Synthesis,structures, and characterization of cadmium(II), cobalt(II), and copper(II) metal polymers with tetrazole-1-acetate

Three new coordination polymers {[Cd(tza)(2,2′-bpy)(H₂O)](ClO₄)} _n 1, {[Co(tza)(2,2′-bpy)(H₂O)](ClO₄)} _n 2, and {[Cu(tza)(phen)](ClO₄)} _n 3 (Htza = tetrazole-1-acetic acid, 2,2′-bpy = 2,2′-bipyridyl, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) were synthesized and characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction, elemental analysis, and IR spectra. Complexes 1 and 2 exhibit 3-D architectures formed by π–π interaction of 2,2′-bpy ligands interlinking to the adjacent 2-D layers. Complex 3 is a 1-D zigzag double chain and the 3-D structure is formed by π–π stacking interaction of phen and nonclassical hydrogen bonding.     

Syntheses,crystal structures and antibacterial activities of M(II) benzene-1,2,3-triyltris(oxy)triacetic acid complexes

Four metal(II) complexes with benzene-1,2,3-triyltris(oxy)triacetic acid (H₃L), {[Co_1.5(L)(H₂O)₆]·6H₂O}_n (1), {[Co_1.5(L)(4,4′-bipy)_1.5(H₂O)₄]·4H₂O}_n (2), {[Co(HL)(2,2′-bipy)(H₂O)₂]·1.5H₂O}_n (3), and {[Cu(HL)(phen)(H₂O)₂]·H₂O}_n (4) (4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine; 2,2′-bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine; phen = phenanthroline), were prepared and structurally characterized. Complex 2 displays a 1-D structure, while 1, 3, and 4 reveal 0-D structures, which further extend to 3-D supramolecular networks by hydrogen bonding interactions, of which 1 and 4 contain double-helical chains, 2 includes meso-helices, and 3 comprises single-helices. Furthermore, the thermal stabilities and antibacterial activities of the complexes were studied.     

Four Co(II)/Zn(II) coordination polymers with a multidentate ligand: syntheses,structures, thermal,and photoluminescent properties

Two pairs of isostructural transition metal coordination polymers, {[Co(L)(H₂O)]_n} (1) and {[Zn(L)(H₂O)]_n} (3), {[Co(L)(4,4′-bipy)(H₂O)]·H₂O}_n (2) and {[Zn(L)(4,4′-bipy)(H₂O)]·H₂O}_n (4) (H₂L = N-pyrazinesulfonyl-glycine acid and 4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine), have been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy, elemental and thermogravimetric analyses. The structures show that 1 and 3 display 2-D polymeric grid frameworks with a 3-connected (4, 8²) topology. 2 and 4 also exhibit a 2-D polymeric grid structure, but are constructed by a 4-connected (4, 4) topology. The adjacent 2-D polymeric grid frameworks for 1–4 are further linked by hydrogen bonding O–H?O interactions to form 3-D supramolecular interweaved orderly networks. The fluorescent properties of 3 and 4 were investigated in the solid state.     

Architectural diversity of six coordination compounds based on (S)-(+)-mandelic acid and different N-donor auxiliary ligands: syntheses,structures, and luminescent properties

