Abdelghani Oudahmane

(1S,3R,8S,9R,10S)-2,2-Dichloro-3,7,7,10-tetra­methyl-9,10-ep­oxy­tricyclo­[6.4.0.01,3]dodeca­ne

The title compound, C16H24Cl2O, was synthesized from β-himachalene (3,5,5,9-tetramethyl-2,4a,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-1H-benzocycloheptene), which was isolated from the essential oil of the Atlas cedar (cedrus atlantica). The molecule forms an extended sheet of two fused rings which exhibit different conformations. The six-membered ring has a half-chair conformation, while the seven-membered ring displays a chair conformation; the dihedral angle between the two rings is 38.2 (1)°.

α-Ba(2)P(2)O(7).

Single crystals of α-Ba2P2O7, dibarium diphosphate, were obtained by solid-state reaction. The orthorhombic structure is isotypic with α-Sr2P2O7 and is the second polymorph obtained for this composition. The structure is built from two different BaO9 polyhedra (both with m symmetry), with Ba—O distances in the ranges 2.7585 (10)–3.0850 (6) and 2.5794 (13)–2.9313 (4) Å. These polyhedra are further linked by sharing corners along [010] and either edges or triangular faces perpendicularly to [010] to form the three-dimensional framework. This polyhedral linkage delimits large channels parallel to [010] where the P2O7 diphosphate anions are located. These groups (symmetry m) are characterized by a P—O—P angle of 131.52 (9)° and an eclipsed conformation. They are connected to the BaO9 polyhedra through edges and corners.Single crystals of α-Ba(2)P(2)O(7), dibarium diphosphate, were obtained by solid-state reaction. The ortho-rhom-bic structure is isotypic with α-Sr(2)P(2)O(7) and is the second polymorph obtained for this composition. The structure is built from two different BaO(9) polyhedra (both with m symmetry), with Ba-O distances in the ranges 2.7585 (10)-3.0850 (6) and 2.5794 (13)-2.9313 (4) Å. These polyhedra are further linked by sharing corners along [010] and either edges or triangular faces perpendicularly to [010] to form the three-dimensional framework. This polyhedral linkage delimits large channels parallel to [010] where the P(2)O(7) diphosphate anions are located. These groups (symmetry m) are characterized by a P-O-P angle of 131.52 (9)° and an eclipsed conformation. They are connected to the BaO(9) polyhedra through edges and corners.

(Z)-4-(2-Naphthyl-amino)-pent-3-en-2-one.

The title compound, C15H15NO, which was synthesized under solvent-free conditions by the reaction of acetoacetone and 2-naphthylamine, adopts a Z conformation about the C=C bond. The enamine–ketone fragment is approximately planar [maximum deviation = 0.026 (3) Å] and forms a dihedral angle of 39.78 (3)° with the naphthalene ring system. An intramolecular N—H⋯O hydrogen bond is observed.

Dipotassium hexa-aqua-nickel(II) bis-[hexa-fluoridozirconate(IV)].

Single crystals of the title compound, K2[Ni(H2O)6][ZrF6]2, were grown by slow evaporation of a 40% aqueous HF solution in which a stoichiometric mixture of NiCl2·6H2O, ZrF4 and KCl was dissolved. The monoclinic structure is isotypic with its K2Cu, K2Zn, Cs2Zn and Cs2Cu analogues. The structure is built up from isolated, slightly elongated octahedral [Ni(H2O)6]2+ complex cations (symmetry ) and dimeric [Zr2F12]4− complex anions (symmetry ) that are also isolated from each other. The [Zr2F12]4− anion results from the association of two distorted pentagonal–bipyramidal [ZrF7] coordination polyhedra by sharing an equatorial edge passing through an inversion center of the unit cell. Both isolated [Ni(H2O)6]2+ and [Zr2F12]4− complex ions are situated in planes parallel to (010). They are connected by the eight-coordinated K+ ions into a three-dimensional structure. An intricate O—H⋯F hydrogen-bonding network consolidates the structure.

An ortho­rhom­bic polymorph of the ultraphosphate YP5O14

Single crystals of yttrium pentaphosphate(V), YP5O14, were obtained by solid-state reaction. The orthorhombic title compound belongs to the family of ultraphosphates and is the second polymorph of this composition. It is isotypic with its Ho and Er analogues. The structure contains two bridging Q 2-type PO4 tetrahedra and one branching Q 3-type PO4 tetrahedron, leading to infinite ultraphosphate ribbons running along the a axis. The coordination polyhedron around the Y3+ cation may be described as distorted bicapped trigonal-prismatic. The YO8 polyhedra are isolated from each other. They are linked by corner-sharing to the O atoms of six Q 2-type and of two Q 3-type PO4 tetrahedra into a three-dimensional framework.

