Synthesis and Structure of [Fe<Subscript>3</Subscript>O(O<Subscript>2</Subscript>CCH<Subscript>2</Subscript>OMe)<Subscript>6</Subscript>(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)<Subscript>3</Subscript>][FeCl<Subscript>4</Subscript>]

Abstract  The structure of [Fe₃O(O₂CCH₂OMe)₆(H₂O)₃][FeCl₄] · 2.5H₂O has been determined. The three iron atoms and the μ₃-oxo are coplanar. Each carboxylic ligand is bidentate and links two iron atoms in the cluster. The clusters are linked by intra-trimer hydrogen bonding to form a zigzag motif that forms sheets via hydrogen bonding involving disordered waters of hydration. The [FeCl₄]⁻ anion is intercalated between the hydrogen-bonded sheets. Crystal data: space group P2₁/n, a = 10.276(2), b = 22.793(5), c = 17.091(3) ?, β = 96.66(3)°, V = 3976(1) ?³, Z = 4, R = 0.0837, wR ₂ = 0.1836. Graphical Abstract  The structure of [Fe₃O(O₂CCH₂OMe)₆(H₂O)₃][FeCl₄] · 2.5H₂O has been determined in which the clusters are linked by intra-trimer hydrogen bonding to form a zigzag motif that forms sheets via hydrogen bonding involving disordered waters of hydration.      

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Polymorph of the DMF Solvate of the Dicoppertetracarboxylate Paddlewheel Complex Cu<Subscript>2</Subscript>(p-aminobenzoate)<Subscript>4</Subscript>(DMF)<Subscript>2</Subscript>

Abstract  Reaction between p-aminobenzoic acid (HpABA) and Cu(NO₃)₂ · 2.5H₂O in basic MeOH/DMF affords green crystals of the dicopper paddlewheel complex, Cu₂(pABA)₄(DMF)₂ · 2DMF, 1, identified by single crystal X-ray crystallography: triclinic P-1, with a = 10.3728(2) ?, b = 10.617(2) ?, c = 11.128(2) ?, α = 81.705(3)°, β = 79.984(2)°, γ = 65.965(2)° and Z = 2. The crystal structure of 1 reveals that it is the second polymorph of Cu₂(pABA)₄(DMF)₂ · 2DMF and experiments on the stability of 1 indicate that it can be converted to Form I through desolvation followed by exposure to DMF. Graphical Abstract  Crystal structure of a polymorphic discrete dicoppertetracarboxylate is investigated for the conversion between the two forms influenced by hydrogen bonds.      

[KCl<Subscript>3</Subscript>{H<Subscript>2</Subscript>dabco}]: A Unique 3-D Charge-Assisted Hydrogen-Bonded Hybrid Network of Anionic KCl<Subscript>3</Subscript> Chains and Organic Cations

Abstract  The 3-D hybrid network [KCl₃{H₂dabco}] resulted from the assemblage of KCl and [{H₂dabco}Cl₂] (1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane) in H₂O. The compound crystallizes in the trigonal space group R-3c with a = b = 16.0437(2) Å, and c = 22.3094(2) Å. The structure consists in polymeric chains of anionic {KCl₃}²⁻ linked to {H₂dabco}²⁺ units by hydrogen bonds. Each organic cation establishes such charge-assisted H···Cl interactions with two inorganic arrays leading to a 3-D network. Index Abstract  Assemblage of KCl and [{H₂dabco}Cl₂] (1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane) in H₂O resulted in a 3-D hybrid network of inorganic {KCl₃}²⁻ chains H-bonded to bridging organic cations.      

