Construction and Photoluminescence Properties of Zn(Ⅱ)/Cd(Ⅱ) Complexes with 4-Amino-3,5-propyl-1,2,4-triazole Ligand

Reaction of ZnCl2 and 4-amino-3,5-propyl-1,2,4-triazole(dpatrz) or CdCl2, NaN3 and dpatrz, in aqueous solution at room temperature yields two neutral clusters: a dinuclear complex [Zn2(dpatrz)2Cl4](I) and a linear trinuclear complex, [Cd3(dpatrz)4(N3)2Cl4](Ⅱ). Both complexes have been characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction, powder XRD, IR, elemental analysis, TG and fluorescence analysis. Complex I crystallizes in orthorhombic, space group Pbca with a = 11.865(2), b = 14.464(3), c = 15.985(3) , V = 2743.4(9) 3, Z = 4, C16H32N8Cl4Zn2, Mr = 609.4, Dc = 1.475 g·cm3, μ = 2.16 mm-1, F(000) = 1248, GOOF = 1.091, the final R = 0.0295 and wR = 0.0665 for 1999 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)). Complex Ⅱ crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 11.408(2), b = 15.211(3), c = 18.152(6) , β = 123.75(2)o, V = 2619.1(1) 3, Z = 2, C32H64N22Cl4Cd3, Mr = 1236.05, Dc = 1.567 g·cm3, μ = 1.46 mm-1, F(000) = 1244, GOOF = 1.042, the final R = 0.0444 and wR = 0.0913 for 3466 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)). The analysis of X-ray revealed that both structures lie about the inversion centers: complex I adopts two μ1,2-triazole bridges linking two Zn(Ⅱ) ions and Ⅱ forms a linear trinuclear structure with four μ1,2-triazoles and two μ1,1-N3- bridging modes. There are different coordinated geometries for three Cd(Ⅱ) ions in Ⅱ: one is coordinated with an octahedral environment, and the other two are distorted tetragonal pyramids(τ = 0.34). The hydrogen bonds of C–H···Cl and N–H···Cl lead to the discretes into a 3D supramolecular network in both compounds. The thermal stabilities and photoluminescence behaviors of them were also studied.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two Cadmium(Ⅱ) Compounds Linked by N,N-Bis(3-pyridylmethyl)amine

Two cadmium(Ⅱ) compounds linked by a flexible dipyridyl ligand {[Cd2(Hbpma) Cl5(H2O)]·2H2O}n 1 and [Cd(Hbpma)Cl(H2O)2]2·2SO4·3H2O 2 (bpma = N,N-bis(3-pyridylmethyl)amine) have been synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 crystallizes in triclinic, space group P with a = 9.5612(6), b = 11.3401(7), c = 11.5069(12), α = 112.8540(10), β = 106.5330(10), γ = 101.6680(10)°, V = 1030.77(14)3, C12H20Cd2Cl5N3O3, Mr = 656.36, Z = 2, Dc = 2.115 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 2.727 mm-1, F(000) = 636, S = 1.059, the final R = 0.0319 and wR = 0.0822 for 3443 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). For complex 2, it belongs to triclinic, space group P with a = 10.9487(4), b = 11.4197(4), c = 15.4288(5), α = 94.7470(10), β = 104.1000(10), γ = 104.42°, V = 1790.76(11)3, C24H42Cd2Cl2N6O15S2, Mr = 1014.46, Z = 2, Dc = 1.881 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 1.529 mm-1, F(000) = 1020, S = 1.050, the final R = 0.0178 and wR = 0.0451 for 6026 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). Complex 1 is found to have tetranuclear Cd(Ⅱ) clusters which are bridged by the protonated bpma ligands leading to one-dimensional coordination polymers, whereas complex 2 consists of binuclear Cd(Ⅱ) structures linked by the protonated bpma ligands. Both complexes are assembled into three-dimensional supramolecular structures through hydrogen bonding interactions.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two New One-dimensional Double Hydrogen-bonding-chain Complexes [Ni(bipy)_2Cl]·ClO_4 and [Zn(bipy)_2Cl]·BF_4