The type IV polymorph of KEu(PO3)4

Single crystals of KEu(PO3)4, potassium europium(III) polyphosphate, were obtained by solid-state reactions. This monoclinic form is the second polymorph described for this composition and belongs to type IV of long-chain polyphosphates with general formula A I B III(PO3)4. It is isotypic with its KEr(PO3)4 and KDy(PO3)4 homologues. The crystal structure is built of infinite helical chains of corner-sharing PO4 tetrahedra with a repeating unit of eight tetrahedra. These chains are further linked by isolated EuO8 square antiprisms, forming a three-dimensional framework. The K+ ions are located in pseudo-hexagonal channels running along [01] and are surrounded by nine O atoms in a distorted environment.

Sodium terbium(III) polyphosphate

Single crystals of the title compound, NaTb(PO3)4, were obtained by solid-state reaction. This compound belongs to type II of long-chain polyphosphates with the general formula A I B III(PO3)4. It is isotypic with the NaNd(PO3)4 and NaEr(PO3)4 homologues. The crystal structure is built up of infinite crenelated chains of corner-sharing PO4 tetrahedra with a repeating unit of four tetrahedra. These chains, extending parallel to [100], are linked by isolated TbO8 square antiprisms, forming a three-dimensional framework. The Na+ ions are located in channels running along [010] and are surrounded by six oxygen atoms in a distorted octahedral environment within a cut-off distance <2.9 Å.

1,10,10-Trimethyl-5-phenyl-3-oxa-4-aza­tri­cyclo­[5.2.1.02,6]dec-4-en-2-ol

The title compound, C17H21NO2, was synthesized by the reaction of (1R)-(+)-3-benzylcamphor and hydroxylamine. The oxazole ring makes a dihedral angle of 23.42 (16)° with the phenyl ring. The six-membered ring of the norboryl group adopts a boat conformation, whereas each of the five-membered rings of the norboryl group displays a flattened envelope conformation, with the C atom carrying the methyl groups representing the flap for both rings. In the crystal, molecules are linked into zigzag chains propagating along the b axis by O—H⋯N hydrogen bonds.

Methyl 2-(8a-hy-droxy-4a-methyl-8-methyl-enedeca-hydro-naphthalen-2-yl)acrylate.

The title compound, C16H24O3, was synthesized from ilicic acid which was isolated from the aerial part of Inula Viscosa (L) Aiton [or Dittrichia Viscosa (L) Greuter]. The molecule contains two fused six-membered rings both in chair conformations. In the crystal, molecules are linked into chains running parallel to the a axis by O—H⋯O hydrogen bonds.

Ca(5)Zr(3)F(22).

Single crystals of Ca(5)Zr(3)F(22), penta-calcium trizirconium docosafluoride, were obtained unexpectedly by solid-state reaction between CaF(2) and ZrF(4) in the presence of AgF. The structure of the title compound is isotypic with that of Sr(5)Zr(3)F(22) and can be described as being composed of layers with composition [Zr(3)F(20)](8-) made up from two different [ZrF(8)](4-) square anti-prisms (one with site symmetry 2) by corner-sharing. The layers extending parallel to the (001) plane are further linked by Ca(2+) cations, forming a three-dimensional network. Amongst the four crystallographically different Ca(2+) ions, three are located on twofold rotation axes. The Ca(2+) ions exhibit coordination numbers ranging from 8 to 12, depending on the cut off, with very distorted fluorine environments. Two of the Ca(2+) ions occupy inter-stices between the layers whereas the other two are located in void spaces of the [Zr(3)F(20)](8-) layer and alternate with the two Zr atoms along [010]. The crystal under investigation was an inversion twin.Single crystals of Ca5Zr3F22, pentacalcium trizirconium docosafluoride, were obtained unexpectedly by solid-state reaction between CaF2 and ZrF4 in the presence of AgF. The structure of the title compound is isotypic with that of Sr5Zr3F22 and can be described as being composed of layers with composition [Zr3F20]8− made up from two different [ZrF8]4− square antiprisms (one with site symmetry 2) by corner-sharing. The layers extending parallel to the (001) plane are further linked by Ca2+ cations, forming a three-dimensional network. Amongst the four crystallographically different Ca2+ ions, three are located on twofold rotation axes. The Ca2+ ions exhibit coordination numbers ranging from 8 to 12, depending on the cut off, with very distorted fluorine environments. Two of the Ca2+ ions occupy interstices between the layers whereas the other two are located in void spaces of the [Zr3F20]8− layer and alternate with the two Zr atoms along [010]. The crystal under investigation was an inversion twin.