Crystal Structure,Thermal Behavior and Magnetic Properties of a New Copper（Ⅱ） Complex Based on Biphenyl-2,5,2＇,5＇-tetracarboxylic Acid

A new coordination polymer,[Cu2(bptc)(2,2'-bpy) 2(H2O)]·H2O(2,2'-bpy = 2,2'-bipyridine,H4bptc = biphenyl-2,5,2',5'-tetracarboxylic acid) ,has been synthesized under hydrother-mal conditions. The structure was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,elemental analysis,IR spectra and thermogravimetric analysis. It crystallizes in triclinic,space group P1 with a = 10.6447(12) ,b = 11.0191(12),c = 16.1253(18) ,α = 79.538(2),β = 88.0720(10) ,γ = 61.6650(10) °,V = 1634.1(3) 3,C36H26Cu2N4O10,Mr = 801.69,Z = 2,Dc = 1.629 g/cm3,μ(MoKα) = 1.370 mm-1,F(000) = 816.0,R = 0.0418 and wR = 0.1135 for 4416 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I) . X-ray analysis shows that the title complex exhibits 1D wavelike [Cu2(bptc) ]n chains with two types of diamond-shaped pores. These 1D chains are linked into a 3D supramolecular structure via O-H···O,C-H···O interactions and weak π···π stacking interactions. There exist H-bonded helices in a right-and left-handed sequence by turns in a 2D layer. Moreover,thermal stability has been studied and magnetic measurements show antiferromagnetic interactions for this complex.     

A New Cadmium（Ⅱ） Coordination Polymer Incorporating a 3D Framework with 1D Channels Bridged by Flexible Cyclohexane-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylate Ligand

The hydrothermal reaction of Cd(OAc)2·2H2O, 4,4'-bpy and cyclohexane-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylic acid (H4L) yields a three-dimensional (3D) coordination porous framework [Cd2LI(4,4'-bpy)1.5(H2O)2]n·2nH2O, which was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction (MoKα radiation, λ = 0.71073), elemental analysis and IR. This complex crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 25.951(3), b = 11.6618(12), c = 20.046(2) , β = 114.863(2)o, V = 5504.4(10) 3, Z = 8, Dc = 1.900 g/cm3, Mr = 787.30, μ = 1.615 mm-1, F(000) = 3128, the final R = 0.0978 and wR = 0.1780. The structure of the complex is a 3D coordination Cd-carboxylate framework consisting of 1D hexagonal channels along the c-axis filled with the bridging 4,4'-bpy ligands. The 4,4'-bpy ligands with two kinds of conformations are located alternately in the channels through coordination and hydrogen interactions to support the whole porous framework, in which the conformation-flexible cyclohexane-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylate ligand adopts the I (e,a,a,e) conformation and acts as a pentadentate ligand to connect five Cd(Ⅱ) atoms via the carboxylate groups in different coordination modes.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Theoretical Calculation of 1,1＇,5,5＇-Tetramethyl-2,2＇-diphenyl-4,4＇-[i-phenylene-bis（methylidy-nenitrilo）]di-1H-pyrazol-3（2H）-one

1,1',5,5'-Tetramethyl-2,2'-diphenyl-4,4'-[i-phenylenebis(methylidynenitrilo)]di-1H-pyrazol-3(2H)-one was synthesized and characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis.The crystal crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P21/c with a = 6.1375(1),b = 24.6571(4),c = 17.7487(3) ,β = 94.781(1)°,V = 2676.62(8) 3,C30H28N6O2,Mr = 504.58,Z = 4,Dc = 1.252 g/cm3,F(000) = 1064,μ = 0.081 mm-1,R = 0.0463 and wR = 0.1153(I > 2σ(I)).Theoretical studies of the title compound were carried out by density functional theory(DFT) BLYP method,using ADF program package.It indicates that N(26) and N(41) are active sites of the title compound.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Luminescent Properties of [Zn（bipy）_2（H_2O）_4]·L·3H_2O

A novel coordination complex [Zn(bipy)2(H2O)4]·L·3H2O (1, bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine, LHNa = aniline-2,5-disulfonic acid monosodium salt) has been synthesized from LHNa by using hydrothermal method and structurally characterized. The result indicates that complex 1 belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 20.392(3), b = 7.4052(12), c = 23.843(3) , β = 116.253(10)°, V = 3.2291(8) 3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.553 g·cm-3, μ = 0.962 mm-1, F(000) = 1568, and the final R = 0.0497 and wR = 0.1290. The complex 1 has a 0-D discrete structure, and generates an infinite 3-D network with the aid of O–H…O hydrogen bonds and π-π interactions.     

