Meso-Fused Carbatriphyrins(2.1.1) and Its Organo Phosphorus(V) Complex

The first examples of phlorin analogues of meso-fused carbatriphyrins(2.1.1) and organo P(V) complex of one of the meso-fused carbatriphyrins were obtained by adopting a premodification strategy starting with fluorene as a fused polyaromatic precursor over a sequence of steps. The meso-fused carbatriphyrins(2.1.1) were obtained as their nonaromatic phlorin analogues owing to the unstable nature of the fully conjugated meso-fused carbatriphyrins(2.1.1). The organo P(V) complex of one of the meso-fused carbatriphyrins was prepared by treating the phlorin analogue of carbatriphyrin(2.1.1) with PCl₃ in toluene/triethylamine at reflux for 1 h. The P(V) complex of the meso-fused carbatriphyrin(2.1.1) was found to be moderately aromatic and the resulting global conjugation pathways in the P(V) complex significantly alters the aromaticity of the fluorene unit. The nonaromatic nature of the phlorin analogues of the meso-fused carbatriphyrin(2.1.1) and the moderately aromatic nature of its P(V) complex were supported by X-ray crystallography, absorption spectroscopy, NMR studies together with nucleus-independent chemical shifts, anisotropy-induced current density, and harmonic oscillation stabilization energy calculations.

Oxidation behavior of intramolecularly coordinated unsymmetrical diorganotellurides: isolation of novel tetraorganoditelluronic acids, [RR'Te(μ-O)(OH)2]2

The oxidation reaction of unsymmetrical diorganotellurides, namely, bis[2-{(dimethylamino)methyl}aryl]tellurides [aryl = phenyl (6), 2-methylphenyl (7), 2,6-dimethylphenyl (8) and 2,6-diisopropylphenyl (9)] with meta-chloroperbenzoic acid afforded the first examples of tetraorganoditelluronic acids, [RR'Te(μ-O)(OH)₂]₂, where R = 2-NMe₂CH₂C₆H₄, R' = C₆H₅ (10), 2-MeC₆H₄ (11), 2,6-MeC₆H₃ (12) and 2,6-ⁱPrC₆H₃ (13). The structures of tetraorganoditelluronic acids 10-13 were authenticated by single crystal X-ray diffraction studies. From the molecular structures of 10-13, it was observed that the sp³ N-donor atoms, which were initially involved in intramolecular TeN bonding interactions in diorganotellurides 6-9, did not interact with the tellurium atoms in tetraorganoditelluronic acids 10-13. The ¹²⁵Te chemical shifts for 10-13 were considerably downfield shifted as compared with the values observed for the corresponding tellurides 6-9. The relative stabilities of the tetraorganoditelluronic acids 10-13 with respect to their lighter analogues (S and Se) have been assessed using DFT calculations.

trans Influence of Telluro- and Thio-ether Donor Sites: First Palladium(II) Complex, [PdCI2{4-MeOC6H4TeCH2CH2SEt}], showing their Relative Magnitude in the Same Molecule

The synthesis of a (Te,S) ligand 4-MeOC6H4TeCH2CH2SEt (L) and its complex [PdCI2L] is followed by single crystal structure determination of the complex, which indicates that the Pd-CI bond length trans to the ArTe group [2.344(3) Å] is longer than that trans to SEt [2.316(4) Å], suggesting a stronger trans influence for the former.

One-dimensional copper(II) coordination polymers based on 1,3-bis(pyridin-4-yl)propane and diimine ligands

Two one-dimensional (1D) coordination polymers (CPs), namely catena-poly[[[aqua(2,2'-bipyridine-κ²N,N')(nitrato-κO)copper(II)]-μ-1,3-bis(pyridin-4-yl)propane-κ²N:N'] nitrate], {[Cu(NO₃)(C₁₀H₈N₂)(C₁₃H₁₄N₂)(H₂O)]·NO₃}_n (1), and catena-poly[[[aqua(nitrato-κO)(1,10-phenanthroline-κ²N,N')copper(II)]-μ-1,3-bis(pyridin-4-yl)propane-κ²N:N'] nitrate], {[Cu(NO₃)(C₁₂H₈N₂)(C₁₃H₁₄N₂)(H₂O)]·NO₃}_n (2), have been synthesized using [Cu(NO₃)(NN)(H₂O)₂]NO₃, where NN = 2,2'-bipyridine (bpy) or 1,10-phenanthroline (phen), as a linker in a 1:1 molar ratio. The CPs were characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and single-crystal X-ray structure determination. The 1,3-bis(pyridin-4-yl)propane (dpp) ligand acts as a bridging ligand, leading to the formation of a 1D polymer. The octahedral coordination sphere around copper consists of two N atoms from bpy for 1 or phen for 2, two N atoms from dpp, one O atom from water and one O atom from a coordinated nitrate anion. Each structure contains two crystallographically independent chains in the asymmetric unit and the chains are linked via hydrogen bonds into a three-dimensional network.

