Structure and magnetic properties of 2,4,6,8-tetra(tert-butyl)phenoxazin-1-one adducts with cobalt(II) salts

Abstract

Complex formation reaction of redox-active 2,4,6,8-tetra(tert-butyl)phenoxazin-1-one with cobalt(II) chloride leading to the dimeric adduct has been studied. UV spectroscopy studies have revealed the equilibrium of the formed adduct with dissociated form of the complex in the acetonitrile solution. In the presence of ethylene glycol, the complex formation with cobalt(II) perchlorate has afforded the high-spin trimolecular adduct. Crystal structure of the obtained adducts has been studied by means of X-ray diffraction analysis.