Design and syntheses of two threefold interpenetrating 2-D networks

Two new interpenetrating networks, [Ni(2,2′-bpy)(5-npa)(bpe)_0.5(H₂O)] _n (1) and [Ni(2,2′-bpy)(5-npa)(bpa)_0.5(H₂O)] _n (2) (2,2′-bpy?=?2,2′-bipyridine, 5-npa?=?5-nitroisophthalato, bpe?=?1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethylene, bpa?=?1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethane), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analyses, X-ray powder diffraction, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complexes 1 and 2 have similar structures and show a threefold interpenetrating topology constructed by three 2-D wave-like networks. Secondary building unit (SBU), [Ni(2,2′-bpy)(5-npa)(H₂O)] _n , was used as starting material of the multistep reaction. Replacing one coordination bond of chelating carboxyl group of SBUs by bpe and bpa afford the two threefold interpenetrating complexes.     

Mononuclear manganese and tetranuclear copper compounds and their supramolecular networks constructed from hexafluoroglutaric acid and 2,2′-bipyridine

Mn(2,2′-bpy)₂(HFGA) (1) and [Cu₄(μ₃-OH)₂(μ₂-OH)₂(H₂O)₂(2,2′-bpy)₄]?·?2HFGA?·?4H₂O (2) (H₂HFGA?=?hexafluoroglutaric acid and 2,2′-bpy?=?2,2′-bipyridine) have been synthesized and characterized by X-ray structural analyses. 1 is a monomer with six-coordinate Mn²⁺ from two oxygens of HFGA and four nitrogens of two 2,2′-bpy. Complex 2 is tetranuclear with four Cu²⁺ ions bridged by triple-bridging μ₃-OH and double-bridging μ₂-OH. There are two crystallographically independent Cu²⁺ ions in different five-coordinate environments. Cu1 is coordinated by 2,2′-bpy and three OH ligands. Cu2 is coordinated by 2,2′-bpy, two μ₃-OH ligands, and one water molecule. The mononuclear and tetranuclear molecules as building blocks are connected to construct different 3-D supramolecular architectures via noncovalent interactions. Particularly, the lone pair (lp)–π (F···π) interaction in 1 is observed. A hybrid water-anionic tape by linkage of {[(H₂O)₄(HFGA)]₂ ^4?} _n fragments consisting of water dimers and HFGA anions in 2 is observed.     

Supramolecular networks constructed by cationic copper(II) complexes incorporating hybrid water–anionic polymeric assemblies

Two complexes, [Cu₂(TFSA)(2,2′-bpy)₄]?·?TFSA?·?8H₂O (1) and {[Cu(4,4′-bpy)(H₂O)₂]?·?TFSA?·?6H₂O} _n (2) (H₂TFSA?=?tetrafluorosuccinic acid, 2,2′-bpy?=?2,2′-bipyridine, and 4,4′-bpy?=?4,4′-bipyridine), have been synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray structural analyses. Complex 1 is a binuclear molecule bridged by TFSA ligands; 2 is a 1-D chain bridged by 4,4′-bpy ligands. The asymmetric units of the two complexes are composed of cationic complexes [Cu₂(TFSA)(2,2′-bpy)₄]²⁺ (1) and [Cu(4,4′-bpy)(H₂O)₂]²⁺ (2), free TFSA anion, and independent crystallization water molecules. A unique 2-D hybrid water–TFSA anionic layer by linkage of {[(H₂O)₈(TFSA)]^2?} _n fragments consisting of 1-D T6(0)A2 water tape and TFSA anionic units by hydrogen bonds in 1 was observed. Unique 2-D hybrid water–TFSA anionic layer generated by the linkage of {[(H₂O)₆(TFSA)]^2?} _n fragments consisting of cyclic water tetramers with appended water molecules and TFSA anionic units, and 1-D metal–water tape [Cu–H₂O?···?(H₂O)₆?···?H₂O^?] _n in 2 were found. 3-D supramolecular networks of the two complexes consist of cationic complexes and water–TFSA anionic assemblies connected by hydrogen bonds.     

