Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes with imidazole-containing ligands: Synthesis,structural characterization,and magnetic property

Hydrothermal reaction of Co(II) salt with 1,4-di(1-imidazolyl)benzene (L¹) and 4,4’-oxydiphthalic acid (H₄OA) yields a new complex [Co₃(HOA)₂(L¹)₄(H₂O)₄] (I). [Ni(L²)₂SO₄] · 0.5H₂O (II) can be obtained via the hydrothermal reaction of NiSO₄ · 6H₂O with 1,3-di(1H-imidazol-4-yl)benzene (L²). Complexes I and II have been characterized by single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction (CIF files CCDC nos. 1019291 (I) and 1019292 (II)), IR, elemental, and thermogravimetric analyses. Complex I exhibits the uninodal six-connected 3D pcu framework structure of I with (4¹² · 6³) topology; Complex II consists of the uninodal four-connected 2D sql (4⁴ · 6²) networks. In addition, magnetic property of I was investigated.     

Synthesis,structures, and magnetic properties of two closely-related manganese(II) coordination polymers

The reactions of Mn²⁺ ion with 4-nitrobenzene-1,2-bicarboxylic acid in the presence of bipyridyl-type coligands gave two new manganese(II) coordination polymers, [Mn₂(Nbdc)₂(Bipyp)(H₂O)₄] _n (I) and [Mn₂(Nbdc)₂(Bipye)(H₂O)₄] _n (II) (H₂Nbdc = 4-nitrobenzene-1,2-bicarboxylic acid, Bipyp = 1,3-bi(4-pyridyl)propane, and Bipye = 1,2-bi(4-pyridyl)ethane). Both two complexes contain uniform carboxyl-bridged manganese chains with the composition of [Mn₂(Nbdc)₂(H₂O)₄] _n , which are interlinked by interchain Bipyp/Bipye spacers to afford two closely-related layers (CIF files CCDC nos. 1008182 (I) and 1008183 (II)). Magnetic studies for two compounds show the presence of similar antiferromagnetic couplings between the adjacent Mn²⁺ ions through the carboxyl bridges, the best fittings to the experimental magnetic susceptibilities gave J =–0.20 cm^–1 and g = 1.96 for I, and J =–0.24 cm^–1 and g = 1.98 for II. Similar magnetic parameters and thermal behaviors further verify that two compounds possess closely-related structures.     

Synthesis,crystal structures,and properties of copper(II) dicarboxylate complexes with [bis(2-pyridylcarbonyl)amido]

Four new complexes, [Cu₂(Bpca)₂(L¹)(H₂O)₂] · 3H₂O (I), [Cu₂(Bpca)₂(L²)(H₂O)₂] (II), [Cu₂(Bpca)₂(L³)] · 2H₂O (III), [Cu₂(Bpca)₂(L¹)(H₂O)] · 2H₂O (IV) (Bpca = bis(2-pyridylcarbonyl)amido, H₂L¹ = glutaric acid, H₂L² = adipic acid, H₂L³ = suberic acid, H₂L⁴ = azelaic acid) have been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction methods (CIF files CCDC nos. 1432836 (I), 1432835 (II), 817411 (III), and 817412 (IV)), elemental analyses, IR spectra. Structural analyses reveal that compounds I, II, and IV have similar structures [Cu(Bpca)]⁺ units bridged by dicarboxylate forming dinuclear units, whereas the dinuclear of compound III are edge-shared through two carboxylate oxygen atoms of different suberate anions. Hydrogen bonds are response for the supramolecular assembly of compounds I to IV. The temperature-dependent magnetic property of III was also investigated in the temperature range of 2 to 300 K, and the magnetic behaviour suggests weak antiferromagnetic coupling exchange.     

