Syntheses,structures, and luminescence of three 4-connected zinc coordination polymers with bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propane and benzenebiscarboxylate

Three zinc(II) coordination polymers {[Zn(btp)(1,2-bdc)(H₂O)]?·?H₂O} _n (1), {[Zn(btp)(1,3-bdc)(H₂O)]?·?1.5H₂O} _n (2), and {[Zn(btp)(NO₂-1,3-bdc)(H₂O)]?·?2H₂O} _n (3) were synthesized by 1,3-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propane (btp) and bis-carboxylate. Compound 1 is a thick 2-D network; 2 and 3 are undulated 2-D (4,4) networks. In 2 and 3, two adjacent networks interpenetrate to form a new 2-D double-layer network, which is sustained by hydrogen-bonding interactions. Compounds 1 and 2 reveal blue emission maximum at 351 and 403, respectively, in the solid state at room temperature.     

Crystal structures and luminescence of two cadmium(II) polymers constructed from aromatic polycarboxylate and bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methane ligands

Two new coordination compounds, {[Cd₂(btrm)(ip)₂(H₂O)₂]?·?2H₂O} _n (1) and {[Cd₂(btrm)(hip)₂(H₂O)₄]?·?3H₂O} _n (2) (btrm?=?bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methane, H₂ip?=?isophthalic acid, H₂hip?=?5-hydroxy isophthalic acid), have been synthesized and structurally characterized. Compound 1 is a 3-D network with CdSO₄ topology. Compound 2 contains 1-D ladder structures, which are interconnected by classical hydrogen-bonding interactions (O–H?···?O) to lead to 3-D supramolecular architectures. Luminescence was performed on 1 and 2, both of which showed strong fluorescent emissions in the solid state at room temperature.     

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.     

Syntheses and structures of three zinc coordination polymers with 1-D zigzag chain,double chain,and triple chain

Three new coordination polymers [Zn(btp)(NCS)₂] _n (1), {[Zn(btp)₂(dca)₂] _n (2), and {[Zn(btp)₃](BF₄)₂} _n (3) (btp = 1,3-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propane, dca = dicyanamide) were synthesized and characterized. In 1, 2, and 3, one-, double-, triple-btp ligands link two Zn(II) atoms and extend to form a 1-D zigzag chain for 1, 1-D double chain for 2, and 1-D triple chain for 3. The conformations of the btp ligands in 1, 2, and 3 are analyzed. 1, 2, and 3 have emission maxima at approximately 405, 407, and 409 nm, respectively, in the solid state at room temperature.     

Two independent, 1-D metal–organic nanotubes based on rings or helical chain units

Three coordination polymers {[Mn(bte)(NO₂-1,3-bdc)(H₂O)]·H₂O}_n (1), {[Mn(btp)(NO₂-1,3-bdc)(H₂O)]·2H₂O}_n (2), and {[Mn(btb)(NO₂-1,3-bdc)(H₂O)]·H₂O}_n (3) (bte, 1,2-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)ethane; btp, 1,3-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propane; btb, 1,4-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)butane, NO₂-1,3- H₂bdc, 5-nitroisophthalic acid) were synthesized by combination of bte, btp, and btb, conformationally flexible ligands with different spacer lengths, and the rigid [NO₂-1,3-bdc]^2?. In 1, two [NO₂-1,3-bdc]^2? anions link adjacent [Mn₂(bte)₂] rings to give an independent, 1-D metal–organic nanotube (MONT). The structure of 2 is an undulating 2-D (4,4) network. In 3, the combination of a [Mn(btb)]_n single helical chain and two [Mn(NO₂-1,3-bdc)]_n linear chains assemble an intriguing independent, 1-D MONT. An interesting structural feature of 1 and 3 is that the nitro groups of each 1-D MONT interpenetrate into two adjacent 1-D MONTs to form a 1-D → 2-D interdigitated array. 3-D architectures in 1 and 3 are assembled via hydrogen bond interactions. The luminescent properties and thermal stabilities of 1, 2, and 3 were investigated.     

Four 1,3-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propane-based metal complexes tuned by competitive coordination of mixed ligands: synthesis,solid structure,and fluorescence

Four 1,3-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propane (btp)-based transition metal complexes, {[Zn(btp)₃] ?(ClO₄)₂} _n (1), [Zn(btp)₂(dca)₂] _n (2), [Zn(btp)(NCS)₂] (3), and [Mn(btp)₂(NCS)₂] _n (4), have been obtained by introducing small anionic coligands and structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR spectra, thermogravimetric curves, and solid luminescence spectra. Structural determinations reveal that the polymeric triple-stranded chain for 1 without coligand is changed into 1-D double-stranded chains for 2 and 4, and discrete binuclear structure for 3. Compared with 1, the mixed-ligand complexes are moderately destabilized for 2 and 4, and slightly enhanced for 3. Additionally, the four solid complexes exhibit strong emissions, suggesting their potential applications as luminescent materials.     