Two new transition metal complexes, [Ni(bipy)2Cl]·ClO4 (bipy = 2,2'-bipyridine) 1 and [Zn(bipy)2Cl]·BF4 2, have been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Both 1 and 2 crystallize in monoclinic space group P21/n with Z = 4. For 1, a = 10.776(1), b = 12.067(1), c = 16.146(2) , β = 93.021(2)o, V = 2031.9(4) 3, Mr = 505.98, Dc = 1.654 g/cm3, μ = 1.255 mm–1, F(000) = 1032, the final R = 0.0406 and wR = 0.1002 for 3983 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). For 2, a = 10.758(4), b = 12.058(4), c = 16.135(5) , β = 104.57(1)o, V = 2025.7(12) 3, Mr = 500.00, Dc = 1.639 g/cm3, μ = 1.396 mm–1, F(000) = 1008, the final R = 0.0470 and wR = 0.1237 for 3759 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The crystal structures of 1 and 2 are isostructural with very similar supramolecular structures. A one-dimen-sional zigzag double hydrogen-bonding-chain is generated by the intermolecular M-bipy ···anion···bipy- M hydrogen bonding interactions between the chelating ligands of bipy and anion.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Antibacterial Activities of 5-Chloro-3-methyl-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic Acid and Its Copper(Ⅱ) Compound

The title compounds 5-chloro-3-methyl-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid(C11H9Cl N2O2, HL)(1) and [Cu(L)2(H2O)](2) were prepared and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1(C11H9Cl N2O2) crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 7.249(3), b = 20.515(10), c = 7.249(3),β= 96.30°, V = 1071.6(9) ?3, Z = 4, Mr = 236.65, Dc = 1.467 g/cm3, F(000) = 488, GOOF = 1.029, μ= 0.341 mm-1, the final R = 0.0736 and w R = 0.1966 for 1500 observed reflections with I 2σ(I). Compound 2(C22H18Cl2Cu N4O5) crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 7.2931(6), b = 24.548(2), c = 13.2726(11), β= 99.4040(10)°, V = 2344.2(3) ?3, Z = 4, Mr = 552.84, Dc = 1.566 g/cm3, F(000) = 1124, GOOF = 1.050, μ= 1.201 mm-1, the final R = 0.0376 and w R = 0.1000 for 3626 observed reflections with I 2σ(I). 1 and 2 are connected through hydrogen bonding interactions to generate 2D and 3D supramolecular structures, respectively. Moreover, the preliminary antibacterial activities of 1 and 2 against the gram positive bacteria(S. aureus, C. albicans and B. subtilis) and gram negative bacteria(E. coli and P. aeruginosa) have been tested by using the microdilution method, and the results indicate that 2 is more active than 1 against the tested bacteria.     

Silver(Ⅰ) Complexes with Mixed Diphosphine Ligands:Syntheses,Characterization and Spectroscopic Properties

Two novel silver(I) complexes [Ag(DPEphos)(dppe)]Cl O4(1) and [Ag(DPEphos)-(dppe)]SCN(2)(DPEphos = bis[2-(diphenylphosphino)phenyl]ether, dppe = bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane) are synthesized and characterized by IR, 1H/31 P NMR spectroscopy and fluorescence spectra. Complex 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 14.8821(12), b = 12.6620(11), c = 36.025(3) ?, β = 112.633(2)°, V = 6265.7(9) ?3, C62H52 Cl O5P4Ag, Mr = 1144.24, Z = 4, Dc = 1.213 g/cm3, F(000) = 2352, μ = 0.510 mm-1, the final R = 0.0616 and w R = 0.1192 for 4003 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)). Complex 2 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 14.9021(13), b = 12.6100(11), c = 35.920(3) ?, β = 112.852(2)°, V = 6220.2(9) ?3, C63H52NOP4 SAg, Mr = 1102.87, Z = 4, Dc = 1.178 g/cm3, F(000) = 2272, μ = 0.498 mm-1, the final R = 0.0912 and w R = 0.1706 for 3287 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)). In mono-nuclear complexes 1 and 2, the Ag(I) atom is chelated by DPEphos and dppe ligand. In the 31 P NMR spectra, there are splitting signals(doublets or triplets) which can be attributed to the coupling of the 107,109Ag–31P(from DPEphos or dppe ligand). All the emission peaks of these complexes are attributed to ligand-centered(π-π*) transitions.     

