Syntheses,topological networks and properties of four complexes based on 4-amino-3,5-bis(3-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazole ligand

Reactions of metal acetates with 4-amino-3,5-bis(3-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazole (3-abpt) and co-ligands gave rise to four new complexes, namely [Zn₂(3-abpt)(beta)(DMF) (H₂O)₂]_n·nH₂O (1), [Zn(3-abpt)(ip)]_n·3nH₂O (2), [Zn(3-abpt)(ip)(H₂O)₂]_n·2nH₂O (3), and [Cu₂(3-abpt)₂(C₆H₅COO)₄(H₂O)₂]_n·2nH₂O (4) (ip = isophthalate, beta = 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylate). Compound 1 is a 3D coordination polymer with uncommon 3,4-connected (6².8)₂(6².8².10²) network. Compounds 2–4 are all 1D coordination polymers, which exhibit diversity structures. Compound 2 is a tubular-like chain, 3 is a ring-like network, and 4 is a zigzag chain. Their thermal stabilities and the photoluminescence of 1 have also been investigated.     

Complexes derived from the copper(II)/succinamic acid/N,N′,N″-chelate tertiary reaction systems: Synthesis,structural and spectroscopic studies

The use of succinamic acid (H₂sucm) in Cu^II/N,N′,N″-donor [2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine (terpy), 2,6-bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl)pyridine (dmbppy)] reaction mixtures yielded compounds [Cu(Hsucm)(terpy)]_n(ClO₄)_n (1), [Cu(Hsucm)(terpy)(MeOH)](ClO₄) (2), [Cu₂(Hsucm)₂(terpy)₂](ClO₄)₂ (3), [Cu(ClO₄)₂(terpy)(MeOH)] (4), [Cu(Hsucm)(dmbppy)]_n(NO₃)_n·3nH₂O (5^.3nH₂O), and [CuCl₂(dmbppy)]·H₂O (6·H₂O). The succinamate(−1) ligand exists in four different coordination modes in the structures of 1–3 and 5, i.e., the μ₂-κO:κO′:κO″ in 1 and 5 which involves asymmetric chelating coordination of the carboxylato group and ligation of the amide O-atom leading to 1D coordination polymers, the μ₂-κ²O:κO′ in 3 which involves asymmetric chelating and bridging coordination of the carboxylato group, and the asymmetric chelating mode in 2. The primary amide group, either coordinated in 1 and 5, or uncoordinated in 2 and 3, participate in hydrogen bonding interactions, leading to interesting crystal structures. Characteristic IR bands of the complexes are discussed in terms of the known structures and the coordination modes of the Hsucm⁻ ligands. The thermal decomposition of complex 5·3nH₂O was monitored by TG/DTG and DTA measurements.     

Dimethylthallium(III) complexes with picolinic acid and its hydroxyl derivatives

The reaction of dimethylthallium(III) hydroxide with picolinic acid (Hpic), 3-hydroxypicolinic acid (H₂3hpic) and 6-hydroxypicolinic acid (H₂6hpic) in an aqueous/methanol mixture afforded the complexes [TlMe₂(pic)] (1), [TlMe₂(H3hpic)] (2) and [TlMe₂(H6hpic)] (3), respectively. Complex 3′, [NaTlMe₂(6hpic)₂]_n, was obtained as a minor product from a methanolic solution of 3. Compounds 1–3 were characterized by IR and Raman spectroscopy and, in the cases of 1, 2 and 3′, by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 3′ is the first example of an H6hpic⁻ heterobimetallic compound to be isolated. The ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectra of 1 and 2 are also discussed.     

Synthesis, structures, luminescent and magnetic properties of four coordination polymers with the flexible 1,3-phenylenediacetate ligands

Four coordination polymers, [Zn(pda)(bpy)(H₂O)]_n·nH₂O (1), [Cd(pda)(prz)(H₂O)]_n (2), [Co₃(μ₃-OH)₂(pda)₂(pyz)]_n·2nH₂O (3) and [Pr₂(pda)₃(H₂O)₂]_n (4) (H₂pda=1,3-phenylendiacetic acid, bpy=4,4′-bipyridine, prz=piperazine and pyz=pyrazine) have been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized. Complex 1 is a 1D wheel-like chain structure, which is further extended into a 3D metal-organic supramolecular framework by H-bonds and π-π stacking interactions. Complex 2 is a 1D ladder-like chain structure, which is also further extended into a 3D metal-organic supramolecular framework by H-bonds. Complex 3 possess a 2D sheet structure with infrequent two pairs of double-helix chains. Complex 4 features a 3D structure. Both 1 and 2 display strong blue fluorescent emission at room temperature. Magnetic susceptibility measurements of complexes 3 and 4 exhibit antiferromagnetic interactions between the nearest metal ions, with C=9.99 and 3.43 cm³ mol⁻¹ K, and θ=−23.9 and −46.3 K, respectively.     