The crystal and molecular structures of three copper-containing complexes and their activities in mimicking galactose oxidase

The structures of three copper-containing complexes, namely (benzoato-κ²O,O')[(E)-2-({[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]imino}methyl)phenolato-κ³N,N',O]copper(II) dihydrate, [Cu(C₇H₅O₂)(C₁₃H₁₉N₂O)]·2H₂O, 1, [(E)-2-({[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]imino}methyl)phenolato-κ³N,N',O](2-phenylacetato-κ²O,O')copper(II), [Cu(C₈H₇O₂)(C₁₃H₁₉N₂O)], 2, and bis[μ-(E)-2-({[3-(diethylamino)propyl]imino}methyl)phenolato]-κ⁴N,N',O:O;κ⁴O:N,N',O-(μ-2-methylbenzoato-κ²O:O')copper(II) perchlorate, [Cu₂(C₈H₇O₂)(C₁₂H₁₇N₂O)₂]ClO₄, 3, have been reported and all have been tested for their activity in the oxidation of D-galactose. The results suggest that, unlike the enzyme galactose oxidase, due to the precipitation of Cu₂O, this reaction is not catalytic as would have been expected. The structures of 1 and 2 are monomeric, while 3 consists of a dimeric cation and a perchlorate anion [which is disordered over two orientations, with occupancies of 0.64 (4) and 0.36 (4)]. In all three structures, the central Cu atom is five-coordinated in a distorted square-pyramidal arrangment (τ parameter of 0.0932 for 1, 0.0888 for 2, and 0.142 and 0.248 for the two Cu centers in 3). In each species, the environment about the Cu atom is such that the vacant sixth position is open, with very little steric crowding.

Dibromidobis(3-bromobenzyl-κC)(4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline-κ2 N,N′)tin(IV)

In the title compound, [SnBr2(C7H6Br)2(C24H16N2)], the Sn atom is coordinated to a 4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline, two 3-bromobenzyl and two bromide ligands, leading to a six-coordinate C2Br2N2 donor set. The bromobenzyl ligands are trans to each other, while the Br anions are in a cis arrangement. One of the two 3-bromobenzyl ligands is disordered over two similar conformations, with occupancies of 0.7078 (18) and 0.2922 (18). In the crystal, molecules are linked into centrosymmetric dimers by Br...Br halogen bonds [3.5972 (12) Å], which are linked into a supramolecular layer in the ac plane by weak intermolecular C—H...Br interactions.

Isolation and structure of an 18-membered macrocycle containing two diselenide linkages and its precursor

The structures of the 18-membered diselenide-linked macrocycle 10,27-di-tert-butyl 11,28-dioxo-2,3,19,20-tetraselena-10,12,27,29-tetraazapentacyclo[28.4.0.0^4,9.0^13,18.0^21,26]tetratriaconta-1(30),4(9),5,7,13,15,17,21,23,25,31,33-dodecaene-10,27-dicarboxylate, C₃₆H₃₄N₄O₆Se₄, and its precursor di-tert-butyl 2,2'-[diselane-1,2-diylbis(2,1-phenylene)]dicarbamate, C₂₂H₂₈N₂O₄Se₂, are reported. The precusor to the macrocycle contains two tert-butyl phenylcarbamate arms connected to a diselenide group, with Se-C and Se-Se bond lengths of 1.914 (4) and 2.3408 (6) Å, respectively. The macrocycle resides on a crystallographic center of inversion in space group P-1 with one molecule in the unit cell (Z' = 1/2). It contains an 18-membered macrocyclic ring with two diselenide linkages. In this macrocycle, there are two free and two protected amino groups.