Synthesis and Structure of Ba<Subscript>5</Subscript>(V<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>7</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>Cl<Subscript>2</Subscript>

Abstract  A new barium chlorovanadate, Ba₅(V₂O₇)₂Cl₂, was isolated by a high-temperature (850 °C) reaction employing a CsCl/RbCl flux. The structure was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction methods. This compound crystallizes in an orthorhombic crystal system, Pmmn (No. 59), with a = 11.558(2) ?, b = 15.164(3) ?, c = 10.023(2) ?, Z = 4 and V = 1756.7(6) ?³. The structure of Ba₅(V₂O₇)₂Cl₂ was determined by full-matrix, least-squares methods with R ₁ = 0.0398, wR ₂ = 0.1069 and GOF = 1.048 for all data. This new structure can be described as a composite lattice made up of mixed covalent and ionic moities. The extended framework is orchestrated by stacked [Ba(V₂O₇)Cl]³⁻ slabs that are interconnected by Ba²⁺ cations through Ba–O bonds to the [V₂O₇] units. The Ba²⁺ and Cl^- ions form BN-type “[BaCl]” sheets with pseudo-hexagonal windows that are centered by [V₂O₇]⁴⁻ pyrovanadate units. Graphical Abstract  The structure of a new chlorovanadate, Ba₅(V₂O₇)₂Cl₂, exhibits an interesting BN-type salt lattice that consists of an extended [BaCl] sheet containing pseudo-hexagonal windows that are centered by [V₂O₇] pyrovanadate units.      

Crystal and Molecular Structure of Dichloro(ethylenediamine)gold(III) Nitrate: [Au(NH<Subscript>2</Subscript>CH<Subscript>2</Subscript>CH<Subscript>2</Subscript>NH<Subscript>2</Subscript>)Cl<Subscript>2</Subscript>]NO<Subscript>3</Subscript>

Abstract  The gold(III) atom in [Au(NH₂CH₂CH₂NH₂)Cl₂]NO₃ is chelated by the ethylenediamine (en) ligand and the approximately square planar geometry is completed by two chloride atoms. Weak Au···O and Au···Cl contacts are noted above and below the square plane leading to a tetragonally distorted octahedron for the gold(III) center. Extensive charge-assisted hydrogen bonding of the type N–H···O leads to the formation of a 2-D array and layers are consolidated into a 3-D network via C–H···O and C–H···Cl contacts. The compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pbca with a = 10.3380(11) ?, b = 8.2105(7) ?, c = 19.625(2) ?, and Z = 8. Index Abstract  Square planar complex cations form additional Au···O and Au···Cl interactions to form a tetragonally distorted octahedron for gold. The ionic components are connected into a 2-D array via charge-assisted N–H···O hydrogen bonding interactions.      

<Emphasis Type="Italic">Trans</Emphasis>-dibromodioxodimethylformamide molybdenum(VI) MoO<Subscript>2</Subscript>Br<Subscript>2</Subscript>(OCHNMe<Subscript>2</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>

The molecular structure of trans-dibromodioxodimethylformamide molybdenum(VI), MoO₂Br₂(OCHNMe₂)₂ has been determined. Crystal data: Triclinic, P-1, a = 12.3005(2), b = 15.8763(4), c = 21.1653(6) ?, α = 71.992(1)°, β = 88.966(2)°, γ = 89.999(1)°, V = 3930.1(2) ?, Z = 12. Trans-dibromodioxodimethylformamide molybdenum(VI) was obtained by the reaction of sodium molybdate, HBr and dimethylformamide and was characterized by IR, and ¹H NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis.     

Crystal Structures of Energetic Compounds. I. Safe Small-Scale Preparation and X-Ray Structure Determination of the High-Energy Cobalt(III) Complex [Co(NH<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>5</Subscript>N<Subscript>3</Subscript>](N<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>

Abstract  Well-formed dark red single-crystals of the potentially explosive cobalt(III) azido complex [Co(NH₃)₅N₃](N₃)₂ (nitrogen content: 72.59%) have been grown using a safe small-scale preparation from [Co(NH₃)₅N₃]Cl₂ and sodium azide. The complex crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group Pnma with unit cell parameters a = 12.921(3) ?, b = 10.346(2) ?, c = 8.0315(16) ?, V = 1,073.7(4) ?³ and Z = 4. Five NH₃ ligands and the azide anion surround the Co³⁺ ion in a nearly perfect octahedral geometry. Two azide anions are non-coordinating, and no water of crystallization is present in the crystal structure. Graphical Abstract  Well-formed dark red single-crystals of the potentially explosive cobalt(III) azido complex [Co(NH₃)₅N₃](N₃)₂ (nitrogen content: 72.59%) have been grown using a safe small-scale preparation from [Co(NH₃)₅N₃]Cl₂ and sodium azide. Five NH₃ ligands and the azide anion surround the Co³⁺ ion in a nearly perfect octahedral geometry. Two azide anions are non-coordinating, and no water of crystallization is present in the crystal structure.      