New coordination polymers from 1D chain, 2D layer to 3D framework constructed from 1,2-phenylenediacetic acid and 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane flexible ligands

The hydrothermal reactions of Cd, Zn, or Cu(II) acetate salts with H₂PHDA and BPP flexible ligands afford three new coordination polymers, including [Cd(PHDA)(BPP)(H₂O)]_n(1), [Zn(PHDA)(BPP)]_n(2), and [Cu₂(PHDA)₂(BPP)]_n(3) (H₂PHDA=1,2-phenylenediacetic acid, BPP=1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane). The single-crystal X-ray diffractions reveal that all three complexes feature various metal carboxylate subunits extended further by the BPP ligands to form a diverse range of structures, displaying a remarked structural sensitivity to metal(II) cation. Complex 1 containing PHDA-bridged binuclear cadmium generates 1D double-stranded chain, complex 2 results in 2D→2D interpenetrated (4,4) grids, and complex 3 displays a 3D self-penetrated framework with 4⁸6⁶8 rob topology. In addition, fluorescent analyses show that both 1 and 2 exhibit intense blue-violet photoluminescence in the solid state.     

Construction of metal–organic frameworks with transitional metals based on the 3,5-bis(4-pyridyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole ligand

Based on the versatile ligand 3,5-bis(4-pyridyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole (Hbpt) derived from an in situ metal/ligand reaction, a series of coordination compounds CoCl₄(H₃bpt)(H₂O) (1), Cu(H₂bpt)₂(SO₄)₂(H₂O)₆ (2), [Ag(bpt)]_n (3), [Co(Hbpt)(pa)]_n (4), [Co(Hbpt)(pda)]_n (5) and [Cu(Hbpt)(pda)(H₂O)]_n (6) have been constructed (pa = phthalate, pda = 1,3-phenylenediacetate). The structures of these targeted complexes have been characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction techniques. Structural analysis reveals that Hbpt adopts versatile coordination modes to arrange the metal ions in 0-D point, simple (4,4) layers and dinuclear core chains in 1–3, which are further extended via the benzenedicarboxylate connectors to give rise to a variety of coordination networks such as (4,4), (4¹² · 6³), (6⁴ · 8²) topologies in 4–6. The supramolecular organization through hydrogen bonds is analyzed for these complexes and thermal stability of these crystalline materials has been explored by TG-DTG.     

Five novel transition metal coordination polymers with 2D/3D framework structure based on flexible H2tzda and ancillary ligand bpe

Five new transition metal coordination polymers based on H₂tzda and co-ligand bpe, {[M(tzda)(bpe)]·H₂O}_n [M=Zn(1), Cd(2), Mn(3), Co(4)] and [Ni₂(tzda)₂(bpe)₂(H₂O)]_n (5) [H₂tzda=(1,3,4-thiadiazole-2,5-diyldithio)diacetic acid, bpe=1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethane], have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. Compounds 1-4 feature a 2D-layered architecture generated from [M(tzda)]_n moiety with double-chain structure cross-linking bpe spacers. However, the conformations bpe adopts in 3 and 4 are different from those in 1 and 2 due to the rotation of C-C single bond in bpe. Polymer 5 exhibits an interesting 3D porous framework with 2-fold interpenetration, in which intriguing 1D double helix chains are observed. The photoluminescence properties of 1 and 2 in the solid-state at room temperature are investigated. In addition, variable-temperature magnetic data show weak antiferromagnetic behavior in 3-5.     

