Syntheses, Characterization and Crystal Structures of Two-dimensional 4,4＇-Bipyridyl Lead Halides, PbI2 （4,4＇-bpy） and PbBr2 （4,4＇-bpy）

Two-dimensional 4,4-bipyridyllead halides, Pbl2 (4,4‘-bpy) (1) and PbBr2 ( 4,4‘-bpy ) (2), were synthesized. The structures were determined by means of X-ray single crystal diffraction. The structure shows a distorted octahedral configuration with six-coordinated central lead atoms. In crystals 1 and 2, the molecules are packed in a two-dimensional network structure through bridging halide atoms and 4,4‘-bipyridine ligands between the adjacent lead atoms.     

Infinite Three-Dimensional Coordination Polymers: Synthesis and Structures of [Cd (4,4'-bpy)2 (H2O)2]n (pic)2n, [Zn (4,4'-bpy)2 (H2O)2 ]n-(pic)2n (H2O)2n, and [Zn (4,4'-bpy)2 (H2O)2]n (4,4'-bpy)n (H2O)n (pic)2n

Recently, a new research realm in crystal engineering of supramolecular architecturesassembled by means of coordinate covalent bonding', hydrogen bonding', or other weakintermolecular interactions= has been rapidly expanding in order to rationally developnew classes of functional materials with cavities or pores. These types of compoundsmay exhibit interesting topological structures and the clathrations of the cavity structuresmay have many potential properties such as catalysis', electrical co…     

配位聚合物[Mn(4，4′-bpy)1.5(H2O)3](ClO4)·(4，4′-bpy)(L)·H2O的水热合成和晶体结构

The title compound, [Mn(4,4′-bpy)_1.5(H₂O)₃](ClO₄)·(4,4′-bpy)(L)·H₂O(1), where L=2,4,6-trimethylbenzoic acid, was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal is of triclinic, space group P1 with a=2.929 9(6) nm, b=1.036 4(2) nm, c=8.222 0(1) nm, α=105.300(2)°, β=97.495(2)°, γ=91.118(2)°, V=1.884 0(4) nm³, Z=2, M_r=780.10, D_c=1.375 g·cm^-3, μ=0.483 mm^-1, F(000)=812, R=0.055 4, wR=0.135 2. The Mn atoms are octahedrally coordinated by three N atoms of three 4,4′-bipyridine ligands and three O atoms of water. The complex shows a one-dimensional chain structure bridged by water and 4,4′-bipyridine molecules. CCDC: 615707.     

Hydrothermal syntheses, crystal structures, and properties of a novel class of 3,3',4,4'-benzophenone-tetracarboxylate (BPTC) polymers

Three novel BPTC complexes, (H(2)BPTC)(4,4'-H(2)bpy)H(2)O (1), [Cd(2)Cu(HBPTC)(2)(mu(2)-4,4'-bpy)(2)(4,4'-bpy)(2)(H(2)O)(2)](n) (2), and [Co(3)(HBPTC)(2)(mu(2)-4,4'-bpy)(3)(H(2)O)(4)](n).2nH(2)O (3) (BPTC = 3,3',4,4'-benzophenone-tetracarboxylate and bpy = bipyridine), were hydrothermally synthesized. Complex 1, which is obtained as a coproduct during the syntheses of complexes 2 and 3, features a 2-D layered strong hydrogen bonding network with 2-fold interpenetration. Complex 2 has an unusual 2-D double-layered motif, which is linked together by Cu atoms in a face-to-face manner. It exhibits nanosized channels filled by 4,4'-bpy ligands. Three six-coordinated Co atoms in 3 are interlinked by HBPTC ligands to form a 2-D grid structure, which is further sustained by rigid 4,4'-bpy ligands into a 3-D open framework similar to CdSO(4) with the BPTC moieties situated in the tunnels. The thermal stabilities of complexes 1-3 were examined. The photoluminescence properties of complexes 1-2 and temperature-dependent magnetic susceptibility for 3 were also studied.     

