Synthesis,structure and characterization of copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes based on 3-carboxyl-1,2,4-triazole

Two complexes [CuL₂(H₂O)₂] (1) and [ZnL₂(H₂O)₂] (2) (L?=?3-carboxyl-1,2,4-triazole (L)) have been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P ₂(1)/n, a?=?8.632(8)?Å, b?=?9.153(8)?Å, c?=?6.991(7)?Å, β?=?94.279(12)°, Z?=?2, R ₁?=?0.0296, wR ₂?=?0.0918. Compound 2 also crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P ₂(1)/n, a?=?4.937(3)?Å, b?=?18.107(10)?Å, c?=?6.344(4)?Å, β?=?106.839(7)°, Z?=?2, R ₁?=?0.0230, wR ₂?=?0.0556. Extensive intermolecular hydrogen bonds assemble 1 and 2 into three-dimensional (3D) supramolecular architectures, with eight-member H-bonded synthons. Compounds 1 and 2 were also characterized by element analysis, FT–IR, luminescence and EPR studies.     

Syntheses,crystal structures and magnetic study of two binuclear manganese(II) complexes with aromatic N-oxide as bridging ligand

Two new binuclear complexes, [Mn₂(μ-dmpo)₂(SCN)₄(H₂O)₂] (1) (where dmpo?=?3,5-dimethylpyridine N-oxide), [Mn₂(μ-po)₂(H₂O)₆I₂]I₂ (2) (where po?=?pyridine N-oxide), have been synthesized and their crystal structures determined by X-ray crystallography. Complexes 1 and 2 crystallize in monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, with unit cell dimensions a?=?8.8836(18)?Å, b?=?15.450(3)?Å, c?=?15.484(3)?Å, β?=?91.020(3)° for 1, and a?=?8.8352(13)?Å, b?=?17.927(3)?Å, c?=?8.3338(12)?Å, β?=?103.765(2)° for 2. In each binuclear complex two Mn(II) were bridged by two 3,5-dimethylpyridine N-oxides or by two pyridine N-oxides and the distances between the bridged Mn(II) ions are 3.599?Å for 1 and 3.552?Å for 2. Variable temperature (4–300?K) magnetic measurements were performed for 1 and the susceptibility data were fitted by using a binuclear Mn(II) magnetic coupling formula producing the 2J?=??2.17?cm^?1.     

Hydrothermal syntheses,crystal structures,and thermal stability of two new 3D open-framework metal(II) phosphonates

This article reports the hydrothermal synthesis and characterization of two new phosphonate compounds NaCo[O₃PCH(OH)CO₂] (1) and NaMn[O₃PCH(OH)CO₂] (2) based on 2-hydroxyphosphonoacetic acid (H₃L). Their structures have been characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction as well as with elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis. The two isomorphous compounds crystalline in the orthorhombic, space group Pbca: Crystal data for 1: a?=?10.1827(8)?Å, b?=?9.6673(8)?Å, c?=?10.7853(9)?Å, V?=?1061.70(15)?ų, Z?=?8, R ₁?=?0.0252, wR ₂?=?0.0577; Crystal data for 2: a?=?10.4309(18)?Å, b?=?9.7913(17)?Å, c?=?10.9012(19)?Å, V?=?1113.4(3)?ų, Z?=?8, R ₁?=?0.0194, wR ₂?=?0.0536. In the two compounds, the metal atoms are octahedrally coordinated; all oxygen atoms from the H₃L ligand are involved in coordination. The overall structures can be described as a 3D open framework with channels running along the a axis and the charge-compensating Na⁺ cations being located at the intersections of these channels.     

A 2D coordination polymer with 4*82 topology constructed from a new T -shaped ligand: synthesis,crystal structure and photoluminescence

A cadmium(II) coordination polymer [CdL(H₂O)] (1) (H₂L?=?3,3-bis(carboxymethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-one) was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by X-ray structure analysis. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a?=?11.945(2)?Å, b?=?8.0865(16)?Å, c?=?13.114(3)?Å, β?=?91.36(3)°, Z?=?4, and represents a 2D network with the 4*8² topology constructed from combination of metal centers with a T-shaped geometry and ligands with T-shaped structure simultaneously. Compound 1 also exhibits strong photoluminescence at room temperature.     

