Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Luminescent Properties of [Zn（bipy）_2（H_2O）_4]·L·3H_2O

A novel coordination complex [Zn(bipy)2(H2O)4]·L·3H2O (1, bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine, LHNa = aniline-2,5-disulfonic acid monosodium salt) has been synthesized from LHNa by using hydrothermal method and structurally characterized. The result indicates that complex 1 belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 20.392(3), b = 7.4052(12), c = 23.843(3) , β = 116.253(10)°, V = 3.2291(8) 3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.553 g·cm-3, μ = 0.962 mm-1, F(000) = 1568, and the final R = 0.0497 and wR = 0.1290. The complex 1 has a 0-D discrete structure, and generates an infinite 3-D network with the aid of O–H…O hydrogen bonds and π-π interactions.     

A New 3-D Sr(Ⅱ) Complex:Two-step Solvothermal Synthesis,Structure and Luminescent Properties

The title complex [HSr_3(pda)_3(H_2O)_3Cl]n(1, H_2pda = pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid) has been prepared under two-step solvothermal conditions. It has been characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction, IR, TGA-DSC and elemental analysis. The crystal belongs to the trigonal system, space group R-3 with a = 14.484(2), b = 14.484(2), c = 21.970(4) ?, γ = 120 o, V = 3991.4(11) ?~3, C_(21)H_(16)ClN_3O(1)_5Sr_3, M_r = 848.68, Z = 6, Dc = 2.118 g/cm~3, μ = 6.175 mm~(-1), F(000) = 2484, the final R = 0.0457 and w R = 0.1139. This complex possesses a 3-D structure constructed from [HSr_3(pda)_3(H_2O)_3Cl]_2 units and connected by coordinated carboxylate groups of pda2-ligands. The topology symbol of this network is(4~(12)6~3). Luminescent property of the title complex has been investigated at room temperature.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New Tetracopper Complex [Cu(H_2O)_3Cu(HCDTA)]_2(ClO_4)_2·H_2O

A new tetracopper complex [Cu(H2O)3Cu(HCDTA)]2(ClO4)2·H2O (CDTA = transcyclohexane-1,2-diamine-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetate) has been prepared and characterized by singlecrystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal adopts space group C2/c with a = 16.990(10), b = 9.150(5), c = 29.318(17) , β = 104.289(9)°, V = 4417(4) 3, Z = 4, C28H52Cl2Cu4N4O31, Mr = 1265.80, Dc = 1.904 g/cm3, μ = 2.130 mm-1, F(000) = 2584, T = 293(2) K, the final R = 0.0328 and wR = 0.0809 for 4938 observed reflections (I 2σ(I)). The tetracopper units are interconnected by weak covalent bonds into a layered structure.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Binuclear Complex:[Cu_2(phen)_2(ip)(Hip)_2]·4H_2O

A binuclear complex [Cu2(phen)2(ip)(Hip)2]·4H2O has been synthesized by the reaction of Cu(CH3COO)2·H2O, phen(1,10-phenanthroline) and isophthalic acid (H2ip) under hydrothermal condition. Elemental analysis, IR spectra and X-ray single-crystal diffraction were carried out to determine the composition and crystal structure. Crystal data for this complex: mono- clinic, space group C2/c, a = 19.214(3), b = 10.6973(14), c = 22.567(3) , β = 105.081(2)°, C24H19N2O8Cu, Mr = 526.95, Z = 8, F(000) = 2160, V = 4478.6(10) 3, Dc = 1.563 g/cm3, μ = 1.030 mm-1, –24≤h≤16, –13≤k≤13, –28≤l≤28, R = 0.0369 and wR = 0.0819 for 4615 (Rint = 1.0357) independent reflections and 3290 observed ones (I > 2σ(I)). Structural analysis shows that coordination geometry of Cu(Ⅱ) is a planar square, and the title complex exhibits a 2-D framework supramolecular structure by hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking interactions.     

