Synthesis,Structure and Catalytic Activity of a Manganese(Ⅲ) Complex Based on 2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-5,6-dichlorobenzimidazole Ligands

A new ligand, 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-5,6-dichlorobenzimidazole, H2pbmCl2(1), and a novel MnIII complex, [MnIII(HpbmCl2)(pbmCl2)(DMF)2](2),(DMF = N,N-dimethylformamide), have been synthesized and characterized. The crystal of compound 1(C13H8Cl2N2O, Mr = 279.12) belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21 with a = 3.770(5), b = 25.20(3), c = 5.865(7) , = 92.727(17)o, V = 556.6(12) 3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.665 g/cm3, S = 1.137, μ= 0.568 mm-1, F(000) = 284, the final R = 0.0876 and wR = 0.2334 for 1848 independent reflections. The molecule is planar due to the presence of a strong intramolecular hydrogen bond between O–H group of phenol and N atom of imidazole. H2pbmCl2(1) molecules are arranged into a one-dimensional linear chain through intermolecular hydrogen bonds(N–H···O and C–H···Cl). The crystal of complex 2(C32H27Cl4MnN6O4, Mr = 756.34) belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 19.043(10), b = 10.808(5), c = 18.704(11), = 115.540(6)o, V = 3473(3) 3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.446 g/cm3, S = 1.3, μ = 0.733 mm-1, F(000) = 1544, the final R = 0.1219 and wR = 0.2681 for 7811 independent reflections. The Mn ion adopts a distorted octahedral geometry coordinated by two deprotonated H2pbmCl2 ligands and two DMF molecules. The [MnIII(HpbmCl2)(pbmCl2)(DMF)2] molecules are arranged into a three-dimensional structure through hydrogen bonds(N–H···N, C–H···N and C–H···Cl) and weak π···πinteractions. The activity measurements suggest that complex 2 is able to serve as a catalyst for H2O2 disproportionation reaction to form O2 in neutral water solution.     

Layered Lanthanum Complex with 3-Nitrophthalic Acid Assembled via Hydrogen Bonds-Synthesis, Structure and Characterization of [LaL(HL)(H_2O)_3]_2·2H_2O (H_2L=3-NO_2C_6H_3(CO_2H)_2)

A new dinuclear centrosymmetric complex [LaL(HL)(H2O)3]2·2H2O (H2L = 3-nitro- phthalic acid, NPA) was synthesized in water/ethanol solution and characterized by X-ray diffraction, IR spectrum and TGA-DTA. The complex crystallizes in triclinic system, space group P1 with a = 8.1549(16), b = 8.8856(18), c = 15.277(3) , α = 100.93(3), β = 90.81(3), γ = 104.56(3)°, V = 1049.8(4) 3, Z = 1, μ = 2.125 mm-1, Dc = 1.994 g/cm3, R = 0.0259 and wR = 0.0679. Two 3-nitrophthalates(2-) coordinate with the La3+ ions in a bridging mode, and two monohydrogen- 3-nitrophthates(1-) and three waters in terminal ways, respectively. Each La3+ ion is nine- coordinated to exhibit a distorted tricapped trigonal prism coordination polyhedron. Both the coordinated and crystal waters are involved in the inter- and intramolecular hydrogen bonds. The dinuclear units are linked into a 2D network structure in the ab plane via intermolecular hydrogen bonds along the axes a and b. Two crystal waters fill each rhombic pore of the network. The networks are further packed along the c axis forming a layered supramolecular structure through the C–H…O weak forces between the adjacent sheets. TGA analysis shows the complex undergoes the loss of waters of crystallization and coordination and the decomposition of ligands sequentially.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two New Binary Cocrystals of 3-Methyl-4-nitro-pyridine-N-oxide with o-Nitrobenzoic Acid and 3,5-Dinitrosalicylic Acid

