New optical supramolecular compound constructed from a polyoxometalate cluster and an organic substrate

A new optical supramolecular compound constructed from a polyoxometalate cluster and an organic substrate [(H3O)(C12H10N3)2(PW12O40)] (1) has been synthesized via a hydrothermal reaction and has been structurally characterized by X-ray diffraction. The solid-state diffuse reflectance, IR, and photoluminescence spectra of the title compound indicate that there is an interaction between the alpha-PW12O40 and the organic substrate. The light-yellow title compound shows a certain second-order nonlinear optical response of I(2omega) = 2I(KDP)(2omega).     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Polyoxometalate- based Complex [Cu^I（phen）2]4（SiW12O40）

A new hybrid polyoxometalate-based complex, [Cu^I（phen）214（SiW12O40） （phen = 1,10-phenanthroline）, has been synthesized by hydrothermal method and characterized with the aid of elemental analysis, IR, UV spectra and thermal analysis studies. The result of X-ray crystallography analysis exhibits that the title compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group P212121, and the formula is C96H64N16Cu4SiW12O40. Crystal data： a = 18.3574（14）, b = 21.1952（16）, c = 27.992（2）A, Mr = 4570.08, V = 10891.4（14）A^3, Z = 4, Dc = 2.787 g/cm^3,μ = 13.478 mm^-1, R = 0.0364, wR = 0.0638 （I 〉 2σ（I）） and F（000） = 8360. The complex consists of one α-Keggin anion [SIW12O40]^4- and four discrete [Cu^I（phen）2]^＋ cations. The valence sum calculations for the Cu atoms suggest that all four Cu atoms are in the ＋1 oxidation state.     

Syntheses and Characterization of gamma-[SiW(10)M(2)S(2)O(38)](6)(-) (M = Mo(V), W(V)). Two Keggin Oxothio Heteropolyanions with a Metal-Metal Bond

The oxothio polyanions gamma-[SiW(10)M(2)S(2)O(38)](6)(-) (M = Mo(V), W(V)) were obtained through stereospecific addition of the dication [M(2)S(2)O(2)](2+) (M = Mo, W) to the divacant gamma-[SiW(10)O(36)](8)(-) anion in dimethylformamide. These compounds were isolated as crystals and are stable in usual organic solvents and in aqueous medium from pH = 1 to pH = 7. NEt(4)Cs(3)H(2)[SiW(10)Mo(2)S(2)O(38)].6H(2)O (a gamma-isomer derived from the alpha Keggin structure capped by the [Mo(2)S(2)O(2)](2+) fragment containing a metal-metal bond) crystallizes in the triclinic space group P&onemacr; with a = 12.050(3) ?, b = 12.695(2) ?, c = 20.111(4) ?, alpha = 74.35(2) degrees, beta = 86.83(2) degrees, gamma = 63.50(2) degrees, Z = 2. NEt(4)Cs(5)[SiW(12)S(2)O(38)].7H(2)O is isostructural and crystallizes in the triclinic space group P&onemacr; with a = 12.197(4) ?, b = 12.714(3) ?, c = 20.298(3) ?, alpha = 74.75(1) ?, beta = 86.48(2) degrees, gamma = 61.80(2) degrees, Z = 2. (183)W NMR spectra of Li(+) salts in aqueous solution agree with the solid state structures and reveal 100% purity for both anions. Polarographic, infrared and UV-vis data are also given.     

12-钼磷酸四丁基铵杂多蓝的光化学合成表征与晶体结构

用450W高压汞灯照射H3PMo12O40·5H2O和（Bu4N）Br（TBA）的DMF（N,N-二甲基甲酰胺）溶液,合成了12-钼磷酸四丁基铵杂多蓝（Bu4N）4[PMo12O40]·2DMF·H2O,用元素分析,IR,固体漫反射电子光谱,ESR,XPS和CV等进行了表征。晶体结构分析表明,标题化合物属单斜晶系,空间群P21/c,晶胞参数a=14.124（3）,b=17.481（4）,c=22.744（5）A,β=101.66（3）°,V=5500（2）A3,C70H160Mo12N6O43P,Mr=2956.29,Z=2,Dc=1.785g/cm3,F（000）=2970,μ（MoKα）=1.412mm-1,R=0.0638,wR=0.1975。标题化合物是由4个四丁基铵阳离子、1个12-钼磷混合价杂多阴离子[PMo12O40]4-、2个DMF分子和1个水分子构成。     

