Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two Cyano-bridged Bimetallic Complexes [Ln（DMSO）2（H2O）（μ-CN）4Fe（CN）2] （Ln = Ce and Eu,DMSO = Dimethylsulfoxide） with Layered Structure

Two new bimetallic cyano-bridged complexes [Ln（DMSO）2（H2O）（μ-CN）4Fe（CN）2] （Ln = Ce 1, Eu 2） have been prepared by the grinding reaction method and structurally characterized by X-ray single-crystal structure analysis. Crystallographic data for 1： C10H14CeFeN6O3S2, Mr = 526.36, monoclinic, P2/n, a = 7.852（4）, b = 10.729（5）, c = 11.181（5）A,β = 96.992（8）°, V = 935.0（7） A^3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.870 g/cm^3,/1 = 3.421 mm^-1, F（000） = 512, R = 0.0363 and wR = 0.0971; and those for 2： C10H14EuFeN6O3S2, Mr = 538.20, monoclinic, P21n, a = 7.739（5）, b = 10.668（7）, c = 11.008（7） A,β = 96.943（3）°, V = 902.1（11） A^3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.981 g/cm^3,/1 = 4.499 mm^-1, F（000） = 522, R = 0.0345 and wR = 0.0855. In each complex the lanthanide ion is seven-coordinated in a pentagonal bipyramidal arrangement, and the Fe（Ⅲ） ion is in a nearly regular octahedral environment. The title complexes can be described as two- dimensional （2-D） stair-like structures, which are further connected by hydrogen bonds to form three-dimensional （3-D） frameworks.     

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of a Cyano-bridged 1-D Lanthanum(Ⅲ)-iron(Ⅲ)Complex [La(DMSO)5(H2O)](μ-CN)2[Fe(CN)4]·H2O

A new lanthanumⅢ-ironⅢ complex [La(DMSO)5(H2O)](μ-CN)2[Fe(CN)4]·H2O 1 (DMSO=dimethylsulfoxide) has been prepared by a facile approach, ball-milling method, and characterized by X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P21/n with a=9.7125(3), b=21.5336(7), c=14.3804(5) (A), β=93.242(3)°, C16H34FeLaN6O7S5, Mr=777.55, V=3002.8(2)(A)3, Z=4, Dc=1.720 g/cm3, S=1.053, μ(MoKα)=2.278 mm-1, F(000)=1564, R=0.0490 and wR=0.1270. The crystal structure analysis of 1 reveals a slightly distorted squareantiprism eightfold-coordinated La(Ⅲ) ion and a 1-D zigzag chain structure extending through the Fe-CN-La-NC-Fe linkages. The [La(DMSO)5(H2O)](μ-CN)2[Fe(CN)4] species are held together via hydrogen bonds to form a three-dimensional framework.     

Solvothermal Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two New Nonmetal Borates: C4H10N2·B6O8(OH)2 and (NH3CH2CH2NH3)B5O8(OH)

Two new borate compounds, C4H10N2·B6O8(OH)2 1 and (NH3CH2CH2NH3)B5O8(OH)2, have been solvothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR, elemental analysis and thermal analysis. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/c, with a = 8.3318(17), b = 6.2118(12), c = 12.479(3) (A), β = 108.96(3)°, V = 610.8(2) (A)3, Mr = 313.02, Z = 2, Dc= 1.702 g/cm3, μ = 0.150 mm-1, F(000) = 320, R = 0.0387and wR = 0.0924. Its layered structure is linked by infinite covalently coordinated neutral sheets with 3,20-membered window system, which are built up from alternative B6O8(OH)2 subunits donated by two piperzazine nitrogen donors. 2 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group Cc, with a =6.7207(13), b = 11.481(2), c = 12.564(3) (A),β = 95.25(3)°, V= 965.4(3) (A)3, Mr= 261.18, Z= 4, Dc=1.797 g/cm3, μ = 0.164 mm-1, F(000) = 536, R = 0.0396 and wR = 0.0752. Its oxoborate structure is generated from the sheets of 3,9-membered boron rings bonded diamine molecules through electrostatic and H-bonding interactions to form a two-dimensional layered network.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Luminescent Property of a Novel 1-D Cadmium(Ⅱ) Complex: [Cd2(C8H3NO6)2(H2O)4]n·2nH2O