Two- and three-dimensional aliphatic dicarboxylate copper coordination polymers with bis(3-pyridylmethyl)piperazine tethers

Divalent copper coordination polymers containing aliphatic dicarboxylate and bis(3-pyridylmethyl)piperazine (3-bpmp) tethering ligands exhibit different topologies depending on the length of the polymethylene chain and stoichiometric ratio. {[Cu(succinate)(3-bpmp)]·8H₂O}_n (1) and {[Cu(adipate)(3-bpmp)(H₂O)]·10H₂O}_n (4) both display (4,4) rhomboid grids, although the latter shows significant undulations to accommodate the additional girth of the dicarboxylate tethers. [Cu₂(succinate)₂(3-bpmp)_0.5(H₂O)]_n (2) and [Cu₂(glutarate)₂(3-bpmp)]_n (3) possess {Cu₂(OCO)₃} partial paddlewheel and {Cu₂(OCO)₄} complete paddlewheel carboxylate bridged dimeric units, respectively. However, 2 has a (6,3) brick-layered structure with a rare binodal moganite (mog) supramolecular topology, while 3 possesses a non-interpenetrated primitive cubic network. Intriguing co-crystallized water tapes are seen in 1 and 4. Thermal dehydration and decomposition behavior of 1–4 is also presented.     

Cation-anion interactions involving hydrogen bonds: Syntheses and crystal structures study of hexafluorotitanate(IV) salts with pyridine and methyl substituted pyridines

Fluorotitanates (LH)₂[TiF₆]·nH₂O (1: R = pyridine, n = 1, 2: R = 2-picoline, n = 2, 3: R = 2,6-lutidine, n = 0, 4: R = 2,4,6-collidine, n = 0) and (LH)[TiF₅(H₂O)] (3a: L = 2,6-lutidine) have been synthesized by the reaction of pyridine or corresponding methyl substituted pyridines and titanium dioxide dissolved in hydrofluoric acid. The crystal structures of ionic compounds 1, 2, 3, 3a and 4 have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The hydrogen bonding led to the formation of discrete (LH)₂[TiF₆] units (4), chains (1-3), and layers (3a). The additional π-π interactions present in 1, 2, and 4 results in chain structures of 1 and 4 and in a layer structure of 2. The [TiF₆]²⁻ and [TiF₅(H₂O)]⁻ anions were observed by ¹⁹F NMR spectroscopy in aqueous solutions of 1, 2, 3, 3a and 4.     

Synthesis of novel terdentate N,C,N′-coordinated butyltin(IV) complexes and their redistribution reactions with SnCl4

The Sn(IV) butyl complexes [Bu_nSnCl_3 − n(NCN)] (NCN = [C₆H₃(CH₂NMe₂)₂-2,6]⁻, n = 1 (1), 2 (2), 3 (3)) were prepared. Spectroscopic analysis of 1-3 by ¹H and ¹¹⁹Sn NMR gave evidence for the presence of intramolecular N → Sn interactions in solution. The molecular structure of 1, as determined by a single-crystal X-ray diffraction study, revealed that it contained a six-coordinate Sn(IV) center with intramolecular N → Sn coordination of both ortho-amine substituents. Addition of SnCl₄ to 1 resulted in the isolation of the HCl adduct [BuSnCl₃(NCN⁺H)] (6). Reactions of 2 and 3 with SnCl₄ each resulted in the HCl salt [SnCl₄(NCN⁺H)] (8) and the corresponding butyltin chloride, Bu₂SnCl₂ and Bu₃SnCl, respectively. The formation of HCl adducts 6 and 8 was ascribed to transfer of the NCN ligand to SnCl₄ and the presence of HCl (from partial hydrolysis of the product or SnCl₄ during the work up procedure). The molecular structures of 6 and 8 have been determined through single-crystal X-ray diffraction and revealed the presence of a [BuSnCl₃(aryl)]⁻ or [SnCl₄(aryl)]⁻ stannate anion, respectively, with in each case one coordinated ortho-amine function and one protonated amine moiety involved in N-H?Cl-Sn hydrogen bonding in both compounds (2.14 Å for 6 and 2.18 Å for 8).     

