Synthesis and characterization of novel grid coordination polymer networks generated from unsymmetrically bridging ligands

Self-assembly between simple unsymmetrical ligands, such as 1-(3-pyridyl)-2-(4-pyridyl)ethene (L(1)) and 1-methyl-1'-(3-pyridyl)-2-(4-pyrimidyl)ethene (L(2)), and Co(NCS)(2) affords the unprecedented two-dimensional grid coordination polymers [Co(L(1))(2)(NCS)(2)](infinity) (1) and [Co(L(2))(2)(NCS)(2)](infinity) (2), respectively, with novel topological features which cannot be achieved using symmetrically bridging ligands.     

Synthesis and characterization of new coordination polymers generated from oxadiazole-containing organic ligands and inorganic silver(I) salts

The coordination chemistry of the oxadiazole-containing rigid bidentate ligands 2,5-bis(4-pyridyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole (L2) and 2,5-bis(4-aminophenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole (L3) with inorganic Ag(I) salts has been investigated. Four new coordination polymers were prepared by solution reactions and fully characterized by infrared spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. [[Ag(L2)]SO3CF3]n (1)(triclinic, P1; a = 10.1231(7) A, b = 13.9340-(10) A, c = 13.9284(10) A, alpha = 116.7300(10) degrees, beta = 94.6890(10) degrees, gamma = 108.7540(10) degrees, Z = 4) was obtained by the combination of L2 with AgOTf in a CH2Cl2/CH3OH mixed-solvent system and features a unique one-dimensional elliptical macrocycle-containing chain motif. The approximate dimensions of the rings are ca. 22 x 11 A. [[Ag-(L2)](ClO4)(CH3OH)0.5(H2O)0.5]n (2) (triclinic, P1; a = 8.4894(5) A, b = 13.9092(8) A, c = 14.1596(8) A, alpha = 71.1410(10) degrees, beta = 77.3350(10) degrees, gamma = 81.5370(10) degrees, Z = 4) was generated from the reaction of L2 with AgClO4 in a H2O/CH3OH mixed-solvent system and consists of one-dimensional chains that are linked to each other by weak noncovalent pi-pi interactions into two-dimensional sheets. Uncoordinated ClO4-counterions and guest solvent molecules are located between the layers. [[Ag(L2)]NO3]n (3) was obtained by the combination of L2 with Ag(NO3)2 in a MeOH/H2O mixed-solvent system (triclinic, P1; a = 8.3155(6) A, b = 8.8521(6) A, c = 9.8070(7) A, alpha = 74.8420(10) degrees, beta = 77.2800(10) degrees, gamma = 68.6760(10) degrees, Z = 2). In the solid state, it exhibits an interesting pair of chains associated with C-H...O hydrogen bonds. [[Ag(L3)]SO3CF3]n (4) is generated from L3 and AgSO3CF3 in a CH2Cl2/MeOH mixed-solvent system and crystallizes in the unusual space group Pnnm, with a = 7.9341(4) A, b = 11.5500(5) A, c = 18.1157(8) A, and Z = 4. It adopts a novel three-dimensional structural motif in the solid state with big rhombic channels (ca. 15 x 10 A).     

Mercury(II) iodide coordination polymers generated from polyimine ligands

A series of new HgI₂ organic polymeric complexes, [Hg₂(L1)I₄]_n (1), [Hg(L2)I₂]_n (2), [Hg(L3)I₂]_n (3), [Hg₂(L4)I₄]_n (4), [Hg(L5)I₂]_n (5), [Hg(L6)I₃](HL6) (6) {L1 = 1,4-bis(2-pyridyl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene, L2 = 1,4-bis(3-pyridyl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene, L3 = 1,4-bis(4-pyridyl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene, L4 = 2,5-bis(2-pyridyl)-3,4-diaza-2,4-hexadiene, L5 = 2,5-bis(3-pyridyl)-3,4-diaza-2,4-hexadiene and L6 = 2,5-bis(4-pyridyl)-3,4-diaza-2,4-hexadiene} was prepared from reactions of mercury(II) iodide with six organic nitrogen donor-based ligands under thermal gradient conditions using the branched tube method. All these compounds were structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The HgI₂ coordination polymers obtained with the ligands L2, L3 and L5 show one-dimensional zig-zag motifs and in these compounds the HgI₂ units are connected to each other by the ligands L2, L3 and L5 through the pyridyl nitrogen atoms. The L1 and L4 ligands in the compounds 1 and 4 act as both a chelating and bridging group. In the compound 6 the ligand L6 acts as a monodentate ligand, resulting form a discrete compound. The thermal stabilities of compounds 1–6 were studied by thermal gravimetric (TG) and differential thermal analyses (DTA).     

