Structures of an infinite helical water chain and discrete lattice water in metal–organic framework structures

Two supramolecular complexes Ni[(Py)₂C(OH)₂]₂·(CH₃COO)₂·4H₂O 1 and Co[(Py)₂C(OH)₂]₂·(CH₃COO)₂·2H₂O 2 have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The X-ray diffraction analysis indicates that the center metal (Ni²⁺ and Co²⁺) ions having the same coordination environments are chelated by two pyridyl N atoms and a hydroxyl O atom of the gem-diol ligand in an octahedral geometry. In 1, the lattice water molecules form infinite single helical chains, while in 2, two lattice water molecules are discrete. In their crystal structures, intermolecular O–H···O and C–H···O hydrogen bonds form an extensive three-dimensional network, which consolidates the crystal packing.     

Solvent-dependent structures of lanthanide–TCNQ coordination networks and their magnetic properties

Abstract

Lanthanide complexes were prepared with 2,6-diacetylpyridinebis(benzoylhydrazone) (DAPBH₂) and 7,7,8,8-tetracyano-p-quinodimethanide (TCNQ^??). The complexes adopted one of two structure types depending on the reaction solvent. The complexes were categorized as Type I (i.e. bis{[2,6-diacetylpyridinebis(benzoylhydrazone)] methanollanthanide(III)}bis(µ₂- 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethanide(1?))bis(7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethanide(1?))bis(7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethanide(1?)) methanol disolvate, [Ln₂(DAPBH₂)₂ (µ₂-TCNQ^??)₂(TCNQ^??)₂(MeOH)₂](TCNQ^??)₂·2MeOH (Ln?=?Gd, Tb, or Dy) or Type-II (i.e. [Ln₂(DAPBH₂)₂(µ₂-TCNQ^??)₂(TCNQ^??)₂(EtOH)₂] (TCNQ^??)₂·solvent (Ln?=?Tb and Dy, solvent =4EtOH for the Tb and 2EtOH·2CH₂Cl₂ for the Dy complexes). These two complexes exhibit dramatically different molecular structures and packings. In all complexes, the strong intra- and intermolecular stacking interactions of the TCNQ^?? radicals lead to the formation of 1D TCNQ chains. Magnetic susceptibility measurements for Type I and Type II complexes reveal that they exhibit paramagnetic behavior and that their magnetic properties originate from the lanthanide ions alone, owing to the diamagnetic nature of the TCNQ^?? stacks.     

Syntheses,crystal structures and properties of two novel imino-π-extended TTF derivatives

Two novel conjugated imino-π-extended tetrathiafulvalenes with p-iminobenzene, N,N′-bis(4,5-bis(methylthio)-1,3-dithiol-2-ylidene)benzene-1,4-diamine (1) and N,N′-bis(4,5-bis(ethylenedithio)-1,3-dithiolo-2-ylidene)benzene-1,4-diamine (2), have been synthesized and characterized by NMR, IR, MS and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. Both the two targets adopt chair-like conformation, and the central rings of p-iminobenzene moieties of the two molecules are severely twisted from the planarity of two dithiole rings, respectively. The UV–vis spectra of 1 and 2 show the lowest-energy absorption bands caused by the HOMO–LUMO one-electron promotion. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) measurements show only one, two-electron irreversible oxidation picks. These experimentally estimated energy levels of the frontier orbital of 1 and 2 (E_HOMO 1: = ?5.45, 2: ?5.47 eV) are in good agreement with those obtained from DFT calculations (E_HOMO 1: = ?5.5, 2: = ?5.3 eV). The high HOMO–LUMO gaps of 1 (4.05 eV) and 2 (4.00 eV) indicate high kinetic stability of the title compounds.     