Syntheses and luminescence of four supramolecular coordination complexes with flexible ligand

Four d ¹⁰-based complexes with chemical formulae {[Zn(L¹)₂(H₂O)₂(4,4′-Bipy)₂] (I), {[Zn₂(L¹)₄(Mi)] · 4H₂O} (II), {[Zn(L¹)₂(Phen)] · H₂O} (III) {[Cd(L¹)₂(Phen)] · 2H₂O} (IV) (HL¹ = p-hydroxy phenylacetic acid, 4,4′-Bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine, Phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, Mi = 1,4-bis(imidazol-1-yl)butane) have been synthesized and structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction (CIF files CCDC nos. 1047119 (I), 1047120 (II), 1047121 (III), 1047122 (IV)). The significant effect of assistant ligands and metal ions on assembly of I?IV has been demonstrated, which leads to the formation of distinct crystalline products. Complexes I?IV show various coordination motifs with different existing forms and coordination modes of the organic ligands. Furthermore, extend supramolecular networks are connected by secondary interactions such as hydrogen-bonding and aromatic stacking. The thermal stability and luminescent properties of the compounds were discussed in detail.     

Two heterometallic complexes with a new macrocyclic oxamido complex ligand

A new macrocyclic oxamido-nickle(II) complex Na₂NiL was synthesized. L denotes the doubly deprotonated forms of (13Z, 19Z)-16-methyl-6,7-dioxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrotriben-zo[b,f,l][1,4,8,11]tetraazacyclotetradecine- 13,20-dicarboxylate. Based on the complex ligand Ni(L^2–), two heterometallic complexes [Ca₂(NiL)₂(H₂O)₈] · 10H₂O (I) and [Co(NiL)₂(H₂O)₂][Co(H₂O)₆] · 2.8H₂O (^II) were prepared. X-ray single crystal analyses (CCDC nos. 914618 (^I), 914616 (^II)) revealed that [Ca₂(NiL)₂(H₂O)₈] in I is a molecular box and the trinuclear complex anion [Co(NiL)₂(H₂O)₂]^2–in II is centrosymmetric. Thermogravimetric analyses showed that I exhibited moderately good stability and Co(II) catalyzed the thermal decomposition of II.     

Synthesis and structural properties of thiapyridinophane and its complex with Ni(II) and Ag(I)

The 2,11-dithia[3.3](3,5)pyrdinophane (L¹) has been synthesized by a new method and characterized by ¹H NMR, which is used to form coordination complexes C₁₄H₁₄N₄O₆S₂Ni (I) by addition of Ni²⁺ cation and C₁₄H₁₄N₃O₃S₂Ag (II) by addition of Ag⁺ cation. 2,11,20-Trithia[3.3.3](3,5)pyridinophane (L²) and 2,11,20,29-tetrathia[3.3.3.3](3,5)pyridinophane (L³) have also been synthesized as by-products. Single-crystal X-ray analysis reveals that the conformation of the L¹ is syn(boat-chair), complexes I and II also adopt syn(boat-chair) (CIF files CCDC nos. 1400332 (I) and 700724 (II)). While in I, Ni(II) is coordinated with L¹ with two nitrogen and four oxygen atoms, in II, Ag(^I) is coordinated with L¹ by two nitrogen and two sulfur atoms came from four ligands. In complexes I and II, the formation of three-dimensional structure depends on π???π stacking and hydrogen bonds.     

Crystal structures and enhanced luminescence of Zn(II) and Cd(II) complexes containing conjugated organic ligands

By self-assembly of delocalized organic ligands (L¹ and L²) with Cd(SCN)₂, ZnI₂ and Zn(NCS)₂, three luminescent complexes ZnI₂(L¹)₂ (I), [Cd(L¹)₂(μ_1,3-SCN)₂] _n (II) and Zn(NCS)₂(L²)₂ (III) were obtained (L¹ = 2-{5,5-dimethyl-3-[2-(pyridine-4-yl)ethenyl]cyclohex-2-enylidene}propanedinitrile and L² = 2-{5,5-dimethyl-3-[2-(pyridine-3-yl)ethenyl]cyclohex-2-enylidene}propanedinitrile). The structures of the complexes were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis (CIF files CCDC nos. 1406116 (I), 1406115 (II), and 1400360 (III)). In complex I, Zn(II) is coordinated by two functional organic ligands and two I^– ions, to form a I₂N₂ distorted tetrahedral geometry. In 1D coordination polymer II, the Cd(II) centers show six-coordinated geometries, two organic ligands and four SCN^– ions involve in coordination with each Cd(II) center. The thiocyanate groups show μ_1,3-SCN bridging coordination modes and the adjacent Cd(II) ions are bridged by double μ_1,3-SCN ions to form an infinite chain. In complex III, Zn(II) is coordinated by two functional organic ligands and two NCS^– groups, to form a N₄ distorted tetrahedral geometry. Compared with the free ligands, the complexes show superior luminescent property with red-shift and enhancement of fluorescence intensity.     

