A new 1-D chain-like organic–inorganic hybrid phosphotungstate constructed by sandwich-type clusters and [Ni(en)2]2+ linkers

A new 1-D chain-like organic–inorganic hybrid phosphotungstate based on tetra-Ni-sandwiched polyoxoanion, [Ni(en)₂]₂[{Ni₃(en)₆(H₂O)₂Ni₄(H₂O)₂(α-PW₉O₃₄)₂}]?·?7H₂O (en?=?ethylenediamine) (1), has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by IR spectrum, UV spectrum, elemental analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. 1 crystallizes in the triclinic P 1 space group with cell parameters a?=?13.232(4)?Å, b?=?15.591(5)?Å, c?=?15.701(5)?Å, α?=?112.804(5)°, β?=?92.159(5)°, γ?=?109.012(5)°, Z?=?1, R ₁?=?0.0588, wR ₂?=?0.1387. Compound 1 displays a 1-D chain-like architecture constructed by sandwich-type polyoxoanions and [Ni(en)₂]²⁺ linkers. Magnetic measurement reveals that intramolecular ferromagnetic interactions exist in the tetranuclear {Ni₄O₁₆} cluster.     

Bridging chlorides and hydroxides: syntheses and crystal structures of binuclear and tetranuclear NiII complexes derived from a reduced Schiff-base ligand 2-(2-pyridylmethylamino)ethanesulfonic acid

Two complexes, [Ni(pmt)(Cl)] (1) and [Ni₄(pmt)₄(OH)₄]·8H₂O (2) [Hpmt = 2-(2-pyridylmethylamino)ethanesulfonic acid], were synthesized by different experimental methods in methanol-water mixed solution. Compound 1 crystallizes in triclinic, space group P?1 with unit cell parameters: a = 8.315(2) Å, b = 8.383(2) Å, c = 9.128(2) Å, α = 103.654(2)°, β = 98.125(2)°, γ = 113.154(2)°, V = 548.6(2) ų, Z = 2. A pair of chlorides is μ ₂-bridges linking two Ni^II atoms in forming binuclear complex 1. The coordination environment at Ni^II is distorted square-pyramidal geometry. Compound (2) belongs to monoclinic, space group C2/c, with a = 16.5168(15) Å, b = 18.3718(17) Å, c = 17.5473(16) Å, α = γ = 90°, β = 93.3820(10)°, V = 5315.3(8) ų, Z = 4. Four hydroxides are μ ₃-bridges joining four Ni^II atoms to generate a cubic framework as a tetranuclear complex. The configuration at each Ni^II is distorted octahedral. Both π–π stacking of pyridine rings and intermolecular hydrogen bonds stabilize the solid state structures for 1 and 2.     

Synthesis,structure and magnetic properties of a two-dimensional polymer based on sandwich-type tetra-cobalt(II)-substituted polyoxotungstate anions and 1-D potassium-chains

A 2-D coordination polymer, (C₇N₄H₁₆)₂{NH(CH₃)₃}[{K(H₂O)}₄Na(H₂O)₅{Co₄(H₂O)₂(B-α-PW₉O₃₄)₂}]·2H₂O (1), was hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, X-ray powder diffraction, and X-ray single-crystal crystallography. Crystal structure analysis shows a triclinic space group Pī with a?=?12.4677(8)?Å, b?=?12.5054(8)?Å, c?=?18.5745(1)?Å, α?=?73.3220(1)°, β?=?87.1890(1)°, γ?=?62.2710(1)°, and V?=?2443.4(3)?ų. Sandwich-type tetra-cobalt(II)-substituted [Co₄(H₂O)₂(B-α-PW₉O₃₄)₂]^10? of 1 consists of two trivacant Keggin [B-α-PW₉O₃₄]^9? moieties and a rhomb-like Co₄O₁₆ unit. Each sandwich-type polyoxotungstate subunit connects 12 K(1) and K(2) centers from two adjacent 1-D K-chain units resulting in an interesting 2-D layer framework. Magnetic properties of 1 have been investigated.     

