Synthesis and characterization of 2-phenylaniline cyclopalladated complexes

Reaction of the dinuclear complex [Pd{κ2-N2′,C1-2-(2′-NH₂C₆H₄)C₆H₄}Cl]₂ (1) with ligands (L = 4-picoline, sym-collidine) gave the six-membered palladacycles [Pd{κ2-N2′,C1-2-(2′-NH₂C₆H₄)C₆H₄}Cl(L)] (2). The complex 1 reacted with AgX (X = CF₃SO₃, BF₄) and bidentate ligands [L–L = phen (phenanthroline), dppe (bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane), bipy(2,2′-bipyridine) and dppp (bis(diphenylphosphino)propane)] giving the mononuclear orthopalladated complexes [Pd{κ2-N2′,C1-2-(2′-NH₂C₆H₄)C₆H₄}(L–L)] (3) [L–L = phen, dppe, bipy and dppp]. These compounds were characterized by physico-chemical methods, and the structure of [Pd{κ2-N2′,C1-2-(2′-NH₂C₆H₄)C₆H₄}Cl(L)] (L = sym-collidine) was determined by single-crystal X-ray analysis.     

Oxygen- versus carbon-coordination of the alpha-stabilized phosphorus ylide Ph<Subscript>3</Subscript>P=C(H)R in palladacycles bearing secondary amines

The ortho-metalated complex [Pd(x){κ ² (C,N)-[C₆H₄CH₂NRR′ (Y)}] (2a–4a and 2b–3b) was prepared by refluxing in benzene equimolecular amounts of Pd(OAc)₂ and secondary benzylamine [a, EtNHCH₂Ph; b, t-BuNHCH₂Ph followed by addition of excess NaCl. The reaction of the complexes [Pd(x){κ ² (C,N)-[C₆H₄CH₂NRR′ (Y)}] (2a–4a and 2b–3b) with a stoichiometric amount of Ph₃P=C(H)COC₆H₄-4-Z (Z = Br, Ph) (ZBPPY) (1:1 molar ratio), in THF at low temperature, gives the cationic derivatives [Pd(OC(Z-4-C₆H₄C=CHPPh₃){κ ² (C,N)-[C₆H₄CH₂NRR′(Y)}] (5a–9a, 4b–6b, and 4b′–6b′), in which the ylide ligand is O-coordinated to the Pd(II) center and trans to the ortho-metalated C(6)H(4) group, in an “end-on carbonyl”. Ortho-metallation, ylide O-coordination, and C-coordination in complexes (5a–9a, 4b–6b, and 4b′–6b′) were characterized by elemental analysis as well as various spectroscopic techniques.     

Mesogenic and magnetic behavior in cobalt(II) and iron(II) compounds with long alkyl chains

Abstract  

Metal complexes with long alkyl chains [Co(C16-terpy)₃](BF₄)₂ (1), [Fe(C16-terpy)₂](BF₄)₂ (2), [Co(C16-terpy)₂](BPh₄)₂ (3), [Co(C14-terpy)₂](BF₄)₂ (4), and [Fe(C12C10C5-terpy)₂](BF₄)₂ (5) were synthesized and their physical properties characterized, where C16-terpy, C14-terpy, and C12C10C5-terpy are 4′-hexadecyloxy-2,2′:6′,2′′-terpyridine, 4′-tetradecyloxy-2,2′:6′,2′′-terpyridine, and 4′-5′′′-decyl-1′′′-heptadecyloxy-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine, respectively. Complexes 1, 2, and 5 exhibited liquid–crystal properties in the temperature ranges of 371–528 K and 466–556 K, and 88–523 K, respectively. Variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility measurements revealed that the Co(II) complexes 1 and 4 exhibited unique spin transitions (T _1/2↓ = 217 K and T _1/2↑ = 260 K for 1 and T _1/2↓ = 250 K and T _1/2↑ = 307 K for 4), so-called ‘reverse spin transition,’ induced by structural phase transitions. Complex 3 exhibited gradual spin-crossover behavior (T _1/2 = 160 K.), and complex 5 exhibited spin transitions (T _1/2↑ = 288 K and T _1/2↓ = 284 K) at the liquid crystal transition temperature. Compounds with multifunction, i.e., magnetic and liquid–crystal properties, are important in the development of molecular materials.     

