Synthesis and crystal structure of a three-dimensional 3d-4f heterometallic coordination polymer {[Sm2Ni(Pdc)2(SO4)2(H2O)6] · H2O} n

A new 3d-4f coordination polymer {[Sm₂Ni(Pdc)₂(SO₄)₂(H₂O)₆] · H₂O} _n (H₂Pdc = pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid) has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and structurally determined by X-ray diffraction method. The X-ray diffraction analysis reveals the compound crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group $P\bar 1$ , with a = 10.062(4), b = 10.249(4), c = 12.744(5) Å, α = 93.548(4)°, β = 102.601(4)°, γ = 94.022(3)°, V = 1275.4(8) ų, F(000) = 972, M _r = 1077.85, Z = 2, ρ _c = 2.624 g cm^?3, μ = 5.55 mm^?1, final R = 0.0299, wR = 0.0805 for 4716 independent reflections with R _int = 0.0204. According to the structure determination the complex is a three-dimensional (3D) network structure in which infinite lanthanide-carboxylate chains are linked by [Ni(SO₄)₂]^2? metalloligands to form a mixed-metal coordination network.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of a novel tartrate copper(II) two-dimensional coordination polymer: {[Cu2(C4H4O6)2(H2O)2]·4H2O}∞

A new 2D coordination polymer, {[Cu₂(C₄H₄O₆)₂(H₂O)₂]·4H₂O}_∞ has been synthesized by the hydrothermal method and characterized by X-ray single crystal diffraction. Every copper(II) atom adopts a distorted octahedral geometry and coordinates with six oxygen atoms from one water molecule and three tartrate acid ions. The two tartrate acid ions have different coordination modes, one provides four oxygen atoms to coordinate with Cu(II) and another coordinates with all six oxygen atoms. Such a coordination mode generates a two-dimensional coordination polymer. In the solid state, the title compound forms a 3D network structure through hydrogen bonds.     

Synthesis, crystal structure, and interaction with DNA of a novel coordination polymer: {[Cd(Pmal)(Bipy)] · 4H2O} n

A novel coordination polymer {[Cd(Pmal)(Bipy)] · 4H₂O} _n (I), where Bipy = 2,2??-Bipyridine, Pmal = phenethylmalonate, has been synthesized and characterized using IR, ¹H NMR, elemental analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffractometry. The unit cell parameters for complex I: a = 12.3752(15), b = 6.8283(9), c = 13.4739(17) ?, ?? = 91.108(2)°, V = 1138.4(2) ?³, Z = 2, space group P2₁. The binding of complex I with fish sperm DNA (FS-DNA) was investigated by fluorescence spectroscopy, showing that the complex has the ability of interaction with DNA. Gel-electrophoresis assay demonstrates the ability of complex I to cleave the pBR322 plasmid DNA.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and luminescence of a two-dimensional interpenetrating supermolecular complex {[Cd(phen)2(sube)] · 2H2O} n

A coordination polymer {[Cd(phen)₂(sube)]·2H₂O} _n (1) (phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline; H₂sube?=?suberic acid) has been synthesized by reaction of phen and suberic acid with cadmium(II). Elemental analysis, thermal analyses, IR spectra and X-ray crystal structure analysis were carried out to determine the composition and crystal structure of 1. The Cd(II) is six-coordinate in a distorted octahedral configuration. A 2-D interpenetrating framework supramolecular structure was formed by π–π stacking interaction between phen of neighboring chains. Moreover, 1 displayed luminescent properties in the blue range at room temperature.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and magnetic properties of a 1D coordination polymer[Ni(phth)(phen)(H2O)] n · n H2O

A new one-dimensional coordination polymer [Ni(phth)(phen)(H₂O)] _n ?·?nH₂O was synthesized. The structure was determined by X-ray crystallography revealing that each nickel atom is five-coordinate bridged via phthalate ion to form a zigzag chain. The chains are further linked together via hydrogen-bonding interactions to construct a three dimensional supramolecular network. The magnetic properties of the complex show that there are weak antiferromagnetic interactions between Ni(II) centers.     

Synthesis, crystal structure, and fluorescence properties of a novel coordination polymer [Zn(L)(4,4′-bipyridine)(H2O)] n · (H2O)4

In this work, a novel and rare coordination polymer, [Zn(L)(Bipy)(H₂O)] _n · (H₂O)₄ (H₂L??sphenylpropylmalonate acid, Bipy??4,4??-bipyridine), has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR spectroscopy, and solid fluorimetry studies. In the crystal, the Zn²⁺ ion of the complex is hexacoordinated in a slightly distorted octahedral configuration forming the unit structure, 2D structure, and 3D framework. The supramolecular architecture was constructed by a unit of (H₂O)₄ discrete water cluster. Besides, the coordination polymer displays strong emission spectra due to the metal-to-ligand charge-transfer transition, having potential applications as fluorescent materials.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of the porous metal-organic coordination polymer [Zn4(Ndc)4(Oxdz)2] · 2H2O

