Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Water-induced Reversible Crystal-to-amorphous Transformation Property of [{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H_2O)_2}·3H_2O]_n

A novel NiII complex [{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2}·3H2O]n 1 (H2IBG = isophthaloylbisglycine and 4,4'-bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine) has been synthesized and characterized by singlecrystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR spectra and thermogravimetric analysis. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P2/c with a = 15.5420(7), b = 22.4344(1), c = 8.3455(5), β = 101.538(3)o, V = 2670.1(7)3, Z = 4, C22H32N4NiO13, Mr = 619.23, Dc = 1.443 g/cm3, F(000) = 1296.0, μ(MoKα) = 0.750 mm-1, the final R = 0.0570 and wR = 0.1445 for 2296 observed reflections with I 2σ(I). In the structure, the NiII metal center is coordinated in an octahedral environment arranged by two water molecules, two carboxylate oxygen atoms and two nitrogen atoms from two 4,4'-bipy ligands. Thermal decomposition and powder X-ray diffraction results indicate that the transformation from the crystal form, [{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2}·3H2O]n, to the amorphous powder, Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2, is reversible, so the latter form may be utilized as an absorbing agent for water and water vapor.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Zn(FcCOO)_2(2,2'-bipy)(H_2O)]_2·H_2O

A novel complex [Zn(FcCOO)2(2,2'-bipy)(H2O)]2·H2O (Fc = (η5-C5H5)Fe(η5-C5H4), 2,2'-bipy = 2,2'-bipyridine) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 6.8187(4), b = 21.7155(13), c = 19.7411(12) A, α = 90, β = 97.7420(10), γ = 90o, C64H58Fe4Zn2N4O11, Mr = 1413.28, V = 2896.4(3) A3, Dc = 1.620 g/cm3, Z = 2, F(000) = 1444, μ(MoKα) = 1.857 mm-1, R = 0.0523 and wR = 0.0982 for 3219 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). Structural analysis shows that the zinc atom is coordinated with three oxygen atoms from two ferrocenemonocarboxylates and one water molecule together with two nitrogen atoms from 2,2'-bipyridine, giving a distorted square-pyramidal coordination geometry. The complex molecules are linked to form an infinite one-dimensional chain by both intermolecular hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking interactions of the bipyridine rings.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Magnetic and Water-induced Reversible Transformation Properties of {[Ni(IBG)(μ-H_2O)(H_2O)_2]·2H_2O}_n

A novel NiⅡ complex {[Ni(IBG)(μ-H2O)(H2O)2]·2H2O}n 1(H2IBG = isophthaloylbisglycine) has been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,elemental analysis,IR spectra,and thermogravimetric analysis.It crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P2/c with a = 15.40(2),b = 6.960(10),c = 7.865(11) ,β = 90.32(3)o,V = 843(2) 3,Z = 2,C12H18NiN2O11,Mr = 424.99,Dc = 1.675 g/cm3,F(000) = 440,μ(MoKα) = 1.214 mm-1,the final R = 0.0514 and wR = 0.1247 for 1078 observed reflections with I 2σ(I).In the structure,each NiⅡcenter is situated in the center of a rather regular octahedron.Moreover,thermal stability has been studied and magnetic measurements show antiferromagnetic interactions for this complex.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Properties of a Novel Polyoxometalate {[Cu~Ⅱ(1,10-phen)]_2[PMo~Ⅵ_(11)Mo~ⅤO_(40)]} [Cu~Ⅰ(C_8N_4H_6)(C_9H_6NO)(H_2O)]

A new pseudo three-dimensional framework structure of the title compound {[CuⅡ(1,10-phen)]2[PMoⅥ11MoⅤO40]}[CuⅠ(C8N4H6)(C9H6NO)(H2O)](1) has been prepared by the hydrothermal method for the first time and characterized by elemental analyses,X-ray single-crystal diffraction and IR spectra.1 consists of two building blocks,one {[CuⅡ(1,10-phen)]2[PMoⅥ11MoⅤO40]} and one [CuⅠ(C8N4H6)(C9H6NO)(H2O)] coordinated group.Singlecrystal X-ray diffraction revealed that 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group P2/c with a=13.498(4),b=12.890(3),c=21.465(8),β=97.314o,V=3704(2)3,Mr=2693.61,Z=2,Dc=2.415 Mg/m3,μ=2.915 mm-1,F(000)=2562,S=1.009,the final R=0.0583 and wR=0.1406 for 5129 observed reflections with I2σ(I).Furthermore,compound 1 shows strong fluorescent properties in the solid state at room temperature.The electrochemical behavior of 1 has also been studied by cyclic voltammograms.     

Solvothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Electrochemical Property of Complex [Co(p-MBA)2(2,2'-bipy)(H2O)]·(H2O)

One novel complex [Co(p-MBA)2(2,2'-bipy)(H2O)]·(H2O) has been synthesized by the reaction of p-methylbenzoic acid with 2,2'-bipyridine in the solvent mixture of water and methanol. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group P-1 with a=0.70479(14), b=1.1211(2), c=1.6718(3) nm, α=103.806(3), β=90.795(3), γ=104.207(3)°, V=1.2399(4) nm3, Mr=512.41, Dc=1.373 g/cm3, Z=2, F(000)=532, μ=0.733 mm-1, R=0.0432 and wR=0.0957. The crystal structural analysis shows that the cobalt atom is coordinated with three oxygen atoms from two p-methylbenzoic acids and one water molecule and two nitrogen atoms from one 2,2'-bipyridine,forming a distorted square-pyramidal coordination geometry. The cyclic voltammetry behavior of the complex is also reported.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Heterometallic Chain Coordination Polymer:{[Ni_2Mn_2L_2(CH_3CH_2OH)(H_2O)]·CH_3OH·2H_2O}_n

A chain-like coordination polymer with the chemical formula of {[Ni2Mn2L2(CH3CH2OH)-(H2O)]·CH3OH·2H2O}n has been synthesized by the assembly reaction of K2NiL·H2O and Mn(OAC)2·4H2O with a 1:1 mole ratio in methanol,where OAC-=CH3COO-and H4L=2-hydroxy-3-[(E)-({2-[(2-hydroxybenzoyl)imino]ethyl}imino)methyl]benzoic acid.The crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.It belongs to the triclinic system,space group P1,with a=9.9464(8),b=13.4718(11),c=14.3877(12),α=87.1930(10),β=85.4280(10),γ=74.6470(10)°,V=1852.4(3)3,Z=2,Dc=1.807g/cm3,Mr=1008.03,λ(MoKα)=0.71073,μ(MoKα)=1.794 mm-1,F(000)=1032,R=0.0527 and wR=0.1284(Ⅰ2σ(Ⅰ)).The compound exhibits a chain-like structure formed by dissymmetrical tetranuclear units.     

Solvothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Electrochemical Property of Complex [Co(p-MBA)_2(2,2′-bipy)(H_2O)]·(H_2O)

One novel complex [Co(p-MBA)2(2,2′-bipy)(H2O)]·(H2O) has been synthesized by the reaction of p-methylbenzoic acid with 2,2′-bipyridine in the solvent mixture of water and methanol. It crystallizes in triclinic,space group P1 with a=0.70479(14),b=1.1211(2),c=1.6718(3) nm,α=103.806(3),β=90.795(3),γ=104.207(3)o,V=1.2399(4) nm3,Mr=512.41,Dc=1.373 g/cm3,Z=2,F(000)=532,μ=0.733 mm-1,R= 0.0432 and wR=0.0957. The crystal structural analysis shows that the cobalt atom is coordinated with three oxygen atoms from two p-methylbenzoic acids and one water molecule and two nitrogen atoms from one 2,2′-bipyridine,forming a distorted square-pyramidal coordination geometry. The cyclic voltammetry behavior of the complex is also reported.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Properties of a Novel Nickel Citrate Ni（H_2cit）（phen）（H_2O）·3H_2O（H_4cit = Citrate Acid,phen=1,10-Phenanthroline）

A new nickel citrate compound Ni(H2cit)(phen)(H2O).3H2O(H4cit = citrate acid,phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) has been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.It crystallizes in the trigonal system,space group P31 with a = 13.8319(13),c = 10.425(2),V = 1727.3(4)3,Dc = 1.445 g/cm3,Mr = 501.09,F(000) = 780,μ = 0.901 mm-1,Z = 3,R = 0.0760 and wR = 0.1730 for 3859 observed reflections(I > 2σ(I)).In this compound,Ni2+ cation is chelated by a phen molecule,one H2cit2-anion and one H2O molecule.The citric acid coordinates to the Ni2+ center through three functional groups:α-hydroxyl,α-carboxylate and β-carboxylate while another α-carboxylate forms hydrogen bond with surrounding H2O molecule.And the citric acid is doubly protonated.The temperature-dependent magnetic susceptibility data revealed that the compound is a paramagnetic material.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Manganese(Ⅱ) Polymer with a Two-dimensional Network Structure:[Mn(pzdc)(phen)]_n·nH_2O