New inorganic/organic coordination polymers generated from bidentate Schiff-base ligands

The coordination chemistry of the long conjugated bidentate Schiff-base ligands 1,4-bis(3-pyridyl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene (L1) and 2,5-bis(3-pyridyl)-3,4-diaza-2,4-hexadiene (L2) with cadmium and cobalt nitrate hydrates is investigated. Four new coordination polymers are prepared by solution reactions and fully characterized by infrared spectroscopy, elemental analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. [Cd(NO3)2(L1)(1.5).0.5(L1)]n (1; monoclinic, P2(1)/c; a = 7.7729(16) A, b = 19.049(4) A, c = 17.865(4) A, beta = 93.13(3) degrees, Z = 4) is obtained by combination of L1 with Cd(NO3)(2).4H2O in a benzene/methanol or THF/methanol mixed-solvent system. The structure features two-dimensional brick wall sheets that are cross-linked by weak noncovalent pi-pi interactions (alternating face-to-face stacking of coordinated and uncoordinated L1 molecules) to generate a novel three-dimensional network. [Co(NO3)2(L1)(1.5).H2O]n (2; orthorhombic, Ccca; a = 19.031(4) A, b = 33.627(7) A, c = 14.299(3) A, Z = 4) is generated from the reaction of L1 with Co(NO3)(2).6H2O in a benzene/ethanol mixed-solvent system. It forms with a unique three-dimensional framework that can be considered a new polymeric motif based on the 1:1.5 metal-to-ligand composition M(L)1.5. The Cd(II) and Co(II) centers in 1 and 2, which lie in seven-coordinate environments, generate two new types of building blocks. The topologies of these two new building blocks are distinctly different from the common "T-shaped" building block generated from the same (MN3O4) coordination environment reported previously. Cd(L2)2(NO3)2 (3) and Co(L2)2(NO3)2 (4) are obtained by combination of L2 with Cd(NO3)(2).4H2O and Co(NO3)(2).6H2O, respectively. Compounds 3 and 4 are isostructural, crystallizing in the monoclinic space group P2(1)/n, with a = 8.5802(17) A, b = 17.506(4) A, c = 10.443(2) A, beta = 96.59(3) degrees, and Z = 2 for 3 and a = 8.5283(17) A, b = 17.408(4) A, c = 10.229(2) A, beta = 97.05(3) degrees, and Z = 2 for 4. 3 and 4 adopt a novel one-dimensional chain structural motif, consisting of M2(L2)2 (M = Cd, Co) ringlike units. O...H-C hydrogen-bonding interactions in both 3 and 4 play a significant role in aligning the polymer strands in the solid state.     

Synthesis and characterization of new coordination polymers generated from bent bis(cyanophenyl)oxadiazole ligands and Ag(I) salts