配位聚合物[Mn(4,4′-bpy)_(1.5)(H_2O)_3](ClO_4)·(4,4′-bpy)(L)·H_2O的水热合成和晶体结构(英文)

The title compound, [Mn(4,4'-bpy)1.5(H2O)3](ClO4)·(4,4'-bpy)(L)·H2O(1), where L=2,4,6-trimethylbenzoic acid, was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal is of triclinic, space group P1 with a=2.929 9(6) nm, b=1.036 4(2) nm, c=8.222 0(1) nm, α=105.300(2)°, β=97.495(2)°, γ=91.118(2)°, V=1.884 0(4) nm3, Z=2, Mr=780.10, Dc=1.375 g·cm-3, μ=0.483 mm-1, F(000)=812, R=0.055 4, wR=0.135 2. The Mn atoms are octahedrally coordinated by three N atoms of three 4,4'-bipyridine ligands and three O atoms of water. The complex shows a one-dimensional chain structure bridged by water and 4,4'-bipyridine molecules. CCDC: 615707.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel Dinuclear Co(Ⅱ) Complex:[Co2(2,2'-bpy)_2(μ-L)_2(L)_2(μ-H_2O)](HL=4-Chlorobenzoic Acid)

A new 4-chlorobenzoic acid bridge Co(Ⅱ) complex [Co2(2,2'-bpy)2(μ-L)2(L)2(μ-H2O)] (HL=4-chlorobenzoic acid) has been obtained by hydrothermal synthesis,and X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis shows that it crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group C2/c with a=22.537(5),b=16.212(3),c=15.306(3) ,β=124.37(3)°,V=4616.1(16) 3,Mr=1070.45,Dc=1.540 g/cm3,Z=4,μ=1.012 mm-1,F(000)=2176,the final R=0.0338 and wR=0.0810. The title complex is composed of dinuclear [Co2(2,2'-bpy)2(μ-L)2(L)2(μ-H2O)] molecules. Each Co(Ⅱ) atom is coordinated by two nitrogen atoms from one 2,2'-bipyridine ligand,three oxygen atoms from three 4-chlorobenzoic ions and another oxygen atom from one water molecule. The two Co(Ⅱ) atoms are connected by two 4-chlorobenzoic ions and one bridged water molecule. The dinuclear molecules are interlinked by hydrogen bond and π-π stacking interactions into a three-dimensional supramolecular network.     

Structures of 1-（3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl）-2-（3,4-dimethoxyphenyl） ethanone and Its Hydrate Complex

The title compounds, C16H16O5 (I) and C16H16O5·H2O (II), were structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound I crystallizes in monoclinic space group P21/c with a = 10.5574(10), b = 8.3576(9), c = 16.5528(16) , β = 91.762(3)°, Z = 4, R = 0.0524 and wR = 0.1084. The molecules are jointed into a chain by intermolecular O-H···O and C-H···O hydrogen bonds, which form layers parallel to (001). The chains run along the [110] and [110] directions alternatively layer by layer, and are assembled into a network by intermolecular O-H···O (carboxyl) hydrogen bonds. On the other hand, the hydrate complex (II) crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 with a = 5.1451(2), b = 10.4583(4), c = 14.8267(5) , α = 70.900(2), β = 82.478(2), γ = 81.359(2)°, Z = 2, R = 0.0393 and wR = 0.0983. The molecules are linked into infinite two-dimensional ribbons by O-H···O (carbonyl) and solvent-bridged O-H···O hydrogen bonds.     