Hydrothermal syntheses, crystal structures and properties of three coordination frameworks based on a new semirigid ligand and benzenedicarboxylate

Three novel polymers, {[Cd(m-bdc)(L)]·H₂O}_n (1), [Co(m-bdc)(L)_0.5(H₂O)]_n (2) and [Zn₅(L)₂(p-bdc)₅(H₂O)]_n (3) based on 1,1′-bis(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-2,2′-biimidazole (L) ligand and benzenedicarboxylate isomers, have been prepared and structurally characterized. Compound 1 exhibits a 2D architecture with (4²·6)(4²·6⁷·8) topology, which is synthesized by L and 1,3-benzenedicarboxylate (m-bdc) ligands. Compound 2 is constructed from 1D chains that are linked by L ligands extending a 2D (4,4) grid. Compound 3 is a 3D framework with (4³)(4⁶·6¹⁸·8⁴) topology, which is composed of trinuclear clusters and five-coordinated metal centers joined through 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate (p-bdc) and L ligands. Moreover, the fluorescent properties of L ligand, compounds 1 and 3 are also determined.     

Alkyl group dependence on structure and magnetic properties in layered cobalt coordination polymers containing substituted glutarate ligands and 4,4′-bipyridine

Five two-dimensional divalent cobalt coordination polymers containing 4,4′-bipyridine (bpy) and substituted or unsubstituted glutarate ligands have been prepared hydrothermally and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. [Co(mg)(bpy)]_n (1, mg=3-methylglutarate) forms a (4,4) rhomboid grid structure based on the connection of {Co₂(CO₂)₂} dimeric units. Using the more sterically encumbered ligands 3,3-dimethylglutarate (dmg) and 3-ethyl, 3-methylglutarate (emg) generated {[Co(dmg)(bpy)(H₂O)]·2H₂O}_n (2) and {[Co(emg)(bpy)(H₂O)]·H₂O}_n (3), respectively. These complexes manifest {Co(CO₂)}_n chains linked into 2-D by aliphatic dicarboxylate and bpy ligands. The “tied-back” substituted glutarate ligand 1,1-cyclopentanediacetate (cda) afforded [Co(cda)(bpy)]_n (4), and the unsubstituted glutarate (glu) generated [Co(glu)(bpy)]_n (5), both of which exhibit a topology similar to that of 1. The magnetic properties of complexes 1-4 were analyzed successfully with a recently developed phenomenological chain model accounting for both magnetic coupling (J) and zero-field splitting effects (D), even though 1 and 4 contain isolated, discrete {Co₂(CO₂)₂} dimers. The D parameter in this series varied between 21.8(8) and 48.0(9) cm⁻¹. However weak antiferromagnetic coupling was observed in 1 (J=-2.43(4) cm⁻¹) and 4 (J=−0.89(2) cm⁻¹), while weak ferromagnetic coupling appears to be operative in both 2 (J=0.324(5) cm⁻¹) and 3 (J=0.24(1) cm⁻¹).     

Ruthenium(III) and iridium(III) complexes with nicotine

A new chloride-dimethylsulfoxide-ruthenium(III) complex with nicotine trans-[Ru^IIICl₄(DMSO)[H-(Nicotine)]] (1) and three related iridium(III) complexes; [H-(Nicotine)]trans-[Ir^IIICl₄(DMSO)₂] (2), trans-[Ir^IIICl₄(DMSO)[H-(Nicotine)]] (3) and mer-[Ir^IIICl₃(DMSO)(Nicotine)₂] (4) have been synthesized and characterized by spectroscopic techniques and by single crystal X-ray diffraction (1, 2, and 4). Protonated nicotine at pyrrolidine nitrogen is present in complexes 1 and 3 while two neutral nicotine ligands are observed in 4. In these three inner-sphere complexes coordination occurs through the pyridine nitrogen. Moreover, in the outer-sphere complex 2, an electrostatic interaction is observed between a cationic protonated nicotine at the pyrrolidine nitrogen and the anionic trans-[Ir^IIICl₄(DMSO)₂]^¯ complex.     

A comparative study of the reactivity of unsaturated triosmium clusters [Os3(CO)8{μ3-Ph2PCH2P(Ph)C6H4}(μ-H)] and [Os3(CO)9{μ3-η-C7H3(2-Me)NS}(μ-H)] with BuNC