Synthesis,Structure, and Luminescent Property of a 3-D Zinc Complex { [ZN8II（4-APha）8（CH3COO）8] （CH3CH2OH）2}n①

The title complex [ZnⅡ8(4-APha)8(CH3COO)8(CH3CH2OH)2]n(1, 4-APha = 4-aminophenylhydroxamic acid) has been prepared under solvothermal conditions. It has been characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction, IR and elemental analysis. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 39.074(4), b = 9.9645(8), c = 38.846(3) A, β = 136.438 o, V = 10423.1(14) A3, C84H118N16O39Zn8, Mr = 2498.90, Z = 4, Dc = 1.592 g/cm3, μ = 1.900 mm-1, F(000) = 5144, the final R = 0.1036 and wR = 0.2953. This complex possesses a 3-D structure which is constructed from 1-D chain motifs linked by the 4-APha- ligands. The luminescent property of the title complex has been investigated.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Luminescence Property of [Co(hmz)_2(H_2O)_4]·2H_2O

A new mononuclear Co(II) complex, [Co(hmz)2(H2O)4]·2H2O, has been synthesized by the reaction of Co(CH3COO)2·4H2O with 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-5-mercaptotetrazole (Hhmz). It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 13.502(5), b = 6.718(3), c = 13.972(6) , β = 117.532(4)o, V = 1123.9(8) 3, Z = 2, M r = 553.45, F(000) = 570, Dc = 1.635 g/cm3, μ = 1.008 mm–1, the final R = 0.0272 and wR = 0.0684 for 2194 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). The Co(II) is six-coordinated by two nitrogen atoms from two hmz–1 ligands and four water molecules, forming an octahedral geometry. The intermolecular hydrogen bonding and offset-panel π-π stacking interactions between the adjacent molecules extend the compound into a three- dimensional supramolecular framework. The title compound emits strong blue fluorescent light (λem(max) = 427 nm) at room temperature and is red-shifted compared with free ligand Hhmz (λem(max) = 342 nm).     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Luminescent Property of a Novel 1-D Cadmium(II) Complex: [Cd_2(C_8H_3NO_6)_2(H_2O)_4]_n·2nH_2O

A novel one-dimensional chain-like coordination polymer constructed from 3-nitro- benzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid, [Cd2(C8H3NO6)2(H2O)4]n·2nH2O, has been synthesized and its structure was determined by X-ray crystallography method. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 6.1252(8), b = 20.706(3), c = 8.8067(11) , β = 95.608(2)°, V = 1111.6(2) 3, Mr = 751.12, Dc = 2.244 g/cm3, F(000) = 736, μ = 2.011 mm-1, Z = 2, the final R = 0.0262 and wR = 0.0692 for 2338 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The structure of the title compound presents a 1-D chain-like structure constructed by dimer units, [Cd2(C8H3NO6)2(H2O)4]n, through two carboxylate oxygen atoms. The fluorescence of the title compound has been also discussed in this paper.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Quantum Chemistry of the Complex [Cu（p-FBA）_2（phen）（H_2O）]

A novel metal-organic complex Cu(p-FBA)2(phen)(H2O) (p-FBA = p-fluorobenzoic acid,phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) has been synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction,elemental analysis and IR spectra. The crystal belongs to triclinic,space group P1 with a = 7.8043(7),b = 10.4069(9),c = 14.3658(13) ,α = 105.3170(10),β = 96.877(2),γ = 96.7580(10)o,V = 1103.56(17) 3,Mr = 539.96,Z = 2,Dc = 1.625 g/cm3,μ = 1.050 mm-1,F(000) = 550,the final R = 0.0324 and wR = 0.0952. In the crystal,the structure consists of discrete molecules containing a five-coordinate copper(Ⅱ ) in a distorted square pyramidal configuration. Intramolecular O-H···O hydrogen bonds,weak intermolecular C-H···O hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking link the molecules into a one-dimensional chain structure. The study on the title complex has been performed with quantum chemistry calculation by means of G03W package on the Lanl2dz basis set. The stabilities of the complex together with the orbital energies and composition characteristics of some frontier molecular orbitals have been investigated.     

