Mono- and dinuclear vanadium complexes with the pentadentate schiff base 2,6-diacetylpyridine bis(nicotinylhydrazone): Synthesis and structures

A reaction between VOSO₄, 2,6-diacetylpyridine, and nicotinohydrazide in a molar ratio of 1: 1: 2 afforded two complexes differing in both color and crystal shape as well as in chemical composition and molecular structure. The compositions and structures of the vanadium complexes were determined by IR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (CIF files CCDC_nos. 1411235 (I) and 1411236 (II)). These complexes can be formulated as [V ₂ ^II (H₂L)₂](NO₃)₄ ? H₂O (I) and [V^IV(=O)(H₂L)(SO₄)] ? 5H₂O (II), where H₂L is 2,6-diacetylpyridine bis(nicotinylhydrazone). Complex I consists of centrosymmetric dinuclear complex cations [V₂(H₂L)₂]⁴⁺, NO ₃ ^- anions, and crystal water molecules in a ratio of 1: 4: 1; complex II is built from molecular V(IV) complexes and crystal water molecules in a ratio of 1: 5. The coordination polyhedron of the metal atom in I is a tetragonal pyramid made up of the electron-donating atoms N₃O₂ of two ligands H₂L. The coordination polyhedron of the metal atom in II is a pentagonal bipyramid made up of the electron-donating atoms N₃O₂ of one neutral five-coordinate ligand H₂L and two O atoms coming from the oxo ligand and the SO ₄ ^2- anion coordinated in a monodentate fashion.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic properties,and antimicrobial activity of some new 5-phenylazo-6-aminouracil-vanadyl complexes

Six complexes, [VO(L¹-H)₂]?·?5H₂O (1), [VO(OH)(L^2,3?H)(H₂O)]?·?H₂O (2,3), [VO(OH)(L^4,5?H)(H₂O)]?·?H₂O (4,5), [VO(OH)(L⁶?H)(H₂O)]?·?H₂O (6), were prepared by reacting different derivatives of 5-phenylazo-6-aminouracil ligands with VOSO₄?·?5H₂O. The infrared and ¹H NMR spectra of the complexes have been assigned. Thermogravimetric analyses (TG, DTG) were also carried out. The data agree quite well with the proposed structures and show that the complexes were finally decomposed to the corresponding divanadium pentoxide. The ligands and their vanadyl complexes were screened for antimicrobial activities by the agar-well diffusion technique using DMSO as solvent. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values for 1–4 and 6 were calculated at 30°C for 24–48?h. The activity data show that the complexes are more potent antimicrobials than the parent ligands.     

Synthesis,spectral, thermal and crystallographic investigations on oxovanadium(IV) and manganese(III) complexes derived from heterocyclic β-diketone and 2-amino ethanol

Novel mononuclear oxovanadium(IV) and manganese(III) complexes [VO(L¹)₂·H₂O] (1); [VO(L²)₂·H₂O] (2); [VO(L³)₂·H₂O] (3); [Mn(L¹)₂]ClO₄·H₂O (4); [Mn(L²)₂] ClO₄·H₂O (5); [Mn(L³)₂]ClO₄·H₂O (6) were prepared by condensation of 1 mol of VOSO₄·5H₂O or Mn(OAc)₃· 2H₂O with 2 mol of ligand HL¹, HL² or HL³ (where HL¹ = 4-[(2-hydroxy-ethylamino)-methylene]-5-methyl-2- phenyl-2,4-dihydro-pyrazol-3-one; HL²=4-[(2-hydroxy-ethylamino)-methylene]-5-methyl-2-p-tolyl-2,4-dihydro-pyrazol-3-one; HL³=4-{4-[(2-hydroxy-ethyl-amino)-methyl]-3-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydropyrazol-1-yl} benzene sulfonic acid). The resulting complexes were characterized by elemental analyses, molar conductance, magnetic and decomposition temperature measurements, electron spin resonance, FAB mass, IR and electronic spectral studies. From TGA, DTA and DSC, the thermal behaviour and degradation kinetic were studied. Electronic spectra and magnetic susceptibility measurements indicate distorted octahedral stereochemistry of oxovanadium(IV) complexes and regular octahedral stereochemistry of manganese(III) complexes. Hamiltonian and bonding parameters found from ESR spectra indicate the metal ligand bonding is partial covalent. The X-ray single crystal determination of one of the representative ligand was carried out which suggests existence of amine-one tautomeric form in the solid state. The ¹H-NMR spectra support the existence of imine-ol form in solution state. The LC-MS studies sustain the¹H-NMR result. The electronic structure of the same representative ligand was optimized using 6-311G basis set at HF level ab initio studies to predict the coordinating atoms of the ligand.     