Treatment of unsaturated [Os₃(CO)₈{μ₃-Ph₂PCH₂P(Ph)C₆H₄}(μ-H)] (2) with ^tBuNC at room temperature gives [Os₃(CO)₈(CNBu^t)){μ₃-Ph₂PCH₂P(Ph)C₆H₄}(μ-H)] (3) which on thermolysis in refluxing toluene furnishes [Os₃(CO)₇(CNBu^t){μ₃-Ph₂PCHP(Ph)C₆H₄}(μ-H)₂] (4). Reaction of the labile complex [Os₃(CO)₉(μ-dppm)(NCMe)] (5) with ^tBuNC at room temperature affords the substitution product [Os₃(CO)₉(μ-dppm)(CNBu^t)] (6). Thermolysis of 6 in refluxing toluene gives 4. On the other hand, the reaction of unsaturated [Os₃(CO)₉{μ₃-η²-C₇H₃(2-Me)NS}(μ-H)] (7) with ^tBuNC yields the addition product [Os₃(CO)₉(CNBu^t){μ-η²-C₇H₃(2-Me)NS}(μ-H)] (8) which on decarbonylation in refluxing toluene gives unsaturated [Os₃(CO)₈(CNBu^t){μ₃-η²-C₇H₃(2-Me)NS}(μ-H)] (9). Compound 9 reacts with PPh₃ at room temperature to give the adduct [Os₃(CO)₈(PPh₃)(CNBu^t){μ-η²-C₇H₃(2-Me)NS(μ-H)] (10). Compound 8 exists as two isomers in solution whereas 10 occurs in four isomeric forms. The molecular structures of 3, 6, 8, and 10 have been determined by X-ray diffraction studies.     

Yttrium thiocyanate-based supramolecular architectures: Synthesis, crystal structures, and thermal properties

The reaction of [Y(H₂O)₅(NCS)₃]·H₂O (1) with crown ether (18-crown-6) and KNCS in methanol afforded the complexes [Y(H₂O)₄(NCS)₃]·1.5(18-crown-6) (2) and [K(18-crown-6)(H₂O)_1.25]_2n{[K(18-crown-6)]₂[Y(NCS)₆]}_n·n(NCS) (3). In mononuclear complex 1, yttrium has a coordination number 8 and forms the coordination unit YO₅N₃. Complexes 1 are linked by hydrogen bonds to form a framework. The crystal structure of 2 contains the centrosymmetric ensembles [Y(H₂O)₄(NCS)₃]₂(18-crown-6)₃ formed via hydrogen bonds. In the crystal structure of 3, the [Y(NCS)₆]³⁻ anions and the [K(18-crown-6)]⁺ cations form one-dimensional polymeric chains (-Y-NCS-K-)_n. The thermal behavior of compounds 1 and 2 was investigated. It was shown that the supramolecular assembly has an effect on the temperature range for the removal of coordinated water molecules from the thiocyanate complex. The oxidative decomposition of the acido ligands in 1 and 2 occurs in a similar way to give Y₂O₂SO₄ as the final product (700 °С).     

Synthesis,crystal structure and reactivity of a new pentacoordinated chiral dioxomolybdenum(VI) complex

The novel tridentate chiral ligand 2,6-bis{[(1R,2S,4R)-2-hydroxy-1,3,3-trimethyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]}pyridine (1) was readily prepared by reaction of 2,6-dilithiopyridine with (R)-(−)-fenchone. Reaction of 1 with [MoO₂(acac)₂] resulted in the formation of the new metal-oxo five-coordinated complex [MoO₂(ONO)] (2) [ONO = (1 – 2H)]. The reactivity of 2 has been studied and the derivatives [MoS₂(ONO)] (3) and [MoO(O₂)(ONO)] (4) were prepared. The compounds 1–4 have been characterised by ¹H and ¹³C{¹H} NMR, microanalysis and IR spectroscopy. Furthermore, the molecular structures of 1 and 2 have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The behaviour of 2 as catalyst in oxotransfer and in nucleophilic substitution of propargylic alcohols reactions has been tested.     

Four triazole-bridging coordination polymers containing (m-phenol)-1,2,4-triazole: Syntheses, structures and properties of fluorescence and magnetism