Synthesis and characterization of new bis[2-(4,4-dimethyl-2-oxazolinyl)phenyl] chalcogenides: Crystal and molecular structure of bis[2-(4,4-dimethyl-2-oxazolinyl)phenyl] telluride

The synthesis and characterization of two new symmetric chalcogenides based on 4,4-dimethyl-2-phenyloxazoline substrate are described.

Reactivity of bis[{2,6-(dimethylamino)methyl}phenyl]telluride with Pd(ii) and Hg(ii): isolation of the first Pd(ii) complex of an organotellurenium cation as a ligand

The first complex of an organotellurenium cation as a ligand with Pd(ii) is reported.

Luminescent metal organic frameworks for sensing and gas adsorption studies

Two three-dimensional metal organic frameworks (LZn and LCd) were synthesized solvothermally for sensing of nitro phenolic explosives and gas adsorption studies. LZn showed selectivity towards N₂ gas at 77 K.

Luminescent europium(iii) and terbium(iii) complexes of β-diketonate and substituted terpyridine ligands: synthesis, crystal structures and elucidation of energy transfer pathways

A series of coordinatively saturated Ln^III complexes: [Ln(R-TPY)(TTA)₃] (1–6) were designed and structurally characterized and plausible energy transfer (ET) pathways determined using a theoretical method.

Facile synthesis of mixed O, S or Se bearing hexasubstituted benzenes and their potential as Cu(ii) ion probe

The synthesis of mixed hexasubstituted benzenes bearing alternate heteroatoms (O, S and Se) is described. The potential of these species as “turn-off” chemical sensors for Cu²⁺, which is a biologically and environmentally crucial metal ion, is also successfully demonstrated.

Hypervalent organoselenium compounds stabilized by intramolecular coordination: synthesis and crystal structures

Two novel hypervalent selenium(IV) compounds stabilized by intramolecular interactions, namely 6-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-5H-2,3-dioxa-2aλ⁴-selenacyclopenta[hi]indene, C₁₄H₁₂O₂Se, 14, and 5-phenyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-benzo[c][1,2]oxaselenole-7-carbaldehyde, C₁₄H₁₂OSe₂, 15, have been synthesized by the reaction of 2-chloro-1-formyl-3-(hydroxymethylene)cyclohexene with in-situ-generated disodium diselenide (Na₂Se₂). The title compounds were characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy, ESI-MS, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies. For 14, there is whole-molecule disorder, with occupancies of 0.605 (10) and 0.395 (10), a double bond between C and Se, and the five-membered selenopentalene rings are coplanar. The packing is stabilized by π-π stacking interactions involving one of the five-membered Se/C/C/C/O rings [centroid-centroid (Cg...Cg) distance = 3.6472 (18) Å and slippage = 1.361 Å], as well as C-H...π interactions involving a C-H group and the phenyl ring. In addition, there are bifurcated C-H...Se,O interactions which link the molecules into ribbons in the c direction. For 15, the C-Se bond lengths are longer than those of 14. The two five-membered rings are coplanar. There are no π-π or C-H...π interactions; however, molecules are linked by C-H...O interactions into centrosymmetric dimers, with graph-set notation R₂²(16).

Crystal structure of the thalidomide analog (3aR*,7aS*)-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)hexa-hydro-1H-iso-indole-1,3(2H)-dione

The title compound, C13H16N2O4, crystallizes in the monoclinic centrosymmetric space group, P21/c, with four mol-ecules in the asymmetric unit, thus there is no crystallographically imposed symmetry and it is a racemic mixture. The structure consists of a six-membered unsaturated ring bound to a five-membered pyrrolidine-2,5-dione ring N-bound to a six-membered piperidine-2,6-dione ring and thus has the same basic skeleton as thalidomide, except for the six-membered unsaturated ring substituted for the aromatic ring. In the crystal, the mol-ecules are linked into inversion dimers by R 2 2(8) hydrogen bonding involving the N-H group. In addition, there are bifurcated C-H⋯O inter-actions involving one of the O atoms on the pyrrolidine-2,5-dione with graph-set notation R 1 2(5). These inter-actions along with C-H⋯O inter-actions involving one of the O atoms on the piperidine-2,6-dione ring link the mol-ecules into a complex three-dimensional array. There is pseudomerohedral twinning present which results from a 180° rotation about the [100] reciprocal lattice direction and with a twin law of 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 [BASF 0.044 (1)].

