Syntheses and structures of three manganese coordination polymers with 1,4- bis (imidazol-1-yl)butane

Three manganese coordination polymers [Mn(bimb)₂(NCS)₂] _n (1), [Mn(bimb)₂(dca)₂] _n (2) and [Mn(bimb)₂(N₃)₂] _n (3) (bimb?=?1,4-bis(imidazol-1-yl)butane, dca?=?dicyanamide) were synthesized and characterized by X-ray crystallography, IR and thermogravimetric analysis. In 1 and 2, each Mn(II) links two Mn(II) atoms by double bimb ligands and extends to form a one-dimensional double chain structure containing the Mn₂(bimb)₂ 22-member metallocycle. 3 constructs a two-dimensional (4,4) network linked by bimb bridges.     

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.     

Synthesis,structure and luminescent properties of a new two-dimensional (4,4) network cadmium coordination polymer with dicyanamide and benzimidazole ligands

The new cadmium coordination polymer [Cd(bim)₂(dca)₂]_n (1), (bim?=?benzimidazole, dca?= dicyanamide) was synthesized and characterized by IR, thermogravimetric analysis and luminescent properties. The coordination geometry of cadmium atom is distorted octahedral, coordinated equatorially by four nitrogen atoms from four dicyanamide ligands, and axially by two nitrogen atoms from two benzoimidazoles. Each dca ligand links two cadmium(II) atoms and 1 forms a two-dimensional (4,4) network.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Blue Luminescent Cadmium(II) Coordination Networks with 4,4′-Bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)biphenyl from Different Solvent Systems

Two supramolecular complexes, [Cd(bimb)²Cl²] (1) and [Cd(bimb)(DMF)Cl²]·DMF (2) [bimb=4,4′-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)biphenyl], were synthesized by reactions of CdCl²·2.5H²O with bimb ligand in ethanol and N,N′-dimethylformamide (DMF), respectively, and their structures were determined by X-ray crystallography. Complex 1 is an infinite 2D grid network bridged by bimb ligands, and the 2D sheets were further linked by C–H ?Cl hydrogen bonds to form a polycatenated 3D framework. Complex 2 has dicadmium(II) di-μ-chloride units which are connected by bimb bridging ligands to form an infinite non-interpenetrating 2D network. The results provide a nice example of the solvent system exerting a great effect on the construction of supramolecular frameworks.     

Syntheses and structures of cobalt(II), nickel(II), and copper(II) complexes with N,N,N′,N′-tetraalkylpyridine-2,6-dicarboxamides (O-daap) containing nitrate as the counter ion

Reactions of M(NO₃)₂?·?xH₂O [M?=?Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II)] with N,N,N′,N′-tetraalkylpyridine-2,6-dicarboxamides(O-daap) in CH₃CN yield [Co(O-dmap)(NO₃)₂] (1), [Co(O-deap)(NO₃)₂] (2), [Co(O-dpap)(NO₃)₂] (3), [Ni(O-dmap)(H₂O)₃](NO₃)₂] (4), [Ni(O-deap)(H₂O)₂(NO₃)](NO₃)] (5), [Cu(O-deap)(NO₃)₂] (6), and [Cu(O-dpap)(NO₃)₂] (7). X-ray crystal structures of 1, 2, 4, 5, and 7 reveal that O-daap ligands coordinate tridentate to each metal, O–N–O, with nitrate playing a vital role in molecular and crystal structures of all the complexes. The coordination geometry in the two Co(II) complexes, 1 and 2, is approximately pentagonal bipyramidal with nitrate bonded in a slightly unsymmetrical bidentate chelating mode. [Ni(dmap)(H₂O)₃](NO₃)₂ (4) and [Ni(deap)(H₂O)₂(NO₃)](NO₃) (5) exhibit octahedral geometry, the former containing uncoordinated nitrate while the latter has one nitrate coordinated unidentate and the other nitrate outside the coordination sphere. The Cu(II) in [Cu(dpap)(NO₃)₂] (7) occupies a distorted square pyramidal geometry and is linked to two unidentate nitrates, although one nitrate is also involved in a weak interaction with the metal through its other oxygen. IR spectra and other physical studies are consistent with their crystal structural data. O-dmap?=?N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylpyridine-2,6-dicarboxamides; O-deap?=?N,N,N′,N′-tetraethylpyridine-2,6-dicarboxamides; and O-dpap?=?N,N,N′,N′-tetraisopropylpyridine-2,6-dicarboxamides.     