A metal-organic coordination compound formulated as [Mn(pzdc)(phen)]n·nH2O 1 (H2pzdc=pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid,phen=1,10-phenanthroline) has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis,IR,TG and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group P21/n with a= 11.7689(18),b=11.7458(18),c=13.360(2),β=110.341(2)o,V=1731.7(5)3,C18H12MnN4O5,Mr=419.26,Dc=1.608 g/cm3,μ(MoKα)=0.803 mm-1,F(000)=852,Z=4,the final R=0.0323 and wR=0.0823 for 2831 observed reflections (I 2σ(I)).It exhibits an interesting two-dimen-sional network structure.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Copper(Ⅱ) Compound with 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid and Isonicotinamide:[Cu(4-hba)_2(inta)(H_2O)]·H_2O

A new copper(Ⅱ) compound has been prepared and fully characterized by elemen-tal analysis,IR,TG and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The compound [Cu(4-hba)2(inta)(H2O)]·H2O (4-hba=4-hydroxybenzoic acid,inta=isonicotinamide) 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group P21/c with a=7.590(5),b=11.027(5),c=23.761(5),β=102.5740(10)o,V=1974.1(16) 3,Mr=991.84,Z=2,Dc=1.669 g/cm3,F(000)=1020,μ=1.166 mm-1,R=0.0353 and wR=0.0604 for 3166 observed reflections (I 2σ(I)).In compound 1,the copper cation is penta-coordinated with two carboxylate oxygen atoms from two different 4-hba ligands,two oxygen atoms from two coordinated water molecules and one nitrogen atom from inta ligand,showing a slightly distorted square-pyramidal geometry.     

Synthesis and Structure of a Manganese(Ⅱ) Complex [Mn·(p-Methoxybenzoato)_2·(2,2'-bipy)·H_2O]·(p-methoxybenzoic Acid)

The title compound,{[MnL2·(2,2'-bipy)·H2O]·(HL)},has been synthesized (HL =p-methoxybenzoic acid,2,2'-bipy = 2,2'-bipyridine) by the reaction of MnCl2·6H2O with p-methoxybenzoic and 2,2'-bipyridine in an alcohol-water solution.It crystallizes in the triclinic system,space group P1 with a = 10.1138(5),b = 11.2811(5),c = 16.2210(8)(A),a = 77.5920(10),β= 72.1890(10),γ = 66.2320(10)°,Mr = 683.56,V= 1603.65(13) (A)3,Z= 2,Dc = 1.416 g/cm3,F(000)= 710,μ =0.473 mm-1,the final R = 0.0619 and wR = 0.1571 for 4724 observed reflections with I ＞ 2σ(I).The structure determined demonstrated that it is an isomeric modification of the structure reported before.The Mn atom is six-coordinated by two N and four O atoms,forming a distorted octahedral geometry.All Mn-O and Mn-N distances range from 2.113(3)～2.410(3) (A).There also.exists a dissociative p-methoxybenzoic acid beside the octahedron.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Photoluminescence of [Gd(C_6NO_2H_5)_3-(H_2O)_2]_(2n)·(nH_5O_2)(nHgCl_5)(2nHgCl_4)·(2nH_2O)

A heterometallic 4f-5d inorganic-organic metal-isonicotinato hybrid Gd(C6NO2H5)3-(H2O)22n·(nH5O2)(nHgCl5)(2nHgCl4)·(2nH2O) 1 has been synthesized via hydrothermal reaction and structurally characterized.Complex 1 crystallizes in the space group C2/c of monoclinic system with four formula units in a cell:a=24.234(8)=b=20.816(7)=c=15.333(3)=β=128.091(8)°=V=6088(3)3=C36H47Cl13Gd2Hg3N6O20=Mr=2260.92=Dc=2.467 g/cm3=S=0.896=μ(MoKα)=10.331 mm-1=F(000)=4216=R=0.0344 and wR=0.0629.The crystal structure analysis reveals that the title complex is characteristic of a one-dimensional chain-like structure.Photoluminescent investigation reveals that the title complex displays a broad and intense emission in the green region.     

