Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Luminescent Properties of Two New Zinc(Ⅱ) Complexes Based on Bifunctional Ligand

By using solvothermal method,two novel coordination polymers based on 4-(4-carboxyphen-yl)-1,2,4-triazole(Hcpt) and Zn(Ⅱ) cations,[Zn(cpt)(OH)]_n·n H_2O(FJU-32) and [Zn(cpt)(atrz)]n(FJU-33)(Hatrz = 3-amino-1,2,4-triazolate),were synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses,elemental analyses,FT-IR and powder X-ray diffraction. FJU-32 crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P21/c with a = 3.7441(3),b = 23.0384(19),c = 11.8562(10) ?,β = 99.069(8)o,V = 1009.91(15) ?3,Dc = 1.898 g/cm3,C_9H_9N_3O_4Zn,Mr = 288.57,F(000) = 916,μ(MoKα) = 2.439 mm~(-1),Z = 4,R = 0.0600 and wR = 0.1306 for 2412 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)),and R = 0.0704 and wR = 0.1349 for all data. FJU-33 crystallizes in monoclinic space group P21/c with a = 12.7483(5),b = 9.9922(3),c = 9.8403(3) ?,β = 100.756(4)°,V = 1231.47(7) ?~3,Dc = 1.816 g/cm~3,C_(11)H_9N_7O_2Zn,Mr = 336.62,F(000) = 680,μ(Cu Kα) = 2.957 mm~(-1),Z = 4,R = 0.0478 and w R = 0.1184 for 2466 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)),and R = 0.0687 and w R = 0.1309 for all data. In FJU-32,Zn(Ⅱ) is coordinated to three μ3-OH groups forming an unprecedented 1D zigzag-like double chain,and the 1D double chains are connected to four neighbouring double chains by the cpt ligands to form an extended 3D porous coordination polymer. In FJU-33,the adjacent [Zn(atrz)] 2D layers are further connected by the cpt ligands via Zn–O coordinated bonds and neighboring interlayer hydrogen-bonding interactions to give rise to an overall 3D pillared layer structure. The neutron triazole group of the cpt ligand has weaker coordination ability than the triazolate anion of atrz ligand. Furthermore,FJU-32 and FJU-33 display high thermal stability up to 300 ℃,and the solid state fluorescence reveals that two new complexes are potential optical materials.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Properties of Mn(Ⅱ) and Co(Ⅱ) Coordination Complexes Based on 1,10-Phenanthroline Derivative

Two new coordination complexes[Mn(L)₂(DNSA)](1) and[Co(L)(1,4-bdc)]_n (2) have been achieved under hydrothermal conditions (H₂DNSA=3,5-dinitro-salicylic acid,1,4-bdc=1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid and L=2-(2-fluoro-6-fluorophenyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline).1 crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P2_1/c with a=15.871(3),b=17.274(4),c=16.078(3)A,β=113.03(3)^o,V=4056.6(16)A³,Z=4,C₄₅H₂₂Cl₂F₂Mn N₁₀O₇,M_r=978.57,D_c=1.602 g/cm³,F(000)=1980,μ(Mo Ka)=0.536 mm^–1,R=0.0437 and w R=0.1065.2 belongs to the monoclinic system,space group C2/c with a=14.665(2),b=30.856(4),c=11.237(2)A,β=111.166(2)^o,V=4742.0(12)A³,Z=8,C₂₇H₁₄Cl Co FN₄O₄,M_r=517.80,D_c=1.602 g/cm³,F(000)=2312,μ(Mo Ka)=0.889 mm^–1,R=0.0364 and w R=0.0862.The central Mn(II) ion in 1 is six-coordinated by four nitrogen atoms from two L ligands and two oxygen atoms from one DNSA anion.In 2,the two kinds of 1,4-bdc ligands link neighboring Co(II) atoms to yield a two-dimensional layer structure.The luminescence of 1 has been studied in detail.Moreover,thermal behaviors of 1 and 2 are also investigated.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and DNA-Binding Properties of Zn(Ⅱ)and Mn(Ⅱ)Complexes Based on Imidazole Derivatives and Carboxylic Acid