Crystal Structure of 6,6＇-（3,3＇,5,5＇-Tetra-tert-butylbiphenyl-2,2＇-diyl）bis（oxy）didibenzo-[d,f]-[1,3,2]dioxaphosphepine

The title complex,6,6-(3,3,5,5-tetra-tert-butylbiphenyl-2,2-diyl)bis(oxy)di-di-benzo[d,f]-[1,3,2] dioxaphosphepine(C52H56O6P2·C6H14,Mr = 881.99),was synthesized,and the structure was determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction.The crystal belongs to the orthor-hombic system,space group Pbca,with a = 11.8400(13),b = 25.381(3),c = 34.243(4) ,V = 10290(2)3,Z = 8,Dc = 1.139 g/cm3,μ = 0.131 mm-1,T = 152(2) K,F(000) = 3768,the final R = 0.0773 and wR = 0.1820 for 9721 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I).The neighboring two molecules form a dimmer by face-to-face π…π interactions.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a 2-D Hydrogen-bonded Supramolecular Network {[Cu_4(OH)_4(2,2'-bpy)_4(bqdc)]·2ClO_4}_n

The title compound {[Cu4(OH)4(2,2'-bpy)4(bqdc)]·2ClO4}n 1 (bqdc = 2,2'-biquino- line-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid) has been synthesized by hydrothermal method. Its crystal structure is of triclinic, space group P1 with a = 7.6561(5), b = 12.4652(8), c = 15.7501(10) , α = 80.0480(10), β = 87.7900(10), γ = 74.0800(1)o, V = 1423.65(16) 3, Z = 2, C30H23ClN5O8Cu2, Mr = 744.06, Dc = 1.736 g/cm3, μ = 1.651 mm─1, F(000) = 754, the final R = 0.0421 and wR = 0.1163 for 4973 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). In 1, tetra-copper chair-like clusters of [Cu4(OH)4(2,2'-bpy)4]4+ are connected by bqdc ligands to form one-dimensional chains, which are further connected by hydrogen bonds to generate a two-dimensional supramolecular network .     

Ionothermal Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two Cobalt（Ⅱ） Compounds：Co（2,2＇-bpy）_2Br_2 and Co（1,10-phen）_2Br_2

Two cobalt(Ⅱ) compounds,Co(2,2-bpy) 2 Br 2 (1,2,2-bpy=2,2-bipyridyl) and Co(1,10-phen) 2 Br 2 (2,1,10-phen=1,10-phenanthroline),have been prepared under ionothermal reactions using the 1-propyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide ionic liquid solvent.Single-crystal X-ray analyses reveal that 1 crystallizes in a monoclinic space group P2 1 /c,with a=8.5509(13),b=14.804(2),c=15.650(2),β=97.119(2) o,V=1965.8(5) 3,Z=4,C 20 H 16 Br 2 N 4 Co,M r=531.12,D c=1.795 g/cm 3,μ=4.950 mm-1,F(000)=1044,the final R=0.0467 and wR=0.0736 for 2291 observed reflections with I > 2σ(Ⅰ).Complex 2 crystallizes in a monoclinic space group P2 1 /n,with a=10.4237(8),b=16.8657(12),c=12.4945(9)b,β=102.110(1) o,V=2147.7(3) 3,Z=4,C 24 H 16 Br 2 N 4 Co,M r=579.16,D c=1.791 g/cm 3,μ=4.540 mm-1,F(000)=1140,the final R=0.0431 and wR=0.1042 for 3470 observed reflections with I > 2σ(Ⅰ).The mononuclear molecules of 1 are linked by the C-H···Br hydrogen bonds and π-π interactions to form a three-dimensional supramolecular framework structure.The C-H···Br hydrogen bonds and π-π interactions link the mononuclear molecules of 2 to give a two-dimensional layer structure.     