Two new bent bis(cyanophenyl)oxadiazole ligands, 2,5-bis(4-cyanophenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole (L7) and 2,5-bis(3-cyanophenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole (L8), were synthesized. The coordination chemistry of these ligands with various Ag(I) salts has been investigated. Seven new coordination polymers, namely, {[Ag(L7)(H2O)]ClO4}n) (1) (triclinic, P1, a = 9.342(4) A, b = 9.889(4) A, c = 10.512(4) A, alpha = 68.978(6) degrees, beta = 78.217(6) degrees, gamma = 81.851(7) degrees, Z = 2), {[Ag(L7)]SO3CF3}n (2) (monoclinic, P2(1)/n, a = 7.559(2) A, b = 23.739(6) A, c = 10.426(3) A, beta = 108.071(4) degrees, Z = 4), {[Ag(L8)]BF4 x 0.5(C6H6) x H2O}n (3) (triclinic, P1, a = 7.498(3) A, b = 10.649(4) A, c = 13.673(5) A, alpha = 98.602(5) degrees, beta = 100.004(5) degrees, gamma =110.232(5) degrees, Z = 2), {[Ag(L8)SbF6] x H2O}n (4) (triclinic, P1, a = 8.2621(9) A, b = 10.6127(12) A, c = 13.3685(15) A, alpha = 98.012(2) degrees, beta = 106.259(2) degrees, gamma = 112.362(2) degrees, Z = 2), {[Ag2(L8)2(SO3CF3)] x H2O}n (5) (triclinic, P1, a = 10.713(4) A, b = 13.449(5) A, c = 15.423(5) A, alpha = 65.908(5) degrees, beta = 74.231(5) degrees, gamma = 83.255(5) degrees, Z = 2), {[Ag2(L8)(C6H6)(ClO4)] x ClO4}n (6) (monoclinic, P2(1)/n, a = 6.9681(17) A, b = 20.627(5) A, c = 17.437(4) A, beta = 95.880(4) degrees, Z = 4), and {[Ag2(L8)(H2PO4)2]}n (7) (triclinic, P1, a = 7.956(2) A, b = 9.938(3) A, c = 14.242(4) A, alpha = 106.191(4) degrees, beta = 97.322(4) degrees, gamma = 107.392(4) degrees, Z = 1), were obtained by the combination of L7 and L8 with Ag(I) salts in a benzene/methylene chloride mixed-solvent system and fully characterized by infrared spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. In addition, the luminescence and electrical conductance properties of compounds 1-6 and the host-guest chemistry of compound 3 were investigated.     

Synthesis and crystal structures of three novel coordination polymers generated from AgCN and AgSCN with flexible N-donor ligands

The solvothermal reactions of AgX (X = CN, SCN) with mbix [mbix = 1,3-bis(imidazole-l-yl-methyl)benzene] or bix [bix = 1,4-bis(imidazole-l-yl-methyl)benzene] afforded the polymers [AgCN(mbix)]_n (1), [(AgCN)₄(bix)₂]_n (2) and [(AgSCN)₂(mbix)]_n (3). They were all characterized by infrared spectroscopy, elemental analysis and X-ray single-crystal analysis. The structure of 1 contains a 3-fold-interpenetrated 2D network, while that of 2 exhibits 2-fold parallel interpenetration. There is no interpenetration observed in 3. Compounds 2 and 3 show 3D supramolecular structures built from 2D networks through weak π ? π interactions. The photoluminescent properties of the present compounds were also investigated.     

Mercury thiocyanate coordination polymers generated from rigid or flexible organic nitrogen donor-based ligands

Four mercury(II) thiocyanate–organic polymeric complexes, [Hg(μ-4,4-bipy)(SCN)₂]_n (1), [Hg(μ-bpa)(SCN)₂]_n (2), [Hg(μ-bpe)(SCN)₂]_n (3), [Hg(μ-bpp)(SCN)₂]_n (4) {4,4-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine, bpa = 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethane, bpe = 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethene and bpp = 1,3-di(4-pyridyl)propane} were prepared from reactions of mercury(II) thiocyanate with four rigid and flexible organic nitrogen donor-based ligands under thermal gradient conditions, brunched tube method. All these compounds were structurally determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The thermal stabilities of compounds 1–4 were studied by thermal gravimetric (TG) and differential thermal analyses (DTA). Solid state luminescent spectra of compounds 1 and 3 indicate intense fluorescent emissions at 430 and 468 nm, respectively.     

New Ag(I)-containing coordination polymers generated from multidentate Schiff-base ligands

