Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a 1D Chained Coordination Polymer Containing One-dimensional Egg-like Channels： {[Cu2（C2O4）2（inta）4]（inta）}n （inta = Isonicotinamide）

A new one-dimensional copper coordination polymer chain has been prepared and fully characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,elemental analyses and IR spectroscopy. The compound {[Cu2(C2O4)2(inta)4](inta)}n1 crystallizes in the triclinic system,space group P1,with a=8.4722(5),b=10.9825(6),c=11.6128(6),α=104.8050(10),β=102.5740(10),γ= 109.6890(10)o,V=927.18(9)3,Mr=929.79,Z=1,Dc=1.665 g/cm3,F(000)=475,μ=1.231 mm-1,R=0.0453 and wR=0.1185 for 3290 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). Of the compound,the Cu center is octahedrally coordinated with oxalate acting as a tetra-dentate ligand coordinated to the copper atom and each inta serving as a terminal ligand by employing only one N-donor to coordinate with the Cu center. An infinite {Cu2(C2O4)2}∞ chain is formed along the c axis. Furthermore,the 1D chains are held together via extensive hydrogen-bonding interactions to generate a three-dimensional network with 1D channels (ca. 5.491×11.507) where inta molecules are filled.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Catalytic Properties of a 2D Cobalt(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer Based on Mixed Ligands

A new Co(II) metal-organic coordination polymer based on flexible bis(imidazole) and aromatic dicarboxylate co-ligands, namely [Co(bix)(nph)]n(H2nph = 3-nitrophthalic acid, bix = 1,4-bis(imidazole-1-ylmethyl)benzene), has been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, TG, IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 with a = 9.3767(14), b = 10.1451(15), c = 12.1488(17), α = 102.6450(10), β = 108.856(2), γ = 98.807(2)°, V = 1035.3(3)3, Z = 2, C22H17 Co N5O6, Mr = 506.34, Dc = 1.624 g/cm3, μ = 0.882 mm-1 and F(000) = 518. In the complex, the nph2- ligands connect neighbouring cobalt atoms to form binuclear [Co(nph)]2 subunits, which are linked by pairs of bix ligands to form a 2D honeycomb-like(6,3) network. In addition, the compound is further extended into a 3D supramolecular architecture by π···π stacking interactions. Moreover, the luminescence and catalytic properties of the complex are investigated.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Spectral Property of a Water-bridged Co(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer with 3-Flavonoxylacetic Acid Ligand

A new cobalt complex with flavonoid carboxylate ligand was synthesized and characterized. X-ray diffraction data revealed that the compound crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system, space group P2_1/c with a = 7.936(3), b = 21.475(7), c = 20.010(7) ?, β = 102.856(14)o, V = 3325(2) ?~3, Z = 4, C_(34)H_(32)CoO_(15), M_r = 739.53, D_c = 1.477 g/cm~3, F(000) = 1532, μ = 0.591 mm~(-1), R = 0.1123 and w R = 0.1419. In the crystal structure, the Co(Ⅱ) shows 6 coordination geometry, and the flavonoid ligand coordinated with the Co(Ⅱ) ion in a monodentate mode. Hydrogen bonding interactions and π-π stacking interactions lead to the three-dimensional stacking of crystal and increase its stability. Moreover, the thermal stability and luminescent properties of the complex are also investigated. The fluorescence of the complex shows a great reduction of the intensity than that of the ligand.     

SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND STRUCTURE OF [Co(DBP)_2·3Py]_2·2CHCl_3

The mixed ligand complex of cobalt with dibutylphosphate (HDBP) and pyridine has been synthesized. Elemental analysis yields the result that the formula of this compound is Co(DBP)_2·3Py·CHCl_3 (Py=pyridine). The thermal analsyis, visible spectra and magnetic properties of it have been studied as well. Single crystal structural analysis shows that the crystal is triclinic with space group P and the unit cell parameters are as follows:a=14.490(10), α=90.37(4)°,b=15.721(7), β=96.04(5)°,c=20.109(12), γ=105.63(4)°.The final R factor is 0.0773. Two Co atoms are connected by two bridging DBP groups to form a dinuclear molecule [Co(DBP)_2·3Py]_2 which has a C_s, symmetry. Each cell contains two dinuclear molecules and four chloroform molecules. The cobalt is coordinated in an octahedral arrangement by three oxygen atoms and three nitrogen atoms, of which one oxygen atom comes from a monodentate DBP group, two oxygen atoms from two bridging DBP groups, and the three nitrogen atoms from the three pyridi     