Crystal Structure of the Radical-Cation Salt (<Emphasis Type="Italic">o</Emphasis>-Me<Subscript>2</Subscript>TTF)I<Subscript>3</Subscript> with Close Intermolecular Sulfur Contacts

Abstract  The synthesis and crystal structure of the organic radical-cation salt (o-Me₂TTF)I₃ is described. The salt crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2 ₁ /n with a = 10.927(2) ?, b = 11.904(2) ?, c = 12.660(2) ?, β = 115.174(5)°. The bond length of the central C=C bond in o-Me₂TTF is 1.401(1) ?, indicating an approximate oxidation state of +1 for the o-Me₂TTF radical cation. Graphical Abstract  The X-ray crystallographic structure of the radical cation salt (o-Me₂TTF)I₃ has been determined and its structural properties and synthetic preparation are discussed.      

Synthesis and Structure of a CdI<Subscript>2</Subscript> Coordination Polymer with 1,4-Bis(benzimidazole-1-yl-methylene)benzene (bbmb)

Abstract  In this paper, solution reaction of cadmium iodide with organic multifunctional ligand 1,4-bis(benzimidazole-1-yl-methylene)benzene generated a 1D polymer [CdI₂ (bbmb). (DMF) (CH₃CN)]_n 1, and the crystal structure has been determined (C₂₇H₂₈CdI₂N₆O), Mr = 818.75, a  = 14.929(1) ?, b = 17.381(2) ?, c = 15.850(1) ?, β = 114.8190(10)°, space group C2/c, Z = 4, and V = 3733.3(6) ?³. In 1 the tetrahedral coordination of Cd(II) and the conformation of the bbmb ligand make it a wave-shaped structure.

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Graphical Abstract  Synthesis and structure of a CdI2 coordination polymer with 1,4-bis(benzimidazole-1-yl-methylene)benzene(bbmb) Xiucun Liu, Xiaoling Guo, Yunyin Niu, Qingli Wang, Qian Cui, Hongwei Hou, Xiaorui Lv, SeikWeng Ng Solution reaction of cadmium iodide with organic multifunctional ligand 1,4-bis(benzimidazole-1-yl-methylene)benzene (bbmb) generated a 1D polymer [CdI₂ (bbmb) (DMF)(CH₃CN)]_n, in which the tetrahedral coordination of Cd(II) and the conformation of bbmb ligand make it a wave-shaped structure.

     

Expanded Prussian Blue Analogue Based on Octahedral {Nb<Subscript>6</Subscript>} Clusters and {K<Subscript>2</Subscript>} Dimers as Nodes

Abstract  The preparation, structures, and characterization of two new compounds containing octahedral niobium cyanochloride clusters as building units and (Et₄N)⁺ as cation are reported. The reaction between Nb₆Cl₁₄ · 8H₂O, KCN and (Et₄N)Cl led to the formation of (Et₄N)₄[Nb₆Cl₁₂(CN)₆] · 2.67H₂O (1) which crystallizes in triclinic P-1 space group (No. 2) with a = 12.552(2), b = 12.818(2), c = 12.919(2) ?, α = 105.157(3)°, β = 104.188(3)°, γ = 117.390(2)°, V = 1611.7(5) ?³ and Z = 1. 1 has a 2D hydrogen-bonded layer structure based on [Nb₆Cl₁₂(CN)₆]⁴⁻ units connected through hydrogen bonding between cyanide ligands and solvent water molecules. In the presence of large excess of K⁺ ions, similar reaction leads to formation of K₂(Et₄N)₂[Nb₆Cl₁₂(CN)₆] (2) which crystallizes in the tetragonal I4/m space group (No. 87) with a = b = 10.9597(3), c = 19.178(1) ?, V = 2303.6(2) ?³ and Z = 2. Its 3D structure is based on [Nb₆Cl₁₂]²⁺ and [K₂]²⁺ nodes bridged by cyanide ligands to form an expanded Prussian blue type framework with (Et₄N)⁺ acting as charge compensating ions. Index Abstract  An expanded Prussian blue type 3D framework based on hexanuclear {Nb₆} and dinuclear {K₂} units which are bridged by cyanide linker was synthesized and characterized. Electronic supplementary material  The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Synthesis and Structure of cis-Dioxo(3-Methoxysalicylaldehyde 4-Methylthiosemicarbazonato-N,O,S)(γ-Picoline-N)Molybdenum(VI)