Synthesis and Crystal structure of Poly{[Co(4,4''-bpy)(H2O)4]SO4((4-abaH)2(3H2O}

The title complex has been obtained by the reaction of cobalt sulfate heptahydrate with 4,4'-bpy and 4-abaH (4,4'-bpy = 4,4'-bipyridine, 4-abaH = 4-aminobenzonic acid) in ethanol solution, and its structure was determined by X-ray crystallography with the following data: tetragonal, space group P42/n, Mr = 5692.46, Co8C192H288N32O120S8, a = b = 16.402(5), c = 22.750(5) (A), Z = 1, V = 6120(2) (A)3, F(000) = 2968, Dc = 1.544 g/cm3,μ = 0.707 mm- 1, the final R = 0.0786 and wR = 0.1935 for 2673 observed reflections (I ＞ 2σ(I)). The title complex consists of polymeric [Co(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)4]2+ cation chains, SO42- anions, lattice 4-abaH and water mole cules. The center CoⅡ ions are connected by bridging 4,4'-bpy ligands exhibiting one-dimensional chains, and coordinated by four water molecules into a distorted octahedral geometry. These chains are further extended by hydrogen bonds among SO42- anions, coordinated and lattice water molecules as well as lattice 4-abaH molecules into a three-dimensional network.     

Hydrothermal synthesis and characterization of [(UO2)2F8(H2O)2Zn2(4,4'-bpy)2].(4,4'-bpy), a mixed-metal uranyl aquofluoride with a pillared layer structure

A mixed-metal uranyl aquofluoride, [(UO2)2F8(H2O)2Zn2(4,4'-bpy)2].(4,4'-bpy), has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and has been structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, emission spectroscopy, and solid-state NMR spectroscopy. It is one of the few uranium fluoride-organic framework solids in which an organic molecule is directly incorporated into the extended structure of the metal fluoride and is the first example of mixed-metal uranium oxyfluoride incorporating an organic ligand. The structure consists of neutral layers of edge- and corner-sharing uranium-centered pentagonal bipyramids and zinc-centered octahedra, which are linked through 4,4'-bpy ligands into a 3-D framework. The 1H MAS NMR spectrum is in support of the conclusion that the occluded 4,4'-bpy molecules in the structural channels are not protonated. Crystal data: monoclinic, space group P2(1)/c, a = 9.4630(5) A, b = 22.384(1) A, c = 16.7534(8) A, beta = 91.899(2) degrees , V = 3546.7(4) A(3) and Z = 4.     

Structure and Two-dimensional Correlation Infrared Spectroscopy Study of a New One-dimensional Chain Compound:(4,4''-Hbpy)3[NaMo8O26] (4,4''-bpy)2(H2O)4 (bpy = Bipydine)

A novel compound, (4,4'-Hbpy)3[NaMo8O26](4,4'-bpy)2(H2O)4 1 (bpy = bipydine),was synthesized by the hydrothermal method. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction shows that compound 1 belongs to the monoclinic system, space group C2/m with a = 19.1921(5), b = 18.6931(6), c = 9.3821 (3) (A), β = 104.8020(11)°, V = 3254.22(17) (A)3, C50H51Mo8N10NaO30, Mr = 2062.52, Z = 2,F(000) = 2016,μ = 1.591 mm- 1 and Dc = 2.105 g/cm3. The final R = 0.0283 and wR = 0.0912 for 3118 observed reflections (I ＞ 2σ(Ⅰ)). Compound 1 contains the β-[Mo8O26]4- anion, sodium ion, 4,4'-bpy and lattice crystalline water molecules. The β-[Mo8O26] units link the sodium ion to form a chain structure. The infinitechains of [Na(Mo8O26)]3- blocks are surrounded by protonized 4,4'-bpy cations,4,4'-bpy and lattice crystalline water molecules. The 2D-IR correlation spectroscopy study indicates that the stretching vibrations of Mo=O occur more preferentially due to the thermal effect. The TGA analysis shows that compound 1 has high thermal stability.     