Crystal Structure and Magnetic Property of a Two-dimensional Manganese Compound [Mn(PhCOO)_2(4,4'-bipyridine)]_n

A new two-dimensional polymeric manganese compound [Mn(PhCOO)2(4,4'-bi-pyridine)]n 1 has been prepared and structurally characterized by X-ray diffraction. The complex crystallizes in space group Pbcn with a = 18.7158(2), b = 11.6919(3), c = 9.4799(2) , V = 2074.42(7) 3, Z = 4, Mr = 453.34, Dc = 1.452 g/cm3, μ = 0.670 mm-1 and F(000) = 932. The final refinement gave R = 0.0458 and wR = 0.1439 for 1358 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The complex consists of repeating units of Mn(PhCOO)2(4,4'-bipyridine). Each Mn center is six-coordinated by four carboxylate O atoms of four benzoate anions and two pyridyl N atoms from bipy ligands to furnish a slightly distorted octahedral geometry. The two adjacent Mn atoms are connected by a pair of μ1,3-carboxylate groups to form infinite chains, which are further interlinked by bipy to complete a 2D grid network. The magnetic property of the polymeric complex has also been investigated.     

Synthesis and Structure of a Ruthenium（Ⅱ）-dithiocarbamate Complex [RuH（CO）（PPh_3）_2（4-ClPhNHCS_2）]·C_6H_（14）

The title complex [RuH(CO)(PPh3)2(4-ClPhNHCS2)]·C6H14 has been prepared and characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis.It crystallizes in the triclinic system,space group P1 with a = 11.0817(2),b = 14.3889(2),c = 15.2136(2) ,α = 71.018(1),β = 74.911(1),γ = 85.146(1)°,V = 2214.86(6) 3,Z = 2,Mr = 900.4,Dc = 1.350 g/cm3,Mr = 900.40,μ(MoKα) = 0.616 mm-1,F(000) = 926,S = 1.016,the final R = 0.0478 and wR = 0.0947 for 6828 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I) and 505 variables.The molecular structure of 1 consists of one neutral complex [RuH(CO)(PPh3)2(4-ClPhNHCS2)] and one hexane solvent molecule.The geometry around ruthenium is pseudo-octahedral with two trans-binding PPh3 ligands and one chelating bidentate 4-ClPhNHCS2- ligand via two sulfur atoms.The average Ru-S,Ru-P and Ru-H bond lengths are 2.4824(8),2.3495(8) and 1.71(2),respectively.The electrochemical properties of 1 have been studied in CH2Cl2 solution by cyclic voltammetry.     

A New 1D Zinc Coordination Polymer Constructed by 1-Naphthylacetate and 4,4＇-bpy：Synthesis,Structure and Luminescent Property

One new zinc coordination polymer,[Zn(NAA)2(4,4'-bpy)]n(1,HNAA = 1-naphthaleneacetic acid,4,4'-bpy = 4,4'-bipyridine),has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis,IR spectroscopy,thermogravimetric analysis(TGA),and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Coordination polymer 1 is of monoclinic system,space group Cc with a = 9.8720(6),b = 16.7397(9),c = 17.0371(12) ,β = 104.8080(10)°,V = 2721.9(3)3,C34H26N2O4Zn,Z = 4,Mr = 591.94,Dc = 1.444 g/cm3,μ(MoKα) = 0.946 mm-1,F(000) = 1224,the final R = 0.0282 and wR = 0.0720 for 3300 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I).1 exhibits an interesting one-dimensional chain structure.Furthermore,the luminescent property of 1 has also been investigated.     

Synthesis,Structure and Luminescent Property of a New Zn(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer Based on 1,3,5-Benzenetricarboxylate and 4,4'-Bipyridine Ligands

A new Zn(II) coordination polymer [Zn3(BTC)2(4,4'-bpy)(CO)2]n(1, H3 BTC =1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid, 4,4'-bpy = 4,4'-bipyridine) has been prepared through urothermal reaction of zinc nitrate hexahydrate with 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid and 4,4'-bipyridine, and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, TGA and powder XRD, and its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c, with a = 10.262(3), b = 18.838(5), c =15.083(4) A, β = 99.203(4)o, V = 2878.3(14) A3, C30H14Zn3N2O14, Mr = 822.54, Z = 4, Dc = 1.898g/cm3, μ = 2.561 mm-1, F(000) = 1640, R = 0.0363 and w R = 0.0932 for 2828 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)). X-ray analysis shows that the asymmetric unit of the title compound contains two crystallographically unique Zn(II) atoms which are connected by BTC3- ligands and 4,4'-bpy coligands to form a 3D framework with 1D channels. The solid luminescence of ligand and the title complex was also studied at room temperature.     