Abstract  Red crystals of cis-dioxo(3-methoxysalicylaldehyde 4-methylthiosemicarbazonato-N,O,S)(γ-picoline-N)molybdenum(VI), [MoO₂L(γ-pic)], [L²⁻=CH₃OC₆H₄(O)CH=NN=C(S)NHCH₃, 3-methoxysalicylaldehyde 4-methylthiosemicarbazonato] were prepared by the reaction of [MoO₂L] _n with γ-picoline in dry methanol. The title compound crystallized in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n, a = 6.7984(7) ?, b = 15.9760(12) ?, c = 17.1466(14) ?, β = 93.613(8)°, V = 1858.6(3) ?³, Z = 4. The coordination geometry around the molybdenum center is distorted octahedral with the tridentate thiosemicarbazonato ligand (L²⁻) bonded meridionally to the [MoO₂]²⁺ core. The sixth coordination site is occupied by a weakly bound γ-picoline molecule. The adjacent molecules are joined by the N–H···O hydrogen bonds between their amino and methoxy groups thus forming infinite molecular chains. The three-dimensional solid-state structure is achieved by the additional C–H···O, C–H···π and van der Waals interactions. Graphical Abstract  In the title compound, [MoO₂L(γ-pic)], the tridentate thiosemicarbazonato ligand (L²⁻) is meridionally bound to the [MoO₂]²⁺ core, while a molecule of γ-picoline completes the distorted octahedral coordination around the metal atom.      

An X-Ray Crystallographic Study of the Novel Aminal bis-(<Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-Ethoxycarbonylphenylamino-)methane

Abstract  The crystal structure of bis-(p-Ethoxycarbonylphenylamino-)methane (1) has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The bis-aminal (1) molecule is V-shaped and situated on a twofold axis passing through C1 with the phenyl rings forming a dihedral angle of 70.2(1)°. The carboxylate and phenyl groups are coplanar. The crystal structure of 1 is compared with the structure of the closely related aminals, 2–5. Crystal data: 1 C₁₉H₂₂N₂O₄, tetragonal, space group I4 ₁ cd (N.110), a = 20.4760(7) Ǻ, b = 20.4760(7) Ǻ, c = 8.2984(3) ?, and V = 3477.7(2) ?³, for Ζ = 8. Index Abstract  The crystal structure of bis-(p-ethoxycarbonylphenylamino-)methane (1) has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.      

The Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 5-(4-Bromophenylamino)-2-methylsulfanylmethyl-2<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>-1,2,3-triazol-4-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester

Abstract  The 5-(4-bromophenylamino)-2-methylsulfanylmethyl-2H-1,2,3-triazol-4-carboxylic acid ethyl ester 6 was synthesized from p-bromoaniline. The yielded product 6 was investigated with X-ray crystallographic, NMR, MS, and IR techniques. Compound 6, C₁₃H₁₅BrN₄O₂S, Mr = 371.26, crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with unit cell parameters a = 5.5220(1), b = 26.996(5), c = 10.596(2) ?, β = 103.83(3). V = 1533.8(5) ?³, Z = 4, Dx = 1.608 mg m⁻³. The final R ₁ was 0.0844; wR ₂ was 0.1560. H-bond is discussed. Index Abstract  The structure of 5-(4-bromophenylamino)-2-methylsulfanylmethyl-2H-1,2,3-triazol-4-carboxylic acid ethyl ester from 5-amino-1-(4-bromophenyl)-1,2,3-triazol-4-carboxylic acid ethyl ester is studied. H-bond is discussed.      

