Abstract
The title compound, [FeCl2(C14H30N4)]PF6, contains Fe3+ coordinated by the four nitrogen atoms of an ethylene cross-bridged cyclam macrocycle and two cis chloride ligands in a distorted octahedral environment. In contrast to other similar compounds this is a monomer. Intermolecular C-H···Cl interactions exist in the structure between the complex ions. Comparison with the mononuclear Fe2+ complex of the same ligand shows that the smaller Fe3+ ion is more fully engulfed by the cavity of the bicyclic ligand. Comparison with the μ-oxido dinuclear complex of an unsubstituted ligand of the same size demonstrates that the methyl groups of 4,11-dimethyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazabicyclo[ 6.6.2]hexadecane prevent dimerization upon oxidation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1073-1076 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Acta Crystallographica Section E: Crystallographic Communications |
Volume | 71 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2015 |
Keywords
- Cross bridge
- Crystal structure
- Cylam
- Iron
- Macrocycle