A One-dimensional Manganese(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer with 4'-Hydroxybiphenyl-4-carboxylate as the Single Ligand:Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Luminescence

A new 1D coordination polymer,{[Mn2(4',4-hbc)4(4',4-Hhbc)2(H2O)]·H2O}n(4',4-Hhbc=4'-hydroxyl-biphenyl-4-carboxylic acid),has been hydrothermally synthesized and struc-turally characterized by elemental analysis,IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system,space group C2/c with a=52.421(10),b=7.5388(15),c=16.478(3),β=106.12(3)°,V=6256(2)3,Z=4,C78H62Mn2O21,Mr=1445.16,Dc=1.534g/cm3,μ(MoKα)=0.490mm-1,F(000)=2992,R=0.0764 and wR=0.2006 for 2984 observed reflections with I2σ(I).X-ray diffraction analyses reveal that the title compound is a one-dimensional infinite chain,in which the MnⅡ atom adopts a distorted octahedral geometry coordinated by four 4',4-hbc ligands,one 4',4-Hhbc ligand and one water molecule.Furthermore,the luminescent property of title compound was investigated.     

Synthesis,Characterization and Crystal Structure of an Inorganic-organic Composite Metatungstate:[Co(4,4′-bipy)_2(H_2O)_4](4,4′-H_2bipy)_2[H_2W_(12)O_(40)]·5.5H_2O

A novel hybrid compound [Co(4,4'-bipy)2(H2O)4](4,4'-H2bipy)2[H2W12O40]·5.5H2O has been synthesized from an acidified aqueous solution and characterized by elemental and thermal analyses,IR and UV spectroscopy,and single-crystal X-ray structure determination. Structure analysis indicates that the title compound is of monoclinic,space group C2/c,with a=21.315(9),b=15.303 (7),c=24.139(10),β=105.170(5)o,V=7599(6)3,Mr=3706.99,Z=4,F(000)=6616,Dc=3.231,μ=18.395 mm-1,R=0.0652 and wR=0.1594. X-ray crystallographic study shows that the title compound consists of one [Co(4,4'-bipy)2(H2O)4]2+ cation,two diprotonated 4,4'-bipyridine molecules,5.5 water molecules of crystallization,and one metatungstate polyoxoanion [H2W12O40]6-,which approaches an effective Td point symmetry. TG-DTA analysis indicates that the framework of the metatungstate polyoxoanion is collapsed at 587.0 ℃.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Co(Ⅱ) Complex with Taurine-5-methyl-2-hydroxyisophthalaldehyde Schiff Bases [Co(C_(13)H_(16)N_2O_7S_2)(H_2O)_3]_2·H_2O

The title complex CoL(H2O)32·H2O(C26H46N4O21S4Co2),where L = taurine-5-methyl-2-hydroxyisophthalaldehydes,has been synthesized and characterized by IR and X-ray diffraction analysis.The crystal of the complex belongs to the triclinic system,space group P1,with a = 11.197(4),b = 13.309(5),c = 14.486(5),α = 78.827(13),β = 70.547(11),γ = 81.058(13)°,Mr = 996.77,S = 1.08,V = 1987.2(13)3,Z = 2,Dc = 1.666 g/cm3,F(000)= 1032,μ = 1.131 mm?1,R = 0.0633 and wR = 0.1293.According to the structural analysis,the Co(Ⅱ)ion adopts a slightly distorted six-coordinated octahedral geometry.One N atom of the Schiff base of each molecule was hydrogenated to form hydrogen bond with O atom.Two coterminous molecules packed in one crystal water molecule are linked by intermolecular hydrogen bonds,thus generating an infinite chain constructed by hydrogen bonds.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,Fluorescence, Thermal Stability and Magnetic Properties of the Dinuclear Manganese(Ⅱ) Complex [Mn_2(L)_2(2,2'-bipy)_2(H_2O)_5]_2·3H_2O

A new dinuclear manganese complex [Mn2(L)2(2,2'-bipy)2(H2O)5]2·3H2O has been synthesized with Mn SO4·H2O, 2,2'-bibenzoic acid(H2L) and 2,2'-bipyridine(2,2'-bipy) in the mixed solvent ethanol and water. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P1 with a = 9.9944(10), b = 21.939(2), c = 25.628(3) ?, α = 108.429(3), β = 100.613(4), γ = 102.821(3)o, V = 4997.9(9) ?3, Dc = 1.355 g/cm3, Z = 2, F(000) = 2108, GOOF = 1.074, the R = 0.0626 and w R = 0.1531. The structure of the complex contains two [Mn2(L)2(2,2'-bipy)2] units, ten coordinated H2 O molecules and three uncoordinated H2 O molecules. The fluorescence, thermal stability and magnetic properties of the complex were investigated.     