New metal-organic coordination polymer [Zn₄(Ndc)₄(Oxdz)₂] · 2H₂O (H2Ndc = 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, Oxdz = 1,3,4-oxadiazole) was prepared by heating a solution of zinc nitrate, naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, and 4-aminotriazole in DMF. Of particular interest is the in situ transformation of 4-aminotriazole into 1,3,4-oxadiazole. The structure and the composition of the obtained compounds were established by X-ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. The metal-organic framework is electrically neutral and forms a channel structure with the pore diameter of 9 Å.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Mixed Cu-Cd Bimetallic Complex {[CuCd(pba)(H2O)3]·2H2O}n

A one-dimensional bimetallic compound {[CuCd(pba)(H2O)3]·2H2O}n in which pba was propylenebis (oxamic acid), was prepared. Crystal structure of the title compound was determined. It belongs to orthorhombic system, molecular formula CuCdC7H16N2O11, Mr=480.17, space group Pnma(#62), a=12.953(2), b=21.626(6), c=5.253(3)(A), V=1471(2)(A)3 and Dx=2.17g/cm3 for Z=4. The structure was solved by direct methods with final R=0.052 and Rw=0.063 for 1055 observed reflections with I>3σ(I). Two nitrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms from the oxamide and a water molecule coordinated to the CuII ion forming a square pyramidal geometry. Four oxygen atoms from the oxamide and two water molecules coordinated to the CdII ion forming an elongated octahedral geometry.     

A 3-D pillar-layered coordination polymer {[EuCu(C2O4)(na)2] · 2H2O} n : synthesis,structure and photoluminescent properties

A 3d–4f heterometallic coordination polymer, {[EuCu(C₂O₄)(na)₂] ·?2H₂O} _n (1) [Hna=nicotinic acid], has been synthesized by hydrothermal reaction of lanthanide oxides, Cu(I), and pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid. 1 features a 3-D pillar-layered coordination framework constructed from two-dimensional lanthanide-carboxylate layers and Cu(na) pillars. Interestingly, the na ligand was obtained by the in situ decarboxylation of pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid.     

Synthesis,spectral, thermal,and structural studies of copper(II)-squarate coordination polymer with 2-hydroxyethylpyridine, {[Cu(μ-sq)(etpy)2] · H2O} n

Polynuclear Cu(II)-squarate complex with 2-hydroxyethylpyridine, {[Cu(μ-sq)(etpy)₂] · H₂O} _n has been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, magnetic susceptibility, thermal analysis, IR, and UV-Vis spectroscopic studies (H₂sq = squaric acid and etpy = 2-hydroxyethylpyridine). The structure of the complex was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Density functional theory (DFT) and Hartree–Fock (HF) calculations were performed using the GAUSSIAN 03 program. The complex crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c. The structure contains chains of squarato-O ¹,O ³-bridged polynuclear copper(II) units held together by intermolecular hydrogen bonds, weak π–π and van der Waals interactions. The distorted octahedral geometry of Cu(II) is completed by two neutral bidentate etpy ligands through the nitrogen of pyridine and hydroxyl O atom. Thermal decomposition of the complex is studied from 30 to 500°C in a static air atmosphere.     

Preparation,characterization, and properties of a Ag(I) coordination polymer {[Ag(H3bptc)(bpe)] · 2H2O} n

A new coordination polymer, {[Ag(H₃bptc)(bpe)]?·?2H₂O} _n (1) (H₄bptc?=?3,3′,4,4′-benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid, bpe?=?1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethene), has been synthesized through a hydrothermal technique and structurally characterized. The crystal structure of 1 exhibits a 2-D hydrogen-bonding sheet between H₃bptc^? and two free water molecules. Fluorescent property, TG analysis, and X-ray powder diffraction for 1 were also measured and discussed.     

Syntheses and structures of p-HOOCC6F4COOH · H2O (H2L · H2O) and luminescent coordination polymers [Tb2(H2O)4(L)3 · 2H2O] n and Tb2(Phen)2(L)3 · 2H2O

Compounds p-HOOCC₆F₄COOH · H₂O (H₂L · H₂O), [Tb₂(H₂O)₄(L)₃ · 2H₂O] _n (I), and Tb₂(Phen)₂(L)₃ · 2H₂O (II) are synthesized. According to the X-ray structure analysis data, the crystal structure of H₂L · H₂O is built of centrosymmetric molecules H₂L and molecules of water of crystallization. The crystal structure of compound I is built of layers of coordination 2D polymer [Tb₂(H₂O)₄(L)₃] _n and molecules of water of crystallization. The ligands are the L^2? anions performing both the tetradentate bridging and pentadentate bridging-chelating functions. The coordination polyhedron TbO₉ is a distorted three-capped trigonal prism. Acid H₂L manifests photoluminescence in the UV region (??_max = 368 nm). Compounds I and II have the green luminescence characteristic of the Tb³⁺ ions, and the band with ??_max = 545 nm (transition ⁵ D ₄?? ⁷ F ₅) is maximum in intensity. The photoluminescence intensity of compound II is higher than that for compound I.     

