Preparation,characterization, and properties of a Ag(I) coordination polymer {[Ag(H3bptc)(bpe)] · 2H2O} n

A new coordination polymer, {[Ag(H₃bptc)(bpe)]?·?2H₂O} _n (1) (H₄bptc?=?3,3′,4,4′-benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid, bpe?=?1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethene), has been synthesized through a hydrothermal technique and structurally characterized. The crystal structure of 1 exhibits a 2-D hydrogen-bonding sheet between H₃bptc^? and two free water molecules. Fluorescent property, TG analysis, and X-ray powder diffraction for 1 were also measured and discussed.     

Synthesis, crystal structure, and interaction with DNA of a novel coordination polymer: {[Cd(Pmal)(Bipy)] · 4H2O} n

A novel coordination polymer {[Cd(Pmal)(Bipy)] · 4H₂O} _n (I), where Bipy = 2,2??-Bipyridine, Pmal = phenethylmalonate, has been synthesized and characterized using IR, ¹H NMR, elemental analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffractometry. The unit cell parameters for complex I: a = 12.3752(15), b = 6.8283(9), c = 13.4739(17) ?, ?? = 91.108(2)°, V = 1138.4(2) ?³, Z = 2, space group P2₁. The binding of complex I with fish sperm DNA (FS-DNA) was investigated by fluorescence spectroscopy, showing that the complex has the ability of interaction with DNA. Gel-electrophoresis assay demonstrates the ability of complex I to cleave the pBR322 plasmid DNA.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of a three-dimensional 3d-4f heterometallic coordination polymer {[Sm2Ni(Pdc)2(SO4)2(H2O)6] · H2O} n

A new 3d-4f coordination polymer {[Sm₂Ni(Pdc)₂(SO₄)₂(H₂O)₆] · H₂O} _n (H₂Pdc = pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid) has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and structurally determined by X-ray diffraction method. The X-ray diffraction analysis reveals the compound crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group $P\bar 1$ , with a = 10.062(4), b = 10.249(4), c = 12.744(5) Å, α = 93.548(4)°, β = 102.601(4)°, γ = 94.022(3)°, V = 1275.4(8) ų, F(000) = 972, M _r = 1077.85, Z = 2, ρ _c = 2.624 g cm^?3, μ = 5.55 mm^?1, final R = 0.0299, wR = 0.0805 for 4716 independent reflections with R _int = 0.0204. According to the structure determination the complex is a three-dimensional (3D) network structure in which infinite lanthanide-carboxylate chains are linked by [Ni(SO₄)₂]^2? metalloligands to form a mixed-metal coordination network.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and magnetic properties of a 1D coordination polymer[Ni(phth)(phen)(H2O)] n · n H2O

A new one-dimensional coordination polymer [Ni(phth)(phen)(H₂O)] _n ?·?nH₂O was synthesized. The structure was determined by X-ray crystallography revealing that each nickel atom is five-coordinate bridged via phthalate ion to form a zigzag chain. The chains are further linked together via hydrogen-bonding interactions to construct a three dimensional supramolecular network. The magnetic properties of the complex show that there are weak antiferromagnetic interactions between Ni(II) centers.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of a coordination polymer {[Cu2(L)2(Phen)2] · 8H2O} n

A novel metal coordination polymer, {[Cu₂(L)₂(Phen)₂] · 8H₂O} _n (I), has been synthesized by the reaction of Cu(NO₃)₂ with 2,2′-bipyridyl-4,4′-dicarboxylic acid (L) and 1,10-phenanthroline (Phen) at room temperature. The polymer was characterized by IR, elemental analyses and X-ray diffraction. Single-crystal structural analysis reveals that the center Cu²⁺ ions have two coordinated types. The Cu(1) atom has the five-coordinate mode, and Cu(2) forms an is octahedron of the six-coordinate mode. Two Cu²⁺ ions are connected by the O atom of carboxylate group bridges. Complex I contains eight molecules of water clusters and constructed a 1D tape structure.     

Synthesis, crystal structure, and fluorescence properties of a novel coordination polymer [Zn(L)(4,4′-bipyridine)(H2O)] n · (H2O)4

In this work, a novel and rare coordination polymer, [Zn(L)(Bipy)(H₂O)] _n · (H₂O)₄ (H₂L??sphenylpropylmalonate acid, Bipy??4,4??-bipyridine), has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR spectroscopy, and solid fluorimetry studies. In the crystal, the Zn²⁺ ion of the complex is hexacoordinated in a slightly distorted octahedral configuration forming the unit structure, 2D structure, and 3D framework. The supramolecular architecture was constructed by a unit of (H₂O)₄ discrete water cluster. Besides, the coordination polymer displays strong emission spectra due to the metal-to-ligand charge-transfer transition, having potential applications as fluorescent materials.     