Synthesis,crystal structure,and magnetism of a dinuclear nickel(II) complex [Ni2(MOBPT)2(N3)4] · 2H2O

A dinuclear nickel(II) complex, [Ni₂(MOBPT)₂(N₃)₄] · 2H₂O (MOBPT = 4-(p-methoxyphenyl)-3,5-bis(pyridine-2-yl)-1,2,4-triazole), has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, UV, IR, ESI-MS, and single crystal X-ray crystallography. The complex crystallizes in triclinic system, space group P 1 with a = 9.877(2) Å, b = 10.396(2) Å, c = 11.975(3) Å, α = 71.638(3)°, β = 74.968(3)°, γ = 64.747(3)°, V = 1044.2(4) ų, Z = 1, R = 0.0371 for 5774 observed reflections. The crystal structure determination shows that the dinuclear Ni₂N₈ unit is almost planar with each Ni²⁺ coordinated by four nitrogens from two MOBPT ligands and two axial azides in a distorted octahedral geometry. Magnetic measurements reveal weak antiferromagnetic exchange in the complex.     

Synthesis and characterization of a coplanar-shaped hexa-CuII sandwiched arsenotungstate

An organic–inorganic coplanar-shaped hexa-Cu^II sandwiched hybrid, (H₂en){[Cu(en)₂]₂[Cu₂(en)₂Cu₄(H₂O)₂](B-α-AsW₉O₃₄)₂}?·?5H₂O (en?=?ethylenediamine) (1), has been synthesized via hydrothermal method and further characterized by IR spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis shows that 1 contains an organic–inorganic hybrid polyoxoanion {Cu₂(en)₂Cu₄(H₂O)₂(B-α-AsW₉O₃₄)₂}^6?, which can be described as a coplanar-shaped hexa-Cu^II cluster sandwiched by two trivacant [B-α-AsW₉O₃₄]^9? fragments. Complex 1 represents a rare organic–inorganic coplanar-shaped hexa-Cu^II cluster sandwiched arsenotungstate. Magnetic susceptibility measurements indicate that 1 demonstrates ferromagnetic coupling interactions within the Cu^II centers.     

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of a Novel Indium Mercapto Derivative [ClIn(SCH2(CO)O)2]2-[(4-MepyH)2]2+

The synthesis and structural characterization of a novel In(III) complex is described. The reaction between InCl₃ with sodium mercapto-acetic acid (NaSCH₂(CO)OH) in 4-methylpyridine (CH₃(C₅H₅N), (4-Mepy)) at 25°C affords [ClIn(SCH₂(CO)O)₂]^2-[(4-MepyH)₂]²⁺ (1). X-ray diffraction studies of (1) show it to have a distorted square-pyramidal geometry with the [(^-SCH₂(CO)CO^-)] ligands in a trans conformation. The compound crystallizes in the P1(No. 2) space group with a = 7.8624(6) Å, b = 9.950(1) Å, c = 13.793(2) Å, α = 107.60(1)°, β = 90.336(8)°, γ = 98.983(9)°, V = 1014.3(4) ų, R(F°) = 0.037 and R_w = 0.048.     

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.     

Syntheses and crystal structure studies of two compounds of quinolones

Two complexes with enoxacin and ciprofloxacin were synthesized and the crystal structures are reported. Compound 1, [Cu(H-Eno) · Cl₂] · 3H₂O (H-Eno = Enoxacin), crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P 1, with lattice parameters a = 8.7731(12) Å, b = 9.4976(14) Å, c = 13.2033(19) Å, α = 86.319(7)°, β = 71.912(7)°, γ = 80.604(7)°, V = 1031.6(3) ų, Z = 2, D _c = 1.625 mgm^?3. 2, [Mn(Cip)₂] · 2H₂O (Cip = mono-anion of ciprofloxacin), crystallizes in the monoclinic, space group P2(1)/c, with lattice parameters a = 5.85690(10), b = 21.9490(6), c = 13.4443(3) Å, β = 100.9700(10)°, V = 1696.72(7) ų, Z = 2, D _c = 1.459 mgm^?3.     