H_2O-DMSO体系中联吡啶甲基化及其钨硅酸盐的形成

以Keggin型钨硅酸H_4[SiW_(12)O_(40)]·24H_2O和MN~(2+)为原料,4,4′-联吡啶(4,4′-bipy)为有机前驱体,水和二甲基亚砜(DMSO)为混合溶剂,在水热条件下,4,4′-bipy发生N-甲基化,并与DMSO共同修饰[SiW_(12)O_(40)]~(4-)阴离子,形成了1个钨硅酸盐基无机-有机杂化化合物(CH_3)_2bipy)((CH_3)_2SOH)_2[SiW_(12)O_(40)].通过元素分析、红外光谱(IR)、热重(TG)及X-射线单晶衍射分析对该化合物进行了表征,初步探讨了该化合物的形成条件,并研究了其在水溶液中的电化学性质及其对H_2O_2还原的电催化活性.     

Polyoxometalate Derivatives with Multiple Organic Groups. 2. Synthesis and Structures of Tris(organotin) alpha, beta-Keggin Tungstosilicates

Eight tris(organotin)-substituted Keggin tungstosilicate heteropolyanions have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, infrared and M?ssbauer spectroscopy, multinuclear NMR, and X-ray crystallography. The new anions contain alpha- or beta-SiW(9)O(34)(10)(-) moieties and are of two structural types, [(RSn)(3)(SiW(9)O(37))](7)(-) (R, isomer: Ph, alpha-, 1; n-Bu, alpha-, 2; Ph, beta-, 3; n-Bu, beta-, 4) and [(RSnOH)(3)(SiW(9)O(34))(2)](14)(-) (Ph, alpha-, 5; n-Bu, alpha-, 6; Ph, beta-, 7; n-Bu, beta-, 8). Crystals of Cs(4)H(3)[(PhSn)(3)(SiW(9)O(37))].8H(2)O (anion 3) are monoclinic, space group C2/c, with lattice constants a = 48.91(2) ?, b = 12.111(3) ?, c = 20.334(9) ?, beta = 102.30 degrees, and Z = 8. The anion has nominal C(3)(v)() symmetry and has a structure with three corner-shared WO(6) octahedra of the beta-Keggin anion replaced by three PhSnO(5) groups. Crystals of Cs(9)H(5)[(BuSnOH)(3)(SiW(9)O(34))(2)].36H(2)O (anion 6) are tetragonal, space group P&fourmacr;2(1)m, with lattice constants a = b = 29.005(4) ?, c = 13.412(4) ?, and Z = 4. The anion has the anticipated D(3)(h)() symmetry and contains three BuSnOH groups sandwiched between A,alpha-SiW(9)O(34)(10)(-) anions.     

Inorganic-organic hybrid materials with different dimensions constructed from copper-fluconazole metal-organic units and Keggin polyanion clusters

Inorganic-organic hybrid materials based on Keggin polyoxometalate building blocks combined with Cu(II)/Cu(I) and flexible fluconazole ligand [1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-1,1-bis[(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methyl]methanol] (Hfcz) have been obtained by hydrothermal methods, namely, [Cu(II)(2)(Hfcz)(4)(SiW(12)O(40))].3H(2)O (1), [Cu(II)(4)(fcz)(4)(H(2)O)(4)(SiMo(12)O(40))].6H(2)O (2), [Cu(II)(2)(fcz)(2)][Cu(II)(4)(fcz)(4)(SiW(12)O(40))][Cu(II)(2)(fcz)(2)(H(2)O)(2)(SiW(12)O(40))].6H(2)O (3), (Et(3)NH)(2)[Cu(I)(2)(Hfcz)(2)(SiW(12)O(40))].2H(2)O (4), (Et(3)NH)(2)[Cu(I)(2)(Hfcz)(2)(SiW(12)O(40))].H(2)O (5) and [Cu(I)(4)(Hfcz)(4)(SiMo(12)O(40))] (6). Their structures have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses, and the compounds are further characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectra and thermogravimetric (TG) analyses. In 1, Cu(II) cations are bridged by fluconazole ligands to form a 3D lvt coordination polymeric network, which is connected by (SiW(12)O(40))(4-) anions to form a complicated 3D (4,6)-connected framework with the topology of (4(2).6(4))(4(6).6(7).8(2))(2). In 2, two fcz(-) anions chelate two Cu(2+) cations to form a [Cu(fcz)](2)(2+) dimer, which is bridged by (SiW(12)O(40))(4-) polyanions to generate a 2D (4,4) grid. Compound 3 is formed by three types of co-crystallizing subunits including a dimer [Cu(fcz)](2)(2+), a dumbbell molecule [Cu(4)(fcz)(4)(SiW(12)O(40))] and an infinite chain {[Cu(2)(fcz)(2)(H(2)O)(2)(SiW(12)O(40))](2-)}(infinity). In compounds 4 and 5, Hfcz ligands link Cu(+) cations to generate 1D coordination polymeric units, and (SiW(12)O(40))(4-) polyanions connect these metal-organic units to form two types of (6(3)) sheets which are topological isomerism. In compound 6, (SiMo(12)O(40))(4-) polyanions fixed in Cu(I)-Hfcz square rings are further extended into a 2D sheet via linking Cu(I) atoms of different rings. By carefully inspection of the structures of 1-6, it is believed that various transition-metal organic units and Keggin polyanions with different coordination modes are important for the formation of the different structures. In addition, electrochemical behaviors of compounds 1, 2, 5 and 6 have been investigated.     

