A novel one-dimensional copper(II) imino nitroxide polymer

A copper(II) complex Cu(im2-py)(4,4′-bipy)(NO₃)](NO₃)·1.5H₂O (im2-py?=?2-(2′-pyridyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl; 4,4′-bipy?=?4,4′-bipyridyl) has been synthesized by reaction of Cu(NO₃)·3H₂O with im2py and 4,4-bipyridyl in methanol solution. Its crystal structure has been determined by X-ray diffraction. The structure shows that each copper ion is coordinated by a bidentate imino nitroxide radical, two 4,4′-bipyridyl ligands and a nitrate group to form a distorted square pyramidal environment. The crystal structure consists of chains of copper ions linked by 4,4′-bipyridyl.