Four triazole-bridging coordination complexes, [Zn₄(ptr)₂(SO₄)₃(μ₃-OH)₂(H₂O)₄]_n (1), [Hg(CN)₂(ptr)]_n (2), [Hg(Cl)₂(ptr)]_n (3), and [Cu₂(μ₂-ptr)₂(μ₂-F)₂]_n(SiF₆)_n·2nH₂O (4), were synthesized with (m-phenol)-1,2,4-triazole (ptr). Compounds 1-4 with extended structures of 4-substituted 1,2,4-triazole are rarely reported. The layered structure of 1 can be regarded as constructed from the 2-D inorganic backbone of SO₄²⁻(2) anions bridging [Zn₄(μ₃-OH)₂(H₂O)₂]⁶⁻ subunits with the ptr ligands anchoring to both sides of backbone. Compounds 2 and 3 are the first mercury(II) complexes with 4-substituted 1,2,4-triazole, which feature the ptr ligand acting as a bidentate ligand bridging the Hg(II) atoms to form arciform -Hg-ptr-Hg-ptr chains. The structure of 4 is constructed from the F atoms bridging Cu atoms in symmetrical μ₂-coordination mode to form a zigzag cationic chain with each ptr ligand bridging a pair of Cu atom on the both sides, resulting in a nonplanar 5-membered [Cu₂N₂F] ring. Fluorescent properties of 1-4 were characterized and the magnetic property of 4 shows antiferromagnetic interaction between the copper(II) ions.     

Reaction of tri(2-furyl)phosphine with triosmium clusters: C-H and P-C activation to afford furyne and phosphinidene ligands

Addition of tri(2-furyl)phosphine, PFu₃, to [Os₃(CO)₁₀(μ-H)₂] at room temperature gives [HOs₃(CO)₁₀(PFu₃)(μ-H)] (1), while in refluxing toluene the same reactants afford [Os₃(CO)₉{μ₃-PFu₂(C₄H₂O)}(μ-H)] (2) resulting from orthometallatation of a furyl ring. Reaction of PFu₃ with [Os₃(CO)_10−n(NCMe)_n] (n = 0, 1, 2) affords the substituted clusters [Os₃(CO)_12−n(PFu₃)_n] (n = 1-3) (3-5), the phosphine ligands occupying equatorial position in all cases. Heating [Os₃(CO)₁₁(PFu₃)] (3) in refluxing octane gives [Os₃(CO)₉(μ₃-PFu)(μ₃-η²-C₄H₂O)] (6) which results from both carbon-hydrogen and carbon-phosphorus bond activation and contains both μ₃-η²-furyne and furylphosphinidene ligands. All new clusters have been characterized by spectroscopic methods together with single crystal X-ray diffraction for 2, 3 and 6.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of manganese,nickel and zinc chloride complexes with dimethoxyethane and di(2-methoxyethyl) ether

Reactions of manganese and zinc chloride with dimethoxyethane (DME) in the presence of (CH₃)₃SiCl and water resulted in [MnCl₂(DME)]_n (1) with a polymeric chain structure and in the molecular [ZnCl₂(DME)]₂ (2), respectively. The complexes 1 and 2 reacted with di(2-methoxyethyl) ether (abbreviated diglyme) in tetrahydrofuran (THF) solvent achieving binuclear [MnCl₂(diglyme)]₂ (3) and mononuclear [ZnCl₂(diglyme)] (4), respectively. The complex [NiCl₂(diglyme)]₂ (5) was prepared by the reaction of nickel chloride hexahydrate, diglyme and (CH₃)₃SiCl in THF solvent. A distorted octahedral geometry was found for manganese and nickel ions in the complexes 1, 3 and 5. Linear chains of manganese ions linked by double chloride bridges are present in 1. Two bridging chlorides connect two manganese or nickel atoms into isostructural binuclear molecules 3 and 5, respectively. Two zinc ions in the complex 2 are in different environments, in a tetrahedral and in an octahedral one, while five-coordinate zinc ions are present in the mononuclear complexes 4.     

Synthesis,characterization and magnetic properties of cobalt(II) and manganese(II) metal–organic frameworks assembled from 4,6-bis(imidazol-1-yl)isophthalic acid ligands

Two metal–organic frameworks of 4,6-bis(imidazol-1-yl)isophthalic acid (H₂biip), of general formula, {[M₂(biip)₂(H₂O)]·EtOH₂}_n (M?=?Co (1), Mn (2)), have been synthesized under solvothermal conditions. Complexes 1 and 2 are isomorphic and exhibit three-dimensional metal–organic frameworks with a 2-nodal (4,8)-connected topological network, Point Symbol {4¹⁶.6¹²}{4⁴.6²}₂. The magnetic properties of the complexes were examined, indicating antiferromagnetic interactions between the metal centers in the temperature range from 2 to 300 K.