A novel one-dimensional chain-like coordination polymer constructed from 3-nitrobenzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid, [Cd2(C8H3NO6)2(H2O)4]n·2nH2O, has been synthesized and its structure was determined by X-ray crystallography method. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 6.1252(8), b = 20.706(3), c = 8.8067(11) (A), β = 95.608(2)°, V= 1111.6(2)(A)3, Mr =751.12, Dc = 2.244 g/cm3, F(000) = 736, μ = 2.011 mm-1, Z = 2, the final R = 0.0262 and wR = 0.0692for 2338 observed reflections with I ＞ 2σ(I). The structure of the title compound presents a 1-D chain-like structure constructed by dimer units, [Cd2(CsH3NO6)2(H2O)4]n, through two carboxylate oxygen atoms. The fluorescence of the tifle compound has been also discussed in this paper.     

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of One New Polyoxotungstate Connected via Potassium Cations with a Three-dimensional Framework: H6Na2K4(H2W12O42)Cl2·14H2O

One new polyoxotungstate complex H6Na2K4(H2W12O42)Cl2·14H2O 1 has been prepared in the beaker solution and characterized by elemental analysis and IR spectroscopy. Crystal data: H36Cl2K4W12Na2O56, Mr = 3411.77, monoclinic, space group P21/c, a = 11.5734(16), b = 14.3136(19), c = 15.459(2)(A), β = 105.601(2)°, V = 2466.5(6)(A)3, Z = 2, Dc = 4.594 g/cm3, F(000) = 3008, μ = 28.447 mm-1, R = 0.0574 and wR = 0.1239 (Ⅰ＞ 2σ(Ⅰ)). Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis results reveal that a three-dimensional architecture in the title compound is constructed from the H2W12O4210- units linked by potassium.     

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of a Polyoxomolybdate HNa7[Mo36O112(H2O)16]·47H2O

A new polyoxomolybdate complex HNa7[Mo36O112(H2O)16]·47H2O 1 has been prepared in the beaker solution and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and elemental analyses. Crystal data: H127Mo36Na7O175, Mr = 6542.79, monoclinic, C2/c, a = 40.891(6), b =17.900(3), c = 25.580(4) (A), β = 125.673(2)°, V = 15210(4)(A)3, Z = 4, Dc = 2.857 g/cm3, F(000) =12464, μ = 3.013 mm-1, R = 0.0633 and wR = 0.1654 (I＞ 2σ(Ⅰ)). With the bridging sodium cations,the [Mo36O112(H2O)16]8- units in compound 1 are linked to form a one-dimensional structure, on the basis of which a three-dimensional architecture is further constructed via other sodium cations and complicated hydrogen bonds.     

Two Nickel(Ⅱ) Complexes Constructed by Novel Bis(3-methoxy-2-pyridyl)ether-6,6"-dicarboxylic Acid Ligand: Lattice Water Control of Structure

Under given conditions, two complexes of [Ni(H2O)2BEDA]·2H2O 1 and [Ni(Py)2-sized and characterized by elemental analysis and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. Crystal data for 1:C14H18NiN2O11, monoclinic C2/c, a = 14.3844(17), b = 12.9900(15), c = 9.6309(11) (A°),β=104.3350(10)°, V = 1743.5(4) (A°)3, Z = 4, Dc= 1.711 g/cm3, F(000) = 928,μ= 1.179 mm-1, Mr=449.01, the final R = 0.0228 and wR = 0.0625. Crystal data for 2: C24H32NiN4O13, triclinic P1, a=9.423(2), b = 11.863(3), c = 13.089(3) (A°), α = 91.511(3), β= 92.465(3), γ = 100.696(2)°, V =1435.6(6) (A°)3, Z = 2, Dc= 1.488 g/cm3, F(000) = 672,μ= 0.748 mm-1, M,= 643.25, the final R =0.0400 and wR = 0.0975. Interestingly, in the two complexes, lattice water molecules dominate its crystal structures. Therefore, extensive intermolecular hydrogen bonds assemble 1 and 2 into 2D extended sheets and a 3D open framework, respectively. Furthermore, water molecules present in 2 are associated to form water clusters.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Binuclear Complex: [Cu2(phen)2(ip)(Hip)2]·4H2O