Two new binary cocrystals formulated as POM·NBA 1 and POM·DNSA 2 (POM = 3-methyl-4-nitro-pyridine-N-oxide, NBA = o-nitrobenzoic acid, DNSA = 3,5-dinitrosalicylic acid) have been successfully synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and X-ray single- crystal diffraction analysis. The crystal of 1 crystallizes in triclinic, space group P1, with a = 7.621(4), b = 7.816(4), c = 11.702(5) , α = 87.957(10), β = 83.642(10), γ = 81.535(10)o, C13H11N3O7, Z = 2, Mr = 321.25, V = 685.1(6) 3, Dc = 1.557 g/cm3, F(000) = 332, μ = 0.129 mm-1, the final R = 0.0632 and wR = 0.0831. The crystal of 2 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 14.910(9), b = 5.904(3), c =19.321(12) , β = 110.583(10)o, C13H10N4O10, Z = 4, Mr = 382.25, V = 1592.1(16) 3, Dc = 1.595 g/cm3, F(000) = 784, μ = 0.140 mm-1, the final R = 0.0598 and wR = 0.1589. Further structure analysis reveals that the POM with NBA and DNSA molecules in 1 and 2 are linked into 3D structures by the combination of strong O–H…O and weak C–H…O hydrogen bonds, π…π stackings and diverse short contacts, in which different C–H…O weak hydrogen bonds may play a key role in constructing the network structures.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Antimicrobial Activities of 3-Bromo-N＇-（2- chloro-5-nitrobenzylidene）benzohydrazide and 3-Bromo-N＇-（4-nitrobenzylidene）benzohydrazide

Two new hydrazone compounds, 3-bromo-N'-(2-chloro-5-nitrobenzylidene)-ben- zohydrazide 1 and 3-bromo-N'-(4-nitrobenzylidene)benzohydrazide 2, have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, 1H NMR, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a=7.7924(10), b=24.490(3), c=7.8989(9) , β=94.987(6)°, V=1501.7(3) 3, Z=4, R=0.0345 and wR=0.0739. Compound 2 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a=7.4099(11), b=24.868(4), c=8.3255(12) , β=112.796(8)°, V=1414.3(4) 3, Z=4, R=0.0744 and wR=0.1912. Both compounds display E configurations with respect to the C=N double bonds. In the crystal structure of 1, molecules are linked through N-H…N and N-H…O hydrogen bonds, forming chains running along the c axis. In the crystal structure of 2, molecules are linked through N-H…O hydrogen bonds, forming chains running along the c axis. The preliminary antimicrobial activities were studied.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Quantum Chemistry of the Complex [Cu（p-FBA）_2（phen）（H_2O）]

A novel metal-organic complex Cu(p-FBA)2(phen)(H2O) (p-FBA = p-fluorobenzoic acid,phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) has been synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction,elemental analysis and IR spectra. The crystal belongs to triclinic,space group P1 with a = 7.8043(7),b = 10.4069(9),c = 14.3658(13) ,α = 105.3170(10),β = 96.877(2),γ = 96.7580(10)o,V = 1103.56(17) 3,Mr = 539.96,Z = 2,Dc = 1.625 g/cm3,μ = 1.050 mm-1,F(000) = 550,the final R = 0.0324 and wR = 0.0952. In the crystal,the structure consists of discrete molecules containing a five-coordinate copper(Ⅱ ) in a distorted square pyramidal configuration. Intramolecular O-H···O hydrogen bonds,weak intermolecular C-H···O hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking link the molecules into a one-dimensional chain structure. The study on the title complex has been performed with quantum chemistry calculation by means of G03W package on the Lanl2dz basis set. The stabilities of the complex together with the orbital energies and composition characteristics of some frontier molecular orbitals have been investigated.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Antibacterial Activities of Cobalt(Ⅱ) and Manganese(Ⅱ) Complexes with Schiff Base Ligand Derived from Tryptamine

