Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Thermal Stability of a Dibutyltin Complex {[4-Et2NC6H3（O）C=NC6H3（O）- 5-NO2]（n-Bu2Sn）}2 and Its Interaction with DNA

The Schiff base organotin(IV) complex {[4-Et2NC6H3(O)C=NC6H3(O)-5-NO2](nBu2Sn)}2 has been synthesized via the reaction between 4-(diethylamino) salicylaldehyde-2-amino-4-nitrophenol Schiff base(H2L) and dibutyltin oxide. Complex C1 has been characterized by IR, 1H NMR, 13 C NMR spectra, and elemental analysis, and its crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 15.6559(8), b = 9.1657(5), c = 18.8351(10) , β = 107.3440(10)°, Z = 4, V = 2579.9(2) 3, Dc = 1.442 Mg·m-3, μ(MoKα) = 1.025 mm-1, F(000) = 1152, R = 0.0250 and wR = 0.0633. The central Sn atom is coordinated in a hexadentate manner to assume a distorted octahedral configuration. Complex C1 was studied by TGA analysis in air atmosphere. The interaction between complex C1 and the herring sperm DNA was realized through the intercalation of the complex based on the studies by EB fluorescent probe.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Antimicrobial Activity of a New Ni(Ⅱ) Complex

The title complex [NiL]·H2O(C20H24N2NiO5,L = paeonol-ehylenediamine) was synthesized by the hydrothermal method and characterized by IR,cyclic voltammetry and X-ray single-crystal diffraction.The complex belongs to the monoclinic system,space group P21/c with a=13.4361(13),b=7.3290(10),c=20.981(2),β=109.244°,V=1950.6(4)3,Z=4,F(000)=904,Dc=1.468 g/cm3,μ(MoKα)=1.029 mm-1,the final R=0.0588 and wR=0.1577.The complex exhibits antimicrobial activities(antimicrobial activities against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia codi) by agar diffusion measurement.     

cis-Diaquabis（di-2-pyrimidinyl sulfide- K2N,N） Cobalt（II） Ditetrafluoridoborate： Lone Pair-aromatic and Anion-П Interactions in the Self-assembly of Coordination Complex

The title complex, [Co(DprS)2 (H2O)2]2(BF4)4 (DprS is di-2-pyrimidinyl sulfide), was obtained and characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR and X-ray crystallography. The complex crystallizes in space group P21/c with a=11.742(1), b=22.439(2), c=20.538(2) , β=109.713(5)°, Z=4, V=5094.3(3)3 , Dc=1.692 g·cm-3 , μ=0.929 mm-1 , F(000)=2600, R=0.0756 and wR=0.1929. The asymmetric unit of the title complex is comprised of two isomeric cobalt(Ⅱ) centers (Co(1) and Co(2)) with a cis-[Co(DprS)2(H2O)2]2+ moiety. Each Co(Ⅱ) center exhibits a similar distorted N4O2-octahedral coordination geometry surrounded by a pair of DprS in a N,N’-chelate mode and two aqua ligands in a cis-relationship. Unconventional S···π(pyrimidinyl), N···π(pyrimidinyl), and anion(BF4-)···π(pyrimidinyl) are found to combine with the C H···F and O H···F interactions to stabilize a whole three-dimensional framework with the mononuclear units (Co(1) and Co(2)). The ligand conformation will be also discussed.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 3,3''-Bis(2-benzimidazolyl)-2,2''-dipyridine with Hydrated Zinc(Ⅱ) Perchlorate

The reaction of Zn(ClO4)2·6H2O with 3,3'-bis(2-benzimidazolyl)-2,2'-dipyridine (L) gave a mononuclear zinc(Ⅱ) complex: [ZnL2](ClO4)2·2DMF·4H2O, which was structurally characterized by EA, IR, UV, 1H NMR, fluorescence spectrum and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal (C54H54Cl2N14O14Zn, Mr=1259.38) belongs to the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a=20.874(2), b=14.9953(16), c=20.462(3) (A), β=101.553(2)°, V=6274.8(13) (A)3, Z=4, Dc=1.333 g/cm3, F (000)=2608, μ(MoKα)=0.548 mm-1, R=0.0682 and Wr=0.1931 for 4984 observed reflections with Ⅰ ＞ 2σ(Ⅰ). The Zn(Ⅱ) is four-coordinated in a slightly distorted tetrahedral geometry through four N atoms from four benzimidazole units of two ligands. In the crystal lattice, the [ZnL2]2 cations are linked to each other by extensive intermolecular hydrogen bonds between nitrogen atoms of benzimidazole rings, water and DMF molecules.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Di-μ_2-phenolic Bridged Binuclear Manganese(Ⅲ) Schiff Base Complex