Palladium(II) complexes with R2edda-derived ligands. Part V. Reaction of O,O′-diethyl-(S,S)-ethylenediamine-N,N′-di-2-(3-methyl)butanoate with K2[PdCl4]

The reaction of K₂[PdCl₄] with [(S,S)-H₂(Et)₂eddv]Cl₂ diester (O,O′-diethyl-(S,S)-ethylenediamine-N,N′-di-2-(3-methyl)butanoate) (1) resulted in [PdCl₂{(S,S)-(Et)eddv-κ² N,N′,κO}] (2) complex with one hydrolyzed ester group. The compound was characterized by spectroscopic methods and it was found that the reaction is diastereoselective (¹H and ¹³C NMR; one diastereoisomer of four possible). In addition, the structure of 2 was confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis, indicating that the product is the (R,R)–N,N′-configured isomer. DFT calculations support the formation of one diastereoisomer of 2.     

Synthesis and characterization of dinuclear pyrazolato bridged platinum(IV) complexes

Reactions of [PtMe₃(OCMe₂)₃](BF₄) and [(PtMe₃I)₄] with pyrazole (pzH) afforded mononuclear pyrazole platinum(IV) complexes [PtMe₃(pzH)₃](BF₄) (1) and [PtMe₃I(pzH)₂] (2), respectively. The formation of dinuclear pyrazolato bridged platinum(IV) complexes (PPN)[(PtMe₃)₂(μ-pz)₃] (3), (PPN)[(PtMe₃)₂(μ-I)(μ-pz)₂] · 1/2Et₂O (4) and [K(18C6)][(PtMe₃)₂(μ-I)(μ-pz)₂] (5) was achieved by the reaction of each 1 and 2 with [PtMe₃(OCMe₂)₃](BF₄) in the presence of KOAc followed by reaction with (PPN)Cl (PPN⁺ = bis(triphenylphosphine)iminium cation) and 18C6, respectively. The reaction of complex 4 with AgO₂CCF₃ followed by addition of RSR′ (R/R′ = Me/Me, Me/Ph) resulted in the formation of complexes [(PtMe₃)₂(μ-pz)₂(μ-RSR′)] (R/R′ = Me/Me, 6; Me/Ph, 7). All complexes were characterized unambiguously by microanalysis and NMR (¹H, ¹³C) spectroscopic investigations. Additionally, crystal structures of complexes 3 and 4 as well as DFT calculation are presented. Furthermore, in vitro studies on the anti-proliferative activity of complexes 2 and 5 were carried out.     

Mesogenic and magnetic behavior in cobalt(II) and iron(II) compounds with long alkyl chains

Abstract  Metal complexes with long alkyl chains [Co(C16-terpy)₃](BF₄)₂ (1), [Fe(C16-terpy)₂](BF₄)₂ (2), [Co(C16-terpy)₂](BPh₄)₂ (3), [Co(C14-terpy)₂](BF₄)₂ (4), and [Fe(C12C10C5-terpy)₂](BF₄)₂ (5) were synthesized and their physical properties characterized, where C16-terpy, C14-terpy, and C12C10C5-terpy are 4′-hexadecyloxy-2,2′:6′,2′′-terpyridine, 4′-tetradecyloxy-2,2′:6′,2′′-terpyridine, and 4′-5′′′-decyl-1′′′-heptadecyloxy-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine, respectively. Complexes 1, 2, and 5 exhibited liquid–crystal properties in the temperature ranges of 371–528 K and 466–556 K, and 88–523 K, respectively. Variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility measurements revealed that the Co(II) complexes 1 and 4 exhibited unique spin transitions (T _1/2↓ = 217 K and T _1/2↑ = 260 K for 1 and T _1/2↓ = 250 K and T _1/2↑ = 307 K for 4), so-called ‘reverse spin transition,’ induced by structural phase transitions. Complex 3 exhibited gradual spin-crossover behavior (T _1/2 = 160 K.), and complex 5 exhibited spin transitions (T _1/2↑ = 288 K and T _1/2↓ = 284 K) at the liquid crystal transition temperature. Compounds with multifunction, i.e., magnetic and liquid–crystal properties, are important in the development of molecular materials. Graphical Abstract  