Synthesis,structures and magnetic properties of two 2D → 3D entangled Cobalt(II) coordination polymers

Two Co(II) coordination polymers, namely Co(HBTC)(4-bpdb)·H₂O (1) and Co(HBTC)(3-bpdb)·H₂O (2) (H₃BTC = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid, 4-bpdb = 1,4-bis-(4-pyridyl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene, 3-bpdb = 1,4-bis(3-pyridyl)-2,3-diaza-1,3- butadiene), have been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized both structurally and magnetically. Compound 1 exhibits a (2D → 3D) polythreaded architecture. It is assembled from HBTC^2? ligands to form a 2D puckered (4,4) layer plus 4-bpdb ligands which are orientated above and below each layer. The structure of compound 2 consists of a 2D (3,5) wavelike sheet constructed from HBTC^2? anions and 3-bpdb spacers. The uncoordinated carboxyl groups of the HBTC^2? ligands protrude from both sides of the wavelike sheet to form a 2D → 3D interdigitated motif. The magnetic properties of both compounds are also investigated, indicating antiferromagnetic interactions between the adjacent metal centers.     

pH-Controlled assembly of two POM-based inorganic–organic hybrid copper coordination polymers: synthesis,structures and properties

Transition Metal Chemistry - Two POM-based copper coordination polymers constituted by Keggin-type polyoxometalates (POMs), [Cu2 (SiW12O40)2 (Fbtx)3 (H2O)4]n (1) and {[Cu2 (SiW12O40) (Fbtx)2...     

Syntheses,structures, and magnetism of two coordination compounds with 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyltetracarboxylic acid and 1,10-phenanthroline

Two coordination polymers, {[Mn(1,10-phen)₂(3,4-H₂bptc)]?·?(H₂O)}_{2 n} (1) and {[Co₂(1,10-phen)(3,4-bptc)(H₂O)₂]?·?H₂O} _n (2) (3,4-H₄bptc = 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyltetracarboxylic acid, 1,10-phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline), have been prepared and structurally characterized. In both compounds, 3,4-H₂bptc^2– and 3,4-bptc^4? exhibit different coordination modes and lead to various architectures. Compound 1 displays 1-D zigzag chains constructed with hydrogen bonds. Compound 2 exhibits a 2-D layer constructed from bpta^4? between the dinuclear Co(II) units. The thermal stabilities and magnetic properties are also reported. In addition, 1 was explored as a luminescent material. The carboxylic oxygen atoms act as H-bond acceptors and donors forming a 1-D ladder-like arrangement.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and optical properties of a series of transition metal coordination polymers with chelidamic acid and 4,4′-bipyridine

A series of transition metal (Zn, Cu, Mn) complexes with chelidamic acid (2,6-dicarboxy-4-hydroxypyridine, H₃CAM) and 4,4′-bipyridine (bipy), [Zn₂(bipy)Cl₂] _n (1), {[Zn₂(HCAM)(H₂CAM)₂]?·?(bipy)?·?3.5H₂O} _n (2), [Mn₃(HCAM)₃(H₂O)₇]?·?(bipy)?·?3H₂O (3), [Mn₂(HCAM)₂(bipy)?·?(H₂O)₂]?·?4H₂O (4), [Cu₂(HCAM)₂(bipy)?·?(H₂O)₂]?·?4H₂O (5), and Cu₂(HCAM)₂(bipy)?·?(H₂O)₂ (6), have been synthesized by hydrothermal or solution methods and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The structural analyses reveal that 1 exhibits a zigzag chain of Zn(II), Cl^?, and 4,4′-bipyridine. In 2, a 1-D polymeric [Zn₂(HCAM)(H₂CAM)₂] _n chain and a discrete 4,4′-bipyridine assemble into a 2-D supramolecular network via H-bonds. Complex 3 consists of asymmetric units of Mn₃(HCAM)₃(H₂O)₇ that are linked by hydrogen bonds to form a 2-D H-bonded network. Complexes 4–6 are isomorphous and possess discrete structures. The photoluminescent properties of 1–6 at room temperature were studied.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and luminescence of two new coordination polymers based on biphenyl-2,2′,4,4′-tetracarboxylate

