Crystal Structure of<Emphasis Type="SmallCaps"> D</Emphasis>(−)-amino-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetate,the Zwitter Ionic Form of Biologically Active<Emphasis Type="SmallCaps"> D</Emphasis>(−)-4-hydroxyphenylglycine

Abstract  Crystals of D(−)-amino-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetate were analyzed by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The compound crystallizes in the chiral space group, P2₁ (No. 4) with one molecule in the asymmetric unit and a = 5.0994(10) ?, b = 9.3169(19) ?, c = 8.6960(17) ?, β = 91.50(3)°. The intermolecular interactions in the crystal have been visualised by plotting the Hirshfeld surface of the molecule. Graphical Abstract  The extensive hydrogen bonding network in D(−)-amino-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetate has been described and visualised by plotting its Hirshfeld surface.      

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Heptyl 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-propenoate

Abstract  The title compound, C₁₆H₂₂O₄, synthesized by modified Knoevenagel condensation of protocatechualdehyde with monoheptyl-malonate and recrystallized from benzene, was confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction (CCDC 272827). The compound crystallizes in triclinic space group Pī with cell parameters a = 5.296(3) ?, b = 10.711(13) ?, c = 13.870(4) ?, α = 98.84(7)°, β = 90.97(4)°, γ = 96.77(7)° and Z = 2. The structure is the E isomer and its packing is stabilized by intermolecular O–H···O and C–H···O hydrogen bonds. Index Abstract  The title compound, C₁₆H₂₂O₄, synthesized by modified Knoevenagel condensation, was confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction showing its structure is in E isomer and its packing is stabilized by hydrogen bonds.      

Crystal Structure of 1,7-Bis(4-chlorophenyl)-4-(1,3-dithiolan-2-ylidene)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione

Abstract  The synthesis and crystal structure of 1,7-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-4-(1,3-dithiolan-2-ylidene)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione is described. This compound is a curcuminoid analogue, configurationally symmetric about the C4–C5 atoms and also retains the two fold axis in the crystal phase. This compound crystallizes in the space group C2/c with unit cell parameters a = 19.203(1) ?, b = 13.147(1) ?, c = 8.801(1) ?, β = 112.99(1)°, with half a molecule in the asymmetric unit. The ketenedithioacetal functionality present between the carbonyl groups prevents the possibility of keto-enol tautomerization in this compound. The push-pull nature of the ketenedithioacetal functionality organizes the cinnamoyl groups parallel to each other. Index Abstract  The details regarding synthesis and crystal structure of the title compound which is a curcuminoid analogue is reported in this paper.      

Structures of Bis(1-ethylbenzimidazol-2-yl)alkyl Copper(II) Dichlorides: An Unusual Cocrystallization

Abstract  Two structures containing pseudo-tetrahedral Cu(II)N₂Cl₂ coordination complexes are reported. The first molecular structure (A) of the compound, 1,1′bis(1-ethylbenzimidazol-2-yl)propane copper(II) dichloride (triEtBBIM)Cu(II)Cl₂, 1, is reported. The complex crystallized in the triclinic space group P-1 with a = 8.616(3) ?, b = 9.302(3) ?, c = 14.314(4) ?, α = 85.613(6)°, β = 85.170(6)°, γ = 66.117(6)° and V = 1044.1(5) ?³ with Z = 2. The second structure (B) contains 1 and (3,3′bis(1-ethylbenzimidazol-2-yl)pentane) copper(II) dichloride (tetEtBBIM)Cu(II)Cl₂, 2, both of which, cocrystallize in an equal molar ratio with a nitromethane solvate molecule. The complex crystallized in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 18.876(4) ?, b = 14.975(3) ?, c = 18.344(4) ?, β = 116.75(3)°, and V = 4630.3(16) ?³ with Z = 4. The cocrystallization of such discrete complexes has been coined a chemical Janus. Graphical Abstract  The title complexes contain pseudo-tetrahedral Cu(II)N₂Cl₂ coordination. One of the structures is the result of an unusual cocrystallization, in which two different discrete Cu(II) molecules cocrystallize in an equimolar ratio with a nitromethane solvate molecule.      

