Syntheses and Crystal Structures of 3,5-Diiodo-salicylalidehyde and 3,5-Diiodo-salicylalidene-4-nitroaniline

The title compounds, C7H4I2O2 1 and C13H7I2N2O3 2, have been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 9.802（2）, b = 13.867（3）, c = 7.364（2） A, β = 109.74（3）°, V= 942.1（3） A^3, Dc= 2.636 g/cm^3, C7H4I2O2, Mr= 373.90, F（000） = 672, μ = 6.627 mm^-1, Z = 4, R = 0.0459 and wR = 0.1018 for 1805 observed reflections （I 〉 2 σ（I））. Compound 2 belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 9.015（2）, b = 12.024（2）, c = 14.072（3） A, β = 103.91（3）°, V = 1480.6（5） A^3, Dc= 2.216 g/cm^3, C13H7I2N2O3, Mr= 494.01, F（000） = 920, p = 4.255 mm^-1, Z = 4, R = 0.0777 and wR = 0.1757 for 2896 observed reflections （I 〉 2σ（I））. Compounds 1 and 2 were assayed for antibacterial activities against three Gram positive bacterial strains （B. subtilis, S. aureus and S. faecalis） and three Gram negative bacterial strains （E. coli, P. aeruginosa and E. cloacae） by MTr method. Fortunately, compound 2 is found to show potent antibacterial activity against these six bacterial strains.     

From Chain to Layer Structure: ZnⅡ Coordination Polymers Derived from Diphenic Acid

Three ZnⅡ coordination polymers, [Zn(py)(H2O)(dpa)]n 1, [Zn2(4,4'-bipy)2(dpa)2]n 2 and [Zn(bpe)(H2O)2(Hdpa)2]n 3 (py = pyridine, H2dpa = diphenic acid, 4,4'-bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine,bpe = 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethane), were synthesized and characterized by X-ray single-crystal structure determination. 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c with a = 23.014(3), b = 8.7184(13), c = 18.091(3) (A), β = 95.964(3)°, V = 3610.2(9) (A)3, Z = 8, C19H15NO5Zn, Mr = 402.69,Dc= 1.482 g/cm3, F(000) = 1648, μ(MoKα) = 1.389 mm-1, the final R = 0.0431 and wR = 0.1120 for 4239 observed reflections with I ＞ 2σ(Ⅰ). 2 crystallizes in orthorhombic, space group Fddd with a = 23.1613(5), b = 24.0324(6), c = 29.4785(1) (A), V= 16408.4(5) (A)3, Z = 32, C24H16N2O4Zn, Mr = 461.76, Dc= 1.495 g/cm3, F(000) = 7552, μ(MoKα) = 1.232 mm-1, the final R = 0.0542 and wR = 0.1724 for 3632 observed reflections with I ＞ 2σ(Ⅰ). 3 crystallizes in orthorhombic, space group C2/c with a = 19.142(4), b = 13.862(3), c = 15.625(3) (A), β = 122.404(3)°, V = 3500.3(11) (A)3, Z = 8,C20H17NO5Zn0.50, Mr = 384.03, Dc= 1.457 g/cm3, F(000) = 1592,μ(MoKα) = 0.766 mm-1, the final R = 0.0400 and wR = 0.1210 for 4024 observed reflections with I ＞ 2σ(Ⅰ).     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of (H3O)(C3H5N2)[Mn(OH)6 Mo6O18]·3.5H2O and (H3O)3[Co(OH)6Mo6O18]·7H2O

The crystals of the title compounds (H3O)(C3H5N2)[Mn(OH)6Mo6O18]·3.5H2O 1 and (H3O)3[Co(OH)6Mo6O18]·7H2O 2 have been prepared and structurally determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c with a = 21.5018(9), b = 10.9331(5), c = 11.8667(5)A,β = 95.3570(10)o, V = 2777.5(2)A3, Z = 4, Dc = 2.802 g/cm3, Mr = 1171.80,μ(MoKα) = 3.173 mm-1, F(000) = 223, the final R = 0.0458 and wR = 0.1041 for 2093 observed reflections (I>2σ(I)); Compound 2 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 11.4042(12), b = 10.9481(11), c = 11.6722(12)A, β= 99.948(2)o, V = 1435.4(3)A3, Z = 2, Dc = 2.794 g/cm3, Mr = 1207.80,μ(MoKα) = 3.223 mm-1, F(000) = 1160, the final R = 0.0544 and wR = 0.1066 for 1906 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). Both compounds 1 and 2 adopt the Anderson structure, in which the anion is of centrosymmetry and formed by six octahedral edge-sharing MoO6 units surrounding the central MO6 (M = Mn or Co) octahedron.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two 3D Zinc(II) Compounds Involving Coordination and Hydrogen Bonds