Two new coordination polymers, [Zn(H₂btc)(4,4′-bpy)₂] _n (1) and {[Cd(H₂btc) (terpy)]?·?H₂O} _n (2) (H₄btc?=?biphenyl-2,2′,4,4′-tetracarboxylic acid, 4,4′-bpy?=?4,4′-bipyridine, terpy?=?terpyridine), have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complexes 1 and 2 are 1-D chains linked through partially deprotonated H₄btc. The adjacent 1-D chains of 1 are further formed into 2-D supramolecular architecture through inter-chain N–H···O hydrogen bonds. In contrast, due to a different auxiliary ligand, the 1-D chains of 2 are further extended into 3-D supramolecular framework through inter-chain O–H···O hydrogen bonds. Thermal stabilities and luminescence of 1 and 2 were also studied.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and photoluminescent properties of two new Cd(II) coordination polymers based on biphenyl-2,2′,4,4′-tetracarboxylate and dipyridyl-containing ligands

Two new Cd(II) coordination polymers, [Cd₂(btc)(dpe)_1.5(H₂O)]_n (1) and [Cd₂(btc)(bpp)(H₂O)]_n (2), were prepared by the hydrothermal reaction of cadmium nitrate with H₄btc (H₄btc = biphenyl-2,2′,4,4′-tetracarboxylic acid) in the presence of 1,2-di(4-pyridyl)ethylene (dpe) and = 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)propane (bpp), respectively, structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and further characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. In 1, btc^4? connect six Cd²⁺ ions, forming a 3-D (3,3,6)-connected [Cd₂(btc)] net, and further connected by 1-D [Cd(dpe)]_n chains to construct the final (4,5,6)-connected (4².5².6⁵.7)(4³.6².7)(4⁵.5³.6⁴.7².8) net. In 2, a 3-D [Cd₂(btc)] net is also constructed from btc^4? connecting six Cd²⁺ ions, giving a 3-D (3,4,7)-connected network. The overall structure of 2 can be regarded as a (4,4,6)-connected (4⁵.6⁴) (4².5.6².8) (4³.5⁴.6⁷.7) framework with bpp linking adjacent Cd ions. Structural comparisons show that the secondary auxiliary N-donors have important effects on the final structure and properties. Photoluminescent properties of 1 and 2 are also discussed.     

Syntheses, structures, and properties of metal complexes involving π-conjugated tetrathiafulvalene-pyridine ligand

Four metal complexes based on the phenyl-bridged pyridine ligand with tetrathiafulvalene unit (TTF-Ph-Py, L), Ni^II(acac)₂(L)₂ (1, acac = acetylacetonate), M(hfac)₂(L)₂ (M = Ni^II, 2; M = Cu^II, 3; hfac = hexafluoroacetylacetonato) and [Co^II(Tp^Ph2)(OAc)(L)]·H₂O (4, Tp^Ph2 = hydridotri(3,5-diphenylpyrazol-1-yl) borate), have been synthesized and structurally characterized. The absorption spectra and redox behaviors of these new compounds have been studied. Optimized conformation and molecular orbital diagram of L has been calculated with density functional theory (DFT).     

Syntheses, crystal structures, and magnetic properties of four one-dimensional metal–nitroxide coordination polymers linked by flexible dicarboxylate anions

Four new one-dimensional coordination polymers [Co(IM4Py)₂(adi)(H₂O)₂] _n , [Zn(IM4Py)₂(adi)(H₂O)₂] _n , [Cd(IM4Py)₂(adi)(H₂O)₂] _n , and [Ni(IM4Py)₂(glu)(H₂O)₂] _n (IM4Py = 2-(4′-pyridyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl, adi = adipate anion and glu = glutarate anion) were synthesized and structurally characterized. The single-crystal X-ray analyses indicate that all four complexes crystallize in neutral one-dimensional chains in which the nitroxide–metal–nitroxide units are bridged by the flexible dicarboxylate anions. The adipate anions adopt the anti/gauche/anti and anti/anti/anti conformations in the Co(II), Zn(II), and Cd(II) complexes, while the glutarate anions only possess the anti/anti conformation in the Ni(II) complex. The magnetic properties of the Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes show the occurrence of weak antiferromagnetic interactions between the metal atoms and the nitroxide radicals.     