Crystal Structure of 4,7-Dichloro-1,2,3,5,6,8-hexakis-(4-methoxy-phenylsulfanyl)-acenaphthylene

Abstract  The title compound was prepared from the reaction of perchloroacenaphthylene with an excess of sodium salt of 4-methyloxythiophenol in toluene/ethanol (1:1) solvent and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The compound crystallizes in the Monoclinic space group P2(1) with the parameters: a = 10.351(1) ?, b = 20.453(3) ?, c = 12.1837(16) ?, β = 105.584(3)°, V = 2484.5(6) ?³, with Z = 2 formula units. Graphical Abstract   The title compound 4,7-dichloro-1,2,3,5,6,8-hexakis-(4-methoxy-phenylsulfanyl)-acenaphthylene was synthesized from perchloroacenaphthylene C ₁₂ Cl ₈ with an excess of 4-methoxybenzene thiolate in toluene/ethanol (1:1) .     

Synthesis,Characterization and Crystal Structure of Iridium(III)bis(2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-tolyl-benzothiazolato-N,C<Superscript>2</Superscript>)(acetylacetonate)

Abstract  A novel thiazole-based iridium (III) complex (iridium(III)bis(2-p-tolyl-benzothiazolato-N,C²)(acetylacetonate)) has been prepared and fully characterized by EA, IR, ¹H-NMR and MS. The molecular structure of the complex has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The iridium (III) center adopts a distorted octahedral geometry with cis-O–O, cis-C–C, and trans-N–N chelate disposition. The complex crystallizes in the orthorhombic Pbca space group with cell parameters a = 10.1388(7) ?, b = 18.3565(12) ?, c = 31.021(2) ?, α = β = γ = 90 ° and Z = 8. The electronic absorption and emission spectra of this complex have been investigated. Index Abstract  A novel thiazole-based phosphorescent iridium (III) complex (iridium(III) bis (2-p-tolyl-benzothiazolato-N,C²)(acetylacetonate)) has been prepared and fully characterized by EA, IR, ¹H-NMR, MS and X-ray diffraction analysis.     

Crystal and Molecular Structure of the 1:2 Salt Formed Between 1,2-(4-Pyridyl)Ethane and 2-(4-Hydroxyphenylazo)Benzoic Acid

Abstract  Proton transfer occurred during co-crystallization of 1,2-(4-pyridyl)ethane with 2-(4-hydroxyphenylazo)benzoic acid to yield a salt comprising a 1:2 ratio of 1,2-bis(4-pyridinium)ethane dications and 2-(4-hydroxyphenylazo)benzoate anions. Centrosymmetrically related anions associate by charge-assisted O–H···O hydrogen bonds to form 24-membered {···OC₃N₂C₄OH}₂ synthons. These are connected into a supramolecular polymer via charge-assisted N–H···O hydrogen bonds involving the 1,2-bis(4-pyridinium)ethane dications. The compound crystallizes in the triclinic space group P−1 with a = 8.517(4) ?, b = 9.110(5) ?, c = 10.477(5) ?, α = 96.850(13)°, β = 94.446(12)°, γ = 104.946(10)° and Z = 1 {two anions and a dication}. Index Abstract  Supramolecular chains mediated by charge-assisted O–H···O and N–H···O hydrogen bonding are found in the salt containing a 1:2 ratio of 1,2-bis(4-pyridinium)ethane dications and 2-(4-hydroxyphenylazo)benzoate anions.      

Crystal and Molecular Structures of Tris(1-Methylimidazol-2-yl)Phosphine,Tris(4-Methylthiazol-2-yl)Phosphine and its Sulfide

Abstract  Two crystal structures of tris(azolyl)phosphines, PR₃ [R′ = 1-methylimidazol-2-yl (1) or R′′ = 4-methylthiazol-2-yl (2)], and the crystal structure of the sulfurisation product of 2, R′′₃PS (3), were determined. All compounds crystallise in polar space groups, 1 in the orthorhombic space group Pna2₁ with cell parameters a = 13.9779(15) ?, b = 9.2492(10) ? and c = 10.2439(11) ?; 2 in the trigonal space group, R3c, with a = 15.2383(10) ? and c = 10.5882(13) ? and 3 in the orthorhombic space group, Cmc2₁, with a = 13.466(3) ?, b = 9.308(2) ? and c = 12.207(3) ?. Graphical Abstract  This article presents two crystal structures of tris(azolyl)phosphines and one of a tris(thiazolyl)phosphine sulfide, a compound which show potential for wide application in coordination chemistry due to their multidentate nature.      