Syntheses,structures, and fluorescent properties of two new d10-metal coordination polymers containing 1-((benzotriazol-1-yl)methyl)-1-H-1,2,4-triazole ligand

Two new coordination polymers formulated as {[Zn(bdic)(bmt)H₂O]?·?0.5H₂O} _n (1) and {[Cd(bdic)(bmt)(H₂O)₂]?·?2H₂O} _n (2) (H₂bdic?=?1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, bmt?=?1-((benzotriazol-1-yl)methyl)-1-H-1,2,4-triazole) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Both coordination polymers exhibit 1-D chain structure where bmt is unidentate and bdic^2? bridging. In 1, bmt hangs at two sides of the main chain, whereas bmt hangs at one side of the main chain in 2. Fluorescent properties have also been determined.     

Syntheses and structures of two copper coordination polymers with bis (1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene and benzenedicarboxylate

Two copper coordination polymers [Cu(obtz)(bdc)] _n (1) and {[Cu(obtz)(phth)] · 2H₂O} _n (2) (obtz = 1,2-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene, bdc = 1,3-benzenedicarboxylate, phth = 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate) were synthesized and characterized. Both 1 and 2 are 2-D networks constructed via the bridging ligands bdc and phth. The obtz ligands do not extend the dimension (2-D network) but add their thickness, 10.9 Å for 1 and 11.6 Å for 2. Complex 1 further constructs a 3-D network via π?π stacking interactions between the benzene rings of obtz ligands of adjacent 2-D networks. The thermal stabilities have been 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 and structures of two zinc coordination polymers with a three-dimensional α-polonium cubic network and a two-dimensional (4,4) network

Two unusual zinc coordination polymers {[Zn(bim)₃](NO₃)₂·(H₂O)₄} _n (1) and {[Zn(bte)₂ (H₂O)₂](NO₃)₂} _n (2) [bim?=?1,2-bis(imidazol-1-yl)ethane, bte?=?1,2-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)ethane] were synthesized and characterized. 1 possesses a double interpenetrating three-dimensional α-polonium cubic network and 2 consists of a two-dimensional (4,4) network.     

Three 4-connected nickel coordination polymers affording a 3-D CdSO4 network and two 2-D (4,4) networks

The self-assembly reaction of 1,4-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)butane (btb) and Ni(II) salts gives three coordination polymers {[Ni(btb)₂(NCS)₂]?·?H₂O} _n (1), [Ni(btb)₂(NCO)₂] _n (2), and [Ni(btb)₂Cl₂] _n (3). Compound 1 is comprised of a twofold interpenetrating 4-connected 6⁵?·?8-CdSO₄ 3-D coordination network. Compounds 2 and 3 are neutral 2-D (4,4) networks with the ABAB?···?and ABCABC?···?stacking modes, respectively. The thermal stabilities of 1–3 were investigated.     

Syntheses and structures of three new coordination polymers with the flexible 1,2-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)ethane ligand

Three new coordination polymers {[Ni(bte)₂(NCO)₂](H₂O)} _n (1), {[Ni(bte)₂(N₃)₂](H₂O)} _n (2) and {[Ag(bte)₂](NO₃)} _n (3) (bte?=?1,2-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)ethane) were synthesized and characterized by X-ray crystallography, IR and thermogravimetric analysis. The coordination geometry of the Ni(II) atom is distorted octahedral, coordinated equatorially by four nitrogen atoms from four triazole rings of four symmetry-related bte ligands, and axially by two nitrogen atoms from two isocyanate anions in 1 and azide anions in 2, respectively. The structures of 1 and 2 are both polymeric, with 18-membered spiro-fused rings and each 18-membered ring involving two inversion-related bte molecules. The coordination geometry of the Ag(I) atom in 3 is distorted tetrahedral, formed by four nitrogen atoms from four triazole rings of four symmetry-related bte ligands. Each bte ligand links two Ag(I) atoms and forms a two-dimensional undulated (4,4) network in 3.     