Synthesis,electrochemical and antimicrobial studies of mono and binuclear iron(III) and oxovanadium(IV) complexes of [ONO] donor tridentate Schiff-base ligands

Tridentate Schiff bases (H₂L¹ or H₂L²) were derived from condensation of acetylacetone and 2-aminophenol or 2-aminobenzoic acid. Binuclear square pyramidal complexes of the type [M₂(L¹)₂]?·?nH₂O (M?=?Fe–Cl, n?=?0; M?=?VO, n?=?1) were accessed from interaction of H₂L¹ with anhydrous FeCl₃ and VOSO₄?·?5H₂O, respectively. A similar reaction with H₂L², however, produced mononuclear complexes [ML²(H₂O) _x ]?·?nH₂O (M=Fe–Cl, x?=?0, n?=?0; M=VO, x?=?1, n?=?1). The compounds were characterized using elemental analysis, FT-IR, UV-Vis, and NMR (for ligand only), and mass spectroscopies and solution electrical conductivity studies. Magnetic susceptibility measurements suggest antiferromagnetic exchange in binuclear Fe(III) and VO(IV) complexes. Thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA) provided unambiguous evidence for the presence of coordinated as well as lattice water in [VOL²(H₂O)]?·?H₂O. Cyclic voltammetric studies showed well-defined redox processes corresponding to Fe(III)/Fe(II) and VO(V)/VO(IV). In vitro antimicrobial activities of the compounds were investigated against Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeroginosa, Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, and Proteus vulgaris. H₂L¹ and its binuclear complexes exhibited pronounced activity against all the microorganisms tested.     

Synthesis, structure and catalytic activity of an oxo-bridged dinuclear oxovanadium complex of an isonicotinohydrazide ligand

A mononuclear dioxo vanadium(V) complex of a hydrazone ONO donor ligand, [V^VO₂(L¹)] (1), was synthesized by the reaction of V₂O₅ and terephthalic acid with H₂L¹ in 1:1:1 mol ratio, while an oxo-bridged bis(vanadium(IV)oxo) complex, [μ ₂–O–{V^IVO(L²)}₂] (2), was synthesized by the treatment of isonicotinic acid hydrazide, salicylaldehyde and CoSO₄·7H₂O with bis(acetylacetonato)oxovanadium(IV) (H₂L¹ = isonicotinic acid(2-hydroxy-benzylidene)-hydrazide, H₂L² = isonicotinic acid (1-methyl-3-oxo-butylidene)-hydrazide). The complexes were characterized by elemental analyses and spectroscopic methods. The crystal structure of complex 2 was determined by X-ray analysis. The complexes were tested as catalysts for the oxidation of cycloalkenes and benzyl alcohol using H₂O₂ as terminal oxidant. Excellent selectivity was achieved in the oxidation of cyclohexene.     

Oxo transfer reaction: Dioxido and monooxidovanadium(V) complexes

A dioxidovanadium(V) complex of type [(L_ONOH^?)(VO₂)] (1) was isolated where L_ONOH₂ is a tridentate ONO donor benzhydrazide ligand. 1 undergoes an oxo transfer reaction with triphenylphosphine in presence of 8-hydroxyquinoline (HQ) and affords a monooxidovanadium(V) complex of type [(L_ONO^2?)(VO)(Q^?)] (2). 1 and 2 were substantiated by elemental analyses, ESI-mass, IR, ¹H NMR, ⁵¹V NMR and UV–vis spectra. The molecular geometries of 1 and 2 were authenticated by single crystal X?ray crystallography. UV–vis absorption spectra of 1 and 2 display bands respectively at 325 and 320 nm due to oxido → vanadium(V) charge transfer transitions. 1 exhibit an irreversible cathodic peak at ?0.44 V whereas 2 displays a reversible cathodic wave at ?0.60 V in cyclic voltammogram due to the VO³⁺/VO²⁺ redox couple.     