Rheological phase synthesis,characterization and magnetic property of a cobalt(II)diphosphonate

A new Co(II) diphosphonate compound, [Co(HEDPH₂)₂] (4,4′-bipyH₂)?·?H₂O (1) has been successfully obtained by a rheological phase reaction at 80°C. Single-crystal diffraction analysis shows a 1-D chain structure and the 1-D chains are assembled via hydrogen bonds into a 3-D supramolecular structure with channels. The protonated 4,4′-bipy molecules are encapsulated in the channels. Magnetic study shows 1 to exhibit antiferromagnetic interaction in the 1D Co--O--P--O--Co chain. Crystal data for 1: monoclinic, space group Cc, a?=?15.754(6)?Å, b?=?14.457(5)?Å, c?=?10.020(4)?Å, β?=?92.024(6)°, V?=?2280.7(14)?ų, Z?=?4.     

Synthesis and characterization of a dinuclear (Hedta)Ru(III) complex

A ruthenium(III) complex containing ethylenediaminetetraacetate (edta), [{Ru(Hedta)}₂(Pyz)]?·?8H₂O (1) (Pyz?=?pyrazine), has been synthesized by the reaction between K[Ru(Hedta)Cl]?·?1.5H₂O and pyrazine. The structure of the complex was determined by single X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P 1 with a?=?7.293(9)?Å, b?=?10.575(14)?Å, c?=?12.742(16)?Å, α?=?104.044(19)°, β?=?91.893(19)°, γ?=?93.35(2)°, Z?=?1. The product was also characterized by IR, UV-Vis, EPR spectrum and magnetic techniques.     

Synthesis,crystal structures and fluorescence of cadmium(II) coordination polymers with derivatives of pyrazine-1,4-dioxide and thiocyanate as mixed-bridging ligands

Two Cd(II) coordination polymers have been synthesized with derivatives of pyrazine-1,4-dioxide and thiocyanate anion as bridging ligands and structurally determined by X-ray crystallography. Complex 1, [Cd(μ_1,3-SCN^?)₂(μ_1,6-L1)] _n (L1?=?2,5-dimethylpyrazine-1,4-dioxide), belongs to the triclinic, space group P 1 with a?=?5.7627(18)?Å, b?=?7.182(2)?Å, c?=?7.509(2)?Å, α?=?74.042(3)°, β?=?84.766(4)°, γ?=?88.162(4)°; complex 2, [Cd₂(μ_1,3-SCN^?)₄(μ₄-L2)] _n (L2?=?2,3,5,6-tetramethylpyrazine-1,4-dioxide), crystallizes in a monoclinic system with space group C2/m with a?=?10.194(4)?Å, b?=?13.491(6)?Å, c?=?8.140(3)?Å, β?=?120.372(4)°. Complex 1 shows a two-dimensional sheet structure, and in a direction the Cd(II) ions were coordinated by μ_1,3-SCN^? forming the one-dimensional chain and the L1 bridging ligand made the chains connect in the c direction leading to formation of a two-dimensional sheet on the ac plane. For 2 the one-dimensional chains in the a axis were constructed by coordination of μ_1,3-SCN^? bridging ligands with the Cd(II) ions, and in b and c directions the chains were joined by L2 bridging ligands leading to a three-dimensional structure. In 2 L2 displays a μ₄-bridging coordination mode. Both complexes exhibit strong fluorescence emission.     

A 1D coordination polymer {Pb[C6H4(COO)2][phen]} n with strong blue fluorescent emission

The hydrothermal reaction of 1,3-dicyanobenzene, 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) and Pb(CH₃COO)₂ yields a new 1D coordination polymer, {Pb[C₆H₄(COO)₂][phen]} _n . The 1,3-benzenecarboxylate anion found in the final product was generated in situ during the synthesis by hydrolysis of 1,3-dicyanobenzene. X-ray diffraction shows that complex 1 crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P 1, a?=?7.5442(2)?Å, b?=?9.7962(3)?Å, c?=?13.1505(4)?Å, α?=?69.739(2)?Å, β?=?80.597(2)?Å, γ?=?71.377(2)?Å, v?=?862.48(4)?ų, Z?=?2, D _c?=?2.124 Mg?m^?3. Complex 1 emits strong blue fluorescent light (λem(max)?=?482.4?nm) when excited by UV light in the solid state at room temperature.     