Crystal and Molecular Structure of Dichloro(ethylenediamine)gold(III) Nitrate: [Au(NH<Subscript>2</Subscript>CH<Subscript>2</Subscript>CH<Subscript>2</Subscript>NH<Subscript>2</Subscript>)Cl<Subscript>2</Subscript>]NO<Subscript>3</Subscript>

Abstract  The gold(III) atom in [Au(NH₂CH₂CH₂NH₂)Cl₂]NO₃ is chelated by the ethylenediamine (en) ligand and the approximately square planar geometry is completed by two chloride atoms. Weak Au···O and Au···Cl contacts are noted above and below the square plane leading to a tetragonally distorted octahedron for the gold(III) center. Extensive charge-assisted hydrogen bonding of the type N–H···O leads to the formation of a 2-D array and layers are consolidated into a 3-D network via C–H···O and C–H···Cl contacts. The compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pbca with a = 10.3380(11) ?, b = 8.2105(7) ?, c = 19.625(2) ?, and Z = 8. Index Abstract  Square planar complex cations form additional Au···O and Au···Cl interactions to form a tetragonally distorted octahedron for gold. The ionic components are connected into a 2-D array via charge-assisted N–H···O hydrogen bonding interactions.      

Phenylamido and Diphenylamido Complexes of Chromium(II)

Abstract  Addition LiNHPh to a [(NacNac)Cr(μ-I)]₂ [NacNac = 2,4 pentane-N-N′-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl) ketiminato] in THF yields a dimeric anilido complex, 1, that crystallizes in P2₁/n with unit cell parameters a = 13.390(2) ?, b = 26.298(5) ?, c = 21.326(4) ?, β = 93.905(4)°, V = 7492(2) ?³ and Z = 4. The same reaction in the presence of aniline yields a monomeric anilido complex, 2, with a coordinated aniline molecule. Complex 2 crystallizes in P2 ₁ /c with unit cell parameters a = 28.530(5) ?, b = 10.8116(18) ?, c = 26.492(5) ?, β = 115.685(3)°, V = 7364(2) ?³ and Z = 8. Addition of aniline to isolated 1 yields 2. Addition of LiNPh₂ to [(NacNac)Cr(μ-I)]₂ in THF yields a monomeric complex that crystallizes in P2₁/n with the unit cell parameters a = 11.152(6) ?, b = 23.820(12) ?, c = 17.915(9) ?, β = 106.223(9)°, V = 4569(4) ?³ and Z = 4. All complexes have been spectroscopically and structurally characterized. Graphical Abstract  Addition of LiNHPh or LiNPh₂ to [(NacNac)Cr(μ-I)]₂ yields a dimeric or a monomeric complex whereas addition of LiNHPh in the presence of aniline yields the monomeric anilido complex.      

The Synthesis and Crystal Structure of New Bis(3-chlorophenyl)-[5-methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl]-methanol

Abstract  The title compound bis(3-chlorophenyl)-[5-methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl]-methanol 8 has been synthesized and established by H NMR, IR and MS spectra and X-ray diffraction crystallography. Compound 8, C₂₃H₂₉Cl₂N₃O, Mr = 424.31, crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with unit cell parameters a = 14.5402(6) ?, b = 12.5888(5) ?, c = 11.6510(5) ?, α = 90o, β = 100.183o(2), γ = 90o, V = 2099.05(15) ?³, D_x = 1.343 mg m⁻³ and Z = 4. The final R was 0.0514. The molecular conformation and packing is stabilized by interactions of intermolecular O1–H1···N3′. Index Abstract  The structure of bis(3-chlorophenyl)-[5-methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl]-methanol by the reaction of compound 4 and Grignard regent is studied.      