Two Co(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymers Based on 3,5-Di(4H-1,2,4-triazole-4-yl)benzoic Acid Ligand: Syntheses,Structures and Magnetic Property

Two Co(Ⅱ) coordination polymers, namely [Co(L)Cl]_n(1) and [Co(L)(CH_3 COO)]_n(2), {HL = 3,5-di(4 H-1,2,4-triazole-4-yl)benzoic acid}, were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Compound 1 crystallizes in orthorhombic system, space group Pmma with a = 7.032(5), b = 11.555(8), c = 8.185(5) ?, V = 665.1(7) ?~3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.746 g/cm3~, F(000) = 350, Mr = 349.61, μ = 1.504 mm~(-1), the final R = 0.0568 and w R = 0.1739 for 2312 observed reflections with I 2σ(I). Compound 2 crystallizes in orthorhombic system, space group Pmma with a = 7.7505(17), b = 11.391(3), c = 8.0298(18) ?, V = 708.9(3) ?~3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.748 g/cm~3, F(000) = 378, Mr = 373.20, μ = 1.245 mm-1, the final R = 0.0350 and w R = 0.0873 for 5239 observed reflections with I 2σ(I). Single-crystal X-ray analyses revealed that complexes 1 and 2 exhibit similar 2 D layer structures with uncoordinated carboxyl as dangling arms. The neighboring layers are further connected by these arms, leading to interest 2 D → 3 D polythreading frameworks. Moreover, the magnetic susceptibility study indicates compound 1 exhibits antiferromagnetic behavior.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 3-Methyl-10-(4-nitrophenyl)-7,8,10,10a-tetrahydropyrano[4,3-b]chromene-1,9(4aH,6H)-dione

The title compound (C19H15NO6) was synthesized via a three-component reaction and characterized by means of IR and 1H NMR. Its crystal and molecular structures were determined by X-ray diffractometry. It belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 11.670(3), b = 12.076(3), c = 11.613(3), β = 99.490(4)°, V = 1614.2(7)3, Mr = 353.32, Z = 4, Dc = 1.454 g/cm3, λ = 0.71073, μ = 0.110 mm-1, F(000) = 736, the final R = 0.0503 and wR = 0.1311. A total of 8454 reflections were collected, of which 3497 were independent (Rint = 0.0333) and 2102 were observed with I > 2σ(I).     

Molecular and Supramolecular Structures of Manganese(Ⅱ) and Cobalt(Ⅱ) Complexes with 1-Carboxymethylpyridinium-4-carboxylate

Two complexes with a zwitterionic dicarboxylate ligand,Mn(L)2(H2O)4 1 and Co(L)2(H2O)4 2(L = 1-carboxymethylpyridinium-4-carboxylate),were synthesized and structurally characterized.Complex 1 crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P21 with a = 6.490(2),b = 19.210(7),c = 7.813(3) ,β = 92.716(5)o,V = 972.9(6) 3,Z = 2,Mr = 487.28,Dc = 1.663 g/cm3,F(000) = 502,μ = 0.749 mm-1,S = 1.060,the final R = 0.0377 and wR = 0.0893 for 3292 observed reflections with I 2σ(I).Complex 2 is isomorphous with 1,with a = 6.478(2),b = 19.052(7),c = 7.742(3) ,β = 92.690(4)o,V = 954.6(6) 3,Z = 2,Mr = 491.28,Dc = 1.709 g/cm3,F(000) = 506,μ = 0.971 mm-1,S = 1.035,the final R = 0.0425 and wR = 0.0809 for 3289 observed reflections with I 2σ(I).In the compounds,the mononuclear [M(L)2(H2O)4] units with trans-octahedral coordination geometry are linked into 3D architectures via hydrogen bonding(or second-sphere coordination) involving carboxylate groups and coordinated water molecules.The 3D networks illustrate a 3,8-connected net with Schlfli symbol(4·62)2(42·623·83).     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 8-Methyl-7-（3-nitrophenyl）-10-phenyl-10,11-dihydrochro-meno[4,3-b]pyrazolo[4,3-e]pyridin-6-（7H）-one

