Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Keggin Polyoxometalate [Co^Ⅱ（2,2′-bipy）2（H2O）]2[SiW^Ⅵ12O40]·2H2O

A Keggin-type tungstosilicate compound [Co^Ⅱ（2,2′-bipy）2（H2O）]2[SiW^Ⅵ12O40]·2H2O 1 （bipy = bipyridine） was prepared by a hydrothermal method for the first time. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction revealed that 1 （C40H40Co2N8O44SiW12） crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P1 with a = 10.4979（6）, b = 13.3946（7）, c = 13.5756（8）A, α= 70.0769（18）, β = 68.910（3）, γ = 74.186（4）°, V = 1649.84（16）A^3, Mr = 3688.95, Z = 1, Dc = 3.713 mg·m^-3, μ = 21.432 mm^-1, F（000） = 1644, S = 1.058, the final R = 0.0511 and wR =0.1023 for 6523 observed reflections （I 〉 2σ（I））. Compound 1 consists of two coordinated cation fragments [Co^Ⅱ（2,2′-bipy）2（H2O）]^2＋, one normal Keggin polyanion unit [SiW^Ⅵ12O40]^4- and two lattice water molecules. To be noted, each polyanion unit is linked to two cation fragments by its two surface terminal oxygen atoms and two cobalt atoms of two cation fragments forming an organic-inorganic hybrid unit in 1. Furthermore, the compound shows strong photoluminescence property in the solid state at room temperature.     

Synthesis, Structure and Characterization of [Cu(2,2'-bpy)2][{Cu(2,2'-bpy)2}2W12O40(H2)]·4H2O

An organic-inorganic compound [Cu(2,2'-bpy)2][{Cu(2,2'-bpy)2}2W12O4o(H2)]·4H2O (Mr = 4048.00) was prepared from the hydrothermal reaction of Na2WO4·2H2O, CuCl2·2H2O,2,2'-bipyridine (2,2'-bpy) and H2O at 160 ℃ for 4 days. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 18.9196(8), b = 20.4212(8), c = 21.8129(9)(A), β=96.992(3)°, V= 8365.0(6) (A)3, Dc= 3.214 g/cm3, Z = 4,μ(MoKα) = 17.269 mm-1 and F(000) = 7324.Of the 119837 total reflections, 17315 were unique (Rint = 0.0489). The final R = 0.0385 and wR =0.0770 for 11142 observed reflections with I ＞ 2σ(I). Single-crystal X-ray diffraction reveals that the structure is composed of [{Cu(2,2'-bpy)2}2W12O40(H2)]2- anions, discrete [Cu(2,2'-bpy)2]2 cations and lattice water molecules, and the anion is made up of a {W12O40(H2)}6- α-Keggin core decorated with two {Cu(2,2'-bpy)2}2 groups through bridging oxygen atoms.     

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.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Characterization of a New Keggin Polyoxometalate {[Ag~I(4,4’-bipy)]_3[PW_(12)O_(40)]}·(4,4’-bipy)

A novel polyoxometalate {[AgI(4,4'-bipy)]3[PW12O40]}·(4,4'-bipy)·4H2O 1 has been synthesized hydrothermally and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal of 1 belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1 with a = 11.3710(17), b = 12.0701(16), c = 13.1061(12) , α = 112.838(3), β = 94.545(6), γ = 99.526(4)°, V = 1614.4(4) 3, Mr = 3825.40, Z = 1, Dc = 3.935, μ = 22.289mm-1, F(000) = 1692, the final R = 0.0507 and wR = 0.1054. X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that the molecular structure of 1 consists of three coordinated cations [AgI(4,4'-bipy)]+, a polyanion unit [PW12O40]3-, and a discrete 4,4′-bipy molecule. Significantly, there exist two crystallographically independent silver(I) centers in 1 and all [AgI(4,4'-bipy)]+ cations are linked with each other to form a one-dimensional Ag-4,4'-bipy polymer chain. The neighboring polymer chains are further interconnected to form a 3D framework by the covalent effect of silver atoms and terminal oxygen atoms of the polyanion. The electrochemical behaviors of 1 have also been studied in detail by cyclic voltammograms.     

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 and Crystal Structure of [Zn(FcCOO)2(2,2′-bipy)(H2O)]2·H2O

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 = 90°, C64H58Fe4Zn2N4O11, Mr = 1413.28, V = 2896.4(3) (A)3, 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.     

CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF (NH_4)_(11)[Na(H_2O)_2P_4W_(14)O_(58)] ·12H_2O

<正> (NH4)11[Na(H2O)2P4W14O58)·12H2O, Mr = 4099. 39, triclinic, space group P1, a = 14. 376(2), b = 19.861(9), c=13. 010(3)(?) , α=104. 68(2), β=91. 37(1), γ= 104. 05(2)°, V = 3471. 1 (?)3, Z = 2, Dc=3. 922g/cm3, μ (MoKα) = 238. 274cm-1, F(000) = 3664, R = 0.0510, Rw = 0. 0665 for 9260 observed reflections with I> 3σ(I). The polyanion [Na(H2O)2P4W14O58]11- consists of two PW7O29 subunits anisostructurally, two linkage phosphorous atoms and one sodium ion with two water ligands as well. The geometries of tungsten atoms within these two subunits are almost the same as those in K12P4W14O58· 21H2O[2]. The four phosphorous atoms are in PO4 coordinations. The sodium ion locates nearly at the center of the polyanion, and is coordinated by two water molecules, five oxygen atoms of the anion and one phosphorous atom with Na-P = 3. 053(3) (?). Due to the presence of the sodium atom, the interactions between oxygen and tungsten atoms in the polyanion are somewhat weakened.     

Synthesis, Characterization and Crystal Structure of an Inorganic-organic Composite Metatungstate: [Co(4,4'-bipy)2(H2O)4](4,4'-H2bipy)2[H2W12O40]·5.5H2O

A novel hybrid compound [Co(4,4'-bipy)2(H2O)4](4,4'- H2bipy)2[H2W12O40]·5.5H2Ohas 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) (A), β = 105.170(5)o, V = 7599(6) (A)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 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,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.     

SYNTHESIS, STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF Na_3[V_2O_3(nta)_2]·5H_2O

<正> Compound Na3 [V2O3 (nta )2 ]·5H2O (1) (ntaH3 = N (CH2CO2H)3) has been prepared by reduction of a mixture of (NH4)2[VO(O2)2Cl] and H3(nta) in H2O with Na2S2O4. The compound crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P1 with Mr = 685. 2, a = 11. 050(6), b=12. 179(4), c=9. 792 (3)A,α=111.71(2),β= 98. 23(3), γ= 89. 36(2)°, Z=2, V = 1210. 5A3,λ(MoKa) = 0. 71069 A, F(000) = 694 and DC = 1. 880g/cm3. The structure was solved by direct methods and refined by full-matrix least squares to final R and Rw values of 0. 055 and 0. 065, respectively.The structure of the anion can be considered as two [VO(nta)] fragments connected by one μ2-O atom. Each vanadium atom in the fragment is coordinated by one vanadyl oxygen atom, one bridging-oxygen atom, three oxygen atoms and one nitrogen atom from (nta) ligand in a distorted octahedral geometry. In this paper, we have studied the conversion of compound 1 to mononuclear compound Na2[VO(O2) (nta)]·5H2O (2) by oxidation with hydrogen peroxide, as well as thei     

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 ℃.     

hree Inorganic-organic Composite Polyoxotungstates:Syntheses, Characterization and Structures of [Cu(2,2'-bpy)2]5[α-PW11.5Cu0.5O40]·2H2O,[Co(2,2'-bpy)2(N3)2]4H3[α-PW12O40]·3H2O and [Cu(2,2'-bpy)2(4,4'-bpy)]2[α-GeW12O40]·4H2O

Three new inorganic-organic composite polyoxotungstates [Cu(2,2'- bpy)2]5[α- PW11.5Cu0.5O40]·2H2O 1, [Co(2,2'-bp3)2(N3)2]4H3[α-PW12O40]·3H2O 2 and [Cu(2,2'-bpy)2(4,4'- bpy)]2[α-GeW12O40].4H2O 3 (2,2'-bpy = 2,2'-bipyridine, 4,4'-bpy = 4,4'-bipyridine) have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombie space group Pna21 with α = 27.847(3), b = 21.597(2), c = 20.1179(19) A, V = 12099(2) A3, Z = 4, GOF= 1.038, R = 0.0427 and wR = 0.1035; 2 belongs to the triclinic space group P1 with a= 12.31150(10), b = 16.1954(4), c = 19.36290(10) A, α = 99.366(11), β=105.168(8),γ = 111.836(8)°, V = 3309.98(9) A3, Z = 1, GOF = 1.024, R = 0.0739 and wR = 0.2216; and 3 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P21/n with a = 12.858(4), b = 20.943(6), c = 15.598(5) A, β = 102.338(5)°, V = 4103(2) A3, Z = 2, GOF = 1.026, R = 0.0557 and wR = 0.1316. The common structural features of 1～3 are that their molecular structures all consist of a saturated a-Keggin polyoxoanion and several discrete metal-organic moieties. Intriguingly, 2 and 3 are composed of metal-organic coordination moieties with two mixed ligands.     

