Hydrothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Properties of a Novel 2-D Grid-like Cd^Ⅱ Metal-organic Framework

1 INTRODUCTION The design and synthesis of metal-organic frame- work structures have been extensively studied owing to the potential discovery of novel functional ma- terials to be applied in the areas of absorption, ca- talysis, optics sensors, magnetism and molecular recognition[1～5]. The generation of supramolecular frameworks rests on the coordination geometry of metal ion, structural characteristics of organic ligand, solvent system and counter ion[6～10]. The most useful strategy to…     

Synthesis,Structure,and Magnetic Property of One Snake-shaped Copper（Ⅱ）-organic Compound：Cu[Cu_2（PP）_2]（CBPC）_2]·2（H_2O）

One novel copper(II)-organic compound,namely Cu[Cu2(PP)2](CBPC)2]·2(H2O)(1,H2CBPC = 1-[(2'-carboxybiphenyl-4-yl)methyl]-2-propylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid,HPP = 3-(2-pyridyl)pyrazole),was designed and synthesized under hydrothermal conditions.X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that two Cu(II)ions in the quasi-planar dimmer of [Cu2(PP)2] are linked by the carboxylate oxygen atoms on the phenyl ring and the imidazole ring,respectively,yielding one snake-shaped structure.Magnetic measurements reveal that compound 1 shows the strongly antiferromagnetic property.Crystal data of 1:C58H52Cu3N10O10,Mr = 1239.72,monoclinic,P21/c,a = 14.900(7),b = 15.029(7),c = 12.308(6),β = 102.519(9)o,V = 2691(2)3,Z = 2,Dc = 1.530 g/cm3,F(000)= 1274,μ = 1.246 mm-1,R = 0.0416,wR = 0.0780(I > 2σ(I))and S = 0.999.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel Hexanuclear Copper（Ⅱ） Complex：[Cu_6（DPPZ）_4（btc）_4（H_2O）_8]·5H_2O

A new hexanuclear copper(Ⅱ) complex,[Cu 6 (DPPZ) 4 (btc) 4 (H 2 O) 8 ]·5H 2 O (1,DPPZ=dipyrido[3,2-a:2,3-c]phenazine,H 3 btc=1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid),has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction,elemental analyses,IR,and thermogravimetric analysis.Its crystal structure is of triclinic system,space group P1 with a=12.489(4),b=14.234(5),c=14.484(5),α=82.848(4),β=79.399(4),γ=73.646(4)°,V=2421.2(13) 3,Z=1,Cu 6 C 108 H 78 N 16 O 37,M r=2573.17,D c=1.752 g/cm 3,μ=1.398 mm-1,F(000)=1308,GOOF=1.011,the final R=0.0495 and wR=0.1030 for 5420 observed reflections with I > 2σ(Ⅰ).In 1,four btc 3ligands act as bridges between six neighboring Cu atoms to form an unusual hexanuclear copper cluster.The clusters are further connected by two types of O-H···O and O-H···N hydrogen bonds,generating a three-dimensional supramolecular structure.In addition,intermolecular and intramolecular π-π stacking interactions further consolidate the three-dimensional supramolecular framework of 1.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Properties of a Novel Polyoxometalate {[Cu~Ⅱ(1,10-phen)]_2[PMo~Ⅵ_(11)Mo~ⅤO_(40)]} [Cu~Ⅰ(C_8N_4H_6)(C_9H_6NO)(H_2O)]

A new pseudo three-dimensional framework structure of the title compound {[CuⅡ(1,10-phen)]2[PMoⅥ11MoⅤO40]}[CuⅠ(C8N4H6)(C9H6NO)(H2O)](1) has been prepared by the hydrothermal method for the first time and characterized by elemental analyses,X-ray single-crystal diffraction and IR spectra.1 consists of two building blocks,one {[CuⅡ(1,10-phen)]2[PMoⅥ11MoⅤO40]} and one [CuⅠ(C8N4H6)(C9H6NO)(H2O)] coordinated group.Singlecrystal X-ray diffraction revealed that 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group P2/c with a=13.498(4),b=12.890(3),c=21.465(8),β=97.314o,V=3704(2)3,Mr=2693.61,Z=2,Dc=2.415 Mg/m3,μ=2.915 mm-1,F(000)=2562,S=1.009,the final R=0.0583 and wR=0.1406 for 5129 observed reflections with I2σ(I).Furthermore,compound 1 shows strong fluorescent properties in the solid state at room temperature.The electrochemical behavior of 1 has also been studied by cyclic voltammograms.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Topology Analysis of One Novel Interpenetrated 2D Cobalt Coordination Polymer, {[Co(HTCB)(4,4'-btb)]·H_2O}_n