Two transition metal supramolecular compounds based on 2-(4-isopropylbenzoyl)benzoic acid: syntheses,crystal structures,and luminescent properties

Two new supramolecular compounds, [Zn₂(L)₃(4,4′-bpy)(OH)]_n (1) and [Cd(L)₂(2,2′-bpy)(H₂O)]·2H₂O (2) (HL?=?2-(4-isopropylbenzoyl)benzoic acid, 4,4′-bpy?=?4,4′-bipyridine, 2,2′-bpy?=?2,2′-bipyridine), have been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, infra-red spectroscopy, thermal gravimetric analyzes, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. 1 exhibits 1-D chain and 2 is 0-D mononuclear. They are both linked into 2-D supramolecular layers by non-covalent interactions. Luminescence properties were also investigated.     

Synthesis,structures, and characterization of cadmium(II), cobalt(II), and copper(II) metal polymers with tetrazole-1-acetate

Three new coordination polymers {[Cd(tza)(2,2′-bpy)(H₂O)](ClO₄)} _n 1, {[Co(tza)(2,2′-bpy)(H₂O)](ClO₄)} _n 2, and {[Cu(tza)(phen)](ClO₄)} _n 3 (Htza = tetrazole-1-acetic acid, 2,2′-bpy = 2,2′-bipyridyl, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) were synthesized and characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction, elemental analysis, and IR spectra. Complexes 1 and 2 exhibit 3-D architectures formed by π–π interaction of 2,2′-bpy ligands interlinking to the adjacent 2-D layers. Complex 3 is a 1-D zigzag double chain and the 3-D structure is formed by π–π stacking interaction of phen and nonclassical hydrogen bonding.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and magnetic properties of two new manganese(II) complexes based on biphenyl-2,5,2′,5′-tetracarboxylic acid

Two new complexes, [Mn(H₂bptc)(2,2′-bpy)₂]?·?2H₂O (1) and [Mn₃(Hbptc)₂(2,2′-bpy)₃(H₂O)₈]?·?2H₂O (2) (H₄bptc?=?biphenyl-2,5,2′,5′-tetracarboxylic acid, 2,2′-bpy?=?2,2′-bipyridine), have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Their structures have been characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analyses, IR spectra, powder X-ray diffraction, and thermogravimetric analyses. Complexes 1 and 2 are both linked into 3-D supramolecular networks by non-covalent interactions (O–H?···?O, C–H?···?O, C–H?···?π, and π?···?π). Complexes 1 and 2 exhibit weak antiferromagnetic interactions.     

Synthesis,structures and electrochemical properties of four organic–inorganic hybrid polyoxometalates constructed from polyoxotungstate clusters and transition metal complexes

Four novel organic–inorganic hybrid compounds [Cu₅ ^I(4,4′-bpy)₃(2,2′-bpy)₄][BW₁₂O₄₀] · H₂O (1), [Ni_0.5(2,2′-bpy)_1.25][Ni(2,2′-bpy)₃][Ni(2,2′-bpy)₂(H₂O)(SiW₁₁^VIW^VO₄₀)] · 0.5H₂O (2), [H₂bpy]₂[Zn(2,2′-bpy)₃]₂[Si₂W₁₈O₆₂] · 1.5H₂O (3) and [Cu^II(2,2′-bpy)₂]₂[SiW₁₂O₄₀] · 2H₂O (4) (2,2′-bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine, 4,4′-bpy = 4,4′-bipyridine) have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, thermal gravimetric analysis, electrochemical measurements and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound (1) is a novel [BW₁₂O₄₀]⁵⁻ polyoxoanion bisupported by copper(I) coordination cations with mixed 2,2′-bpy and 4,4′-bpy ligands. Compound (2) is constructed from the [SiW₁₁^VIW^VO₄₀]⁵⁻ polyoxoanions supported by [Ni(2,2′–bpy)₂]²⁺. Compound (3) is composed of a novel [Si₂W₁₈O₆₂]⁸⁻ cluster and [Zn(2,2′–bpy)₃]²⁺ complexes, which held together into a three-dimensional (3D) supramolecular network through hydrogen-bonding interactions. Compound (4) shows a 2D layer framework constructed from a bisupporting Keggin polyoxoanion cluster and [Cu(2,2′–bpy)₂]²⁺ coordination polymer fragments, resulting in 3D networks via supramolecular interactions. Electronic supplementary material  The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Two- and three-dimensional photoluminescent Cd(II)-carboxylate coordination frameworks bridged by benzenepentacarboxylate and N-donor ligands

