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A Fluoroponytailed NHC–Silver Complex Formed from Vinylimidazolium/AgNO3 under Aqueous–Ammoniacal Conditions †

by
Gabriel Partl
1,
Marcus Rauter
2,
Lukas Fliri
3,
Thomas Gelbrich
4,
Christoph Kreutz
5,
Thomas Müller
5,
Volker Kahlenberg
6,
Sven Nerdinger
7,* and
Herwig Schottenberger
1,*
1
Institute of General, Inorganic and Theoretical Chemistry, University of Innsbruck, CCB, Innrain 80-82, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
2
Infineon Technologies AG, Siemensstrasse 2, 9500 Villach, Austria
3
Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, 00076 Aalto, Finland
4
Institute of Pharmacy, Leopold Franzens University of Innsbruck, Innrain 52c, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
5
Institute Organic Chemistry, University of Innsbruck, CCB, Innrain 80-82, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
6
Institute of Mineralogy & Petrography, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 52, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
7
Sandoz GmbH, Biochemiestr. 10, 6250 Kundl, Austria
*
Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed.
†
Dedicated to the memory of Professor Victor Snieckus
Molecules 2022, 27(13), 4137; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27134137
Submission received: 6 May 2022 / Revised: 23 June 2022 / Accepted: 24 June 2022 / Published: 28 June 2022
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Organic Chemistry, Synthesis, and Catalysis: Special Issue in Memory of Professor Victor Snieckus for His Outstanding Contributions to Organic Chemistry)
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Abstract

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3-(1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorooctyl)-1-vinylimidazolium chloride [2126844–17–3], a strong fluorosurfactant with remarkably high solubility in water, was expediently converted into the respective doubly NHC-complexed silver salt with nitrate as counter ion in quantitative yield. Due to its vinyl substituents, [bis(3-(1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctyl)-1-vinylimidazol-2-ylidene)silver(I)] nitrate, Ag(FNHC)2NO3, represents a polymerizable N-heterocyclic carbene transfer reagent, thus potentially offering simple and robust access to coordination polymers with crosslinking metal bridges. The compound was characterized by infrared and NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry as well as elemental analysis, and supplemented by X-ray single-crystal structure determination. It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system in the space group P21/c. With 173.3°, the geometry of the Ag-carbene bridge deviates slightly from linearity. The disordered perfluoroalkyl side chains exhibit a helical conformation.

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1. Introduction

Evolved by nature [1], and eventually driven by refined fundamental understanding [2], N-Heterocyclic Carbene species (NHCs) have conquered a whole universe of practical applications in materials science [3] and especially in catalysis. As a pool of switchable, multifunctional, adaptable, or tunable ligands, they still gain growing relevance in the fields of organometallic chemistry [4] and organocatalysis [5]. Notably, each of the respective subtopics are covered and frequently updated by countless dedicated reviews. Among them, the following are particularly worth mentioning: olefin metathesis [6,7], C–H activation reactions [8], C–C coupling and olefin polymerizations [9]. Representing fundamental starting materials, Ag(I)-NHC complexes were originally used as carbene transfer agents [10] for the conversion into other metal NHC systems. Recently, however, they have emerged as powerful catalysts in their own right [11]. Unsurprisingly for coordination compounds of coinage metals [12,13,14,15], silver complexes (of course, including NHC derivatives) exhibit good biocompatibility and have opened new horizons in life sciences [16,17,18]. In particular, they garnered enormous attention in biological as well as pharmaceutical research, for example, as antimicrobial [19,20,21,22] and cytostatic agents [23,24,25,26,27]. The profiles of bioactivity depend on either lipophilicity [28] or fluorophilicity [29], which in turn are primarily contingent on the chain length of the nitrogen substituents. Differences in fluorophilicity for polyfluorinated NHC (F-NHC)-Ag complexes were recorded as a function of the type of polyfluorinated moiety. Compared to polyfluoroalkyl ponytails, fluorinated polyether chains resulted in much higher fluorophilicity. This was attributed to the conformational flexibility of the polyfluoropolyether chains that are able to shield fluorophobic counteranions against the perfluorinated environment, thereby minimizing fluorophobic interactions [29].
In the environmentally relevant context of polyfluorinated chain length in correlation with ecotoxicology, it should be emphasized that even short-chain fluorosurfactants belong to the group of persistent xenochemicals. As such, they too are to be eliminated, at least for non-essential uses, since growing evidence suggests that they are associated with similar adverse toxicological effects as long-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances [30]. For example, in strict observance of process containment, chain backfluorinated NHC carbenes may prove indispensable in biphase fluorous catalysis [31]. As a counterexample, despite the excellent antifouling properties of polyurethanes concomitantly modified with perfluoroalkyl moieties and silver nanoparticles, such coatings are unlikely to have a commercial future for biomedical applications [32]. However, for some imidazolium-based F-NHC-precursors, the acute ecotoxicity profiles are occasionally even less detrimental than their hydrocarbon-based congeners [33].
In general, from the very onset of academic and industrial research on NHC complexes, studies of perfluoroalkyl- or perfluoralkylene containing NHC derivatives have been communicated regularly, but only sparsely with regard to this special area [34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46].
As a missing topic in our own contributions to fluorous imidazole chemistry [33,47], straightforwardly accessible NHC derivatives urged us to pursue such a project. In this context, Ag(FNHC)2NO3 is presented as a first example and discussed in this communication.