4‐Iodo­anilinium 3‐nitro­phthalate(1–): tripartite sheets built from O—H...O and N—H...O hydrogen bonds

In the title compound, 4‐iodoanilinium 2‐carboxy‐6‐nitrobenzoate, C₆H₇IN⁺·C₈H₄NO₆⁻, the anions are linked by an O—H...O hydrogen bond [H...O = 1.78 Å, O...O = 2.614 (3) Å and O—H...O = 171°] into C(7) chains, and these chains are linked by two two‐centre N—H...O hydrogen bonds [H...O = 1.86 and 1.92 Å, N...O = 2.700 (3) and 2.786 (3) Å, and N—H...O = 153 and 158°] and one three‐centre N—H...(O)₂ hydrogen bond [H...O = 2.02 and 2.41 Å, N...O = 2.896 (3) and 2.789 (3) Å, N—H...O = 162 and 105°, and O...H...O = 92°], thus forming sheets con­taining R(6), R(8), R(13) and R(18) rings.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Thermal Behavior of Co(phen)(HL)2 and [Co2(phen)2(H2O)4L2]·H2O with H2L = Pimelic Acid

Two Co^II complexes, Co(phen)(HL)₂ ( 1 ) and [Co₂(phen)₂(H₂O)₄L₂]·H₂O ( 2 ) (H₂L = HOOC‐(CH₂)₅‐COOH), were synthesized and structurally characterized on the basis of single crystal X‐ray diffraction data. In complex 1 the Co atoms are tetrahedrally coordinated by two N atoms of one phen ligand and two O atoms of different hydrogenpimelato ligands. Through π—π stacking interactions between carboxyl group and phen ligand, the complex molecules are assembled into 1D columnar chains, which are connected by intermolecular hydrogen bonds. Complex 2 consists of the centrosymmetric dinuclear [Co₂(phen)₂(H₂O)₄L₂] molecules and hydrogen bonded H₂O molecules. The Co atoms are each octahedrally surrounded by two N atoms of one phen ligand and four O atoms from two bis‐monodentate pimelato ligands and two H₂O molecules at the trans positions. The results about thermal analyses, which were performed in flowing N₂ atmosphere, on both complexes were discussed. Crystal data: ( 1 ) C2/c (no. 15), a = 13.491(1)Å, b = 9.828(1)Å, c = 19.392(2)Å, β = 100.648(1)°, U = 2526.9(4)ų, Z = 4; ( 2 ) P1 (no. 2), a = 11.558(1)Å, b = 11.947(3)Å, c = 15.211(1)Å, α = 86.17(1)°, β = 75.55(1)°, γ = 69.95(1)°, U = 1910.3(3)ų, Z = 2.     

Supramolecular Assemblies via Hydrogen Bonding and π-π Stacking Interactions: Crystal Structures of [Co(phen)(H2O)4]L·0.5H2O and [CO2(phen)2(H2O)2L2] with H2L = Adipic Acid

Reaction of freshly-prepared CoCO₃, phenanthroline monohydrate and adipic acid (H₂L) in CH₃OH/H₂O produced a mixture of [Co(phen)(H₂O)₄]L·0.5H₂O (1) and [CO₂(phen)₂(H₂O)₂L₂] (2). Complex 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pbcn with cell dimensions a = 23.380(2), b = 12.347(1), c = 12.821(1) Å, and D _calc = 1.390 g/cm³ for Z = 8, and complex 2 in the triclinic space group P1; with cell dimensions a = 8.203(1), b = 9.809(1), c = 11.827(1) Å, α = 70.34(1), β = 74.81(1), γ = 71.54(1)° and D _calc = 1.592 g/cm³ for Z = 1. Complex 1 consists of [Co(phen)(H₂O)₄]²⁺ complex cations, adipate anions and crystal H₂O molecules. The Co atoms are each octahedrally coordinated by one chelating phen ligand and four water molecules with d(Co-O) = 2.041-2.097 Å and d(Co-N) = 2.144, 2.160 Å. Through hydrogen bonds, the [Co(phen)(H₂O)₄]²⁺ complex cations and adipate anions are interconnected into 2D layers, whose assembly could be ascribed to weak π-π stacking interactions between interdigitating phen ligands. Complex 2 is composed of centrosymmetric dinuclear [Co₂(phen)₂(H₂O)₂L₂) molecules, in which the Co atoms are each coordinated by two N atoms of one chelating phen ligand and four O atoms of one H₂O molecule and two adipato ligands to form distorted octahedra with d(Co-O) = 2.027-2.248 Å and d(Co-N) = 2.112, 2.162 Å. The centrosymmetric molecules are assembled via intermolecular hydrogen bonds and π-π interactions into 2D layers.     