The coordination chemistry of the multidentate Schiff-base ligands 2,5-bis(3-methylpyrazinyl)-3,4-diaza-2,4-hexadiene (L5) and 2,5-bis(pyrazinyl)-3,4-diaza-2,4-hexadiene (L6) with inorganic Ag(I) salts has been investigated. Six new Ag(I)-coordination polymers were prepared by solution reactions and fully characterized by infrared spectroscopy, elemental analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. [Ag(L5)]ClO(4).0.5CH(3)OH (1, orthorhombic, Fdd2; a = 20.0896(11) A, b = 48.224(3) A, c = 7.8432(4) A, Z = 16), [Ag(L5)]PF(6).0.5CH(3)OH (2, orthorhombic, Fdd2; a = 20.7255(11) A, b = 46.166(2) A, c = 8.4332(4) A, Z = 16), [Ag(L5)]SbF(6).0.5CH(3)OH (3, orthorhombic, Fdd2; a = 21.5481(11) A, b = 45.196(2) A, c = 8.7331(4) A, Z = 16), and [Ag(L5)](BF(4)).0.5CH(3)OH (4, orthorhombic, Fdd2; a = 19.8897(11) A, b = 48.358(3) A, c = 7.7491(5) A, Z = 16) were obtained by combination of L5 with AgClO(4).xH(2)O, AgPF(6), AgSbF(6), and AgBF(4), respectively, in a methylene chloride/methanol mixed solvent system. Compounds 1-4 are isostructural and feature noninterpenetrating three-dimensional zeolite-like networks. [Ag(4)(L6)(4)](PF(6))(4).CHCl(3) (5, tetragonal, Pc2; a = 16.1067(3) A, b = 16.1067(3) A, c = 14.4935(5) A, Z = 2) was generated from the reaction of L6 with AgPF(6) in a chloroform/ethanol mixed solvent system. It forms with a unique one-dimensional nanometer-tube that can be considered a new polymeric motif based on the [AgN5] coordination sphere. The tubes are square with crystallographic dimensions of 10.3 x 10.0 A. The tubes are further linked together through weak interpolymer C-H...F hydrogen bonding interactions into a novel H-bonded three-dimensional network containing square tubes, in which uncoordinated PF(6)(-) counterions and chloroform guest molecules are located. Compound 6 ([Ag(mu-C(6)H(6)N(2)O)](SO(3)CF(3)), monoclinic, P2(1)/c; a = 12.3435(6) A, b = 20.3548(10) A, c = 9.0861(5) A, Z = 8) was obtained by combination of AgSO(3)CF(3) and L6 in a methylene chloride/benzene mixed solvent system. In 6, 2-acetylpyrazine, which was generated from the hydrolysis reaction of L6 in the presence of CF(3)SO(3)(-) and a small quantity of water in solvent, chelates the Ag(I) centers through the carbonyl O-donor, and the vicinal pyrazine N-donor, furthermore, uses the para-N atoms to link other Ag(I) centers into one-dimensional zigzag chains. The triflate anions link the chains into a three-dimensional network by somewhat long Ag.O contacts.     

Synthesis,structural characterization,and photocatalytic study of transition metal coordination polymers constructed from mixed ligands

Three 3-D coordination polymers, [Cu(cca)(4,4′-bipy)]_n (1), [Co₃(pda)₃(1,10′-phen)₂]_n (2), and [Co(pda)(1,10′-phen)]_n (3), have been synthesized from 4-carboxycinnamic acid (cca), 1,4′-phenylenediacrylic acid (pda), 4,4′-bipyridine (4,4′-bipy), 1,10′-phenanthroline (1,10′-phen), and Cu and Co salts under different conditions. The X-ray crystal structures of these three complexes are presented. Complex 1 exhibits a threefold 3-D α-Po interpenetration network. Complex 2 with a 3-D framework with six-connected single α-Po framework constructed from Co₃ unit has been synthesized and characterized. Complex 3 shows a 3-D framework with bcu topology composed of 1-D rod-shaped secondary building units. Furthermore, the photocatalytic properties of 2 were studied. When excited by UV light, 2 exhibits photocatalytic activity, in 300?min, about 71% Rhodamine B decomposes.     

Coordination polymers derived from magnesium and barium complexes of redox-active ligands

The reactions of monomeric complexes [(dpp-bian)M(THF)_n](M = Mg, n = 3; M = Ba, n = 5; dpp-bian = 1,2-bis[(2,6-di-isopropylphenyl)imino]acenaphthene) with 4,4'-bipyridine (4,4'-bipy) in THF proceed with electron transfer from dpp- bian2– to 4,4'-bipy0 to afford 1D coordination polymers [(dpp-bian)M(4,4'-bipy)(THF)_n]_m (M = Mg, n = 1; M = Ba, n = 2) that contain simultaneously radical anion ligands dpp-bian– and 4,4'-bipy . Addition of DME to coordination polymer [(dpp-bian)Mg(4,4'-bipy)(THF)_n]_m results in fragmentation of polymeric chains to give dinuclear magnesium species [{(dpp-bian)Mg(DME)}₂(4,4'-bipy)]. Barium analogue [{(dpp-bian)Ba(DME)₂}₂(4,4'-bipy)] has been prepared by reacting of complex [(dpp-bian)Ba(DME)2.5] with 4,4'-bipy in DME.     