Copper(II) Complexes with Chiral Ligands Containing Fragments of Monoterpenoids and Amino Acid Esters

Complexes [CuL¹Cl₂] (I), [CuL²Cl₂] · EtOH (II), and Cu₂L³Cl₄ (III) containing esters of the N-derivatives of optically active amino acids based on (+)-3-carene (L¹, L²) and (?)-α-pinene (L³) are synthesized. The crystal and molecular structures of compounds I and II are determined by X-ray diffraction analyses (CIF files CCDC nos. 1560071 (I), 1560072 (II)). The crystal structure of compound I consists of mononuclear complex molecules. In the structure of compound II, the unit cell contains two crystallographically independent molecules of mononuclear complex [CuL²Cl₂] and two EtOH molecules. Ligands L¹ and L² perform the tridentate-chelating function by the N atoms of the NH and NOH groups and by the O atom of the C=O group. In compounds I and II, the coordination polyhedra Cl₂N₂O of the Cu atoms are trigonal bipyramid. According to the data of IR and electronic spectroscopy, binuclear complex III has similar coordination polyhedra. The experimental values of μ_eff for compounds I, II, and III at 300 K are 1.93, 1.88, and 2.71 μB. For complex III, the μ_eff(T) dependence in a range of 2–300 K indicates a weak ferromagnetic exchange interaction.     

Crystal structure of Co(III) α-dimethylglyoximates with imidazole

Two new dimethylglyoximate complexes [Co(DmgH)₂(Im)Cl] (I) and (ImH)[Co(DmgH₂)₂Cl₂] (II), where DmgH^? is the dimethylglyoxime residue and Im is the imidazole molecule, are synthesized. The composition and structure of the crystals are determined from the elemental analysis, IR spectra, and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex I is molecular, containing the Im molecule as a coordinated ligand; complex II is of the ionic type with (ImH)⁺ involved as an outer-sphere organic cation. The mode of component packing in the crystals mainly depends on the imidazole position in the compounds.     

Cobalt(II) complexes with pentadentate Schiff bases 2,6-diacetylpyridine hydrazones: Syntheses and structures

Seven new cobalt(II) complexes based on the Schiff bases, 2,6-diacetylpyridine bis(isonicotinoylhydrazone) (H₂L¹) and 2,6-diacetylpyridine bis(nicotinoylhydrazone) (H₂L²), are synthesized and studied by X-ray diffraction analysis: [Co(H₂L¹)(NCS)₂] · 2.25H₂O (I), [Co(H₂L²)(NCS)₂] · CH₃OH (II), [Co(H₂L²)(NCS)(H₂O)]NCS (III), [Co(H₄L¹)(NCS)₂](NO₃)₂ · 2H₂O (IV), [Co(H₄L¹)(NCS)₂][Co(NCS)₄] · 0.75H₂O (V), [Co(H₄L²)(NCS)₂][Co(NCS)₄] · 1.75H₂O (VI), and [Co(H₂L²)(NCS)(CH₃OH)]₂[Co(NCS)₄] · 2CH₃OH (VII) (CIF files CCDC 941186 (I), 1457906 (Ia), 1457905 (II), 941187 (III), 1457907 (IV), 1457908 (V), 1457909 (VI), and 941188 (VII)). The organic ligands in the complexes act as pentadentate neutral H₂L or doubly protonated (H₄L)²⁺ coordinated through the same set of donor atoms N₃O₂. In all compounds I–VII, the coordination polyhedron of the Co²⁺ ion in a complex with the Schiff bases has a shape of a pentagonal bipyramid. The hydrazones are arranged in the equatorial plane of the bipyramid. Its axial vertices are occupied by the nitrogen atoms of the NCS￣ anions in compounds I, II, and IV–VI and by the nitrogen atoms of NCS￣ and oxygen of the water molecule in compound III or methanol in compound VII. The NO ₃ ^- anions or [Co(NCS)₄]^2￣ complex anions obtained by the reactions are involved along with the NCS￣ anions in the formation of compounds IV–VII.     