2. Results and Discussion

2.1. Synthetic Considerations

Since water was often considered the “natural enemy” of organometallic species [48], aqueous reaction conditions were carefully avoided in the early days of systematic NHC research [34]. Over time, however, synthetic methodologies surrounding NHCs became markedly less stringent [49,50]. By now, the use of water-soluble NHC-based catalysts has turned into well-established routine [48].
With the exception of persistent carbenes [51], the onset of NHC complexation equilibria usually requires the deprotonation of the conjugated acid of the NHC carbene, namely the corresponding azolium ions. Fortunately, even weak bases such as acetate, which often represent the counter-anionic constituent of starting metal salts or the organic heterocyclic salts, are completely sufficient [35]. Therefore, such pure ionic couples are susceptible to segregating NHC adducts when exposed to an adventive Lewis acid [52].
Synthesis design aspects relating to affordability and accessibility of starting materials, ease of workup, overall yields and scalability of intermediates as well as target compounds have to be taken into consideration, yet are often left to chance. Nevertheless, more efficient and less wasteful syntheses represent a basic prerequisite for a possible transfer into practical application. In the present case, intermolecular interactions and phase equilibria such as fluorophilic segregation and self-assemblies [53] are appreciably operative and facilitate the efficient isolation of the FNHC target compound (Scheme 1).
In the case of hydrophobic fluoroponytailed azolium-based ionic liquids, which belong to the same family of potential F-NHC precursors, it is worth mentioning that not only the counter ions but also the side chains accompanying the polyfluoroalkyl residue exhibit strong and tunable effects on the mutual solubility towards binary and ternary phases with aqueous and hydrofluoroether systems [54].
2-Vinylimidazolium salts still qualify as one of the best and most affordable starting compounds, in particular for the long-explored polymerizations of micelle-forming surfactants. However, additional functionalization is thereby limited [55].
The peculiar selective precipitation of Ag+(FNHC)2 in the form of its nitrate salt rather than the chloride or mixed salt can be attributed to the lower hydration energy of NO3− compared to Cl− [56]. The so-called dehydration phenomenon explains the difference in selectivity for different ions with similar net charges and hydrated radii by the extent to which dehydration occurs: the higher the hydration energy, the more difficult for the ion to undergo dehydration [57]. Conclusively, upon the onset of precipitation of the highly fluorous micellar domains [58] of Ag+(FNHC)2, it is plausible that the underlying interfacial partition equilibria of NO3− and Cl− eventually result in the formation of less hydrophilic Ag(FNHC)2NO3, and, due to its aforementioned higher charge density, Cl− remains in the aqueous phase. Furthermore, the Donnan (charge)-exclusion mechanism exerts a synergistic effect on the electrostatic interaction between different ions and the fixed charge on any ion exchange resin or related nanofiltration systems [59].
Since NHC ligands can be decorated with a plethora of functional groups [60], they are excellent building blocks for the construction of coordination architectures with desired properties. In particular, oligomers [61] and complexes featuring additional covalent polymerizability [22,25,36] are obvious candidates that promote materials research towards the next level of applicative relevance. For example, the remediation of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by polymer ionic exchange resins (ionic fluorogels) is considered superior to the usual sorption on charcoal. Furthermore, the synergistic combination of fluorous and electrostatic interactions results in unequaled affinity, high capacity, and rapid sorption of a variety of PFASs from contaminated water [62]. However, fighting fire with fire still harbors issues of optimization.
The acquisition of fundamental knowledge on such compounds bridges the gap between sustainable and fluorous chemistry: while these materials may pose potential concerns, it is also true that fluorous chemistry will not disappear any time soon. Therefore, new technologies to deal with it are required [63,64].

