Syntheses,structures, and properties of two 2-D Cd(II) complexes based on 2-(1H-imidazol-1-methyl)-1H-benzimidazole and polycarboxylate ligands

Two 2-D Cd(II) complexes, {[Cd(imb)(bdc)(H₂O)]·CH₃OH}_n (1) and {[Cd(imb)(Hbtc)(CH₃OH)]·2H₂O·CH₃OH}_n (2), have been synthesized by reactions of CdCl₂·2.5H₂O with 2-(1H-imidazol-1-methyl)-1H-benzimidazole (imb) and 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid (H₂bdc) or 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid (H₃btc). Single-crystal X-ray diffraction shows that 1 possesses an infinite 2-D layered structure in which all the carboxylates chelate Cd(II) and imb bridge Cd(II) ions. Complex 2 also features an infinite 2-D layered structure and imb ligands also bridge Cd(II) ions, but two carboxylates of each 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate coordinate to Cd(II) in monodentate or chelating mode, leaving the third one, which is not deprotonated, uncoordinated. IR spectra, fluorescent properties, and thermogravimetric analyses of both complexes have been investigated.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and fluorescent properties of 2-D Cd(II) complexes based on 2-(1H-imidazol-1-methyl)-1H-benzimidazole and 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylate ligands

Two new complexes, {[Cd(btec)_0.5(imb)(CH₃OH)]·CH₃OH}_n (1) and {[Cd(btec)_0.5(H₂btec)]·(H₂imb)·2H₂O}_n (2) (H₄btec = 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid, imb = 2-(1H-imidazol-1-methyl)-1H-benzimidazole), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Both complexes exhibit 2-D network structures. In 1, each 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylate links four Cd²⁺ cations, and each Cd²⁺ cation connects two 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylates, to form a 2-D layer, with the imb ligands located on each side of the 2-D layer. In 2, there are two kinds of 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylates in the structure. One kind is completely deprotonated and acts as hexadentate linkers, leading to a 2-D layer. The other kind is only doubly deprotonated and decorates each side of the 2-D layer. In 2, imb is protonated, forming (H₂imb)²⁺ cations that only cocrystallize with the negatively charged Cd coordination polymer ({[Cd(btec)_0.5(H₂btec)]^2?}_n), but does not coordinate to the Cd²⁺ cations. IR spectra, PXRD patterns, thermogravimetric analyses, and fluorescent properties of 1 and 2 have also been determined.     

Cd(II) MOFs based on cadmium/carboxylate units and 4,4′-bis(benzoimidazol-1-yl)bibenzene: syntheses,structures, and luminescence

Solvothermal reactions of CdCl₂·2.5H₂O with 4,4′-bis(benzoimidazol-1-yl)bibenzene (bimbb) and 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid (1,4-H₂bdc), 4,4′-biphenyldicarboxylic acid (4,4′-H₂bpdb), 5-methyl-1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid (5-Me-1,3-H₂bdc), or 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid (H₃btc) afforded four 3-D metal–organic frameworks, {[Cd₂(1,4-bdc)₂(bimbb)₂]·H₂O}_n (1), {[Cd₂(4,4′-bpdb)₂(bimbb)(H₂O)₂]} _n (2), [Cd₂(5-Me-1,3-bdc)₂(bimbb)] _n (3), and {[Cd₃(btc)₂(bimbb)(H₂O)₂]·2H₂O} _n (4). Complexes 1–4 were characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, powder X-ray powder diffraction, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. 1 possesses a 3-D framework with 2-D undulated (8,4) layers which are further connected by bimbb pillars. 2 forms a 3-D pillared-layer framework constructed through 2-D undulated (4,4) layers and bimbb pillars. 3 has 1-D ribbons of [Cd₄(5-Me-1,3-bdc)₄] _n which are linked by bimbb to form a 3-D structure. 4 exhibits a 3-D pillared-bilayer framework consisting of (6,3) double-decker [Cd₉(btc)₆(μ-OH₂)₆] _n layers and bimbb pillars. The Schläfli symbols for the four frameworks are (4²·6³·8)(4²·6⁵·8³) (1), (4⁴·6⁶) (2), (4⁴·6²)(4⁶·6⁴) (3), and (6³)(6¹⁰) (4). The photoluminescent properties of 1–4 were also investigated.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and fluorescent properties of two 2-D Cd(II) complexes based on 2-((1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methyl)-1H-benzimidazole and 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylate

Two complexes formulated as {[Cd(btec)_0.5(tmb)H₂O]·4H₂O}_n (1) and {[Cd(H₂btec)(tmb)(H₂O)]·2H₂O}_n (2) (H₄btec?=?1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid, tmb?=?2-((1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methyl)-1H-benzimidazole) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Single crystal X-ray diffraction shows that 1 has a 2-D layer structure in which tmb bridges and all of the carboxylates from 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylate chelate. In 2 Cd(II) ions are bridged by monodentate carboxylates leading to a 2-D layer structure with all tmb ligands coordinated monodentate to Cd(II), hanging at two sides of the layers. Complexes 1 and 2 are further extended to 3-D supramolecular structures by hydrogen bonding interactions. Luminescent properties have been investigated in the solid state at room temperature.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and fluorescent properties of two d10 metal complexes based on 2-(benzoimidazol-yl)methyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole and 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate

Two d¹⁰ metal complexes, {[Zn(Hbtc)(bmt)]·DMF·5H₂O} _n (1) and {[Cd(Hbtc)(bmt)]·0.5DMF·0.5H₂O} _n (2) (H₃btc?=?1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid, bmt?=?2-((benzoimidazol-yl)methyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole), have been synthesized under solvothermal conditions by employing bmt and H₃btc. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction shows that Zn(II) ions are connected by bmt with bidentate-bridging coordination and by 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate with bis-monodentate coordination leading to the 2D structure of 1. Complex 2 exhibits a 2D layer structure, in which bmt coordinate tridentate-bridging to Cd(II) and 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylates coordinate to Cd(II) unidentate/chelating. Photoluminescence and thermogravimetric analyses of the two complexes are investigated.     

Copper(II) coordination polymers constructed from aromatic polycarboxylate and flexible triazole ligands with different spacer lengths: syntheses,structures, and properties

{[Cu₂(btm)₂(Hbtc)(H₂btc)₂(H₂O)]·9.5H₂O}_n (1), [Cu(bte)(H₂btc)₂]_n (2) {[Cu(btp)(H₂btc)₂]·0.25H₂O}_n (3) (btm?=?bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methane, bte?=?bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)ethane, btp?=?bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propane, H₃btc?=?benzene-1, 3, 5-tricarboxylic acid) have been synthesized and structurally characterized. 1 features a 1-D double chain, which is interconnected by classical hydrogen-bonding (O–H?O) and π–π interactions to lead to a 3-D supramolecular architecture. 2 and 3 are both 1-D single chains, which are interconnected by π–π interactions to 2-D layer architectures. Elemental analysis, XRD, IR, TG and EPR spectra have been carried out and discussed.     

Three double- or triple-stranded chains constructed from different cobalt(II) salts and a flexible bis-triazole ligand

Three coordination compounds, {[Co(btrp)₂(H₂O)₂]?·?NO₃?·?H₂O} _n (1), {[Co(btrp)₂(H₂O)₂]?·?H₂O?·?2H₂btc} _n (2), and {[Co(btrp)₃]?·?2ClO₄} _n (3) (btrp?=?1,3-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propane; H₃btc?=?benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid), have been prepared via solvothermal method and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and elemental analyses. Compound 1 possesses a 1-D double-stranded chain composed of ribbons of 20-membered cycles. Binuclear water clusters link adjacent nitrate anions to form a 1-D supramolecular helix in the structure. Compound 2 has a 1-D double-stranded chain wherein free H₂btc ligands constitute 1-D negative chains through classical hydrogen-bonding interactions (O–H?···?O). Compound 3 exhibits a triple-stranded 1-D chain. For 1–3, 3-D supramolecular structures are consolidated by interchain weak hydrogen-bonding interactions as well as electrostatic interactions.     