1-D链状簇合物[Ni(enMe)_2]_2[Ni(enMe)_2{HMoo_4~(VI)Mo_4~V_8~(VI)VO_(40)(V~VO_4)}]·4H_2O的水热合成和晶体结构

水热合成了一种新的1-D链状四帽pseudo-Keggin 结构钼钒簇合物[Ni(enMe)2]2- [Ni(enMe)2{H MoVI4MoV4VIV8O40(VVO4)}]4H2O 1,X-射线单晶结构分析表明,该晶体属单斜晶系,C2/c空间群。晶体学参数为a = 26.3006(6), b = 13.6195(3), c = 19.7122(5) ,b = 105.8330(10), V = 6793.0(3) ?, Z = 4, Dc = 2.566 g/cm3, Mr = 2623.96, m = 3.507 mm-1, F(000) =5088, R = 0.0700, wR = 0.1529, S = 1.019。该簇合物是由金属配位桥Ni(enMe)2桥联四帽pseudo-Keggin 结构{HMoVI4MoV4VIV8O40(VVO4)}簇构成一维链状结构,链与链间通过与另外一个配位阳离子[Ni(enMe)2]2+的氢键相互作用构成超分子网状结构。     

A novel optical charge-transfer complex between an organic substrate and a polyoxometalate,alpha-H6P2W18O62middot phen middot10H2O

The new complex alpha-H6P2W18O62middot 6phen middot 10H2O, consisting of the heteropolytungstophosphate α-H6P2W18 O62middotxH2O and organic substrate 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) has been synthesized and spectroscopically characterized. There appears to be a sizeable electron-transfer interaction between the electron-rich aromatic organic moiety and the inorganic acid, both in the solid state and in solution, and this interaction is thought to be responsible for the formation of the title compound, which exhibits second-order and third-order nonlinear optical responses of Isample2 omega=0.6IKDP2 omega and χ(3)=3.35*10-11esu, respectively. This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

可见光照射下SiW12O40^4-／Resin光催化剂活化H2O2降解染料的研究

将杂多酸（SiW12O40^4-）负载到阴离子交换树脂上，得到SiW12O40^4-／Resin（SWR）固相光催化剂，在可见光的照射下，可以有效地活化H2O2降解染料．以罗丹明B（RhodamineB，RhB）为模型化合物，研究了不同条件下RhB的降解动力学，以及降解过程中其UV—vis光谱及体系的总有机碳（Total Organic Carbon，TOC）变化情况，结果表明RhB的共轭芳环结构被破坏，矿化率为24．2％．其它染料如孔雀绿（Malacllite Green，MG）和吖啶橙（Acridine Orange，AO）等也可以被降解和矿化．催化剂的循环实验表明SWR固相光催化剂易于分离，并且具有良好的稳定性，可以重复利用．     

X-ray Crystal Structure and Characterization of Tetra-vanadyl Capped Highly Reduced Polyoxometalate Anion[PmoⅥ5MoⅤ7O40(VⅣO)4]2-

A novel polyoxometalate [H3O]2[PmoⅥ5MoⅤ7O40(VⅣO)4]*6Py(Py=pyridine) was synthesized and characterized by IR spectrometry, TG and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group(C2/m) with a=1.3680(3) nm, b=2.1740(4) nm, c=1.1630(2) nm, β=118.62(3)°, V=3.0362(10) nm3, Z=2, and R1(wR2)=0.0772(0.2312). The compound contains a highly reduced vanadylpolymolybdophosphate polyoxometalate anion with a four-capped structure. The four {VO} units cap four opposite pits of the pseudo-Keggin core {PMo12O40}.     