1 INTRODUCTION Self-assembly through coordination and hydrogen bonds has been proved to be a powerful tool for con- structing functional organic crystalline materials[1~4]. Except for the important role of H-bonds in the sta- bilization of structures, hydrogen bonding groups namely hydroxyl, amide groups in adjacent coor- dination polymeric chains or discrete lamellas can form hydrogen bonds, which allow for the assembly of well-formed crystalline solid[5, 6]. Our recent inte- rest is foc…     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Four Cobalt Supramolecular Architectures with Hmtyaa Ligand

Four cobalt supramolecular architectures with Hmtyaa(2-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-ylthio)acetic acid) ligand have been synthesized.[Co(mtyaa)2(H2O)4]·4(H2O)(1):triclinic,space group P1 with a = 6.7537(18),b = 8.591(2),c = 10.615(3) ,α = 96.495(4),β = 99.955(5),γ = 103.615(5)°,V = 581.9(3) 3,Z = 1,Mr = 581.52,Dc = 1.659 g/m3,μ = 1.158 mm-1,F(000) = 301,Rint = 0.0557,R = 0.0377 and wR = 0.1056 for 1854 observed reflections with Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ);{[Co(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)4]·2(mtyaa)·2(H2O)}n(2):triclinic,space group P1 with a = 7.669(2),b = 8.840(3),c = 11.521(4) ,α = 79.912(5),β = 73.954(5),γ = 86.612(6)°,V = 738.9(4) 3,Z = 1,Mr = 701.67,Dc = 1.577 g/m3,μ = 0.924 mm-1,F(000) = 363,Rint = 0.0636,R = 0.0498 and wR = 0.1311 for 2155 observed reflections with Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ);{[Co(4,4'-bipy)(mtyaa)(H2O)3](mtyaa)·2(H2O)}(3):monoclinic,space group Pc with a = 7.7832(17),b = 11.527(3),c = 31.483(7) ,β = 91.952(4)°,V = 2822.9(11) 3,Z = 4,Mr = 683.65,Dc = 1.609 g/m3,μ = 0.963 mm-1,F(000) = 1412,Rint = 0.0758,R = 0.0609 and wR = 0.1095 for 5841 observed reflections with I 2σ(I);{[Co(bpe)(mtyaa)2(H2O)2]}n(4):monoclinic,space group C2/c with a = 19.290(11),b = 12.027(7),c = 14.865(8) ,β = 125.648(8)°,V = 2802(3)3,Z = 4,Mr = 657.66,Dc = 1.559 g/m3,μ = 0.959 mm-1,F(000) = 1356,Rint = 0.0456,R = 0.0332 and wR = 0.0985 for 2299 observed reflections with Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ).     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of(H_3O)(C_3H_5N_2)[Mn(OH)_6Mo_6O_(18)]·3.5H_2O and (H_3O)_3[Co(OH)_6Mo_6O_(18)]·7H_2O

1 INTRODUCTION Polyoxometalates, a rich and remarkable classof inorganic cluster system[1], exhibit diverse appli-cation possibilities due to their topological and elec-tronic properties, ranging from their well-known roleas reagents in analytical, b…     

Syntheses and Structure Determination of Two Copper Compounds with 4,4--Sulfonyldibenzoilate Ligands