Synthesis,Structure and Norbornene Polymerization Catalyzed by Nickel(Ⅱ) Complex Bearing N,O-bis(1-(6-ethylpyridin-2-ylimino)-methylenyl)naphthalen-2-ol Ligand

The title complex bis{1-{[(6-ethyl-2-pyridinyl)imino]methylenyl}-2-naphthalenolato-N,O}-nickel(Ⅱ)(C36H32N4O2Ni) has been synthesized by the reaction of 1-{[(6-ethyl-2-pyridinyl)imino]methylenyl}-2-naphthalenol with Ni(CH3COO)2·4H2O, and characterized by IR spectrum, elemental analysis and TG. The complicated space structure has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 11.410(4), b = 14.382(4), c = 18.121(6) , β = 97.147(6)°, V = 2950.5(16) 3, C36H32N4O2Ni, Mr = 611.37, Z = 4, Dc = 1.376 g/cm3, μ = 0.698 mm-1, F(000) = 1280, the final R = 0.0519 and wR = 0.1493(Ⅰ 2δ(Ⅰ)). This title compound was used as precatalysts for the polymerisation of norbornene. When activated with MAO, the complex exhibited excellent catalytic activity up to 1.98 × 107 g of PNB(mol of Ni)-1 h-1 with high monomer conversion.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Characterization of a New Tetra-nuclear Lead Complex:[Pb_4(1,2-bdc)_4(L)_2]·2.25H_2O

The title complex,[Pb4(1,2-bdc)4(L)2]·2.25H2O 1(L = 2-(2-chloro-6-fluorophen-yl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline,1,2-H2bdc = 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid),has been obtained by using hydrothermal synthesis and characterized by elemental analysis,IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.It crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P21/c with a = 12.0920(6),b = 18.9248(10),c = 15.2729(8) ,β = 98.7530(10)°,V = 3454.3(3) 3,Z = 1,C140H90Cl4F4N16O41Pb8,Mr = 4527.60,Dc = 2.176 g/cm3,F(000) = 2130,μ(MoKa) = 9.884 mm-1,R = 0.0241 and wR = 0.0582.Compound 1 exhibits a unique tetra-nuclear structure,and is further stacked by π-π interactions to give a two-dimensional supramolecular layer.The N-H···O and O-H···O hydrogen bonds stabilize the structure of 1.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Thermal Stability Properties of the Complex [Cd_2(phen)_2(C_(14)H_(11)O_3)_4(CH_3CH_2OH)]·(CH_3OH)·(H_2O)

A dinuclear cadmium complex [Cd2(phen)2(C14H11O3)4(CH3CH2OH)]·(CH3OH)·(H2O) has been synthesized with benzilic acid and 1,10-phenanthroline by hydrothermal method.The crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction with crystal parameters as follows:triclinic system with space group P1,a = 1.21298(10),b = 1.32586(11),c = 2.4815(2) nm,α = 76.2630(10),β = 81.4500(10),γ = 69.1700(10)o,V = 3.6143(5) nm3,Dc = 1.438 g/cm3,Z = 1,F(000) = 1600,the final GOOF = 0.937,R = 0.0521 and wR = 0.1328.In the title complex,the dinuclear structure is defined by carboxyl oxygen atoms adopting a monodentate bridged coordination mode.The coordination environment of Cd(Ⅱ) ion is CdO4N2,giving a distorted octahedral coordination geometry.TG analysis shows that the title complex is stable under 140 ℃.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New Charge-assisted Hydrogen-bonded Host Framework [Co(en)_3]_2[Zr_2(C_2O_4)_7]·2H_2O

Using the deep eutectic solvent formed of oxalic acid and choline chloride, a new charge-assisted hydrogen-bonded host framework [Co(en)3]2[Zr2(C2O4)7]·2H2O(1) has been obtained. The title complex crystallizes in the monoclinic, space group P21/n(No. 14) with a = 7.7448(10), b = 14.5683(19), c = 19.375(3), β = 92.124(2)o, V = 2184.5(5) 3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.996 g.cm-3, F(000) = 1332, μ = 1.328 mm-1, R = 0.0353 and w R = 0.0718(Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ)). Single-crystal structure analysis reveals that the title complex possesses a 3D network assembled through a multitude of charge-assisted hydrogen bonds between the in situ generated anionic coordination complexes [Zr2(C2O4)7]6- and metal complexes Co(en)33+.     

