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.     

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 structures of supramolecular compounds: [Cu(mpca)2(H2O)] · 3H2O and [Cu2(mpca)2(pyr)4]

A new chelate ligand, 5-methyl-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid (mpca), has been synthesized. This ligand reacts with cupric sulfate to give two supramolecular compounds [Cu(mpca)₂(H₂O)] · 3H₂O (1) and [Cu₂(mpca)₂(pyr)₄] (Pyr = pyridine) (2), which were characterized by elemental analysis and X-ray crystal diffraction. Helical water chain and strong π–π interaction are important for the stability of the 3-D structure of these supramolecules.     

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 and Crystal Structure of a 1-D Coordination Polymer {[Cu(NIT4py)2(ip)]·6H2O}n

A new complex {[Cu(NIT4py)2(ip)]·6H2O}n (NIT4py=2-(4'-pyridinyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide and ip = isophthalate dianion) has been synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in orthorhombic, space group Cmcm with a = 25.161(3), b =10.045(1), c = 15.450(2)(A), C32H48N6O14Cu, Mr = 804.30, V = 3904.8(8)(A)3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.368 g/cm3,μ(MoKα) = 0.630 mm-1, F(000) = 1692, the final R = 0.0326 and wR = 0.0787 for 1843 independent reflections with Rint = 0.0372. Each Cu(II) ion is four-coordinated by two carboxylate oxygen atoms and two pyridyl-N atoms from NIT4py radicals to furnish a rhombus geometry. The central Cu(II) ion is located at an inversion center and a crystallographic two-fold axis. Each isophthalate dianion binds two Cu(II) ions in bis-monodentate mode, leading to a 1-D chain, and these 1-D chains are further linked into a 2-D network via hydrogen-bonding interactions.     

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.     

Synthesis,characterization,properties and crystal structure of heterometallic 1D coordination polymers {[CuLZn·CuLZn(H_2O)]·H_2O}_n

Heterometallic complexes with novel structure have attracted much attention both from the material sci- ence and model study of metal enzymes[1―6]. Over the last two decades, a number of heterometallic binuclear complexes have been synthesized and investin- gated[7―9], many heterometallic polynuclear complexes have also been reported, but investigation of coordina- tion polymers is still very limited. One of the success- ful strategies in obtaining the desired heterometallic complexes is the…     

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.     

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.     

Hydrothermal synthesis and characterization of LaIII and CuII coordination polymers with 5-nitroisophthalic acid (H2Nip), [La2(μ-Nip)(μ-SO4)2(H2O)5] n and {[Cu3(μ-OH)2(μ-Nip)2(μ-H2O)2] · 2H2O} n

3D La^III and 2D Cu^II coordination polymers with 5-nitroisophthalate anions, [La₂(μ-Nip)(μ-SO₄)₂(H₂O)₅] _n (1) and {[Cu₃(μ-OH)₂(μ-Nip)₂(μ-H₂O)₂] ·?2H₂O} _n (2), have been synthesized, characterized and studied by X-ray crystallography. The La atoms have eight–coordinate geometries in distorted square antiprism environments and the Cu atoms have five- and six–coordinate geometries with distorted square pyramidal and octahedral environments. Self-assembly of these compounds in the solid state occurs through coordination and hydrogen bonding.     

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.     

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.     

Two fumarato-bridged Co(II) coordination polymers: syntheses,crystal structures and properties of Co(H2O)4L and [Co3(H2O)4(OH)2L2]·2H2O with H2LHOOCCHCHCOOH

Two fumarato-bridged Co(II) coordination polymers Co(H₂O)₄L 1 and [Co₃(H₂O)₄(OH)₂L₂]·2H₂O 2 with H₂LHOOCCH CHCOOH were prepared. Complex 1 consists of polymeric chains _∞¹[Co(H₂O)₄(C₄H₂O₄)_2/2], which result from octahedrally coordinated Co atoms bridged by bis-monodentate fumarate anions and are assembled by interchain hydrogen bonds. Within 2, the edge-shared Co₂O₁₀ bi-octahedra are connected to the CoO₆ octahedra to form 1D cobalt oxide chains and 3D open framework generated from the chains inter-linked by bis-bidentate fumarate anions displays rhombic tunnels, which are filled with the lattice H₂O molecules. Thermal and magnetic behaviors of both the title coordination polymers are discussed. Crystal data: (1) monoclinic, P2₁/c, Z=4, a=7.493(1) Å, b=14.377(1) Å, c=7.708(1) Å, β=99.54(1)°, V=818.9(2) Å³, R₁=0.0304, and wR₂=0.0669 for 1487 observed reflections (I⩾2σ(I)) out of 1877 unique reflections; (2) monoclinic, P2₁/c, Z=2, a=6.618(1) Å, b=8.172(2) Å, c=15.578(3) Å, β=96.30(3)°, V=837.4(3) Å³, R₁=0.0360 and wR₂=0.0663 for 1442 observed reflections (I⩾2σ(I)) out of 1927 unique reflections.     