Synthesis,crystal structure,and luminescence of a new coordination polymer, {[Cd9(IDC)2(HIDC)6(Bipy)4] · 2N(CH3)(CH2CH3)2 · 2DMF} n

A new cadmium coordination polymer based on imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid (H₃IDC) and 4,4′-bipyridine (Bipy), {[Cd₉(IDC)₂(HIDC)₆(Bipy)₄] · 2N(CH₃)(CH₂CH₃)₂ · 2DMF} _n , has been synthesized under solvothermal conditions and characterized by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, elemental analysis, FT-IR spectroscopy, thermal analysis, and single crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group Pnnm with a = 20.530(2) Å, b = 15.5957(14) Å, c = 16.3846(15) Å, α = β = γ = 90°, V = 5245.9(9) ų, and Z = 2. The complex exhibits a 3-D structure with channels along the c-axis, in which the free N,N-dimethylformamide and methyl-diethyl-amine molecules are located. The thermal behavior and luminescence of this complex have also been studied in the solid state.     

Energetic materials composed of coordination polymers: {[Zn(μ-atrz)3](ClO4)2·2H2O}n and {[Cu(μ-atrz)3](NO3)2·2H2O}n

An improved synthetic pathway for trans-4,4′-azo-1,2,4-triazole (atrz) was discovered. Pure atrz was obtained directly without any other separation step in an environment friendly process. Treatment of atrz with zinc perchlorate and cupric nitrate led to the isolation of {[Zn(μ-atrz)₃](ClO₄)₂·2H₂O}_n and {[Cu(μ-atrz)₃](NO₃)₂·2H₂O}_n, which were well characterized. Their structures were determined by X-ray crystallographic analysis. The calculation results of the formation of {[Zn(μ-atrz)₃](ClO₄)₂ 2H₂O}_n and {[Cu(μ-atrz)₃](NO₃)₂ 2H₂O}_n indicates that the perfect crystal structures in spite of much resistance. A fundamental understanding of the structure and thermal properties involves factors, such as conjugated system, crystal structure, and inorganic metallic compounds that affect their thermal behavior. The high energy of the coordination compounds consists of chemical, electronic, and potential energy. The potential for the improvement of the coordination polymer opens up a new world for research of energetic materials.     

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of a Novel 2D Supramolecular Complex {[Dy2Zn(dinic)4(H2O)8]·H2O}n (H2dinic=2,5-Pyridinedicaboxylic Acid)

A new dysprosium-zinc coordination polymer {[Dy2Zn(dinic)4(H2O)8]·H2O}n 1(H2dinic = 2,5-pyridinedicaboxylic acid) has been synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray analysis. The complex (C28H30Dy2N4O25Zn, Mr = 1212.94) crystallizes in triclinic, space group P-1 with a = 7.8911(16), b = 9.3177(19), c = 13.029(3)(A), α = 75.29(3), β = 75.04(3), γ =79.00(3)°, V = 887.1(3)(A)3, Z = 1, Dc=2.236 g/cm3,μ(MoKα) = 4.947 mm-1, F(000) = 570, the final R = 0.0345 and wR = 0.0903 for 3644 observed reflections with I＞ 2σ(I). A two-dimensional supramolecular structure is formed in 1, which was characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TG analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of a 1D chain polyoxometalate-based complex {[CuI(en)2(H2O)]2{GeW12O40[CuII(en)2]} · 2.5H2O} n

A 1-D infinite chain organic–inorganic hybrid compound, [Cu^I(en)₂(H₂O)]₂{GeW₁₂O₄₀[Cu^II(en)₂]}·2.5H₂O, was synthesized hydrothermally and characterized by IR, UV spectroscopy, TG analyses, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Structural analysis indicates that neighboring [GeW₁₂O₄₀]^4? polyanions are interconnected by [Cu(3)(en)₂]²⁺ subunits via W–O_t–Cu(3) bridges, generating a 1D infinite chain structure. Furthermore, the compound shows photoluminescence in the solid state at room temperature.     

Synthesis, crystal structure, and photophysical properties of acid (H3O)2[{W6Br8}Br6] · 4H2O

Compound (H₃O)₂[{W₆Br₈}Br₆] · 4H₂O is synthesized by the reaction of polymeric tungsten bromide W₆Br₁₂ with hydrobromic acid in an ethanolic solution. The structure of the compound is a packing of counterions H₃O⁺ and [{W₆Br₈}Br₆]^2? and crystallization water molecules joined with each other by an extended system of hydrogen bonds. The finely crystalline sample of the complex exhibits luminescence, whose spectrum has a broad profile from ??500 nm to more than 950 nm with a maximum at ??715 nm, with an absolute quantum yield of ??0.225. The emission is characterized by the biexponential decay with lifetimes of ??2.2 and ??8.4 ??s.