Syntheses,structures, and properties of four coordination compounds constructed from asymmetric semi-rigid V-shaped multicarboxylate ligand

Four new compounds, [Mn(HL)(phen)₂(H₂O)] (1), [Ni(HL)(phen)₂(H₂O)] (2), [Zn(HL)(4,4′-bipy)_1.5(H₂O)] _n ?·?2nH₂O (3) and [Zn₂(HL)₂(H₂O)₆] (4), have been synthesized from an asymmetric semi-rigid V-shaped multicarboxylate 4-(4-carboxy-phenoxy)-phthalic acid (H₃L) with 1,10-phenanthroline (phen), or 4,4′-bipyridine (4,4′-bipy) as auxiliary ligands. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that 1, 2 and 4 have 0-D structures with 3-D supramolecular frameworks formed by intermolecular hydrogen bonds. Compound 3 shows a 1-D infinite ribbon bridged by 4,4′-bipy, which further forms a 3-D supramolecular architecture by π–π stacking interactions and hydrogen bonds. Thermal stabilities of 1–4 and luminescence properties of 3 and 4 have also been investigated.     

Synthesis,characterization, and crystal structures of two coordination polymers from 3,5-bis(pyridin-4-ylmethyl) aminobenzoic acid

Aqueous medium reactions of transition metal salts with HL under hydrothermal conditions at 90°C led to two new coordination polymers, [M(L)₂(H₂O)₂]?·?H₂O [M?=?Co(1) and Mn(2); HL?=?3,5-bis(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)aminobenzoic acid]. HL contains both flexible N-donor groups [(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino] and carboxylate. The flexibility of (pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino endows HL the ability to adopt varied conformations and coordination modes. Due to the presence of nitrogen and oxygen of HL and water in the reaction system, hydrogen-bonding interactions are available to assemble donor and acceptor building blocks. The two complexes are structurally similar to L^? doubly interconnecting M(II) to form 1-D chains. The extension of the 1-D chain through hydrogen-bonding forms fascinating 3-D supramolecular frameworks. FT-IR spectroscopy and thermal stability have been studied. The two compounds represent the first complexes containing 3,5-bis(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino benzoate.     

Synthesis,characterization, and crystal structure of a 2-D metal diphosphonate: Cu3(H2O)2[HO3PCH2N(CH3)CH2PO3]2 · 2H2O

Hydrothermal reaction of N-methyl-iminobis(methylenephosphonic acid), CH₃N(CH₂PO₃H₂)₂, (H₄L) with copper(II) acetate afforded a new layered Cu(II) amino diphosphonate, Cu₃(H₂O)₂(HL)₂?·?2H₂O (1). Compound 1 was studied by IR spectroscopy, TGA/DTA data, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques. The XRD patterns are the same for the hydrated and the dehydrated complexes. A single-crystal X-ray crystallographic determination reveals copper in two different coordination environments. Cu1 has a distorted elongated tetragonal octahedral geometry, whereas Cu2 has a square-pyramidal distorted geometry. The HL trianion is a pentadentate ligand with a deprotonated nitrogen atom and two oxygen atoms of each phosphonate binding to copper. Hydrogen bonds between lattice water molecules in interlayer spaces and the non-coordinated phosphonate oxygen atoms as well as water ligands leads to a 3-D supramolecular network structure.     

Crystal structure and characterization of two cadmium(II) coordination polymers with a multidentate N-donor tecton 3-(pyridin-4-yl)-5-(pyrazin-2-yl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole

Two new cadmium(II) complexes [Cd_1.5(L)Cl₂(H₂O)]_{2 n} (1) and [CdL₂] _n (2) with a multidentate N-donor building block 3-(pyridin-4-yl)-5-(pyrazin-2-yl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole (HL) have been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, infra-red spectra, powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), and single-crystal XRD. 1 is a 2-D layered coordination polymer constructed from linkage of [Cd₃(μ-Cl)₄] trinuclear units with HL spacers, while 2 shows a 2-D layer structure. 3-D supramolecular architectures are further assembled in 1 and 2 via hydrogen-bonding contacts. Both 1 and 2 are thermally stable to 450?°C, and 2 showed strong fluorescent emission bands.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and fluorescence of two complexes constructed by N ′-(pyridin-2-ylmethylene)-2-( 1H -1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)acetohydrazide

Two new binuclear complexes, Cd₂(HL)₂(NO₃)₄?·?(CH₃OH)₂ (1) and Cu₂(L)₂(ClO₄)₂ (2), based on N′-(pyridin-2-ylmethylene)-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)acetohydrazide (HL) and Cd(II) and Cu(II) salts have been synthesized and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions extend both binuclear molecules, a 3-D supramolecular framework for 1 and 1-D staggered chains for 2. Fluorescence of both complexes is discussed.     