Antitumor Metallothiosemicarbazonate:Synthesis,Crystal Structure,Spectra and Antitumor Studies of Co(Ⅲ) Complex with Thiosemicarbazone Derivative of 2-Benzoylpyridine

The title complex Co(L)2Cl·4H2O I has been achieved via self-assembly by incorporating cobalt into 2-benzoylpyridine thiosemicarbazonate ligand, and characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectra, mass spectra and single-crystal X-ray diffraction study. The crystal crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/n, with a=10.227(3), b=17.363(4), c=17.459(4), β=100.408(4)o, V=3049.2(13)3, Z=4, Mr=677.08, Dc=1.475 g/cm3, μ(MoKα)=0.834 mm-1, F(000)=1400, the final R=0.0747 and wR=0.0896 for 1663 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The complex contains one six-coordinated cobalt ion connected by two thiosemicarbazone ligands which act as a tridentate ligand to coordinate with the center metal atoms via two pyridyl nitrogen atoms, two imine nitrogen atoms and two sulfur atoms giving rise to a mononuclear structure. Hydrogen bonds existing in the complex link the different com-ponents to stabilize the crystal structure. The antitumor activity of the title complex was tested against A549 lung cancer cell line. Complex I exhibits antitumor activity.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Photoluminescence Property of Ag(I) with N,N-dimethyl-4-(pyridine-4-yldiazenyl)aniline

A 2D plane coordination compound [Ag_2(Dpya)_2.(NO_3)_2]n was synthesized and characterized by FT-IR,elemental analysis and TG analysis.The red crystal was obtained via solvent diffusion method at room temperature and is slightly soluble in organic solvents.Its structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.It crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P1 with a = 10.7995(13),b = 7.4748(8),c = 18.364(2) ?,β = 98.916(4)o,V = 1464.5(3) ?~3,Z = 2,C_(26)H_(28)Ag_2N_(10)O_6,M_r = 792.32,Dc = 1.302 Mg/m~3,F(000) = 792,μ(Mo Ka) = 1.356 mm~(-1),R = 0.0575 and w R = 0.0826.The compound [Ag_2(Dpya)_2.(NO_3)_2]_n is a two-dimensional structure and there are two kinds of coordination configurations about the Ag atoms in the compound.The Ag(1) center is tetrahedrally coordinated with two O atoms of NO_3~-and two N atoms from the ligand Dpya.Meanwhile,the Ag(2) is five-coordinated by five O atoms from three NO_3~-anions.The Ag centers(Ag(1) and Ag(2)) connect to themselves as well as with each other by the bridging NO_3~-anions.And the coordination compound shows photoluminescence with an emission peak at 530 nm(λex = 450 nm) as the ligand Dpya.     

Self-assembly of a Mixed-valence Cu(Ⅰ)/Cu(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer Derived from a Conformationally Flexible Tripodal Phosphoric Trimide Ligand

Reaction of a tripodal ligand, N,N?,N??-tris(3-pyridinyl) phosphoric trimide(TPPA) and CuBr_2·2H_2O result in the assembly of a new polymeric copper coordination polymer, which was characterized by single-crystal diffraction, infrared spectroscopy and elemental analysis. The polymer crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P1 with a = 9.0964(5), b = 10.2592, c = 10.5822(8) ?, V = 933.01(9) ?~3, Z = 2, C_(30)H_(24)Br_4Cu_3N_(12)O_2P_2, M_r = 985.02, D_c = 1.753 g/cm~3, F(000) = 4072 and μ(MoKα) = 0.746 mm~(-1). The final R and w R are 0.0588 and 0.1329 for 4260 observed reflections with I 2σ(I). Cu(Ⅰ) is tetrahedrally coordinated and Cu(Ⅱ) center adopts square planar coordination geometry. Because of the flexibility of the TPPA ligands, the pyridyl rings rotate though a certain angle and three pyridyl rings on the same TPPA rotate by about 45° with respect to the central P=O groups. TPPA ligand acts as a tridentate ligand and is coordinated with three metal centers with its pyridyl donors to form a 2D-sheet like structure, and it is further connected by N–H···O and N–H···Br, resulting in a 3D network packing. Oxidation states of the metal center have been determined by bond valence sum calculation.     