A new complex [Mn(L)(NCS)]2·0.5CH3CN (H2L = N,N'-bis(chlorosalicylidene)-1,2-diaminoethane) has been synthesized,and its structure (C70H51Cl8Mn4N13O8S4,Mr = 1833.84) was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system,space group C2/c with a = 25.883(2),b = 12.3320(13),c = 13.5951(16) ,β = 112.906(2),V = 3997.2(7) 3,Z = 2,Dc = 1.524 g/cm3,μ(MoKα) = 1.050mm-1,F(000) = 1852,S = 1.098,the final R = 0.0630 and wR = 0.1847 for 2542 reflections with Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ). The centrosymmetric title complex contains a dimer in which two distorted octahedral Mn(Ⅲ) centers are bridged equatorially by phenolic oxygen of the Schiff base ligand. The units of the complex are linked via weak C-H···N hydrogen bonds,leading to the formation of 1D chains along the b axis. The weak π-π packing interactions and weak intermolecular C(3)-H(3)···N(3) hydrogen bonds stabilize the crystal structure.     

Synthesis,Structure and Catalytic Activity of a Manganese(Ⅲ) Complex Based on 2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-5,6-dichlorobenzimidazole Ligands

A new ligand, 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-5,6-dichlorobenzimidazole, H2pbmCl2(1), and a novel MnIII complex, [MnIII(HpbmCl2)(pbmCl2)(DMF)2](2),(DMF = N,N-dimethylformamide), have been synthesized and characterized. The crystal of compound 1(C13H8Cl2N2O, Mr = 279.12) belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21 with a = 3.770(5), b = 25.20(3), c = 5.865(7) , = 92.727(17)o, V = 556.6(12) 3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.665 g/cm3, S = 1.137, μ= 0.568 mm-1, F(000) = 284, the final R = 0.0876 and wR = 0.2334 for 1848 independent reflections. The molecule is planar due to the presence of a strong intramolecular hydrogen bond between O–H group of phenol and N atom of imidazole. H2pbmCl2(1) molecules are arranged into a one-dimensional linear chain through intermolecular hydrogen bonds(N–H···O and C–H···Cl). The crystal of complex 2(C32H27Cl4MnN6O4, Mr = 756.34) belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 19.043(10), b = 10.808(5), c = 18.704(11), = 115.540(6)o, V = 3473(3) 3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.446 g/cm3, S = 1.3, μ = 0.733 mm-1, F(000) = 1544, the final R = 0.1219 and wR = 0.2681 for 7811 independent reflections. The Mn ion adopts a distorted octahedral geometry coordinated by two deprotonated H2pbmCl2 ligands and two DMF molecules. The [MnIII(HpbmCl2)(pbmCl2)(DMF)2] molecules are arranged into a three-dimensional structure through hydrogen bonds(N–H···N, C–H···N and C–H···Cl) and weak π···πinteractions. The activity measurements suggest that complex 2 is able to serve as a catalyst for H2O2 disproportionation reaction to form O2 in neutral water solution.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel Heterometallic Complex with 1,2,4,5-Benzenetetracarboxylic Acid and 1,3,5-Tris（imidazol-1-ylmethyl）-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene

A novel heterometallic complex,[Zn4Ni(OH)2(btec)2(titb)2(H2O)2]·2H2O(1)(H4btec=1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid,titb=1,3,5-tris(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-2,4,6-trime-thylbenzene),has been hydrothermally prepared and characterized by IR spectroscopy,elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The crystal is of triclinic system,space group P1 with a=10.817(10),b=11.878(11),c=14.569(14),α=71.762(12),β=76.122(13),γ=71.493(13)°,V=1665(3)3,C62H62N12O22Zn4Ni,Mr=1647.43,Dc=1.643 g/cm3,F(000)=842,μ=1.784 mm-1 and Z=1.The final R=0.0531 and wR=0.0890 for 3545 observed reflections(Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ)).In the title complex,the btec ligand acts as a five-dentate bridging ligand to link up zinc and nickel atoms into a lamellar framework,which are further interlinked into a 3-D framework via the titb ligands.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Electrochemical Property of a Dinuclear Manganese（Ⅱ） Complex [Mn_2（C_（12）H_8N_2）_4（C_8H_5O_4）_2]（C_8H_4O_4）·H_2O