Ligational behavior of thiosemicarbazone,semicarbazone and thiocarbohydrazone ligands towards VO(IV), Ce(III), Th(IV) and UO2(VI) ions: Synthesis,structural characterization and biological studies

Mono- and binuclear VO(IV), Ce(III), Th(IV) and UO₂(VI) complexes of thiosemicarbazone, semicarbazone and thiocarbohydrazone ligands derived from 4,6-diacetylresorcinol were synthesized. The structures of these complexes were elucidated by elemental analyses, IR, UV–vis, ESR, ¹H NMR and mass spectra as well as conductivity and magnetic susceptibility measurements and thermal analyses. The thiosemicarbazone (H₄L¹) and the semicarbazone (H₄L²) ligands behave as dibasic pentadentate ligands in case of VO(IV) and UO₂(VI) complexes, tribasic pentadentate in case of Ce(III) complexes and monobasic pentadentate in case of Th(IV) complexes. However, the thiocarbohydrazone ligand (H₃L³) acts as a monobasic tridentate ligand in all complexes except the VO(IV) complex in which it acts as a dibasic tridentate ligand. The antibacterial and antifungal activities were also tested against Rhizobium bacteria and Fusarium-Oxysporium fungus. The metal complexes of H₄L¹ ligand showed a higher antibacterial effect than the free ligand while the other ligands (H₄L² and H₃L³) showed a higher effect than their metal complexes. The antifungal effect of all metal complexes is lower than the free ligands.     

A Tetravalent Cerium Complex Containing a CeO Bond

Whereas terminal oxo complexes of transition and actinide elements are well documented, analogous lanthanide complexes have not been reported to date. Herein, we report the synthesis and structure of a cerium(IV) oxo complex, [Ce?O(L_OEt)₂(H₂O)]?MeC(O)NH₂ ( 1 ; L_OEt^?=[Co(η⁵‐C₅H₅){P(O)(OEt)₂}₃]^?), featuring a short Ce?O bond (1.857(3) Å). DFT calculations indicate that the hydrogen bond to cocrystallized acetamide plays a key role in stabilizing the Ce?O moiety of 1 in the solid state. Complex 1 exhibits oxidizing and nucleophilic reactivity.     

Synthesis of uranium complexes incorporating extended azo-imine ligands: Molecular and electronic structure

The new azo-imine ligands 2,4-di-tert-butyl-6-((2-((2-hydroxyphenyl)diazenyl) phenylimino)methyl)phenol, H₂L¹, 1a, and 2,4-di-tert-butyl-6-((2-((2-hydroxyphenyl) diazenyl)p-chlorophenylimino)phenol, H₂L², 1b, were prepared. Reaction of H₂L¹;1a, and H₂L²;1b, with uranyl nitrate hexahydrate afforded the mononuclear complexes of compositions [U(O)₂(L¹)(H₂O)]; 2a, and [U(O)₂(L²)(H₂O)]; 2b, complexes respectively. The newly synthesised ligands (1a and 1b) and the complexes (2a and 2b) were characterised unequivocally. The x-ray structure of 2a was determined. The tetradentate dianionic ligand (L¹)^2- coordinated the uranium ion equatorially with a water molecule in the same plane. Two axially coordinated oxo ligands completed the overall pentagonal bipyramid geometry around U(VI) ion. Structural pattern, electron transfer properties (oxidation near 1.32 ​V vs Ag/AgCl) and electronic transitions of [U(O)₂(L¹)(H₂O)]; 2a, and [U(O)₂(L²)(H₂O)]; 2b have been rationalized by DFT calculations.     

Two dioxomolybdenum(VI) complexes with hydrazone ligands: synthesis,characterization, crystal structures and catalytic properties

A pair of Mo(VI) complexes, [MoO₂L¹(MeOH)] (1) and [MoO₂L²(MeOH)] (2), where L¹ and L² are the dianions of 2-amino-N’-(3-bromo-5-chloro-2-hydroxybenzylidene)benzohydrazide (H₂L¹) and 2-amino-N’-(3,5-dibromo-2-hydroxybenzylidene)benzohydrazide (H₂L²), respectively, have been prepared and characterized by physico-chemical methods and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The Mo atom in each complex is coordinated by the phenolate oxygen, imino nitrogen and enolate oxygen of the hydrazone ligand, together with a methanol ligand and two oxo groups, giving a distorted octahedral geometry. The complexes proved to be effective catalysts for the oxidation of various olefins.     