A novel dicyanamide-bridged zinc(II) complex incorporating the 4,4′-azopyridine ligand

A novel complex {[Zn(azpy)₂(dca)(H₂O)₂]·ClO₄·azpy·2H₂O}_n (1) has been synthesized and structurally and spectroscopically characterized, where azpy is the 4,4′-azopyridine and dca the dicyanamide. The crystal structure analysis of 1 shows that in 1 the dca ligands act as μ _1,5-bridges linking the zinc(II) ions into 1D covalent bonding chains. The zinc(II) ion lies in a distorted octahedral environment completed by two nitrogen atoms from two terminal azpy groups, two nitrogen atoms from two dca bridges, and two water molecules. The most striking feature of 1 is that the 1D covalent bonding chains are linked through O–H·N hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions into a 3D supramolecular structure.     

A novel two‐dimensional network cadmium(II) coordination polymer containing one 1,4‐bis­(1,2,4‐triazol‐1‐yl)butane and double dicyanamide bridges

In the crystal structure of the title complex, poly[μ‐1,4‐bis­(1,2,4‐triazol‐1‐yl)butane‐di‐μ‐1,5‐dicyanamido‐cadmium(II)], [Cd(C₂N₃)₂(C₈H₁₂N₆)]_n or [Cd(dca)₂(btb)]_n, where dca is dicyanamide and btb is 1,4‐bis­(1,2,4‐triazol‐1‐yl)butane, each Cd^II atom occupies a center of symmetry and is in a six‐coordinated distorted octa­hedral environment. Four N atoms from four dca ligands fill the equatorial positions, and two N atoms from two btb ligands occupy the axial positions. The dca ligands adopt an end‐to‐end coordination mode and link the Cd^II atoms to form a 12‐membered Cd(dca)₂Cd ring, and neighboring rings extend along the b axis to form a [Cd(dca)₂]_n chain. The btb ligands, acting as bridging bidentate ligands, link the Cd^II atoms of adjacent one‐dimensional [Cd(dca)₂]_n chains, forming a rhombic two‐dimensional network.     

Cobalt(II) complexes with pyridine and 5-[(E)-2-(aryl)-1-diazenyl]-quinolin-8-olates: synthesis,electrochemistry and X-ray structural characterization

Abstract

Nine new cobalt(II) compounds, trans-[Co(L^PAQ)₂(Py)₂] (1), trans-[Co(L^PAQ)₂(3-MePy)₂] (2), trans-[Co(L^MeAQ)₂(Py)₂] (3), trans-[Co(L^OMeAQ)₂(Py)₂] (4), trans-[Co(L^OEtAQ)₂(Py)₂]·2(H₂O) (5), trans-[Co(L^CAQ)₂(Py)₂] (6), trans-[Co(L^BAQ)₂(Py)₂] (7), cis-[Co(L^BAQ)₂(3-MePy)₂] (8a) and trans-[Co(L^BAQ)₂(3-MePy)₂]·2(3-MePy) (8b) (primary ligand: L^XAQ?=?substituted 5-[(E)-2-(aryl)-1-diazenyl]quinolin-8-olate; secondary ligands: Py?=?pyridine, 3-MePy = 3-methylpyridine), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and UV-vis spectroscopy. Magnetic measurements of the cobalt compounds were performed in solution by ¹H NMR spectroscopy using the Evans’ method while their redox properties were studied by cyclic voltammetry. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis of the compounds revealed their octahedral geometries and trans configuration, except for 8a, which has a cis configuration. Intermolecular noncovalent interactions were detected, π···π interactions in 5, C?–?H···π interactions in 2 and C?–?H···π edge-to-face (T-shaped) arrangements in 3, 4, 6, and 7.     

Two ZnII‐based MOFs constructed with biphenyl‐2,2′,5,5′‐tetracarboxylic acid and flexible N‐donor ligands: syntheses,structures and properties