Complexes[Zn(pbm)(5-hip)3](1),[Zn(pbm)(5-nip)3](2),[Mn(pbm)(H3btc)2(H2O)](3)and[Mn(pbm)(5-nip)3](4),where H2HIPA=5-hydroxyisophthalic acid,H2nip=5-nitroisophtha...     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two Copper~Ⅱ Complexes with Tetracyanonickelate~Ⅱ

Two copper-nickel complexes, {[Cu(i-Pr3TACN)][Ni(CN)4]}2·2H2O (1) and {[Cu(DACH)][Ni(CN)4]}n (2), have been synthesized by the self-assembly reactions of K2[Ni(CN)4] with CuCl2 and the corresponding chelating ligand 1,4,7-triisopropyl-1,4,7- triazacyclononane (i-Pr3TACN) or 1,4-diazacycloheptane (DACH), respectively. The complexes were structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analyses, IR spectra and magnetic properties. Complex 1 presents a [2+2] type of molecular square structure and 2 features a 2D β-pucker structure. The magnetic susceptibility measurements reveal a weak antiferromagnetic interaction between the Cu(Ⅱ) ions, with the J values of-22.11 and -32.50 cm-1 for 1 and 2. Moreover, by changing the size of macrocyclic ligands we have successfully constructed two different strictures, which may provide useful information for the construction of the structure.     

ClO_4~--directed Assembly of Two Co~Ⅱ Complexes Based on Flexible N-donor Ligands:Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Magnetic Properties

The reaction of Co~II ions with 1,4-bis(imidazol)butane(bimb) or 1,4-bis(triazol)butane(bitb) in the presence of ClO_4~-, respectively affords two CoII coordination complexes, namely {[Co(bimb)_3]·2ClO_4}n(I) and {[Co(bitb)_3]·2ClO_4}n(II). Single-crystal X-ray analysis indicates that both complexes I and II show the same α-Po topological structures. However, complex I exhibits a 2-fold interpenetrating network, while complex II features a 3-fold interpenetrating network. In addition, solid-state properties such as thermal stabilities and magnetic properties of two complexes were also investigated.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Magnetic Properties of Two Manganese(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymers Based on Bifunctional Pyridine-benzene Carboxylic Acids

Two manganese(II) coordination polymers, namely, {[Mn(PIP)(BIBP)]·(BIBP)0.5}n(1) and {[Mn(PTA)(BIMBP)(H_2O)]·H_2O_(0.69)}_n(2)(H_2PIP = 5-(4-pyridyl)-isophthalic acid, H_2 PTA =6-(4-pyridyl)-terephthalic acid, BIBP = 4,4?-bis(imidazol-1-yl)biphenyl, and BIMBP =4,4?-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)biphenyl), have been synthesized by using the bifunctional pyrinde-benzene carboxylic acids and bis(imidazole) linkers as mixed ligands to react with Mn SO4,and further characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and PXRD. Compound 1 is in the triclicnic system, space group P1 with a = 10.1089(8), b = 13.1927(12), c = 14.0638(12) ?, α = 69.437(2), β= 73.2890(10), γ = 78.5320(10)o, V = 1671.9(2) ?~3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.449 g/cm3, F(000) = 705,μ(MoK α) = 0.453 mm-1, S = 1.053, R = 0.0491 and wR = 0.1367 for 5837 unique reflections(Rint =0.0208) with I 2σ(I). Compound 2 belongs to the monoclicnic system, space group C2/c with a =15.199(3), b = 19.731(3), c = 21.537(5) ?, β = 105.228(3)o, V = 6232(2) ?3, Z = 8, Dc = 1.363g/cm3, F(000) = 2648, μ(MoK α) = 0.475 mm-1, S = 1.048, R = 0.0489 and wR = 0.1151 for 7414 unique reflections(Rint = 0.0425) with I 2σ(I). Structural analyses reveal that complex 1 is a4-connected(44.62)-sql bilayer structure with binuclear [Mn_2(COO)_2] SBU, while complex 2 is a normally(3,5)-connected(42.67.8)(42.6)-3,5L2 monolayer. And the sheets interacted with the adjacent sheets through weak interactions, finally giving a stable three-dimensional(3D)supramolecule. Besides, the variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility measurement of complex1 was investigated.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Magnetic Properties of Cobalt(Ⅱ) Complexes with 1,1-Cyclohexanediacetic Acid