U(VI) and Zn(II) coordination complexes with 5-[N-acetato(4-pyridyl)]tetrazolate anions

A U(VI) mononuclear coordination complex [UO₂(a4-ptz)₂·(H₂O)₃] (1) and a Zn(II) 1-D coordination polymer [Zn(a4-ptz)₂·(H₂O)₂]·2H₂O (2) have been synthesized with 5-[N-acetato(4-pyridyl)]tetrazolate (a4-ptz) as ligand. Complex 1 has a slightly distorted pentagonal bipyramid around each U center. Complex 2 is octahedral with four a4-ptz and two water ligands. Each Zn center is linked by carboxylate-O(1) and tetrazolate-N(2) of a4-ptz forming a 1-D polymeric chain. Complexes 1 and 2 are self-assembled to form 3-D supramolecular structures through hydrogen bonds. The luminescence properties of 1 and 2 were investigated at room temperature in the solid state. The results suggest that 1 and 2 may be useful as photoactive materials.     

Syntheses and molecular structures of four inorganic–organic hybrid compounds from N-containing aromatic bases and perchlorometallates of Zn,Cu, Sn,and Fe

Four organic–inorganic crystals, [(HL1)₂(ZnCl₄)]·H₂O (1) (L1?=?2-methylquinoline), [(HL1)₂(CuCl₄)] (2), [(HL2)₂SnCl₆] (3) (L2?=?6-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-2-amine), and [(HL3)FeCl₄] (4) (L3?=?5,7-dimethyl-1,8-naphthyridine-2-amine), derived from N-containing aromatic Brønsted bases and metal(II) chlorides (zinc(II) chloride, copper(II) chloride dihydrate, tin(II) chloride dihydrate, and iron(III) chloride hexahydrate) were prepared at room temperature and characterized by IR, X-ray structure analysis, elemental analysis, and TG analysis. The crystals are built up by perchlorometallates (Zn, Cu, Sn, and Fe) associated with organic cations through multiple non-covalent associations. X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that 1 and 2 have 3-D network structures built from hydrogen bonds between the cations and chlorometallates. Water molecules play an important role in structure extension in 1. Anhydrous 3 and 4 produced from 2-aminoheterocyclic derivatives display 2-D sheet structures. Arrangements of anions and cations are dominated by shape and size of cations, and also by the different structures of the chlorometallates as well as non-bonding interactions in the crystal structures. Except for 1, the other compounds are thermally stable below 240°C.     

Zinc(ΙΙ) complexes with 5,6-dihydro-1,4-dithiin-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydrate and different N-donors: syntheses,crystal structures,and emission properties

Two new Zn^II complexes, {[Zn(L)(phen)(H₂O)]?·?H₂O}_∞ (1) and {[Zn(L)(4bpy)(H₂O)]?·?H₂O}_∞ (2) (L?=?5,6-dihydro-1,4-dithiin-2,3-dicarboxylate, phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline, and 4bpy?=?4,4′-bipyridine), have been prepared by in situ reaction of Zn(ClO₄)₂?·?6H₂O with 5,6-dihydro-1,4-dithiin-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydrate in the presence of lithium hydroxide, together with incorporating chelating phen or bridging 4bpy as co-ligands. Their structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 takes a 1-D helical structure that is further assembled into a 2-D network by O–H?···?O, C–H?···?O hydrogen bonds, and weak S?···?S interactions, and then an overall 3-D supramolecular framework was formed by π?···?π stacking interactions. Complex 2 possesses a 2-D (4,4)-layered structure. The structural difference between 1 and 2 can be attributed to the different N-donor auxiliary co-ligands. Both 1 and 2 are photoluminescent materials whose emission properties are closely related to their intrinsic structure.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of four new fpa-metal complexes through in situ ligand reaction

Four new fpa-metal complexes, [Co(fpa)₂(H₂O)₂] (1), [Cu(fpa)₂(H₂O)] (2), [Zn₂(fpa)₄(bpp)₂] _n (3), and {[Zn(bpy)(H₂O)₄]?·?2(fpa)} _n (4), have been synthesized and fully characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectroscopy, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), (Hfpa?=?2,2-difluoro-2-(pyridine-2-yl)acetate, bpp?=?1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane, bpy?=?4,4′-bipyridine). X-ray diffraction analyses reveal that 1 and 2 with 0-D structures are both extended into 3-D supramolecular networks through hydrogen bonds and π···π interactions. Complex 3 with chiral centers possesses a 1-D structure constructed by two kinds of bpp molecules and four kinds of fpa^? molecules with different conformations, with bbp and fpa^? bridging and capped ligands, respectively. In 4, bpy links [Zn(H₂O)₄]²⁺ into a 1-D polymeric cationic chain and uncoordinated fpa^? compensates the framework charge. The results of TGA reveal that fpa^? decomposes through two processes. Both 3 and 4 show strong fluorescence in the solid state at room temperature.     