Organometallic polymers. XV. Synthesis and characterization of some ferrocene-containing oxysilane polymers from bis(dimethylamino)silanes

Three bis(dimethylamino)silane monomers have been polymerized with 1,1'-bis-(hydroxymethyl)ferrocene to give ferrocene-containing polyoxysilanes I and II. They were bis(dimethylamino)dimethylsilane (III), bis(dimethylamino)diphenylsilane (IV), and 1,4-bis(N,N-dimethylaminodimethylsilyl)benzene (V). Mixing of the diol and III or IV at O°C followed by heating resulted in polymerization to higher molecular weights than when the monomers were initially mixed at higher temperatures. At higher temperatures the formation of monomeric cyclic products seriously competed with polymerization, and the five atom bridged derivative, 3-sila-2,4-dioxa-3,3diphenyl[5]ferrocenophane (VI) was isolated in good yield. The use of silane V, where cyclization is not expected to compete, led to higher polymer yields and molecular weights. The polymers were low melting and I (R = C₆H₅) could be cast into films and weak fibers were drawn from its melt. The polymers were sensitive to hydrolytic decomposition; those containing Si-CH₃ linkages were completely hydrolyzed in refluxing THF-H₂O (10:1) in 1 hr. The polymers were characterized by viscosity studies, gel-permeation chromatography, and infrared and NMR spectroscopy.     

三个二羧酸配体配位聚合物的合成、结构表征和荧光性质

以羧酸配体 2,2''-(1,4-亚苯基双(亚苯基))双(硫二基)二苯甲酸(H₂L¹)和 2,2''-(2,3,5,6-四甲基-1,4-亚苯基)双(亚甲基）双(硫二基)二苯甲酸(H₂L²)分别与金属盐反应,通过溶剂热方法合成了 3个配位聚合物：{[Ni(L¹)(H₂O)₄]·2H₂O}_n (1)、[Zn(L¹)(DMA)₂]_n(2)和[Co(L²)(DMF)₂]_n (3),其中DMA=N,N-二甲基乙酰胺,DMF=N,N-二甲基甲酰胺。对配合物1~3进行了单晶X射线衍射、元素分析、红外光谱、热重分析、粉末X射线衍射和固体紫外可见光谱测试和表征。单晶X射线衍射表明：3个配合物均为一维锯齿形链状结构,并通过氢键作用形成三维骨架,且配体均表现为反式构象。此外,对配合物2固态荧光性质进行了研究。     

Ditopic hydridoborates and hydridoboranes: bridging ligands in coordination polymers and versatile hydroboration reagents

Single crystals of the meta- and para-phenylene-bridged ditopic trihydridoborates (Li(THF)(2))(2)[m-C(6)H(4)(BH(3))(2)] and (Li(THF)(2))(2)[p-C(6)H(4)(BH(3))(2)] have been prepared and investigated by X-ray crystallography. The compounds turned out to be coordination polymers in which each trihydridoborate substituent is connected with one trihydridoborate substituent of a neighbouring monomer via two bridging Li(THF)(2)(+) ions. (Li(THF)(2))(2)[m-C(6)H(4)(BH(3))(2)] and (Li(THF)(2))(2)[p-C(6)H(4)(BH(3))(2)] suffer from poor solubility in all common non-protic solvents. Thus, a more soluble derivative of (Li(THF)(2))(2)[p-C(6)H(4)(BH(3))(2)], equipped with n-hexyl groups at the positions 2 and 5 of the phenylene ring, has been used for all further investigations (i.e., compound Li(2)[6]). Treatment of Li(2)[6] with Me(3)SiCl in the presence of excess N(Me)(2)Et leads to the abstraction of one hydride ion per boron atom under formation of the ditopic amine-borane adduct p-C(6)H(2)(n-hexyl)(2)(BH(2)-N(Me)(2)Et)(2) (7). The compound turned out to be an efficient hydroboration reagent both for internal olefins (i.e., 1,5-cyclooctadiene) and terminal alkynes (i.e., tert-butyl acetylene) to give p-C(6)H(2)(n-hexyl)(2)(9-BBN)(2) (8; 9-BBN = 9-borabicyclo[3.3.1]nonyl) and p-C(6)H(2)(n-hexyl)(2)(B(C(H)=C(H)tBu)(2))(2) (9), respectively.     