Reactions of Cd(OAc)₂·H₂O, benzenepentacarboxylic acid (H₅bpc), 2,2′-bpy/4,4′-bpy, and Et₃N yield two new coordination polymers [Cd₅(bpc)₂(2,2′-bpy)₄(H₂O)₄] (1) and [Cd₅(bpc)₂(4,4′-bpy)₂(H₂O)₄]·3H₂O (2). Complex 1 is a 2-D structure based on six-connected Cd-carboxylate layers. Adjacent layers are linked by π–π interactions and hydrogen bonds to generate a layered supramolecular network. Complex 2 is a 3-D coordination framework. The bpc ligands adopting μ ₇-bridging mode connect Cd(II) ions to form a 3-D open framework with elliptic channels, in which the coordinated 4,4′-bpy ligands fill to support the whole framework. Complex 2 exhibits strong photoluminescence at room temperature.     

Structural and luminescent properties of a tetranuclear cage-type cadmium(II) carboxylate cluster containing a V-shaped water trimer

The structural characterization of tetranuclear cage-type cadmium(II) carboxylate [Cd₄(2-cpida)₂(2,2′-bpy)₆]·(2,2-bpy)·(ClO₄)·3H₂O (1) (2-H₃cpida = N-(2-carboxyphenyl)iminodiacetic acid, 2,2′-bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine) is described. H-bonding interactions between three lattice water molecules form a V-shaped trimer (H₂O)₃, which is stabilized by 1. In addition, luminescence investigations revealed that 1 shows enhanced emissions as compared with free 2-H₃cpida in the liquid state.     

Construction of a magnetic chiral coordination polymer based on a semi-rigid carboxylic acid

A 2-D chiral entangled coordination polymer, {Mn₃(2,2′-bpy)₂(3-cpta)₂·H₂O}_n (1) (3-H₃cpta=3-(3′-carboxyphenoxy)phthalic acid, 2,2′-bpy=2,2′-bipyridine), has been synthesized via the solvothermal method. X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that 1 consists of one right-handed helical chain and one wavelike 2-D plane, which are connected with each other through hydrogen bonds and π···π interactions to generate a 3-D supra-molecule. Thermal gravimetric analysis shows that 1 possesses good thermal stability. Temperature dependent magnetic susceptibilities have also been measured from 1.8 to 300 K, which shows 1 to be anti-ferromagnetic.     

Synthesis and characterization of lead(II) complexes with substituted 2,2′-bipyridines,trifluoroacetate, and furoyltrifluoroacetonate

Two substituted 2,2′-bipyridine lead(II) complexes, [Pb(5,5′-dm-2,2′-bpy)(tfac)₂] _n (1) (5,5′-dm-2,2′-bpy?=?5,5′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine and tfac?=?trifluoroacetate) and [Pb₂(4,4′-dmo-2,2′-bpy)₂(ftfa)₄] (2) (4,4′-dmo-2,2′-bpy?=?4,4′-dimethoxy-2,2′-bipyridine and ftfa?=?furoyltrifluoroacetonate), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, ¹H NMR, and ¹³C NMR spectroscopies, thermal behavior, and X-ray crystallography. Complexes 1 and 2 are 1D coordination polymer and dinuclear complex, respectively. The supramolecular features in these complexes are guided by weak directional intermolecular interactions.     

Synthesis,structure, and properties of trinuclear pivalate {Zn2Eu} complexes with N-donor ligands

New luminescent heterometallic complexes of Eu³⁺ and Zn²⁺ were synthesized: Zn₂Eu(NO₃)(Piv)₆(L)₂ (Piv is pivalate anion, L = MeCN (1), 2,3-lutidine (2), 2,2′-bpy (3)) and [Zn₂(Piv)₃(2,2′-bpy)₂][ZnEu(NO₃)₃(Piv)₃(2,2′-bpy)] (4). In the case of 2,2′-bpy, the order of mixing of the reagents ([Zn(Piv)₂] _n , Eu(NO₃)₃·6H₂O, and 2,2′-bpy) affects the composition of the final reaction product: the reaction of [Zn(Piv)₂] _n and Eu(NO₃)₃·6H₂O (in the ratio Zn : Eu = 3 : 1) in MeCN affords complex 1 and the subsequent addition of 2,2′-bpy (Zn : L = 1 : 1) affords complex 3. Complex 4 is formed in the reaction of [Zn(Piv)₂] _n and 2,2′-bpy (Zn : L = 1 : 1) in MeCN followed by the addition of Eu(NO₃)₃·6H₂O (Zn : Eu = 3 : 1). The luminescence spectra of compounds 1–4 (Zn : Eu = 3 : 1) exhibit metal-centered luminescence of Eu³⁺. The most efficient ligand-antenna is 2,2′-bpy, which is due to the optimum position of the triplet level of this ligand.     