Three metal complexes based on tetrazolyl ligands: Hydrothermal syntheses,crystal structures,and fluorescence properties

Three new complexes based on 1-tetrazole-4-imidazole-benzene (Tibz), namely, [Cd(Tibz)₂(H₂O)₂] _n (I), [Mn(Tibz)₂(H₂O)₄] · 2H₂O (II) and [Co(Tibz)₂(H₂O)₄] · 2H₂O (III) have been synthesized through hydrothermal method and structurally characterized by element analyses, IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses (CIF files CCDC nos. 1443867 (I), 1443868 (II), 1443869 (III)). Single-crystal X-ray diffraction reveals that complex I is a 1D double-chain architecture, II and III are both mononuclear complexes. The results of single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses indicate that the hydrogen bond and π··· π stacking exist in the complexes, which make great contribution to the stabilities of complexes I–III. The fluorescent properties of these complexes have also been studied in the solid state at room temperature.     

Two cadmium(II) complexes with polymeric 2D layer and discrete mononuclear motifs: Syntheses,crystal structures,and fluorescent properties

Two new 1,3-bi(4-pyridyl)propane-based cadmium(II) complexes, [Cd(Bpp)₂(Nas)₂] _n (I) and [Cd(Bpp)₂(Na)₂(H₂O)₂] (II) (Bpp = 1,3-bi(4-pyridyl)propane, Nas^– = 2-aminonaphthalene-1-sulfonate, and Na^– = 1-naphthoate) (CIF files CCDC nos. 1429589 (I), 1429590 (II)) have been hydrothermally synthesized by varying carboxylate- or sulfonate-containing coligands. Structural analyses reveal that, complex I with monodentate Nas^– ligands exhibits a two-dimensional (2D) layered motif extended by equatorial Bpp connectors. By contrast, complex II modified by monodentate Na^– ligands exhibit discrete mononuclear structure. Althouth the Nas^–/Na^– coligands showed the same monodentate binding modes, the Bpp ligand exhibits bridging or terminal binding modes in I and II, respectively. So it is obvious that the competitive coordination in the present mixed-ligands system is responsible for the aggregation or dissociation of mononuclear structural units. Furthermore, both of the two compounds are linked to 3D supramolecular architecture by intermolecular C–H···O hydrogen bonding or C–H···π stacking interactions, exhibiting strong fluorescent emissions resulting from the ligand-to-metal or Na^?-based intraligand charge transfer at room temperature, which can be hopefully used as fluorescent materials.     

Synthesis,crystal structure,and magnetic characterization of two manganese Schiff-base-containing complexes

The reactions of [Mn^III(3-MeOSalen)(H₂O)₂]⁺ (Salen = N,N-ethylenebis(salicylideneaminato) dianion) with (Et₄N)₄[M(CN)₈] (M = Mo, W) have been investigated and one mononuclear manganese(II) complex [Mn^II(Salen)(H₂O)] (I) and one bimetallic ion-pair complex [Mn^III(3-MeO-Salen)(H₂O)₂]₄[W(CN)₈] · DMSO · 4H₂O (II) were obtained unexpectedly and characterized by element and single crystal structure analysis. Single crystal X-ray diffraction (CIF files CCDC nos. 1456365 (I) and 1456366 (II)) showed that the Mn²⁺ ion in complex I is five-coordinated involving in a distorted square pyramid. Furthermore, with the help of the intermolecular hydrogen bond interactions, this complex can be constructed into interesting one-dimensional zig-zag chain structure. For complex II, the coordination sphere of Mn³⁺ ion is an elongated octahedron. Additional, the four mononuclear manganese(III) units are self-complementary through the coordinated aqua ligand from one molecule and the free O(4) compartment from the neighboring molecule, giving supramolecular dimmers structure. Investigation of the magnetic susceptibility of the two complexes reveals the overall weak antiferromagnetic interactions between the adjacent manganese centers caused by H-bond interactions.     