Synthetic Strategies To Obtain V-P-O Open Frameworks Containing Organic Species as Structural Directing Agents. Crystal Structure of the V(IV)-Fe(III) Bimetallic Phosphate [H(3)N(CH(2))(2)NH(3)](2)[H(3)N(CH(2))(2)NH(2)][Fe(III)(H(2)O)(2)(V(IV)O)(8)(OH)(4)(HPO(4))(4)(PO(4))(4)].4H(2)O

A general synthetic approach to rationalize the solution preparative chemistry of oxovanadium phosphates containing organic species as structural directing agents is presented. Careful attention is payed to the hydrolysis and condensation processes involving the ionic species in solution, and a simple restatement of the partial charge model (PCM) has been used in order to organize the experimental results. The structure of a new V(IV)-Fe(III) bimetallic oxovanadium phosphate, [H(3)N(CH(2))(2)NH(3)](2)[H(3)N(CH(2))(2)NH(2)] [Fe(III)(H(2)O)(2)(V(IV)O)(8)(OH)(4)(HPO(4))(4)(PO(4))(4)].4H(2)O, has been determined by X-ray single crystal diffraction methods. This compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2(1)/n and the cell dimensions are as follows: a = 14.383(3) ?, b = 10.150(2) ?, c = 18.355(4) ?, and beta = 90.39(3) degrees (Z = 2). The existence of a complex intercrossing channel system, including a very large channel of 18.4 ? of diameter (in which both water molecules and ethylenediamine species are located), is the more interesting feature of this structure. Thermal decomposition, including the dehydration/rehydration process, has been studied by thermal analysis and variable temperature X-ray powder diffraction techniques. A complementary SEM study of the different intermediate decomposition products is presented.     

Synthesis, Properties and Crystal Structure of a Novel Coordinated Polymer:{(H_2en)(H_3O)[(BiPb(C_2O_4)_4(H_2O)_2)]·2(H_2O)}_n

1 INTRODUCTION It is well-known that bismuth and lead display attractive properties as promoting elements in noble metal-based catalysts[1], and thermal decomposition of ammonium metal oxalates can yield crystalline porous materials with a high surface area. This feature makes them attractive as precursors for catalysts and other nanocrystalline oxides[2]. Because of their topology, the oxalates themselves also possess inte- resting properties such as the capability of ion-exchange. The …     

Modeling the Formation of Molybdenum Oxides from Alkoxides: Crystal Structures of [Mo(4)O(4)Cl(4)(&mgr;(2)-OEt)(4)(HOEt)(2)(&mgr;(3)-O)(2)] and [PPN](+)[Et(3)NH](+)[Cl(2)(O)Mo(&mgr;(2)-O)(2)Mo(O)Cl(2)](2)(-)