Novel vanadium(V) compounds with a layer structure: synthesis,crystal structures,and solid state NMR spectroscopy of [(VO(2))(2)(4,4'-bpy)(0.5)(4,4'-Hbpy)(XO(4))] x H(2)O (X = P and As)

A novel vanadium(V) phosphate and the arsenate analogue, [(VO(2))(2)(4,4'-bpy)(0.5)(4,4'-Hbpy)(XO(4))].H(2)O (X = P, As; bpy = bipyridine), have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. They are the first structurally characterized compounds in the vanadium(V)/4,4'-bpy/phosphate (or arsenate) systems. The two compounds are isostructural and crystallize in the triclinic space group P macro (No. 2) with a = 7.9063(3) A, b = 10.2201(4) A, c = 12.1336(5) A, alpha = 113.4652(7) degrees, beta = 95.7231(7) degrees, gamma = 94.4447(7) degrees, and Z = 2 for the phosphate, and a = 7.8843(6) A, b = 10.3686(7) A, c = 12.2606(9) A, alpha = 113.464(1) degrees, beta = 95.560(1) degrees, gamma = 94.585(1) degrees, and Z = 2 for the arsenate. The structure consists of phosphate-bridged vanadium(V) double chains linked through 4,4'-bpy ligands to form a sheet with the monoprotonated 4,4'-Hbpy(+) ligand being coordinated to the metal atom as a pendent group. The (1)H MAS NMR spectrum exhibits four resonances at 14.2, 9.5, 7.2, and 3.7 ppm with an intensity ratio close to 1:6:6:2, corresponding to three different types of protons in 4,4'-bpy and 4,4'-Hbpy(+) and one type of protons in H(2)O. The peak at 14.2 ppm can be assigned to the proton bonded to the pyridine nitrogen atom, which confirms the presence of 4,4'-Hbpy(+).     

Controlled synthesis and magnetic properties of 2D and 3D iron azide networks infinity2[Fe(N3)2(4,4'-bpy)] and infinity3[Fe(N3)2(4,4'-bpy)

Controlled synthesis of transition metal complexes with mixed ligands has led to two new compounds with the same empirical formula [Fe(N3)2(4,4'-bpy)] (4,4'-bpy=4,4'- bipyridine). The compound 2D-[Fe(N3)2(4,4'-bpy)] (I) contains end-on (EO) bridging azido ligands. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system, space group Cmmm (No. 65): a=11.444(2) A, b=15.181(3) A, c=3.458(1) A, V=600.8(2) A(3), and Z=2. The compound 3D-[Fe(N3)2(4,4'-bpy)] (II) contains end-to-end (EE) azido bridges. It belongs to the tetragonal crystal system, space group P4(1)2(1)2 (No. 92): a=8.132(1) A, b=8.132(1) A, c=16.708(3) A, V=1104.9(5) A(3), and Z=4. Crystals of I and II have been grown by the diffusion method. Phase-pure samples of both compounds have been obtained by means of an optimal solution synthesis. Spontaneous long-range magnetic ordering was found in both I and II, with I being a metamagnet, and II being a ferromagnet. For I, in the low-field region, multiple transitions at TN1=20 K and TN2=5 K were observed, and these indicated the existence of Fe moment reorientation. Heat capacity measurements on II confirmed ferromagnetic transition at TC=20 K.     

Formate--the analogue of azide: structural and magnetic properties of M(HCOO)2(4,4'-bpy).nH2O (M = Mn, Co, Ni; n = 0, 5)

Reaction of transition metal formate M(HCOO)(2).2H2O (M = Mn, Co, Ni) with 4,4'-bpy (4,4-bipyridine) has led to four new compounds with the formula M(HCOO)2(4,4'-bpy).nH2O (M = Mn, Co (1.Mn, 2.Co), n = 0; M = Co, Ni (3.Co, 4.Ni), n = 5). Compounds 1.Mn and 2.Co are isomorphous and crystallized in the tetragonal crystal system with the chiral space group P4(1)2(1)2. They are of three-dimensional diamondoid structure connected by anti-anti formate with 4,4'-bpy in the cavities of the framework reinforcing the intermetallic connections; the diamond-like net was observed also in their azide analogue (Mn(N3)2(4,4'-bpy)). Compounds 3.Co and 4.Ni are isomorphous also but crystallized in the monoclinic crystal system with the space group Cc. Both structures are uninterpenetrated 3D "CdSO4" type with big channels, constructed by anti-anti formate and 4,4'-bpy. This type of net was not observed in their azide analogue. Residing in the channels, water molecules form a new type of 1D tape constructed by vertex-sharing cyclic pentamers. Magnetic measurements were performed on all of these four compounds. 1.Mn and 2.Co are weak ferromagnets with the critical temperature Tc = 5.3 and 7.4 K, respectively. 3.Co is an antiferromagnet with Neel temperature TN = 3.0 K, and 4.Ni is a weak ferromagnet below 20 K. Hysteresis loop can be observed for 2.Co and 4.Ni at 1.8 K. As an analogue of azide, formate can be used to construct molecular architectures, which structurally and magnetically have great similarities to and also differences from those of azide. This offers a promising method for the design of new molecular architectures with formate.     