Cyano-bridged Heterotrinuclear Molybdenum(IV)-Nickel(II) Complexes: Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Magnetic Properties

Two novel cyano-bridged heterotrinuclear molybdenum(IV)-nickel(II) complexes ([Ni(en)₂(H₂O)]_2-[Mo(CN)₈]·2H₂O, 1, and [NiL(H₂O)]₂[Mo(CN)₈]·4H₂O, 2), where en=1,2-diaminoethane and L= 1,3,6,9, 11,14-hexaazacyclo[12,2,1,1^6,9]octodecanne were synthesized and characterized. The crystal structure of 1 was determined. The structure consists of trinuclear units, space group C2/c, with unit cell dimensions a=17.178(9), b=11.032(5), c=17.629(8) Å, α=108.484(8)°. The temperature dependence of the magnetic susceptibilities for 1 and 2 was analyzed by means of a Hamiltonian expression leading to J=-0.87cm^-1, ZJ'=0.65cm^-1, D=0.02cm^-1, g _Ni=2.45 for complex 1, and J=-0.87cm^-1, ZJ'=0.56cm^-1, D=0.02cm^-1, g, _Ni=2.45 for complex 2.     

Hydrothermal synthesis and crystal structure of a heteropolyoxotungstate formed by sandwich-type heteropolyanion [Gd(PW11O39)2]11− and reduced [Cu(en)2] + cations

A heteropolyoxotungstate, [Cu(en)₂]₂H₈[Gd(PW₁₁O₃₉)₂] ·?(H₂en)_0.5 ·?3H₂O (1), has been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by IR, XPS, TGA and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P 1, with a =?12.651(2) ų, b =?20.559(3) ų, c =?21.729(3) ų, α =?71.379(2), β =?82.829(2), γ =?75.532(2)°, V =?5179.5(14) ų, Z =?2, R ₁ =?0.0702 and ωR ₂ =?0.1479. The heteropolyanion is composed of two monovacant [α-PW₁₁O₃₉]^7? Keggin moieties linked via a Gd atom leading to a sandwich-type structure. The Gd center is in a distorted square antiprismatic coordination environment with eight oxygen atoms, four from each of the two [α-PW₁₁O₃₉]^7?moieties.     

A polyoxoniobate based on dimeric hexanionbate: [Cu(en)2]4{[Nb6O19H2]K(H2O)5}2 · (H2en) · 17H2O

A polyoxoniobate, [Cu(en)₂]₄{[Nb₆O₁₉H₂]K(H₂O)₅}₂ ? (H₂en) ? 17H₂O (en = ethylenediamine) (1), has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, XPS, TGA, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P 1, with a = 12.3533(16) Å, b = 12.7188(16) Å, c = 29.626(4) Å, α = 93.235(2)°, β = 96.094(1)°, γ = 106.098(2)°, V = 4429.0(10) ų, Z = 2. The polyoxoanion is composed of a Lindqvist-type [Nb₆O₁₉H₂]^6? dimer bi-bridged via two K⁺. K⁺ is 10-coordinate with 10 oxygens, three from one [Nb₆O₁₉H₂]^6?, one from a terminal oxygen of another [Nb₆O₁₉H₂]^6? moiety, and the other six from water molecule. Adjacent dimeric polyoxoanions are linked to form an infinite 1-D chain via O–H ··· O hydrogen-bonding interactions which exist between the two water trimers and the dimeric polyoxoanions.     

Two Hexa-Ni-Substituted AsW9O34 Clusters Functionalized by Organic Ligands

Hydrothermal reactions of trilacunary precursor A-α-AsW₉O₃₄ ^9? polyoxoanions and nickel ions in the presence of ethylenediamine (en = ethylenediamine) led to two new hexa-Ni-substituted Keggin-type tungstoarsenates [Ni₆(μ ₃-OH)₃(en)₃(H₂O)₆(B-α-AsW₉O₃₄)]·6H₂O (1) and [Ni₆(μ ₃-OH)₃(en)₃(H₂O)₆(B-α-AsW₉O₃₄)]·10H₂O (2), which have been characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectra, powder X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analyses and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystal data for 1: hexagonal, R3c, a = b = 20.4379(5) Å, c = 21.5062(6) Å, β = 120º, V = 7779.8 (3) Å³ and Z = 6; for 2: momoclinic, P2₁/c, a = 13.4200(3) Å, b = 19.1428(5) Å, c = 22.8845(9) Å, β = 112.403(3)º, V = 5435.2(3) Å³ and Z = 4. Structural analyses reveal that the [Ni₆(μ ₃-OH)₃(B-α-AsW₉O₃₄)] clusters in 1 and 2 are covalently functionalized by neutral en ligands, in which two similar {Ni₆(μ ₃-OH)₃(en)₃(H₂O)₆}⁹⁺ cores have been observed by our lab. Notably, 1 and 2 represent the highest number of substituted transition metal ions in all known lacunary Keggin-type polyoxotungstoarsenate monomers.     