One novel cobalt coordination polymer, {[Co(HTCB)(4,4'-btb)]·H2O}n(1, H3TCB= 1,3,5-tris(4-carboxyphenyl)benzene, 4,4'-btb = 4,4'-bis(1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)biphenyl), has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, powder X-ray diffraction(PXRD), and thermogravimetric(TG) analyses. X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that complex 1 is a 2D 2-fold interpenetrated {44,62}-sql [Co(HTCB)(4,4'-btb)] sheet based on the 1D [Co(HTCB)]n chains and1 D [Co(4,4'-btb)]n chains. The crystal of 1 crystallizes in triclinic, space group P 1 with a =9.529(12), b = 13.914(16), c = 14.906(17), V = 1903(4) 3, Z = 2, C45H34N6CoO7, Mr = 829.71,Dc = 1.448 g/cm3, F(000) = 858 and μ(MoKα) = 0.514 mm-1. The final R = 0.0655 and wR = 0.1136 for 6603 observed reflections with I 2σ(I) and R = 0.1136 and wR = 0.1747 for all data.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a One-dimensional Copper（Ⅱ） Complex

A metal-organic coordination polymer [Cu(cbba)2(bix)]n(Hcbba = 2-(4'-chlorine-benzoyl)-benzoic acid,bix = 1,4-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-benzene) 1 has been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis,IR,TG,UV and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Blue crystals crystallize in the monoclinic system,space group C2/c with a = 26.127(3),b = 10.6143(14),c = 14.5676(19) ,β = 111.289(2),V = 3764.3(8) 3,C42H30Cl2CuN4O6,Mr = 821.14,Dc = 1.449 g/cm3,F(000) = 1684,Z = 4,μ(MoKα) = 0.777 mm 1,the final R = 0.0528 and wR = 0.1200 for 2241 observed reflections(I > 2(I)).The structure of 1 exhibits a one-dimensional chain-like structure.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Thermal Stability of a Novel Water Cluster [Mn(phen)_2·H_2O·Cl]·p-FBA·3H_2O

A novel water cluster [Mn(phen)2·H2O·Cl]·p-FBA·3H2O (p-FBA = p-fluorobenzoic acid and phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) was synthesized by the hydrothermal reaction of MnCl2 with p-FBA and phen at 150 ℃ and characterized by elemental analysis,IR spectra and TG. Its crystal structure was determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction study. The crystal belongs to the triclinic system,space group P1,with a = 10.5768(1),b = 11.5960(1),c = 12.9916(2) ,α = 101.816(2),β = 95.397(2),γ = 103.052(2)o,V = 1502.8(3) 3,Z = 2,Dc = 1.463 g/cm3,R = 0.0399 and wR = 0.0997. The crystal structure shows that the manganese(Ⅱ ) ion is six-coordinated by four nitrogen atoms,one chloride ion and one oxygen atom forming a distorted octahedral coordination geometry. The structure includes three acyclically connected water molecules and one coordinated water molecule thus forming a (H2O)4 water cluster. This water pattern forms a cross-linked discrete ring. The steady (H2O)4 is further extended into a cage-like structure by the hydrogen-bonding interaction formed by dissociative aqua molecule and Cl-ligand. The dimer structure is further extended into a one-dimensional (1D) structure through C-H···O interaction. π···π Stacking interaction among adjacent phen aromatic rings further stabilizes the crystal structure.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Property of a Binuclear Copper Complex [Cu_2L_2(pht)_2]_2·H_2O

A new binuclear copper complex, [Cu2L2(pht)2]2·H2O(Hpht = 5,5-diphenylhydantoin, i.e. phenytoin; L = 2-diethylaminoethanol), has been synthesized by the solvothermal method, and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 31.918(3), b = 12.9222(15), c = 19.868(2) , β = 98.762(2)o, V = 8098.8(16) 3, Dc = 1.429 Mg/m3, Z = 4, F(000) = 3640, μ = 1.107 mm-1, R = 0.0560 and wR = 0.1276(I 2(I)). Each copper(Ⅱ) in a molecule is coordinated with N and O atoms from ligand L and N atom from ligand Hpht in a tetradentate manner. Moreover, two copper(Ⅱ) centers are bridged by two O atoms of hydroxyl groups from two L ligands to form a slightly distorted binuclear {Cu2O2} diamond configuration. In addition, the interaction of this complex with calf thymus DNA(CT-DNA) was investigated by UV-vis spectrum and viscometry, and the complex may bind to DNA through intercalation.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel Compound:[Nd_3(OH)_7(O_2CC_6H_4SO_3)(H_2O)]_n·nH_2O with a Pillar-layered Structure