Two new mononuclear complexes, namely [Co(L)_2](1) and [Mn(L)_2](2)(HL = N-(3-methylsalicylidene)tryptamine), have been synthesized by the reactions of the ligand with cobalt acetate or manganese acetate in anhydrous ethanol. The crystal structures of the complexes were characterized by IR spectrum, elemental analysis, PXRD and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Complex 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c, with a = 23.146(2), b = 9.4864(10), c = 13.9261(15) ?, β = 102.898(2)°, V = 2980.6(5) ?3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.367 g/cm3, F(000) = 1284 and μ = 0.616 mm-1. Complex 2 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/n, with a = 14.807(11), b = 13.118(10), c = 16.663(13) ?, β = 111.237(14)°, V = 3017(4) ?3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.342 g/cm~3, F(000) = 1276 and μ = 0.477 mm-1. The units of complex 1 are linked by intermolecular N–H···π hydrogen bonds into infinite 1D chains, which are further extended into a 3D supramolecular structure by a series of π···π stacking interactions. The units of complex 2 are linked by intermolecular N–H···π hydrogen bonds and C–H···π hydrogen bonds into an infinite 3D supramolecular structure. Meanwhile, the antibacterial activities of the ligand and its complexes have been tested against four kinds of bacteria. The results show that the three compounds all have excellent antibacterial activities and that 1 and 2 possess stronger inhibiting effects against the bacteria than the Schiff base.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Three-dimensional Manganese(II) Complex (tataH)_2[Mn(pydc)_2]·4H_2O (tata = 2,4,6-Triamino-1,3,5-triazine, pydcH_2 = Pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic Acid)

A manganese(II) complex (tataH)2[Mn(pydc)2]·4H2O (C20H28MnN14O12, Mr = 711.50, tata = 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5-triazine, pydcH2 = pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid) has been synthesized and its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1, with a = 9.9847(3), b = 10.9813(3), c = 15.2616(5) , α = 101.5310(10), β = 90.2610(10), γ = 116.4600(10)°, V = 1459.44(8) 3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.619 g/cm3, μ = 0.539 mm–1, F(000) = 734, the final R = 0.0292 and wR = 0.0745. In the crystal the MnII atom is six-coordinated by four carbonyl oxygen atoms and two pyridine nitrogen atoms from two tridentate pydc ligands to furnish a distorted octahedral geometry. The complex shows the A…D…D’…A’ H-bonded tetramer. The molecules are packed in a three-dimensional framework structure by the combination of O–H…O, N–H…O and N–H…N hydrogen bonds between (tataH)+, [Mn(pydc)2]2– and crystal water.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Cis-syn Cyclobutane 1-（Carboxyethyl）thymine Dimer Monopentyl Amide Monotryptophan Methyl Ester Amide

The crystal structure of the title compound (C34H47N7O9, Mr = 697.79) has been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P21 with a = 9.000(8), b = 11.360(10), c = 17.841(15) , β = 97.083(14)°, V = 1810(3) 3, Z = 2, F(000) = 744, Dc = 1.280 g/cm3, μ = 0.094 mm-1, the final R = 0.0721 and wR = 0.1942 for 2479 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The two methyl groups attached to the cyclobutane ring are cis oriented. An intramolecular hydrogen bond (N(6)-H(6)…O(8)) introduces rigidity into the title molecule and the crystal structure is stabilized by intermolecular N-H…O hydrogen bonds.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of 3-Carboxylsalicylidenefurfurylimine And Its Trinuclear Nickle(Ⅱ) Complex