Cuprophilicity-induced cocrystallization of [Cu2(4,4'-bpy)(CN)2]n sheets and [Cu(SCN)]n chains into a 3-D pseudopolyrotaxane

The cocrystallization of [Cu(SCN)]n chains and [Cu2(4,4'-bpy)(CN)2]n (4,4'-bpy = 4,4'-bipyridine) layers generated a 3-D pseudopolyrotaxane compound, [Cu2(4,4'-bpy)(CN)2].[Cu(SCN)] (1), which can also be viewed as a 3-D network constructed by linkages of 2-D sheets and 1-D chains via unsupported CuI-CuI interactions. The CuI-CuI contact of 2.651(4) A in 1 is the shortest unsupported CuI-CuI distance documented to date, indicating cuprophilic attractions.     

Neutral coordination polymers based on a metal-mono(dithiolene) complex: synthesis, crystal structure and supramolecular chemistry of [Zn(dmit)(4,4'-bpy)]n, [Zn(dmit)(4,4'-bpe)]n and [Zn(dmit)(bix)]n (4,4'-bpy = 4,4'-bipyridine, 4,4'-bpe = trans-1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethene, bix = 1,4-bis(imidazole-1-ylmethyl)-benzene

This article describes a unique synthetic route that enables a neutral mono(dithiolene)metal unit, {Zn(dmit)}, to link with three different organic molecules, resulting in the isolation of a new class of neutral coordination polymers. The species {Zn(dmit)} coordinates with 4,4'-bipyridine (4,4'-bpy), trans-1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethene (4,4'-bpe) and 1,4-bis(imidazole-1-ylmethyl)-benzene (bix) as linkers giving rise to the formation of coordination polymers [Zn(dmit)(4,4'-bpy)](n) (1), [Zn(dmit)(4,4'-bpe)](n) (2) and [Zn(dmit)(bix)](n) (3) respectively. Compounds 1-3 were characterized by elemental analyses, IR, diffuse reflectance and single crystal X-ray diffraction studies. Compounds 1 and 3 crystallize in the monoclinic space group P2(1)/n, whereby compound 2 crystallizes in triclinic space group P1[combining macron]. In the present study, we chose three linkers 4,4'-bpy, 4,4'-bpe and bix (see , respectively, for their structural drawings), that differ in terms of their molecular dimensions. The crystal structures of compounds 1-3 are described here in terms of their supramolecular diversities that include π-π interactions, not only among aromatic stacking (compounds 1 and 3), but also between an aromatic ring and an ethylenic double bond (compound 2). The electronic absorption spectroscopy of compounds 1-3 support these intermolecular π-π interactions.     

Grid-type two-dimensional magnetic multinuclear metal complex: strands of ([CuII(mu-4,4'-bpy)]2+)n cross-linked by octacyanotungstate(V) ions

Reaction of the preorganized strands of ([Cu(II)(mu-4,4'-bpy)](2+))n (4,4'-bpy = 4,4'-bipyridine) with [W(V)(CN)(8)](3)(-) leads to a novel cyano-bridged Cu(II)(3)W(V)(2) complex [Cu(mu-4,4'-bpy)(DMF)(2)][Cu(mu-4,4'-bpy)(DMF)](2)[W(V)(CN)(8)](2).2DMF. 2H(2)O 1. The structure of 1 consists of the expected 2-dimensional grid-type network which is built of infinite ([Cu(II)(mu-4,4'-bpy)](2+))n chains cross-linked by octacyanotungstate units. The Cu(II)-NC-W(V)-CN-Cu(II) linkage exhibits the topology of a 3,2-chain. The skeleton of the layer is additionally stabilized by a hydrogen bond network formed by terminal cyano ligands of the [W(CN)(8)](3-) moiety and water molecules. The distance between the adjacent Cu(3)(II)W(2)(V) chains within the layer is 11.12 A along the a axis. The layers are connected by H-bonds of NCN-NDMF-NCN linkages into 3-D supramolecular architecture. The magnetic properties correspond to a dominant ferromagnetic coupling within the Cu(II)(3)W(V)(2) pentamer units (J = +35(4) cm(-1)) and much weaker effective AF interunit coupling which include both intra- and inter-3,2-chain interactions between pentamers (J' = -0.05(1) cm(-1)).     