A novel Nd(Ⅲ) compound,[Nd3(OH)7(O2CC6H4SO3)(H2O)]n·nH2O 1,has been synthesized by the hydrothermal reaction of Nd2O3 and 3-sulfobenzoic acid monosodium salt. It was characterized by IR spectroscopy,elemental analysis,thermogravimetric analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P21/c with a = 13.024(3),b = 10.961(2),c = 12.792(3) ,β = 91.271(3)°,V = 1825.6(7) 3,Z = 4,Mr = 787.97,Dc = 2.867 g/cm3,μ = 8.584 mm-1,F(000) = 1460,S = 1.035,R = 0.0442 and wR = 0.1166 (I 2σ(I)). In this compound,the cross-linkage of Nd atoms by bridging hydroxy groups results in a Nd-O inorganic 200 layer,and such layers are linked by the 3-O3S-C6H4-CO2 dianions into a pillar-layered structure. The lattice water molecules are located in the cavity.     

Synthesis,Structure, and Luminescent and Dielectric Properties of a Novel 1D Chain Zinc(Ⅱ) Complex {[Zn(DCImPyO)·(H_2O)_2·]·H_3O}_n

Under hydrothermal conditions, 4-(4,5-dicarboxy-1H-imidazol-2-yl)pyridine 1-oxide (H3DCImPyO) reacted with ZnCl2 to give the 1D chain complex {[Zn(DCImPyO)·(H2O)2·]·H3O}n (1). Single-crystal X-ray determination shows that complex 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2 1 /c with a=9.488(2), b=13.247(3), c=12.959(4) , β=126.716(19)°, Z=4, V=1305.6(6) 3 , C10H11N3O8Zn, D c=1.865 g/cm3 , M r=366.61, λ(MoKa)=0.71073 , μ=1.930 mm -1 , F(000)=744, R=0.0472 and wR=0.1487. Fluorescent analysis showed an intense emission band at 422 nm when the exciting radiation was set at 378 nm. Dielectric constant of complex 1 was measured at different frequencies with temperature variation.     

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.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Thermal Stability Properties of the Complex [Cd_2(phen)_2(C_(14)H_(11)O_3)_4(CH_3CH_2OH)]·(CH_3OH)·(H_2O)

A dinuclear cadmium complex [Cd2(phen)2(C14H11O3)4(CH3CH2OH)]·(CH3OH)·(H2O) has been synthesized with benzilic acid and 1,10-phenanthroline by hydrothermal method.The crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction with crystal parameters as follows:triclinic system with space group P1,a = 1.21298(10),b = 1.32586(11),c = 2.4815(2) nm,α = 76.2630(10),β = 81.4500(10),γ = 69.1700(10)o,V = 3.6143(5) nm3,Dc = 1.438 g/cm3,Z = 1,F(000) = 1600,the final GOOF = 0.937,R = 0.0521 and wR = 0.1328.In the title complex,the dinuclear structure is defined by carboxyl oxygen atoms adopting a monodentate bridged coordination mode.The coordination environment of Cd(Ⅱ) ion is CdO4N2,giving a distorted octahedral coordination geometry.TG analysis shows that the title complex is stable under 140 ℃.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Water-induced Reversible Crystal-to-amorphous Transformation Property of [{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H_2O)_2}·3H_2O]_n

A novel NiII complex [{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2}·3H2O]n 1 (H2IBG = isophthaloylbisglycine and 4,4'-bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine) has been synthesized and characterized by singlecrystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR spectra and thermogravimetric analysis. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P2/c with a = 15.5420(7), b = 22.4344(1), c = 8.3455(5), β = 101.538(3)o, V = 2670.1(7)3, Z = 4, C22H32N4NiO13, Mr = 619.23, Dc = 1.443 g/cm3, F(000) = 1296.0, μ(MoKα) = 0.750 mm-1, the final R = 0.0570 and wR = 0.1445 for 2296 observed reflections with I 2σ(I). In the structure, the NiII metal center is coordinated in an octahedral environment arranged by two water molecules, two carboxylate oxygen atoms and two nitrogen atoms from two 4,4'-bipy ligands. Thermal decomposition and powder X-ray diffraction results indicate that the transformation from the crystal form, [{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2}·3H2O]n, to the amorphous powder, Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2, is reversible, so the latter form may be utilized as an absorbing agent for water and water vapor.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Heterometallic Chain Coordination Polymer:{[Ni_2Mn_2L_2(CH_3CH_2OH)(H_2O)]·CH_3OH·2H_2O}_n