Synthesis,structure and antimicrobial study of two new copper(II) complexes derived from N-(3-aminopropyl) benzylamine ligand (apba) and N-salicylidene-apba

Two new copper(II) complexes were synthesized by reaction of N-(3-aminopropyl)benzylamine (L1: apba, for complex 1) and N-salicylidene-apba (L2: for complex 2) with Cu²⁺. Crystals of complex 1 were orthorhombic, space group pccn, with a?=?15.2149(10), b?=?25.0071(16), c?=?7.6280(5)?Å and α?=?β?=?γ?=?90°. Complex 2 crystals were monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, with a?=?8.688(6), b?=?12.812(9), c?=?16.022(11)?Å and β?=?99.241(10)°. Structures of the two complexes were centro-symmetric and both Cu(II) atoms were four coordinate with a distorted square-planar geometry. The toxicity of the complexes was evaluated by testing antimicrobial activity against bacterial strands.     

Hydrothermal synthesis,structures and characterization of two new copper(II) triphosphonate compounds

Two copper(II) triphosphonate compounds, Cu[(APTPH₄)(phen)(H₂O)]?·?2.16H₂O (1) and [Cu(APTPH₄)(2,2′-bipy)(H₂O)]?·?2.63H₂O (2), have been prepared by a low temperature hydrothermal reaction from 1-aminopropane-1,1,3-triphosphonic acid (APTPH₆), CuO and a second ligand, phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline, or 2,2′-bipy?=?2,2′-bipyridyl. These two compounds were characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR and TG. Crystal data for 1: Monoclinic, space group P2₁ /c, a?=?14.4830(7)?Å, b?=?9.1721(5)?Å, c?=?16.7403(8)?Å, β?=?90.101(2)°. For compound 2: Triclinic, space group P 1, a?=?7.1215(7)?Å, b?=?10.460(2)?Å, c?=?14.671(2)?Å, α?=?82.983(2)°, β?=?83.882(2)°, γ?=?80.617(2)°. In both compounds, each Cu²⁺ ion is five-coordinate with two oxygen atoms from the triphosphonate, two nitrogen atoms from the second ligand and one water molecule, to form a distorted square-pyramidal geometry. Both complexes have 3D supramolecular structures constructed by hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions.     

Synthesis and structures of two cobalt complexes [NaCoII(NTA)(H2O)] n and NH4[CoIII(IDA)2] · 2H2O

Two cobalt complexes [NaCo^II(nta)(H₂O)] _n (H₃nta?=?nitrilotriacetic acid) (1) and NH₄[Co^III(ida)₂]?·?2H₂O (H₂ida?=?iminodiacetic acid) (2) have been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Compound 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group P2₁2₁2₁ with a?=?7.9770(12)?Å, b?=?9.7613(15)?Å, c?=?12.1945(18)?Å, V?=?949.5(2)?ų, Z?=?4, and R ₁?=?0.0705 for 1597 observed reflections. Compound 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2(1)/c with a?=?5.1801(3)?Å, b?=?11.2073(6)?Å, c?=?12.2891(7)?Å, V?=?707.09(7)?ų, Z?=?2, and R ₁?=?0.0349 for 1143 observed reflections. In compound 1, the Co is coordinated by a nitrogen and five oxygen atoms in a distorted octahedral geometry {CoNO₅}, and the Na is coordinated by one water molecule and four carboxyl oxygen atoms in slightly distorted square pyramidal geometry. The entire structure shows a three-dimensional network. In compound 2, Co atom is equatorially coordinated by two ida ligands in a distorted octahedral geometry {CoN₂O₄}. The discrete [Co(ida)₂]^2? anions are linked by hydrogen bonding to a three-dimensional supramolecular network.     

