Three New Complexes Based on a Flexible Bis(benzimidazole) Ligand and Rigid/Flexible Organic Carboxylates

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Three new polymeric frameworks, [Ni(bbbm)(L1)₂] _n (1), [Ni(bbbm)(L2)₂] _n (2), and {[Co(bbbm)(L3)]·H₂O} _n (3) (bbbm = 1,4-bis(N-benzimidazolyl) butane, HL1 = 4-bromobenzoic acid, HL2 = 3-methylbenzoic acid, and H₂L3 = glutaric acid) have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 features a one-dimensional (1D) linear chain structure bridged by bbbm ligands, which is further connected into a supramolecular double chain structure through intermolecular π–π stacking interactions. Complex 2 contains 1D zigzag chain, which is further arranged into a 2D supramolecular architecture by hydrogen bonding and π–π stacking interactions. In the structure of 3, there are infinite 1D zigzag Co(II)-bbbm chains linked together by L3 ligands to generate an undulated 2D (4,4) sheet, which is further connected by intermolecular π–π stacking interactions to form a 3D supramolecular network. Furthermore, thermal stability and luminescent property of 1–3 were investigated.     

One-Dimensional Polymers Constructed with Paddle-Wheel Dinuclear Copper(II) Bridged by 4,4′-Bipyridine

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The coordination compound {[Cu(NAP)₂](4,4′-bpy)_1/2}·DMF (1) was prepared by the reaction of α-naphthoic acid, 4,4′-bipyridine and Copper(II) acetate hydrate in basic solution, and was fully characterized by X-ray diffraction, element analysis, FTIR and TG analysis. Crystals of compound 1 belongs to the monoclinic crystal system, space group C2/c; a = 17.460(4) ?, b = 13.928(3) ?, c = 21.240(4) ?, β = 93.83(3), V = 5153.7 ?³, Z = 8. The structure analyses of 1 show a one-dimensional chain structure where the binuclear structural units [Cu₂(NAP)₄] are bridged by 4,4′-bipyridine molecules. Furthermore, the 1D chains are assembled to form 2D supramolecular sheet by intermolecular π···π stacking interactions between naphthalene rings.     

Self-Assembly of One-Dimensional Coordination Polymer from Nickel(II) Macrocyclic Complex and Malonate Ligand

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The reaction of [Ni(L)]Cl₂·2H₂O (L = 3.14-dimethyl-2,6,13,17-tetraazatricyclo[14,4,0^1.18,0^7.12]docosane) with malonic (H₂mal) acid yields a one-dimensional coordination polymer [Ni(L)(mal)₂]_n (1). The structure was characterized by X-ray crystallography, spectroscopic and magnetic susceptibility. Each nickel(II) ion has a distorted octahedral coordination environment with the four secondary amines of the macrocycle in which two carboxylate anions of the malonate ligand have assembled around each nickel center. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system C2/c with a = 19.487(4), b = 8.4143(12), c = 14.6036(18) ?, β = 102.232(11)°, V = 2340.2(6) ?³, Z = 4. Electronic spectrum of 1 exhibits a high-spin octahedral environment. The magnetic behavior of 1 reveals a weak intramolecular antiferromagnetic interaction with J values of −1.91(1) cm⁻¹.     

Non-Covalent Interactions in a Nickel(II) Complex with Benzilate and 1,10-Phenanthroline

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A new mixed-ligand nickel(II) coordination compound [Ni(bz)₂(phen)₂] (1) (bz = benzilate and phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) has been synthesized by refluxing nickel(II) acetate with benzilic acid and 1,10-phenantholine. Compound 1 has been characterized by elemental analysis, IR and electronic absorption spectroscopy, magnetic measurements, thermogravimetric analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction The crystal of 1 belongs to monoclinic crystal system, space group C2/c and its unit cell parameters are a = 25.881(3), b = 11.1728(15), c = 17.609(2) ? and β = 124.104(3)°. The effect of non-covalent interactions, such as π···π and C–H···π, on the 3D supramolecular organization of this molecular complex is analyzed.     