The title compound(C26H18N4O4) has been synthesized via a three-component reaction and it was characterized by means of IR and 1H NMR.Its crystal and molecular structures were determined by X-ray diffractometry.It belongs to the triclinic system,space group P1 with a = 7.7288(15),b = 11.168(2),c = 12.645(3) ,α = 107.02(3),β = 90.85(3),γ = 101.93(3)°,V = 1017.9(3) 3,Mr = 450.44,Z = 2,Dc = 1.470 g/cm3,λ = 1.54178 ,μ = 0.836 mm-1,F(000) = 468,the final R = 0.0488 and wR = 0.1180.A total of 11903 reflections were collected,of which 3642 were independent(Rint = 0.0377) and 3025 were observed with I > 2σ(I).     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel 14,20-Annulated Pentacyclic Steroid 17(S)-Methyl-13β-hydroxyl-14(R),20(S)-epoxy-pregn-4-en-3-one

The title compound 17(S)-methyl-13β-hydroxyl-14(R),20(S)-epoxy-pregn-4-en-3-one was synthesized by an improved tandem reaction, and its structure was determined by IR, NMR, HR MS and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The crystal belongs to orthorhombic, space group P212121 with a = 10.55248(15), b = 12.14700(16), c = 14.56841(18) ?, V = 1867.39(4) ?3, Z = 4, Dc= 1.175 g/cm3, μ= 0.604 mm-1, F(000) = 720, the final R = 0.0400 and w R = 0.1072 for 3610 observed reflections with I 2σ(I).     

Two Pillared-layer Co(Ⅱ) Metalorganic Frameworks Displaying Pore Modulation by Rodlike Ligands

Two novel compounds, {[Co2(epda)2(4,4-bpy)(H2O)2]·3H2O}n1 and {[Co2(epda)2(bpe)(H2O)2]3H2O}n2(H2epda=5-ethyl-pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, 4,4’-bpy=4,4’-bipyridine and bpe=1,2-di(4-pyridyl)ethylene) were solvothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, therm ogravimetric analysis (TGA), and singlecrystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 is of monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a=13.344(5), b=14.724(5), c=8.267(3), β=105.840(4)°, V=1562.5(10)3, Dc=1.480 g/cm3, Mr=375.19, Z=4, F(000)=712, μ=1.121 mm-1, the final R=0.0512 and wR=0.1260 for 2890 observed reflections with I>2σ(I). 2 belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a=14.224(4), b=14.726(4), c=8.287(2), β=99.696(4)°, V=1711.1(9)3 , Dc=1.402g/cm3, Mr=388.21, Z=4, F(000)=740, μ=1.027 mm-1 , the final R=0.0354 and wR=0.0862 for 12237 observed reflections with I>2σ(I). Both complexes present intimately related structures featuring infinite Co-carboxylate layers of [CoⅡ(epda)(H2O)]n pillared by 4,4’-bpy (or bpe) molecule to produce the microporous frameworks, unambiguously indicating that pore dimensions of the framework are regulated by the N,N’-donor pillars.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Catalytic Performance of the Trifluoro-substituted Mono(β-diiminato) Copper(Ⅱ) Complex

Two novel copper complexes with methyl or trifluoro-substituted mono-β-diiminato ligands and one acetoxyl anion were synthesized and characterized by IR spectroscopy and elemental analysis for the first time. The structure of complex 2 bearing trifluoro substituents was further confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1 with a = 7.377(4), b = 11.727(6), c = 12.913(7) ?, α = 116.569(6), β = 98.829(7), γ = 96.520(6)°, V = 966.2(8) ?3, Z = 2, Mr = 479.86, Dc = 1.649 g/cm3, F(000) = 482, μ = 1.205 mm-1, the final R = 0.0370 and w R = 0.0903 for 3430 observed reflections with I 2σ(I). These mono-β-diiminato copper complexes can effectively catalyze methacrylate(MA) polymerization when activated by MMAO. The introduction of fluoro groups into the N-aryl ring of β-diiminato ligands can greatly increase the catalytic activity of copper complexes as well as the molecular weight of PMA.     