The two title compounds [Cu(sdba)(py)2(H2O)]n·2n(py) 1 and [Cu(sdba)(phen)(H2O)]n 2(H2sdba = 4,4'-sulfonyldibenzoic acid,py = pyridine,phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) have been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal structure determination,IR and TG analyses.Compound 1 crystallizes in orthorhombic,space group Pbcm with a = 5.9833(12),b = 22.333(5),c = 24.571(5),V = 3283.3(12) 3,Z = 4,C34H30N4O7SCu,Mr = 702.22,Dc = 1.388 g/cm3,F(000) = 1396,μ(MoKα) = 0.780 mm-1,the final R = 0.0599 and wR = 0.1767 for 3416 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I).Compound 2 crystallizes in monoclinic,space group C2/c with a = 22.9549(4),b = 12.2443(3),c = 17.8687(4) ,β = 110.873(1)°,V = 4692.69(18) 3,Z = 8,C26H18N2O7SCu,Mr = 566.02,Dc = 1.602 g/cm3,F(000) = 2312,μ(MoKα) = 1.078 mm-1,the final R = 0.0697 and wR = 0.1330 for 3452 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I).In both structures,the CuII metal centers adopt five-coordination in slightly distorted tetragonal pyramidal geometries,while the second N-donor ligands bond or chelate to CuII ions as the terminal moiety.The weak interactions extend the two structures into high-dimensional supramolecular coordination-polymers.     

From Chain to Layer Structure: Zn~(II) Coordination Polymers Derived from Diphenic Acid

1 INTRODUCTION The rational design and synthesis of metal-organic coordination polymers have generated considerable interest in supramolecular chemistry and material science owing to their intriguing structural diver- sities and potential applications as functional mate- rials[1～3]. Up to now, some structural motifs with specific topologies and functions have been con- structed through rational combination of organic li- gands containing appropriate coordination sites and metal ions beari…     

Synthesis and Structural Chemistry of Two Novel Transition Metal Organic Phosphonates

Two novel transition metal phosphonate compounds, [Co（H2BDPP）（phen）]n 1 （BDPP = p-O3PCH2（C6H4）CH2PO3, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline） and [Pb3（BCP）2]n 2 （BCP = OOC（C6H4）CH2PO3）, have been synthesized and structurally determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 21.169（4）, b = 12.001（2）, c = 7.6211（15）A, β = 98.03（3）°, V= 1917.2（6）A^3, C20H18N2O6P2Co, Mr = 505.22, Z = 8, De= 1.737 g/cm^3, p = 1.107 mm^-1, F（000） = 1020, the final R= 0.0450 and wR = 0.1306 for 2072 observed reflections （I 〉 2σ（I）. Compound 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 4.7167（9）, b = 18.753（2）, c = 22.781（3）A, β = 91.07（3）°, V= 2014.7（14）A^, C8H6O5PPb1.5, Mr = 523.88, Z = 8, Dc = 3.454 g/cm^3, p = 25.222 mm^-1, F（000） = 1856, the final R = 0.0441 and wR = 0.1906 for 2259 observed reflections （I 〉 2σ（I）. In compound 1, the 1D chain running along the c axis is bridged by four ligands （trans- HO3PCH2C6H4CH2PO3H） in four different directions to extend the structure into a three- dimensional network. In compound 2, the Pb（II） displays 4- and 5-coordination modes. There is a one-dimensional P-O-Pb band along the a axis formed by PO3 groups and Pb（II） cations. These bands are joined by μ2-O of -COO to yield two-dimensional inorganic P-O-Pb layers which are pillared by the OOCC6HaCH2PO3 ligands to form a three-dimensional network. Moreover, compound 2 displays a strong emission band attributed to the ligand-centered （LC） transition.     

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.     

A New Lithium(Ⅰ)-organic Framework Showing Unusual kgm Topology Based on Mucate Acid Ligand

A new MOF [Li2(muc)(H2O)2] (1,H2muc = mucic acid) has been synthesized and characterized. 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group P21/c with a = 4.7884(1),b = 19.4618(5),c = 5.3639(2) ,β = 96.628(2)°,V = 496.53(2) 3,Z = 2,Mr = 258.04,Dc = 1.726 Mg/m3,F(000) = 268,μ = 0.164 mm-1,the final R = 0.0311 and wR = 0.0845 for 946 observed reflections with I 2σ(Ⅰ). The 2D undulating layers are extended into a 3D supramolecular network via hydrogen bonds. The 2D layer structure can be rationalized as an unusual binodal 4-connected network with kgm topology. Cyclic voltammetry curves exhibit one pair of redox peaks and two reduction waves.     

pH-Dependent Assembly of Hybrid Materials Based on Molybdates and Copper/imidazole Complexes