Two new Zn²⁺‐based metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) based on biphenyl‐2,2′,5,5′‐tetracarboxylic acid, i.e. H₄(o,m‐bpta), and N‐donor ligands, namely, poly[[(μ₄‐biphenyl‐2,2′,5,5′‐tetracarboxylato)bis{[1,3‐phenylenebis(methylene)]bis(1H‐imidazole)}dizinc(II)] dimethylformamide monosolvate dihydrate], {[Zn₂(C₁₆H₆O₈)(C₁₄H₁₄N₄)₂]·C₃H₇NO·2H₂O}_n or {[Zn₂(o,m‐bpta)(1,3‐bimb)₂]·C₃H₇NO·2H₂O}_n ( 1 ) {1,3‐bimb = [1,3‐phenylenebis(methylene)]bis(1H‐imidazole)}, and poly[[(μ₄‐biphenyl‐2,2′,5,5′‐tetracarboxylato)bis{[1,4‐phenylenebis(methylene)]bis(1H‐imidazole)}dizinc(II)] monohydrate], {[Zn₂(C₁₆H₆O₈)(C₁₄H₁₄N₄)₂]·H₂O}_n or {[Zn₂(o,m‐bpta)(1,4‐bimb)₂]·H₂O}_n ( 2 ) {1,4‐bimb = [1,4‐phenylenebis(methylene)]bis(1H‐imidazole)}, have been synthesized under solvothermal conditions. The complexes were characterized by IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction and powder X‐ray diffraction analysis. Structurally, the (o,m‐bpta)^4? ligands are fully deprotonated and combine with Zn²⁺ ions in μ₄‐coordination modes. Complex 1 is a (3,4)‐connected porous network with honeycomb‐like [Zn₂(o,m‐bpta)]_n sheets formed by 4‐connected (o,m‐bpta)^4? ligands. Complex 2 exhibits a (2,4)‐connected network formed by 4‐connected (o,m‐bpta)^4? ligands linking Zn²⁺ ions in left‐handed helical chains. The cis‐configured 1,3‐bimb and 1,4‐bimb ligands bridge Zn²⁺ ions to form multi‐membered [Zn₂(bimb)₂] loops. Optically, the complexes show strong fluorescence and display larger red shifts compared to free H₄(o,m‐bpta). Complex 2 shows ferroelectric properties due to crystallizing in the C_2v polar point group.     

Cobalt(II) Complexes with Dicyanamide — from Binuclear Entities to Chains

One binuclear complex [Co(bpm*)₂(dca)]₂(ClO₄)₂ ( 1 ) and two 1D chain Co^II complexes, {[Co(bpm)₂(dca)](ClO₄)}_n ( 2 ) and [Co(dmf)₂(dca)₂]_n ( 3 ), (bpm*: bis[(3, 5‐dimethyl)pyrazolyl]methane; bpm: bis(pyrazolyl)methane; dca: dicyanamide; dmf: N, N‐dimethyl formamide) have been prepared and structurally characterized. The cobalt atoms are hexa‐coordinated forming a slightly distorted octahedral coordination. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c, a = 9.849(3)Å, b = 21.944(7)Å, c = 13.814(5)Å, β = 94.824(6), Z = 4, R₁ = 0.0672, wR₂ = 0.1395. 1 is a binuclear complex linked by two dca ligands, and each Co^II ion is coordinated by two terminal bpm* ligands. Compound 2 crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group Cmcm, a = 10.377(4)Å, b = 13.594(5)Å, c = 15.999(6)Å, Z = 4, R₁ = 0.0609, wR₂ = 0.1328. The structure of 2 can be described as a one‐dimensional zigzag chain of Co^II ions bridged by one dca ligand. Each Co^II ion in the chain is coordinated by two bpm ligands. Compound 3 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C₂, a = 13.559(15)Å, b = 7.393(8)Å, c = 8.110(9)Å, β = 112.228(15), Z = 2, R₁ = 0.0260, wR₂ = 0.0760. 3 has a one‐dimensional linear chain of Co^II ions bridged by two dca ligands, in which each Co^II ion is coordinated with two dmf molecules.     

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.     

Two cadmium compounds with adenine and carboxylate ligands: syntheses,structures and photoluminescence

Two cadmium(II) coordination compounds, [Cd₃(CH₃CO₂)₄(ad)₂(CH₃CN)₂]_n (1) and [Cd₃(5-SIP)₂(H-ad)₂(H₂O)₆]_n (2) (H-ad = adenine and 5-SIP = 5-sulfoisophthalate), were synthesized and characterized. Compound 1 features a two-dimensional (2-D) layered structure based on linear trinuclear [Cd₃(CH₃CO₂)₄] units bridged by monoanionic adenine ligands. In 2, the 5-SIP^3? ligands link Cd(II) ions to form a one-dimensional (1-D) ladder, which is further linked by neutral adenine ligands to give a 2-D layered structure. In both structures, the carboxylate ligands link Cd(II) ions to form low-dimensional structures, which are further connected by adenine ligands to give high-dimensional structures. Compounds 1 and 2 exhibit emissions centered at 382 and 416 nm, respectively, which can be attributed to the ligand centered π–π* transition.     