SYNTHESIS AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE OF NOVEL BINUCLEAR COBALT COMPLEX WITH MIXED VALENCE STATE Co(Ⅰ)Co(Ⅱ) (μ-Ph_2Ppy)_2(μ-CO)_2Cl_3

A novel binuclear cobalt complex with mixed valence state Co(Ⅰ)Co(Ⅱ)(μ-Ph_2Ppy)_2(μ-CO)_2Cl_3 has been prepared, Ph_2Ppy=2-(diphenyl phosphino)pyridine, and its molecular structure determined by using 3569 independent reflections. The complex was crystallized in the orthorhomblc space group P2_1nb with a=13.32(1), b=14.31(1),c=18.94(2) and Z=4. The structure was solved by direct method and full-matrix least squares refinement carried out. The final R value is 0.072.If the Co-Co bond is not taken into account, two cobalt atoms exhibit a five-coordlnate reformed trigonal bipyramid configuration (formal oxidation state +1) and a six-coordinate reformed octahedral configuration (formal oxidation state +2), respectively. The Co-Co distance is 2.685(1). The molecule belongs to the C_(2v), point group. A new W-frame compound with mixed valence state Co(0)Co(Ⅰ)(μ-Ph_2Ppy)_2(μ-CO)(CO)Cl can be formed by reducing this complex.     

SUBSTITUTION REACTION OF LIGANDS IN TRINUCLEAR Mo CLUSTERS WITH "LOOSE COORDINATION SITE" AS WELL AS SYN-THESIS AND CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF Mo_3(μ_3-S) (μ-S)_3(dtp)_3(C_3H_4N_2)_3 (dtp)·(CH_3)_2CO

When trinuclear molybdenum cluster compound with "loose coordination site", Mo_3(μ_3-S)(μ-S)_3(μ-dtp)(dtp)_3·H_2O(A) (dtp=diethyldithiophos-phinato anion), is reacted with an excess of imidazole, the H_2O ligand and the bidentate bridging ligand μ-dtp are found to be simultaneously substituted by the imidazole to form the title compound. The title crystal belongs to the space group P(?), Z =2, with the following unit cell parameters: a=14.465(2), b=14.653(4), c=14.886(6), α=99.36(3),β=93.11(2),γ=114.29(2),V=2812(3). The crystalline compound consists of an ordered array of the cluster cation and dtp anion with acetone as packed molecule. The cation possesses a symmetry of C_3. Three Mo atoms form basically an equilateral triangle with three Mo—Mo bond lengths of 2.763 (1), 2.762(1), 2.756(1) respectively.     

SYNTHESIS,STRUCTURE,PROPERTIES AND QUANTUM-CHEMICAL STUDIES OF CUBANE-LIKE CLUSTER COMPOUND WITH ALL-CHELATING LIGANDS [(C_2H_5)_4N]_2{Fe_4S_4[S_2CN(C_2H_5)_2]_4}

Under anaerobic and water-free condition and pure dinitrogen atmosphere, the title com-pound has been synthesized from FeCl_2, (NH_4)_2WS_4, NaS_2CN(C_2H_5)_2 and (C_2H_5)_4NBr. Thecompound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group Cc with cell constants a = 22. 125(6)A,b = 11.313(3) A, c = 25.053(8) A, β= 118.05(2)°, V = 5534.2A~3, Z = 4. It contains cubane-like Fe_4S_4 core. Each Fe atom in the compound is coordinated by a disulfide-chelate ligand.The determination results of the Mossbauer spectrum arid XPS, and quantum-chemical cal-culation all show that the compound contains two kinds of Fe in different valence states butin an equal amount. The scheme of the formation reaction for the compound is given. Thespectra of IR and UV-vis, and redox properties for the compound are reported.     