Polyoxometalate tri-supported transition metal complexes containing mixed-valent transition metal ions

Three compounds, [AsMo₈V₆O₄₂][Cu(2,2?-bpy)₂]₂[Cu(2,2?-bpy)]·4H₂O (1), [PMo₈V₆O₄₂][Cu(2,2?-bpy)₂]₂[Cu(2,2?-bpy)]·3H₂O (2) and [PMo₈V₆O₄₂][Cu(2,2?-bpy)₂]₂[Cu(2,2?-bpy)]·3.5H₂O (3), have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by IR, UV–vis, XRD, TG, elemental analysis, and X-ray diffraction analysis. Single-crystal X-ray structure analysis reveals that 1 and 2 are isostructural and isomorphous, whereas 2 and 3 are polymorphs. Polymorphs of 1 have not been synthesized yet. The mixed-valent transition metal ion in 1–3 has been further confirmed by TG analyses. Catalytic properties of 1 and 2 have also been studied.     

Synthesis,interaction with DNA and nuclease activity of zinc complexes of 2,2′-bipyridine derivatives with tetraalkylammonium groups

Two zinc complexes of disubstituted 2,2′-bipyridine with tetraalkylammonium groups, [Zn(L¹)₃](ClO₄)₈ · 12H₂O (1) and [Zn(L²)₃](ClO₄)₈ · 2H₂O (2) (L¹ = [4,4′-(Et₃NCH₂)₂-bpy]²⁺, L² = [4,4′-((n-Bu)₃NCH₂)₂-bpy]²⁺ and bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine), have been synthesized and characterized. Species distributions in aqueous solution of both complexes were determined by potentiometeric titration. The interaction of these complexes with calf thymus DNA was explored by UV spectroscopic titration and CD spectroscopy, suggesting outside electrostatic binding mode. Both complexes were applied to the cleavage of plasmid pBR322 DNA under hydrolytic conditions; 1 can effectively cleave DNA from supercoiled to nicked form, showing quite high nuclease activity, while 2 has limited ability to cleave DNA.     

1-D and 2-D coordination polymers of lead(II) thiocyanate with substituted 2,2′-bipyridine ligand

Two lead(II)-thiocyanato coordination polymers with 5,5′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine (5,5′-dm-2,2′-bpy) and 4,4′-dimethoxy-2,2′-bipyridine (4,4′-dmo-2,2′-bpy) as chelating ligands were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and ¹H-NMR spectroscopy, thermal behavior, and X-ray crystallography. These complexes have formulas [Pb(5,5′-dm-2,2′-bpy)(NCS)₂] _n (1) and [Pb(4,4′-dmo-2,2′-bpy)(NCS)₂] _n (2). The coordination numbers of Pb^II in 1 and 2 are four, PbN₄, with “stereo-chemically active” electron pairs and hemidirected coordination spheres. Considering Pb···S as weak bonds, 1 and 2 are 1- and 2-D coordination polymers, respectively. The supramolecular features in these complexes are guided/controlled by weak directional intermolecular interactions.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and luminescence of three europium complexes with 2-iodobenzoic acid

Three new complexes, [Eu(2-IBA)₃?·?H₂O] _n (1), [Eu(2-IBA)₃?·?2,2′-bpy]₂ (2), and [Eu(2-IBA)₃?·phen]₂ (3) (2-IBA?=?2-iodobenzoato; 2,2′-bpy?=?2,2’-bipyridine; phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline) were synthesized, and their crystal structures determined by X-ray diffraction. In complex 1, Eu³⁺ ions are linked through carboxylate groups via bridging – chelating – bridging coordination modes to form a one-dimensional polymeric chain. The carboxylate groups are tetradentate-bridged. Complex 2 is binuclear with an inversion center, in which europium is nine-coordinated with seven oxygen atoms from five 2-IBA ligands and two nitrogen atoms from one 2,2′-bpy molecule in a distorted monocapped square antiprism. The crystal structure of 3 is similar to that of 2. These complexes emit red light luminescence. The ⁵ D ₀?→?⁷ F _j (j?=?1–4) transition emission of Eu³⁺ ion has been observed.     