Phosphodiester hydrolysis promoted by dinuclear iron(III) complexes

We report the reactivity of three binuclear non-heme Fe(III) compounds, namely [Fe₂(bbppnol)(μ-AcO)(H₂O)₂](ClO₄)₂ (1), [Fe₂(bbppnol)(μ-AcO)₂](PF₆) (2), and [Fe₂(bbppnol)(μ-OH)(Cl)₂]·6H₂O (3), where H₃bbppnol = N,N′-bis(2-hydroxybenzyl)-N,N′-bis(2-methylpyridyl)–1,3-propanediamine-2-ol, toward the hydrolysis of bis-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)phosphate as models for phosphoesterase activity. The synthesis and characterization of the new complexes 1 and 3 was also described. The reactivity differences observed for these complexes show that the accessibility of the substrate to the reaction site is one of the key steps that determinate the hydrolysis efficiency.     

Synthesis, crystal structures and DNA-binding properties of two new mononuclear copper(II) complexes

Two mononuclear copper(II) complexes, [Cu(bpy)₂(CH₃OH)](pic)₂ (1) and [Cu(Me₂bpy)₂(H₂O)](pic)₂ (2) (bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine; Me₂bpy = 4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine; Hpic = 2,4,6-trinitrophenol), were synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, conductivity measurements, IR, UV–Visible spectroscopy and single crystal X-ray analyses. Both complexes 1 and 2 are mononuclear compounds. The copper atom in complex 1 is in a distorted square pyramidal geometry with a CuN₄O chromophore as revealed from the τ value (0.25), while the Cu(II) ion in complex 2 displays a distorted trigonal bipyramidal stereochemistry with τ = 0.72. Hydrogen bonding interactions and π–π stacking interactions link the mononuclear copper complex 1 or 2 into a 1D infinite chain. The interactions of the two mononuclear complexes with herring sperm DNA (HS-DNA) have been studied by UV–visible absorption titration, fluorescence titration and ethidium bromide (EB) displacement experiments. The results suggest that both complexes might bind to DNA by intercalation.     

Synthesis,structures and electrochemical properties of four organic–inorganic hybrid polyoxometalates constructed from polyoxotungstate clusters and transition metal complexes

Four novel organic–inorganic hybrid compounds [Cu₅ ^I(4,4′-bpy)₃(2,2′-bpy)₄][BW₁₂O₄₀] · H₂O (1), [Ni_0.5(2,2′-bpy)_1.25][Ni(2,2′-bpy)₃][Ni(2,2′-bpy)₂(H₂O)(SiW₁₁^VIW^VO₄₀)] · 0.5H₂O (2), [H₂bpy]₂[Zn(2,2′-bpy)₃]₂[Si₂W₁₈O₆₂] · 1.5H₂O (3) and [Cu^II(2,2′-bpy)₂]₂[SiW₁₂O₄₀] · 2H₂O (4) (2,2′-bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine, 4,4′-bpy = 4,4′-bipyridine) have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, thermal gravimetric analysis, electrochemical measurements and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound (1) is a novel [BW₁₂O₄₀]⁵⁻ polyoxoanion bisupported by copper(I) coordination cations with mixed 2,2′-bpy and 4,4′-bpy ligands. Compound (2) is constructed from the [SiW₁₁^VIW^VO₄₀]⁵⁻ polyoxoanions supported by [Ni(2,2′–bpy)₂]²⁺. Compound (3) is composed of a novel [Si₂W₁₈O₆₂]⁸⁻ cluster and [Zn(2,2′–bpy)₃]²⁺ complexes, which held together into a three-dimensional (3D) supramolecular network through hydrogen-bonding interactions. Compound (4) shows a 2D layer framework constructed from a bisupporting Keggin polyoxoanion cluster and [Cu(2,2′–bpy)₂]²⁺ coordination polymer fragments, resulting in 3D networks via supramolecular interactions. Electronic supplementary material  The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Photochemical reactions of M(CO)5THF (M = Cr, Mo, W) with thio Schiff bases

