Novel Assembly of a Cyanide-Bridged Copper(II)–Nickel(II) Binuclear Complex with a Copper(II) Macrocyclic Ligand

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A mononuclear fragment [Cu(L)Cl]ClO₄ (1) and a cyano-bridged Cu^II–Ni^II binuclear complex [CuL][Ni(CN)₄]·0.25H₂O (2) (L = 1,3,6,8,11,14-hexaazatricyclo[12.2.1.18,11]-octadecane), have been prepared and characterized. X-ray single crystal analyses indicate that the both complexes crystallize in the monoclinic crystalline system. The complex of 1 in P1n1 space group with unit cell constants a = 6.1176(6) ?, b = 11.9147(10) ?, c = 12.2041(12) ?, β = 98.816(5)° and 2 in the P2₁/n space group with unit cell constants a = 8.1419(13) ?, b = 14.695(2) ?, c = 16.863(3) ?, β = 98.375(2)° have been revealed. The complex 2 assumes a binuclear structure in which the nickel(II) ion is in a square planar environment and the copper(II) is in a square-prism geometry environment.     

A New Microporous Hydrogen-Bonding Framework Constructed from 1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-5-Thioacetatetetrazole

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The new complex with flexible heterocyclic carboxylate ligand, [Ba(HL⁻)₂(H₂O)₃]·H₂O (H₂L = 1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-5-thioacetatetetrazole), were synthesized and structurally determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The complex belongs to the monoclinic system, space group C2/c. The center Ba(II) is nine-coordinated by six carboxylate oxygen atoms from four HL-ligands and three water molecules in a distorted monocapped square trans-prism geometry. The ligand serves as a bridge to link two adjacent Ba(II) atoms into a chain structure which are further assembled into the final three-dimensional supramolecular architecture with microporous open channel via hydrogen bonds.     

The Crystal Structure of {[Pt(9S3)Cl<Subscript>2</Subscript>]<Subscript>2</Subscript>[Pt(9S3)<Subscript>2</Subscript>]}Cl<Subscript>2</Subscript>·4H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O: An Improved Synthesis of [Pt(9S3)Cl<Subscript>2</Subscript>]

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We wish to report the crystal structure for a solid-state solution, {[Pt(9S3)Cl₂]₂[Pt(9S3)₂]}Cl₂·4H₂O (1), which contains two different complexes of Pt(II) with the trithiacrown 9S3 (1,4,7-trithiacyclononane). One complex [Pt(9S3)Cl₂] is neutral and contains a Pt(II) center with a single 9S3 ligand and two coordinated chloro ligands. The second Pt(II) complex is a dication and contains two coordinated 9S3 ligands and two non-coordinating chloride anions. There are two crystallographically equivalent [Pt(9S3)Cl₂] complexes present for every single [Pt(9S3)₂]²⁺ cation. Four water solvent molecules are also present. In the neutral complex ([Pt(9S3)Cl₂], the Pt(II) center is surrounded by a cis-[S₂Cl₂ + S₁] ligand environment formed by the two chloro ligands and two of the three sulfur atoms from the 9S3 ligand. These two sulfurs are positioned 2.225(2) and 2.242(2) ? from the Pt(II), but the third sulfur shows a long distance interaction at 3.311(2) ? to form an elongated square pyramidal structure. This axial Pt–S distance is the longest observed in 57 crystal structures of Pt(II) 9S3 complexes. The cation [Pt(9S3)₂]²⁺ displays two centrosymmetrically coordinated 9S3 ligands forming a [S₄ + S₂] environment with an elongated octahedral shape. In the dication, the two equatorial Pt–S distances are 2.297(2) and 2.306(2) ? with the axial sulfur at 3.065(2) ?. The most interesting intermolecular aspects of the structure are hydrogen bonding interactions between two of the water molecules and two chloride counter-ions, resulting in a nearly square O₂Cl₂ ring. This ring shares an edge with a six-membered ring formed by four waters and two chlorides which are hydrogen bonded. The hydrogen bonding interactions, which result from the presence of water in the crystal, appear to be an important component in stabilizing the lattice for the unusual solid-state solution structure. Crystal Data for (1): P2 ₁ /n, a = 7.8327(10) ?, b = 25.152(4) ?, c = 12.382(2) ?, V = 2314.3(6) ?³, Z = 2. We also report an improved synthetic procedure for the preparation of two thiacrown complexes [Pt(9S3)Cl₂] and [Pt(10S3)Cl₂], which are commonly used as precursors for other heteroleptic thioether complexes. The new syntheses proceed at room temperature without the need for long reflux times and produce large crystals which are easily isolable without filtration. The simplicity of these new preparations results in improved yields over previously employed methods.     