The Synthesis and Structure of Two Novel <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-(Benzothiazol-2-yl)benzamides

Abstract  Two novel benzothiazoles 2-chloro-N-(benzothiazol-2-yl)benzamide (1) and 2-chloro-N-(6-cyanobenzothiazol-2-yl)benzamide (2) were obtained in multistep synthesis. They were characterised by means of IR, ¹H- and ¹³C-NMR spectroscopy and also by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The compound 1 crystallises with triclinic space group P , a = 9.5923(8) ?, b = 9.8583(8) ?, c = 13.8962(10) ?, α = 89.162(6)°, β = 77.741(7)°, γ = 80.064(7)°, V = 1264.5(2) ?³, Z = 4 and compound 2 crystallises as methanol solvate with monoclinic space group P 2₁/n, a = 7.5093(9) ?, b = 13.0211(14) ?, c = 16.032(2) ?, β = 92.717(10)°, V = 1565.9(3) ?³, Z = 4. Both crystal structures consist of discrete dimers connected into a three-dimensional network by intermolecular C–H···O and C–H···X (X = Cl or S) hydrogen bonds and by face-to-face π–π stacking interactions. Index Abstract  The synthesis and structure of two novel N-(benzothiazol-2-yl)benzamides. Irena Ćaleta, Dominik Cinčić, GraceKarminski-Zamola and Branko Kaitner. Hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions in N-(benzothiazol-2-yl)benzamides N-(benzothiazol-2-yl)benzamides.      

Synthesis,Structure and Magnetic Properties of a New Two-dimensional (4,4) Network Cobalt Coordination Polymer with Dicyanamide and Benzimidazole Ligands

Abstract  The new cobalt(II) coordination polymer [Co(bim)₂(dca)₂] _n (1), (bim = benzimidazole, dca = dicyanamide) was synthesized and characterized. X-ray diffraction analyses reveal that the title complex crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 9.168(5), b = 9.959(5), c = 9.850(5) ?, β = 105.360(11)^o, Z = 2, and R ₁ = 0.0308, wR ₂ = 0.0728. The coordination geometry of cobalt atom is distorted octahedral, coordinated equatorially by four nitrogen atoms from four dicyanamide ligands, and axially by two nitrogen atoms from two benzimidazole molecules. Each dca ligand links two cobalt(II) atoms and 1 forms a two-dimensional (4,4) network. The spectroscopic and magnetic properties have also been investigated. Graphical Abstract  The new cobalt(II) coordination polymer [Co(bim)₂(dca)₂] _n (1), (bim = benzimidazole, dca = dicyanamide) was synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction analyses. The coordination geometry of cobalt atom is distorted octahedral, coordinated equatorially by four nitrogen atoms from four dicyanamide ligands, and axially by two nitrogen atoms from two benzoimidazole molecules. Each dca ligand links two cobalt(II) atoms and 1 forms a two-dimensional (4,4) network. The spectroscopic and magnetic properties have also been investigated.      

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Mixed-Ligand Cobalt(II) Complex with 2-Aminobenzimidazole

Abstract  The cobalt(II) complex, [Co(abz)₂(SCN)₂] 1, has been synthesized by the reaction of cobalt(II) nitrate with ammonium thiocyanate and abz ligands (abz = 2-aminobenzimidazole), and was fully structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, X-ray diffraction and thermogravimetric experiments. It crystallizes in the triclinic P-1 space group with a = 8.6316(10), b = 9.3426(10), c = 13.254(2) ?, α = 95.793(2), β = 95.870(2), γ = 115.7380(10), V = 945.1(2) ?³, and Z = 2. The central cobalt(II) atom is four-coordinated to nitrogen donors from two neutral abz ligands and two isothiocyanate anions respectively, adopting a slightly distorted tetrahedral geometry. In addition, the intermolecular N–H···N and N–H···S hydrogen bonds interactions link the discrete mononuclear units into infinite three-dimensional networks. Index Abstract  The essence sentence of the paper: In the mixed-ligand mononuclear complex, [Co(abz)₂(SCN)₂], the four coordinated cobalt(II) atom exhibits a slightly distort tetrahedron, which is further assembled into 3D infinite network by intermolecular hydrogen interactions.      