One dinuclear manganese(II)complex [Mn2(C12H8N2)4(C8H5O4)2](C8H4O4)·H2O has been synthesized with o-phthalic acid and 1,10-phenanthroline.The crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction.The crystal belongs to the triclinic system,space group P1 with a = 1.17767(3),b = 1.22292(2),c = 1.35860(3)nm,α = 110.5300(10),β = 97.6140(10),γ = 93.7300(10)o,V = 1.80307(7)nm3,Dc = 1.404 g/cm3,Z = 2,F(000)= 784,the final GOOF = 1.047,R = 0.0398 and wR = 0.1038.The crystal structure of the title complex consists of one [Mn2(C12H8N2)4(C8H5O4)2]2+ cation,one uncoordinate o-phthalate anion(C8H4O4)2-and one uncoordinate water molecule.In [Mn2(C12H8N2)4(C8H5O4)2]2+,the central Mn(II)ion is coordinated by four nitrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms to give a distorted octahedral coordination geometry.The electrochemical property of the title complex was also studied.     

Crystal Structure and Luminescence of a New Zn(Ⅱ) Complex [Zn(L)(IPP)(H_2O)]·2H_2O Based on Nicotinate Derivative and 1,10-Phenanthroline Derivative

A new Zn(Ⅱ) complex, [Zn(L)(IPP)(H2O)]·2H2O(1, H2 L = 3-carboxy-1-carboxymethyl-2-oxidopyridinium and IPP = 2-(1H-imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthrolin-2-yl)phenol), was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and its structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group P1 with a = 8.5023(17), b = 9.945(2), c = 15.573(3) ?, α = 95.87(3), β = 102.56(3), γ = 100.73(3)o, V = 1248.7(4) ?3, Z = 2, C27H22N5O9 Zn, Mr = 625.87, Dc = 1.665 g/cm3, F(000) = 642, μ(Mo Ka) = 1.053 mm-1, R = 0.0474 and w R = 0.1352. In 1, one L2-, one IPP and one water molecule coordinate to the same Zn(II) atom to give a discrete complex with two lattice water molecules. Adjacent [Zn(L)(IPP)(H2O)]·2H2O molecules interact through π-π stacking between two IPP ligands to form a supramolecular chain. The N–H···O and O–H···N hydrogen bonds further stabilize the supramolecular chain structure of 1. The solid state luminescent property of 1 was also studied.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and DNA Binding Studies of a Nickel（II） Complex with 2-Aminomethylbenzimidazole and Demethylcantharate

A new mixed-ligand nickel(Ⅱ) complex, [Ni(L)(DCA)(H2O)]·2H2O (L = C8H9N3, 2-aminomethyl-benzimidazole, DCA2- = 7-oxabicyclo[2,2,1]heptane-2,3-dicarboxylate, demethylcantharate, C8H8O5), has been synthesized and characterized. The structure of the complex was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It is of monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 7.7211(7), b = 12.0799(12), c = 19.7867(19), β = 100.390(6)°, V = 1815.2(3) nm3, Dc = 1.625 g·cm-3, Ζ = 4, F(000) = 928, R = 0.0314 and wR = 0.0822. In addition, the interaction between the complex and DNA was studied by means of fluorescence spectra and viscosity. The results indicate that the complex binds to DNA by the mode of partial intercalation with the Stern-Volmer constants Ksv of 3.81 × 104 mol·L-1.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Nitronyl Nitroxide Complex {[Zn(NIT4Py)(fum)(H2O)2]·H2}n

The title compound {[Zn(NIT4Py)(fum)(H2O)2]·H2O}n, where N1T4Py=2-(4'-pyridinyl)-4,4,5,5-tetra-methylimidazoline-l-oxyl-3-oxide and rum=fumarate, has been prepared and structurally characterized by X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group P1 with a =6.9533(9), b=9.805(1), c=15.248(2)A, a=94.608(2), β=92.328(2),γ=105.840(2)°,C16H24N3O9Zn, Mr=467.75, V=994.8(2) A3, Z=2, Dc=1.562 g/cm3,μ(MoKa)=1.289 mm-1,F(000)=486, the final R=0.0243 and wR=0.0622 for 3505 independent reflections with Rint=0.0125. The Zn(Ⅱ) adopts a distorted five-coordinate triangle bipyramidal geometry. The basic framework structure of the complex is a 1-D chain. The intrachain hydrogen bonds are helpful to stabilize the 1-D chain structure. Furthermore, the chains are connected by O-H…O hydrogen bonds to give a 2-D double-layer network.     