Six transition metal coordination compounds with H₂mand and different N-donor ligands, [Co(Hmand)₂(2,2′-bipy)]·H₂O (1), [Ni(Hmand)₂(2,2′-bipy)]·H₂O (2), [Ni(Hmand)₂(bpe)] (3), [Zn(Hmand)₂(2,4′-bipy)(H₂O)]·2H₂O (4), [Zn(Hmand)(bpe)(H₂O)]_n[(ClO₄)]_n·nH₂O (5), and [Zn(Hmand)(4,4′-bipy)(H₂O)]_n[(ClO₄)]_n (6), were synthesized under different conditions (H₂mand = (S)-(+)-mandelic acid, bpe = 1,2-di(4-pyridyl)ethane, 4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine, 2,4′-bipy = 2,4′-bipyridine, 2,2′-bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine). Their structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis and further characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectra, thermogravimetric analysis, powder X-ray diffraction, and circular dichroism. Compounds 1 and 2 are isostructural (0-D structures), which are extended to supramolecular 1-D chains by hydrogen bonding. Compound 3 exhibits 1-D straight chain structures, which are further linked via hydrogen bond interactions to generate a 3-D supramolecular architecture. Compound 4 displays a discrete molecular unit. Neighboring units are further linked by hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions to form a 3-D supramolecular architecture. Compound 5 displays a 2-D undulated network, further extended into a 3-D supramolecular architecture through hydrogen bond interactions. Compound 6 possesses a 2-D sheet structure. Auxiliary ligands and counteranions play an important role in the formation of final frameworks, and the hydrogen-bonding interactions and π–π stacking interactions contributed to the formation of the diverse supramolecular architectures. Compounds 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 crystallize in chiral space groups, with the circular dichroism spectra exhibiting positive cotton effects. Furthermore, the luminescent properties of 4–6 have been examined in the solid state at room temperature, and the different crystal structures influence emission spectra significantly.     

Design,synthesis and magnetic properties of a ladderlike complex constructed by secondary building units

A secondary building unit (SBU), [Ni(2,2′-bipy)(5-npa)(H₂O)] _n [where 2,2′-bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine, 5-npa = 5-nitroisophthalic dianion], was synthesized as starting material of a polystep reaction. A ladderlike complex (LLC) Ni(II) coordination polymer, {[Ni(2,2′-bipy)(5-npa)(4,4′bipy)_0.5]·(H₂O)} _n , was constructed by polystep reaction using this SBU. In LLC, two SBUs were cross-linked by 4,4′-bipy [where 4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine] forming a 1-D ladderlike structure. The magnetic properties of the LLC and SBU are discussed.     

Four anthraquinone-1,5-disulfonate-based metal complexes incorporating N-heterocyclic coligands: synthesis,crystal structures,and fluorescence

Four new anthraquinone-1,5-disulfonate (L)-based metal complexes with N,N-bidentate chelating coligands, {[Pb(phen)₂(L)]?·?4H₂O} _n (1), {[Mn₂(2,2′-bipy)₂(H₂O)₆(L)]?·?L?·?6H₂O} (2), [Co(phen)₂(H₂O)(L)] (3), and [Zn(phen)₂(H₂O)(L)] (4) (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline and 2,2′-bipy?=?2,2′-bipyridine), have been hydrothermally synthesized and were structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analyses, FT-IR spectra, thermogravimetric curves, and solid luminescence spectra. Structural analysis suggests that 1 is a polymeric 1D zigzag chain bridged by dianionic L. In contrast, the other three complexes have discrete centrosymmetric binuclear structure for 2 and isolated isomorphic mononuclear entities for 3 and 4, which are further assembled into 3D supramolecular networks by abundant hydrogen-bonding and/or π–π stacking interactions. Additionally, 2 and 4 exhibit favorable luminescent emissions, suggesting they are potential candidates for light emission materials.     

Syntheses and structural characterizations of three transition metal coordination complexes based on flexible 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetate (2,4-DCP)

Three transition metal coordination complexes, {[Co(2,4-DCP)₂(μ ₂-H₂O)(H₂O)₂]?·?(H₂O)₂} _n (1), [Zn(2,4-DCP)(IN)] _n (2), and [Mn₂(2,4-DCP)₃(DMPY)₂(μ ₂-H₂O)(H₂O)]?·?(2,4-DCP)?·?0.2(H₂O) (3) (2,4-DCP?=?2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetate, IN?=?isonicotinate, DMPY?=?5,5′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine), have been prepared under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 displays a 1-D chain through cobalt and bridging water molecules with Co?···?Co distance of 4.028(2)?Å. Complex 2 shows a 2-D (4,4) net, which is extended into a 3-D supramolecular framework by weak hydrogen-bonding interactions. Complex 3 consists of discrete dinuclear cations, 2,4-DCP counter ions and free water molecules, which are assembled into a packing structure through π?···?π stacking of inversion-related DMPY ligands and hydrogen bonds. Magnetic susceptibility measurements show weak antiferromagnetic interactions in 1. The photoluminescence and lifetime of 2 in the solid state have also been studied.     