Synthesis and crystal structures of coordination polymers,networks and complexes of an adamantane shaped phosphorus–nitrogen cage ligand and cuprous chloride

Reactions of cuprous chloride with the phosphorus–nitrogen cage ligand 2,4,6,8,9,10-hexamethyl-2,4,6,8,9,10-hexaaza-1,3,5,7-tetraphosphaadamantane, P₄(NCH₃)₆, in acetonitrile form distinct solids depending on the ligand-to-metal ratio. Three structurally characterized compounds include: a solvated 3-D network of formula [P₄(NCH₃)₆]₂(CuCl)₃(CH₃CN)₂; a “ladder-type” polymer {[μ₂-P₄(NCH₃)₆]₂(CuCl)₂}_∞; and a monomeric complex [P₄(NCH₃)₆]₂CuCl. Thermal decomposition of the solvated network results in formation of two more materials [P₄(NCH₃)₆]₂(CuCl)₃, and [P₄(NCH₃)₆](CuCl)₂ that are not isolated from solution reactions. The variety of products isolated based solely on ligand-to-metal ratio suggest that this system participates in solution equilibria common to many phosphorus(III) ligands and multiple solubility equilibria.     

Syntheses,structures and magnetic properties of isonicotinate-bridged heterometallic Ln(III)–Cu(II) coordination polymers

The heterometallic Ln(III)–Cu(II) coordination polymers [CuLn₂(IN)₈(H₂O)₄] _n (IN?=?isonicotinate, Ln?=?Gd (1), Dy (2), Er(3)) have been synthesized by hydrothermal reactions and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The compounds are isomorphous and crystallize in monoclinic space group P2₁/c, adopting a one-dimensional chain structure with alternately arranged [Ln₂(IN)₆(H₂O)₄] and [Cu(IN)₂] building blocks bridged by isonicotinates. Temperature-dependent magnetic susceptibility for complex 1 was studied, and a very weak ferromagnetic interaction between metal ions was observed.     

Syntheses,structures and properties of four organic–inorganic hybrid nicotinate-bridging rare-earth-containing phosphotungstates

Four novel organic–inorganic hybrid nicotinate-bridging dimeric rare-earth (RE)-containing phosphotungstates [H₂N(CH₃)₂]₈[RE(H₂O)(NA)(α-HPW₁₁O₃₉)]₂·24H₂O (RE = Ho^III for 1, Er^III for 2, Tb^III for 3, Dy^III for 4; HNA = nicotinic acid) have been synthesized from the reaction of trivacant Keggin precursor Na₉[α-PW₉O₃₄]∙16H₂O, RE(NO₃)₃·6H₂O, HNA by employing dimethylamine hydrochloride as organic solubilizing agent in the conventional aqueous solution system, which have been further characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectra, thermogravimetric analyses and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Structural analysis indicates that the hybrid dimeric {[RE(H₂O)(NA)(α-HPW₁₁O₃₉)]₂}⁸⁻ polyoxoanion in 1–4 can be considered as two head-to-head mono-RE-containing Keggin [RE(H₂O)(NA)(α-HPW₁₁O₃₉)]⁴⁻ subunits bridged by two (η²,μ-1,1)-nicotinate linkers, which stands for the first organic–inorganic hybrid RE-containing phosphotungstates functionalized by nicotinate ligands. What's more, the solid-state photoluminescence properties and lifetime decay behaviors of 1–4 have been measured at room temperature and their photoluminescence spectra display the characteristic emission bands of corresponding trivalent RE cations.     

Sandwich heterometallic coordination polymers consisting of copper-cluster pillars and layered networks of {Ln6} wheels: synthesis,structures, spectroscopic properties and Judd–Ofelt analysis

Transition Metal Chemistry - Two novel 3-D Ln(III)–Cu(I) heterometallic coordination polymers, [Ln2Cu2(L3)4(C2O4)2]·H2O (Ln?=?Sm, Eu; HL3?=?5-aminonicotinic...     