A binuclear complex [Cu2(phen)2(ip)(Hip)2]·4H2O has been synthesized by the reaction of Cu(CH3COO)2·H2O, phen(1,10-phenanthroline) and isophthalic acid (H2ip) under hydrothermal condition. Elemental analysis, IR spectra and X-ray single-crystal diffraction were carried out to determine the composition and crystal structure. Crystal data for this complex: monoclinic, space group C2/c, a = 19.214(3), b = 10.6973(14), c = 22.567(3) (A), β = 105.081(2)°,C24H19N2O8Cu, Mr= 526.95, Z = 8, F(000) = 2160, V= 4478.6(10)(A)3, Dc = 1.563 g/cm3, μ = 1.030mm-1, -24≤h≤16, -13 ≤k≤ 13, -28≤l≤28, R = 0.0369 and wR = 0.0819 for 4615 (Rint = 1.0357)independent reflections and 3290 observed ones (I＞ 2σ(Ⅰ)). Structural analysis shows that coordination geometry of Cu(Ⅱ) is a planar square, and the title complex exhibits a 2-D framework supramolecular structure by hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking interactions.     

Two Cobalt(Ⅱ) Complexes Derived from the Hydrolysis Product of Di-Schiff Base Ligand N,N'-Bis-(1-benzimidazo-2-ylethylidene)-ethane-1,2-diamine: Preparation,Characterization and Crystal Structure of the 6-Coordinate Species [CoL2]X·H2O (X = ClO4-,NO3-)

The reactions of Co(CIO4)2.6H2O and Co(NO3)2·6H2O with the di-Schiff base ligand N,N'-bis-(1-benzimidazo-2-yl-ethylidene)-ethane-1,2-diamine (LA) in ethanol have been investigated.The reactions of LA with excess amount of cobalt salts yield the six-coordinate complexes [CoL2](CIO4)2·H2O 1 and [CoL2](NO3)2·H2O 2 as isolatable products (L = N-(1-benzimidazo-2-yl-ethylidene)-ethane-1,2-diamine), where L is a tri-dentate mono-Schiff base ligand, resulting from the hydrolysis of the precursor di-Schiff base LA.Both complexes were characterized by X-ray crystallography.Crystal data for complex 1: monoclinic, space group P21/c, a = 11.9214(10), b = 23.5828(17), c = 14.0387(12)(A), β= 135.219[4]°,C22H30CI2CoN9O9,Mr = 680.37, V = 2780.1(4)(A)3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.625 g/cm3,μ(MoKa) = 0.876 mm-1, F(000) = 1404,the final R = 0.0725 and wR = 0.1530 for 5726 observed reflections (I＞2σ(I)).Crystal data for complex 2: monoclinic, space group P21/c, a = 18.2162(16), b = 10.0610(6), c = 18.593(2)(A),β=130.099(3)°, C22H30CoN10O7, Mr = 605.49, V = 2606.5(4)(A)3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.543 g/cm3,μ(MoKα)= 0.722 mm-1, F(000) = 1260, the final R = 0.0619 and wR = 0.1429 for 5194 observed reflections (I ＞ 2σ(I)).X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that each cobalt atom in the two complexes is chelated by six nitrogen atoms from two tridentate iigands L, exhibiting a slightly distorted octahedral coordination sphere.In both complexes, the strong hydrogen-bonding interactions between the lattice waters and N-H groups of the ligands result in 1D chains which are further connected by ClO4- (or NO3-) groups to form a 3D framework.In complex 2, the strong π-π interactions increase the stability of the structure.     