Three new coordination complexes based on 2-methyl-4, 5-imidazoledicarboxylic acid varying from zero- to two-dimensionality

Reaction of 2-methyl-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid (H₃MIDC) with different salts (Zn and Mn) has led to three new H _n MIDC–metal complexes varying from zero- to two-dimensional structures under hydrothermal and solvothermal conditions. The complex [Zn(H₂MIDC)₂(H₂O)₂] (1) is a 0-D complex constructed by H₂MIDC^? and Zn centers and the complex [Mn(HMIDC)(H₂O)₂]?·?H₂O (2) is a polymeric 1-D chiral chain constructed by HMIDC^2? and Mn centers connected into a 3-D supramolecular framework with a 1-D channel. The complex [Zn₃(MIDC)₂(H₂O)₂(DMF)₂]?·?0.5H₂O (3) shows a 2-D puckered structure composed of MIDC^3? and Zn. The differences of the three complexes demonstrate that reaction solvent and temperature have important effects on the structure of these complexes. Complex 3 shows strong fluorescence in the solid state at room temperature.     

Structural diversity for three Zn(II) coordination polymers from 4-nitrobenzene-1,2-dicarboxylate and bispyridyl ligand

Three Zn(II) complexes, [Zn₂(bpp)₂(FNA)₂]·H₂O (1), [Zn(bpp)(FNA)]·H₂O (2), and Zn₂(bpp)₂(FNA)₂ (3) (bpp = 1,3-bi(4-pyridyl)propane, H₂FNA = 4-nitrobenzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid), were synthesized and characterized by single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction methods, IR spectroscopy, TG analyses, elemental analyses, and fluorescent analysis. In 1, the Zn(II) ions are linked by FNA anions and bpp into 2-D layers. The Zn(II) ions in 2 are bridged by FNA anions into chiral chains, which are interlinked by bpp into 3-D metal–organic framework with (6⁵·8) CdS topology. Complex 3 features 1-D zigzag chains, which are interconnected by bpp ligands to give a 3-D framework with (6·7⁴·8)(6⁴·7·8) topology. Complexes 2 and 3 exhibit significant ferroelectric behavior (for 2 remnant polarization Pr = 0.050 μC cm^?2, coercive field Ec = 1.13 kV cm^?1, saturation of the spontaneous polarization Ps = 0.239 μC cm^?2; for 3 Pr = 0.192 μC cm^?2, Ec = 4.64 kV cm^?1, Ps = 0.298 μC cm^?2).     

Syntheses,structures, and luminescence of two Zn(II) coordination polymers based on 5-(4-imidazol-1-yl-phenyl)-2H-tetrazole and carboxylates

Reactions of Zn(II) salts, 5-(4-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)phenyl)-1H-tetrazolate (HIPT) and 2-mercaptobenzoic acid or 2-propyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid (H₃PrIDC), result in two mixed-ligand coordination polymers (CPs), [Zn₂(IPT)(DSDB)(OH)]_n (H₂DSDB = 2,2′-disulfanediyldibenzoic acid, 1) and [Zn₂(IPT)(PrIDC)(H₂O)]_n (H₃PrIDC = 2-propyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid, 2). Compound 1 possesses a 2-D structure built by 1-D [Zn(IPT)]_n chains and DSDB^2? connectors, in which the DSDB^2? is generated via in situ reaction from 2-mercaptobenzoic acid. It displays a new intricate 4-nodal {3·4·6·7·8·9}{3·6·7·8·9·10}{3·8·9}{4·6·8} topology. Compound 2 displays a 3-D framework with new 3-connected topology with Schläfli symbol of (4·8·10) (8·12²), in which the 1-D Zn-carboxylate chains were bridged by 3-connected IPT^? ligands. The thermal stabilities and luminescence properties of 1 and 2 have also been studied. The compounds exhibit intense solid-state fluorescent emissions at room temperature.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and magnetism of two phenylacetate imidazolate copper(II) complexes