2.2. Crystallography

The asymmetric unit of Ag(FNHC)2NO3 contains one formula unit (Figure 1a). Both the Ag–C bond lengths of the carbene bridge of 2.075(6) Å and 2.083(6) Å and the corresponding C–Ag–C bond angle of 173.3(2)°, deviating slightly from linearity, lie within the typical range associated with carbene-Ag-carbene structures (see Figure S6 in Supplementary Materials). The conformation of the two chains units in the cation can be characterized in terms of a sequence of one N–C–C–C (t1) and six consecutive C–C–C–C torsion angles (t2 to t6). In both chains, t1 is gauche and all of t2 to t6 are trans. The terminal torsion angles t4 to t6 characterize the geometry of the respective C6F13 fluoroalkyl tail and show a twist of 14.5° and 9.8° (average deviation from 180°), indicating helical conformations. Due to the size of the fluorine atom, a fluoroalkyl chain (CnF2n+1) generally exhibits greater stiffness than a corresponding alkyl chain, resulting in a loss of gauche/trans freedom [65]. This typically leads to helical rather than planar zig-zag conformations, as found in perfluorohexane and other examples [33,66]. The C6F13 tail of each chain of Ag(FNHC)2NO3 is disordered over two conformations, each representing the same principal geometry (occupancy ratios between disorder fragments 0.665:0.335 and 0.64:0.36). Additionally, the cation is disordered over two orientations (occupancy ratio 0.51:0.49). Within the crystal structure, the perfluoroalkyl chains of neighboring cations are stacked in a parallel/antiparallel fashion, resulting in a sequence of alternating perfluoroalkyl ponytail and polar domains parallel to the bc plane (Figure 1b). The molecular packing is dominated by a multitude of C–F⋯F–C contacts within these molecular stacks.

2.3. Spectroscopy and Supplementary Analyses

In addition to X-ray single-crystal structure determination, the obtained silver carbene complex was complementarily analyzed by elemental analysis, IR and NMR spectroscopy, and high-resolution mass spectrometry. While it was difficult to assess the success of the reaction via FT-IR owing to strong C-F vibrations that dominate the educt as well as the product spectrum (Figure S5), the 1H NMR spectrum proves the formation of a singular carbene species, as evidenced by the complete disappearance of the C2 proton and shifts in the heterocyclic resonances (Figure S2). Additionally conducted 13C (Figure S1), 19F (Figure S3) and 19F–13C HSQC NMR experiments (Figure S4) showed six peaks for the perfluorohexyl moieties, revealing that the complex sustains a chemically equivalent conformation and thus exists as Ag+(FNHC)2 in solution.
The elemental composition, according to combustion elemental analysis, gave satisfactory results for hydrogen and nitrogen, but underestimated the carbon content. This is presumably attributable to the reluctant combustion behavior of the perfluorinated moieties.
In the high-resolution mass spectrum (Figures S8 and S9), the m/z of the molecule ion peak is in agreement with the molecular mass of Ag+(FNHC)2. The other prominent peak at approximately 441 Da corresponds to the 3-(1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluoroctyl)-1-vinylimidazolium ion, likely formed through in situ protonation of the carbene complex.

3. Materials and Methods

The fluoroponytailed starting reactant 3-(1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluoroctyl)-1-vinylimidazolium chloride, [2126844–17–3], was prepared following a published procedure [47]. All other chemicals and solvents were purchased from commercial sources, e.g., from Sigma Aldrich/Merck and used without further purification.
NMR spectra were recorded on a Bruker Avance DPX 300 MHz spectrometer or on a 700 MHz Avance 4 Neo spectrometer, equipped with a TCI Prodigy probe. The 19F spectra were externally referenced to CFCl3. The 19F-13C HSQC experiment was acquired with the following parameters: TD 1024 × 64; spectral widths: 60 ppm (19F) × 18 ppm (13C); 1J CF 240 Hz, number of scans: 16. Two 19F decoupled 13C spectra were recorded by placing the 19F carrier frequency at −120 ppm and −80 ppm. IR spectra were obtained with a Bruker ALPHA Platinum FT-ATR instrument. Mass spectrometric data were measured on a Thermo Finnigan Q Exactive Orbitrap spectrometer equipped with a HESI source. The infusion experiments were performed using MeOH as solvent, the spray voltage was 3.3 kV in the positive ion mode and the capillary temperature was 320 °C. Elemental analyses were conductedat the Laboratory for Microanalysis Services, Technical University of Vienna, Währingerstr. 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria; tracking number 522/0765 (https://chemie.univie.ac.at/en/services/service-facilities/lab-for-microanalysis-services, accessed on 26 June 2022).
Diffraction intensity data were recorded with an Oxford Diffraction Xcalibur Ruby Gemini diffractometer using MoKα (λ = 0.71073 Å) radiation. The crystal structure was solved by Direct Methods and refined by full-matrix least-squares techniques [67,68].
Ag(FNHC)2NO3, (C26H18AgF26N4)+(NO3)−: empirical formula C26H18AgF26N5O3; formula weight 1050.32; T = 173(2) K; monoclinic space group P21/c; Z = 4; unit cell parameters a = 16.4683(9) Å, b = 19.2664(14) Å, c = 11.4836(6) Å, α = γ = 90°, β = 92.371(5)°, V = 3640.5(4) Å3; 22,435 reflections collected; 6638 independent reflections (Rint = 0.0355); R1 [I > 2σ(I)] = 0.0720; wR2 (all data) = 0.2132.
CCDC 2163728 contains the supplementary crystallographic data for this paper. These data can be obtained free of charge from the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre via www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/data_request/cif, accessed on 26 June 2022.