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Co( Ⅱ ) Coordination Polymer [Co(μ-phth)(imi)2]n

A new cobalt( Ⅱ ) complex [Co(μ-phth)(imi)2]n (phth = o-phthalato, imi = imidazole)has been synthesized by the reaction of CoCl2 with disodium o-phthalate and imidazole. The crystal structure of the compound has been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal is of monoclinic system, space group Pn with a = 8.405(1), b = 9.995(1), c = 9.996(2) (A),β= 104.479(2),V= 813.0(2) (A)3, Dc= 1.467 g/cm3, C14H12N4O4Co, Mr= 359.21, F(000) = 366,μ = 1.079 mm-1, Z = 2, R = 0.0483 and wR = 0.1209 for 1583 observed reflections (Ⅰ＞ 2σ(Ⅰ)). In the title complex, the Co(Ⅱ) ions are bridged by o-phthalate ligands in a bidentate mode, producing a zigzag infinite chain structure. Each four-coordinated cobalt( Ⅱ ) center was coordinated by two oxygen atoms and two nitrogen atoms to give a distorted tetrahedral geometry. The chains are linked by hydrogen bonds between oxygen atoms belonging to carboxylate groups and hydrogen atoms of imidazole molecules, forming an unusual two-dimensional coordination polymer.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Characterization of a Sandwich-type Tungstophosphate,(1,3-H2dap)8H4[Co4(H2O)2(α-B-PW9O34)2] 2·5H2O

<正>A sandwich-type tungstophosphate, (1,3-H_2dap)_8H_4[Co_4(H_2O)_2(α-B- PW_9O_(34))_2]_2·5H_2O (1,3-dap = 1,3-diaminopropane), was hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR and UV spectroscopy. The title compound crystallizes in triclinic, space group P1 with a = 13.691(3), b = 17.744(4), c = 20.620(5), α =113.466(5), β = 91.184(5), γ = 104.223(5)°, V = 4414.3(17)~3, C_(24)H_(96)Co_8N_(16)O_(145)P_4W_(36), M_r = 10143.09, D_c = 3.816 g/cm~3, μ(MoKα) = 24.210 mm~(-1), F(000) = 4452, Z = 1, the final R = 0.0694 and wR = 0.1519 for 9910 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). The compound consists of two sets of tetra-transition metal-substituted sandwich frameworks, [Co_4(H_2O)_2(α-B-PW_9O_(34))_2]~(10-) having an inversion centre. Two lacunary α-B-[PW_9O_(34)]~(9-) Keggin units are linked by a rhomb-like Co_4O_(14)(H_2O)_2 cluster, in which the Co~(2+) ions are coordinated by one water molecule. Isolatedly protonated 1,3-H2dap~(2+) units act as counter-ions to interact with the [Co_4(H_2O)_2(α-B-PW_9O_(34))_2]~(10-) heteropolyanions via hydrogen bonds, resulting in a three-dimensional framework.     

Synthesis and Structure of a Novel 3-Fold Interpenetrating Three-dimensional Coordination Polymer：[Ni（Hbyip~（2-））（bix）_（0.5）（H_2O）]_n

A three-dimensional coordination polymer,[Ni(Hbyip2-)(bix)0.5(H2O)]n,has been hydrothermally synthesized.Each Ni2+ ion is five-coordinated by three carboxylate O atoms from three different 5-(benzoic acid-4-yldiazenyl)isophthalate(Hbyip2-) anions,one N atom from one 1,4-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene(bix) ligand and one O atom from an aqua ligand displaying a distorted square-pyramid.Each Ni atom is defined by three Hbyip2-anions and each Hbyip2-anion adopts a tris(mono-dentate) ligand coordinating to three Ni2+ ions affording a 36-membered inorganic ring.These rings are further arranged into an undulated two-dimensional layer parallel to the(101) plane.Adjacent two-dimensional networks are linked by bix ligands into a three-dimensional {63,83}{63} framework with a large channel(ca.26.3 × 13.6) along the [100] direction.Each individual {63,83}{63} network interpenetrates with two others in a parallel fashion to generate a 3-fold interpenetrating network.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of One 3D Coordination Polymer of Cobalt(II) Achieved from 1,1′-Biphenyl-2,2′,6,6′-tetracarboxylic Acid Ligand