Two new Co(Ⅱ) coordination polymers,{[Co_3(Hchda)_2(chda)_2(bpp)_2(H_2O)_2]}_n 1 and {[Co(chda)(bpe)(H_2O)]·3H_2O}_n 2(H_2chda = 1,1-cyclohexanediacetic acid,bpp = 1,3-bis(4-pyridinyl)propane and bpe = 1,2-bis(4-pyridinyl)ethylene),were hydrothermally synthesized and then characterized by elemental analysis,IR spectroscopy,thermogravimetric analysis(TGA),and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Complex 1 possesses an infinite metal-organic layer based on triply bridged linear trinuclear subunits and complex 2 exhibits a square(4,4) grid layer with dangling lateral arms resulting from eight-membered rings above and below the layer.In addition,magnetic properties of complexes 1 and 2 are also given.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Two Di-Cu(Ⅱ) Complexes Based on an Asymmetric Dinucleating Ligand

Two new dicopper(II) complexes [Cu2L(OAc)2](ClO4)·H2O(1) and [Cu2L(BPP)2]-(ClO4)(2) using an asymmetric dinucleating ligand HL and auxiliary ligands such as acetate(OAc) and bisphenyl phosphate(BPP) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 crystallizes as blue single crystals that belong to the triclinic crystal system and P1 space group, while complex 2 crystallizes in a monoclinic P21/c space group. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that the two copper ions in complexes 1 and 2 reside within the adjacent ligand compartments and are bridged by the endogenous phenoxo-O from ligand L and the introduction of two desired exogenous carboxylates or phosphates in the bidentate μ-1,3-bridged mode. The coordination geometries of Cu(1) and Cu(2) are both distorted square pyramids.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Three Coordination Complexes Based on Ln(Ⅲ) and mpca-Ligand

Three complexes obtained by the reaction of Pr(Ⅲ) or Nd(Ⅲ) salts with 5-methyl-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid(Hmpca) are structurally determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Complex [Pr(mpca-)3(H2O)2]2·6H2O(1) is composed of dinuclear Pr(Ⅲ) units with two metal centers bridged by two anionic mpca-ligands in a κ3O,O':O' bridging mode.Complexes [Pr(mpca-)3]n(2) and [Nd(mpca-)3]n(3) are isostructures,and they consist of polymeric chains based on Ln(Ⅲ) and mpca-ligands.Each pair of adjacent metal centers is linked by three mpca-molecules in a κ3N,O:O bridging mode.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Magnetic Properties of Two New Low-dimensional Manganese (Ⅱ) Coordination Compounds

Two new low-dimensional Mn(Ⅱ) coordination compounds of Mn(H_2pimdc)_2(phen)(compound 1) and [Mn(Hpimdc)(phen)]n·nH_2O(compound 2) were synthesized, where H_3pimdc is a 2-propyl-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid and phen is 1,10-phenanthroline. Both compounds were thoroughly analyzed by X-ray single-crystal diffraction, element analysis, IR spectra, PXRD and thermal analysis. X-ray single-crystal diffraction analyses indicate that the phen ligands terminate metal ions on two sides to prevent the linkage between the neighboring metal ions into a higher dimensional structure in compounds 1 and 2. Compound 1 is constructed from mononuclear molecules which form the 1D helical supramolecular chain by N–H···O hydrogen bonds. In compound 2, Hpimdc is a tetradentate bridging ligand, which binds Mn(Ⅱ) ions to generate a single-stranded right helical chain parallel to the b axis. These 1D chains are additionally coupled by H-bonds as well as π···π stacking interactions, which formed a 3D supramolecular structure. Additionally, compound 2 demonstrated temperature-dependent magnetic susceptibility and negative value of θ(equal to –9.09 K), which is indicative of weak antiferromagnetic interactions between Mn(Ⅱ) ions.     

