Gabriel Partl

Crystal structure of an iridium(III) complex of the [C(dppm)2] PCP pincer ligand system and its conjugate CH acid form

The crystal structures of [IrIII(CO)(C(dppm)2-κ 3P,C,P′)ClH]Cl and [IrIII(CO)(CH(dppm)2-κ 3P,C,P′)ClH]Cl2 have been determined. Both complexes show a slightly distorted octahedral coordinated IrIII centre. The PCP pincer ligand system is arranged in a meridional manner.

Optimization of an innovative vinylimidazole-based monolithic stationary phase and its use for pressured capillary electrochromatography

&NA; A novel polymer monolith based on the dicationic crosslinker 3,3′‐(hexane‐1,6‐diyl)bis(1‐vinylimidazolium) bromide, the monomer 1‐vinylimidazole and a ternary porogen mixture (1‐propanol, decan‐1‐ol and water) was developed and optimized for capillary electrochromatography. This aim was accomplished by adjusting the composition of individual constituents in the polymerization mixture and monitored based on several relevant parameters (e.g. pore structure by scanning electron microscopy, generation of electroosmotic flow, or permeability of material). The ultimately selected composition yielded a monolithic phase which excellently resolved six methylxanthines (including caffeine, theobromine and theophylline) in 15 min. Key requirements concerning the utilized buffer were an acidic pH of 3 and the addition of 50% acetonitrile; additionally, a negative voltage (−25 kV) had to be applied during analyses. The proposed separation mechanism was mixed mode, i.e. the combination of electrostatic repulsion and hydrophobic interaction. Monolith fabrication as well as separation efficiency were found to be highly repeatable, the material was mechanically stable and useable for at least 150 injections. Thus the presented stationary phase is definitely a very promising option for CEC. HighlightsThe crosslinker 3,3′‐(hexane‐1,6‐diyl)bis(1‐vinylimidazolium) bromide was used for preparation of a monolithic CEC phase.The polymerization mixture was optimized, morphology and permeability of the obtained material were determined.Six methylxanthines could be baseline resolved in 15 min after method development.

Crystal structures of four new iridium complexes, each containing a highly flexible carbodi­phos­phorane PCP pincer ligand

The synthesis and crystal structures of four iridium–PCP pincer complexes, each containing a highly flexible carbodiphosphorane PCP pincer ligand, are discussed.