Syntheses and Structures of Two Selenite Chloride Hydrates: Co(HSeO3)Cl · 3 H2O and Cu(HSeO3)Cl · 2 H2O

The first selenite chloride hydrates, Co(HSeO₃)Cl · 3 H₂O and Cu(HSeO₃)Cl · 2 H₂O, have been prepared from solution and characterised by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The cobalt phase adopts an unusual “one‐dimensional” structure built up from vertex‐sharing pyramidal [HSeO₃]^2–, and octahedral [CoO₂(H₂O)₄]^2– and [CoO₂(H₂O)₂Cl₂]^4– units. Inter‐chain bonding is by way of hydrogen bonds or van der Waals' interactions. The atomic arrangement of the copper phase involves [HSeO₃]^2– pyramids and Jahn‐Teller distorted [CuCl₂(H₂O)₄] and [CuO₄Cl₂]^8– octahedra, sharing vertices by way of Cu–O–Se and Cu–Cl–Cu bonds. Crystal data: Co(HSeO₃)Cl · 3 H₂O, M_r = 276.40, triclinic, space group P 1 (No. 2), a = 7.1657(5) Å, b = 7.3714(5) Å, c = 7.7064(5) Å, α = 64.934(1)°, β = 68.894(1)°, γ = 71.795(1)°, V = 337.78(7) ų, Z = 2, R(F) = 0.036, wR(F) = 0.049. Cu(HSeO₃)Cl · 2 H₂O, M_r = 263.00, orthorhombic, space group Pnma (No. 62), a = 9.1488(3) Å, b = 17.8351(7) Å, c = 7.2293(3) Å, V = 1179.6(2) ų, Z = 8, R(F) = 0.021, wR(F) = 0.024.     

Syntheses and crystal structure studies of two zinc complexes of enoxacin

Two zinc complexes of enoxacin were synthesized and their crystal structures were determined. Compound 1, [Zn(H-Eno) · Cl₂] · 3H₂O (H-Eno = Enoxacin), crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P 1, with lattice parameters a = 8.7731(12), b = 9.4976(14), and c = 13.2033(19) Å, α = 86.319(7)°, β = 71.912(7)°, and γ = 80.604(7)°, V = 1031.6(3) ų, Z = 2, D _Calcd = 1.631 Mg m^?3; compound 2, [Zn(H-Eno) · (H₂O)₂] · 2NO₃, also crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P 1, with lattice parameters a = 8.751(2), b = 9.014(2), and c = 12.594(3) Å, α = 92.277(14)°, β = 109.867(12)°, and γ = 111.469(12)°, V = 854.1(3) ų, Z = 1, D _Calcd = 1.684 Mg m^?3.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and magnetic properties of new MnIII–CuII heterometallic aggregates based on multidentate Schiff-base ligands

Reaction of copper powder, manganese(II) nitrates and multidentate Schiff-base ligands in hot methanol solution led to the isolation of two new Mn^III–Cu^II heterometallic aggregates, [Mn₂ ^IIICu₂ ^II(H₂L)₄] · (NO₃)₂ · 2CH₃OH (1) (H₄L=2-[(2-hydroxy-benzylidene)-amino]-2-hydroxymethyl-proane-1,3-diol) and [Mn^IIICu^II ₃(sae)₄(MeOH)(H₂O)₃] · NO₃ · MeOH (2) (H₂sae = salicylidene-2-ethanolamine). Both compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, XPS, EPR, XRPD and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P 1 with a = 11.1268(4) Å, b = 11.6153(4) Å, c = 11.8129(5) Å, α = 88.435(10)°, β = 80.203(10)°, γ = 77.572(10)°, V = 1469.13(10) ų, Z = 1, R1(wR2) =0.0300(0.0771). Compound 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 18.1715(7), b = 12.9931(5), c = 19.5903(8) Å, β = 97.1980(10)°, V = 4588.9(3) ų, Z = 4, R1(wR2) = 0.0667 (0.1998). The magnetic susceptibilities of 1 and 2 display the antiferromagnetic interactions in both compounds.     