Observation of Strong Antiferromagnetic Exchange Interactions in [1-(4′-methobenzyl)isoquinolinium][Ni(mnt)<Subscript>2</Subscript>]: Crystal Structures,Magnetic Properties

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An new ion-pair compound, [CH₃BzQl][Ni(mnt)₂] (1), (CH₃BzQl = 1-(4′-methobenzyl)isoquinolinium and mnt²⁻ = maleonitriledithiolate), has been synthesized, structurally and magnetically characterized. The [Ni(mnt)₂]⁻ anions (A) and [CH₃BzIQl]⁺ cations (C) of 1 alternate to form a mixed columnar stack in the manner of ···ACAC··· along the a-axis, and the neighboring columns connect together to generate a three-dimensional (3D) network structure via intermolecular H-bonding interactions and van der Waals forces. Variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility measurements in the temperature range 2–300 K show that 1 is a spin gap system with strong antiferromagnetic interaction.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Two Pb(II) Complexes of 2,2′-dihydroxy,Dimethoxy-1,1′-binaphthyl-3,3′-dicarboxylic Acid

Two new complexes {[Pb(L¹)(DMSO)₂(H₂O)]·DMF}_n (1, L¹ = 2,2′-dihydroxy-l,l′-dinaphthyl-3,3′-dicarboxylate) and {[Pb(L²)(DMS O)·DMSO}_n (2, L² = 2,2′-dimethoxy-l,l′-dinaphthyl-3,3′-dicarboxylate) have been synthesized under mild conditions and structurally characterized. Crystal structural analysis reveals that complex 1 adopts a 1D infinite chain structure which forms 2D sheet by hydrogen bonds interactions. Complex 2 possesses a 2D sheet structure, which was further assembled into a 3D supramolecular network through the π-π weak interactions. IR spectra indicates the carboxyl group coordinates with the Pb²⁺ ion. TGA shows that complex 2 is highly thermally stable up to 120°C.     

Synthesis and Structure of a Silver(I) Complex {[Ag5(L)2(NO3)4](NO3)(CHCl3)2}n [L?=?2,3-bis(pyrimidine-2-thiomethyl)quinoxaline]

Abstract  The reaction of the dithioether ligand, 2,3-bis(pyrimidine-2-thiomethyl)quinoxaline (L) with AgNO₃, leads to the formation of a novel complex {[Ag₅(L)₂(NO₃)₄](NO₃)(CHCl₃)₂}n 1, which has been characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis: monoclinic, space group C2/c, with a = 34.741(7), b = 9.930(2), c = 17.004(4) ?, β = 106.497(6)° and V = 5625(2) ?³.Complex 1 consists of 2D {[Ag₅(L)₂(NO₃)₄]⁺}n cations, uncoordinated anions and CHCl₃ solvent molecules. In 1, there exist three crystallographic independent Ag^I centers, which adopt different coordination geometries. There exist π–π stacking interactions in the complex and these weak interactions further stabilize the crystal structure in the solid state. The coordination feature of the ligand has been investigated by DFT calculations. Index Abstract  Synthesis and Structure of a Silver(I) Complex {[Ag₅(L)₂(NO₃)₄](NO₃)(CHCl₃)₂}_n [L = 2,3-bis(pyrimidine-2-thiomethyl)quinoxaline] Chao-Yan Zhang, Qian Gao, Ya-Bo Xie*, and Jian-Bo Feng The crystal structure of complex {[Ag₅(L)₂(NO₃)₄](NO₃)(CHCl₃)₂}n (L = 2,3-bis(pyrimidine-2-thiomethyl)quinoxaline) consists of 2D {[Ag₅(L)₂(NO₃)₄]⁺}n cations, uncoordinated anions and CHCl₃ solvent molecules. There exist three crystallographic independent Ag^I centers, which adopt different coordination geometries. The coordination feature of the ligand has been investigated by DFT calculations.      

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two CuII Coordination Isomers [Cu(pmt)2] · 4H2O (1) and {[Cu(pmt)2] · 2H2O} n (2)