Metal Ion‐tuned Complexes based on Benzene‐1, 2, 4, 5‐tetracarboxylic Acid and the Semirigid Ligand 1, 4‐Bis(2‐methylbenzimidazol‐1‐ylmethyl) Benzene

Abstract. Two metal‐organic coordination polymers [Co(bmb)(btc)_0.5]_n( 1 ) and {[Zn(bmb)_0.5(btc)_0.5(H₂O)] · 0.5bmb · H₂O}_n ( 2 ) [H₄btc = benzene‐1, 2, 4, 5‐tetracarboxylic acid, bmb = 1, 4‐bis(2‐methylbenzimidazol‐1‐ylmethyl) benzene] were prepared under hydrothermal conditions. Single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction indicates that both complexes have a 2D framework structure with (4 · 6²) (4² · 6² · 8²) topology. Interestingly, the hydrogen bonds in 2 form a fascinating meso‐helix. The catalytic activity of 1 for oxidative coupling of 2, 6‐dimethylphenol (DMP) and the photoluminescence properties of 2 were investigated. Furthermore, the complexes were investigated by IR spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis.     

Synthesis, characterization and single crystal structures of one-dimensional coordination polymers formed with [Ni(L)]·2ClO4 and polycarboxylate ligands

Two new one-dimensional coordination polymers {[Ni(L)(maleate)] · H₂O} _n (1) and {[Ni(L)(H₂btc)] · 2DMF} _n (L = cyclam, btc = 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylate, DMF = N,N-dimethylformamide) (2) have been synthesized and structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. In the structures (1) and (2), the carboxylate groups of bridging ligands are coordinated to nickel(II) cyclams resulting in the formation of one-dimensional coordination polymers. In addition to the Ni–O bonds, it is observed that the hydrogen bonding interactions between the pre-organized N–H groups of the cyclams and bridging anions support the formation of coordination polymers in both complexes.     

基于双(4-(1H-咪唑-1-基)苯基)甲酮的三个锌配位聚合物的结构多样性和发光性质

通过溶剂热法合成了 3 个锌的配位聚合物{[Zn₂(bipmo)₂(ipa)₂]·3H₂O}_n (1)、{[Zn(bipmo)(5-OH-ipa)]·DMA·H₂O}_n (2)和{[Zn(bipmo)(5-Me-ipa)]·H₂O}_n (3),其中 bipmo=双(4-(1H-咪唑-1-基)苯基)甲酮,H₂ipa=间苯二甲酸,5-OH-ipaH₂=5-羟基间苯二甲酸,5-Me-ipaH₂=5-甲基间苯二甲酸。用元素分析、红外光谱和单晶X射线衍射等技术对结构进行了表征。单晶X射线衍射分析表明,配合物1具有二重互穿的{4⁴·6²}二维网络结构,配合物2则是{6⁵·8}拓扑的二维结构,配合物3却表现为二维的{6³}拓扑网络。间苯二甲酸上 5-位取代基的不同对最终的结构形成有重要的影响。此外,对化合物 1~3的发光性质也进行了详细研究。     

基于双(4-(1H-咪唑-1-基)苯基)甲酮的三个锌配位聚合物的结构多样性和发光性质

通过溶剂热法合成了3个锌的配位聚合物{[Zn₂(bipmo)₂(ipa)₂]·3H₂O}_n(1)、{[Zn (bipmo)(5-OH-ipa)]·DMA·H₂O}_n(2)和{[Zn (bipmo)(5-Me-ipa)]·H₂O}_n(3),其中bipmo=双(4-(1H-咪唑-1-基)苯基)甲酮,H₂ipa=间苯二甲酸,5-OH-ipaH₂=5-羟基间苯二甲酸,5-Me-ipaH₂=5-甲基间苯二甲酸。用元素分析、红外光谱和单晶X射线衍射等技术对结构进行了表征。单晶X射线衍射分析表明,配合物1具有二重互穿的{4⁴·6²}二维网络结构,配合物2则是{6⁵·8}拓扑的二维结构,配合物3却表现为二维的{6³}拓扑网络。间苯二甲酸上5-位取代基的不同对最终的结构形成有重要的影响。此外,对化合物1~3的发光性质也进行了详细研究。     