Synthesis and Structure of Different-Metal Different-Ligand Germanium(IV) and Cobalt(II) or Copper(II) Complexes with 1-Hydroxyethylidenediphosphonic Acid and 1,10-Phenanthroline

Different-metal different-ligand complexes [{Co(Phen)₃}₂{Co(Phen)(H₂O)₄}₂][{Ge(μ-OH)(μ- Hedp)}₆Cl₂] (I), [{Cu(Phen)₂(H₂O)}₂(HPhen)₂][Ge(μ-OH)(μ-Hedp)]₆ · 20H₂O (II) (H₄Hedp = 1-hydroxyethylidenediphosphonic acid, Phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) were synthesized and studied by X-ray diffraction. According to X-ray diffraction data (CIF files CCDC nos. 1573112 (I), 1573113 (II)), compounds I and II are cation–anion type complexes in which the anions are represented by {[Ge(μ-OH)(μ-Hedp)]⁶}^6– and, in the case of I, two additional Cl^– ions, while the cations are [Co(Phen)₃]²⁺, [Co(Phen)(H₂O)₄]²⁺ in I and [Cu(Phen)₂(H₂O)]²⁺, HPhen⁺ in II. In the crystals of compounds I and II, the cations, anions, and water molecules are combined by numerous intermolecular hydrogen bonds, giving rise to a 3D network.     

Nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes with chiral bis-α-thiooxime,the derivative of natural terpenoid (+)-3-carene: Synthesis and structures

Chiral bis-α-thiooxime (H₂L¹), the derivative of the natural monoterpenoid (+)-3-carene, was synthesized and used to prepare paramagnetic complexes of the composition M(H₂L¹)Cl₂ (M=Ni, Cu). The crystal structures of [Ni(H₂L¹)Cl₂] (I) and [Cu(H₂L¹)Cl₂] (II) were determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. Crystals I and II consist of mononuclear acentric molecules. The Ni²⁺ ion in a molecule of complex I coordinates two N atoms and two S atoms of a tetradentate chelating ligand (the H₂L¹ molecule) and two Cl atoms. The NiCl₂N₂S₂ coordination core forms octahedron compressed along the apical N atoms. In a molecule of complex II, the Cu²⁺ ion coordinates two S atoms and the N atom of a tridentate chelating H₂L¹ ligand and two Cl atoms. The CuCl₂NS₂ coordination core forms a trigonal bipyramid.     

Zn-containing double complex salts formed by Keggin type polyoxotungstates: Synthesis and crystal structure

Novel double complex salts, [Zn(DMF)₆]₂[SiW₁₂O₄₀] · 2H₂O (I) and [Zn(H₂O)₂(DMF)₄][Zn(DMF)₆]₂[PW₁₂O₄₀]₂ · 6DMF (II) (DMF = N,N-dimethylformamide), were prepared by the reaction of Zn²⁺ and heteropoly acids H_x[EW₁₂O₄₀] · xH₂O (E = P, X = 3, E = Si, X = 4) in DMF. Compounds I and II were studied by X-ray diffraction (СIF files CCDC nos. 1497570 (I) and 1497571 (II)) and IR spectroscopy.     

Syntheses,Structures, and Properties of Two Coordination Polymers Based on 2-Pyrimidineamidoxime

Two coordination polymers, {[Cd(L¹)₂(L₂)] · 0.25H₂O} _n (I) and {[Cd(L¹)(L₃)H₂O] · 2H₂O} _n (II) (L¹ = 2-pyrimidineamidoxime, L² = 4-sulfobenzoate dianion and L³ = 5-sulfosalicylate dianion), has been synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction (CIF files CCDC nos. 1565646 (I) and 1565728 (II)). Complex I crystallizes in monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 10.1462(3), b = 16.0152(5), c = 14.0349(5) Å, β = 93.267(3)°, V = 2276.87(13) ų, C₆₈H₆₆N₃₂O₂₉S₄Cd₄, M = 2373.36, ρ_calcd = 1.731 g/cm³, μ(MoK_α) = 1.109 mm^?1, F(000) = 1186, GOOF = 0.806, Z = 1, the final R¹ = 0.0287 and wR² = 0.0733 for I > 2σ(I). Complex II crystallizes in monoclinic space group P2₁ with a = 6.882(2), b = 17.138(2), c = 7.883(2) Å, β = 103.83(3)°, V = 902.8(4) ų, C₁₂H₁₆N₄O₁₀SCd, M = 520.75, ρ_calcd = 1.916 g/cm³, μ(MoK_α) = 1.388 mm^?1, F(000) = 520, GOOF = 1.047, Z = 2, the final R¹ = 0.0739 and wR² = 0.2041 for I > 2σ(I). Crystal structural analysis reveals that complex I possesses the corrugated 1D chain structure extending along the \([\bar 101]\) direction. However, complex II displays a 2D coordination network lying on the ab crystal plane, which can be simplified as a binodal 3-connected 6³ topological network by considering Cd²⁺ ions and L³ ligands as 3-connected nodes. Their photoluminescent and thermal properties were also investigated.     