Abstract  A pair of Cu^II coordination isomers [Cu(pmt)₂] · 4H₂O (1) and {[Cu(pmt)₂] · 2H₂O} _n (2) [Hpmt = 2-(2-pyridylmethylamino) ethanesulfonic acid] have been prepared by reaction of the same proportion CuCl₂ · 2H₂O and Hpmt but with different experimental methods in water–methanol mixed solution, and were characterized by X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR spectrum. X-ray analysis indicates that complex (1) is a mononuclear complex in which two deprotonated pmt ligands coordinate in a facial tridentate arrangement about the Cu^II atom. While complex (2) is a coordination polymer, in which four N atoms of pmt ligands coordinate to one Cu^II atom but its sulfonate O atoms bond to adjacent Cu^II atom. Thus 12-membered rings (–Cu–N–C–C–S–O–)₂ are obtained between two neighbouring Cu^II atoms and they connect one another to form this new polymer. Crystal data: [Cu(pmt)₂] · 4H₂O (1), Mr = 566.10, monoclinic, P2 ₁/c, a = 9.1950(8) ?, b = 11.5093(10) ?, c = 11.2304(10) ?, β  = 105.5550(10)°, Z = 2, V = 1144.96(17) ?³, R ₁  = 0.0407, wR ₂  = 0.1242 [I > 2σ (I)]; {[Cu(pmt)₂] · 2H₂O} _n (2), Mr = 530.07, triclinic, P-1, a = 7.6165(19) ?, b = 8.806(2) ?, c = 9.592(4) ?, α = 104.933(4)°, β = 106.732(4)°, γ = 109.503(3)°, Z = 1, V = 534.2(3) ?³, R ₁ = 0.0470, wR ₂ = 0.1082 [I > 2σ(I)]. Index Abstract  A pair of Cu^II coordination isomers [Cu(pmt)₂] · 4H₂O (1) and {[Cu(pmt)₂] · 2H₂O} _n (2) [Hpmt = 2-(2-pyridylmethylamino) ethanesulfonic acid] have been prepared by reaction of the same proportion CuCl₂ · 2H₂O and Hpmt but with different experimental methods in water–methanol mixed solution.      

Solvothermal Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Neodymium Thiostannates [Nd(dien)3]2[(Sn2S6)Cl2] and [Nd(dien)3]2[(Sn2S6)(SH)2]

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Two neodymium thiostannates [Nd(dien)₃]₂[(Sn₂S₆)Cl₂] (1) and [Nd(dien)₃]₂[(Sn₂S₆)(SH)₂] (2) (dien = diethylenetriamine) were synthesized by the reaction of tin and sulfur in the presence of NdCl₃ and Nd₂O₃, respectively under solvothermal conditions. Compounds 1 and 2 crystallize in monoclinic space group P2₁/n. Crystallographic data for 1: a = 11.6722(16), b = 15.119(2), c = 14.1566(19) ?, β = 96.213(3)°, V = 2483.6(6) ?³, Z = 4. For 2: a = 11.7190(14), b = 15.2168(19), c = 14.2209(18) ?, β = 95.775(4)°, V = 2523.1(5) ?³, Z = 4. The nine-coordinate [Nd(trien)₃]³⁺ complex cation formed in situ acts as the counter ion to the [Sn₂S₆]⁴⁻ anion. The [Nd(dien)₃]³⁺, [Sn₂S₆]⁴⁻ and Cl^– (or SH^–) ions form a 3-dimensional network structure through the N–H···S and N–H···Cl hydrogen bonds.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of pH-Dependent Ni(II) Coordination Polymers with 3-Pyrid-3-ylbenzoic Acid

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Two pyridinecarboxylato-bridged coordination polymers[Ni(pbc)₂(H₂O)₂]_n(1) and {[Ni(pbc) ₂ (H₂O)]·H₂O}_n (2)(Hpbc = 3-Pyrid-3-ylbenzoic acid) have been synthesized by the hydrothermal method and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P2₁/c with a = 9.519(5) ?, b = 9.417(5) ?, c = 11.701?, β = 98.086(5)°, V = 1038.5(9) ?³, Z = 2. Compound 2 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P2₁/c with a = 10.490(2) ?, b = 12.920(3) ?, c = 16.074?, β = 95.97(3)°, V = 2166.7(8) ?³, Z = 4. X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that all pbc⁻ ligands act as diconnectors to link two Ni(II) centers and adopt one coordination mode: μ₂−N, O in compound 1 and the ligands adopt two coordination modes: μ ₂ −N, O and μ ₃ − N, O, O in compound 2.     