Synthesis,Structure and Photoluminescence of （CH_3-4,4＇-H_2bipy）-（HgCl_4） with CH_3-4,4＇-H_2bipy Generated in Situ

A novel viologen(4,4'bipyridinium)-based complex (CH3-4,4'-H2bipy)(HgCl4) (1),in which the CH3-4,4'-H2bipy (MQ2+) was generated in situ,has been synthesized via hydrothermal reaction and structurally characterized. Complex 1 crystallizes in the space group P21/c of monoclinic system with four formula units in a cell:a = 8.1848(6),b = 21.809(2),c = 9.0285(6) ,β = 107.377(1)°,V = 1538.0(2) 3,C11H11Cl4HgN2,Mr = 513.61,Dc = 2.218 g/cm3,S = 1.009,μ(MoKα) = 10.685 mm-1,F(000) = 956,R = 0.0360 and wR = 0.0812. The crystal structure analysis reveals that the title complex features an isolated structure based on a CH3-4,4'-H2bipy moiety and a mercury atom terminally bound by four chlorine atoms. Photoluminescence investigation reveals a strong emission in blue region,which may originate from π→π* charge-transfer interaction of the CH3-4,4'-H2bipy moiety.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Characterization of a New Mixed-valence Cu（Ⅰ）/Cu（Ⅱ） Complex [Cu（bipy）（Me2dtc）CuI2]n

A new one-dimensional mixed-valence Cu(Ⅰ)/Cu(Ⅱ) complex [Cu(bipy)(Me2dtc)CuI2]n 1 (bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine and Me2dtc = N,N-dimethyldithiocarbamate) has been synthesized under solution condition, and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum, single-crystal X-ray diffraction and magnetic property. The crystal belongs to the tetragonal system, space group P4122 with a = b = 11.6504(16), c = 13.466(3) , V = 1827.8(5) 3, Z = 4, Dc = 2.389 g/cm3, Mr = 657.27, λ(MoKa) = 0.71073 , μ = 5.931 mm·1, F(000) = 1236, the final R = 0.0483 and wR = 0.1245. A total of 2102 unique reflections were collected, of which 2009 with I > 2σ(I) were observed. 1 consists of polymeric [CuII2]nnanions and [CuII(bipy)(Me2dtc)]+ cations. It is interesting that the cations of 1 interact through π-π stacking interactions after rotating 90° to form one-dimensional chains parallel to the anion chains. The magnetic study indicates antiferromagnetic behavior for this complex.     

Synthesis,Structure,Electrochemistry and Fluorescence Properties of a One-dimensional Coordination Polymer {[Cd[μ-(4,4′-dps)]_2(H_2O)_2]·(4-abs)_2(H_2O)_2}_n

A new cadmium(II) compound, {[Cd[μ-(4,4'-dps)]2(H2O)2]·(4-abs)2(H2O)2}n 1 (4,4'-dps = 4,4'-dipyridylsulfide, 4-abs = deprotonated 4-amino benzenesulfonic acid), has been synthesized and structurally characterized. It belongs to the orthorhombic system, space group Pbcn with a = 19.950(3), b = 10.6381(13), c = 18.055(2) , V = 3831.8(8) 3, Z = 4, C32H36CdN6O10S4, Mr = 905.31, F(000) = 1848, μ = 0.850 mm-1, Dc = 1.569 Mg/m3 , the final R = 0.0238 and wR = 0.0589 for 3080 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). Complex 1 is a one-dimensional linear chain coordination polymer and the repeat unit is comprised of doubly charged cadmium complex cation, uncoordinated 4-aminobenzene sulfonate anions and water molecules. The cadmium(II) ion adopts a six-coordinate distorted octahedral geometry. Complex 1 is stabilized and linked into a three-dimensional layered structure through intermolecular O–H···O and N–H···O hydrogen bonds together with electrostatic force. The cyclic voltammograms and fluorescence spectrum of 1 were also measured. It shows one irreversible redox process and emits a very strong and sharp fluorescent band at about 341 nm.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Luminescence Property of [Co(hmz)_2(H_2O)_4]·2H_2O