Preparation of [Bis(3-(1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluoroctyl)-1-vinylimidazol-2-ylidene)silver(I)] Nitrate, Ag(FNHC)2NO3

3-(1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoroctyl)-1-vinylimidazolium chloride (4.8 g; 10 mmol), [2126844–17–3], was dissolved in water (10 mL), followed by addition of 25% ammonia solution (7.5 g; 110 mmol) under stirring. Subsequently, silver nitrate (0.85 g; 5 mmol) dissolved in water (10 mL) was added dropwise under stirring. The reaction mixture was protected from light using aluminum foil and agitated at room temperature for one hour. Afterwards, the precipitated product was filtered off, washed portion-wise with a total of 50 mL of cold water, and dried in vacuo for 24 h. Then, 5.2 g (4.95 mmol, 99% of theoretical yield) of a white, powdery solid were isolated. Single crystals suitable for X-ray structure determination were grown from acetone by slow evaporation of the solvent.
Mp: 138 °C (under decomposition). FT-IR (ATR, neat) ν = 3108, 1650, 1429, 1345, 1231, 1183, 1141, 1124, 1075, 959, 909, 832, 808, 770, 745, 734, 699, 650, 568, 527, 448, 427 cm−1. 1H NMR (300 MHz, acetone-d6) δ = 7.97 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, 2H), 7.82 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, 2H), 7.59 (dd, J = 15.7, 8.9 Hz, 2H), 5.77 (dd, J = 15.7, 2.1 Hz, 2H), 5.15 (dd, J = 8.9, 2.1 Hz, 2H), 4.82 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 4H), 3.06 (tt, J = 19.2 Hz, 7.1 Hz, 4H) ppm. 13C NMR (176 MHz, acetone-d6) δ = 184.2 (2C), 135.1 (2C), 124.0 (2C), 119.1 (2C), 118.3 (m, 2C–CF2), 117.2 (m, 2C–CF3), 111.1 (m, 2C–CF2), 110.8 (m, 2C–CF2), 110.3 (m, 2C–CF2), 108.5 (m, 2C–CF2), 104.8 (2C), 45.13–45.03 (m, 2C), 32.8 (t, J = 20.9 Hz, 2C) ppm. 19F NMR (659 MHz, acetone-d6) δ = −81.77 (t, J = 10.0 Hz, 6F), −114.08 (p, J = 17.6 Hz, 4F), −122.45 (4F), −123.48 (4F), −123.97 (4F), −126.84 (td, J = 15.2, 7.1 Hz, 4F) ppm. HRMS (ESI+) [M + H]+ for C26H18F26N4Ag1+ calcd.: m/z = 987.0162, found: m/z = 987.0115. Anal. Calcd. for C26H18AgF26N5O3: C, 29.73; H, 1.73; N, 6.67. Found: C, 28.61; H, 1.55; N, 6.36.