三个二羧酸配体配位聚合物的合成、结构表征和荧光性质

以羧酸配体2,2''-（1,4-亚苯基双（亚甲基））双（硫二基）二苯甲酸（H₂L¹）和2,2''-（2,3,5,6-四甲基-1,4-亚苯基）双（亚甲基）双（硫二基）二苯甲酸（H₂L²）分别与金属盐反应,通过溶剂热方法合成了3个配位聚合物：{[Ni（L¹）（H₂O）₄]·2H₂O}_n （1）、[Zn（L¹）（DMA）₂]_n （2）和[Co（L²）（DMF）₂]_n （3）,其中DMA=N,N-二甲基乙酰胺,DMF=N,N-二甲基甲酰胺。对配合物1~3进行了单晶X射线衍射、元素分析、红外光谱、热重分析、粉末X射线衍射和固体紫外可见光谱测试和表征。单晶X射线衍射表明：3个配合物均为一维锯齿形链状结构,并通过氢键作用形成三维骨架,且配体均表现为反式构象。此外,对配合物2固态荧光性质进行了研究。     

Syntheses and structural characterization of inifinite coordination polymers from bipyridyl ligands and zinc salts

The reaction of ZnSiF₆·6H₂O with 4,4′-dipyridyldisulfide (4-PDS) in CH₃OH afforded the complex [Zn(4-PDS)₂(SiF₆)·3CH₃OH] _n , 1, while the reaction of Zn(ClO₄)₂·6H₂O with l,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethane (bpa) in CH₃OH gave the complex [Zn(bpa)₂(ClO₄)₂·CH₃OH] _n , 2. The 4-DPS ligand in 1 is coordinated to the metal centers through both nitrogen atoms to form a 3-D open channel and the distorted octahedral coordination geometry at each zinc center is completed by a pair of trans-F-bonded hexafluorosilicate molecule. Compound 2, the channel-type 1-D chains are interlinked through C–H···O interaction to form 3-D structure with large cavities that are occupied by the methanol molecules.     

Synthesis,characterization and property study of new coordination polymers constructed from flexible dicarboxylates and bidentate nitrogen mixed ligands

Five new coordination polymers, [Cd(1,2′-cy)_0.5(bix)H₂O]_n (1), [Cd₂(1,2′-cy)₂(1,10′-phen)₂(H₂O)₂] (2), {[Co(1,2-cy)(2,2′-bipy)(H₂O)₂]·2H₂O}_n (3) {[Cd(succ)(1,10′-phen)H₂O]·H₂O}_n (4), and {[Cd(succ)(2,2′-bipy)H₂O]·2H₂O}_n (5) (1,2-cy = 4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboxylate, succ = succinic acid, bix = 1,4-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene, 1,10′-phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, 2,2′-bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine), have been synthesized and characterized by single-crystallographic X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 shows a two-dimensional covalent layer structure. Complex 2 exhibits a two-dimensional supramolecular layer network composed from discrete fundamental units. Complex 3 exhibits a one-dimensional covalent chain-like structure, which further extends to a two-dimensional supramolecular structure with hydrogen bonding and π-π interactions respectively. Complexes 4 and 5 show three-dimensional supramolecular networks composed from one-dimensional chain-like covalent structures. Furthermore, the magnetic property of complex 3 and fluorescent properties of complexes 1, 2, 4 and 5 have also been studied.     