Complementary Supramolecular Aggregation via O–H···O Hydrogen-bonding and Hg···S Interactions in Bis[N,N′-di(2-hydroxyethyl)-dithiocarbamato-S,S′]mercury(II): Hg[S2CN(CH2CH2OH)2]2

Abstract  The central mercury atom in Hg[S₂CN(CH₂CH₂OH)₂]₂ is asymmetrically chelated by two dithiocarbamate ligands leading to a distorted square planar geometry. Molecules aggregate into supramolecular chains via Hg···S interactions that are connected into a three dimensional array by extensive hydrogen bonding interactions. The compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pna2₁ with a = 13.8173(7) ?, b = 4.5307(1) ?, c = 26.0261(12) ?, and Z = 4. Index Abstract  Molecules associate into supramolecular chains via Hg···S interactions and these are connected into a three dimensional architecture by O–H···O hydrogen-bonding interactions.      

The Structure and Characterization of [1,11-Bis(2-Hydroxybenzyl)-1,4,8,11-Tetraazaundecane]Iron(III) Perchlorate

Abstract  The structure of an Fe(III) complex of reduced Schiff base is reported. The title compound, C₂₁H₃₀ClFeN₄O₆ (I), crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with cell constants: a = 9.988(2) ?, b = 20.430(5) ?, c = 11.415(3) ?, β = 105.480(4)°. It contains a six-coordinate FeN₄O₂ cation where the ligand is a reduced Schiff base resulting from the NaBH₄ reduction of the condensation product between salicylaldehyde and 1,4,8,11-tetraazaundecane. Due to the increased flexibility of the saturated backbone of the ligand compared to the Schiff base from which it was synthesized, the complex adopts a trans-FeN₄O₂ conformation. There is extensive hydrogen bonding between the amine H atoms and the anion O atoms. Index Abstract  The structure of an Fe(III) complex of reduced Schiff base is reported which adopts a trans-FeN₄O₂ conformation where the ligand is a reduced hexadentate Schiff base resulting from the NaBH₄ reduction of the condensation product between salicylaldehyde and 1,4,8,11-tetraazaundecane.      

Supramolecular Aggregation in the 1:1 Co-crystal Formed Between Merocyanine Dye and 3-Nitrophenol,Characterized as a Hydrate

Abstract  The title organic salt comprises a (E)-4-[2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)vinyl]-1-methylpyridinium cation, a 3-nitro-phenoxide anion and a solvent water molecule of crystallisation. The anions and water molecules aggregate to form supramolecular chains facilitated by charge-assisted O–H···O hydrogen bonds and these form layers which are interspersed by layers of cations. Interactions between layers include O–H···O hydrogen bonding, as well as C–H···O and C–H···π contacts; π···π and C–H···O contacts are found within layers of cations. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 15.018(7) ?, b = 7.328(2) ?, c = 17.571(7) ?, β = 112.342(15)°, and Z = 4. Index Abstract  A layer structure comprising alternating anions/water molecules and cations associated via charge-assisted O–H···O hydrogen bonding as well as C–H···O, C–H···π and π···π contacts is found in (II) .     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel Double-Chain Coordination Polymer [Zn<Subscript>2</Subscript>(bipy)<Subscript>2</Subscript>(btec)(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)<Subscript>2</Subscript>]<Subscript>n</Subscript> (bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine; btec = 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylate)