Crystal Structure and Characterization of [Ni(RPOEt)<Subscript>2</Subscript>(C<Subscript>2</Subscript>H<Subscript>5</Subscript>OH)<Subscript>2</Subscript>](ClO<Subscript>4</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript> [RPOEt = bis{(diphenylphosphinyl)methyl}ethyl phosphinate]

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The compound [Ni(RPOEt)₂(C₂H₅OH)₂](ClO₄)₂ (1) [RPOEt = bis{(diphenylphosphinyl)methyl}ethyl phosphinate] has been prepared in the form of single crystals and characterized by elemental and thermal analyses, IR spectroscopy and by a single crystal X-ray diffraction study. The complex crystallizes in the triclinic P[`1] P\bar{1} space group with a = 9.8773(5), b = 13.741(1), c = 14.287(1) ?, α = 64.313(9), β = 70.280(5), γ = 89.973(7)o, V = 1620.5(2) ?³, and Z = 1. The nickel(II) atom in 1, situated at the centre of symmetry, is coordinated by four oxygen atoms from two RPOEt ligands and two oxygen atoms from two ethanol molecules in a slightly distorted octahedral environment. The third phosphoryl-oxygen atom from the phosphinate ligand is hydrogen bonded to the oxygen atom of the ethanol molecule coordinated to nickel(II). The complex [Ni(RPOEt)₂(C₂H₅OH)₂]²⁺ cations are linked by the C–H···O hydrogen bonds into one-dimensional chains and by the composite π···π and C–H···π phenyl interactions into a final three-dimensional structure.     

Two New Salts Based on Bis(1,2,5-thiadiazole-3,4-dithiolate)nickelate Anion with Substituted Benzyl 4-ethylpyridinium: Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Properties

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Two new salts based on [Ni(tdas)₂]²⁻ (tdas²⁻ = 1,2,5-thiadiazole-3,4-dithiolate) anion, [Bz4EtPy]₂[Ni(tdas)₂] (1) and [4ClBz4EtPy]₂[Ni(tdas)₂] (2), have been prepared by reaction of Na₂tdas, NiCl₂·6H₂O, and [Bz4EtPy]Br ([Bz4EtPy]⁺ = 1-benzyl-4-ethylpyridinium) or [4ClBz4EtPy]Br ([4ClBz4EtPy]⁺ = 1-(4′-chlorobenzyl)-4-ethylpyridinium), and characterized by elemental analyses, UV, IR, MS spectrum, molar conductivity and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses indicate that the two salts crystallize in a triclinic system with space group P−1. The unit cell contains two [Bz4EtPy]⁺/[4ClBz4EtPy]⁺ and one [Ni(tdas)₂]²⁻ anion in which the anion exhibits a quasi-planar structure. The crystals of 1 and 2 are stabilized through C–H···S and C–H···Ni hydrogen bonds, π···π stacking interactions and S···Cl short interactions.     

Novel Assembly of a Cyanide-Bridged Copper(II)–Nickel(II) Binuclear Complex with a Copper(II) Macrocyclic Ligand

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A mononuclear fragment [Cu(L)Cl]ClO₄ (1) and a cyano-bridged Cu^II–Ni^II binuclear complex [CuL][Ni(CN)₄]·0.25H₂O (2) (L = 1,3,6,8,11,14-hexaazatricyclo[12.2.1.18,11]-octadecane), have been prepared and characterized. X-ray single crystal analyses indicate that the both complexes crystallize in the monoclinic crystalline system. The complex of 1 in P1n1 space group with unit cell constants a = 6.1176(6) ?, b = 11.9147(10) ?, c = 12.2041(12) ?, β = 98.816(5)° and 2 in the P2₁/n space group with unit cell constants a = 8.1419(13) ?, b = 14.695(2) ?, c = 16.863(3) ?, β = 98.375(2)° have been revealed. The complex 2 assumes a binuclear structure in which the nickel(II) ion is in a square planar environment and the copper(II) is in a square-prism geometry environment.     

Syntheses, Characterizations and Crystal Structures of Two Copper Coordination Polymers Both Having Cu2Cl2 Bridging Subunit [CuI(bipy)1/2Cl]n(1) and {[(CuII)4(phen)4(SSA)2Cl2](H2O)2(DMF)2}n(2)

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Two copper coordination polymers [Cu^I(bipy)_1/2Cl] _n (1) and {[(Cu^II)₄(phen)₄(SSA)₂Cl₂] (H₂O)₂(DMF)₂} _n (2)(bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, H₃SSA = 5-sulfosalicylic acid, DMF = N,N-dimethylformamide) have been prepared and characterized by X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR spectrum and 2 was also studied by cyclic voltammetric method. X-ray analysis indicates that both of them have Cu₂Cl₂ bridging subunit. Complex 1 is a two dimensional network structure. While 2 shows a one dimensional zigzag chain. Electrochemistry studies reveal that complex 2 undergo a quasi reversible one-electron metal-centered redox process at E _1/2 = +0.062 V.     