A Tetranuclear Nickel(II) Cubane Complex with <Emphasis Type="Italic">O</Emphasis>-Vanillin Ligand

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A novel cubane complex with formula of [Ni(μ₃-OCH₃)L(CH₃OH)]₄ (1) has been successfully assembled by using o-vanillin as multidentate ligand. Each Ni(II) ion is six coordinate, being bound to four oxygen atoms from four methanol molecules, one phenoxido oxygen atom and one aldehyde oxygen atom from the o-vanillin ligand. The cubane structure is characterized by a Ni₄O₄ core assembled from four nickel atoms and four deprotonated, bidentate o-vanillin ligands and the cubic array of alternating nickel and oxygen atoms give intracluster metal–metal separations of 3.054(1) and 3.076(1) ? respectively. Preliminary magnetic studies suggest the existence of a weak antiferromagnetic coupling between the nickel ions.     

Low-Dimensional Compounds Containing Cyanido Groups. XX. Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Spectroscopic Properties of Polymeric 1,10-Phenanthroline-<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>,<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>′-Copper(II) Tetracyanidoplatinate(II)

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Polymeric {[Cu(phen)][Pt(CN)₄]} _n compound (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) has been prepared under hydrothermal conditions using CuSO₄ · 5H₂O, phen and K₂[Pt(CN)₄] · 3H₂O, and characterized by chemical analysis and IR spectroscopy. The X-ray structure analysis [C2/c, a = 6.6057(7), b = 19.747(2), c = 11.5891(13) ?, β = 91.723(10)°] has revealed that the coordination geometry of the Cu(II) atom, situated on a two-fold rotation axis, is tetragonally distorted octahedral. Two nitrogen donor atoms originate from one blocking phen ligand, chelate coordinated in the equatorial plane at the distance of 2.026(4) ? (2×). The remaining four coordination sites are occupied by the nitrogen atoms [Cu–N = 1.975(5) (2×) and 2.574(5) ? (2×)] of two pairs symmetrically related bridging cyanido groups. These link Cu(II) with Pt(II) atoms, which lie on symmetry centers and are coordinated by four C-bonded cyanido ligands in the square planar form. Thus infinite 2D wave-like net is formed in the ac plane stabilized by π–π interactions between the phen molecules.     

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of a Nickel(II) Complex with Unsymmetrical NNO-Donor Schiff Base like Hydrazone Ligand

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The nickel(II) complex Ni[C₅H₄N–C(CH₃)=N–N=C(O)–C₆H₅]₂ (1), containing the potentially tridentate Schiff base like hydrazone ligand (LH) which is the 1:1 condensation product of benzhydrazide and 2-acetylpyridine, was prepared and characterized by IR and UV–Vis spectra, thermal analysis and single crystal X-ray diffraction measurements. Structural investigation shows that the molecule prefers a monoclinic lattice, having space group Cc, a = 10.248(6), b = 19.692(11), c = 12.281(7) ?, β = 91.523(10)o, Z = 4. The central Ni atom is in N₄O₂ coordination sphere developed with the NNO donor sets of the two independently Schiff base like hydrazone ligands with the two Ni–N(pyridine) bonds being significantly longer than the two Ni–N(imino) bonds, 2.096(6), 2.105(6) versus 1.972(6), 2.008(6) ?. The two Ni(II) amide-O bond distances of the chelating ligands are 2.090(6) and 2.092(6) ? respectively.     