Syntheses and Supramolecular Structures of Two Nickel(Ⅱ) Compounds Based on Two Thiosemicarbazone Ligands

Two new compounds, [Ni₂(L¹)(Py)₆]Py·CH₃OH(1) and [Ni₃(L²)₂(Py)₄]·2DMF(2)(H₄L¹=N,N'-bisalicyl- bisthiocarbamide; H₃L²=3-hydroxyl-2-naphthalene thiosemicarbazide; Py=pyridine; DMF=dimethyl fumarate), based upon two thiosemicarbazone ligands have been obtained and characterized by elemental analysis, Fourier transform infrared(FTIR) and X-ray diffraction(XRD). Compound 1 possesses a binuclear cluster, in which the bisalicylbisthiocarbamide acts as a hexadentate bridge. Compound 2 exhibits a linear trinuclear cluster with the triply-deprotonated ligand acting as pentadentate bridge. C―H···O, C―H···π and C―H···S weak interactions further link these molecules to form interesting supramolecular networks.     

Syntheses,Characterization and Crystal Structures of Dithiocarbamate-based Mononuclear Palladium(Ⅱ) Complexes

By employing the dithiocarbamate salt(K(PPDC), where PPDC = 4?-pyridyl-1-piperazine-4-dithiocarbamate) as the functional ligand and di-palladium complexes [(N^N)_2Pd_2(NO_3ˉ)_2](NO3ˉ)2(N^N = 2,2?-bipyridine, bpy; 4,4?-dimethylbipyridine, dmbpy) as corner, two novel single metal complexes with Pd(II) centers have been obtained. These organic-metal complexes were characterized by NMR, ESI-MS, elemental analysis, Uv-vis spectra and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Compound 1·(PF6)2([(bpy)Pd(PPDC)]·(PF6)2) crystallizes in triclinic, space group P1, a = 8.3968(5), b = 11.5565(7), c = 18.2234(11) ?, α = 97.505(1), β = 91.424(1), γ = 106.146(1)o, C22H24N6S2P2F12 Pd, Mr = 832.93, V = 1680.58(18) ?~3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.646 Mg/m3, μ(MoK α) = 0.863 mm-1, F(000) = 828, the final R = 0.0455 and wR = 0.1390 for 6981 observed reflections with I 2σ(I). Similarly, compound 2·(PF6)2([(dmbpy)Pd(PPDC)]·(PF6)2) also crystallizes in triclinic, space group P1, a = 13.9467(3), b = 14.8390(2), c = 17.0632(3) ?, α = 81.8680(10), β = 87.051(2), γ = 83.4590(10)o, C_(22)H_(25)N_5S_2P_2F_(12)Pd, M_r = 819.93, V = 3470.81(11) ?~3, Z = 4, D_c = 1.569 Mg/m~3, μ(CuK α) = 7.115 mm~(-1), F(000) = 1632, the final R = 0.0606 and w R = 0.1637 for 12835 observed reflections with I 2σ(I). Crystallography reveals that each metal center coordinates with two N atoms from bpy and two S atoms from PPDC in the square coordination mode. In the crystal structure of complex 1, a weak Pd···Pd interaction can be observed. Interestingly, it was also found that the mononuclear moieties of complex 2 could be packed into a 3-D porous framework via multiple intermolecular C–F···H hydrogen-boding interactions which extended in the a, b, and c axes with PF_6ˉ anions frozen inside.     

Syntheses,Structures and Properties of Two Mn(Ⅱ) Clusters Based on 1,10-Phenanthroline-2,9-dicarbaldehyde Dioxime Ligand

Two novel clusters [Mn~Ⅲ_3(μ_3-O)(phendox)3]X·13H_2O(X = Cl(1), Br(2]) have been obtained from the solvothermal reactions of 1,10-phenanthroline-2,9-dicarbaldehyde dioxime(H_2phendox) with MnCl_2·4H_2O or anhydrous MnBr_2, and their structures were characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, XRD, TGA, MS and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in trigonal, space group P3_1/c. X-ray analysis reveals that the neighbouring [Mn_3(μ_3-O)(phendox)_3]+ cores are linked by C–H···Cl hydrogen bonds and form an infinite supramolecular chain along the c-axis. Neighbouring chains are packed with each other by off-set p-p interactions of the aromatic rings on phenox2-. A 3D supramolecular architecture in a honeycomb topology is formed with 1D hexagonal channel in the dimensions of 13? × 13? along the c-axis. The gas adsorption studies show that compound 1·13H_2O is stable upon the removal of guest molecules and the desolvated compound absorbed considerable amount of CO_2.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two New Zinc(Ⅱ)Nitroxide Radical Complexes Bridged by Isophthalate

