Abstract:
The cis to trans isomerizations during the syntheses of trans-[Ru(NO)(OH)(cyclam)](PF6)2, from cis-[RuCl2(cyclam)]Cl, and [Ru(NO)Cl(cyclam)] (PF6)2, from cis-[RuCl2(dmso)4], are reported. The novel trans-[Ru(NO)(OH)(cyclam)](PF6)2 complex was characterized by X-ray crystallography and vibrational infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopies. The Ru–N–O bond angle (176.75º) and ν(NO) (1835 cm− 1) suggest a nitrosonium character for this hydroxo complex. The crystal and molecular structure of trans-[Ru(NO)Cl(cyclam)](ClO4)2·2 H2O is also reported. Results presented here support the cis–trans isomerization observed for the first time with ruthenium cyclam complexes.