Synthesis,Characterization and Crystal Structure of a Mononuclear Copper(II) Complex Derived from 2-Methoxy-6-[(pyridin-2-ylmethylimino)methyl]phenol

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Blue needle-shaped crystals of bromo{2-methoxy-6-[(pyridin-2-ylmethylimino)methyl]phenolate}copper(II), [CuBr(C₁₄H₁₃N₂O₂)], have been obtained and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum, and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The complex crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with unit cell dimensions a = 7.059(1) ?, b = 18.504(3) ?, c = 10.664(2) ?, β = 105.415(2)°, V = 1,342.8(4) Ǻ³, Z = 4, R ₁ = 0.0377 and wR ₂ = 0.0751. X-ray structural determination revealed that the molecule of the mononuclear copper(II) complex is nearly coplanar. The Cu atom in the complex is tetra-coordinated by one phenolate O atom, one imine N atom, and one pyridine N atom of the Schiff base ligand, and by one terminal Br atom, forming a square planar coordination.     

Crystal Structure and Physical Characterisation of [Zn<Subscript>2</Subscript>(Benzoato)<Subscript>4</Subscript>(Caffeine)<Subscript>2</Subscript>]·2 Caffeine

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The crystal structure of [Zn₂(benzoato)₄(caffeine)₂]·(caffeine)₂ was determined by direct method and Fourier technique. The structure was refined by full-matrix least-squares method to a weighted R factor of 0.0582. The structure consists of centrosymmetric dimeric units where the two zinc(II) atoms are coordinated by four bridging benzoates in a syn–syn arrangement and two caffeine ligands at the apices of a bicapped square prism. Remaining two caffeines are bound only by hydrogen bonds. The Zn–Zn distance is 2.961(1) ?. The Zn(II) atoms are displaced by 0.365 ? from the basal plane containing four oxygen atoms towards the apical caffeine molecules. The dimeric structure of the complex is consistent with spectrum and thermal data. The structural data are compared with those found in similar [Zn₂(RCOO)₄(NL)₂] complexes.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structures and Fluorescence Properties of Ni (II) and Cu (II) Complexes with 1-(Furan-2-ylmethylene)-4-phenylthiosemicarbazone

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Two coordination complexes, NiL ₂ and CuL ₂ {L = bis[1-(furan-2-ylmethylene)-4-phenylthiosemicarbazone]}, were synthesized and determined by X-ray crystallography. Both crystallize in the Orthorhombic system, space group Pbcn, with lattice parameters: a = 11.935 (2) Å, b = 15.314(3) Å, c = 12.952(3) Å and Z = 4 for Ni (II); a = 20.850(4) Å, b = 15.049(3) Å, c = 7.5633(5) Å and Z = 4 for Cu (II). In both complexes, the central metal atom is coordinated in a distorted square-planar with two ligands through two S and N atoms, respectively. The EA, UV, IR and TG-DTG were studied and the possible structures of the complexes were speculated. Moreover, the fluorescence of the complexes were studied. The results reveal that copper complex can emit purple fluorescence in solvents.     

Synthesis and Structure of Chromium(II) Complexes Supported by Both a β-Diketiminate and an Amidinate Ligand

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The complexes (bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)pentane-2,4-ketiminato)(μ₂-diisopropylacetamidinato) chromium(II) (1) and (bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)pentane-2,4-ketiminato)(μ₂-dicyclohexylacetamidinato) chromium(II) (2) have been synthesized and structurally characterized. Complex 1 crystallizes in space group Pbcn with crystal cell parameters a = 10.7183(13) ?, b = 16.4093(19) ?, c = 20.687(2) ?, V = 3,638.3(7) ?³ and Z = 4. Complex 2 crystallizes in triclinic space group P-1 with crystal cell parameters a = 10.750(3) ?, b = 12.174(3) ?, c = 16.308(4) ?, α = 75.903(4)°, β = 82.137(4)°, γ = 85.511(4), V = 2,048.4(8) ?³ and Z = 2. The complexes adopt a spiro distorted square planar geometry and have similar structural parameters.     