Three novel inorganic-organic hybrid materials, [Cu（imi）2（H2O）（MoO4）]n 1, [Cuz（imi）3（MoO4）E]n.nH2O 2 and [Cu3（imi）2（OH）2（MoO4）2]n 3 （imi = imidazole）, were synthesized and characterized by X-ray single-crystal structure determination. 1 crystallizes in orthorhombic, space group Pca21 with a = 13.382（4）, b = 8.527（2）, c = 9.622（3）A, V = 1098.0（5） A^3 Z = 4, C6H10CuMoN4O5, Mr = 377.66, Dc = 2.285 g/cm^3, F（000） = 740,μ（MoKa） = 3.095 mm^-1, the final R = 0.0256 and wR = 0.0722 for 1896 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ（I）. 2 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P2t/c with a= 11.170（2）, b = 7.8244（15）, c = 22.631（4）A, β = 115.790（7）°, V = 1780.9（6）A^3 Z = 4, C9H14Cu2Mo2N6O9, Mr = 669.24, Dc= 2.496 g/cm^3, F（000）=1295,μ（MoKa） = 3.792 mm^-1, the final R = 0.0225 and wR = 0.0615 for 3838 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ（I）. 3 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 5.5599（19）, b = 23.771（8）, c = 7.3044（18）A , β = 129.356（16）°, V = 746.5（4）A^3, Z = 2, C6H10Cu3Mo2N4O10, Mr = 680.71, Dc = 3.029 g/cm^3, F（000） = 650,μ（MoKa） = 5.900 mm^-1, the final R = 0.0215 and wR = 0.0524 for 1620 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ（I）.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two New Macrocyclic Compounds

Two new macrocyclic compounds, [Cu2(L)2](ClO4)4·2CH3OH (1) and [Cu(L)](ClO4)2·2H2O (2) (L = 1,3,10,12,15,18-hexaazatetracyclodocosane) were synthesized by condensation reactions involving amines and formaldehyde in the presence of copper anion. Compound 1 crystallizes in triclinic, space group Pí with a = 10.442(2), b = 14.197(3), c = 17.388(4), α = 91.218(4), β = 90.69(3), γ = 93.756(4)o, V = 2520.4(9)3, Z = 2, F(000) = 1260, Dc = 1.589 Mg/m3, Mr = 1205.92, μ = 1.137 mm-1, λ = 0.71073, the final R = 0.0668 and wR = 0.1573 for 9703 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). Compound 2 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c with a = 16.911(2), b = 11.4172(15), c = 27.059(4), β = 107.787(2)o, V = 4974.7(12)3, Z = 8, F(000) = 2504, Dc = 1.610 Mg/m3, Mr = 602.92, μ = 1.155 mm-1, λ = 0.71073 , the final R = 0.0419 and wR = 0.1131 for 4374 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I).     

Hydrothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Photoluminescent Property of a Zinc（II） Complex with 2,2′-Diphenic Acid and 2,2′-Bipyridine Ligands

A new dinuclear complex [Zn(dpa)(bipy)(H2O)]2 (dpa = 2,2'-diphenic acid, bipy = 2,2'-bipyridine) 1 has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR, fluorescence spectrum and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The complex crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 10.960(2), b = 9.4841(18), c = 20.599(4), β = 104.452(3)o, V = 2073.4(7)3, C48H36N4O10Zn2, Mr = 959.55, Dc = 1.537 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 1.225 mm-1, F(000) = 984, Z = 2, the final R = 0.0364 and wR = 0.0843 for 2788 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). In the crystal structure, the zinc atom is five-coordinated with two carboxylate oxygen atoms from different dpas, one coordinated water molecule and two nitrogen atoms from bipy ligands, showing a slightly distorted triangular bipyramidal geometry. Furthermore, it exhibits a zero-dimensional network structure with a sixteen-membered ring and shows yellow photoluminescent property at room temperature.     