Spectroscopic Studies and Crystal Structure of (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Z</Emphasis>)-6-[(2-hydroxyphenylamino)methylene]-2-methoxycyclohexa-2,4-dienone

Abstract  The Schiff base (Z)-6-[(2-hydroxyphenylamino)methylene]-2-methoxycyclohexa-2,4-dienone has been synthesized from the reaction of 2-aminophenol with 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde. The title compound has been characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, ¹H-NMR, ¹³C-NMR and UV–Visible techniques. The structure of the title compound also was determined crystallographically. The crystal structure has been solved by direct methods and refined by full-matrix least squares. The title compound crystallize in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 10.438(1), b = 8.851(1), c = 12.746(1) ?, β = 95.72(1)°, V = 1171.7(2) ?³, D _x  = 1.379 g cm⁻³, respectively (R1 = 0.0522 and wR2 = 0.126 for 1442 reflections [I > 2σ(I)]). Index Abstract   N-salicylideneaniline derivatives have been shown to exist as tautomeric forms due to intramolecular proton shifts between the phenol-oxygen and the imine-nitrogen, via intramolecular hydrogen bonding O–H···N or O···H–N.      

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of La(NO<Subscript>2</Subscript>)(SO<Subscript>4</Subscript>)(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)

Abstract Single crystals of new open-framework lanthanide sulphate nitrite La(NO₂)(SO₄)(H₂O) has been synthesized, in the presence of 2,6-diformyl-4-chlorophenol. His structure has been determined by X-ray diffraction data: the complex crystallizes in the tetragonal system, space group P4₃, with a = 7.0028(2) (?), b = 7.0028(2) (?), c = 11.8341(4) ?, V = 580.34(3) ?³, Z = 4, D _c = 3.582 Mg m⁻³. The three-dimensional (3D) framework of this compound is built up by the linkages of lanthanide atoms and the oxygen atoms of the sulphate and nitrite groups. The lanthanum atom is 9-fold coordinated. The structure is unfamiliar in lanthanide chemistry and this compound represents the first example of nitrite lanthanide sulphate complex. Graphical Abstract An unfamiliar structure in lanthanide chemistry represented by the first example of nitrite lanthanide sulphate complex is described.      

Synthesis,Characterization and Crystal Structure of Iridium(III)bis(2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-tolyl-benzothiazolato-N,C<Superscript>2</Superscript>)(acetylacetonate)

Abstract  A novel thiazole-based iridium (III) complex (iridium(III)bis(2-p-tolyl-benzothiazolato-N,C²)(acetylacetonate)) has been prepared and fully characterized by EA, IR, ¹H-NMR and MS. The molecular structure of the complex has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The iridium (III) center adopts a distorted octahedral geometry with cis-O–O, cis-C–C, and trans-N–N chelate disposition. The complex crystallizes in the orthorhombic Pbca space group with cell parameters a = 10.1388(7) ?, b = 18.3565(12) ?, c = 31.021(2) ?, α = β = γ = 90 ° and Z = 8. The electronic absorption and emission spectra of this complex have been investigated. Index Abstract  A novel thiazole-based phosphorescent iridium (III) complex (iridium(III) bis (2-p-tolyl-benzothiazolato-N,C²)(acetylacetonate)) has been prepared and fully characterized by EA, IR, ¹H-NMR, MS and X-ray diffraction analysis.     

Synthesis and Characterization of [(1-benzylpyrazole) [<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>,<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-bis(2-aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine]copper(II)] Diperchlorate,a Structure with a Sterically Strained,Distorted-Trigonal-Bipyramidal Cation