Synthesis and Structure Characterization of a Manganese(Ⅱ) Complex With Eight Coordination Geometry: [Mn(O_2CMe)_2(phen)_2]

The title compound [Mn(O2CMe)2(phen)2] (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) 1 has been synthesized and structurally determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal is of orthor- hombic, space group Pbcn, with a = 12.554(4), b = 10.168(3), c = 17.704(5) , V = 2259.7(12) 3, Z = 4, C28H22MnN4O4, Mr = 533.44, Dc = 1.568 g/cm3, F(000) = 1100, Rint = 0.0242, T = 293(2) K and μ = 0.631 mm–1. The final R = 0.0687 and wR = 0.1960 for 2046 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The structure of the complex consists of one Mn(II) core coordinated by two bidentate-bound CH3COO- groups and two η2-phen groups forming an eight-coordinate geometrical configuration.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Photoluminescence of [Sm（PCA）_3（H_2O）_2]_n·6nH_2O

A new one-dimensional (1-D) compound [Sm(PCA)3(H2O)2]n·6nH2O (1, HPCA=pyrazinecarboxylic acid) has been synthesized via hydrothermal reaction and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in the Pbca space group of orthorhombic system with a=19.465(3), b=12.034(4), c=19.842(4) , V=4648(2)3, C15H25N6O14Sm, Mr=663.76, Dc=1.897 g/cm3, S=1.023, μ(MoKα)=2.610 mm-1, F(000)=2648, R=0.0239 and wR=0.0616. Compound 1 is characteristic of an infinite 1-D chain-like structure with the samarium atoms locating at an environment of a monocapped square antiprism. The [Sm(PCA)3(H2O)2]n chains and the lattice water molecules interconnect together through π-π interactions and hydrogen bonding interactions to yield a 3-D supramolecular framework. Photoluminescent investigation reveals that the title compound displays an emission in the greenish blue region.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a 1-D Chain Coordination Complex {[Mn2(HCAM)3(H2bipy)]·5H2O}n

The 1-D chain coordination complex of {[Mn2(HCAM)3(H2bipy)]·5H2O}n(H3CAM=4-hydroxypyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid,bipy=4,4′-bipyridine) has been synthesized by the reaction of 4-hydroxypyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid,4,4′-bipyridine and manganese carbonate under hydrothermal conditions,and its crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction method.The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system,space group P21/n with a=10.110(2),b=20.159(4),c=17.861(4) ,β=99.67(3)°,V=3.5884(12) nm3,Mr=901.47,Z=4,Dc=1.669 g·cm-3,μ=0.798 mm-1,F(000)=1840,the final R=0.0713 and wR=0.1853.The complex forms a 1-D chain bridged by HCAM,protonated 4,4-bipyridines link the 1-D chains to construct 2-D networks via N-H…O hydrogen bonds,and networks are further extended via π-π stacking and hydrogen bonds into 3-D supramolecular framework.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Three-dimensional Manganese(II) Complex (tataH)_2[Mn(pydc)_2]·4H_2O (tata = 2,4,6-Triamino-1,3,5-triazine, pydcH_2 = Pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic Acid)

A manganese(II) complex (tataH)2[Mn(pydc)2]·4H2O (C20H28MnN14O12, Mr = 711.50, tata = 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5-triazine, pydcH2 = pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid) has been synthesized and its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1, with a = 9.9847(3), b = 10.9813(3), c = 15.2616(5) , α = 101.5310(10), β = 90.2610(10), γ = 116.4600(10)°, V = 1459.44(8) 3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.619 g/cm3, μ = 0.539 mm–1, F(000) = 734, the final R = 0.0292 and wR = 0.0745. In the crystal the MnII atom is six-coordinated by four carbonyl oxygen atoms and two pyridine nitrogen atoms from two tridentate pydc ligands to furnish a distorted octahedral geometry. The complex shows the A…D…D’…A’ H-bonded tetramer. The molecules are packed in a three-dimensional framework structure by the combination of O–H…O, N–H…O and N–H…N hydrogen bonds between (tataH)+, [Mn(pydc)2]2– and crystal water.     