The influence of pH for the reaction system involving CuCl₂?·?2H₂O, imidazole (Him) and phenylacetic acid (HL) at room temperature was investigated. Cu₂(Him)₄L₄?·?2H₂O (1) and Cu₃(Him)₂(im)₂L₄ (2) were synthesized at pH 6.5 and 7.5, respectively. In 1, the Cu is coordinated by two nitrogen atoms of two Him and three oxygen atoms from three phenylacetates to form a square pyramid CuN₂O₃. Adjacent square pyramids share edges to form Cu₂N₄O₄ dimers, which are assembled by hydrogen bonds into a 2-D layer parallel to the (001) plane. In 2, copper atoms are interlinked by im^? and L^? to form a 2-D layer parallel to (100). The resulting layers have C–H···O hydrogen bonds leading to a 3-D supramolecular architecture. Variable temperature magnetism of 1 and 2 suggests a weak ferromagnetic or antiferromagnetic coupling exchange (J?=?0.58?cm^?1 for 1, J?=??10.24?cm^?1 for 2).     

Construction of metal–organic frameworks from 3-(6-oxo-6,9-dihydro-1H-purin-1-yl)propionate

A series of metal–organic frameworks built from a propionate-functionalized purine-containing ligand 3-(6-oxo-6,9-dihydro-1H-purin-1-yl)propanoic acid (H₂L), {[La(HL)₃(H₂O)₂]·2H₂O}_n (1), {[Ce(HL)₃(H₂O)₂]·4H₂O}_n (2), [Co(HL)₂(H₂O)₂]_n (3), {[Cd(L)(H₂O)]·0.5H₂O}_n (4) and {[Pb(HL)(C₂O₄)_0.5(H₂O)]·2H₂O}_n (5), was synthesized and characterized. Isostructural 1 and 2 have polymeric chain structures further linked into 3-D porous supramolecular frameworks with 1-D open channels through complicated interchain hydrogen bonding interactions. At 77 K and 1 bar, the dehydrated porous materials 1 and 2 show adsorption behaviors with maximum nitrogen uptakes of 14 and 23 mL g^?1, respectively. Complexes 3–5 are 2-D coordination polymers but have different topological structures. Metallohelicate 3 has (4,4) nets composed of left- and right-handed metal–organic helices sharing the common metal centers, but metallohelicate 4 possesses (4·8²) topology and 5 has 6³-topological structure. In 3 and 5, the polymeric layers are further assembled through regular interlayer hydrogen bonding interactions to form 3-D supramolecular frameworks. Additionally, the thermostabilities of 1–5 as well as the magnetism of 3 were also investigated.     

Syntheses,structures, and luminescence of coordination compounds based on N-containing polycarboxylates

Six coordination compounds constructed by two structurally related flexible nitrogen-containing polycarboxylate ligands 2,2′-(2,2′-(ethane-1,2-diylbis(oxy))bis(2,1-phenylene))bis(methylene)bis(azanediyl)dibenzoic acid (H₂L1) and 5,5′-(2,2′-(ethane-1,2-diylbis(oxy))bis(2,1-phenylene))bis(methylene)bis(azanediyl)diisophthalic acid (H₄L2) have been synthesized: [Ni(H₂O)₆]?·?L1?·?(C₂H₅OH)_0.5?·?H₂O (1), [Co(L1)(L3)]?·?CH₃OH (2), [Ni(L1)(L3)]?·?CH₃OH (3), [Zn(L1)(L3)]?·?CH₃OH (4), [Cd(L1)(L3)]?·?CH₃OH (5), and [Zn(L2)_0.5(phen)]?·?C₂H₅OH (6), where L3?=?3,4?:?9,10?:?17,18?:?23,24-tetrabenzo-1,12,15,26-tetraaza-5,8,19,22-tetraoxacyclooctacosan and phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline. The crystal structures have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 displays a discrete structure, which is further linked by hydrogen bonds to form a 2-D supramolecular layer. Compounds 2–5 display similar structures. These compounds possess 1-D meso-chain structures linked by L1 and metals. The C–H?···?π interactions from neighboring chains extend the chains in different directions, giving a 3-D plywood network. Compound 6 possesses 2-D layers, which are further linked by hydrogen-bonding interactions to generate a 3-D supramolecular architecture.     