Crystal structure of tetra-kis-(μ2-(E)-2,4-di-bromo-6-{[2-(pyridin-2-yl)eth-yl]imino-meth-yl}phen-olato)trizinc bis-(perchlorate) aceto-nitrile disolvate

The title compound, [Zn3(C14H11Br2N2O)4](ClO4)2·2CH3CN, crystallizes as a symmetrical trinuclear cation with all three metal atoms being located on a twofold rotation axis. It contains a tetra-hedral ZnII atom that bridges two six-coordinate ZnII atoms. The complex contains N- and O-donor atoms of four tridentate 2,4-di-bromo-6-{[2-(pyridin-2-yl)eth-yl]imino-meth-yl}phenolate ligands. The ratio of ZnII atoms to ligands is 3:4. The two terminal ZnII cations adopt distorted octa-hedral geometries and the central ZnII cation adopts a distorted tetra-hedral geometry. In the cation there are π-π inter-actions between the di-bromo-phenyl rings, as well as halogen-bonding inter-actions between the di-bromo-phenyl rings in the cation, which stabilize its conformation. In addition, there are C-H⋯O inter-actions between the anions and both the cations and solvent mol-ecules as well as C-H⋯N inter-actions between the cation and solvent mol-ecules. These inter-species inter-actions link the cations, anions and solvent mol-ecules into a complex three-dimensional array.

{N1-[2-(Butyl-selan-yl)benz-yl]-N2,N2-di-methyl-ethane-1,2-di-amine}-dichlorido-mercury(II)

In the title compound, [HgCl2(C16H28N2Se)], the primary geometry around the Se and Hg atoms is distorted trigonal-pyramidal and distorted square-pyramidal, respectively. The distortion of the mol-ecular geometry in the complex is caused by the steric demands of the ligands attached to the Se atom. The Hg atom is coordinated through two chloride anions, an N atom and an Se atom, making up an unusual HgNSeCl2 coordination sphere with an additional long Hg⋯N inter-action. Inter-molecular C-H⋯Cl inter-actions are the only identified inter-molecular hydrogen-bonding inter-actions that seem to be responsible for the self assembly. These relatively weak C-H⋯Cl hydrogen bonds possess the required linearity and donor-acceptor distances. They act as mol-ecular associative forces that result in a supra-molecular assembly along the b-axis direction in the solid state of the title compound.

The crystal structure of bis-[(E)-4-bromo-2-({[2-(pyridin-2-yl)eth-yl]imino}-meth-yl)phenol]nickel(II) bis-[(E)-4-bromo-2-({[2-(pyridin-2-yl)eth-yl]imino}-meth-yl)phenolato]nickel(II) bis(perchlorate) methanol monosolvate, a structure containing strong inter-species hydrogen bonds

The title compound, [Ni(C14H12BrN2O)2][Ni(C14H13BrN2O)2](ClO4)2·CH3OH consists of two mononuclear ([Ni(HL)2]2+ and [NiL2]) complex mol-ecules linked by strong hydrogen bonding [O⋯O separations of only 2.430 (5) Å], which is the shortest reported to date for such species. In one of the complexes, both the coordinated phen-oxy groups retain their protons and thus this is the cationic equivalent species of the other complex where both coordinated phen-oxy groups are deprotonated. In addition, perchlorate anions are present for charge balance, as well as methanol solvate mol-ecules. For the neutral NiL2 complex, each 2-ethyl-amine-pyridine arm is disordered over two equivalent conformations with occupancies of 0.750 (8):0.250 (8). The perchlorate anion is disordered over two equivalent conformations with occupancies of 0.602 (8):0.398 (8). The perchlorate ions also link to the H atoms on the methanol methyl and hydroxyl groups. These inter-actions link the moieties into a complex three-dimensional array. The crystal studied was refined as a two-component twin.

Mechanism of Evolution of Koneramine Complexes from One-Pot Reactions: Snapshots of Intermediates Offer Facile Routes to New Dipicolylamines

Koneramines (L^R OR', R=Ph or Ts; R'=Me, iPr) and their complexes were found to emerge from the system of pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde and N-phenyl/tosylethylenediamine when a primary or secondary alcohol was used as solvent. Imidazolidinylpyridines (L^R , R=Ph or Ts) became major emergents whereas hemi-aminals (L^R OH, R=Ph or Ts) are minor emergents of the system when tertiary butanol was used as the solvent; the bulky tertiary butyl group prevented the addition of alcohol to the iminium ion that diverted the equilibrium towards imidazolidinylpyridines. By playing with the components of the reaction mixture, crystals of the metastable intermediates bound to copper(II) and/or zinc(II) were obtained and the structures were determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The reported results shed light on how to control the emergents of the multicomponent reaction mixture that forms koneramines. Reactivity studies of the intermediates pave the way for a new type of koneramine complexes that are new dipicolylamines where the two pyridine moieties of the resulting koneramine are not the same.