A chain-like coordination polymer with the chemical formula of {[Ni2Mn2L2(CH3CH2OH)-(H2O)]·CH3OH·2H2O}n has been synthesized by the assembly reaction of K2NiL·H2O and Mn(OAC)2·4H2O with a 1:1 mole ratio in methanol,where OAC-=CH3COO-and H4L=2-hydroxy-3-[(E)-({2-[(2-hydroxybenzoyl)imino]ethyl}imino)methyl]benzoic acid.The crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.It belongs to the triclinic system,space group P1,with a=9.9464(8),b=13.4718(11),c=14.3877(12),α=87.1930(10),β=85.4280(10),γ=74.6470(10)°,V=1852.4(3)3,Z=2,Dc=1.807g/cm3,Mr=1008.03,λ(MoKα)=0.71073,μ(MoKα)=1.794 mm-1,F(000)=1032,R=0.0527 and wR=0.1284(Ⅰ2σ(Ⅰ)).The compound exhibits a chain-like structure formed by dissymmetrical tetranuclear units.     

Hydrothermal Syntheses and Structural Characterizations of Two ML-Containing Polyoxomolybdates:[Cu~Ⅱ_2(HL)_3]_2[Mo_8O_(26)]·(H_2O)_4 and [Ni~Ⅱ(HL)_3]_2(Mo_8O_(26))·(H_2O)_3(HL=3-(2-Pyridyl)pyrazole)

Two new polyoxomolybdate compounds,namely CuII2(HL)3]2[Mo8O26]·(H2O)4(1) and [NiII(HL)3]2(Mo8O26)·(H2O)3(2)(HL = 3-(2-pyridyl)pyrazole),were designed and synthesized under hydrothermal conditions.X-ray diffraction analyses reveal that compound 1 consists of one β-Mo8O264-cluster and a Cu2 dimer which is built from two Cu(II) ions linked by three 3-(2-pyridyl)pyrazole ligands.Compound 2 is generated by two kinds of polyoxomolybdate clusters of α-[Mo8O26]4-and β-[Mo8O26]4-.In complexes 1 and 2,the multi-dimensional frameworks are con-structed with the help of hydrogen-bonding links between the terminaloxygen atoms of [Mo8O26]4-,water molecules,and 3-(2-pyridyl)pyrazole ligands.Crystal data of 1:C24H25Cu2Mo4N9O15,Mr = 1190.37,monoclinic,space group P21/c,a = 10.850(2),b = 18.510(4),c = 17.230(3) ,β = 100.57(3)°,V = 3401.6(12) 3,Z = 4,Dc = 2.324 g/cm3,F(000) = 2312,μ = 2.742 mm-1,R = 0.0302 and wR = 0.0775(Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ));Crystal data for 2:C48H48Mo8N18Ni2O29,Mr = 2225.98,monoclinic,space group P21/n,a = 20.799(2),b = 14.7970(13),c = 23.141(2) ,β = 91.6180(10)°,V = 7119.0(11) 3,Z = 4,Dc = 2.077 g/cm3,F(000) = 4344,μ = 1.968 mm-1,R = 0.0309 and wR = 0.0696(Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ)).     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Characterization of a New Keggin Polyoxometalate {[Ag~I(4,4’-bipy)]_3[PW_(12)O_(40)]}·(4,4’-bipy)

A novel polyoxometalate {[AgI(4,4'-bipy)]3[PW12O40]}·(4,4'-bipy)·4H2O 1 has been synthesized hydrothermally and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal of 1 belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1 with a = 11.3710(17), b = 12.0701(16), c = 13.1061(12) , α = 112.838(3), β = 94.545(6), γ = 99.526(4)°, V = 1614.4(4) 3, Mr = 3825.40, Z = 1, Dc = 3.935, μ = 22.289mm-1, F(000) = 1692, the final R = 0.0507 and wR = 0.1054. X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that the molecular structure of 1 consists of three coordinated cations [AgI(4,4'-bipy)]+, a polyanion unit [PW12O40]3-, and a discrete 4,4′-bipy molecule. Significantly, there exist two crystallographically independent silver(I) centers in 1 and all [AgI(4,4'-bipy)]+ cations are linked with each other to form a one-dimensional Ag-4,4'-bipy polymer chain. The neighboring polymer chains are further interconnected to form a 3D framework by the covalent effect of silver atoms and terminal oxygen atoms of the polyanion. The electrochemical behaviors of 1 have also been studied in detail by cyclic voltammograms.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Structure of One New Polyoxotungsate [Ni(trien)]_4[Ni_4(H_2O)_2(HPW_9O_(34))_2]·4H_2O