Synthesis,characterization, and crystal structure determination of two copper(II) complexes: [Cu(dm4bt)Cl2(DMSO)] and [{Cu(dm4bt)(H2O)(tpht)} · H2O] n

Copper complexes, [Cu(dm4bt)Cl₂(DMSO)] (1) and [{Cu(dm4bt)(H₂O)(tpht)} ? H₂O] _n (2) (dm4bt, 2,2′-dimethyl-4,4′-bithiazole; tpht, terephthalate), have been synthesized and their crystal structures were determined by X-ray crystallography. Complex 1 was prepared from a reaction of CuCl₂ ? 2H₂O with dm4bt and terephthalic acid in a mixture of methanol, water, and DMSO. Complex 2 was prepared from a reaction of CuCl₂ ? 2H₂O with dm4bt, terephthalic acid, and ethylene diamine in a mixture of methanol and water. The two complexes were characterized by IR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and single-crystal structure. Complex 2 was also characterized by electron paramagnetic resonance spectra. Complex 1 is a monomer while 2 is a coordination polymer. This copper tpht polymer has a cis-configuration of tpht rings opposed to zigzag chains with anti-configuration usually reported in the literature.     

(NH4)(CN3H6)2[UO2(C2O4)2(NCS)] · 2H2O: Synthesis and crystal structure

A single-crystal X-ray diffraction study (NH₄)(CN₃H₆)₂[(UO₂(C₂O₄)₂(NCS)] · 2H₂O (I) was carried out. The crystals are orthorhombic, space group P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4, with the unit cell parameters a = 6.668(2) Å, b = 13.463(4) Å, c = 23.086(6) Å. The main structural units of the crystals of I are insular complex anions [(UO₂)(C₂O₄)₂(NCS)]^3?. They belong to the crystal-chemical group AB ₂ ⁰¹ M¹ (A = UO ₂ ²⁺ ) of uranyl complexes and are linked into a three-dimensional framework through electrostatic interactions and hydrogen bonds with the participation of ammonium and guanidinium cations and crystal water molecules.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of the nanosized supramolecular SmIII complex with macrocyclic cavitand cucurbituril {[Sm(H2O)4]2(C36H36N24O12)3}Br6·44H2O

The supramolecular compound {[Sm(H₂O)₄]₂(Cuc)₃}Br₆·44H₂O (Cuc = C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂) was synthesized. Its crystal and molecular structure was established by X-ray diffraction analysis. The binuclear complex cation {(Cuc)[Sm(H₂O)₄](Cuc)[Sm(H₂O)₄](Cuc)}⁶⁺ built from the alternating cucurbituril molecules (C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂) and the [Sm(H₂O)₄]³⁺ aqua ions is a triple-decker nanosized (33 ) sandwich.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a 1-D Coordination Polymer {[Cu(NIT4py)_2(ip)]·6H_2O}_n

1 INTRODUCTION Pyridyl-substituted nitroxide radicals have at- tracted considerable attention in recent years due to the ability to coordinate with metal ions and act as magnetic couplers, giving rise to new functional ma- terials with particular magnetic and optical prope- rties as well as a variety of structural topologies[1~3]. Considerable efforts have been made in designing and preparing multi-dimensional materials with app- ropriate bridges, such as pseudohalide, dicyanide, dicyanoa…     

Syntheses and structures of p-HOOCC6F4COOH · H2O (H2L · H2O) and luminescent coordination polymers [Tb2(H2O)4(L)3 · 2H2O] n and Tb2(Phen)2(L)3 · 2H2O

Compounds p-HOOCC₆F₄COOH · H₂O (H₂L · H₂O), [Tb₂(H₂O)₄(L)₃ · 2H₂O] _n (I), and Tb₂(Phen)₂(L)₃ · 2H₂O (II) are synthesized. According to the X-ray structure analysis data, the crystal structure of H₂L · H₂O is built of centrosymmetric molecules H₂L and molecules of water of crystallization. The crystal structure of compound I is built of layers of coordination 2D polymer [Tb₂(H₂O)₄(L)₃] _n and molecules of water of crystallization. The ligands are the L^2? anions performing both the tetradentate bridging and pentadentate bridging-chelating functions. The coordination polyhedron TbO₉ is a distorted three-capped trigonal prism. Acid H₂L manifests photoluminescence in the UV region (??_max = 368 nm). Compounds I and II have the green luminescence characteristic of the Tb³⁺ ions, and the band with ??_max = 545 nm (transition ⁵ D ₄?? ⁷ F ₅) is maximum in intensity. The photoluminescence intensity of compound II is higher than that for compound I.