Synthesis,Structure and Electrochemical Property of a Supramolecular Compound（H2en）2[Cu（en）2（H3O）2][Mo8O28]

A supramolecular compound(H2en)2[Cu(en)2(H3O)2][Mo8O28](en=ethylenediamine) was hydrothermally prepared and confirmed by elemental analysis and TG analysis.Single-crystal X-ray analysis reveals that the crystal crystallizes in the triclinic system,space group P1 with a=9.4635(4),b=9.8645(5),c=10.9794(5),α=69.2050(10),β=72.3730(10),γ=78.4510(10)o,Mr=1559.55,V=908.24(7)3,Z=1,Dc=2.851 g/m3,F(000)=749,μ=3.350 mm-1,S=1.000,the final R=0.0217 and wR=0.0567.The compound consists of(H2en)2+,[Mo8O28]8-anion and [Cu(en)2(H3O)2]2+ cations and constructs a 3D supramolecular structure through hydrogen bonds between the nitrogen atoms from en of [Cu(en)2(H3O)2]4+ fragments and the terminal oxygen atoms from the [Mo8O28]8-polyoxoanions.The electrochemical behavior of this compound has been studied in detail based on a solid bulk modified carbon paste electrode of compound(CPE).     

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.     

CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF [Sm(CCl_3COO)_3(H_2O)_2]·2H_2O

<正> Biaqua-trichloroacetate-samarium dihydrate, [Sm(CCl3COO)3(H2O)2]-2H2O, Mr=707.54, orthorhombic, space group Pnne, with a = 19.158(5), b = 22.176(4), c= 9.798(4)A, Z= 8, V= 4162.7A3.F{000)= 2696,λ(MoKα)=0.71069A, Dx = 2.258 g/cm3, final R=0.061. The title compound has non-molecular structural character, and its structural units Sm(μ-CCl3COO)s/2-(H2O>2 constitute 2-dinensional infinite chains of Sm(μ-CCl3COO)4Sm(μ-CCl3-COO)2Sm.The Sa(Ⅲ) atom in each unit is bound to two O atoms from aqua-molecules and six 0 atoms from six bridging CCl3COO groups (four of which are shared with the SB atom of another unit, two shared with the Sm atom of a third unit) forming a square antiprism.     

Synthesis,Structure and Characterization of [Cu(2,2′-bpy)_2][{Cu(2,2′-bpy)_2}_2W_(12)O_(40)(H_2)]·4H_2O

An organic-inorganic compound [Cu(2,2′-bpy)2][{Cu(2,2′-bpy)2}2W12O40(H2)]·4H2O (Mr = 4048.00) was prepared from the hydrothermal reaction of Na2WO4·2H2O, CuCl2·2H2O, 2,2′-bipyridine (2,2′-bpy) and H2O at 160 ℃ for 4 days. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 18.9196(8), b = 20.4212(8), c = 21.8129(9) , β = 96.992(3)°, V = 8365.0(6) 3, Dc = 3.214 g/cm3, Z = 4, μ(MoKα) = 17.269 mm-1 and F(000) = 7324. Of the 119837 total reflections, 17315 were unique (Rint = 0.0489). The final R = 0.0385 and wR = 0.0770 for 11142 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). Single-crystal X-ray diffraction reveals that the structure is composed of [{Cu(2,2′-bpy)2}2W12O40(H2)]2- anions, discrete [Cu(2,2′-bpy)2]2+ cations and lattice water molecules, and the anion is made up of a {W12O40(H2)}6- α-Keggin core decorated with two {Cu(2,2′-bpy)2}2+ groups through bridging oxygen atoms.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New Polyoxovanadate: [Mn(en)3]2en0.5[HV8VV8IVO38(Cl)]·4.5H2O (en = Ethylenediamine)

A new compound has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by IR, elemental analysis, XPS and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The title compound [Mn(en)3]2en0.5[HV16O38(Cl)]·4.5H2O crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c, with a = 17.016(4), b = 18.858(4), c = 18.872(4) (A), β = 93.667(4)°, V = 6043(2) (A)3, Z = 4, Dc = 2.242 g/cm3, Mr = 2040.12, F(000) = 4020, μ = 2.895 mm-1, Rint = 0.0921, R = 0.0649 and wR = 0.1325. Single-crystal X-ray structure analysis indicates that the title compound consists of a polyanion [HV8VV8IVO38(Cl)]4( cage, two [Mn(en)3]22 cations, four and a half lattice waters and a half ethylenediamine. In addition, intermolecular O-H…N,O-H…O and C-H…O and C-H…O hydrogen bonds link the molecules together to form a three-dimensional structure.     

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.