<正>A new three-dimensional coordination polymer {[Co(BPTC)_(0.5)(bix)]·(H_2O)}_n (1, H4BPTC = 1,1′-biphenyl-2,2′,6,6′-tetracarboxylic acid, bix = 1,3-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-benzene) has been synthesized by the hydrothermal method and characterized by IR, elemental analysis, and single-crystal X-ray analysis. The crystal is of orthorhombic, space group Pbcn with a = 13.2975(10), b = 13.8424(12), c = 22.6367(17), CoC_(22)H_(19)N_4O_5, M_r = 478.34, V = 4166.7(6) ~3, D_c = 1.525 g/cm~3, F(000) = 1968, μ = 0.867 mm~(-1), S = 1.023 and Z = 8. The final R = 0.0683 and wR = 0.1529 for 3655 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). In the title complex, the 2D Co-BPTC layer is formed through self-assembly of Co(II) ions and bridging BPTC~(4-) ligands in a molar ratio of 2:1. The metal-organic lattice layers are further united together through the second bridging ligand bix to form a 3D metal-organic framework. The thermal stability of the title complex was studied by thermal gravimetric (TG) and differential thermal analysis (DTA).     

THE STUDY OF SPECTRA AND X-RAY CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF A NOVEL BIONICS INSECTICIDE——(CH_3)_2NHCH(CH_2S_2O_3)_2Na·H_2O

IR and NMR spectra of novel bionics insecticide—C_5NS_4O_6H_(12)Na·H_2O have been studied. The molecular and crystal structures of the compound also have been determined. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C_(2h)~5, - P2_1/n with α= 8.0972. (9) , b =16.262(4), c = 10.370(3), β= 94.26(2)° and z = 4.The result shows that N atom in this compound captures a proton to form HN~ group, Na~ is in statistical disorder. Therefore, the structural formula of tho compound is (CH_3)_2HN~ —CH(CH_2S_2O_3~-)_2·1/2 (Na~ )_2·H_2O.     

Synthesis,Structure and Slow Magnetization Relaxation of Co(Ⅱ) Complexes from a Flexible Imidazole-based Ligand

The employment of a flexible imidazole-based ligand(H_2L), condensed from 1 Himidazole-2-carbaldehyde and 1,2-bis(aminooxy)ethane, and Co~(2+) salt has led to the formation of Co(Ⅱ) complexes [Co(H_2L)_2Cl]Cl·4CH_3OH(1) and [Co(H_2L)(NCS)_2]_2·2C_4H_(10)O(2), in the presence of different anions, i.e, Cl-and SCN-, respectively. Single-crystal X-ray analyses show that complex 1 with a square pyramid(C_(4v)) local environment exhibits a two-dimensional(2D)layered(4,4)-net framework and complex 2 displays a dinuclear molecule box with a T_d local environment. By comparison between complexes 1 and 2, the versatile configuration of ligand including cis-and trans-form isomer has a significant effect on the structures of the resulting complexes. The magnetic properties of 1 and 2 are also investigated. The ac magnetic susceptibility revealed that 2 exhibits the characteristic of slow magnetization relaxation.     

A Novel Two-dimensional Lead(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer Based on Dinuclear Lead(Ⅱ) Unit Containing(5-Chloro-quinolin-8-yloxy) Acetate

A novel two-dimensional lead(II) coordination polymer 1, [C11H7Cl2NO3Pb]n, has been prepared by solvothermal reaction of new bridging ligand(5-chloro-quinolin-8-yloxy)acetic acid(HL) with PbCl2, and its structure was characterized by IR, elemental analysis, TG-DTA and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal is of monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 16.7603(7), b = 8.6907(4), c = 8.4745(3), β = 101.1110(11)°, C11H7Cl2NO3 Pb, Mr = 479.27, V = 1211.25(9)3, Z = 4, Dc = 2.628 g/cm3, F(000) = 880, μ = 14.367 mm-1, R = 0.0173 and wR = 0.0508. The asymmetric unit contains one lead(II) cation, one(5-chloro-quinolin-8-yloxy)acetate(L) ligand and a chloride ion. The PbII center is hepta-coordinated in a distorted pentagonal bipyramidal geometry. The coordination sphere of the Pb atom is completed by two oxygen atoms and one nitrogen atom of the same L ligand, two bridging chloride ions and two bridging oxygen atoms of two adjacent L ligands. Two PbII centers are linked by the two L ligands to form a C2-symmetric dimer unit with a planar [Pb2O2] ring. Each dimer unit acts as a secondary building unit(SBU) and links adjacent four dimer units by the chloride atoms and oxygen atoms of carboxylate groups of L, forming a two-dimensional array. Such two-dimensional layers are packed through intermolecular C–H···Cl hydrogen bonds into a three-dimensional supramolecular structure. When the dimer unit is viewed as a 4-connected node, 1 is simplified as a 4-nodal 2-D network with square lattices of the diagonal lengths to be 6.079(1). The fluorescence emission peak of complex 1 appears near 407 nm.     