基于半刚性双(噻唑基苯并咪唑)和不同羧酸的五个一维配合物的合成和表征

通过水热或溶剂热合成的方法制备了5个一维配合物{[Zn(btbb)_(0.5)(m-phda)]·0.5H_2O}_n(1),{[Cd_2(btbb)(adtda)_2(H_2O)]·H_2O}_n(2),[Mn_2(btbb)(tbi)_2]_n(3),{[Cd(btbb)_(0.5)(3-Nitro-o-bdc)(H_2O)]·H_2O}_n(4)和[Cd_2(btbb)(tbi)_2]_n(5)(btbb=1,4-双(2-(4-噻唑基)苯并咪唑-1-基甲基)苯,m-H_2phda=间苯二甲酸,H_2adtda=1,3-金刚烷二羧酸,H_2tbi=5-叔丁基间苯二甲酸,3-Nitro-o-H_2bdc=3-硝基-1,2-苯二甲酸)。配合物1是一个包含22元环的一维链。配合物2是一个包含8元环的一维链,并且氮配体在这个一维链中仅仅起到装饰作用。配合物3是一个一维双链结构。配合物4是一个包含14元环的一维链。配合物5是一个阶梯状的一维双链结构。     

Synthesis,crystal structure,and properties of cobalt,zinc, and manganese coordination polymers based on fluconazole

Three complexes based on fluconazole, namely, {[Co₂(HFlu)(dpa)₂(H₂O)₂]·H₂O}_n (1), {[Zn(HFlu)(IPA)]·H₂O}_n (2), and {[Mn(HFlu)₂(IPA)(H₂O)]·H₂O}_n (3) (HFlu?=?fluconazole, 2-(2,4-difluoro-phenyl)-1,3-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)-propan-2-ol; H₂dpa?=?diphenic acid; H₂IPA?=?isophthalic acid) have been synthesized. Single-crystal X-ray analysis revealed that 1 is a 2-D-network framework containing a trinuclear Co(II) unit, 2 is a 3-D framework, and 3 is 1-D double chain structure with a Mn₂ metallocyclic core. The complexes have also been characterized by elemental analyses, IR, UV/vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, and thermal gravimetry. The phase purity of these polymers has been confirmed via powder X-ray diffraction.     

四个Cd(Ⅱ)配位聚合物:辅助配体对晶体结构以及荧光性能的影响

采用溶剂热的方法,将配位模式丰富的多羧酸有机配体5-(2-硝基-4-羧基苯氧基)-间苯二甲酸(H3ncpoi)与Cd~(2+)离子以及不同的辅助配体原位组装而成4个新的配位聚合物晶体:[Cd(Hncpoi)(2,2′-bpy)(H2O)]n(1),{[Cd2(Hncpoi)2(bpyp)(H2O)4]·3H2O}n(2),{[Cd2(Hncpoi)2(azpy)(H2O)2]·2H2O}n(3),{[Cd2(Hncpoi)2(dpe)(H2O)2]·2H2O}n(4),其中H3ncpoi为5-(2-硝基-4-羧基苯氧基)-间苯二甲酸,2,2′-bpy为2,2′-联吡啶,bpyp为1,4-二-吡啶基-4-亚甲基-哌嗪,azpy为4,4′-偶氮吡啶,dpe为1,2-二-(4-吡啶基)乙烯。对4个配合物进行了X射线单晶衍射、粉末衍射,元素分析、热重、荧光光谱等表征。X射线单晶结构分析表明,配合物1,2具有一维链状结构,而配合物3,4则具有二维(4,4)格子层状结构,一维链和二维层之间通过分子间作用力连接成三维超分子结构。进一步研究表明,辅助配体的构型、配位方式等对晶体结构具有决定性作用。与此同时,对几个配合物的荧光光谱进行分析,发现不同的辅助配体对配合物的荧光性能有着显著的影响。     