Angle-dependent electronic effects in 4,4'-bipyridine-bridged Ru3 triangle and Ru4 square complexes

Use of 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane (cyclen) as a capping ligand and 4,4'-bipyridine (4,4'-bpy) as a bridging ligand enables assembly of redox-active Ru3 triangle and Ru4 square complexes. The former is produced by reacting [(cyclen)Ru(DMSO)Cl]Cl with 4,4'-bpy in a 3:1 ethanol:water mixture to precipitate [(cyclen)3Ru3(4,4'-bpy)3]Cl6.18H2O.THF (4), whereas the latter is generated as [(cyclen)4Ru4(4,4'-bpy)4](CF3SO3)8.2CF3SO3H.5MeOH (7) by reacting (cyclen)Ru(CF3SO3)3 with 4,4'-bpy in methanol. The crystal structure of 4.11H2O reveals an equilateral triangle in which the 4,4'-bpy bridges are bowed outward, such that the pyridine rings are all forced to be perpendicular to the Ru3 triangle. Consequently, adjacent pyridine rings are essentially coplanar, and the cyclic voltammogram of [(cyclen)3Ru3(4,4'-bpy)3]6+ in acetonitrile displays three distinct one-electron oxidation events. Cyclic voltammetry measurements reveal redox processes centered at E(1/2) = 0.207, 0.342, and 0.434 V versus Cp2Fe(0/+) that are assigned to 6+/7+, 7+/8+, and 8+/9+ couples of the [(cyclen)3Ru3(4,4'-bpy)3]n+ triangle, respectively. In contrast, the structure of [(cyclen)4Ru4(4,4'-bpy)4]8+ features a regular square geometry wherein the rings of the bridging 4,4'-bpy ligands are free to rotate, leading to just one four-electron oxidation couple centered at 0.430 V. Density functional theory calculations performed on [(cyclen)3Ru3(4,4'-bpy)(3)]6+ reveal metal-based orbitals with contributions from the pi system of the bridging 4,4'-bpy ligands, providing a likely pathway for electron transfer.     

Novel coordination polymer containing a mixed valence copper(I,II) phosphonate unit: Cu(I)(2)Cu(II)(hedpH(2))(2)(4,4'-bpy)(2).2H(2)O (hedp = 1-hydroxyethylidenediphosphonate)

This paper reports the synthesis and crystal structure of a novel mixed valence copper(I,II) compound, Cu(I)(2)Cu(II)(hedpH(2))(2)(4,4'-bpy)(2).2H(2)O (1), where hedp represents 1-hydroxyethylidenediphosphonate. The structure is composed of [Cu(I)(2)Cu(II)(hedpH(2))(2)] trimer units and 4,4'-bipyridine linkages, forming a two-dimensional brick-wall-like layer structure in the ab plane. The layers are stacked along the [001] direction with strong interlayer hydrogen bonds and pi-pi interactions, thus leading to the construction of a three-dimensional network.     

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of a Ni(Ⅱ) Complex [Ni(H2O)4(4,4''-bipy)2](hca)2

The reaction of Ni(CH3COO)2(6H2O, 4-hydroxycinnamic acid (Hhca) and 4,4'-bipyri- dine (bipy) ligand in water-solution afforded a mononuclear complex [Ni(H2O)4(4,4'-bipy)2](hca)2 which was characterized by IR, elemental analysis, TGA and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. X-ray crystallography analysis reveals that the complex is of triclinic, space group P with a = 7.0238(14), b = 7.2934(11), c = 17.186(4) (A), α = 87.073(13), β = 84.354(10), γ = 81.961(12)°, V = 866.9(3) (A)3, Z = 1, Dc = 1.474 g/cm3, F(000) = 402, μ = 62.7 mm-1, R = 0.0411, wR = 0.0862 and GOF = 1.048. In solid state, the cation [Ni(H2O)4(4,4'-bpy)2]2+ connects six nearby hca counter anions via O-H…O hydrogen bonds to form an extended 2D lattice framework and the O-H…N hydrogen bonds finally link the 2D layers into an infinite 3D network.     