Synthesis,Structure and Thermal Stability of a New Lead Coordination Polymer：[Pb（L1）（L2）]·1.25H2O

A new Pb(Ⅱ) coordination polymer [Pb(L1)(L2)]·1.25H2O has been synthesized with 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline (L1) and sebacic acid (H2L2) under hydrothermal conditions. Crystallographic data: triclinic, space group Pī with a=8.4890(17), b=12.471(3), c=14.604(3), α=67.04(3), β=74.08(3), γ=85.80(3)°, V=1368.0(5)3 , Z=1, C58H59F2N8O10.5Pb2 , Mr=1488.51, Dc=1.807g/cm3 , F(000)=729, μ(MoKa)=6.221mm-1 , R=0.0283 and wR=0.0564. The L2 dianions bridge neighboring Pb(Ⅱ) atoms to form a two-dimensional layer structure. The π-π interactions between the L1 ligands of neighboring layers led to a three-dimensional supramolecular architecture. The IR and TGA of the complex have been studied in detail.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Inhibitory Activity against MCF-7, NCI-H460 and HepG2 Cancer Cells of the Di-2,4-dichlorobenzyltin Thiophene-2-carbohydrazone Complexes

Di-2,4-dichlorobenzyltin-2-(2-(thiophen-2-formyl)hydrazono)-propanoic carboxylate complex Ⅰ{[C_4H_3S(O)C=N-N=C(CH_3)COO]_2[(2,4-Cl_2-C_6H_3CH_2)_2 Sn]_2(CH_3OH)_2} and di-2,4-dichlorobenzyltin-2-(2-(thiophen-2-formyl)hydrazono)-3-phenylpropanoic carboxylate complex Ⅱ {LC_4H_3S(O)C=N-N=C(PhCH_2)COO](2,4-Cl_2-C_6H_3CH_2)_2Sn}_n were synthesized and characterized by IR,~1H,~(13)C and ~(119)Sn NMR spectra,HRMS,elemental analysis and thermal stability analysis,and the crystal structures were determined by X-ray diffraction.The crystal of complex I belongs to monoclinic system,space group P2_1/n with a=11.987(3),b=35.359(9),c=12.982(3) A,β=103.028(5)°,Z=4,V=5361(2) A~3,D_c=1.688 Mg·m~(-3),μ(MoKa)=1.463 mm~(-1),F(000)=2704,R=0.0572 and wR=0.1423.The crystal of complex Ⅱ is of monoclinic system,space group P2_1/n with a=15.5758(17),b=9.6020(10),c=19.599(2) A,β=98.886(2)°,Z=4,V=2896.0(5) A~3,D_c=1.663 Mg·m~(-3),μ(MoKα)=1.357 mm~(-1),F(000)=1440,R=0.0341 and wR=0.0936.In vitro antitumor activities of both complexes were evaluated by MTT against three human cancer cell lines(MCF7,NCI-H460 and HepG2),and they all exhibited good antitumor activity.The interaction between complexes and calf thymus DNA was studied by UV-vis and fluorescence spectroscopy,it indicated intercalation as probable mode of interaction.     

A Novel Hybrid Solid Constructed from Tetramolybdate and Copper Complexes with Mixed Ligands: [{(Cu·phen)2(tp)}{(Cu·phen·H2O)2(tp)}{Mo4O14}]

A novel copper molybdate with mixed ligands, [{(Cu·phen)2(tp)}{(Cu·phen·H2O)2(tp)}{Mo4O14}] (phen=1,10-phenanthroline, tp=terephthalate) 1, has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. The crystal belongs to monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a=13.1711(7), b=19.6132(10), c=13.6910(7) (A), β=117.6870(10)°, V=3131.8(3)(A)3, Z=2, C64H44Cu4Mo4N8O24, Mr=1946.99, Dc=2.065 g/cm3, F(000)=1920, μ(MoKα) (A) 2.198 mm-1, R=0.0810 and wR=0.2012 for 4233 observed reflections (Ⅰ ＞ 2σ(Ⅰ)). The structural analysis indicates that the title compound contains a discrete tetramolybdate cluster decorated with copper complex fragments and tp ligands bridging the clusters into a wave-like layer. The hydrogen bonding between adjacent layers further extends the compound into a 3-D framework.     