A CLUSTER COMPOUND WITH DI-ENDOXYGEN LIGANDS——THE CRYSTAL AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE OF [Fe(MOS_4O)_2][N(C_2H_5)_4]3

[Fe(MoS_4O)_2] [N(C_2H_3)_4]_3 cluster compound with di-end-oxygen ligands has been prepared and characterized by the X-ray diffraction method. The compound crystallizes in a monoclinic space group P2_1/n with lattice parameters a=13.019(4), b=16.959(5), c=18.234(5), β=97.34(2)(°), Z=4. The final agreement factors are R=0.0740, Rw=0.0598. The terminal bond length, Mo-S_t and bridged one, MO-S_b for the compound are much longer than the counterpart without end-oxygen ligand. It possibly suggests that low valence of molybdenum and smaller electronegativity of sulphur than oxygen lead to the charge transfer as S→Mo→O.     

Crystal Structure and Magnetic Properties of a Dinuclear Terbium Compound Tb_2(μ_2-anthc)_4(anthc)_2(1,10-phen)_2

A dinuclear Tb(Ⅲ) compound, Tb_2(μ_2-anthc)_4(anthc)_2(1,10-phen)_2(1, Hanthc = 9-anthracenecarboxylic acid and 1,10-phen = 1,10-phenanthroline), was synthesized under solvothermal condition and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P1, with a = 12.5061(12), b = 13.3168(10), c = 15.0079(12) ?, α = 110.620(7), β = 102.941(7), γ = 107.036(7)o, V = 2081.8(3) ?~3, Z = 1, C_(114)H_(70)N_4O_(12)Tb_2, M_r = 2005.58, D_c = 1.600 g/cm~3, μ = 1.759 mm~(-1), F(000) = 1008, the final R = 0.0294 and w R = 0.0608 for 8900 observed reflections with I 2s(I). In compound 1, two Tb(Ⅲ) ions are linked by four carboxylate groups of the bridging anthc– ligands to give a dinuclear Tb_2(μ_2-anthc)_4 unit wherein each Tb(III) ion is further capped by a terminal anthc– ligand and a 1,10-phen ligand in a chelating fashion. Detailed direct-current and alternating-current susceptibility measurements showed no slow magnetism relaxation phenomenon was observed for 1.     

Syntheses, Crystal Structures and Magnetism of Two New Coordination Polymers [Ni（bix）2Cl2]n and [Co（bix）Cl2]n

The self-assembly reactions of MIICl2 (M = Ni, Co) with the flexible bix ligand [bix = 1,4-bis(imidazole-1-ylmethyl)benzene] yielded a 2D network [NiII(bix)2Cl2]n 1 and a 1D chain [CoII(bix)Cl2]n 2. Their crystal structures have been determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis. Complex 1 characters a two-dimensional grid-type structure and crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 7.7231(7), b = 12.7787(9), c = 13.9374(13) , β = 105.419(4)o, C28H28Cl2N8Ni, Mr = 606.19, Ζ = 2, V = 1326.0(2) 3, Dc = 1.518 g/cm3, μ = 0.969 mm-1, F(000) = 628, R = 0.0429 and wR = 0.0783 for 2503 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). Compound 2 is a one-dimensional chain and crystallizes in orthorhombic, space group Pbca with a = 11.3696(6), b = 10.2128(6), c = 14.4943(9) , C14H14Cl2CoN4, Mr = 368.12, Z = 4, V = 1683.01(17) 3, Dc = 1.453 g/cm3, μ = 1.334 mm-1, F(000) = 748, R = 0.0317 and wR = 0.0800 for 1778 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). Magnetic properties of the title complexes were also investigated.