Synthesis,Characterization and Crystal Structure of <Emphasis Type="Italic">N,N</Emphasis>′-di[(<Emphasis Type="Italic">E</Emphasis>)-1-(2-hydoxyphenyl)methylidene]-2,6-naphthalenedicarbohydrazide

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A new bishydrazone compound, N,N′-di[(E)-1-(2-hydoxyphenyl)methylidene]-2,6-naphthalenedicarbohydrazide (1), has been prepared by condensation reaction of 2,6-naphthalenedicarbohydrazide with salicylaldehyde in ethanol, and characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, ¹H- and ¹³C-NMR, ESI–MS and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal of 1·2DMF belongs to monoclinic, space group P2(1)/n with a = 10.454(1), b = 7.711(1), c = 18.801(2) ?, β = 93.364(1)°, V = 1512.9(3) ?³, Z = 2, D _c  = 1.314 g cm⁻³, μ = 0.093 mm⁻¹, F(000) = 632, Mr = 598.65, the final R ₁ = 0.0861 and wR ₂ = 0.2279 for 7243 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The structural analysis reveals that compound 1·2DMF contains one N,N′-di[(E)-1-(2-hydoxyphenyl)methylidene]-2,6-naphthalenedicarbohydrazide molecule and two N,N-dimethylformamide solvent molecules. A 2D supramolecular structure of 1·2DMF was constructed by multiple intermolecular N–H···O and C–H···O hydrogen bonds.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Nickel(II) Complex of 3,14-Dimethyl-2,6,13,17-Tetraazatricyclo[14,4,01.18,07.12]Docosane Containing Pyrazine-2-Carboxylate Ligand

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The reaction of [Ni(L)]Cl₂·2H₂O (L = 3,14-dimethyl-2,6,13,17-tetraazatricyclo[14,4,0^1.18,0^7.12]docosane) with pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid (H-pyc) yields mononuclear nickel(II) complex, [Ni(L)(pyc)₂]·2H₂O (1). This complex has been characterized by X-ray crystallography, electronic absorption and cyclic voltammetry. The crystal structure of 1 exhibits a distorted octahedral geometry with four nitrogen atoms of the macrocycle and two pyrazine-2-carboxylate ligands. It crystallizes in the triclinic system P-1 with a = 9.6643(17), b = 10.116(3), c = 16.99(4) ?, V = 1633(3) ?³, Z = 2. Electronic spectrum of 1 also reveals a high-spin octahedral environment. Cyclic voltammetry of 1 undergoes two waves of a one-electron transfer corresponding to Ni^II/Ni^III and Ni^II/Ni^I processes.     

Two Metal Complexes Supported by {VO<Subscript>3</Subscript>}<Subscript>n</Subscript><Superscript>n−</Superscript> Chains: Hydrothermal Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [M(dpa)V<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>6</Subscript>] (M = Zn(II) and Cu(II); dpa = 2,2′-dipyridylamine)

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Two new metal complexes supported by {VO₃}_n ⁿ⁻ chains, [M(dpa)V₂O₆] (1, M = Zn²⁺; 2·H₂O, M = Cu²⁺; dpa = 2,2′-dipyridylamine), have been synthesized hydrothermally and characterized by elemental analysis, TG analysis, IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystal data: [Zn(dpa)V₂O₆] 1, Triclinic, P-1, a = 9.663(7) ?, b = 10.617(7) ?, c = 15.114(10) ?, α = 105.678(10)°, β = 104.772(9)°, γ = 94.021(10)°, Z = 2; [Cu(dpa)V₂O₆]·H₂O 2·H₂O, Monoclinic, C2, a = 20.543(3) ?, b = 7.2460(9) ?, c = 10.4853(13) ?, β = 111.318(2)°, Z = 4. Complex 1 is constructed from sinusoidal {VO₃}_n ⁿ⁻ chains with {Zn(dpa)}²⁺ fragments spanning the adjacent troughs and crests into an 1D ribbon-like structure. Complex 2 is built up by linking {VO₃}_n ⁿ⁻ chains via pairs of symmetrical {Cu(dpa)}²⁺ fragments into a 2D layered structure. The Zn(II) and Cu(II) ions exhibit tetrahedral and square pyramidal coordination environments, respectively. The formation of the two isomers is attributed to the flexibility of {VO₃}_n ⁿ⁻ chains and the different coordination configurations of the two metal ions. There exist significant π–π stacking and hydrogen bonding interactions in complexes 1 and 2.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Physical Properties of Cd(II) and Mn(II) Complexes with <Emphasis Type="Italic">Trans</Emphasis>-1,2-di(4-pyrindyl)ethylene and <Emphasis Type="Italic">P</Emphasis>-(carboxyl-methyloxy)-benzenecarboxylic Acid