Metal-ion Interactions with Sugars: Crystal Structure of Bis(4-dehydro-L-arabinose) Calcium Methanol Bishydrate

The crystal structure of the metal-organic frame Ca(C5H9O5)2·CH3OH·2H2O(1) has been synthesized and characterized.Complex 1 belongs to a tetragonal P43212 space group.In complex 1,the sugar moiety shows a beta-L configuration of pyranose form.The calcium(Ⅱ) is eight-coordinated,binding to four such sugar moieties,via O(1),O(2) of two molecules and O(3),O(4) of the other two,with the 4-hydroxy group being deprotonated.The water and methanol molecules are not coordinated to the calcium ion.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Diaquabis{2,4-dibromo-6-[(2-ethylaminoethylimino)methyl]-phenolato}nickel(Ⅱ) Dinitrate Diacetonitrile

The title mononuclear Schiff base nickel(Ⅱ) complex [Ni(C11H14Br2N2O)2(H2O)2]· 2NO3·2C2H3N was prepared and characterized by elemental analysis,IR spectrum,and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system,space group P21/n with a=15.534(2),b=7.647(1),c=16.435(2),β=103.252(2)o,V=1900.3(4)3,Z=2,Dc=1.750 g/cm3,Mr=1000.99,λ(MoKα)=0.71073,μ=4.776 mm-1,F(000)=996,the final R=0.0368 and wR=0.0724. A total of 3988 unique reflections were collected,of which 2764 with I > 2σ(I) were observed. The complex consists of a mononuclear [Ni(C11H14Br2N2O)2(H2O)2]2+ cation,two nitrate anions and two acetonitrile molecules. The Ni atom,lying on the inversion centre,is six-coordinated by two Schiff bases and two water molecules to assume an octahedral coordination geometry. The molecules in the crystal are linked through intermolecular hydrogen bonds of N–H…O,N–H…Br,O–H…O,O–H…N and C–H…O to form layers.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Fluorescent Property of a Lanthanum(Ⅲ) Complex Coordinated with Quinolinyloxy Acetamide Ligand

A novel lanthanum(Ⅲ) complex, [LaL2(NO3)3]·H2O(1) based on L(L = N-(naphthalene-1-yl)-2-(quinolin-8-yloxy)acetamide), was synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction. The crystal of 1 belongs to the monoclinic system, space group C2 c with Mr = 1017.69, a = 25.1438(17), b = 13.5950(9), c = 18.2349(12) A, β = 132.4980(10)°, V = 4595.8(5) A3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.471 Mg/m3, F(000) = 2056, μ = 1.004 mm-1, R = 0.0588 and wR = 0.1402. The central La(Ⅲ) ion is coordinated to four oxygen atoms, two nitrogen atoms from two independent acetamide ligands and six oxygen atoms from three nitrate anions, possessing a distorted icosahedron coordination geometry. In the crystal of 1, intermolecular N–H···O hydrogen bonds linked the molecules into chains along the c axis. In solid state and CH3 CN solution, complex 1 exhibits stronger fluorescent emission than the ligand L.     

Co-crystallization of Resorcin[4]arene Tetracarboxylic Acid with Triethylamine: Synthesis and Crystal Structure

Treatment of resorcin[4]arene tetracarboxylic acid 1 with triethylamine in the presence of Co(CH3COO)2·4H2O and 4,4'-bipyridine gave a co-crystallization 14-·4Et3NH+(C32H20O164-·4Et3NH+,Mr=1069.27) from ethanol and water.The compound was structurally determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The crystal belongs to monoclinic,space group P21/n,with a=8.1763(18),b=12.913(3),c=28.724(7) ,β=97.574(4)o,V=3006.3(12) 3,Z=2,Dc=1.181 g/cm3,F(000)=1152,Rint=0.0275,T=293(2) K,μ=0.086 mm-1,the final R=0.0634 and wR=0.1752 for 5082 observed reflections with Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ).The co-crystallization is very stable at room temperature.Possibly,a network of N-H···O(=C) plays an important role in the structure.Meanwhile,the compound emits a weak cyan luminescence with peak maximum band at 458 nm.     

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.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Nover Monomeric Di—butyltin dicar

nBu2Sn[O2CCH2CH(4-ClC6H4)Ge(OCH2CH2)3N]2.H2O(Mr=1053.66) is an air-stable compound which crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c with a=21.182(5), b=12.174(3), c=17.108(4) , β=99.59(2)°, V=4350(3) 3, Z=4, F(000)=2104, μ=2.104 mm-1. The refinement of structure with I≥3σ(I) for 1819 reflections converged at R=0.045. The coordination geometry around the Sn atom is best described as an askew-pentagonal bipyramid, in which four carboxylate oxygen atoms( Sn(1)-O(5), Sn(1)-O(5a)=2.099 and Sn(1)-O(4), Sn(1)-O(4a)=2.158 ) and an oxygen atom from an aqua ligand comprise the pentagonal plane, with two butyl groups occupying axial positions.