The hitherto unknown complexes, [M₂(CO)₆(μ-CO)(μ-L)], [M = Cr; 1, Mo; 2, W; 3] and [M₂(CO)₆(μ-CO)(μ-L′)], [M = Cr; 4, Mo; 5, W; 6] have been synthesized by the photochemical reactions of photogenerated intermediate, M(CO)₅THF (M = Cr, Mo, W) with thio Schiff base ligands, N,N′-bis(2-aminothiophenol)-1,4-bis(2-carboxaldehydephenoxy)butane (H ₂ L) and N,N′-bis(2-aminothiophenol)-1,7-bis(2-formylphenyl)-1,4,7-trioxaheptane (H ₂ L′). The complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, LC-mass spectrometry, magnetic studies, FT-IR and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. The spectroscopic studies show that H ₂ L and H ₂ L′ ligands are converted to benzothiazole derivatives, L and L′ after UV irradiation and coordinated to the central metal as bridging ligands via the central azomethine nitrogen and sulphur atoms in 1–6.     

Four complexes with a bulky carboxylate ligand: syntheses,crystal structures,and luminescent properties

Abstract  

Four complexes of 3,3-diphenylpropanoate (L) and 4,4′-bipyridine as auxiliary bridging ligands were synthesized and characterized, namely [Zn(L)₂(4bpy)(EtOH)₂]_∞ (1), [Co(L)₂(4bpy)(EtOH)₂]_∞ (2), [Ni(L)₂(4bpy)(EtOH)₂]_∞ (3), and [Cu(L)₂(4bpy)(H₂O)]_∞ (4) (4bpy = 4,4′-bipyridine). X-ray single-crystal diffraction analyses show that complexes 1–4 all take one-dimensional (1D) fishbone-like structures incorporating bridging 4bpy ligands. The complexes show different supramolecular frameworks interlinked via intermolecular hydrogen bonds, π···π stacking, and/or C–H···π supramolecular interactions. Complex 3 only has a simple one-dimensional fishbone-like chain, whereas complexes 1 and 2 show two-dimensional supramolecular structures by interchain C–H···O hydrogen bonds. Complex 4 is assembled into two-dimensional layers and then an overall three-dimensional framework by a combination of interchain O–H···O hydrogen bonds and C–H···π supramolecular interactions. The luminescent properties of the ligands and their complexes were investigated.     

Effect of the Counter Anion and Solvate on the Structure,Stability and Spectral Properties of a Ruthenium(II) Complex Containing Group 15 Donors and 2,2′ :6′,2′′-terpyridine

Ruthenium complexes [Ru(κ³−tpy)(AsPh₃)₂C1]PF₆ · 0.42H₂O (tpy =2,2′:6′,2′′-terpyridine) (1) and a new crystal form of [Ru(κ³−tpy)(AsPh₃)₂Cl]BF₄ (2), which crystallized without water solvate, and their comparative studies on spectral, structure and stability aspects are reported. The complexes have been characterized by elemental analyses, FAB-MS, i.r., ¹H n.m.r. and electronic spectral studies. In these complexes weak C—H···Fπ and face-to-face π–π interactions lead to a single helical motif while, C—H···FX (X=F, Cl) interactions result in linear chains. Various studies on the stability of the complexes suggested that the compound containing the counter anion PF₆^- is more stable than the other containing BF₄^- as the counterpart.     

Synthesis,crystal structures,and magnetic properties of two manganese(II) coordination polymers bearing 1,1′-biphenyl-3,3′-dicarboxylate ligands

Two Mn(II) coordination polymers, namely [Mn(bpda)] _n (1) and [Mn(bpda)(bpy)_0.5] _n (2) (H₂bpda = 1,1′-biphenyl-3,3′-dicarboxylic acid and bpy = 4,4′-bipyridine), have been synthesized from H₂bpdc, bpy, and MnSO₄·2H₂O under hydrothermal conditions. The complexes were characterized by physicochemical and spectroscopic methods, as well as by X-ray crystallography. Compound 1 possesses a 3D structure consisting of carboxylate-bridged edge-sharing Mn–O–Mn double chains. Compound 2 features a 3D open structure with a dinuclear Mn(II) secondary building unit. Magnetic susceptibility measurements of compounds 1 and 2 exhibit antiferromagnetic interactions between the nearest Mn(II), with J = –11.3 cm⁻¹ and g = 2.12 for 1, and J = –13.5 cm⁻¹ and g = 2.12 for 2.     