A Novel 1:1 Co-Crystal of Bis(1,10-Phenanthroline)(1,10-Phenanthroline-5,6-Dione)Nickel(II) Hexafluorophosphate and Tris(1,10-Phenanthroline)Nickel(II) Hexafluorophosphate Complexes, [Ni(phen)2(phen-dione)] [Ni(phen)3] (PF6)4

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The purpose of this study was to investigate whether co-crystals form by simply mixing pure solutions of [Ni(phen)₃](PF₆)₂ and [Ni(phen)₂(phen-dione)](PF₆)₂ where phen is 1,10-phenanthroline and phen-dione is 1,10-phenanthroline-5,6-dione. The 1:1 cocrystal, [Ni(phen)₂(phen-dione)][Ni(phen)₃](PF₆)₄·CH₃CN has been characterized by elemental analysis, IR, paramagnetic NMR, and UV–vis spectroscopies, cyclic voltammetry, and single crystal X-ray structure analysis. The title complex crystallized in triclinic crystal system (z = 2) with space group of Pī, a = 13.201(2) ?, b = 14.782(3) ?, c = 22.294(4) ?, α = 81.575(15)^o, β = 88.756(15)^o, γ = 88.032(15)^o and V = 4300.1(14) ?³. A careful inspection of the packing pattern in the lattice reveals that non-covalent interactions of three different types, viz. C–H···F, C=O···H−C and C−H···π interactions, are active in the lattice. The coordination around the Ni(II) centers is a distorted octahedral, with bite angles of 78.3−79.8^o for the chelating phen and phen-dione ligands. Cyclic voltammetry of this co-crystal shows that the Ni(III/II) couple is quasi-reversible. The effective magnetic moment (μ_eff) of the co-crystal was measured to be 2.87 BM per Ni(II) ion by Evans method. The magnitude of μ_eff is consistent with magnetic moment for octahedral Ni(II) complexes.     

Crystal Structure and Characterization of [Ni(RPOEt)<Subscript>2</Subscript>(C<Subscript>2</Subscript>H<Subscript>5</Subscript>OH)<Subscript>2</Subscript>](ClO<Subscript>4</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript> [RPOEt = bis{(diphenylphosphinyl)methyl}ethyl phosphinate]

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The compound [Ni(RPOEt)₂(C₂H₅OH)₂](ClO₄)₂ (1) [RPOEt = bis{(diphenylphosphinyl)methyl}ethyl phosphinate] has been prepared in the form of single crystals and characterized by elemental and thermal analyses, IR spectroscopy and by a single crystal X-ray diffraction study. The complex crystallizes in the triclinic P[`1] P\bar{1} space group with a = 9.8773(5), b = 13.741(1), c = 14.287(1) ?, α = 64.313(9), β = 70.280(5), γ = 89.973(7)o, V = 1620.5(2) ?³, and Z = 1. The nickel(II) atom in 1, situated at the centre of symmetry, is coordinated by four oxygen atoms from two RPOEt ligands and two oxygen atoms from two ethanol molecules in a slightly distorted octahedral environment. The third phosphoryl-oxygen atom from the phosphinate ligand is hydrogen bonded to the oxygen atom of the ethanol molecule coordinated to nickel(II). The complex [Ni(RPOEt)₂(C₂H₅OH)₂]²⁺ cations are linked by the C–H···O hydrogen bonds into one-dimensional chains and by the composite π···π and C–H···π phenyl interactions into a final three-dimensional structure.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic characterization of thiosemicarbazone complexes of nickel(II) and X-ray structures of anisaldehyde thiosemicarbazone (ATSZH) and bis(tolualdehyde thiosemicarbazonato)nickel(II)

Complexes of nickel(II) with anisaldehyde (ATSZH), tolualdehyde (TTSZH), and vanillin (VTSZH) thiosemicarbazones have been synthesized and characterized by means of UV-Visible, I.R., Raman,¹H and¹³C NMR spectroscopy. The thiosemicarbazones have been found to exist in the thione form.¹H and¹³C NMR as well as electronic spectral data support a square planar structure for Ni(ATSZ)₂ and Ni(TTSZ)₂ complexes.¹H and¹³C NMR spectra indicate that the structure of Ni(VTSZ)₂ complex differs from the other two nickel(II) complexes and it may possibly consist of mixtures of isomers. The X-ray structures of Ni(TTSZ)₂ and ATSZH were determined: the nickel complex is monoclinic witha=26.412(6),b=12.135(3),c=6.888(1)Å,=95.41(5)°,Z=4,R=0.0647, space groupC2/c. The structure consists of discrete Ni(TTSZ)₂ molecules in which the metal, located on a symmetry centre, is N,S-chelated by two ligands forming two five-term chelate rings. The structure of ATSZH is also monoclinic:a=7.859(1),b=13.481(3),c=10.028(3) Å,=106.32(4)°,Z=4,R=0.0412, space groupP2₁/c. The molecules, connected by NO hydrogen bonds, reveal a considerable tilting of the aromatic ring in respect to the thiourea moiety if compared with the nickel structure.     