Two novel complexes [Zn(NIT3-py)(ip)]n 1 and [Zn(im3-py)(ip)]n 2 (NIT3-py =2-(3"-pyridyl)-4,4,5,5,-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide, im3-py = 2-(3'-pyridyl)-4,4,5,5-te-tramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl, ip = isophthalate) have been synthesized and structurally determinedby X-ray diffraction.Crystal data for 1: C32H36N6O8Zn, Mr= 698.04, monoclinic, space group C with a = 23.600(3), b = 10.2073(12), c = 13.4027(16)(A), β= 92.586(2)°, V = 3225.3(7) (A)3, Dc=1.438 g/cm3, F(000) = 1456,μ(MoKα) = 0.822 mm-1, Z = 4, the final R = 0.0390 and wR = 0.1032 for 6037 independent reflections with Rint=0.0214.Crystal data for 2: C32H36N6O6Zn, Mr = 666.04,monoclinic, space group C2/c with a = 24.434(4), b = 13.543(2), c = 10.2379(16)(A), β= 109.024(2)°,V= 3202.8(9)(A)3, Dc= 1.381 g/cm3, F(000) = 1392,μ(MoKα) = 0.820 mm-1, Z= 4,the final R = 0.0304 and wR = 0.0658 for 2833 independent reflections with Rint = 0.0307.X-ray analysis reveals that both Zn(Ⅱ) ions are four-coordinated by two pyridyl-N atoms from nitroxide radicals and two carboxylate oxygen atoms to form distorted tetrahedral geometries.Each iso-phthalate dianion binds two Zn(Ⅱ) ions in a monodentate mode, leading to a 1-D chain structure.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Different Magnetic Behaviors of Three Cyanide-bridged Fe~(Ⅱ)-M~(Ⅱ)(M = Fe,Co and Mn) Complexes

Three dinuclear cyanide-bridged complexes[Fe~(Ⅱ)(PY_5OMe_2)CNM~(Ⅱ)(PY_5OMe_2)](OTf)_3 (M=Fe1,M=Co 2,M=Mn 3)(PY_5OMe_2=2,6-bis-((2-pyridyl)methoxymethane)pyridine OTf=CF_3SO_3~-) have been synthesized and characterized.Single-crystal diffraction analyses show these three dinuclear compounds are very similar in structure.The measuredν(CN) results for compounds 1～3 suggest that Mn~(2+)is electron-poorer than Fe~(2+)and Co~(2+).Meanwhile,the temperature dependence of magnetic susceptibilities of complexes 1～3 reveals that in these three complexes,all the cyanide-carbon coordinated Fe(Ⅱ) is low-spin,and Co(Ⅱ) for 2 and Mn(Ⅱ) for 3are both in a high-spin state through 2～400 K but the cyanide-nitrogen coordinated Fe(Ⅱ) for complex 1 exhibits spin crossover (SCO) behavior over 300 K and a hysteresis of 36 K in both cooling and heating modes.     