Linked Metal-cluster Systems: Isolation and Characterisation of {anti-[(p-cymene)RuCl]-μ-[κ2-P,P′;κ1-P′′-(PPh2CH2)3CMe]-[AuPt3(CO)3(PCy3)3]}(PF6)2

The new mixed-metal complex {anti-[(p-cymene)RuCl]-μ-[κ ²-P,P′;κ ¹-P′′-(PPh₂CH₂)₃CMe]-[AuCl]}PF₆ and its cluster derivative {anti-[(p-cymene)RuCl]-μ-[κ ²-P,P′;κ ¹-P′′-(PPh₂CH₂)₃CMe]-[AuPt₃(CO)₃(PCy₃)₃]}(PF₆)₂ have been prepared and characterized. Notably, NMR spectroscopy and high resolution FT-ICR mass spectrometry, including a tandem mass spectrometric analysis, demonstrated the formation of these compounds that was also confirmed by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.     

Fluxional rearrangement in congested ruthenium(II) complexes containing pyrimidine- and/or pyridine-based dithioether ligands

The solvento species obtained by the treatment of cis-RuCl₂(N,N-L)₂ [L = di-2-pyridyl sulfide (dps), di-2-pyrimidyl sulfide (dprs)] with AgPF₆, reacted with dithioethers L′ [L′ = 2,6-bis(2-pyridylthiomethyl)pyridine (pytmp), 2,6-bis(2-pyrimidylthiomethyl)pyridine (prtmp) and 2,6-bis{2-(4-methyl)pyrimidylthiomethyl} pyridine (mprtmp)] to afford the compounds [Ru(N,N-L)₂(N,S-L′)][PF₆]₂. The ¹H NMR spectra indicate that L′ is chelated through S and N atoms with the formation of a four-membered ring. As a consequence, the ruthenium and sulfur atoms are stereogenic centers with ∆ and Λ and (R) and (S) configurations, respectively. NMR spectra, at low temperatures, show that two invertomers, of similar abundance, as enantiomeric couples ∆S, ΛR and ∆R, ΛS are present. In the methylene region, four AB systems are observed that in both the species contain two non-equivalent methylene groups. Variable-temperature NMR spectra and EXSY experiments show that the sulfur inversion produces an exchange between the invertomers. The one-dimensional band-shape analysis of the exchanging methylene signals showed that the energy barriers for the process are in the 43–52 kJ mol⁻¹ range. The possible mechanisms of the sulfur inversion are discussed.     

Reactivity of diacetylplatinum(II) complexes: oxidative addition of alkyl halides and crystal structures of acetyl platinum(IV) complexes

Diacetylplatinum(II) complexes [Pt(COMe)₂(N^N)] (N^N = bpy, 3a; 4,4′-t-Bu₂-bpy, 3b) were found to undergo oxidative addition reactions with organyl halides. The reaction of 3a with methyl iodide and propargyl bromide led to the formation of the cis addition products (OC-6-34)-[Pt(COMe)₂(R)X(bpy)] (R = Me, X = I, 4a; CH₂C≡CH, X = Br, 4k). Analogous reactions of 3a with ethyl iodide, benzyl bromide, and substituted benzyl bromides, 3-(bromomethyl)pyridine, 2-(bromomethyl)thiophene, allyl bromide, and cyclohex-2-enyl bromide led to exclusive formation of the trans addition products (OC-6-43)-[Pt(COMe)₂(R)X(bpy)] (X = I, R = Et, 4b; X = Br, R = CH₂C₆H₅, 4c; CH₂C₆H₄(o-Br), 4d; CH₂C₆H₄(p-COOH), 4e; CH₂-3-py (3-pyridylmethyl), 4f; CH₂-2-tp (2-thiophenylmethyl), 4g; CH₂CH=CH₂, 4h; c-hex-2-enyl (cyclohex-2-enyl), 4i). All complexes 4 were characterized by microanalysis, ¹H and ¹³C NMR and IR spectroscopy. Additionally, complexes 4a, 4f, and 4g were characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. Reactions of 3a and 3b with o-, m- and p-bis(bromomethyl)benzene, respectively, led to the formation of dinuclear platinum(IV) complexes [{Pt(COMe)₂Br(N^N)}₂-{μ-(CH₂)₂C₆H₄}] (5). These complexes were characterized by microanalysis, IR spectroscopy, and depending on their solubility by ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy, too. A single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis of complex [{Pt(COMe)₂Br(bpy)}₂{μ-m-(CH₂)₂C₆H₄}] (5b) confirmed its dinuclear composition. The solid-state structures of 4a, 4f, 4g, and 5b are discussed in terms of C–H···O and O–H···O hydrogen bonds as well as π–π stacking between aromatic rings.     