Syntheses,structures, and luminescence of three 4-connected zinc coordination polymers with bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propane and benzenebiscarboxylate

Three zinc(II) coordination polymers {[Zn(btp)(1,2-bdc)(H₂O)]?·?H₂O} _n (1), {[Zn(btp)(1,3-bdc)(H₂O)]?·?1.5H₂O} _n (2), and {[Zn(btp)(NO₂-1,3-bdc)(H₂O)]?·?2H₂O} _n (3) were synthesized by 1,3-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propane (btp) and bis-carboxylate. Compound 1 is a thick 2-D network; 2 and 3 are undulated 2-D (4,4) networks. In 2 and 3, two adjacent networks interpenetrate to form a new 2-D double-layer network, which is sustained by hydrogen-bonding interactions. Compounds 1 and 2 reveal blue emission maximum at 351 and 403, respectively, in the solid state at room temperature.     

Supramolecular networks constructed by cationic copper(II) complexes incorporating hybrid water–anionic polymeric assemblies

Two complexes, [Cu₂(TFSA)(2,2′-bpy)₄]?·?TFSA?·?8H₂O (1) and {[Cu(4,4′-bpy)(H₂O)₂]?·?TFSA?·?6H₂O} _n (2) (H₂TFSA?=?tetrafluorosuccinic acid, 2,2′-bpy?=?2,2′-bipyridine, and 4,4′-bpy?=?4,4′-bipyridine), have been synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray structural analyses. Complex 1 is a binuclear molecule bridged by TFSA ligands; 2 is a 1-D chain bridged by 4,4′-bpy ligands. The asymmetric units of the two complexes are composed of cationic complexes [Cu₂(TFSA)(2,2′-bpy)₄]²⁺ (1) and [Cu(4,4′-bpy)(H₂O)₂]²⁺ (2), free TFSA anion, and independent crystallization water molecules. A unique 2-D hybrid water–TFSA anionic layer by linkage of {[(H₂O)₈(TFSA)]^2?} _n fragments consisting of 1-D T6(0)A2 water tape and TFSA anionic units by hydrogen bonds in 1 was observed. Unique 2-D hybrid water–TFSA anionic layer generated by the linkage of {[(H₂O)₆(TFSA)]^2?} _n fragments consisting of cyclic water tetramers with appended water molecules and TFSA anionic units, and 1-D metal–water tape [Cu–H₂O?···?(H₂O)₆?···?H₂O^?] _n in 2 were found. 3-D supramolecular networks of the two complexes consist of cationic complexes and water–TFSA anionic assemblies connected by hydrogen bonds.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and fluorescent properties of two 2-D Cd(II) complexes based on 2-((1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methyl)-1H-benzimidazole and 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylate

Two complexes formulated as {[Cd(btec)_0.5(tmb)H₂O]·4H₂O}_n (1) and {[Cd(H₂btec)(tmb)(H₂O)]·2H₂O}_n (2) (H₄btec?=?1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid, tmb?=?2-((1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methyl)-1H-benzimidazole) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Single crystal X-ray diffraction shows that 1 has a 2-D layer structure in which tmb bridges and all of the carboxylates from 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylate chelate. In 2 Cd(II) ions are bridged by monodentate carboxylates leading to a 2-D layer structure with all tmb ligands coordinated monodentate to Cd(II), hanging at two sides of the layers. Complexes 1 and 2 are further extended to 3-D supramolecular structures by hydrogen bonding interactions. Luminescent properties have been investigated in the solid state at room temperature.     

