Complexation of diphenyl(phenylacetenyl)phosphine to rhodium(III) tetraphenyl porphyrins: synthesis and structural, spectroscopic, and thermodynamic studies

Orthogonal Coordination Chemistry of PTA toward Ru(II) and Zn(II) (PTA = 1,3,5-Triaza-7-phosphaadamantane) for the Construction of 1D and 2D Metal-Mediated Porphyrin Networks

This work demonstrates that PTA (1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphaadamantane) behaves as an orthogonal ligand between Ru(II) and Zn(II), since it selectively binds through the P atom to ruthenium and through one or more of the N atoms to zinc. This property of PTA was exploited for preparing the two monomeric porphyrin adducts with axially bound PTA, [Ru(TPP)(PTA-κP)₂] (1, TPP = meso-tetraphenylporphyrin) and [Zn(TPP)(PTA-κN)] (3). Next, we prepared a number of heterobimetallic Ru/Zn porphyrin polymeric networks—and two discrete molecular systems—mediated by P,N-bridging PTA in which either both metals reside inside a porphyrin core, or one metal belongs to a porphyrin, either Ru(TPP) or Zn(TPP), and the other to a complex or salt of the complementary metal (i.e., cis,cis,trans-[RuCl₂(CO)₂(PTA-κP)₂] (5), trans-[RuCl₂(PTA-κP)₄] (7), Zn(CH₃COO)₂, and ZnCl₂). The molecular compounds 1, 3, trans-[{RuCl₂(PTA-κ²P,N)₄}{Zn(TPP)}₄] (8), and [{Ru(TPP)(PTA-κP)(PTA-κ²P,N)}{ZnCl₂(OH₂)}] (11), as well as the polymeric species [{Ru(TPP)(PTA-κ²P,N)₂}{Zn(TPP)}]_∞ (4), cis,cis,trans-[{RuCl₂(CO)₂(PTA-κ²P,N)₂}{Zn(TPP)}]_∞ (6), trans-[{RuCl₂(PTA-κ²P,N)₄}{Zn(TPP)}₂]_∞ (9), and [{Ru(TPP)(PTA-κ³P,2N)₂}{Zn₉(CH₃COO)₁₆(CH₃OH)₂(OH)₂}]_∞ (10), were structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Compounds 4, 6, 9, and 10 are the first examples of solid-state porphyrin networks mediated by PTA. In 4, 6, 8, 9, and 11 the bridging PTA has the κ²P,N binding mode, whereas in the 2D polymeric layers of 10 it has the triple-bridging mode κ³P,2N. The large number of compounds with the six-coordinate Zn(TPP) (the three polymeric networks of 4, 6 and 9, out of five compounds) strongly suggests that the stereoelectronic features of PTA are particularly well-suited for this relatively rare type of coordination. Interestingly, the similar 1D polymeric chains 4 and 6 have different shapes (zigzag in 4 vs “Greek frame” in 6) because the {trans-Ru(PTA-κ²P,N)₂} fragment bridges two Zn(TPP) units with anti geometry in 4 and with syn geometry in 6. Orthogonal “Greek frame” 1D chains make the polymeric network of 9. Having firmly established the binding preferences of PTA toward Ru(II) and Zn(II), we are confident that in the future a variety of Ru/Zn solid-state networks can be produced by changing the nature of the partners. In particular, there are several inert Ru(II) compounds that feature two or more P-bonded PTA ligands that might be exploited as connectors of well-defined geometry for the rational design of solid-state networks with Zn–porphyrins (or other Zn compounds).

This work demonstrates, through the X-ray structural characterization of several polymeric Ru/Zn networks, that PTA (1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphaadamantane) behaves as an orthogonal ligand between Ru(II) and Zn(II). In fact, PTA selectively binds through the P atom to ruthenium and through one or more of the N atoms to zinc.

Molecular structures, redox properties, and photosubstitution of ruthenium(II) carbonyl complexes of porphycene

Two ruthenium(II) carbonyl complexes of porphycene, (carbonyl)(pyridine)(2,7,12,17-tetra-n-propylporphycenato)ruthenium(II) (1) and (carbonyl)(pyridine)(2,3,6,7,12,13,16,17-octaethylpor-phycenato)ruthenium(II) (2), have been structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Cyclic voltammetry has revealed that the porphycene complexes undergo multiple oxidations and reductions in dichloromethane and the reduction potentials are highly positive compared to porphyrin analogs. UV-light irradiation (400 nm or shorter wavelength region) of a benzene solution of 1 and 2 containing external pyridine leads to dissociation of the carbonyl ligand from the ruthenium(II) centers to give the corresponding bis-pyridine complexes. The identical reaction has been also studied for a porphyrin derivative (carbonyl)(pyridine)(2,3,7,8,12,13,17,18-octaethylporphyriato)ruthenum(II) (3). The first-order kinetic analysis has revealed that the photosubstitution of all of the compounds occurs in the order of 10-3 s-1 at 298 K but proceeds faster for complexes of porphycene (1 and 2) than that of porphyrin (3).