The reactions of the binuclear oxomolybdenum(V) complex [Cl(2)(O)Mo(&mgr;-OEt)(2)(&mgr;-HOEt)Mo(O)Cl(2)] (1) with Me(3)Si(allyl) and SbF(3) produce the compounds [Mo(6)O(6)Cl(6)(&mgr;(3)-O)(2)(&mgr;(2)-OEt)(6)(&mgr;(2)-Cl)(2)] (2) and [Mo(8)O(8)Cl(6)(&mgr;(3)-O)(4)(OH)(2)(&mgr;(2)-OH)(4)(&mgr;(2)-OEt)(4)(HOEt)(4)] (3), respectively. Treatment of 1 with the Lewis base PMe(3) affords the tetrameric complex [Mo(4)O(4)Cl(4)(&mgr;(2)-OEt)(4)(HOEt)(2)(&mgr;(3)-O)(2)] (4), which represents another link in the chain of clusters produced by the reactions of 1 and simulating the build-up of polymeric molybdenum oxides by sol-gel methods. The crystal structure of 4 has been determined [C(12)H(32)Cl(4)Mo(4)O(12), triclinic, P&onemacr;, a = 7.376(2) ?, b = 8.807(3) ?, c = 11.467(4) ?, alpha = 109.61(1) degrees, beta = 92.12(3) degrees, gamma = 103.75(2) degrees, Z = 1]. By contrast, reaction of 1 with the nitrogen base NEt(3), followed by treatment with [PPN]Cl.2H(2)O ([PPN](+) = [Ph(3)P=N=PPh(3)](+)), gives the complex [PPN](+)[Et(3)NH](+)[Cl(2)(O)Mo(&mgr;(2)-O)(2)Mo(O)Cl(2)](2)(-) (6) in 90% yield. Its crystal structure [C(36)H(30)Cl(4)MoNOP(2), triclinic, Pna2(1), a = 21.470(6) ?, b = 16.765(2) ?, c = 9.6155(14) ?, alpha = 90 degrees, beta = 90 degrees, gamma = 90 degrees, Z = 16] includes the anion [Cl(2)(O)Mo(&mgr;(2)-O)(2)Mo(O)Cl(2)](2)(-), which is a charged derivative of the species forming the gels in sol-gel processes starting from chloromolybdenum ethoxides. Furthermore, compound 1 is found to be catalytically active in esterification and dehydration reactions of alcohols.     

Synthesis, Spectroscopic Properties and Crystal Structure of (C_4N_2H_(12))_2Zr(C_2O_4)_4·H_2O

1 INTRODUCTION The researches on transition metal coordination complexes have been rapidly expanded because of their fascinating structural diversity and potential applications[1～4]. As we know, zirconium oxalates can be used as precursors in the synth…     

Two hybrid polyoxometalate-pillared metal-organic frameworks

Two polyoxometalate-pillared 3D compounds, {Cu(5)(2-ptz)(6)(H(2)O)(4)(SiW(12)O(40))}·4H(2)O 1 and {Cu(9)(2-ptz)(12)(H(2)O)(6)(PMo(12)O(40))(2)}·H(2)O 2 (2-ptz = 5-(2-pyridyl)tetrazole) have been constructed based on different polyoxometalate anions, and copper-organic coordination polymer sheets by a hydrothermal method. Magnetic investigations reveal that both 1 and 2 exhibit antiferromagnetic coupling between the Cu(II) ions. Structural studies show the compound 1 exhibits a typical pcu-type net with the Sch?lfli symbol of {4(12)·6(3)}, and that compound 2 is a (3,4,6)-connected framework with novel {4(4)·6(10)·10}{6(3)}(2){6(5)·8} topology which has not been reported to date.     

Construction of polyoxometalates-based coordination polymers through direct incorporation between polyoxometalates and the voids in a 2D network

A series of polyoxometalates (POMs)-based coordination polymers, namely, {[Cu(2,3-Me2pz)(2,5-Me2pz)0.5]4(SiW12O40)(2,5-Me2pz)}n (2,3-Me2pz = 2,3-dimethylpyrazine; 2,5-Me2pz = 2,5-dimethylpyrazine; 1), {[Cu2(4,4'-bipy)4(H2O)4](SiW12O40)(H2O)18}n (4,4'-bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine; 2), {[Cu(2-Mepz)1.5]3(PMo12O40)(H2O)3.5}n (2-Mepz = 2-methylpyrazine; 3), {[Ag(2,3-Me2pz)1.5]4(SiW12O40}n (4), {[Cu(pz)1.5]4(SiW12O40)(H2O)3}n (pz = pyrazine; 5), {[Cu(2,3-Me2pz)1.5]4(SiW12O40)}n (6), {[Cu(4,4'-bipy)1.75]4(SiW12O40)(H2O)2}n (7), and {[Cu2(4,4'-bipy)4(H2O)4](SiW12O40)(4,4'-bipy)2(H2O)4}n (8), were synthesized through direct incorporation between POMs and the voids of the 2D network. Crystal structural analysis reveals that the relationship between the size of the void of the 2D network and that of POMs is of key importance for successful synthesis of POMs-based open metal-organic frameworks. Guest replacement shows that the pore size of the framework constructed through direct incorporation between POMs and the voids of the 2D network is very sensitive to guest molecules.     