Syntheses,structures, and luminescence of coordination compounds based on N-containing polycarboxylates

Six coordination compounds constructed by two structurally related flexible nitrogen-containing polycarboxylate ligands 2,2′-(2,2′-(ethane-1,2-diylbis(oxy))bis(2,1-phenylene))bis(methylene)bis(azanediyl)dibenzoic acid (H₂L1) and 5,5′-(2,2′-(ethane-1,2-diylbis(oxy))bis(2,1-phenylene))bis(methylene)bis(azanediyl)diisophthalic acid (H₄L2) have been synthesized: [Ni(H₂O)₆]?·?L1?·?(C₂H₅OH)_0.5?·?H₂O (1), [Co(L1)(L3)]?·?CH₃OH (2), [Ni(L1)(L3)]?·?CH₃OH (3), [Zn(L1)(L3)]?·?CH₃OH (4), [Cd(L1)(L3)]?·?CH₃OH (5), and [Zn(L2)_0.5(phen)]?·?C₂H₅OH (6), where L3?=?3,4?:?9,10?:?17,18?:?23,24-tetrabenzo-1,12,15,26-tetraaza-5,8,19,22-tetraoxacyclooctacosan and phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline. The crystal structures have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 displays a discrete structure, which is further linked by hydrogen bonds to form a 2-D supramolecular layer. Compounds 2–5 display similar structures. These compounds possess 1-D meso-chain structures linked by L1 and metals. The C–H?···?π interactions from neighboring chains extend the chains in different directions, giving a 3-D plywood network. Compound 6 possesses 2-D layers, which are further linked by hydrogen-bonding interactions to generate a 3-D supramolecular architecture.     

Syntheses,structures, and luminescence of two Zn(II) coordination polymers based on 5-(4-imidazol-1-yl-phenyl)-2H-tetrazole and carboxylates

Reactions of Zn(II) salts, 5-(4-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)phenyl)-1H-tetrazolate (HIPT) and 2-mercaptobenzoic acid or 2-propyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid (H₃PrIDC), result in two mixed-ligand coordination polymers (CPs), [Zn₂(IPT)(DSDB)(OH)]_n (H₂DSDB = 2,2′-disulfanediyldibenzoic acid, 1) and [Zn₂(IPT)(PrIDC)(H₂O)]_n (H₃PrIDC = 2-propyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid, 2). Compound 1 possesses a 2-D structure built by 1-D [Zn(IPT)]_n chains and DSDB^2? connectors, in which the DSDB^2? is generated via in situ reaction from 2-mercaptobenzoic acid. It displays a new intricate 4-nodal {3·4·6·7·8·9}{3·6·7·8·9·10}{3·8·9}{4·6·8} topology. Compound 2 displays a 3-D framework with new 3-connected topology with Schläfli symbol of (4·8·10) (8·12²), in which the 1-D Zn-carboxylate chains were bridged by 3-connected IPT^? ligands. The thermal stabilities and luminescence properties of 1 and 2 have also been studied. The compounds exhibit intense solid-state fluorescent emissions at room temperature.     

Construction of Zn(II)-ferrocenyl carboxylate coordination complexes via changing adjuvant ligands

Five Zn(II)-ferrocenyl carboxylate complexes, {[Zn(OOCClH₃C₆Fc)(η ²OOCClH₃C₆Fc)(dpa)]?·?(H₂O)} (1), [Zn(η ²-OOCClH₃C₆Fc)₂(2,2′-dip)]?·?(H₂O)_0.25} (2), {[Zn(η-OOCClH₃C₆Fc)₂(bix)]₂?·?(THF)} (3), [Zn(η-OOCClH₃C₆Fc)₂?·?(Hfcz)] _n (4) and {[Zn(η-OOCClH₃C₆Fc)₂(H₂L₁)]?·?(DMF)₂} _n (5) [dpa?=?2,2′-dipyridylamine, 2,2′-dip?=?2,2′-bipyridine, bix?=?1,4-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene, Hfcz?=?α-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-α-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-l-ylmethyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-l-ethanol, H₂L₁?=?N,N′-bis(pyridin-4-yl)pyridine-2,6-dicarboxamide, Fc?=?ferrocene, FcC₆H₃ClCOONa?=?sodium 2-chloro-4-ferrocenylbenzoic], have been synthesized and characterized. Single-crystal X-ray analysis reveals that 1 and 2 are mononuclear structures, 3 is a dimer, and 4 and 5 are 1-D structures. The five complexes exhibit some differences in their conformations, which can be attributed to the influence of adjuvant ligands. Notably, various π–π interactions as well as CH/π interactions are discovered in 1–5, and they have significant contributions to self-assembly. The electrochemical properties of 1–5 indicate that half-wave potentials shift to positive potential compared with that of 2-chloro-4-ferrocenylbenzoic acid.     