Synthesis and characterization of highly conjugated, chiral bridging ligands

This paper describes the synthesis of four chiral derivatives of the electronically highly conjugated tetra-2-pyridylpyrazine (TPPZ) bridging ligand, which are denoted (R)- and (S)-4,5- and 5,6-pineno-tetra-2-pyridylpyrazine (PTPPZ). Preparation of these ligands was undertaken through the use of commercially available, enantiomerically pure (1R)- and (1S)-alpha-pinene, which was functionalized and subsequently employed in a Krohnke pyridine synthesis involving a furan-substituted pyridinium salt to yield a chiral, furan-substituted pyridyl intermediate. Oxidative degradation and subsequent reduction of this furan led to a chiral, substituted 2-pyridylaldehyde, which underwent a pyridoin condensation followed by cyclization to produce the final PTPPZ ligands.     

Synthesis and crystal structures of two nickel coordination polymers generated from asymmetric malate ligand

Two nickel coordination polymers [Ni(H₂O)(C₄H₄O₅)]·H₂O 1 and [Ni(H₂O)(mal)(phen)] 2, have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystal data for 1: C₄H₈O₇Ni, monoclinic Cc, , , , , Z=4. Crystal data for 2: C₁₆H₁₄N₂O₆Ni, orthorhombic Pna2₁, , , , Z=4. Compound 1 is constructed from [Ni(H₂O)(C₄H₄O₅)] sheets pillared through β-carboxylate groups into a 3D framework, which exhibits a diamond-like network. Compound 2 exhibits a 3D supramolecular network. To our knowledge, compound 1 represents the first diamond-like topology in the system of metal-malate. Other characterizations by elemental analysis, IR and TG are also described. The magnetic behavior of compound 1 has been studied.     

Effect of bis-triazole based secondary ligands on the structure of coordination polymers generated from terephthalic acid

Reactions of Zn/Cd(ClO₄)₂·6H₂O and terephthalic acid (H₂BDC) with three bis-triazole ligands afforded three coordination polymers under solvothermal conditions, {[Zn(BDC)(L1)]·H₂BDC}_n (1), {[Zn(BDC)(L2)_0.5]·H₂O}_n (2), and {[Cd₂(BDC)₂(L3)(DMF)(H₂O)₂]·2H₂O]}_n (3) (L1 = bis(4-(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)phenyl)methane, L2 = bis(4-(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)phenyl)ethane, and L3 = 1,4-bis(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)benzene). Solid 1 displayed a 2-D structure which contained two kinds of rings. Both 2 and 3 were 3-D threefold interpenetrating frameworks. Solid 2 showed a α–Po-related net, while 3 exhibited an acs-related network with a binuclear node. Furthermore, the photoluminescent properties of 1–3 were investigated.     

Organometallic polymers. XXIX. Synthesis and characterization of ferrocene-containing siloxane polymers from bis(dimethylamino)silane–disilanol condensation

A new monomer, 1,1′-bis(dimethylaminodimethylsilyl)ferrocene, was synthesized by two routes and polymerized with three aryl disilanols: dihydroxydiphenylsilane, 1,4-bis(hydroxydimethylsilyl)benzene, and 4,4′-bis(hydroxydimethylsilyl)biphenyl, yielding three different polysiloxanes. Melt polymerizations carried out at 1 torr pressure and 100°C resulted in the highest molecular weight polymers. Intramolecular cyclization competed with intermolecular chain extension in polymerization of the bis(aminosilane) with dihydroxydiphenylsilane, resulting in isolation of a bridged derivative, 1,3,5-trisila-2,4-dioxa-1,1,5,5-tetramethyl-3,3-diphenyl[5]ferrocenophane. Cyclization did not compete significantly during the formation of polymers from this bisaminosilane and the two remaining diols, as evidenced by higher yields and greater molecular weights. These polymers could be cast as tough flexible films, and fibers could be drawn from their melts. TGA and DSC data showed the polymer formed from 1,1′-bis(dimethylaminodimethylsilyl)ferrocene and 1,4-bis(hydroxydimethylsilyl)benzene to be at least as thermally stable as an arylene siloxane polymer which differed from the ferrocenylsiloxane structure only in the replacement of the ferrocene moiety with a p-substituted phenylene linkage. The ferrocene-containing polymers were generally hydrolytically stable under conditions of refluxing THF–H₂O(10 : 1) for 1 hr. The polymer-forming reaction was found to follow second-order kinetics, and the specific rate constants for formation of two of the polymers were measured.