A New Dinuclear Cu(Ⅱ) Complex of a Ligand with Benzimidazole Group─Synthesis and Crystal Structure

A new dinuclear copper complex, [Cu(C9H11N3)Cl2]2 (C18H22Cl4Cu2N6), has been synthe- sized and characterized by X-ray structure determination. It crystallizes in the triclinic P1 space group with a = 7.526(3), b = 9.473(4), c = 9.535(3) , α = 117.214(10), β = 108.251(9), γ = 91.560(6)o, V = 562.3(4) 3, Z = 1, Mr = 591.30, F(000) = 298, Dc = 1.746 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 2.385 mm-1, the final R = 0.0577 and wR = 0.1248 for 2188 unique reflections with 1629 observed ones (I > 2σ(I)). In the title complex, each copper(II) atom is located at the center of a distorted trigonal bipyramid of five coordination atoms (two nitrogen and three chlorine atoms). Two copper(II) atoms were bridged by two chlorine anions (Cl(2) and Cl(2a)) to form a Cu(II)-Cu(II) binuclear entity with the distance between two copper(II) atoms of 3.398 .     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of trans(N)-(1,10-Phenanthroline)-bis (DL-Al aninato)-Cobalt( Ⅲ ) Chloridetrihydrate

The title compound was synthesized by the reaction of cis-[Co(phen)2Cl2]Cl·3H2O with DL-alanine at pH = 8, and isolated using a column chromatographic method. Its crystal structure was determined. The crystal structure belongs to mono-clinic system, space group P21/c, with a = 0. 9549(6) nm, b=2.3746(8) nm, c= 1.0782(4) nm, β=114.13(3)°? Z = 4, Dc= 1. 50 g/cm3. The final refinement converged to R = 0. 047 for 3246 independent observed reflections. In the octahedral coordination sphere formed by the cobalt atom and the coordinate atoms, N, O of DL-alan-inato ligands are in the configuration of trans-N ,N form.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 2-Amino-4- chloro-5-（4-methylbenzyl）-6-methylpyrimidine

The title compound 2-amino-4-chloro-5-(4-methylbenzyl)-6-methylpyrimidine (C26H28Cl2N6, Mr = 495.44) has been synthesized and its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 14.892(7), b = 6.129(3), c = 14.889(7) , β = 109.795(8)°, V = 1278.7(10) 3, Z = 2, F(000) = 520, Dc = 1.287 g/cm3, μ = 0.280 mm-1, the final R = 0.0577 and wR = 0.1589 for 1357 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). A total of 6091 reflections were collected, of which 2257 were independent (Rint = 0.033). The X-ray analysis reveals that the chlorine atom and methyl of the title compound are disordered.     

Characterization and Crystal Structures of Two Copper（Ⅱ） Complexes Constructed by a Flexible Double Betaine Ligand

A flexible double betaine 1,4-bis(pyridinil-4-carboxylato)-1,4-dimethylbenzene L has been used to generate two Cu(II)-containing metal complexes that exhibit different polymeric structures: [Cu(H2O)2 L]·2NO3 1 and [Cu(H2O)3 L]·2Cl·H2O 2. The crystal structures of 1 and 2 have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction method. Crystal data for 1: triclinic, space group P 1, a = 5.253(2), b = 7.406(3), c = 14.792(5) , α = 84.195(5), β = 80.014(5), γ = 78.053(5)°, V = 553.2(3) 3, Z = 1, F(000) = 293, Dc = 1.717 g/cm3, the final R = 0.0385 and wR = 0.1079 for 1883 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)); and those for 2: monoclinic, space group P21/c, a = 10.222(3), b = 25.287(7), c = 9.277(3) , β = 93.572(5)°, V = 2393.2(12) 3, Z = 4, F(000) = 1140, Dc = 1.540 g/cm3, the final R = 0.0472 and wR = 0.0956 for 3204 observed reflections (I >2σ(I)).     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two New Ag(Ⅰ) Complexes with Betaine Derivative: Structure Changes via Metal-to-ligand Ratio