New chain polymer [Yb(tpa)(H2O)2Co(CN)6]n · 7n H2O: synthesis,structure, and magnetic characteristics

The 3d– 4f heterometallic polymeric complex, namely [Yb(tpa)(H₂O)₂Co(CN)₆]_n·7n H₂O [tpa = tris(2-pyridylmethyl)- amine], was synthesized and characterized. Its polymer structure is formed of [Yb(tpa)(H₂O)₂Co(CN)₆] chains and crystallization water molecules with a two-capped trigonal prism Yb³⁺ coordination polyhedron; the Yb³⁺ coordination number is 8, and the coordination site is YbN₆O₂. Magnetic characteristics indicate that the complex exhibits the properties of a single-chain magnet with a magnetization reversal barrier(!E/k_B) of 42 K.     

Energetic materials composed of coordination polymers: {[Zn(μ-atrz)3](ClO4)2·2H2O}n and {[Cu(μ-atrz)3](NO3)2·2H2O}n

An improved synthetic pathway for trans-4,4′-azo-1,2,4-triazole (atrz) was discovered. Pure atrz was obtained directly without any other separation step in an environment friendly process. Treatment of atrz with zinc perchlorate and cupric nitrate led to the isolation of {[Zn(μ-atrz)₃](ClO₄)₂·2H₂O}_n and {[Cu(μ-atrz)₃](NO₃)₂·2H₂O}_n, which were well characterized. Their structures were determined by X-ray crystallographic analysis. The calculation results of the formation of {[Zn(μ-atrz)₃](ClO₄)₂ 2H₂O}_n and {[Cu(μ-atrz)₃](NO₃)₂ 2H₂O}_n indicates that the perfect crystal structures in spite of much resistance. A fundamental understanding of the structure and thermal properties involves factors, such as conjugated system, crystal structure, and inorganic metallic compounds that affect their thermal behavior. The high energy of the coordination compounds consists of chemical, electronic, and potential energy. The potential for the improvement of the coordination polymer opens up a new world for research of energetic materials.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of a novel tartrate copper(II) two-dimensional coordination polymer: {[Cu2(C4H4O6)2(H2O)2]·4H2O}∞

A new 2D coordination polymer, {[Cu₂(C₄H₄O₆)₂(H₂O)₂]·4H₂O}_∞ has been synthesized by the hydrothermal method and characterized by X-ray single crystal diffraction. Every copper(II) atom adopts a distorted octahedral geometry and coordinates with six oxygen atoms from one water molecule and three tartrate acid ions. The two tartrate acid ions have different coordination modes, one provides four oxygen atoms to coordinate with Cu(II) and another coordinates with all six oxygen atoms. Such a coordination mode generates a two-dimensional coordination polymer. In the solid state, the title compound forms a 3D network structure through hydrogen bonds.     

Two-Dimensional Coordination Polymer {[Zn(Pht)(4.4′-Bipy)(H2O)2] · 2H2O} n : Synthesis and Structure

The coordination polymer {[Zn(Pht)(4,4-Bipy)(H₂O)₂] · 2H₂O} _n (where Pht is a doubly deprotonated phthalic acid residue and 4,4-Bipy is 4,4-bipyridine) was synthesized and studied by X-ray diffraction. It was shown that both ligands perform a bridging function and unite the Zn atoms into a two-dimensional network with a periodicity of 11.302(2) Å (with 4,4-Bipy as the bridge) or 7.627(2) Å (with Pht as the bridge). The coordination polyhedron of Zn is a distorted octahedron with C ₂ symmetry. The Zn–N distances in the coordination polyhedron are 2.117(3) and 2.131(3) Å; the Zn–O_carb distance is 2.171(2) Å and the Zn–O(w) distance is 2.129(2) Å. The O–H···O hydrogen bonds involving the outer-sphere water molecules combine the polymer layers into a framework.     

Synthesis,crystal structure,and luminescence of a new coordination polymer, {[Cd9(IDC)2(HIDC)6(Bipy)4] · 2N(CH3)(CH2CH3)2 · 2DMF} n

A new cadmium coordination polymer based on imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid (H₃IDC) and 4,4′-bipyridine (Bipy), {[Cd₉(IDC)₂(HIDC)₆(Bipy)₄] · 2N(CH₃)(CH₂CH₃)₂ · 2DMF} _n , has been synthesized under solvothermal conditions and characterized by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, elemental analysis, FT-IR spectroscopy, thermal analysis, and single crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group Pnnm with a = 20.530(2) Å, b = 15.5957(14) Å, c = 16.3846(15) Å, α = β = γ = 90°, V = 5245.9(9) ų, and Z = 2. The complex exhibits a 3-D structure with channels along the c-axis, in which the free N,N-dimethylformamide and methyl-diethyl-amine molecules are located. The thermal behavior and luminescence of this complex have also been studied in the solid state.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of two Cd(II) coordination polymers: one-dimensional chain [Cd(C4H6N2)2(C4H2O4)(H2O)2] n and two-dimensional sheet [Cd(C4H6N2)(H2O)(C4H4O4)] n · n H2O