Dioxo- and oxovanadium(V) complexes of biomimetic hydrazone ONO and NNS donor ligands: Synthesis, crystal structure and catalytic reactivity

Oxo- and dioxo-vanadium(V) complexes of hydrazone ONO donor ligands with the formula [V^VO(μ₂-OCH₃)(L¹)]₂ (1) and [V^VO₂(L²)]·H₂O (2) were synthesized by the reaction of [VO(acac)₂] with proton-transfer complexes of benzenetricarboxylic acid/benzoylhydrazide and benzenetricarboxylic acid/isonicotinohydrazide, respectively (H₂L¹ = monocondensation of benzoylhydrazide and acetylacetone, H₂L² = monocondensation of isonicotinohydrazide and acetylacetone). Dioxo complex of V(V), [VO₂(L³)] (3), was synthesized by the reaction of equimolar amounts of VO(acac)₂, 2-acetylpyridine and thiosemicarbazide (H₂L³ = hydrazone Schiff base of acetylpyridine and thiosemicarbazide and Hacac = acetylacetone). They were characterized by FT-IR, UV-Vis and NMR spectroscopic methods. The crystal structures of 1 and 2 were determined by X-ray analyses. The ¹H NMR spectrum of the complex 1 in CDCl₃ solution indicated that this dimeric complex is converted appreciably into its respective monomeric form. The catalytic potential of the complexes has been tested for the oxidation of alkene, alkane and aromatic hydrocarbons using H₂O₂ as the terminal oxidant. Good to excellent conversions have been obtained for the oxidation of most of the hydrocarbons.     

Ni(II) complexes with optically active bis(menthane), pinano-para-menthane ethylenediaminodioximes and pinano-para-menthane, bis(pinane) propylenediaminodioximes: Synthesis, structures, and properties

Reactions of Ni(NO₃)₂ · 6H₂O) in EtOH(iso-PrOH) with optically active bis(menthane) ethylene-diaminodioxime (H₂L¹), pinano-para-menthane ethylenediaminodioxime (H₂L²), pinano-para-menthane propylenediaminodioxime (H₂L³) and bis(pinane) propylenediaminodioxime (H₂L⁴) were used to synthesize [Ni(H₂L¹)NO₃[NO₃ · 2H₂O (I), [Ni(HL²)]NO₃ (II), [Ni(HL³)]NO₃ (III), and [Ni(HL⁴)]NO₃ (IV). X-ray diffraction study of paramagnetic complex I (μ_eff = 3.04 μB and diamagnetic complexes II and III revealed their ionic structures. A distorted octahedral polyhedron N₄O₂ in the cation of complex I is formed by the N atoms of tetradentate cycle-forming ligand, i.e., the H₂L¹ molecule, and the O atoms of the NO ₃ ^? anion acting as a bidentate cyclic ligand. In the cations of complexes II and III, containing a pinane fragment, the coordination core NiN₄ has the shape of a distorted square formed on coordination of tetradentate cycle-forming ligands, i.e., anions of the starting dioximes. The structure of diamagnetic complex IV is likely to be similar to the structures of complexes II and III.     

Dioxomolybdenum(VI) complexes of hydrazone phenolate ligands - syntheses and activities in catalytic oxidation reactions

The new cis-dioxomolybdenum (VI) complexes [MoO₂(L²)(H₂O)] (2) and [MoO₂(L³)(H₂O)] (3) containing the tridentate hydrazone-based ligands (H₂L² = N'-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-2-hydroxybenzylidene)-4-methylbenzohydrazide and H₂L³ = N'-(2-hydroxybenzylidene)-2-(hydroxyimino)propanehydrazide) have been synthesized and characterized via IR, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The catalytic activities of complexes 2 and 3, and the analogous known complex [MoO₂(L¹)(H₂O)] (1) (H₂L¹ = N'-(2-hydroxybenzylidene)-4-methylbenzohydrazide) have been evaluated for various oxidation reactions, viz. oxygen atom transfer from dimethyl sulfoxide to triphenylphosphine, sulfoxidation of methyl-p-tolylsulfide or epoxidation of different alkenes using tert-butyl hydroperoxide as terminal oxidant. The catalytic activities were found to be comparable for all three complexes, but complexes 1 and 3 showed better catalytic performances than complex 2, which contains a more sterically demanding ligand than the other two complexes.     