A Schiff base ligand(H2CSF,C13H11NO4,1) derived from 3-carboxylsalicylaldehyde and furfurylamine,and its trinuclear complex [Ni3(CSF)2(CH3COO)2(DMF)2(H2O)2](2) were synthesized.Compound 1 was characterized by elemental analysis,1H NMR,IR,MS and X-ray diffraction analysis.The crystal of 1 belongs to the monoclinic system,space group P21/c with a = 8.472(2),b = 19.743(5),c = 7.2300(18) ,β = 110.278(4)°,V = 1134.4(5) 3,Z = 4,Mr = 245.23,Dc = 1.436 g·cm-3,μ = 0.108 mm-1,F(000) = 512,λ = 0.71073 ,the final R = 0.0440 and wR = 0.1199 for 1426 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)).In the crystal of 1,there exist intramolecular hydrogen bonds and weak intermolecular C-H···O hydrogen bonds.Compound 2 was characterized by elemental analysis,IR,TG and X-ray diffraction analysis.The crystal of 2 is of triclinic system,space group P1 with a = 10.1237(17),b = 10.4086(18),c = 10.4884(18) ,α = 82.528(2),β = 67.339(2),γ = 83.010(2)°,V = 1008.1(3) 3,Z = 1,Mr = 962.87,Dc = 1.586 g·cm-3,μ = 1.463 mm-1,F(000) = 498,λ = 0.71073 ,the final R = 0.0517 and wR = 0.0805 for 2065 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)).The geometry of the trinuclear molecule is centrosymmetric,in which every Ni(Ⅱ) ion is coordinated in a slightly distorted octahedron.The three Ni(Ⅱ) ions are arranged in a straight line.The two CSF2-ions act as NOO tridentate ligands with the phenolate and carboxylate oxygen as bridging atoms.The coordination atoms of CSF2-anions and water molecules are coordinated on the equatorial plane,while the two bridging acetate ions and two DMF are trans-coordinated on the apical sites.     

Absolute Configuration of the Levocloperastine Fendizoate

Crystal structure of the levocloperastine fendizoate (C80H76Cl2N2O10, C20H25ClNO+· C20H13O4-) has been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal is of triclinic system, space group P1 with a = 10.1059(18), b = 11.957(2), c = 15.383(3) , α = 104.666(2), β = 90.9700(10), γ = 110.744(2)°, Z = 1, V = 1670.0(5) 3, Dc = 1.289 g/cm3, F(000) = 684, μ(MoKα) = 0.161 mm-1, Mr = 1296.33, the final R = 0.0343 and wR = 0.0676. The cations and anions are linked by the COO…NH hydrogen bonds of 2.709(3) and 2.690(3)  and COO…OH hydrogen bonds of 2.632(3) and 2.631(3) . The configuration of the only one chiral carbon atom in this compound is R(rectus).     

CRYSTAL AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE OF N, N-PLATINUM-DIETHYL-DICHLORIDEDI-L-ASPARTATE

This paper reports the crystal and molecular structure of title compound. 3978 three-dimensional independent reflections were collected by Syntex R3 four circle diffractometer. The crystal is monoclinic with space group P2_1, a=8.074(1), b=11.309(4), c=27.793(9), β=106.84°(2), Z=4. The molecular formula is Pt(C_8 H_(15)O_4N)_a Cl_2. The crystal structure was solved by Patterson method and refined by block matrix least squares refinement techniques. The final R factor is 0.039.The result of crystal structure analysis shows that Pt(Ⅱ) has a dsp~2 hybrid orbital and square coordination. Two C1 atoms are located oppositely to two diethyi-dichloride-di-L-aspartare. N atoms have sp~3 tetrahedral hybrid configurations and form the coordinate bonds with Pt(Ⅱ) atom using their lone pair electrons. By reason of molecular packing and due to the formation of inner hydrogen bonds in the complex molecule, the configuration of L-aspartic acid in the title complex is more twisted than that of L-and DL-aspartic acid     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of N-[4-(4-Methyl-phenylsulfamoyl)-phenyl]- 4-methyl-1,2,3-thiadiazole-5-carboxamide

The crystal structure of the title compound (C17H16N4O3S2, Mr = 388.46) has been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 13.688(2), b = 16.704(3), c = 8.3308(12) , β = 99.474(6)o, V = 1878.8(5) 3, Mr = 388.46, Z = 4, Dc = 1.373 g/cm3, μ = 0.308 mm–1, F(000) = 808, R = 0.0389 and wR = 0.0917. X-ray analysis reveals that the crystal structure involves intermolecular N–H…O and N–H…N hydrogen bonds, which link the molecules into a layer parallel to the ac plane.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New Tetracopper Complex [Cu(H_2O)_3Cu(HCDTA)]_2(ClO_4)_2·H_2O