4. Conclusions and Outlook

F-chains combine two characteristics that are commonly considered antinomic: they are extremely hydrophobic and in addition have a pronounced lipophobic character [69,70]. Finally, as mentioned previously, under strict observation of process containment, leach-proof fluorosurfactants of the polyelectrolyte family may be qualified to belong to fluoropolymers of low concern [71] and may possibly serve as a “fluorous remedy” of polluting PFAS which are still deployed as production aids in the manufacture of fluoropolymers.
When functionalized in a smart way, all types of NHC complexes offer extremely inviting starting points for materials and life sciences [72]. In this respect, research dealing with the subfamily of FNHC complexes too will continue to produce further innovations in the future. Under these aspects, we developed a facile, robust and scalable procedure for fluoroponytailed, crosslinkable NHC complexes synthesized from easily accessible starting materials. By leaving the choice between chloride or nitrate as a counterion, Ag(FNHC)2NO3 appeared as a first polymerizable paradigm, which was thoroughly characterized. In conclusion, the synergism of ammonium hydroxide solutions as a complexing and solubilizing auxiliary for silver salts with otherwise low solubility in aqueous solvent mixtures, along with the basic action of excess ammonia, makes it suitable for deprotonation equilibria of imidazolium salts into carbenes. This can be exploited as a well-known peculiarity for the straightforward synthesis of further NHC-transfer agents. Therefore, we expressly invite interested researchers to use this toolbox and gain new insights, be it in the field of ligand design, carbene transfer chemistry, specialty polymers or catalysis.

Supplementary Materials

The following supporting information can be downloaded at: https://www.mdpi.com/article/10.3390/molecules27134137/s1, Figure S1: 13C NMR spectrum (176 MHz, acetone-d6) of [bis(3-(1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluoroctyl)-1-vinylimidazol-2-ylidene)silver(I)] nitrate (Ag(FNHC)2NO3). Figure S2: 1H NMR spectrum (300 MHz, acetone-d6) of Ag(FNHC)2NO3. Figure S3: 19F NMR spectrum (659 MHz, acetone-d6) of Ag(FNHC)2NO3. Figure S4: 19F–13C HSQC NMR spectrum (19F frequency = 659 MHz, acetone-d6) of Ag(FNHC)2NO3. 13C trace is shown on the left; 19F trace is shown on top. Figure S5: ATR-FT-IR spectrum (neat) of Ag(FNHC)2NO3. Figure S6: Plot showing Ag–C bond lengths (x-axis) and their corresponding C–Ag–C bond angles (y-axis) in reported bis-carbene-Ag complexes in comparison to those of Ag(FNHC)2NO3. Figure S7: Powder diffractogram of Ag(FNHC)2NO3 (top) and comparison to simulated powder diffraction pattern (bottom). Figure S8: High-resolution mass spectrum of Ag+(FNHC)2 (top) and simulated spectrum thereof (bottom). The peak at 441.0610 m/z is attributable to the 3-(1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluoroctyl)-1-vinylimidazolium ion. Figure S9: High-resolution mass spectrum of the molecule ion peak Ag+(FNHC)2 (top) and simulated spectrum thereof (bottom).

Author Contributions

Conceptualization, G.P. and H.S.; methodology, G.P., T.G., V.K. and M.R.; writing—original draft preparation, T.M.—HRMS; C.K.—19F–13C HSQC, 13C- and 19F-Spectra; H.S. and T.G.; writing—review and editing, H.S., L.F., G.P. and S.N.; visualization, L.F. and T.G.; supervision, G.P., H.S. and S.N.; funding acquisition, S.N. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

Funding

This work was supported by the the Austrian Research Promotion Agency FFG (West Austrian BioNMR, 858017 to C.K.) and funded by Sandoz GmbH under academic cooperation project P7240-013-0033 “Crystal Engineering”.

Institutional Review Board Statement

Not applicable.

Informed Consent Statement

Not applicable.

Data Availability Statement

Marcus Rauter, BSc; diploma thesis, Innsbruck 2020.

Acknowledgments

We are grateful to Mag. Johannes Theiner for elemental analysis.

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Scheme 1. Formation of fluorous NHC complexed silver nitrate under aqueous–ammoniacal conditions.
Scheme 1. Formation of fluorous NHC complexed silver nitrate under aqueous–ammoniacal conditions.
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Figure 1. (a) Molecular structure of Ag(FNHC)2NO3 with non-H atoms displayed as thermal ellipsoids drawn at the 30% probability level and H atoms drawn as spheres of random size (minor disorder omitted for clarity). (b) Packing arrangement with a central parallel/antiparallel stacked fluoroalkyl ponytails (minor disorder and H atoms omitted for clarity).
Figure 1. (a) Molecular structure of Ag(FNHC)2NO3 with non-H atoms displayed as thermal ellipsoids drawn at the 30% probability level and H atoms drawn as spheres of random size (minor disorder omitted for clarity). (b) Packing arrangement with a central parallel/antiparallel stacked fluoroalkyl ponytails (minor disorder and H atoms omitted for clarity).
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