Synthesis, Structures, and Properties ofmeso-Phosphorylporphyrins: Self-Organization through P–Oxo–Zinc Coordination

The synthesis, structures, and optical and electrochemical properties of meso-phosphorylporphyrins are described. The copper-catalyzed carbon-phosphorus cross-coupling reaction of a meso-iodoporphyrin with di-n-butyl phosphite and diphenylphosphane oxide has proved to be an efficient and general method for the synthesis of meso-phosphorylporphyrins. Zinc phosphorylporphyrins thus obtained readily undergo self-organization through P-oxo-Zn coordination to form noncovalently linked, cofacial porphyrin dimers or linear oligomers, which have been characterized by spectroscopic methods and X-ray crystallographic analyses. In toluene, CH(2)Cl(2), and CHCl(3), the zinc phosphorylporphyrins exist mostly as dimers or monomers, depending on their concentrations, the temperature, and the presence of additives. The self-association constants for dimerization in toluene have been determined by UV/Vis absorption titration measurements. The meso-diphenylphosphorylporphyrin dimer displays excitonic coupling of the Soret band with a splitting energy of 940 cm(-1). Fluorescence lifetimes of the zinc phosphorylporphyrins have been found to be affected only slightly by the concentration of the solution, and by the addition of triphenylphosphane oxide, suggesting that the effect of dimerization on their photodynamics in the S(1) state is negligible. On the other hand, the effect of dimerization is clearly reflected in their electrochemical oxidation processes, as the initially produced radical cations are efficiently delocalized over the two porphyrin rings. These findings demonstrate the potential utility of meso-phosphorylporphyrins as new models for the special pair in photosynthesis and as new building blocks for porphyrin-based supramolecular materials.

Primary and Secondary Phosphane Complexes of Metalloporphyrins: Isolation, Spectroscopy, and X-ray Crystal Structures of Ruthenium and Osmium Porphyrins Binding Phenyl- or Diphenylphosphane

[Ru(II)(por)(PH(n)Ph(3-n))2], [Os(II)(por)(CO)(PH(n)Ph(3-n))] (n=1, 2), and [Os(II)(F20-tpp){P(OH)Ph2}(PHPh2)] (F20-tpp=5,10,15,20-tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)porphyrinato dianion) were prepared from the reaction of [M(II)(por)(CO)] (M=Ru, Os) or [Os(VI)(por)O2] with the respective primary/secondary phosphane and characterized by 1H NMR, 31P NMR, UV/Vis, and IR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis. The reaction of [Os(VI)(por)O2] with PHPh2 also gave minor amounts of [Os(II)(por){P(OH)Ph2}2]. [Ru(II)(F20-tpp)(PH2Ph)2] exhibits a remarkable stability toward air and shows a reversible metal-centered oxidation couple at E(1/2)=0.39 V versus [Cp2Fe](+/0) in the cyclic voltammogram. The structures of [Ru(II)(F20-tpp)(PH2Ph)2] x 2CH2Cl2, [Ru(II)(4-Cl-tpp)(PHPh2)2] x 2CH2Cl2 (4-Cl-tpp=5,10,15,20-tetrakis(p-chlorophenyl)porphyrinato dianion), [Ru(II)(F20-tpp)(PHPh2)2], and [Os(II)(F20-tpp){P(OH)Ph2}2] were determined by X-ray crystallography and feature Ru-P distances of 2.3397(11)-2.3609(9) A and an Os-P distance of 2.369(2) A.

A survey of the year 2003 literature on applications of isothermal titration calorimetry

Over the last decade isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) has developed from a specialist method which was largely restricted in its use to dedicated experts, to a major, commercially available tool in the arsenal directed at understanding molecular interactions. The number of those proficient in this field has multiplied dramatically, as has the range of experiments to which this method has been applied. This has led to an overwhelming amount of new data and novel applications to be assessed. With the increasing number of publications in this field comes a need to highlight works of interest and impact. In this overview of the literature we have attempted to draw attention to papers and issues for which both the experienced calorimetrist and the interested dilettante hopefully will share our enthusiasm.