A Novel Hybrid Solid Constructed from Tetramolybdate and Copper Complexes with Mixed Ligands: [{(Cu·phen)_2(tp)}{(Cu·phen·H_2O)_2(tp)}{Mo_4O_(14)}]

A novel copper molybdate with mixed ligands, [{(Cu·phen)2(tp)}{(Cu·phen·H2O)2(tp)}{Mo4O14}] (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, tp = terephthalate) 1, has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. The crystal belongs to monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 13.1711(7), b = 19.6132(10), c = 13.6910(7) , β = 117.6870(10)°, V = 3131.8(3) 3, Z = 2, C64H44Cu4Mo4N8O24, Mr = 1946.99, Dc = 2.065 g/cm3, F(000) = 1920, μ(MoKα) = 2.198 mm-1, R = 0.0810 and wR = 0.2012 for 4233 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). The structural analysis indicates that the title compound contains a discrete tetramolybdate cluster decorated with copper complex fragments and tp ligands bridging the clusters into a wave-like layer. The hydrogen bond- ing between adjacent layers further extends the compound into a 3-D framework.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Property of a Binuclear Copper Complex [Cu_2L_2(pht)_2]_2·H_2O

A new binuclear copper complex, [Cu2L2(pht)2]2·H2O(Hpht = 5,5-diphenylhydantoin, i.e. phenytoin; L = 2-diethylaminoethanol), has been synthesized by the solvothermal method, and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 31.918(3), b = 12.9222(15), c = 19.868(2) , β = 98.762(2)o, V = 8098.8(16) 3, Dc = 1.429 Mg/m3, Z = 4, F(000) = 3640, μ = 1.107 mm-1, R = 0.0560 and wR = 0.1276(I 2(I)). Each copper(Ⅱ) in a molecule is coordinated with N and O atoms from ligand L and N atom from ligand Hpht in a tetradentate manner. Moreover, two copper(Ⅱ) centers are bridged by two O atoms of hydroxyl groups from two L ligands to form a slightly distorted binuclear {Cu2O2} diamond configuration. In addition, the interaction of this complex with calf thymus DNA(CT-DNA) was investigated by UV-vis spectrum and viscometry, and the complex may bind to DNA through intercalation.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Magnetic and Water-induced Reversible Transformation Properties of {[Ni(IBG)(μ-H_2O)(H_2O)_2]·2H_2O}_n

A novel NiⅡ complex {[Ni(IBG)(μ-H2O)(H2O)2]·2H2O}n 1(H2IBG = isophthaloylbisglycine) has been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,elemental analysis,IR spectra,and thermogravimetric analysis.It crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P2/c with a = 15.40(2),b = 6.960(10),c = 7.865(11) ,β = 90.32(3)o,V = 843(2) 3,Z = 2,C12H18NiN2O11,Mr = 424.99,Dc = 1.675 g/cm3,F(000) = 440,μ(MoKα) = 1.214 mm-1,the final R = 0.0514 and wR = 0.1247 for 1078 observed reflections with I 2σ(I).In the structure,each NiⅡcenter is situated in the center of a rather regular octahedron.Moreover,thermal stability has been studied and magnetic measurements show antiferromagnetic interactions for this complex.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Magnetic Property of a New Co（Ⅱ） Complex：[Co（4,4＇-bpy）_2（H_2O）_2（4-FBA）_2]·（4,4＇-bpy）

A new complex [Co(4,4'-bpy)2(H2O)2(4-FBA)2]·(4,4'-bpy)(1) has been hydro-thermally synthesized using cobalt,4,4'-bipyridyl(4,4'-bpy) and 4-fluorobenzoic acid(4-HFBA),and characterized by thermal analysis,single-crystal X-ray diffraction and magnetic property.The complex crystallizes in the triclinic system,space group P,Z = 1.Crystal data:C54H44CoF2N8O6,Mr = 997.90,a = 9.134(2),b = 11.555(2),c = 12.867(3) ,α = 66.02(3),β = 77.96(3),= 73.11(3)°,V = 1180.9(4) 3,Dc = 1.403 g/cm3,μ(MoKα) = 0.433 mm-1,F(000) = 517,the final R = 0.0633 and wR = 0.1171 for 2152 observed reflections(I > 2σ(I)).The title complex is assembled into 1D supramolecular chains parallel to [001] based on the adjacent molecular ··· stacking interactions and hydrogen bonds.The variable temperature magnetic measurements show a weak ferromagnetic behavior over 300-160 K followed by antiferromagnetic behavior below 160 K for the title complex.