Synthesis and structure of an aryl-selenenium(II) cation, [C34H41N4Se+]2[Hg(SeCN)4]2-, based on a 5-tert-butyl-1,3-bis-(1-pentyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)benzene scaffold

In the title salt, bis-{[5-tert-butyl-1,3-bis-(1-pentyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)benzene]selenium} tetra-kis-(seleno-cyanato)-mercury, (C34H41N4Se)2[Hg(SeCN)4], the aryl-selenenium cations, [C34H41N4Se]+, are linked through [Hg(SeCN)4]2- anions by C-H⋯N hydrogen bonds. In the cation, the geometry around the Se atom in the 5-tert-butyl-1,3-bis-(1-pentyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)benzene scaffold is T-shaped, resulting from the coordination of Se by the C atom of the central aromatic ring and the N atoms of both of the benzimidazole moieties. The trans Se-N bond lengths are almost equal [2.087 (3) and 2.099 (3) Å] and the Se-C bond length is 1.886 (3) Å. The N-Se-N angle is 159.29 (11)°. The geometry around the HgII atom in the [Hg(SeCN)4]2- anion is distorted tetra-hedral, with Se-Hg-Se angles ranging from 88.78 (3) to 126.64 (2)°. In [Hg(SeCN)4]2-, the Hg-Se bonds are unsymmetrical [2.5972 (4) and 2.7242 (5) Å]. One of the pentyl substituents is disordered over two equivalent conformations, with occupancies of 0.852 (8) and 0.148 (8).

4-Cyclohexyl-1-(2-methoxybenzoyl)thiosemicarbazide with an unknown solvent

In the title compound, C15H21N3O2S, a short intramolecular N—H...O hydrogen bond generates anS(6) ring. The molecule is twisted with a dihedral angle between the benzene ring and the mean plane of the cyclohexyl ring being 58.90 (6)°. In the crystal, inversion dimers are formed with each molecule linked to the other by two N—H(H)...O hydrogen bonds to the same acceptor, generatingR21(6) loops. A region of disordered electron density was corrected for using the SQUEEZE routine inPLATON[Spek (2015).ActaCryst. C71, 9–18]. The given chemical formula and other crystal data do not take into account the unknown solvent molecule(s).

Synthesis and structure of an aryl-tellurenium(II) cation; [4-tert-butyl-2,6-bis-(1-pentyl-1H-benz-imidazol-2-yl-κN3)phenyl-κC1]tellurium(II) (1,4-dioxane)tri-iodido-mercurate(II)

In the title salt, (C34H41N4Te)[HgI3(C4H8O2)], the aryl-tellurenium [C34H41N4Te]+ cations and [HgI3(dioxane)]- anions are linked by a short inter-action between the Te atom and one of the I-atom donors of the anion, as well as through weak C-H⋯I inter-actions. The geometry around the Te atom is T-shaped with the coordination comprising a C atom of the central aromatic ring and two N atom donors of the benzimidazolyl moiety. The Te-N bond lengths are almost equal [2.232 (3) and 2.244 (3) Å], while the Te-C bond length is 2.071 (4) Å. The N-Te-N bond angle is 150.68 (11)°. The HgII atom of the anion is coordinated by iodide ions from three sides and the fourth coordination site is occupied by an O atom of the solvent mol-ecule (dioxane). Thus, it attains a trigonal-pyrimidal geometry, with O-Hg-I angles ranging of 90.76 (8) and 96.76 (7)° and I-Hg-I angles ranging from 112.41 (1) to 125.10 (1)°. The cations and anions are involved in numerous weak π-π stacking inter-actions involving both the central phenyl ring and two inversion-related benzimidazole moieties, which propagate in the a-axis direction. In addition, there are numerous C-H⋯I inter-actions between the cations and anions, which link them into a complex three-dimensional array.