Synthesis,Structure, and Luminescent Property of a 3-D Strontium Complex [Sr_3(pda)_2(Hpda)_2(H2O)_2]_n·2nH_2O

The title complex [Sr3(pda)2(Hpda)2(H2O)2]n·2nH2O(H2pda = pyridine-2,6-dicar- boxylic acid) has been prepared under solvothermal conditions. It has been characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction, IR and elemental analysis. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 10.3795(8), b = 9.2225(7), c = 18.5726(14) , β = 104.377(2)o, V = 1722.2(2) 3, C28H22N4O20Sr3, Mr = 997.36, Z = 2, Dc = 1.923 g/cm3, μ = 4.722 mm-1, F(000) = 984, the final R = 0.0269 and wR = 0.0538. This complex possesses a 3-D structure which is constructed from 1-D chain motifs linked by carboxylate groups. The luminescent property of the title complex has been investigated.     

Crystal Structure of a Threedimensional Coordination Polymer {[Ca3(μ5-OOCCH2OCH2COO)3(H2O)4]·4H2O}n

A novel three-dimensional coordination polymer, {[Ca3(μ5-OOCCH2OCH2COO)3(H2O)4]·4H2O}n, has been synthesized with oxydiacetate as bridge ligand and structurally determined by X-ray crystallography. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group C2/c with a = 17.805(2), b = 9.3923(12), c = 17.255(2)(A), β = 107.838(5)°, V = 2746.8(6) (A)3, Mr = 660.58, C12H28Ca3O23, Dc = 1.597 g/cm3, μ = 0.695 mm-1, Z = 4, F(000) = 1376, GOOF = 1.027, R = 0.0303 and wR = 0.0660. In the complex there are two coordination modes for Ca(Ⅱ) ions, one coordinated by three μ5-OOCCH2OCH2COO2- bridge ligands together with two H2O molecules, and the other by five μ5-OOCCH2OCH2COO2- bridge ligands. In both coordination modes each Ca(Ⅱ) ion assumes a distorted dipentapyramidal CaO7 geometry; whereas each oxydiacetate is coordinated with five Ca(Ⅱ) ions and acts as a pentdentates bridge ligand.     

A Cu(Ⅱ) Complex with IM-MeImz-к2 N,O Mode in [Cu(IM-MeImz)2]·(SCN)2: Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Magnetic Properties

A new copper(Ⅱ) compound with imino nitroxide radicals [Cu(IM-MeImz)2]·(SCN)2 (IM-meImz =2-(5-methylimidazol-4-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-imidazoline-1-oxyl) has been synthesized and characterized structurally and magnetically. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 9.3604(7), b = 10.3012(7), c = 16.6684(12) (A), β = 105.0290(10)°, V = 1552.25(19)(A)3, C24H34CuN10O2S2, Mr = 622.27, Z = 2, Dc = 1.331 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 0.876 mm-1, F(000) =650, the final R = 0.0374 and wR = 0.1079. X-ray analysis demonstrates that the IM-MeImz ligand is coordinated to the copper(Ⅱ) ion as an unusual didentate chelate with a κ2 N(MeImz),O(IM) mode in the complex. The square-planar coordination sites at Cu(Ⅱ) are occupied by two O and two N atoms from the imino nitroxide radicals. The complex molecules are connected as a onedimensional polymer structure by intermolecular interactions. Magnetic measurements show that there are intramolecular antiferromagnetic interactions between the Cu(Ⅱ) ion and radicals.     