Abstract  The synthesis, characterization, and molecular structure of the title compound, [(1-benzylpyrazole)[N,N-bis(2-aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine]copper(II)] diperchlorate, [(nbp)(tren)Cu(II)](ClO₄)₂, 2  · 2ClO₄, is reported. The salt crystallized in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 10.1453(5) ?, b = 17.5250(8) ?, c = 13.6021(6) ?, β = 100.737(19)° and V = 2376.06(19) ?³ with Z = 4. The structure contains copper(II) (nbp)(tren) cations, each with a distorted-trigonal-bipyramidal CuN₅ coordination geometry, separated by perchlorate anions. The cations exhibit steric strain associated primarily with close contacts between the methylene protons of the nbp ligand and one of the amine groups of the tren ligand. The strain has a noticeable effect on the coordination geometry and certain physical properties of the complex. Graphical Abstract  In the title structure, steric strain in the (nbp)(tren)Cu(II) cations, associated with close contacts between protons of the nbp ligand and two of the amine groups of the tren ligand (dashed lines in the figure below) affects certain physical properties of the cation and is consistent with an anomalously long Cu(II)–N(pyrazole) distance (Cu–N41) and an unusually large axial–equatorial angle, N41–Cu–N12.      

The Synthesis and Structure of Two Novel <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-(Benzothiazol-2-yl)benzamides

Abstract  Two novel benzothiazoles 2-chloro-N-(benzothiazol-2-yl)benzamide (1) and 2-chloro-N-(6-cyanobenzothiazol-2-yl)benzamide (2) were obtained in multistep synthesis. They were characterised by means of IR, ¹H- and ¹³C-NMR spectroscopy and also by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The compound 1 crystallises with triclinic space group P , a = 9.5923(8) ?, b = 9.8583(8) ?, c = 13.8962(10) ?, α = 89.162(6)°, β = 77.741(7)°, γ = 80.064(7)°, V = 1264.5(2) ?³, Z = 4 and compound 2 crystallises as methanol solvate with monoclinic space group P 2₁/n, a = 7.5093(9) ?, b = 13.0211(14) ?, c = 16.032(2) ?, β = 92.717(10)°, V = 1565.9(3) ?³, Z = 4. Both crystal structures consist of discrete dimers connected into a three-dimensional network by intermolecular C–H···O and C–H···X (X = Cl or S) hydrogen bonds and by face-to-face π–π stacking interactions. Index Abstract  The synthesis and structure of two novel N-(benzothiazol-2-yl)benzamides. Irena Ćaleta, Dominik Cinčić, GraceKarminski-Zamola and Branko Kaitner. Hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions in N-(benzothiazol-2-yl)benzamides N-(benzothiazol-2-yl)benzamides.      

High Temperature Ionic Liquids: Thermal Properties and Dimorphism in [1-(Methoxycarbonyl) Ethyl] Triphenylphosphonium <Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-Toluenesulfonate

Abstract  Investigation of the thermal properties of triphenylphosphonium p-toluenesulfonates, which are high temperature ionic liquids, reveals that they solidify to a noncrystalline material on fast cooling from the melt. During the study, a second crystalline form of [1-(methoxycarbonyl) ethyl] triphenylphosphonium p-toluenesulfonate (form II) has been obtained. Form II is monoclinic P2₁/c, with a = 11.002(5)?, b = 12.793(5)?, c = 18.805(5)?, and β = 102.498(5)°. Comparison with form I reveals the existence of a common robust structural feature involving interactions between cations and anions. Graphical Abstract  Investigation of thermal properties of ionic liquids has revealed a second crystalline form of [1-(methoxycarbonyl) ethyl] triphenylphosphonium p-toluenesulfonate.      

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Fluorescent Study of Bis(2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)benzimidazolate)zinc with Ethanol Solvate

Abstract  The zinc(II) complex with 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)benzimidazole, namely [Zn(2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)benzimidazolate)₂]·C₂H₅OH (1 · C₂H₅OH) has been synthesized and characterized by X-ray crystallography and photoluminescent analysis. The complex crystallizes in monoclinic space group P2₁/c with cell parameters a = 10.156(1) ?, b = 25.771(3) ?, c = 9.674(1) ?, α = 90°, β = 103.641(2)°, γ = 90°, Z = 4, V = 2460.4(4) ?³. The central Zn(II) is four-coordinate and has a tetrahedral geometry. The steady-state and time-resolved photoluminescent spectra for the title compound have also been studied. The emission property can be ascribed to ligand-centered charge-transfer transition (LCCT) with π → π* property. Index Abstract   A new co-crystal of Zn(II) complex of 2-(2-hydroxylphenyl)benzimidazole with ethanol solvate has been prepared, characterized by X-ray crystallography and fluorescent studies.