Synthesis characterization,crystal structures,and antibacterial activity of 8-hydroxyquinoline-coordinated oxidovanadium(V) complexes with tridentate hydrazone ligands

Two new oxidovanadium(V) complexes, [VO(L¹)(L)] (I) and [VO(L²)(L)] (II), where L¹ and L² are the dianionic form of N'-(2-hydroxy-5-methoxybenzylidene)pivalohydrazide (H₂L¹) and N'-(2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)pivalohydrazide (H₂L²), respectively, and L is the monoanionic form of 8-hydroxyquinoline (HL), were prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, infrared and electronic spectra, and ¹H NMR spectra. Structures of the complexes were further confirmed by single crystal X-ray determination (CIF files CCDC nos. 1477854 (I), 1477856 (II)). H₂L¹ and H₂L² coordinate to the V atoms through the phenolate O, imino N, and enolate O atoms. 8-Hydroxyquinoline coordinates to the V atoms through bidentate ON donor set. The V atoms of the complexes are in octahedral coordination with the oxo group furnished the octahedral geometry. The complexes show effective antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis.     

Chains,helices, sheets and unusual 3D nets: Diverse structures of the flexible,ditopic ligand 1,2-bis(3-(4-pyridyl)pyrazolyl)ethane

The flexible ditopic ligand 1,2-bis(3-(4-pyridyl)pyrazol-1-yl)ethane (L^4Et) displays remarkable versatility in the complexes that it forms with transition metals with products ranging from 1D chains to interpenetrating 3D networks. The L^4Et ligand itself crystallises in the space group P2₁, adopting a helical twist, although it is found in a variety of other conformations in its complexes. Coordination polymers containing the L^4Et ligand vary from almost straight, parallel 1D chains of [Ag₂(L^4Et)₂(ClO₄)₂(DMF)]·DMF (1), through interdigitating helical complexes containing tetrahedral Zn(II), [Zn(NCS)₂(L^4Et)]·DMF·H₂O (2) to 2D sheets of [Cu(L^4Et)₂(H₂O)₂](PF₆)₂·xH₂O (3) and the three-fold interpenetrating 3D network of [Co(L^4Et)₂(NCS)₂] (4). The 3D network adopts an unusual 3D 4-connected dmp (6⁵.8) topology. Dimensionality can be limited by the use of chelating co-ligands, demonstrated by the formation of the dinuclear complex [{Cu(py-2,6-CO₂)(H₂O)}₂(L^4Et)] (5).     

Synthesis,characterization and interaction with DNA of mononuclear metal complexes with oxolinic acid

Seven new neutral mononuclear metal complexes of VO²⁺, Mn²⁺, Fe³⁺, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Zn²⁺ and Cd²⁺ with the quinolone antibacterial agent oxolinic acid (=Hoxo) have been prepared and characterized with physicochemical and spectroscopic techniques. In all the complexes, oxolinic acid acts as a bidentate deprotonated ligand bound to the metal through the pyridone oxygen and one carboxylate oxygen. The metals in all the complexes are six-coordinate with slightly distorted octahedral geometry. The lowest energy model structures of the complexes Fe(oxo)₃, VO(oxo)₂(H₂O) and Mn(oxo)₂(H₂O)₂ have been determined with molecular modeling calculations. The ability of all the complexes to bind to calf-thymus DNA has been investigated with diverse spectroscopic techniques.     