Hydrothermal synthesis and crystal structure of a new two-dimensional zinc citrate complex

A new two-dimensional compound C₁₂H₁₄O₁₆Zn₃ (1), containing seven-coordinate zinc atoms was prepared by the hydrothermal technique. The compound obtained was characterized by TG-DTA, single crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis and FT-IR analysis. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis shows that compound 1 crystallizes with monoclinic symmetry in the space group P2₁/c, a?=?6.1552(13)?Å, b?=?14.546(3)?Å, c?=?9.581?Å, β?=?102.66(2)°, V?=?836.9(4)?ų, Z?=?2, R1?=?0.0311, wR2?=?0.0830.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of a heterobinuclear complex [(PhPPy2)2PdCuCl2]ClO4 (PhPPy2=bis(2-pyridyl)phenylphosphine)

The mononuclear palladium(II) complex trans-[PdCl₂(PhPPy₂)₂] (1) reacts with [Cu(CH₃CN)₄]ClO₄ to afford the heterobinuclear [(PhPPy₂)₂PdCuCl₂]ClO₄·2CH₃CN (2), bridged by two PhPPy₂ ligands in a new mode. Complex 2 crystallizes in space group P2₁/c with a?=?12.947(1), b?=?9.142(1), c?=?33.454(2)?Å, β?=?99.698(1)°. The copper(I) and palladium(II) ions in 2 adopt distorted tetrahedral and square-planar geometry, respectively. At room temperature, the complex is photoluminescent in solution.     

Hydrothermal synthesis,crystal structure and third-order non-linear optical property of a copper chloride cluster

A novel one-dimensional chain coordination polymer [[CuCl₂]₂(phen)₂]_∞ (1) and a three-dimensional coordination polymer [[CuCl] (phen)₂](CuCl₂) (2) were synthesized from simple hydrothermal reactions and the structures were characterized with elemental analysis, FT-IR spectrum and X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallized in the monoclinic space group Cc with a?=?9.874(2), b?=?17.871(4), and c?=?13.440(3)?Å, α?=?90.00°, β?=?106.59(3)°, γ?=?90.00°, R ₁?=?0.0463, wR ₂?=?0.0819. Compound 2 crystallized in the monoclinic space group P2/c with a?=?14.4084(13), b?=?12.6280(11) and c?=?13.3560(12)?Å, α?=?90.00°, β?=?111.490(2)°, γ?=?90.00°, R ₁?=?0.0771, wR ₂?=?0.1439. In the packing structure, π–π stacking interactions are the most significant factors controlling the novel supramolecular sheets for the title compound. Moreover, the third-order non-linear optical property of the two compounds were also investigated and they show reverse saturable absorption and self-focusing performance.     

Syntheses,crystal structures and fluorescent properties of four one-dimensional lanthanide coordination polymers with 3-cyanobenzoato

The hydrothermal reactions of Nd(ClO₄)₃·6H₂O, Gd(ClO₄)₃·6H₂O, Dy(ClO₄)₃·6H₂O, Er(ClO₄)₃·6H₂O with 1,3-dicyanobenzene, give rise to four one-dimensional rare earth-based coordination polymers: [M(3-CNC₆H₄COO)₃(H₂O)₂] _n (where M?=?Nd (1), Gd (2), Dy (3), Er (4), 3-CNC₆H₄COO?=?3-cyanobenzoato), respectively. Their solid-state structures have been characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction studies. The results show that 1,3-dicyanobenzene hydrolyzed to give 3-cyanobenzoato under hydrothermal condition, and the four complexes are isomorphous. Crystal data for 1: triclinic, space group P-1, a?=?9.4063(19), b?=?11.485(2), c?=?12.616(3)?Å, α?=?66.38(3), β?=?74.01(3), γ?=?86.96(3)°, V?=?1197.9(4)?ų, Z?=?1, D _c?=?1.704?Mg?m^?3; for 2: triclinic, space group P-1, a?=?9.3712(19), b?=?11.446(2), c?=?12.627(3)?Å, α?=?65.86(3), β?=?73.89(3), γ?=?86.84(3)°, V?=?1184.8(4)?ų, Z?=?1, D _c?=?1.759?Mg?m^?3; for 3: triclinic, space group P-1, a?=?9.3425(19), b?=?11.432(2), c?=?12.703(3)?Å, α?=?65.28(3), β?=?73.80(3), γ?=?86.86(3)°, V?=?1180.6(4)?ų, Z?=?1, D _c?=?1.780?Mg?m^?3; for 4: triclinic, space group P-1, a?=?9.3425(19), b?=?11.432(2), c?=?12.703(3)?Å, α?=?65.28(3), β?=?73.80(3), γ?=?86.86(3)°, V?=?1180.6(4)?ų, Z?=?1, D _c?=?1.7794?Mg?m^?3. The fluorescence emission spectra of compounds 1 to 4 are also reported.     