Synthesis and Characterization of the Adducts of Bis(<Emphasis Type="Italic">O</Emphasis>-butyldithiocarbonato)nickel(II) with Substituted Heterocyclic Amines and X-ray Structure of Bis(<Emphasis Type="Italic">O</Emphasis>-butyldithiocarbonato)bis(4-cyanopyridine)nickel(II)

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We report the synthesis and study of a new series of the adducts of Bis(O-butyldithiocarbonato)nickel(II) with substituted heterocyclic amines such as amino and cyanopyridines. Analytical results show that the adducts have 1:2 stoichiometry with general formula M(Xan)₂ L ₂ (M = Ni(II), Xan = O-butyldithiocarbonate, L = 2-, 3- and 4-aminopyridines, 3- and 4-cyanopyridines). The complexes have been characterized by analytical, magnetic susceptibility measurements, molar conductivity measurements, IR, electronic spectral data and X-ray diffraction analysis. One of the adducts, bis(O-butyldithiocarbonato)bis(4-cyanopyridine)nickel(II), crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with unit cell parameters : a = 12.546(4), b = 11.495(3), c = 9.351(3) ?, β = 102.73(3)o, Z = 2. Crystal structure was solved by direct methods and refined by full matrix least squares procedures to a final R-value of 0.0299 for 2,788 observed reflections. The packing of layers of molecules is stabilized by weak C–H···N and C–H···π hydrogen bonds.     

Self-Assembly of One-Dimensional Coordination Polymer from Nickel(II) Macrocyclic Complex and Malonate Ligand

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The reaction of [Ni(L)]Cl₂·2H₂O (L = 3.14-dimethyl-2,6,13,17-tetraazatricyclo[14,4,0^1.18,0^7.12]docosane) with malonic (H₂mal) acid yields a one-dimensional coordination polymer [Ni(L)(mal)₂]_n (1). The structure was characterized by X-ray crystallography, spectroscopic and magnetic susceptibility. Each nickel(II) ion has a distorted octahedral coordination environment with the four secondary amines of the macrocycle in which two carboxylate anions of the malonate ligand have assembled around each nickel center. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system C2/c with a = 19.487(4), b = 8.4143(12), c = 14.6036(18) ?, β = 102.232(11)°, V = 2340.2(6) ?³, Z = 4. Electronic spectrum of 1 exhibits a high-spin octahedral environment. The magnetic behavior of 1 reveals a weak intramolecular antiferromagnetic interaction with J values of −1.91(1) cm⁻¹.     

The Crystal Structure and Cytotoxicity of Centrosymmetric Copper(II) Complex Derived from S-methyldithiocarbazate with Isatin

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Copper(II) complex of S-methyldithiocarbazate with isatin has been prepared and screened for their cytotoxic activities against MCF-7 (Human non-metastatic mammary gland adenocarcinoma cell line) and MDA-MB-231 (Human metastatic mammary gland adenocarcinoma cell line). The compound crystallized in an orthorhombic crystal system with a space group C 2cb and was found to be selectively active against MCF-7 cell line (Human non-metastatic mammary gland adenocarcinoma cell line with an IC₅₀ value 0.45 μg/mL. The crystal structure of this centrosymmetric Cu(SMISA)₂ complex (SMISA = Schiff base formed by condensation reaction of S-methyldithiocarbazate with isatin) showed that the copper atom has a distorted square-planar geometry with the Schiff base coordinated to the metal ion as a uninegatively charged bidentate ligand through the azomethine nitrogen and thiolate sulfur.     