A new tetracopper complex [Cu(H2O)3Cu(HCDTA)]2(ClO4)2·H2O (CDTA = transcyclohexane-1,2-diamine-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetate) has been prepared and characterized by singlecrystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal adopts space group C2/c with a = 16.990(10), b = 9.150(5), c = 29.318(17) , β = 104.289(9)°, V = 4417(4) 3, Z = 4, C28H52Cl2Cu4N4O31, Mr = 1265.80, Dc = 1.904 g/cm3, μ = 2.130 mm-1, F(000) = 2584, T = 293(2) K, the final R = 0.0328 and wR = 0.0809 for 4938 observed reflections (I 2σ(I)). The tetracopper units are interconnected by weak covalent bonds into a layered structure.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 3,3'-Bis(5-(N-(4-hydroxylphenyl)imidomethyl)- pyrrol-2-yl)pentane·2CH_3OH

3,3'-Bis(5-(N-(4-hydroxylphenyl)imidomethyl)pyrrol-2-yl)pentane 1 has been synthesized and characterized. The crystal of its methanol complex, 1·(CH3OH)2, belongs to the orthorhombic system, space group Pccn with a = 18.094(2), b = 11.6890(16), c = 13.3629(19) , V = 2826.3(7) 3, Z = 8, C14.5H18N2O2, Mr = 252.31, Dc = 1.186 g/cm3, F(000) = 1080 and μ(MoKα) = 0.080 mm-1. The final R = 0.0662 and wR = 0.1801 for 1908 observed reflections with I 2σ(I), and R = 0.0800 and wR = 0.1948 for all reflections. In the solid state, bridged by included methanol molecules, the molecules of compound 1 form interpenetrated grid structure through N–H···O and O–H···O hydrogen bonds.     

Analysis of Intra-and Intermolecular Hydrogen Bonds and Quantum Chemical Calculations on 1-(3-Fluorobenzoyl)-3-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl) thiourea

1-(3-Fluorobenzoyl)-3-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)thiourea, C_(15)H_(10)F_4N_2OS, has been synthesized firstly and determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The title compound crystallizes in monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 31.87(3), b = 7.705(9), c = 12.591(14) ?, b = 106.06(2)°, V = 2971(6) ?~3, Z = 8, D_c=1.530 g·cm~(–1), F(000) = 1392, m = 0.266 mm~(–1), S = 1.06, the final R = 0.070 and w R(I 2s(I)) = 0.249. The crystal structure revealed that the carbonyl thiourea unit in the determined compound was mostly planar due in part to the formation of intramolecular N–H···O=C and C–H···S=C hydrogen bonds that form two S(6) rings. The intermolecular contacts of the crystal structure have been preformed based on the Hirshfeld surface and their associated 2D fingerprint plots. In the packing diagram of the synthesized compound, the C=S group formed two types of intermolecular hydrogen bonds by the H–N(C=O) group and the H–C of the phenyl ring, respectively, and they formed R2 2(8) and R_2~2(14) ring motifs, respectively. The crystal packing form was also stabilized by the intermolecular hydrogen bonds C–H···O(1–x, y, 0.5–z) with the R_2~2(10) ring motifs. In addition, supramolecular layers sustained by π-π stacking interactions(between the C(2)~C(7) rings with the C(10)~C(15) rings) are formed in the crystal structure of the title compound. The electronic and reactivity were assessed by the natural bond orbital(NBO) analysis in this study.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 3-（1-Ethyl-1H-indole-3-carbonyl）aminopropionic Acid

3-(1-Ethyl-1H-indole-3-carbonyl)aminopropionic acid has been synthesized by alkylation of 3-(1H-indole-3-carbonyl)aminopropionic acid methyl ester with bromoethane,follo-wed by saponifying and acidating,in 89.0% yield.Its crystal structure was gotten and determined by X-ray diffraction method.The crystal is of orthorhombic,space group P212121 with a = 8.9490(12),b = 11.1010(15),c = 13.0475(18) ,V = 1296.2(3) 3,Z = 4,Dc = 1.334 g/cm3,λ = 0.71073 ,μ(MoKα) = 0.095 mm-1,Mr = 260.29 and F(000) = 552.The structure was refined to R = 0.0306 and wR = 0.1445 for 2612 observed reflections with I 2σ(I).In the crystal structure,molecules are linked to each other through hydrogen bonds of N(2)-H(2)···O(1) and O(3)-H(3)···O(1),generating a three-dimensional network.     