The Crystal Structure of Biphenyltetracarboxylic Dianhydride Isomers

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Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel Isophthalate-bridged Copper(Ⅱ) Polymer with Two-dimensional Network Structure: [Cu2(phen)(ipt)2]2n·nH2O (ipt = isophthalate, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline)

A novel metal-organic coordination polymer [Cu2(phen)(ipt)2]2n·nH2O 1 has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The complex crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 12.338(3), b = 12.167(3), c = 18.167(4)(A), β = 111.686(14)o, V = 2534.1(10) A)3, C28H18Cu2N2O9, Mr = 653.52, Dc = 1.713 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 1.740 mm-1, F(000) = 1320, Z = 4, the final R = 0.0443 and wR = 0.0853 for 3543 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). It exhibits a novel two-dimensional network with tetra- Cu-ipt- as building units.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Cadmium（Ⅱ） Polymer with a Two-dimensional Network Structure： [ Cd（pzdc）（2,2＇-bipy） ]n·nH2O

A metal-organic coordination compound formulated as [Cd（pzdc）（2,2＇-bipy）]n·nH2O 1 （Hzpzdc = pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, 2,2＇-bipy = 2,2＇-bipyridine） has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TG fluorescence spectrum and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2 1/c with a = 10.8081（13）, b = 14.4328（17）, c = 10.2530（12） A, β = 98.504（2）°, V= 1581.8（3） ]A3, C16H14CdN4O5, Mr= 454.71, Dc = 1.909 g/cm^3, μ（MoKa） = 1.420 mm^-1, F（000） = 904, Z = 4, the final R = 0.0230 and wR = 0.0554 for 2901 observed reflections （I 〉 2σ（I））. It exhibits an interesting two-dimensional network structure and shows yellow photoluminescent property at room temperature.     

A Chiral Helical Compound Based on Achiral Components

The title compound, [Cu(dpa)(2,2'-bipy)(H2O)2]n 1 (H2dpa = diphenic acid and 2,2'- bipy = 2,2'-bipyridine), has been synthesized and its structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal is of orthorhombic, space group P212121 with a = 10.597(4), b = 11.317(4), c = 17.630(7) , V = 2114.3(14) 3, C24H20CuN2O6, Mr = 495.97, Z = 4, Dc = 1.558 g/cm3, μ = 1.079 mm-1, F(000) = 1020, Flack value = 0.052(18), R = 0.0430 and wR = 0.1016 for 3381 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). In compound 1, the dpa ligands link metal ions into helical structures in the same direction.     

A Stable 'Three-in-one'Coordination Polymer

The title compound[Cu2(IB)2(HIB)2]1 was synthesized via the hydrothermal reaction of CuSO4·5H2O and NaOH with 4-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)benzoic acid(HIB),and characte-rized by elemental analysis and infrared spectra.The crystal of 1 crystallizes in monoclinic,space group C2/c with a=24.513(8),b=18.948(5),c=17.248(6)(A),β=119.81(2)°,V=6951(4)(A)3,Z=8,C40H30Cu2N8O8,Mr=877.80,Dc=1.678 g/cm3,F(000)=3584 and μ(MoKa)=1.295 mm-1.The final R=0.0542 and wR=0.1335 for 5398 observed reflections with I>2σ(I)and R=0.0845 and wR=0.1520 for all data.X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that the title complex is a unique 'three-in-one'crystal of coordination network through strong hydrogen bonds and coordination covalent bonds.The thermogravimetric analysis measurement showed that compound 1 has thermal stability as no strictly clean weight loss step occurs below 300℃.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Water-induced Reversible Crystal-to-amorphous Transformation Property of [{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(a2O)2}·3a2O]n

A novel NiⅡ complex[{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2}·3H2O]n1(H2IBG=isophthaloylbisglycine and 4,4'-bipy=4,4'-bipyridine)has been synthesized and characterized by singlecrystal X-ray diffraction,elemental analysis,IR spectra and thermogravimetric analysis.It crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P2/c with a=15.5420(7),b=22.4344(1),c=8.3455(5)(A),β=101.538(3)°,V=2670.1(7)(A)3,Z=4,C22H32N4NiO13,Mr=619.23,Dc=1.443 g/cm3,F(000)=1296.0,μ(MoKa)=0.750 mm-1,the final R=0.0570 and wR=0.1445 for 2296 observed reflections with I>2σ(I).In the structure,the NiⅡ metal center is coordinated in an octahedral environment arranged by two water molecules,two carboxylate oxygen atoms and two nitrogen atoms from two4,4'-bipy ligands.Thermal decomposition and powder X-ray diffraction results indicate that the transformation from the crystal form,[{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2}·3H2O]n,to the amorphous powder,Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2,is reversible,so the latter form may be utilized as an absorbing agent for water and water vapor.