Synthesis,Characterization and X-Ray Crystal Structure of the Tri Aqua (3-Hydroxy-5-Hydroxymethyl-2-Methylpyridine-4-Carboxaldehyde-3-Methylisotiosemicarbazone: k<Superscript>3</Superscript>, O<Superscript>3</Superscript>, N<Superscript>7</Superscript>, N<Superscript>10</Superscript>) Ni(II) Nitrate

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The title complex triaqua (3-hydroxy-5-hydroxymethyl-2-methylpyridine-4-carboxaldehyde-3-methylisothiosemicarbazone-k³,O³,N⁷,N¹⁰)Ni(II) nitrate ([Ni(PLITSC)(H₂O)₃](NO₃)₂, 1) represents the second transition metal complex incorporating an isothiosemicarbazide-pyridoxal based Schiff base that has been crystallographically characterized. Complex 1 crystallizes in a P21/n space group, with lattice constants: a = 11.2254(1) ?, b = 12.9941(2) ?, c = 12.8663(2), β = 96,7713(5)°, V = 1863.64(4) ?³, Z = 4, F(000) = 1016, R ₁ = 0.0681, wR ₂ = 0.1201. The central Ni(II) cation is found in a six-coordinate octahedral geometry formed by the tridentate Schiff base ligand PLITSC and three water molecules. The identity of 1 was further confirmed by elemental analysis, IR spectra, and conductometric and magnetochemical measurements.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure Properties of {μ-Nitrato-[<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>,<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>′-ethylene-bis(3-methoxysalicylideneimin) diaqua nitrato Cu(II)La(III)]nitrat}

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The [μ-NO₃-LCuLa(NO₃)·(H₂O)₂]NO₃ (I) complex has been prepared and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction properties. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P 2₁/c, with a = 9.1699(4), b = 21.6796(8), c = 13.7068(6) ?, α = γ = 90o, β = 111.308(3)°, V = 2538.63 (18) ?³ and Z = 4. The unit cell contains four discrete the title compounds. The central region is occupied by Cu^II and La^III ions which are brigged by two phenolato oxygen atoms of ligand. The intramolecular La–Cu distance is 3.5016 (3) Ǻ. The copper (II) ion is in a distorted square pyramidal geometry with the imino nitrogen atoms N1 and N2, and the phenolic oxygen atoms O2 and O3 forming the square base. The La^III ion is deca coordinated.     

Synthesis, Structure, and Properties of a Cadmium Coordination Polymer with 4-sulfonyl-2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate

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A novel coordination polymer with 4-sulfonyl-2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid (H₃SNDC), {[Cd₃(NDSC)₂(H₂O)₁₀]·6H₂O}_n (1), has been prepared and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c with a = 12.324(4), b = 22.572(7), c = 7.1472 ?, β = 91.469(5)°, V = 1987.4(11) ?³. In the structure, the ligands use the carboxylate groups to connect Cd(II) ions into 1D chains, and the chains are linked into 2D undulated layers through the coordination of the sulfonate groups to additional Cd(II) ions. The compound exhibits two distinct weight loss steps due to the release of all water molecules and the decomposition of the SNDC ligand, and it displays photoluminescence around 448 nm, which is blue-shifted compared with the ligand.     

Synthesis, Spectroscopic and Thermal Studies of Zinc(II) Complexes with the Symmetrical Bidentate Schiff-Base Ligand (2,3-MeO-ba)2en: Crystal Structure of Zn((2,3-MeO-ba)2en)I2

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Two zinc(II) complexes [ZnI₂((2,3-MeO-ba)₂en)] (1) and [ZnCl₂((2,3-MeO-ba)₂en)] (2), with the symmetrical bidentate Schiff-base ligand (2,3-MeO-ba)₂en [N,N′-bis(2,3-dimethoxybenzylidene)-1,2-diaminoethane] have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses (CHN), FT-IR and ¹H-NMR spectroscopy. The thermal behaviors of these complexes were studied using thermogravimetry in order to evaluate their thermal stability and thermal decomposition pathways. The crystal structure of [ZnI₂((2,3-MeO-ba)₂en)] (1) was determined from single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The coordination polyhedron about the zinc(II) center in the complex 1 is best described as a distorted tetrahedron.