Construction of different dimensional inorganic-organic hybrid materials based on polyoxometalates and metal-organic units via changing metal ions: from non-covalent interactions to covalent connections

Five POM-based hybrid materials have been designed and synthesized based on different metal ions under hydrothermal conditions, namely, [Zn(Hfcz)(H(2)O)(3)](H(3)fcz)(SiMo(12)O(40)).3H(2)O (1), [Cd(2)(Hfcz)(6)(H(2)O)(2)](SiMo(12)O(40)).H(2)O (2), [Co(2)(Hfcz)(2)(SiW(12)O(40))](H(3)fcz)(2)(SiW(12)O(40)).10H(2)O (3), [Ni(2)(Hfcz)(4)(H(2)O)(2)](SiW(12)O(40)).5H(2)O (4) and [Ag(4)(Hfcz)(2)(SiMo(12)O(40))] (5), where Hfcz is fluconazole [2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-1,3-di(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propan-2-ol]. Their crystal structures have been determined by X-ray diffraction, elemental analyses, IR spectra, and thermogravimetric analyses (TGA). There are 1D mono and double chain-like metal-organic units in compounds 1 and 2, respectively. Polyoxometalates and metal-organic units co-crystallize through hydrogen bonds. In compound 3, metal-organic sheets are pillared by one kind of polyanion through covalent connections to generate a sandwich double-sheet. The other kind of polyanion acts as a counter-ion and lies in two adjacent sandwich double-sheets through non-covalent interactions. Polyanions covalently link metal-organic sheets to extend to an unusual 3D 5-connected framework with the (4(4).6(6)) topology in 4. In compound 5, polyanions link metal-organic chains to form a sheet through covalent connections. It is interesting that compound 5 shows an intricate (4,5,10)-connected framework with (4(4).6(2))(4)(4(8).6(2))(2)(4(14).6(19).8(12)) topology based on two kinds of Ag cations as four-connected and five-connected nodes, and polyanions as ten-connected nodes, when AgO interactions are considered. It represents the highest connected network topology presently known for polyoxometalate systems. The structural differences among 1-5 indicate the importance of different metal-organic units, coordination modes of polyanions for framework formation, and the interactions between polyanions and metal-organic units. In addition, the luminescent properties of compounds 1, 2 and 5, and electrochemical behaviours of compounds 1-5 have been investigated.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Properties of Novel Composite Complex: [La(Nmp)4(H2o)4][HsiMo12O40]·2nmp·H2o

A new composite complex of [La(NMP)₄(H₂O)₄][HSiMo₁₂O₄₀]·2NMP·H₂O (NMP = N-methyl-2- pyrrolidone) was synthesized and characterized by IR, UV, ESR, TG-DTA and single crystal structural analysis. The water and organic ligands (NMP) coordinate directly with La(III) to form a dodecahedral complex and the SiMo₁₂O^4? ₄₀ anion is the counter ion. IR and X-ray analysis show that there is strong interaction between the polyoxometalate and organic donors. The complex is strongly photosensitive under irradiation with sunlight, resulting in a charge-transfer complex by oxidation of the N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and reduction of the polyoxometalate. Low temperature ESR spectra indicate thermal electron delocalization among the Mo atoms in the title compound.     

Mo5VMo7VIO30(BPO4)2(O3P-Ph)6]5-: a phenyl-substituted molybdenum(V/VI) boro-phosphate polyoxometalate

The title polyanion is the first hybrid borophosphate-phenylphosphonate polyoxometalate. It was structurally characterized as its imidazolium salt, (C(3)N(2)H(5))(5)[Mo(12)O(30)(BPO(4))(2)(O(3)P-Ph)(6)].H(2)O (monoclinic, P2(1)/c, a = 22.120(3) A, b = 13.042(2) A, and c = 32.632(4) A, beta = 101.293(3) degrees ), which was synthesized hydrothermally from imidazole, molybdenum oxide and metal, and boric, phosphoric, and phenylphosphonic acids. The anion is the second example of a new class of polyoxometalates that resemble Dawson anions but where the two pole caps of three edge-sharing MoO(6) octahedra in the latter are replaced by other units, in this case tetrahedral borate sharing corners with three phenylphosphonic groups, [(OB)(O(3)P-Ph)(3)]. The 12 molybdenum atoms forming the two equatorial belts of the cluster are of mixed-valence, five are Mo(V) and seven are Mo(VI), and the resulting five electrons are delocalized. Four of these electrons are paired according to the temperature dependence of the magnetic susceptibility. The new compound is soluble in a mixture of water and pyridine (in equal volumes) as well as in nitromethane, and the anions are intact in these solutions.