Two Cd(Ⅱ) and Cu(Ⅱ) Complexes Based on 1-Butylbenzimidazole: Crystal Structures and Weak Interactions

1-Butylbenzimidazole L reacted with Cd(NO3)2·4H2O to afford complex [CdL(NO3)3H2O]·[HL] 1. The heptacoordinated Cd(Ⅱ) center adopts a distorted pentagongal bipyramidal geometry, and complex [CdL(NO3)3H2O]-entity and the protonated benzimidazium salt [HL]+ are connected via N-H···O hydrogen bond to form a dimeric unit [CdL(NO3)3H2O]·[HL]. A 3-D supramolecular network of 1 is formed through N-H···O and O-H···O hydrogen bonds together with π-π stacking interactions. Reaction of L with CuCl2 afforded a mononuclear complex, [CuL2Cl2] 2, in which the tetracoordinated Cu(II) center adopts a distorted tetrahedral geometry. In contrast, 2-D supramolecular layers of 2 are formed by C-H···Cl hydrogen bonds. The fluorescent emission spectra of L, 1 and 2 are described.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Magnetic Properties of Mn(Ⅱ) and Co(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymers Constructed from Pyridine-tricarboxylate Ligand

Two coordination polymers, namely {[Mn(HL_1)(phen)]·4H_2O}_n(1) and [Co_2(HL_2)_2(H_2O)_2]_n(2) have been constructed hydrothermally using H_3L_1 and H_3L_2(H_3L_1 = 2-(5-carboxypyridin-2-yl)terephthalic acid, H_3L_2 = 2-(4-carboxypyridin-3-yl)terephthalic acid), phen, MnCl_2×4H_2O and CoCl_2×6H_2O. The products were isolated as stable crystalline solids and were characterized by IR spectroscopy, elemental, thermogravimetric(TGA), powder(PXRD) and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. Compound 1 features a 3D framework structure, which was topologically classified as a trinodal 4,6,6-connected net with the unique topology defined by the point symbol of(3~(10).5.6~4)4(3~(10).6.7~4)2(5.6~2.8~2.9). Compound 2 possesses a 2D metal-organic layer, which was topologically classified as a binodal 4,4-connected layer defined by the point symbol of(4~3.6~2.8). The layers are further extended into a 3D supramolecular framework via hydrogen bonds. The magnetic properties for both compounds were also investigated, indicating antiferromagnetic interactions between the adjacent metal ions.     

Crystal Structures and Magnetic Properties of Two New Schiff Base Complexes

Two new Schiff base complexes, [NiL]ClO4 1 and [CuL]ClO4.0.5H2O 2, were synthesized and characterized, where L is the 1:1 condensation product of salicylaldehyde and diethylenetriamine. Their crystal structures and magnetic properties were determined and investigated. The H-bonding interactions concern just in neighbor cation and anion, do not extendin to network for both 1 and 2. The temperature dependence of the magnetic susceptibilities(2-300K) showed that 1 is diamagnetism and 2 is paramagnetism with weak antiferromagnetic exchange interactions between adjacent spin carriers, no magnetic ordering taking place in these two complexes.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two New Nickel（Ⅱ） Complexes with Salicylidene-2-ethanolamine

Two new Schiff base complexes of nickle(Ⅱ) [C18H20NiN2O4]·1.5H2O(1) and [C18H20N2NiO4]·H2O(2) were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis,IR,UV-Vis and X-ray crystal structure analysis.Both 1 and 2 crystallize in the orthorhombic system.Crystal 1:space group Pbcn with a = 12.8591(19),b = 14.779(2),c = 19.749(3) ,V = 3753.3(10) 3,C18H23N2NiO5.5,Mr = 414.07,Z = 8,Dc = 1.445 g/cm3,μ = 1.067 mm-1,F(000) = 1712,S = 1.037,the final R = 0.0741 and wR = 0.2101 for 4353 observed reflections(I > 2σ(I)) and R = 0.1157 and wR = 0.2380 for all data.Crystal 2:space group P21 with a = 9.4673(17),b = 11.559(2),c = 16.347(3) ,V = 1788.9(6) 3,C18H22N2NiO5,Mr = 405.07,Z = 4,Dc = 1.497 g/cm3,μ = 1.116 mm-1,F(000) = 840,S = 1.085,the final R = 0.0330 and wR = 0.0869 for 3151 observed reflections(I > 2σ(I)) and R = 0.0362 and wR = 0.0887 for all data.Each Ni atom of 1 and 2 is six-coordinated with two nitrogen atoms and four oxygen atoms from two salicylidene-2-ethanolamine ligands yielding a distorted octahedral geometry.Dimer structure is observed in the packing diagram of 1.The thermal stability of complex 2 is also studied.