Synthesis,characterization, and crystal structures of dioxomolybdenum(VI) complexes with O,N,N type tridentate hydrazone ligands as catalyst for oxidation of olefins

The preparation of Mo(VI) hydrazone complexes, cis-[MoO₂L¹(CH₃OH)] (I) and cis-[MoO₂L₂(CH₃OH)] (II), derived from N'-(3-bromo-2-hydroxybenzylidene)-2-chlorobenzohydrazide (H₂L¹) and N'-(3-bromo-2-hydroxybenzylidene)-4-bromobenzohydrazide (H₂L²), respectively, is reported. The complexes were characterized by elemental analyses, infrared and electronic spectroscopy, and single crystal structure analysis (CIF files ССDС nos. 1426875 (I), 1426871 (II)). The Mo atoms are coordinated by two cis terminal oxygen, ONO from the hydrazone ligand, and methanol oxygen. Even though the hydrazone ligands and the coordination sphere in both complexes are similar, the unit cell dimensions and the space groups are different. Complex I crystallized as orthorhombic space group Pca21 with unit cell dimensions a = 27.887(2), b = 8.0137(7), c = 15.544(1) Å, V = 3473.8(5) ų, Z = 8, R ₁ = 0.0450, wR ₂ = 0.0539. Complex II crystallized as triclinic space group P1, with unit cell dimensions a = 8.2124(4), b = 8.5807(5), c = 12.9845(8) Å, α = 83.366(2)°, β = 79.201(2)°, γ = 80.482(2)°, V = 883.03(9) Å3, Z = 2, R ₁ = 0.0278, wR ₂ = 0.0569. The complexes were tested as catalyst for the oxidation of olefins, and showed effective activity.     

Copper(II) complexes of mono-condensed N,O-donor Schiff base ligands: Synthesis,crystal structures,and antibacterial activity

Two new copper(II) complexes, [Cu(L¹)₂] (I) and [Cu(L²)₂] (II), where L¹ = 2-bromo-4-chloro- 6-(isopropyliminomethyl)phenolate and L² = 2-bromo-4-chloro-6-[(2-hydroxyethylimino)methyl]phenolate, have been prepared and structurally characterized by X-ray crystallography (CIF files CCDC nos. 1445936 (I) and 1445935 (II)). In both complexes, the Cu atoms are coordinated by two phenolate oxygen and two imino nitrogen, giving square planar geometry. The complexes have been tested on various strains of bacteria to study their antibacterial effects.     

Synthesis and structural characterization of two copper complexes with long rigid ligands

Two copper complexes with long rigid ligands, Cu(Tta)₂(L¹) (I), and Cu(Tta)₂(L²) (II), where L₁ = (E)-3-(4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)-(4-phenyl)phenyl)-1-phenylprop-2-en-1-one, L² = (E)-3-(4-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)phenyl)-1-(4-phenyl)phenyl)prop-2-en-1-one), have been synthesized and characterized. The single-crystal X-ray analysis (CIF files CCDC nos. 1409671 (I) and 1409672 (II)) for complexes I and II demonstrates that each copper ion assumes a distorted square-pyramidal MO₄N polyhedron in which four oxygen atoms come from the Tta ligands, and one nitrogen atom comes from the N-donor ligand. Both of the complexes are linked into 3D networks through weak intermolecular interactions.