A dimeric luminescent lanthanide complex [Eu(PAA)2(phen)(NO3)]2: hydrothermal synthesis,crystal structure and fluorescence

A lanthanide coordination complex [Eu(PAA)₂(phen)(NO₃)]₂ (PAA?=?phenylacetic acid, phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline) has been synthesized by the hydrothermal method. Single crystal X-ray diffractions show that it forms a dimeric molecular structure. The title complex crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P 1, with lattice parameters a?=?8.9473(8)?Å, b?=?13.3659(12)?Å, c?=?13.4745(12)?Å, α?=?60.7590(10)°, β?=?89.5100(10)°, γ?=?71.9850(10)°, V?=?1317.3(2)?ų, D _c?= 1.675?Mg?m^?3, Z?=?1, F(000)?=?660, GOF?=?1.003, R ₁?=?0.0206, wR ₂?=?0.0575. The fluorescence excitation and emission spectra have been investigated.     

Hydrothermal synthesis,characterization, and luminescence of two new arsenic–vanadium compounds with a γ-[As8V14O42(H2O)]4− anion

Two new compounds, [Zn(phen)₃]₂[γ-As₈V₁₄O₄₂(H₂O)]?·?4H₂O (1) and [Cd(phen)₃]₂[γ-As₈V₁₄O₄₂(H₂O)]?·?2H₂O (2) (phen?=?1,10′-phenanthroline), have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, infrared spectrum, and thermogravimetric analysis. Compound 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P 1 with a?=?11.429(4)?Å, b?=?15.760(5)?Å, c?=?15.952(5)?Å, α?=?108.825(5)°, β?=?92.194(5)°, γ?=?104.155(5)°, V?=?2615.6(15)?ų, Z?=?1; 2 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P 1 with a?=?11.450(4)?Å, b?=?15.629(6)?Å, c?=?16.302(6)?Å, α?=?109.177(5)°, β?=?92.628(5)°, γ?=?104.251(4)°, V?=?2644.8(17)?ų, Z?=?1. Single-crystal structural analysis shows that both 1 and 2 consist of a new type of [γ-As₈V₁₄O₄₂(H₂O)]^4? cluster anion.     

Malonato-bridged hexamethylenetetramine coordination polymers containing Mn(II) and Cu(II)

Two malonato-bridged hexamethylenetetramine coordination polymers, M₂(hmt)(H₂O)₂(mal)₂ [hmt?=?hexamethylenetetramine, mal?=?malonate(2-), M?=?Mn (1), Cu (2)] were prepared and structurally characterized. The isostructural complexes are orthorhombic, space group Imm2, with a?=?7.104(1), b?=?15.982(3), c?=?7.702(1)?Å, Z?=?2, D _calc?=?1.862?g?cm^?3(1) and a?=?6.962(3), b?=?15.500(7), c?=?7.627(3)?Å, Z?=?2, D _calc?=?2.047?g?cm^?3for 2. The transition metals are octahedrally coordinated by one nitrogen atom of an hmt ligand and five oxygen atoms of a water molecule and three malonate anions. The latter coordinate in chelating/bis-monodentate mode to give 2D layers with a (4,?4) topology, and which are pillared by bridging bidentate hmt ligands to generate an open 3D framework with channels extending in the [001] direction. Over the temperature range 5–300?K, 2 behaves paramagnetically, following the Curie–Weiss law χ_m(T???θ)?=?4.521(6)?cm³mol^?1K with a Weiss constant θ?=??4.8(2)?K.