Two new Ag(I) complexes {Ag2(L)(NO3)(H2O)}n(1) and {Ag(L)}n·nH2O(2) have been synthesized via the reaction of silver nitrate and betaine derivative 1-carboxymethylpyridinium-3-carboxylate(L) by only changing the metal-to-ligand ratio. The results of X-ray crystallographic analysis indicate that complexes 1 and 2 both crystallize in the monoclinic space group P21/c with a = 5.0809(14), b = 17.390(5), c = 13.399(4), β = 91.677(5)o, V = 1183.4(6)3, Z = 4, Mr = 475.90, Dc = 2.671 g/cm3, F(000) = 912, μ = 3.352 mm-1, S = 1.259, the final R = 0.0320 and wR = 0.0831 for 2036 observed reflections with I 2σ(I) for 1 and a = 12.180(2), b = 5.0283(10), c = 14.396(3), β = 94.87(3)o, V = 878.5(3)3, Z = 4, Mr = 306.02, Dc = 2.314 g/cm3, F(000) = 600, μ = 2.294 mm-1, S = 1.053, the final R = 0.0283 and wR = 0.0684 for 2011 observed reflections with I 2σ(I) for 2. Complexes 1 and 2 both feature a unique 2D structure. For 1, the 2D undulated network consists of 1D infinite helical chains running parallel to the b axis, while for 2, the 2D network is made up of 1D tubes along the b axis. Moreover, the Ag…Ag interactions in complexes 1 and 2 are also discussed.     

Two 3-D Neutral Zn(Ⅱ)-MOFs Generated from the Asymmetric Schiff-base Ligand

Two new Zn(Ⅱ)-MOFs were synthesized based on an asymmetric Schiff-base ligand LH, which is obtained by the condensation of 5-formyl-8-hydroxyquinoline and 3-pyridinecarboxylic acid hydrazide. In different mixed solvents, we get two new isomorphism compounds, [Zn(L)2]·C4H8O2·2MeOH(1) and [Zn(L)2]·CH2Cl2·2MeOH(2). Compounds 1 and 2 have been characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis and IR. Compound 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c, with a = 13.856(4), b = 14.156(4), c = 9.620(3) , β = 110.167(5)°, V = 1771.3(9) 3, Dc = 1.500 g/cm3, C38H38N8O8 Zn, Mr = 800.13, F(000) = 832, μ(MoKα) = 0.761 mm-1, Z = 2, the final R = 0.0596 and wR = 0.1221 for 2112 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)). Compound 2 belongs to monoclinic, space group P21/c, with a = 13.575(3), b = 14.130(3), c = 9.485(2) , β = 107.908(3)°, V = 1731.2(6) 3, Dc = 1.529 g/cm3, C35H32Cl2N8O6 Zn, Mr = 796.96, F(000) = 820, μ(MoKα) = 0.926 mm-1, Z = 2, the final R = 0.0527 and wR = 0.1395 for 2501 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)). The Zn(Ⅱ) centers in both 1 and 2 display a distorted octahedral coordination geometry. The octahedral Zn(Ⅱ) nodes and L linkages build up 2-D nets consisting of parallelogram-like grids in the ab plane. The neighboring nets stack through hydrogen bonds to generate 3-D rhombic channels. In 1, the 1,4-dioxane and MeOH guests alternatively arrange in the channels and effectively take up the free space; while in 2, the CH2Cl2 guests are arranged in the channels. In addition, the encapsulated MeOH molecules are bonded to the framework by hydrogen bonds.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two Trinuclear Iron(Ⅲ) Carboxylate Complexes: [Fe3(μ3-O)(μ-O2CEt)6(H2O)3]Cl.3H2O and [Fe3(μ3-O)(μ-O2CEt)6Py3]Cl(Py=pyridine)

Two new oxo-centered trinuclear iron complexes [Fe3(μ3-O)(μ-O2CEt)6(H2O)3]Cl.3H2O 1 and [Fe3(μ3-O)(μ-O2CEt)6Py3]Cl 2 were prepared in non-aqueous solvent and their crystal structures have been determined. Crystal 1 is monoclinic, space group P21/n, a=9.909(3), b=24.467(8), c=14.542(7)(), β=107.85(4)° V=3356(4)()3, Z=4, Mr=765.52, Dc=1.52 g/cm3, μ=14.28 cm-1, F(000)=1588 and R=0.059, Rw=0.071 for 3745 unique reflections with I>3σ(I). Crystal 2 belongs to the monoclinic system with space group C2/c, a=13.750(3), b=18.439(4), c=16.696(3)(), β=93.42(3)°, V=4226(3)()3, Z=4, Mr=894.73, Dc=1.41 g/cm3, μ=11.4 cm-1, F(000)=2322 and R=0.058, Rw=0.062 for 2272 unique reflections with I>3σ(I). The two structures contain the same trimetal framework in which three iron(Ⅲ) atoms form a nearly equilateral triangle with a μ3-oxygen atom in the centre.     

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.