Synthesis and Characterizations of Ferrocenyl Carbonyl Chromium and Cobalt Clusters

Two novel bimetallic complexes, [Cr(CO)₃(η ⁶-C₆H₅)–C≡C–C₆H₄–Fc] (Fc = C₅H₅FeC₅H₄] (1) and [Cr(CO)₃(η ⁶-C₆H₅)–C ≡ C–Fc–C(CH₃)₂–Fc] (3), were synthesized by the Sonogashira coupling reaction. By using of (1) and (3) as ligands to react with Co₂(CO)₈, two others novel polymetallic complexes, [Cr(CO)₃(η ⁶-C₆H₅){Co₂(CO)₆-η ²-μ ²-C≡C–}–C₆H₄–Fc] (2) and [Cr(CO)₃(η ⁶-C₆H₅){Co₂(CO)₆-η ²-μ ²-C≡C–}Fc–C(CH₃)₂–Fc] (4) were obtained. Four carbonyl complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, NMR and MS. The molecular structures of complexes (1), (2) and (4) were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The interactions among the ferrocenyl, Cr(CO)₃ and Co₂(CO)₆-η ²-μ ²-C≡C– units were investigated by cyclic voltammetry.     

One- and Two-dimensional Coordination Polymers of Cadmium Complexes Bridged by 4,4′-Trimethylenebipyridine Ligands

Abstract  

Three new cadmium coordination polymers, [CdBr₂(tmdp)₂(μ-tmdp)₂] _n ·n(H₂O) (1), [Cd(SCN)₂(μ-tmdp)₂] _n ·2n(PhS) (2) and [Cd(SCN)₂(μ-tmdp)₂] _n ·n(Ph₂S₂)·n(CH₃CN) (3) (tmdp = 4,4′-trimethylenedipyridine), have been synthesized under solvothermal conditions and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The geometry around cadmium is a slightly distorted octahedron with four tmdp and two Br^- or SCN^- ligands. Complex 1 represents a one-dimensional structure, whereas complexes 2 and 3 are two-dimensional coordination polymers. The rhombic channels of the coordination network of 2 and 3 are occupied by 1D polymeric (PhS) _n and diphenyl disulfide (Ph₂S₂) molecules, respectively. The photoluminescent properties of coordination polymers 1–3 were investigated in solid state at room temperature. The TGA experiments showed that these three complexes were quite thermally stable.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and magnetic properties of three coordination polymers based on manganese(II) and 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate

Three novel coordination polymers, namely, [Mn(ndc)(bpy)] _n  · n(H₂O) (1), [Mn(ndc)(phen)] _n (2), and [Mn₃(ndc)₃(bpy)₂] _n (3) (H₂ndc = 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) have been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Complexes 1–3 exhibit three-dimensional metal-organic frameworks (MOFs); 1 and 2 are assemblies of the same secondary building units (SBUs), linear infinite chains {Mn(CO₂)₂} _n , forming one-dimensional channel, while complex 3 is constructed by trinuclear clusters {Mn₃(CO₂)₆} SBUs. Magnetic properties of complexes 1 and 3 are also discussed with respect to the bridging mode of the carboxylate groups.     

Hydrothermal syntheses and crystal structures of two CuI coordination polymers: [CuI(TATP)(CN)] n and [CuI(bpy)(SCN)] n (TATP = 1,4,8,9-tetranitrogen-trisphene, bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine)

Two new Cu^I coordination polymers, [Cu^I(TATP) (CN)] _n (1) and [Cu^I(bpy)(SCN)] _n (2) (TATP = 1,4,8,9-tetranitrogen-trisphene, bpy = 2,2′-bipyiridine), have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and X-ray crystallography. In 1 and 2, the metal centers are linked by bridging CN⁻/SCN⁻ to form one-dimensional chains in the crystals and are stabilized by interchain π–π stacking interaction.