One new sandwich-type tetra-nickel substituted polyoxotungsate,[Ni(trien)]4-[Ni4(H2O)2(HPW9O34)2]·4H2O(1,trien=triethylenetetramine),has been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by IR,elemental analysis,TGA,and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.Crystal data for 1:triclinic,space group P with a=13.279(3),b=13.816(3),c=14.494(4),α=95.403(1),β=113.173(4),γ=93.809(3)o,V=2418.0(10)3,Z=1 and Dc=3.861 g/cm3.X-ray crystallographic study shows that compound 1 is a relatively rare inorganic-organic hybrid polyoxo tungstate constructed from sandwich Ni-substituted polyoxo-anions and nickel complexes.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Photoluminescence of [Sm（PCA）_3（H_2O）_2]_n·6nH_2O

A new one-dimensional (1-D) compound [Sm(PCA)3(H2O)2]n·6nH2O (1, HPCA=pyrazinecarboxylic acid) has been synthesized via hydrothermal reaction and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in the Pbca space group of orthorhombic system with a=19.465(3), b=12.034(4), c=19.842(4) , V=4648(2)3, C15H25N6O14Sm, Mr=663.76, Dc=1.897 g/cm3, S=1.023, μ(MoKα)=2.610 mm-1, F(000)=2648, R=0.0239 and wR=0.0616. Compound 1 is characteristic of an infinite 1-D chain-like structure with the samarium atoms locating at an environment of a monocapped square antiprism. The [Sm(PCA)3(H2O)2]n chains and the lattice water molecules interconnect together through π-π interactions and hydrogen bonding interactions to yield a 3-D supramolecular framework. Photoluminescent investigation reveals that the title compound displays an emission in the greenish blue region.     

A Novel Neodymium-tartrate Complex with Distinctive Rare Topology：Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure

One novel neodymium-tartrate complex exhibiting distinctive rare topology,name-ly,[Nd(TTA)1.5(H2O)]·H2O(1,H2TTA = tartaric acid),was successfully synthesized by the reaction of neodymium-oxide with H2TTA under hydrothermal conditions.Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that 1 belongs to the monoclinic system,space group P21/c with a = 6.0357(13),b = 7.6106(17),c = 24.389(5) ,β = 100.136(5)°,V = 1102.8(4) 3,Z = 4,Dc = 2.423 g·cm-3,μ = 4.763 mm-1,F(000) = 776,the final R = 0.0689 and wR = 0.2191.In complex 1,the 2D layer consisting of μ4-ligands and 4-connected Nd(III) centers is a rare example of uni-nodal net of(42.64) topology.The 2D layers are further connected by μ2-TTA2-ligands to give a 3D(42.64)(42.67.8) topological structure,where the Nd(III) atoms act as rare 5-connected topological blocks.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Luminescence of a New Zn(Ⅱ) Dimer: [Zn(bpdc)(L)]_2·4H_2O

A new dimeric compound, [Zn(bpdc)(L)]2·4H2O(1, L = 11-fluoro-dipyrido[3,2-a:2',3'-c]phenazine and bpdc = 1,1'-biphenyl-2,2'-dicarboxylate), has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c with a = 23.671(5), b = 22.547(5), c = 13.741(3), β = 123.47(3)o, V = 6118(2) 3, Z = 4, C66H44Cl2F2N8O12Zn2, Mr = 1380.73, Dc = 1.499 g/cm3, F(000) = 2816, μ(MoKa) = 0.949 mm-1, R = 0.0572 and wR = 0.1620. In 1, Zn1 and the symmetry formed Zn1 ions are connected by four bridging bidentate carboxylate groups from two independent bpdc anions to yield a binuclear unit with the Zn···Zn separation by bpdc anions of 4.168. Two L ligands are located on both sides of the dimer in chelating bidentate modes. The lateral L ligands from neighboring dimers are paired through strong π-π interactions to result in a fascinating 1D ladder-like supramolecular array. In addition, neighboring supramolecular ladders are packed each other to yield a 3D supramolecular architecture with a 1D channel.