Synthesis,crystal structure,spectroscopy, thermal properties and carbonic anhydrase activities of new metal(II) complexes with mefenamic acid and picoline derivatives

The mononuclear six metal(II) complexes ([Co(mef)₂(3-pic)₂(CH₃OH)₂] (1), [Ni(mef)₂(3-pic)₂(CH₃OH)₂] (2), [Cu(mef)₂(3-pic)₂] (3), [Co(mef)₂(4-pic)₂] (4), [Ni(mef)₂(4-pic)₂] (5), and [Cu(mef)₂(4-pic)₂] (6) with mefenamic acid and picoline ligands were synthesized, characterized, and their carbonic anhydrase inhibitory activities were evaluated. The six complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR spectroscopy, and thermal analyses. The crystal structures of 1, 3, and 6 were determined by X-ray crystallography. The complexes have octahedral geometry. In 1, the mefenamato ligand behaved as monodentate whereas in 3 and 6, the mefenamato ligand acted as a bidentate ligand. Complexes 3 and 6 consist of the mefenamate and 4-picoline ligands. In 1, unlike the other complexes, methanol acted as a ligand and was involved in the coordination. Carbonic anhydrase I and II isoenzymes were purified from human erythrocytes. The in vitro effects of mefenamic acid, 3-picoline, 4-picoline, and the six metal(II) complexes on these isoenzymes were evaluated.     

A mesitylene-bridged bis-benzimidazolyl ligand and six metal coordination compounds

The mesitylene-bridged bis-benzimidazolyl ligand 1,3-bis(benzimidazol-1′-yl-methyl)mesitylene (L) and six metal complexes, [Cu₉L₆(OH)₇Cl₈] (1), [Co₂L₄(NO₃)(H₂O)₂](NO₃)₃ (2), [Zn₂L₂Cl₄] (3), [CdL₂(NO₃)₂]_n (4), [MnL(L_A)(CH₃OH)]_n (5), and [CoLCl₂]_n (6) (L_A = terephthalate), have been prepared and characterized. Complex 1 is a football-like cluster formed by six Ls, nine Cu(II) ions, eight chlorides, and seven hydroxides, in which the size of the football is about 13.9 × 15.4 Å. Complex 2 contains a cage-like ball formed by four Ls and two Co(II) ions, in which the external and internal sizes of the ball are about 12.2 × 14.6 Å and 6.5 × 10.7 Å, respectively. In this complex, one nitrate is fixed in the middle of the cage through two Co–O bonds. The 24-membered metallomacrocycle of 3 is formed by two Ls and two Zn(II) ions. In 4, 2-D layers with 48-membered metallomacrocycles are formed via Ls and Cd(II) ions. In 5, L and terephthalate ions (L_A) participate in coordination with Mn(II) to afford 2-D network layers. The 1-D polymeric chain of 6 is formed via L and Co(II) chloride moieties. In the crystal packing of 1–6, 2-D supramolecular layers and 3-D supramolecular frameworks are formed via intermolecular weak interactions, including hydrogen bonds, π–π interactions, and C–H?π contacts. The conformations of metal complexes from L are described. Additionally, the fluorescence emission spectra of L and 1–6 are reported.     

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.     

Synthesis,crystal structures,and characterization of two Co(II) coordination polymers with 3-pyrid-3-ylbenzoic acid

Two pyridinecarboxylato-bridged coordination polymers {[Co(pbc)₂(H₂O)] · H₂O} _n (1) and [Co(pbc)₂] _n (2) (Hpbc = 3-pyrid-3-ylbenzoic acid) have been synthesized by the hydrothermal method and characterized by X-ray single crystal diffraction. In 1, pbc^? ligands link two Co(II) centers as μ₂-N,O and μ₂-N,O,O. Co(II) is six coordinate, octahedral. In 2, Co(II) is coordinated by four oxygens and two nitrogens. The ligands are μ₂-N,O,O and μ₃-N,O,O. Through different pbc^? ligands, 2 generates a 3-D network composed of six-connected nodes. Compound 2 exhibits good photoluminescence, whereas 1 is nonemissive at room temperature.     