S-2-Aminophenyl phenylcarbamothioate

In the title compound, C13H12N2OS, which was obtained from the condensation reaction of 2-aminobenzenethiol with isocyanatobenzene, the benzene rings are inclined to one another by 83.5 (1)° and a short intramolecular C—H...O contact is observed. In the crystal, molecules are linked by N—H...O and N—H...N hydrogen bonds, generating (001) sheets.

Exploration of fluorescent organotin compounds of α-amino acid Schiff bases for the detection of organophosphorous chemical warfare agents: quantification of diethylchlorophosphate

Fluorescent Schiff base organotin probes for the detection of chemical warfare agents.

Synthesis and structural, photophysical, electrochemical redox and axial ligation properties of highly electron deficient perchlorometalloporphyrins and selective CN− sensing by Co(ii) complexes

Synthesis and characterization of MTPP(NO₂)Cl₇ have been reported. Zn^II porphyrins exhibited higher Lewis acidity as compared to perbromoporphyrins. Co^II porphyrins were utilized for the selective rapid visual detection of cyanide ions.

Synthesis of an unusual quinazoline alkaloid: theoretical and experimental investigations of its structural, electronic, molecular and biological properties

An unusual quinazoline alkaloid (1) was obtained when 2-aminobenzaldehyde was refluxed with pyrrolidine in ethanol for 12 h. The synthesized compound was characterized using spectral data analysis augmented with X-ray and literature precedent. Single crystal analysis depicted four conformations differing slightly in bond angles and bond lengths. Compound 1 crystallizes in a triclinic crystal system with a P1̄ space group having two molecules within the unit cell. The experimentally obtained parameters were compared to those obtained theoretically, which depicted a good agreement. Using the DFT/B3LYP/6-31G (d,p) level of theory, HOMO–LUMO energy gap, molecular electrostatic potential (MEP), vibrational (IR) and NMR analyses were carried out. The HOMO–LUMO energy gap allowed the calculation of chemical hardness, chemical inertness, electronegativity and the electrophilicity index of the molecule, which depicted its potential kinetic stability and reactivity. Prediction of activity spectra of the target compound revealed that compound 1 possesses notable antineoplastic activity with P_a = 0.884. The molecule was therefore evaluated against various cancerous cell lines in an in vitro SRB assay which depicted that compound 1 possesses the highest growth inhibition activity against THP-1 cell lines with an IC₅₀ of 7 μM.

A comparative overview of theoretical and experimental studies concerning the electronic, structural and biological domains of the synthesized unusual quinazoline alkaloid is presented.

Synthesis and structure of arylselenium(ii) and aryltellurium(ii) cations based on rigid 5-tert-butyl-1,3-bis-(N-pentylbenzimidazol-2′-yl)benzenes

The transmetalation reactions of mercury precursor, [^Pentyl(N^C^N)HgCl] (19) with selenium and tellurium halides led to isolation of air stable NCN pincer based arylselenium(ii) and aryltellurium(ii) cations due to facile ionization of Se/Te halogen bond.

3,3′-[(2-Bromo-1,3-phenylene)bis(methylene)]bis(1-butyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazole-2-selone)

In the title compound, C22H29BrN4Se2, the two Se atoms are directed in opposite directions with respect to the central benzene ring. The C=Se bond lengths at 1.848 (5) and 1.851 (5) Å are on the long side for a double bond but shorter than expected for a C—Se single bond. In the crystal, Br...Br intermolecular interactions [3.4685 (12) Å] link the molecules into a zigzag chain propagating along theb-axis direction. In addition, there are C—H...Se intermolecular interactions present, linking the chains to form slabs parallel to theabplane. One of the two butyl side chains is disordered over two conformations with occupancies of 0.777 (9) and 0.223 (9).

2,6-[Bis(dimethylamino)methyl]phenylselenenyl chloride/bromide monohydrate

In the title hydrated salt, C12H19N2Se+·Cl0.44/Br0.56−·H2O, the halide ions (both with site symmetry 2) have different Cl−/Br−occupancies of 0.399 (2)/0.601 (2) and 0.491 (2)/0.509 (2). In the crystal, the cation and anion are linked by an Se...X(X= Cl/Br) interaction of length 3.5593 (8) Å. The water molecule and anions are linked by O—H...Xhydrogen bonds into a staggered chain propagating in theb-axis direction and the packing is consolidated by weak C—H...Xinteractions.