Polymeric Iodoplumbate Incorporating Copper Iodide Complex Cation Layer:Structure and Theoretical Study of a New Semi-conductive Hybrid:{[Cu(Ⅱ)(bipy)_2I][PbI_3](H_2O)_2}_n

A new iodoplumbate polymer incorporating copper iodide complex cation {[Cu(Ⅱ)(bipy)2I][PbI3](H2O)2}n 1(bipy = 2,2'-bipyridine) has been synthesized and structurally determined.It crystallizes in the triclinic system,space group P1 with a = 7.979(4),b = 14.538(11),c = 15.853(8),α = 110.77(2),β = 97.955(18),γ = 104.88(2)°,V = 1607.3(17)3,Z = 2,C20H16CuI4N4O2Pb,Mr = 1122.72,Dc = 2.320 g/cm3,F(000) = 1006,μ(MoKα) = 9.753,the final R = 0.0627 and wR = 0.1741 for 4846 observed reflections with Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ).Structural analysis indicates that 1 consists of 2-D {[Cu(Ⅱ)(bipy)2I]}nn+ cation layers(based on π-π interaction and hydrogen bonds) and [PbI3]nn-polyanions.The C-H···I hydrogen bonds between {[Cu(Ⅱ)(bipy)2I]}nn+ cation layers and [PbI3]nn-polyanions lead to the formation of an interesting 3-D network.Optical absorp-tion spectrum indicates that 1 is a semiconductor,which is further validated by DFT calculation.Its electronic structure is also discussed.     

Synthesis and Single-crystal Structure of a Silver(Ⅰ) Carboxyarylphosphonate: [Ag(H_2BCP)(4,4'-bipy)]·2H_2O

The title compound, a novel Ag(Ⅰ) carboxyarylphosphonate [Ag(H2BCP)(4,4'- bipy)]·2H2O (H3BCP = p-H2O3PCH2C6H4COOH, 4,4'-bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine), was synthesized by a hydrothermal reaction and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It belongs to monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 5.7038(11), b = 22.397(4), c = 5.602(4) ?, β = 106.26(3)°, V = 1913.4(7) 3, Z = 4, C18H20N2O7PAg, Mr = 515.20, Dc = 1.788 g/cm3, μ = 1.182 mm-1, F(000) = 1040, the final R = 0.0404 and wR = 0.1216 for 4178 observed reflections with I 2σ(Ⅰ). In the structure, the Ag(Ⅰ) cations are bridged by 4,4'-bipy to give rise to 1D chains running along the b axis. These chains are linked further by the interactions of O (from BCP ligands) and Ag atoms to yield 2D layers. Hydrogen bonding interactions and weak π-π stacking interactions between 4,4'-bipy rings assemble such adjacent layers to generate a 3D supramolecular architecture.     

A Three-dimensional Supramolecular Complex {[Co(H2btec)(2,2'-bipy)(H2O)3]·H2O}n Assembled via Hydrogen Bonding and π-π Stacking Interactions

A new cobalt compound, {[Co(H2btec)(2,2'-bipy)(H2O)3]·H2O}n (1, H4btec =1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid, 2,2'-bipy = 2,2'-bipyridine), has been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR and X-ray powder diffraction. The crystal belongs to the triclinic system, space group P-1, with a = 7.230(3), b = 11.626(5), c =14.001(6) (A), α = 108.12(0)°, β= 95.85(0)°, V= 1095.33(157)(A)3, C20H20CoN2O12, Mr= 539.31,Z=2, Dc = 1.635 g/cm3,μ = 0.855 mm-1, F(000) = 554, R = 0.0427 and wR = 0.1042 for 3883 observed reflections (Ⅰ ＞ 2σ(Ⅰ)). The title compound features a discrete molecular structure, which is connected with each other through extensive O-H…O hydrogen bonds into an intricate 3D supramolecular network. Additionally, two different patterns of π-π stacking interactions further consolidate the framework.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Fluorescene of a One-dimensional Compound {CdI2（2,2＇-bipy）}n

The title compound, {CdI2(2,2'-bipy)}n, was prepared by the hydrothermal reaction of CdI2 and 2,2'-bipy in an aqueous solution, and its crystal structure was determined by X-ray single-crystal analysis. Crystallographic data for 1: C10H8N2CdI2, monoclinic system, space group C2/c, a = 16.927(1), b = 10.0925(7), c = 7.7422(3) (A), β = 106.0629(4)°, V = 1271.00(14)(A)3, Z = 4, F(000) = 944, μ = 6.546 mm-1, Dc= 2.730 g/cm3, Mr = 522.38, the final R = 0.0309 and wR = 0.0805 for 1310 observed reflections (I＞2σ(Ⅰ)). X-ray crystal structure analysis shows that the Cd atom is coordinated by four iodines and two N atoms from one 2,2'-bipy to form an 1-D chain-like structure through bridging iodines. The fluorescene of the title compound was also discussed.