Crystal Structures of [Mn2(H2O)4(phen)2(C4H4O4)2] · 2 H2O and [Mn(phen)2(H2O)2][Mn(phen)2(C4H4O4)](C4H4O4) · 7 H2O

Reactions of 1,10‐phenanthroline monohydrate, Na₂C₄H₄O₄ · 6 H₂O and MnSO₄ · H₂O in CH₃OH/H₂O yielded a mixture of [Mn₂(H₂O)₄(phen)₂(C₄H₄O₄)₂] · 2 H₂O ( 1 ) and [Mn(phen)₂(H₂O)₂][Mn(phen)₂(C₄H₄O₄)](C₄H₄O₄) · 7 H₂O ( 2 ). The crystal structure of 1 (P1 (no. 2), a = 8.257(1) Å, b = 8.395(1) Å, c = 12.879(2) Å, α = 95.33(1)°, β = 104.56(1)°, γ = 106.76(1)°, V = 814.1(2) ų, Z = 1) consists of the dinuclear [Mn₂(H₂O)₄(phen)₂(C₄H₄O₄)₂] molecules and hydrogen bonded H₂O molecules. The centrosymmetric dinuclear molecules, in which the Mn atoms are octahedrally coordinated by two N atoms of one phen ligand and four O atoms from two H₂O molecules and two bis‐monodentate succinato ligands, are assembled via π‐π stacking interactions into 2 D supramolecular layers parallel to (101) (d(Mn–O) = 2.123–2.265 Å, d(Mn–N) = 2.307 Å). The crystal structure of 2 (P1 (no. 2), a = 14.289(2) Å, b = 15.182(2) Å, c = 15.913(2) Å, α = 67.108(7)°, β = 87.27(1)°, γ = 68.216(8)°, V = 2934.2(7) ų, Z = 2) is composed of the [Mn(phen)₂(H₂O)₂]²⁺ cations, [Mn(phen)₂(C₄H₄O₄)] complex molecules, (C₄H₄O₄)^2– anions, and H₂O molecules. The (C₄H₄O₄)^2– anions and H₂O molecules form 3 D hydrogen bonded network and the cations and complex molecules in the tunnels along [001] and [011], respectively, are assembled via the π‐π stacking interactions into 1 D supramolecular chains. The Mn atoms are octahedrally coordinated by four N atoms of two bidentate chelating phen ligands and two water O atoms or two carboxyl O atoms (d(Mn–O) = 2.088–2.129 Å, d(Mn–N) = 2.277–2.355 Å). Interestingly, the succinato ligands in the complex molecules assume gauche conformation bidentately to chelate the Mn atoms into seven‐membered rings.     

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of a Binuclear Mixed‐Ligand (Salicylate and N,N‐diethylnicotinamide) Nickel(II) Complex,Its Magnetic Properties. [Ni2(µ‐Sal)4(Dena)2]H2O

The title complex of [Ni₂(µ‐Sal)₄(Dena)₂]H₂O, [( µ‐tetrakissalicylato‐κ‐O,O)(bis‐N,N‐diethylnicotinamide‐κ‐N)(binickel(II))]hydrate, C₄₈H₅₂Ni₂N₄O₁₆, has been synthesized and explained as structural using some elemental analysis, FT‐IR spectra, UV‐Vis reflectance, magnetic measurements, thermal analysis and x‐ray diffraction methods. The analysis results showed that the unit cell of complex includes two molecules Ni^II cation, four molecules salicylates as bridge and two molecules N,N‐diethylnicotinamide ligands, also there is one molecule hydrated aqua. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with the following unit‐cell parameters: a =13.6776(6) Å, b =10.5238(3) Å, c =21.8165(9), α=90.00°, β=126.546(3)°, γ=90.00º and Z=2. The compound [Ni₂(µ‐Sal)₄(Dena)₂]H₂O is a typical paddle‐wheel complex structure. Two Ni^II ions are bridged by four salicylate ligands (O2, O2ⁱ, O3, O3ⁱ, O5, O5ⁱ, O6 and O6ⁱ) using a µ‐COO^? coordination mode [symmetry code: (i) 1‐x, 1‐y, 1‐z]. Each Ni^II also coordinates to one nitrogen atom (N1 and N1ⁱ) from one N,N‐diethylnicotinamide ligand molecule in the axial position. The complex has strong paramagnetic properties.