Abstract  A novel aromatic polycarboxylate polymer, [Zn₂(bipy)₂(btec)(H₂O)₂]_n (1), has been synthesized and structurally characterized by the single crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 belongs to the triclinic crystal system, space group P-1; a = 7.7449(6) ?, b = 8.9286(8) ?, c = 10.7422(8) ?, α = 80.95(1)°, β = 70.21(1)°, γ = 78.14(1)°, V = 680.93(10) ?³, Z = 2. The coordination geometry of Zn(II) atom is distorted trigonal bipyramidal with two nitrogen atoms of one 2,2′-bipy group, two oxygen atoms from two different btec ligands, and one water. The 16-membered rings are alternately arranged forming an infinite 1-D double-chain structure. A 3-D network was constructed by interlayer C···H–O, O···H–O hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions. Compound 1 exhibits fluorescence at room temperature in the solid state. Graphical Abstract  A 1-D double-chain aromatic polycarboxylate polymer, [Zn₂(bipy)₂(btec)(H₂O)₂]_n (1), has been synthesized and structurally characterized by the single crystal X-ray diffraction. A 3-D network was constructed by intermolecular C···H–O, O···H–O hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions. Compound 1 exhibits fluorescence at room temperature in the solid state.      

Structure and Fluorescence of Three New Homodinuclear Lanthanide (III)/Schiff-base Compounds [{Ln(clapi)}2]?·?2CH3CN {Ln=La, Ce, Eu; H3clapi =?2-(5-Chloride-2-hydroxyphenyl)-1,3-bis [4-(5-chloride-2-hydroxyphenyl)-3-azabut-3-enyl]-1,3-imidazolidine}

Abstract  Three new homodinuclear lanthanide(III)/Schiff-base compounds [{Ln(clapi)}₂] · 2CH₃CN {Ln = La 1, Ce 2, and Eu 3; H₃clapi = 2-(5-chloride-2-hydroxyphenyl)––1,3-bis [4-(5-chloride-2-hydroxyphenyl)-3-azabut-3-enyl]-1,3-imidazolidine} have been prepared successfully by template procedure and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, and the dinuclear cerium compound (2) selected as a representative was structurally characterized. The crystal system is triclinic with space group P-1, a = 10.588 ?, b = 11,521(2) ?, c = 13.979(3) ?, α = 109.66(3)°, β = 97.77(3)°, γ = 106.33(3)°, V = 1486.2(5) ?³ and Z = 1. In compound 2, each Ce atom is coordinated to four N and four O atoms from two clapi³⁻ ligands, forming a distorted square antiprism. Two phenol oxygen atoms from the middle arms of the two heptadentate ligands as μ₂-bridging connect the two Ce atoms. Compounds 1, 2 and 3 in CH₂Cl₂ exhibit strong blue fluorescence at room temperature, compound 3 has no typical red emission of Eu³⁺ at room temperature while exhibits strong red fluorescence at 77 K in CH₂Cl₂. Index Abstract  Three new dinuclear lanthanide (III)/Schiff-base compounds were synthesized by template method and the structure and fluorescence of the complexes were studied.      

Synthesis and Structure of a CdI<Subscript>2</Subscript> Coordination Polymer with 1,4-Bis(benzimidazole-1-yl-methylene)benzene (bbmb)

Abstract  In this paper, solution reaction of cadmium iodide with organic multifunctional ligand 1,4-bis(benzimidazole-1-yl-methylene)benzene generated a 1D polymer [CdI₂ (bbmb). (DMF) (CH₃CN)]_n 1, and the crystal structure has been determined (C₂₇H₂₈CdI₂N₆O), Mr = 818.75, a  = 14.929(1) ?, b = 17.381(2) ?, c = 15.850(1) ?, β = 114.8190(10)°, space group C2/c, Z = 4, and V = 3733.3(6) ?³. In 1 the tetrahedral coordination of Cd(II) and the conformation of the bbmb ligand make it a wave-shaped structure.

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Graphical Abstract  Synthesis and structure of a CdI2 coordination polymer with 1,4-bis(benzimidazole-1-yl-methylene)benzene(bbmb) Xiucun Liu, Xiaoling Guo, Yunyin Niu, Qingli Wang, Qian Cui, Hongwei Hou, Xiaorui Lv, SeikWeng Ng Solution reaction of cadmium iodide with organic multifunctional ligand 1,4-bis(benzimidazole-1-yl-methylene)benzene (bbmb) generated a 1D polymer [CdI₂ (bbmb) (DMF)(CH₃CN)]_n, in which the tetrahedral coordination of Cd(II) and the conformation of bbmb ligand make it a wave-shaped structure.