Hydrothermal synthesis,structures and characterization of two new copper(II) triphosphonate compounds

Two copper(II) triphosphonate compounds, Cu[(APTPH₄)(phen)(H₂O)]?·?2.16H₂O (1) and [Cu(APTPH₄)(2,2′-bipy)(H₂O)]?·?2.63H₂O (2), have been prepared by a low temperature hydrothermal reaction from 1-aminopropane-1,1,3-triphosphonic acid (APTPH₆), CuO and a second ligand, phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline, or 2,2′-bipy?=?2,2′-bipyridyl. These two compounds were characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR and TG. Crystal data for 1: Monoclinic, space group P2₁ /c, a?=?14.4830(7)?Å, b?=?9.1721(5)?Å, c?=?16.7403(8)?Å, β?=?90.101(2)°. For compound 2: Triclinic, space group P 1, a?=?7.1215(7)?Å, b?=?10.460(2)?Å, c?=?14.671(2)?Å, α?=?82.983(2)°, β?=?83.882(2)°, γ?=?80.617(2)°. In both compounds, each Cu²⁺ ion is five-coordinate with two oxygen atoms from the triphosphonate, two nitrogen atoms from the second ligand and one water molecule, to form a distorted square-pyramidal geometry. Both complexes have 3D supramolecular structures constructed by hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions.     

Synthesis and characterization of Pb(II) compounds constructed from N-tosyl-L-glutamic acid

{[Pb(tsgluo)]?·?H₂O} _n (1), [Pb₂(tsgluo)₂(phen)₂] (2), and [Pb₂(tsgluo)₂(bipy)₂] (3) (H₂tsgluo?=?N-p-tolylsulfonyl-L-glutamate, phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline, bipy?=?2,2′-pyridine) have been synthesized in the absence or presence of phen or 2,2′-bipy and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and X-ray crystallography. Single-crystal X-ray analyses reveal that tsgluo exhibits two coordination modes to link lead ions. Complex 1 gives a 2-D layer structure while 2 and 3 exhibit monomolecular structures; 3 is further connected into a double-chain structure by hydrogen bonds. Phen and 2,2′-bipy are very important for the crystal structure. Fluorescence of the compounds is also discussed.     

Two cadmium(II) addition compounds with 3-hydroxy-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonate containing aromatic diamines and their 3-D net

{[CdCl(2,2′-bipy)₂(H₂O)]⁺·[Cd(3-O^?-2,7-NDS)(2,2′-bipy)₂]^?·3H₂O} (1) and {[Cd(phen)₃]²⁺·2[Cd(3-O^?-2,7-NDS)(phen)₂]^?·8.5H₂O} (2) (3-OH-2,7-NDS?=?3-hydroxy-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonate, phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline, and 2,2′-bipy?=?2,2′-bipydine) were prepared and characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. Compound 1 contains a discrete coordination cation [CdCl(2,2′-bipy)₂(H₂O)]⁺ and a coordination anion [Cd(3-O^?-2,7-NDS)(2,2′-bipy)₂]^?; 2 contains a discrete coordination cation [Cd(phen)₃]²⁺ and two coordination anions [Cd(3-O^?-2,7-NDS)(phen)₂]^?. There are numerous weak interactions among the coordination cation, coordination anion, and free water molecules, such as O–H?···?O hydrogen bonds, π?···?π stacking, and Cl^??···?π interactions in 1 and π?···?π stacking and C–H?···?π interactions in 2. The cations and anions as building blocks are connected to construct different 3-D supramolecular architectures via weak intermolecular interactions. Particularly, the capsule structure of 1 was observed.     