Syntheses and characterization of two 1D Cu(II) coordination polymers with 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine ligand

The solution reactions of CuCl₂ with 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine (Terpy) and dicarboxylic acid (glutaric acid or suberic acid) afforded two 1D coordination polymers [Cu(Terpy)(C₅H₆O₄)] _n (I) and [Cu(Terpy)(C₈H₁₂O₄)] · 3H₂O (II) and their structures were characterized by IR, TG-DTA, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystallographic data for I: C₂₀H₁₆CuN₃O₄, M _r = 425.90, monoclinic, space group C2/c, a = 10.335(2), b = 21.193(4), c = 8.580(2) Å, β = 111.99(3)°, V = 1742.5(6) ų, Z = 4, ρ _c = 1.623 g/cm³, F(000) = 872, R = 0.0304 and wR = 0.0915; and those for II: C₂₃H₂₉CuN₃O₇, M _r = 523.03, triclinic, space group P \(\bar 1\), a = 8.362(2), b = 10.605(2), c = 14.617(3) Å, α = 73.26(3)°, β = 86.23(3)°, γ = 69.45(3)°, V = 1161.3(4) ų, Z = 2, ρ _c = 1.496 g/cm³, F(000) = 546, R = 0.0636 and wR = 0.1106. X-ray diffracion studies reveal that both complexes I and II feature 1D chain. The 1D polymer chains are connected by π-π-stacking interactions to generate 2D supramolecular layers.     

Syntheses,crystal structures and magnetic properties of two cyano-bridged copper(I)–copper(II) mixed-valence complexes

Two cyano-bridged copper(II)–copper(I) mixed-valence assemblies, Cu(EAM)₂[Cu(CN)₂]₂ 1 (EAM?=?ethanolamine) and Cu(DETA)[Cu(CN)₂]₂·0.5H₂O 2 (DETA?=?diethylenetriamine), have been prepared and structurally and magnetically characterized. IR spectra indicate the presence of bridging cyano groups in both 1 and 2, confirmed by structure analyses; Cu(I)–CN–Cu(II), Cu(I)–CN–Cu(I) and Cu(I)–Cu(I) metal bond linkages are evident. In the lattice, a 3D network is formed by two [Cu(CN)₂]?^? units and one [Cu(EAM)₂]²⁺unit for 1. Variable temperature magnetic susceptibilities, measured in the 5–300?K range, indicate weak antiferromagnetic exchange interactions in complex 1.     

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.     

Syntheses, properties and structures of copper and nickel complexes of 6,7-dihydro-5H-1,4-dithiepin-2,3-dithiolate

The reaction of CuCl2-2H2O or NiCl2.6H2O with K2(C5H6S4) [potassium salt of 6,7-dihydro-5H-1,4-dithiepin-2,3-dithiolate] under nitrogen atmosphere resulted in the isolation of [Cu(C5H6S4)2]- or [Ni(C5H6S4)2]- as the tetrabutylammonium salt. Both complexes show characteristic IR and UV-Vis absorptions of transition metal dithiolenes. Cyclic voltammograms contain two waves indicating a two step electrochemical procedure [M(C5H6S4)2]0 = [M(C5H6S4)2]1-= [M(C5H6S4)2]2-. Single crystal structure study has been carried out on the nickel complex. Crystal of [Bu4N][Ni(C5H6S4)2] belongs to monoclinic space group P21/c with a=17.576(5), 6=10.883(2), c=17.773(4) A,B=91.07(2)0, Z=4, and o(calcd.)=1.348 g/cm3. Final result is R=0.059 for 2959 reflections. The NiS4 core exhibits square planar coordination with average Ni-S bond length of 2.134(5) A. There are not anion pairs in crystal. The anions stack along a and c axes while the cations intercalate in them. The nearest S-S contact is 4.429 A. The solid powder ESR s