Crystal Structure of 2,6-Dihistidine Dimethyl Ester Pyridine Acylamine Monohydrate

The crystal structure of the title compound,C21H25N7O7,has been determined in the orthorhombic space group C222(1) with a=8.993(10),b=12.149(14),c=22.20(2) and Z=4.There exist intramolecular C-H…O and N-H…N hydrogen bonds in the title crystal structure.The intermolecular N-H…N and C-H…O hydrogen bonds together with π-π stacking interactions(face-to-face) link the molecules into an infinite three-dimensional supramolecular network.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Mono- and Bis-3-pyridinyldiazo-dipyrromethane

Two azopyrrole compounds, 1 and 2, have been synthesized and characterized. The crystal of compound 1 is of triclinic, space group P1 with a = 6.5632(10), b = 7.0805(10), c = 17.436(3) A, α = 89.504(2), β = 79.460(2), γ = 84.2788(2)o, V = 792.6(2) A3, Z = 2, C18H21N5, Mr = 307.40, Dc = 1.288 g/cm, F(000) = 328 and μ(Mo Kα) = 0.080 mm-1. The crystal of compound 2 is of triclinic, space group P1 with a = 9.7324(8), b = 9.9779(8), c = 12.3817(11) A, α = 87.052(2), β = 71.766(2), γ = 70.968(2)o, V = 1077.86(16) A3, Z = 2, C23N24H8, Mr = 412.5, Dc = 1.271 g/cm, F(000) = 436 and μ(Mo Kα) = 0.081 mm-1. The molecules of compounds 1 and 2 prefer to form dimers through pairs of N–H···N hydrogen bonds between pyrrole NH groups and pyridine N atoms. In addition, in the crystal of compound 2, the dimers self-assemble into a layer structure through N–H···N hydrogen bonds between pyrrole NH groups and azo N atoms as well as C–H···N hydrogen bonds between the ethyl groups and pyridine N atoms.     

Semi-synthesis and Crystal Structure of Sophoridine N-oxide

Sophoridine N-oxide was synthesized and characterized by 1H-NMR,EI-MS,IR and elemental analysis,together with X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis,and its crystal structure was reported for the first time.The crystal belongs to the orthorhombic system,space group P212121 with a = 8.321(2),b = 15.650(3),c = 24.352(5) ,V = 3171.1(11) 3,Z = 8,Dc = 1.258 g/cm3,λ(CuKα) = 1.54178,F(000) = 1440,the final R = 0.0351 and wR = 0.0970.The crystal structure shows Sophoridine N-oxide crystallizes with two host molecules of similar conformation and four water solvent molecules in the asymmetric unit.In the crystal structure,intermolecular O-H…O hydrogen bonds link the constituent molecules into a 2D layer structure,which further extends to a 3D supramolecular architecture via Van der Waals interactions and intermolecular O-H…O hydrogen bonds.     

Hydrogen-bonding Networks in Cocrystal of Melamine and 4-Fluoro-benzoic Acid

A novel interpenetrating structure [(HMA + )(FB – )]·2H 2 O of melamine(MA) with 4-fluoro-benzoic acid (HFB) was synthesized. It crystallized in the monoclinic system with space group P2 1 /c. The complex has a interpenetrating 2D structure with hydrogen-bonded grid networks. Carboxylic acid to melamine proton transfer occurs in the complex. The adjacent HMA + cations related by an inverse center form cationic [HMA + ] ∞ ribbons via a pair of N―H···N hydrogen bonds. Adjacent FB – anions are paired by C―H···F hydrogen bonds to form dimers, which are connected to [HMA + ] ∞ ribbons through N―H···O interactions. The supramolecular features in the complex are guided by control of strong N―H···N, N―H···O and O―H···O hydrogen bonds, as well as highly directional weak C―H···F interactions and aromatic π···π stacking interactions.