A new mononuclear Co(II) complex, [Co(hmz)2(H2O)4]·2H2O, has been synthesized by the reaction of Co(CH3COO)2·4H2O with 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-5-mercaptotetrazole (Hhmz). It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 13.502(5), b = 6.718(3), c = 13.972(6) , β = 117.532(4)o, V = 1123.9(8) 3, Z = 2, M r = 553.45, F(000) = 570, Dc = 1.635 g/cm3, μ = 1.008 mm–1, the final R = 0.0272 and wR = 0.0684 for 2194 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). The Co(II) is six-coordinated by two nitrogen atoms from two hmz–1 ligands and four water molecules, forming an octahedral geometry. The intermolecular hydrogen bonding and offset-panel π-π stacking interactions between the adjacent molecules extend the compound into a three- dimensional supramolecular framework. The title compound emits strong blue fluorescent light (λem(max) = 427 nm) at room temperature and is red-shifted compared with free ligand Hhmz (λem(max) = 342 nm).     

Nitration of 2,2＇-Dinitro-4,4＇-biphenyldicarboxylic Acid at High Concentration of Sulfuric and Nitric Acids

Nitration of 4,4'-biphenyldicarboxylic acid(BPDC) was studied and an aromatic carboxylic acid containing four nitro groups was synthesized and characterized through elemental analysis and IR spectra.Crystal structure of TNBPDC(TNBPDC = 2,2',6,6'-tetranitro-4,4'-biphenyl dicarboxylic acid) was determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction.The title compound(C20H20N6O14,Mr = 600.42) crystallizes in tetragonal,space group I41/a with a = 9.8774(1),b = 9.8774(1),c = 25.335(7) ,V = 2471.7(8) 3,Z = 4,Dc = 1.613 g/cm3,F(000) = 1240,μ(MoKα) = 0.142 mm-1,T = 294(2) K,the final R = 0.0797 and wR = 0.2177 for 554 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I).In this crystal,there exist a number of H-bonds which link the molecules to form a three-dimensional infinite network structure.The thermal decomposition of the title compound has been carried out through DSC and TG-DTG analyses at a heating rate of 10 ℃/min.The results indicate that the compound has high heat-resistant stability.     

Synthesis and Structure Characterization of a Tetranuclear Manganese(Ⅲ) Complex:[Mn_4O_2(O_2CMe)_6(MeOH)_2(dbm)_2]·2MeCOOH·2CH_2Cl_2

The title compound, [Mn4O2(O2CMe)6(MeOH)2(dbm)2]·2MeCOOH·2CH2Cl2 (Hdbm = dibenzoylmethane), has been synthesized and structurally determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to triclinic, space group P1, with a = 10.729(3), b = 12.269(3), c = 13.085(4) , α = 106.367(3), β = 107.643(2), γ = 94.771(2)o, V = 1547.9(7) 3, Z = 1, C50H64Cl4Mn4O24, Mr = 1410.57, Dc = 1.513 g/cm3, F(000) = 724, Rint = 0.0147, T = 293(2) K and μ = 1.046 mm–1. The final R = 0.0359 and wR = 0.0938 for 5791 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The structure of the complex consists of one [Mn4(μ3-O)2]8+ core with four coplanar Mn atoms disposed in an extended “butterfly-like” arrangement and two O atoms triply bridging each “wing”, and the peripheral ligation is provided by six μ2-MeCO2– , two terminal μ2-dbm– groups at the two ends of the molecule, and two MeOH molecules on the central Mn atoms. Intermolecular O…H–O hydrogen bonding interactions are found within the structure of the compound.