A 2-D Ag(I) complex with μ 4-bte containing infinite tubes (bte = 1,2- bis (1,2,4-triazole-1-yl)ethane)

Using the flexible ligand 1,2-bis(1,2,4-triazole-1-yl)ethane (bte) and corresponding Ag(I) salts, a new two-dimensional (2-D) silver(I) complex {[Ag₄(μ ₄-bte)(μ ₂-H₂O)₂](SiF₆)₂} _n (1) has been isolated. 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic Pcca space group. The bte adopts an unusual μ ₄-tetradentate coordination mode to link neighboring Ag^I atoms forming infinite 1D Ag-bte tubular structures. Further neighboring Ag-bte tubes are inter-connected by relatively long Ag-(μ ₂-H₂O) bonds forming a 2-D layered structure. Solid-state fluorescence spectrum of 1 shows that the excitation peak is at 320 nm while the maximum emission peak is at 425 nm.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and catalytic activities of three new Cu(II) coordination polymers based on 2-(1H-1,2,4-triazole)-1-acetic acid

Three new coordination polymers, {[Cu(trza)(2,2′-bipy)(H₂O)]?·?(ClO₄)} _n (1), {[Cu(trza)(2,2′-bipy)(H₂O)]?·?(BF₄)} _n (2), and {[Cu(trza)(4,4′-bipy)]?·?(H₂O)?·?(ClO₄)} _n (3) (Htrza?=?2-(1H-1,2,4-triazole)-1-acetic acid), have been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Both 1 and 2 exhibit 1-D chain structure while 3 displays 2-D layer structure. The catalytic activities of 1 and 3 in the green oxidative coupling of 2,6-dimethylphenol have been investigated.     

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.     

Transition metal coordination complexes based on V-shaped bis-triazole ligand: syntheses,structures, and properties

Hydrothermal reactions of 1,3-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)benzene (btb) and M(NO₃)₂ (M = Co²⁺ (1), Cu²⁺ (2)) afforded two new coordination polymers, [Co(btb)₂(NO₃)(H₂O)]_n·NO₃·H₂O (1) and [Cu(btb)₂(NO₃)₂]_n (2), respectively. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction reveals that 1 crystallizes in the space group P2₁/m and 2 crystallizes in the space group Pī, both showing a double-stranded chain structure. The 1-D chains are interconnected via π?π interactions to lead to 2-D ladder-like supramolecular architectures. In addition, magnetic behavior and thermal stability of 1 and 2 have been investigated. For 1, weak antiferromagnetic interactions are observed at low temperature, and the data obey the Curie–Weiss law χ_M = C/(T?θ), with C = 3.22 cm³·mol^?1·K and θ = ?10.39 K. For 2, the decrease of the χT vs. T curve at low temperature is the result of intermolecular antiferromagnetic magnetic interactions.     

Syntheses,structures, and luminescence of three anion-dependent cadmium coordination polymers

Self-assembly of the flexible ligand 1,3,5-tri(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene (ttmb) with Cd(II) salts gave three coordination polymers {[Cd(ttmb)₂](SO₄)(H₂O)₁₆} _n (1), {[Cd(ttmb)₂(H₂O)₂](NO₃)₂(H₂O)₆} _n (2), and {[Cd(ttmb)₂(H₂O)₂](ClO₄)₂(H₂O)₇} _n (3). Complex 1 has a (3,6)-connected CdCl₂-type 2-D network. However, 2 and 3 show the 2-D (4,4) network and 1-D double chain, respectively. Complexes 1, 2, and 3 exhibit luminescent emission maxima at 306, 339, and 298?nm, respectively, in the solid state at room temperature.     

Effect of bis-triazole based secondary ligands on the structure of coordination polymers generated from terephthalic acid

Reactions of Zn/Cd(ClO₄)₂·6H₂O and terephthalic acid (H₂BDC) with three bis-triazole ligands afforded three coordination polymers under solvothermal conditions, {[Zn(BDC)(L1)]·H₂BDC}_n (1), {[Zn(BDC)(L2)_0.5]·H₂O}_n (2), and {[Cd₂(BDC)₂(L3)(DMF)(H₂O)₂]·2H₂O]}_n (3) (L1 = bis(4-(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)phenyl)methane, L2 = bis(4-(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)phenyl)ethane, and L3 = 1,4-bis(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)benzene). Solid 1 displayed a 2-D structure which contained two kinds of rings. Both 2 and 3 were 3-D threefold interpenetrating frameworks. Solid 2 showed a α–Po-related net, while 3 exhibited an acs-related network with a binuclear node. Furthermore, the photoluminescent properties of 1–3 were investigated.     

Three cobalt coordination polymers based on bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene positional isomer ligands and thiocyanate

The reaction of three positional isomer ligands of bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene and Co(NCS)₂ gives three coordination polymers [Co(obtz)₂(NCS)₂] _n (1), [Co(mbtz)₂(NCS)₂] _n (2), and {[Co(bbtz)₂(NCS)₂]?·?2DMF} _n (3). Polymers 1 and 2 are comprised of similar 1-D double chains. In 1, each chain forms π–π stacking interactions with four adjacent chains (two above and two below) to extend to a 3-D supramolecular network. Polymer 3 is a neutral 2-D (4,4) network. The dangling NCS^? inserts into the window of adjacent layers in a mutual relationship and result in a 2-D?→?3-D polythreaded network in 3. The thermal stability and the diffuse reflectance UV-Vis spectroscopy of 1, 2, and 3 were measured.     

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.