Synthesis, characterization, structures, and catalytic property of oxovanadium(V) complexes with hydrazone ligands

The reaction of [VO(Acac)₂] with 4-methyl-N′-[(2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)methylidene]benzohydrazide (H₂L¹) and 4-methyl-N′-[1-(2-hydroxynaphthyl)ethyiidene]benzohydrazide (H₂L²), respectively, in methanol, affords two new oxovanadium(V) complexes [VO(OMe)L¹]₂ (I) and [VO(OMe)L²] (II). Both complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and single crystal X-ray diffraction methods. Complex I is a methoxide-bridged dinuclear oxovanadium(V) compound, while complex II is a mononuclear oxovanadium(V) compound. The dinegative hydrazone ligands coordinate to the metal atoms through phenolate, imine, and deprotonated amide donor atoms. The geometry around vanadium atom in I is a distorted VNO₅ octahedron, while that in II is a VNO₄ square pyramid. Both complexes have effective catalytic property for the sulfoxidation reaction.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic studies and crystal structures of two new vanadium complexes of 2-benzoylpyridine containing hydrazone ligands

The reaction of VO(acac)₂ with 2-benzoylpyridine substituted aroylhydrazones is studied. Oxovanadium(IV) and (V) complexes are obtained, indicating the binding of ligands to the metal ion through the imine nitrogen, enolate oxygen and pyridyl nitrogen. The oxovanadium(IV) compound [VOL¹(OCH₃)] · 0.14H₂O (1a) gets oxidized to dioxovanadium(V) species [VO₂L¹] (1b) upon crystal formation. The crystal structures of the ligand and the two vanadium complexes are reported. Single crystal X-ray diffraction studies of the compound [VO(HL²)(μ₂-O)]₂ (2) revealed a centrosymmetric dimer.     

Hydrogen-Bond Directed Cyanide-Bridged Supramolecular 2D and 1D Bimetallic Coordination Polymers: Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Magnetic Properties

By using K₂[Ni(CN)₄] as a building block and two Mn(III) compounds containing bicompartimental Schiff-base ligands as assembling segments, two new cyanide-bridged Ni–Mn complexes of the formula {[Mn(L¹)(H₂O)]₄[Ni(CN)₄]}[ClO₄]₂·2CH₃CN (1) and {[Mn(L²)(H₂O)]₂[Ni(CN)₄]}·CH₃CN H₂O (2) (L¹ = N,N’-1,2-propylene-bis(3-methoxysalicylideneiminate; L² = N,N’-1,2-propylene-bis(3-ethoxysalicylideneiminate) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy and X-ray analysis. Single Xray diffraction analysis revealed the cationic pentanuclear and neutral trinuclear structures for complexes 1 and 2, respectively, and indicated that the structure of the Schiff-base ligand had obvious influence on the structural types of the target cyanide-bridged complexes. Both cyanide-bridged complexes are self-complementary via coordinated aqua ligand from one complex and the free O₄ compartment from the neighboring complex, therefore giving supramolecular two-dimensional network and one-dimensional zig-zag chain structure. Study of magnetic properties revealed weak antiferromagnetic coupling within the Mn₂ dimer formed by the intermolecular hydrogen bond.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structures,and Properties of Copper(II), Zinc(II), and Cadmium(II) Coordination Polymers Based on 5‐Nitro‐isophthalate and 1,2‐(2‐Pyridyl)‐1,2,4‐triazole

Three coordination polymers, namely {[Cu(5‐nipa)(L²²)](H₂O)₂}_n ( 1 ), [Zn(5‐nipa)(L²²)(H₂O)]_n ( 2 ), and {[Cd₂(5‐nipa)₂(L²²)(H₂O)₃](H₂O)_3.6}_n ( 3 ), were prepared under similar synthetic method based on 1,2‐(2‐pyridyl)‐1,2,4‐triazole (L²²) and ancillary ligand 5‐nitro‐isophthalic acid (5‐H₂nipa) with Cu^II, Zn^II, and Cd^II perchlorate, respectively. All the complexes were characterized by IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and powder X‐ray diffraction (PXRD) patterns. Single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction indicates that complexes 1 and 2 show similar 1D chain structures, whereas complex 3 exhibits the 2D coordination network with hcb topology. The central metal atoms show distinct coordination arrangements ranging from distorted square‐pyramid for Cu^II in 1 , octahedron for Zn^II in 2 , to pentagonal‐bipyramid for Cd^II in 3 . The L²² ligand adopts the same (η³,μ₂) coordination fashion in complexes 1 – 3 , while the carboxyl groups of co‐ligand 5‐nipa^2– adopt monodentate fashion in 1 and 2 and bidentate chelating mode in 3 . These results indicate that the choice of metal ions exerts a significant influence on governing the target complexes. Furthermore, thermal stabilities of complexes 1 – 3 and photoluminescent properties of 2 and 3 were also studied in the solid state.