一维链状[Mn(9-AC)2(4,4'-bpy)(H2O)2]n配位聚合物的合成及晶体结构

在水热条件下(120 ℃), 将醋酸锰、4,4'-联吡啶(4,4'-bpy)与9-蒽酸(9-HAC)反应, 得到了配位聚合物[Mn(9-AC)2(4,4'-bpy)(H2O)2]n, 通过元素分析、红外光谱、X射线单晶衍射对其进行了表征, 并用TGA研究了该配位聚合物的热稳定性. 结构解析结果表明, 该晶体属于正交晶系, Fdd2空间群, a=1.66772(12) nm, b=3.36471(16) nm, c=1.1687(4) nm, V=6.558(2) nm3, Z=8, Mr=689.60, Dc=1.397 Mg/m3, R=0.0356, wR2 = 0.0604. 在该配位聚合物中, 中心锰原子采取略微变形的八面体构型, 与两种配体共同构筑了一维直线形链结构, 链与链之间通过氢键相互作用构筑成三维超分子网络.     

Synthesis, crystal structure and magnetic property of a three-dimensional cagelike polymer [Co(4,4''''-bpy)(NCS)_2(py)_2]_n

A new organic-inorganic hetero-coordination polymer with three different kinds of ligands [Co(4,4'-bpy)(NCS)2(py)2]n is synthesized in the extremely mild condition. The X-ray diffraction reveals that the title polymer has a highly tactic three-dimensional cagelike supramolecular structure. Although the coordination bond makes it a one-dimension chain, the hydrogen bond plays an important role in the formation of 3-D supramolecular frameworks. The determination of magnetic properties has been carried out, and shows that it behaves weak antiferromagnetic property with J(4,4'-bpy) = -3.8 cm-1.     

Synthesis,crystal structure,and solid state NMR spectroscopy of NH(4)[(V(2)O(3))(2)(4,4'-bpy)(2)(H(2)PO(4))(PO(4))(2)].0.5H(2)O,a mixed-valence vanadium(IV,V) phosphate with a pillared layer structure

A mixed-valence vanadium phosphate, NH(4)[(V(2)O(3))(2)(4,4'-bpy)(2)(H(2)PO(4))(PO(4))(2)].0.5H(2)O, has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c (No. 15) with a = 12.6354(8) A, b = 9.9786(6) A, c = 23.369(1) A, beta = 92.713(1) degrees, and Z = 4 with R(1) = 0.0389. The structure consists of dimers of edge-sharing vanadium(IV,V) octahedra that are connected by corner-sharing phosphate tetrahedra to form layers in the ab-plane, which are further linked through 4,4'-bipyridine pillars to generate a 3-D framework. Magnetic susceptibility confirms the valence of the vanadium atoms. The (31)P MAS NMR spectrum shows a resonance centered at 80 ppm with a shoulder at ca. 83 ppm in an intensity ratio close to 1:2, which correspond to two distinct P sites. The observed large downfield (31)P NMR shifts can be ascribed to magnetic exchange coupling involving phosphorus atoms. The unpaired electron spin density at the phosphorus nucleus was determined from variable-temperature (31)P NMR spectra. The (1)H MAS NMR spectrum was fitted to six components in accordance with the structure as determined from X-ray diffraction.     

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of a Ni(Ⅱ) Complex [Ni(H_2O)_4(4,4'-bipy)_2](hca)_2

1 INTRODUCTION The rational design and synthesis of new metal- organic frameworks have generated considerable interest in supramolecular chemistry and materials science owing to their intriguing structural diver- sities and potential applications as functional mate- rials[1～6]. Carboxylate-containing ligands have attrac- ted considerable attention because of the various coordination modes of carboxylate group, the ability to form hydrogen bonds and the potential applica- tions as functio…