Three lanthanide coordination polymers with nitrilotriacetic acid: hydrothermal syntheses,crystal structures and fluorescent property

Hydrothermal reactions of Sm₂O₃, Gd(ClO₄)₃?·?6H₂O and Tb(ClO₄)₃?·?6H₂O with nitrilotriacetic acid, give rise to three lanthanide coordination polymers, {[Sm(NTA)(H₂O)₂]?·?H₂O} _n (1), {[Gd(NTA)(H₂O)]?·?H₂O} _n (2) and {[Tb(NTA)(H₂O)]?·?H₂O} _n (3). Their solid-state structures have been characterized by elemental analysis, and IR spectroscopy. X-ray single-crystal diffraction analyses indicated that 2 and 3 are isomorphous three-dimensional coordination polymers with eight-coordinate Gd(III) (or Tb(III)), while 1 forms a two-dimensional coordination polymer containing nine-coordinate Sm(III). The photophysical properties of 3 have been studied with excitation and emission spectra, which exhibit strong green emission.     

Syntheses,structures, and characterizations of two coordination polymers assembled from zinc(II) salts with 1,2-bis[3-(1,2,4-triazolyl)-4-amino-5-carboxylmethylthio]ethane

Two new coordination polymers, [ZnL] _n (1) and {[Zn(phen)(L)(H₂O)]?·?3H₂O} _n (2) (H₂L?=?1,2-bis[3-(1,2,4-triazolyl)-4-amino-5-carboxylmethylthio]ethane, phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and X-ray diffraction. Polymer 1 is a 1-D infinite chain (space group P 1) and further forms a 3-D supramolecular structure by S?···?S interactions and hydrogen bonds. Polymer 2 displays a mononuclear structure (space group P 1) and extends into a 3-D supramolecular structure through hydrogen bonds. In addition, spectra and thermal stability of 1 and 2 are also discussed. Strong luminescence characteristics of both polymers are found, suggesting their potential applications as luminescent materials.     

Syntheses,structures, and fluorescent properties of two new d10-metal coordination polymers containing 1-((benzotriazol-1-yl)methyl)-1-H-1,2,4-triazole ligand

Two new coordination polymers formulated as {[Zn(bdic)(bmt)H₂O]?·?0.5H₂O} _n (1) and {[Cd(bdic)(bmt)(H₂O)₂]?·?2H₂O} _n (2) (H₂bdic?=?1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, bmt?=?1-((benzotriazol-1-yl)methyl)-1-H-1,2,4-triazole) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Both coordination polymers exhibit 1-D chain structure where bmt is unidentate and bdic^2? bridging. In 1, bmt hangs at two sides of the main chain, whereas bmt hangs at one side of the main chain in 2. Fluorescent properties have also been determined.     

Zinc(ΙΙ) complexes with 5,6-dihydro-1,4-dithiin-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydrate and different N-donors: syntheses,crystal structures,and emission properties

Two new Zn^II complexes, {[Zn(L)(phen)(H₂O)]?·?H₂O}_∞ (1) and {[Zn(L)(4bpy)(H₂O)]?·?H₂O}_∞ (2) (L?=?5,6-dihydro-1,4-dithiin-2,3-dicarboxylate, phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline, and 4bpy?=?4,4′-bipyridine), have been prepared by in situ reaction of Zn(ClO₄)₂?·?6H₂O with 5,6-dihydro-1,4-dithiin-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydrate in the presence of lithium hydroxide, together with incorporating chelating phen or bridging 4bpy as co-ligands. Their structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 takes a 1-D helical structure that is further assembled into a 2-D network by O–H?···?O, C–H?···?O hydrogen bonds, and weak S?···?S interactions, and then an overall 3-D supramolecular framework was formed by π?···?π stacking interactions. Complex 2 possesses a 2-D (4,4)-layered structure. The structural difference between 1 and 2 can be attributed to the different N-donor auxiliary co-ligands. Both 1 and 2 are photoluminescent materials whose emission properties are closely related to their intrinsic structure.