A series of lanthanide-organic frameworks constructed by 2-methyl imidazole dicarboxylate and oxalate: synthesis,structures, and properties

Five lanthanide(III) coordination polymers with 2-methyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid (H₃MIDC) and ammonium oxalate, {[(Ln1)₂(HMIDC)₂(C₂O₄)(H₂O)₃]?·?3H₂O} _n (Ln1?=?Nd (1), Sm (2)), {[Eu₂(HMIDC)₂(C₂O₄)(H₂O)₃]?·?0.5EtOH?·?3H₂O} _n (3), {[Ce₂(HMIDC)₂(C₂O₄)(H₂O)₃]?·?EtOH?·?3H₂O} _n (4), and {[Gd₂(HMIDC)₂(C₂O₄)(H₂O)₃]?·?MeOH?·?3H₂O} _n (5), have been prepared and structurally characterized. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses reveal that 1 and 2 are isostructural, as are 3, 4, and 5. Each exhibits a 3-D open framework, which is built by a regular 2-D grid connected by HMIDC^2? and Ln(III). The luminescence and thermal properties of these complexes have been investigated as well.     

4个Cd(Ⅱ)配位聚合物:辅助配体对晶体结构以及荧光性能的影响

采用溶剂热的方法,将配位模式丰富的多羧酸有机配体5-（2-硝基-4-羧基苯氧基）-间苯二甲酸（H₃ncpoi）与Cd²⁺离子以及不同的辅助配体原位组装而成4个新的配位聚合物晶体：[Cd（Hncpoi）（2,2''-bpy）（H₂O）]_n（1）,{[Cd₂（Hncpoi）₂（bpyp）（H₂O）₄]·3H₂O}_n（2）,{[Cd₂（Hncpoi）₂（azpy）（H₂O）₂]·2H₂O}_n（3）,{[Cd₂（Hncpoi）₂（dpe）（H₂O）₂]·2H₂O}_n（4）,其中H₃ncpoi为5-（2-硝基-4-羧基苯氧基）-间苯二甲酸,2,2''-bpy为2,2''-联吡啶,bpyp为1,4-二-吡啶基-4-亚甲基-哌嗪,azpy为4,4''-偶氮吡啶,dpe为1,2-二-（4-吡啶基）乙烯。对4个配合物进行了X射线单晶衍射、粉末衍射,元素分析、热重、荧光光谱等表征。X射线单晶结构分析表明,配合物1,2具有一维链状结构,而配合物3,4则具有二维（4,4）格子层状结构,一维链和二维层之间通过分子间作用力连接成三维超分子结构。进一步研究表明,辅助配体的构型、配位方式等对晶体结构具有决定性作用。与此同时,对几个配合物的荧光光谱进行分析,发现不同的辅助配体对配合物的荧光性能有着显著的影响。     

Four anthraquinone-1,5-disulfonate-based metal complexes incorporating N-heterocyclic coligands: synthesis,crystal structures,and fluorescence

Four new anthraquinone-1,5-disulfonate (L)-based metal complexes with N,N-bidentate chelating coligands, {[Pb(phen)₂(L)]?·?4H₂O} _n (1), {[Mn₂(2,2′-bipy)₂(H₂O)₆(L)]?·?L?·?6H₂O} (2), [Co(phen)₂(H₂O)(L)] (3), and [Zn(phen)₂(H₂O)(L)] (4) (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline and 2,2′-bipy?=?2,2′-bipyridine), have been hydrothermally synthesized and were structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analyses, FT-IR spectra, thermogravimetric curves, and solid luminescence spectra. Structural analysis suggests that 1 is a polymeric 1D zigzag chain bridged by dianionic L. In contrast, the other three complexes have discrete centrosymmetric binuclear structure for 2 and isolated isomorphic mononuclear entities for 3 and 4, which are further assembled into 3D supramolecular networks by abundant hydrogen-bonding and/or π–π stacking interactions. Additionally, 2 and 4 exhibit favorable luminescent emissions, suggesting they are potential candidates for light emission materials.     