Two complexes based on 1H-1,2,3-triazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid: hydrothermal synthesis,crystal structures and spectral properties

[Zn₃(tda)₂(bipy)₂(H₂O)_2?·?4H₂O] _n (1) and [Co₂(Htda)₂(H₂O)₆·5H₂O] (2) have been synthesized and characterized structurally by X-ray diffraction, where H₃tda?=?1H-1,2,3-triazole-4, 5-dicarboxylic acid and 2,2′-bipy?=?2,2′-bipyridine. Their solid-state structures have been characterized by elemental analysis and IR spectroscopy. The molecular unit of 1 consists of two crystallographically unique Zn(II) ions assuming different coordination geometries, the tda^3? exhibits a hexadentate binding mode chelating three Zn(II) ions; neighboring Zn–Zn distances through tda^3? bridges are 5.910(6), 5.888(5), and 6.279(3)?Å, respectively. In 2, two neighboring Co(II) ions are bridged by two Htda^2? ligands, forming a binuclear structure, with Co–Co distance of 4.091?Å and is further linked to generate a 3-D structure via hydrogen bonds. Fluorescent of 1 was investigated.     

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.     

Construction of two interpenetrating coordination networks based on 4,4′-bis(1H-imidazol-1-yl-methyl)biphenyl and effect of carboxylic acids

To investigate the construction of interpenetrating coordination networks and the effect of ligands, [Zn(bimb)(bdc)]·H₂O (1) and [Zn(bimb)(Hbtc)]·H₂O (2) [bimb?=?4,4′-bis(1H-imidazol-1-yl-methyl)biphenyl; H₂bdc?=?1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid; H₃btc?=?1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid] were hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, Powder X-ray diffraction, and thermogravimetric analysis. Complex 1 shows a 3-D uoc type topology with twofold interpenetration. However, 2 exhibits a different 2-D self-penetrating network owing to hydrogen bonds of Hbtc between the two interpenetrating sql sheets, indicating that different carboxylic ligands could affect the interpenetration structures. Photoluminescence of bimb and the two complexes are also studied.     

Two CoII coordination polymers of biphenyl‐2,2′,5,5′‐tetracarboxylic acid with flexible N‐donor ligands: syntheses,structures and magnetic properties

Two Co^II‐based coordination polymers, namely poly[(μ₄‐biphenyl‐2,2′,5,5′‐tetracarboxylato){μ₂‐1,3‐bis[(1H‐imidazol‐1‐yl)methyl]benzene}dicobalt(II)], [Co₂(C₁₆H₆O₈)(C₁₄H₁₄N₄)₂]_n or [Co₂(o,m‐bpta)(1,3‐bimb)₂]_n ( I ), and poly[[aqua(μ₄‐biphenyl‐2,2′,5,5′‐tetracarboxylato){1,4‐bis[(1H‐imidazol‐1‐yl)methyl]benzene}dicobalt(II)] dihydrate], {[Co₂(C₁₆H₆O₈)(C₁₄H₁₄N₄)₂(H₂O)₂]·4H₂O}_n or {[Co₂(o,m‐bpta)(1,4‐bimb)₂(H₂O)₂]·4H₂O}_n ( II ), were synthesized from a mixture of biphenyl‐2,2′,5,5′‐tetracarboxylic acid, i.e. [H₄(o,m‐bpta)], CoCl₂·6H₂O and N‐donor ligands under solvothermal conditions. The complexes were characterized by IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction and powder X‐ray diffraction analysis. The bridging (o,m‐bpta)^4? ligands combine with Co^II ions in different μ₄‐coordination modes, leading to the formation of one‐dimensional chains. The central Co^II atoms display tetrahedral [CoN₂O₂] and octahedral [CoN₂O₄] geometries in I and II , respectively. The bis[(1H‐imidazol‐1‐yl)methyl]benzene (bimb) ligands adopt trans or cis conformations to connect Co^II ions, thus forming two three‐dimensional (3D) networks. Complex I shows a (2,4)‐connected 3D network with left‐ and right‐handed helical chains constructed by (o,m‐bpta)^4? ligands. Complex II is a (4,4)‐connected 3D novel network with ribbon‐like chains formed by (o,m‐bpta)^4? linkers. Magnetic studies indicate an orbital contribution to the magnetic moment of I and II due to the longer Co…Co distances. An attempt has been made to fit the χ_MT results to the magnetic formulae for mononuclear Co^II complexes, the fitting indicating the presence of weak antiferromagnetic interactions between the Co^II ions.