Four Zn(II)/Cd(II) coordination polymers derived from isomeric benzenedicarboxylates and 1,6-bis(triazol)hexane ligand: synthesis,crystal structure,and luminescent properties

Four coordination polymers, [Zn(o-bdc)(bth)_0.5(H₂O)] _n (1), [Cd(o-bdc)(bth)_0.5(H₂O)] _n (2), [Zn(m-bdc)(bth)] _n (3), and [Cd(p-bdc)(bth)?·?(H₂O)₂] _n (4) (where o-bdc?=?1,2-benzenedicarboxylate, m-bdc?=?1,3-benzenedicarboxylate, p-bdc?=?1,4-benzenedicarboxylate, and bth?=?1,6-bis(triazol)hexane), have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. Both 1 and 2 are isostructural, featuring two binodal architectures: (6³)(6⁵·8) topology in terms of o-bdc and Zn^II/Cd^II as three- and four-connected nodes. Complex 3 shows a 2-D (4,4) network with the Zn?···?Zn?···?Zn angle of 57.84°, whereas 4 exhibits planar 2-D (4,4) network. These 2-D networks of 3 and 4 are extended by supramolecular interactions, such as CH?···?π/π–π stacking and hydrogen-bonding into 3-D architecture. A structural comparison of these complexes demonstrates that the dicarboxylate building blocks with different dispositions of the carboxyl site play a key role in governing the coordination motifs as well as 3-D supramolecular lattices. Solid-state properties such as photoluminescence and thermal stabilities of 1–4 have also been studied.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and characterization of seven coordination compounds based on flexible 1,1′-(1,4-butanediyl)bis(3-carboxyl-2-oxidopyridinium)

Seven coordination compounds based on 1,1′-(1,4-butanediyl)bis(3-carboxyl-2-oxidopyridinium), [CoNa(L)_1.5(C₂H₅OH)₃] (1), [Zn(L)(OH)₂]?·?4H₂O (2), [Co(L)(OH)₂]?·?2H₂O (3), [Co(L)(H₂O)] (4), [Zn(L)(H₂O)] (5), [Ni(L)(H₂O)] (6), and [Mn(L)(H₂O)] (7), have been synthesized and crystal structures have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 exhibits a 0-D molecular structure. Compound 2 shows a 1-D “Z” chain structure. Neighboring chains are further linked by hydrogen-bonding interactions into a 2-D supramolecular layer. Compound 3 features a 1-D “Z” chain structure. The chains are further extended into a 2-D supramolecular structure by hydrogen-bonding interactions. Compounds 4–7 are isomorphous and display 2-D (4⁴)-SQL networks. These compounds are further characterized by infrared spectra, elemental analyses, and X-ray powder diffraction. The luminescent properties of the compounds were also investigated.     

Zinc(II) and lead(II) coordination polymers built by 3-(4-carboxyphenylhydrazono)pentane-2,4-dione

Two coordination polymers [Zn(L)₂(4,4′-bipy)₂] _n (4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine) (1) and [Pb(η ²-L)(µ₃-η ²-CH₃COO)(H₂O)] _n (2) have been prepared by the reaction of 3-(4-carboxyphenylhydrazono)pentane-2,4-diketone (HL) with zinc(II) or lead(II) in solution. Polymer 1 shows an infinite zigzag chain, in which Zn(II) are linked by 4,4′-bipy bridges with carboxylate of L^? monodentate to Zn(II). In 2, Pb(II) are bridged by tetradentate µ₃-η ²-CH₃COO^? to form a linear 1-D chain, and each Pb(II) is chelated by carboxylate of L^?. Their molecular structures have been characterized by elemental analysis, infrared, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Thermal and fluorescent properties of the two complexes have been investigated.     

Syntheses and structure characterization of four inorganic–organic hybrid solids based on N-containing aromatic Brønsted bases and chlorometallates

Four organic–inorganic hybrid complexes ([(HL1)₂SnCl₆]?·?2H₂O (1) (L1?=?2-methylquinoline), [(HL2)₂(CdCl₄)]?·?2H₂O (2) (L2?=?5,7-dimethyl-1,8-naphthyridine-2-amine), [(H₂L2)₂SnCl₆]?·?2(Cl) (3), and [(H₂L3)SnCl₆]?·?2H₂O (4) (L3?=?3,6-bis(imidazol-1-yl)pyridazine)) derived from N-containing aromatic Brønsted bases and metal(II) chloride dihydrate (tin(II) chloride dihydrate and cadmium(II) chloride dihydrate) were prepared and characterized by IR, X-ray structure analysis, elemental analysis, and TG analysis. The aromatic rings of the cations in all of the compounds are essentially planar. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that 2–4 have 3-D network structures built from hydrogen bonds between the cations and chlorometallates. Water molecules also play important roles in structure extension in 1, 2, and 4. The arrangements of the anions and cations in their solid state are dominated by shape, size, and symmetry of the cations and the different structures of the chlorometallates as well as by hydrogen-bond interactions.     

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.