Two new Cd(II) coordination polymers, [Cd(C₄H₆N₂)₂(C₄H₂O₄)(H₂O)₂] _n (1) (where C₄H₆N₂?=?2-methylimidazole, C₄H₂O₄?=?fumarate), and [Cd(C₄H₆N₂)(H₂O)(C₄H₄O₄)] _n ?·?nH₂O (2), (where C₄H₄O₄?=?succinates), have been prepared and structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P 1 in a one-dimensional chain structure, in which carboxy is monodentate; a three-dimensional supermolecular network structure was formed through hydrogen bonding. In complex 2, the coordination geometry of the Cd atoms is a pentagonal bipyramid, and a two-dimensional sheet is formed though carboxyl group bridging. In 1 and 2, IR spectra indicate the presence of bridging carboxyl groups, confirmed by structure analyses.     

Crystal structure and magnetic properties of a nitronyl nitroxide complex {[Co2(NIT4Py)4(fum)2(H2O)4] · (H2O)2} n

The title compound {[Co₂(NIT4Py)₄(fum)₂(H₂O)₄] · (H₂O)₂} _n , where NIT4Py = 2-(4′-pyridinyl)-4,4,5,5-tetra-methylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide and fum = fumarate, was prepared and structurally characterized by X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group P 1 with a = 9.8853(9) Å, b = 13.2167(13) Å, c = 13.8481(12) Å, α = 68.5400(10)°, β = 73.467(2)°, γ = 74.596(2)°, V = 1587.6(3) ų, Z = 1, and R ₁ [I > 2σ(I)] = 0.0662. The complex consists of two kinds of neutral infinite 1-D chains, in which [Co(NIT4Py)₂(H₂O)₂] moieties are connected by fumarate anions in a bis-monodentate mode. These 1-D chains are further connected by hydrogen bonds, generating a 2-D network. The variable temperature magnetic susceptibility measurement reveals that the magnetic couplings between Co(II) and NIT4Py are weak antiferromagnetic interactions.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Nitronyl Nitroxide Complex {[Zn(NIT4Py)(fum)(H2O)2]·H2}n

The title compound {[Zn(NIT4Py)(fum)(H2O)2]·H2O}n, where N1T4Py=2-(4'-pyridinyl)-4,4,5,5-tetra-methylimidazoline-l-oxyl-3-oxide and rum=fumarate, has been prepared and structurally characterized by X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group P1 with a =6.9533(9), b=9.805(1), c=15.248(2)A, a=94.608(2), β=92.328(2),γ=105.840(2)°,C16H24N3O9Zn, Mr=467.75, V=994.8(2) A3, Z=2, Dc=1.562 g/cm3,μ(MoKa)=1.289 mm-1,F(000)=486, the final R=0.0243 and wR=0.0622 for 3505 independent reflections with Rint=0.0125. The Zn(Ⅱ) adopts a distorted five-coordinate triangle bipyramidal geometry. The basic framework structure of the complex is a 1-D chain. The intrachain hydrogen bonds are helpful to stabilize the 1-D chain structure. Furthermore, the chains are connected by O-H…O hydrogen bonds to give a 2-D double-layer network.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Mixed Cu-Cd Bimetallic Complex {[CuCd(pba)(H2O)3]·2H2O}n

A one-dimensional bimetallic compound {[CuCd(pba)(H2O)3]·2H2O}n in which pba was propylenebis (oxamic acid), was prepared. Crystal structure of the title compound was determined. It belongs to orthorhombic system, molecular formula CuCdC7H16N2O11, Mr=480.17, space group Pnma(#62), a=12.953(2), b=21.626(6), c=5.253(3)(A), V=1471(2)(A)3 and Dx=2.17g/cm3 for Z=4. The structure was solved by direct methods with final R=0.052 and Rw=0.063 for 1055 observed reflections with I>3σ(I). Two nitrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms from the oxamide and a water molecule coordinated to the CuII ion forming a square pyramidal geometry. Four oxygen atoms from the oxamide and two water molecules coordinated to the CdII ion forming an elongated octahedral geometry.     

Synthesis and Crystal structure of Poly{[Co(4,4''''-bpy)(H_2O)_4]SO_(4·)(4-abaH)_(2·)3H_2O}

1 INTRODUCTION The researches on 4,4?-bpy bridged transition me-tal coordination polymers (4,4?-bpy = 4,4?-bipyri-dine) assembled through covalent or hydrogen bondshave attracted great interest in the past decade due toits structural diversities and potential applications[1～5].So far a number of one-, two- and three-dimensio-nal coordination polymers containing N,N?-bidentatespacers with infinite chain[6, , diamond[4], rectangle[8～11], 7]T-shape[5, 12], ladder[13～15], octahedron[16] an…