1-D wave-like chain,twofold 2-D layer,and chiral 3-D open framework based on multidentate ligand: structural diversities,thermal properties,and photoluminescence

From 1-D to 3-D zinc coordination polymers based on multifunctional flexible 4-(1,2,4-triazole-methylene)-benzonitrile (tzbt), {[Zn(tzbt)₂(bdc)]·2H₂O}_n (1), [Zn(tzbc)₂]_n (2), and [Zn(bpdc)(H₂O)]_n (3) (bdc = 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, tzbc = 4-(1,2,4-triazole-methylene)-benzoic acid, bpdc = 4,4′-biphenyldicarboxylic acid), were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. The tzbt was synthesized by N-alkylation and hydrolyzed in situ to produce tzbc (in 2). Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that 1 displays 1-D wave-like chains based on [Zn(bdc)]_n. 2 is a chiral twofold interpenetrating 2-D architecture constructed with “V”-shaped tzbc. 3 is a 3-D chiral compound constructed from achiral H₂bpdc with right-handed helical chains. 1–3 display stable blue-emitting luminescence with emission maxima ranging from 383 to 410 nm, depending on ligand-centered π*→π transitions. The effects of different polarity solvents and temperature on luminescence are discussed. TGA and VT-XPRD reveal that 2 has thermal stability to 360 °C.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of three pillared complexes based on H2AIP and triazole-bipyridine ligands

Three pillared polymeric complexes, {[Ni₂(AIP)₂(4,4′-bpt)(H₂O)₂]·4H₂O}_n (1), {[Co(AIP)(3,3′-bpt)]·H₂O}_n (2), and {[Ni(AIP)(3,3′-bpt)]·H₂O}_n (3) (H₂AIP = 5-aminoisophthalic, 4,4′-bpt = 1H-3,5–bis(4-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazole and 3,3′-bpt = 1H-3,5-bis(3-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazole), have been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis. Both 1 and 3 have 2-D (6,3) honeycomb layers, which are further interlinked by bent pillared triazole-bipyridine ligands to form a bilayer structure. The structures can be simpli?ed to a (3,4)- and (3,5)-connected geometrical topology, respectively. Compound 2 has a Co-AIP layer structure in which the layers are pillared by 3,3′-bpt spacers to form the 3-D CsCl net.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Magnetic Properties of Three 1D Chain Metal–Nitroxide Complexes Bridged by ­Flexible Dicarboxylate Anions

Three new one‐dimensional (1D) chain metal–nitroxide complexes {[Cu(NIT4Py)₂(suc)(H₂O)] · 3H₂O}_n ( 1 ), {[Cd(NIT4Py)₂(suc)(H₂O)] · [Cd(NIT4Py)₂(suc)(H₂O)₂] · 3H₂O}_n ( 2 ), and {[Zn(NIT4Py)(glu)(H₂O)] · H₂O}_n ( 3 ) [NIT4Py = 2‐(4′‐pyridyl)‐4, 4, 5, 5‐tetramethylimidazoline‐1‐oxyl‐3‐oxide, suc = succinate anion and glu = glutarate anion] were synthesized and structurally characterized. Single‐crystal X‐ray analyses indicate that the three complexes crystallize in neutral 1D chains in which the metal‐nitroxide units are linked by flexible dicarboxylate anions. The succinate anions only adopt trans configuration in complexes 1 and 2 , whereas the glutarate anion has gauche/anti conformation in complex 3 . Magnetic measurements show that complex 1 exhibits weak antiferromagnetic interactions between the copper ions and the nitroxides.