Ancillary ligand-controlled assembly of three coordination polymers: synthesis,characterization, luminescent,and catalytic properties

Abstract

By changing the ancillary ligands, three new zinc-based coordination polymers (CPs), {[Zn(4,4′-bpy)(H₂O)₄]·(TDC)·(H₂O)}_n (1), [Zn(2,2′-dmbpy)(TDC)]_n (2), and [Zn₂(3,3′-dmbpy)(TDC)₂]_n (3) (H₂TDC =2,5-thiophenedicarboxylic acid, 4,4′-bpy =4,4′-bipyridine, 2,2′-dmbpy =2,2′-dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridine, 3,3′-dmbpy =3,3′-dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridine) have been synthesized under the same reaction conditions (H₂O, pH =7–8, and 140°C) and were structurally characterized. 1 is a linear chain structure and further connected into a 3-D structure through hydrogen bonds. 2 shows a 2-D (4,4) network when the dinuclear [Zn₂(COO)₄N₂] building unit is regarded as a six-connected node. 3 has a twofold-interpenetrating 3-D zinc-organic framework pcu topology. Furthermore, 1–3 show strong photoluminescence at room temperature in the solid state, and the catalytic activities of 1–3 for degradation of methyl orange in a Fenton-like process have been investigated. The results suggest that the ancillary ligands influence the final resulting CPs.     

Ligand concentration-dependent supramolecular complexes with uncoordinated carbonyl groups based on a new pyrazole carboxylic acid ligand

One new pyrazole-based ligand, 1-carboxymethyl-3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid (H₂cmdpca), has been synthesized and characterized. Structural analysis reveals that H₂cmdpca crystallizes in the monoclinic system and adopts a 3-D supramolecular network via the interaction of intermolecular hydrogen bonds. The reactions of Cd(II) ions with H₂cmdpca and 4,4′-bipyridine (4,4′-bpy) afforded three metal complexes, [Cd(4,4′-bpy)(Hcmdpca)₂(H₂O)₃]·H₂O (1), [Cd(4,4′-bpy)(Hcmdpca)₂(H₂O)]·3H₂O (2), and [Cd(4,4′-bpy)(Hcmdpca)₂(H₂O)] (3). Structural analyses reveal that these complexes are all monoclinic and 1, 2, and 3 exhibit mononuclear, 1-D chain, and 1-D with binuclear loop structures, respectively, which are further assembled into 3-D supramolecular frameworks through non-covalent interactions. 1 and 2 are true supramolecular isomers, while 2 and 3 are “pseudo-supramolecular” isomers. In addition, the thermal stability and luminescent properties of the complexes are also investigated.     

Tungstoarsenate(III) polyoxoanions as inorganic ligands for polynuclear copper complexes

A trinuclear copper(II) complex and a tetranuclear copper(II) complex that each incorporate a 9-tungstoarsenate(III) polyoxoanion ligand and several 2,2′-bipyridine (2,2′-bpy) ligands co-crystallize as the acid form: H₄[{Cu(2,2′-bpy)}₃(α-AsW₉O₃₃)] · [{Cu(2,2′-bpy)₂}{Cu(2,2′-bpy)}₃(α-AsW₉O₃₃)] · 38H₂O (1). Compound 1 was obtained from a hydrothermal reaction employing the trivacant lacunary polyoxometalate [α-AsW₉O₃₃]^9? as a precursor. The α-isomeric form of the parent ion is retained in both product anions. Four different coordination modes are observed for the seven copper centers, with unusual structural distortions imposed by the steric bulk of the polyanion. Intra- and intermolecular π-stacking of the 2,2′-bpy ligands are both evident. Variable temperature magnetic susceptibility, magnetization and EPR data are consistent with very weak antiferromagnetic interactions between the copper centers that are likely mediated by the π-stacking of the 2,2′-bpy ligands.