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Two complexes [Cd₂(dpe)₃(H₂O)₈]·(dpe)·(hssal)₂·(H₂O)₂ 1, [Mn(dpe)₂(Hpcmb)₂·(H₂O)₂] 2, (dpe = trans-1,2-di(4-pyrindyl)ethylene; H₂hssal = sulphosalicylic acid; H₂pcmb = p-(carboxyl-methyloxy)-benzenecarboxylic acid) has been prepared, and was characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Structure indicates in complex 1 that Cd(II) is a distorted octahedral coordination geometry. The hssal²⁻ anions are localized between 2-D sheets {[Cd(dpe)₂(H₂O)₄]²⁺(dpe)}n and {{[Cd(dpe)₂(H₂O)₄]²⁺}n as count anions and bridge to further connect these 2-D sheets through hydrogen bond O–H···O to form 3-D structure. The complex 2 is a single molecule structure. In 2, Each Mn(II) atom is six-coordinated with a distorted octahedral coordination geometry. The single molecule units are extended into three-dimensional structure via π–π, hydrogen bonding interactions. The thermogravimetric behavior and luminescent property of complex 1 were investigated.     

Two 3D Supramolecular Architectures Assembled With 1D or 2D Coordination Polymers by Cooperation of Coordination Bonds,Hydrogen Bonds and π···π Interactions

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Two 3D supramolecular architectures, [Cu(tmbdc)(NH₃)₂] _n , 1, (tmbdc = 2,3,5,6-tetramethylbenzenedicarboxylate), and {[Cu₃(btc)₂(NH₃)₆(H₂O)]·2H₂O} _n , 2, (btc = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate) have been assembled with 1D or 2D coordination polymers as supramolecular synthons. The geometry matching of the moieties is the key factor for the formation of the two supramolecular architectures by the cooperation of coordination bonds, hydrogen bonds and π···π interactions. Crystal data for 1: Formula CuC₁₂H₁₈N₂O₄, monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 9.0134(5), b = 10.8785(5), c = 6.4702(3) ?, β = 91.679(1)°, V = 634.15(5) ?³, Z = 2, R ₁ = 0.0251 and wR ₂ = 0.0722. Crystal data for 2: Formula Cu₃C₁₈H₃₀N₆O₁₅, monoclinic, space group C2/c, a = 13.9213(5), b = 17.1210(6), c = 12.5271(5) ?, β = 114.779(1)°, V = 2710.89(17) ?³, Z = 4, R ₁ = 0.0245 and wR ₂ = 0.0665. The positions and isotropic displacement parameters of all the hydrogen atoms are refined.     

Two-Dimensional Hydrogen-Bonded Polymer from Nickel(II) Tetraaza Macrocyclic Complex and Succinate Ligand

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The reaction of [Ni(L)]Cl₂·2H₂O (L = 3,14-dimethyl-2,6,13,17-tetraazatricyclo[14,4,0^1.18,0^7.12] docosane) with succinic acid (C₄H₆O₄) yields a 2D hydrogen-bonded polymer with formula [Ni(L)(C₄H₅O₄)₂] (1). This polymer complex has been characterized by X-ray crystallography, spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry. The complex has a center of symmetry. The crystal structure of 1 exhibits a distorted octahedral geometry about Ni atom with four nitrogen atoms of the macrocycle and two oxygen atoms of the succinate ligand at the trans position. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system C2/c with a = 14.8203(11), b = 12.3070(8), c = 17.4164(12) ?, β = 107.356(6)°, V = 3032.1(4) ?³, Z = 4. Electronic spectrum of 1 reveals a high-spin octahedral environment. Cyclic voltammetry of 1 undergoes two waves of a one-electron transfer corresponding to Ni^II/Ni^III and Ni^II/Ni^I processes.