGee ◽  
Guy Travers ◽  
Brian W. Skelton ◽  
Massimilliano Massi ◽  
Alan D. Payne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Single Crystal ◽  
Nickel Complexes ◽  
Pincer Ligands ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Nmr Studies ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Solution Studies ◽  
Solid State Structures ◽  
Solution Behaviour

N-Heterocyclic carbene–nickel complexes with five- and four-coordinate geometries [(CNC)NiBr2] and [(CNC)NiBr]X (X = PF6 or BPh4) have been prepared with the pincer ligands 2,6-bis(N-octylbenzimidazolin-2-ylidene)pyridine and 2,6-bis(N-butyl-5,6-dimethoxybenzimidazolin-2-ylidene)pyridine. The addition of the n-octyl substituent significantly extends the solubility of the complexes and has allowed UV-vis solution studies of the complexes in dichloromethane and methanol. The four- and five-coordinate species exist in equilibrium in solution and this equilibrium has been explored by UV-vis studies. The complexes have also been characterized by NMR studies, and single crystal X-ray diffraction studies have been performed on [(CNC)NiBr2] (where CNC = 2,6-bis(N-octylbenzimidazolin-2-ylidene)pyridine) and [(CNC)NiBr]BPh4 (where CNC = 2,6-bis(N-butyl-5,6-dimethoxybenzimidazolin-2-ylidene)pyridine).

meso–meso Directly-linked trimeric and pentameric electron-deficient porphyrin–hexaphyrin hybrid arrays

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (01n04) ◽  
pp. 245-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hirotaka Mori ◽  
Atsuhiro Osuka
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Single Crystal ◽  
Diffraction Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Solid State Structures

meso–meso Directly-linked trimeric and pentameric porphyrin–hexaphyrin hybrid arrays 5 and 6 comprising of electron-deficient porphyrin units were prepared by cross-condensation of monomeric and dimeric electron-deficient meso-formyl porphyrins with a tripyrrane. The solid-state structures of 5 and 6 have been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The latter is the largest crystal structure of meso–meso linked multiporphyrinic array analogues reported to date.

Unprecedented transformation of [I−·I3−] to [I42−] polyiodides in the solid state: structures, phase transitions and characterization of dipyrazolium iodide triiodide

2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (42) ◽  
pp. 18447-18458 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Węcławik ◽  
P. Szklarz ◽  
W. Medycki ◽  
R. Janicki ◽  
A. Piecha-Bisiorek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Phase Transitions ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Dielectric Measurements ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Solid State Structures

Dipyrazolium iodide triiodide, [C3N2H5+]2[I−·I3−], has been synthesized and studied by means of X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, dielectric measurements, and UV-Vis spectroscopy.

scholarly journals Mono- and Dinuclear Aluminium Complexes Derived from Biguanide and Carbothiamide Ligands

Inorganics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Maximilian Dehmel ◽  
Helmar Görls ◽  
Robert Kretschmer
Keyword(s):  
Coordination Chemistry ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Coordination Polymer ◽  
Diffraction Analysis ◽  
Crucial Role ◽  
Chelating Ligands ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Solid State Structures

Dianionic N,N-chelating ligands play a crucial role in coordination chemistry, but reports on related complexes remain limited to certain types of ligands. In here, the reactions of two diprotic ligands, i.e., a biguanide and a carbothiamide, with trimethylaluminium, are reported, which give rise to mono- and dinuclear aluminium(III) complexes. In addition, single deprotonation of the diprotic biguanide using potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide gives rise to a one-dimensional coordination polymer. All complexes have been fully characterized, and their solid-state structures were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.

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