A Cu(Ⅱ) Complex with IM-MeImz-к2 N,O Mode in [Cu(IM-MeImz)2]·(SCN)2: Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Magnetic Properties

A new copper(Ⅱ) compound with imino nitroxide radicals [Cu(IM-MeImz)2]·(SCN)2 (IM-meImz =2-(5-methylimidazol-4-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-imidazoline-1-oxyl) has been synthesized and characterized structurally and magnetically. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 9.3604(7), b = 10.3012(7), c = 16.6684(12) (A), β = 105.0290(10)°, V = 1552.25(19)(A)3, C24H34CuN10O2S2, Mr = 622.27, Z = 2, Dc = 1.331 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 0.876 mm-1, F(000) =650, the final R = 0.0374 and wR = 0.1079. X-ray analysis demonstrates that the IM-MeImz ligand is coordinated to the copper(Ⅱ) ion as an unusual didentate chelate with a κ2 N(MeImz),O(IM) mode in the complex. The square-planar coordination sites at Cu(Ⅱ) are occupied by two O and two N atoms from the imino nitroxide radicals. The complex molecules are connected as a onedimensional polymer structure by intermolecular interactions. Magnetic measurements show that there are intramolecular antiferromagnetic interactions between the Cu(Ⅱ) ion and radicals.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Three-dimensional Manganese(Ⅱ)Complex (tataH)2[Mn(pydc)2]·4H2O(tata= 2,4,6-Triamino-1,3,4,-triazine,pydcH2= 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) (A), α =101.5310(10), β = 90.2610(10), γ = 116.4600(10)°, V = 1459.44(8) A3, 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 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.     

Two Cobalt(II) Complexes Derived from the Hydrolysis Product of Di-Schiff Base Ligand N,N'-Bis-(1-benzimidazo-2-yl-ethylidene)-ethane-1,2-diamine:Preparation,Characterization and Crystal Structure of the 6-Coordinate Species [CoL_2]X·H_2O (X = ClO_4~-, NO_3~-)

The reactions of Co(ClO4)2·6H2O and Co(NO3)2·6H2O with the di-Schiff base ligand N,N'-bis-(1-benzimidazo-2-yl-ethylidene)-ethane-1,2-diamine (LA) in ethanol have been investigated. The reactions of LA with excess amount of cobalt salts yield the six-coordinate complexes [CoL2](ClO4)2·H2O 1 and [CoL2](NO3)2·H2O 2 as isolatable products (L = N-(1-benzimidazo-2-yl-ethylidene)-ethane-1,2-diamine), where L is a tri-dentate mono-Schiff base ligand, resulting from the hydrolysis of the precursor di-Schiff base LA. Both complexes were characterized by X-ray crystallography. Crystal data for complex 1: monoclinic, space group P21/c, a = 11.9214(10), b = 23.5828(17), c = 14.0387(12) , β = 135.219(4)o, C22H30Cl2CoN8O9, Mr = 680.37, V = 2780.1(4) 3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.625 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 0.876 mm-1, F(000) = 1404, the final R = 0.0725 and wR = 0.1530 for 5726 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). Crystal data for complex 2: monoclinic, space group P21/c, a = 18.2162(16), b = 10.0610(6), c = 18.593(2) , β = 130.099(3)o, C22H30CoN10O7, Mr = 605.49, V = 2606.5(4) 3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.543 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 0.722 mm-1, F(000) = 1260, the final R = 0.0619 and wR = 0.1429 for 5194 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that each cobalt atom in the two complexes is chelated by six nitrogen atoms from two tridentate ligands L, exhibiting a slightly distorted octahedral coordination sphere. In both complexes, the strong hydrogen-bonding interactions between the lattice waters and N-H groups of the ligands result in 1D chains which are further connected by ClO4-(or NO3-) groups to form a 3D framework. In complex 2, the strong π-π interactions increase the stability of the structure.     

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)).     

Synthesis,Structure and Luminescent Properties of [Zn(btzb)2Cl2]·2H2O[btzb=1,2-Bis(5-tetrazolyl)benzene]

The title compound[Zn(btzb)2Cl2]·2H2O(1·2H2O,btzb=1,2-bis(5-tetrazolyl)benzene)was synthesized in situ by the[2 3] cycloaddition reaction of phthalonitrile with NaN3 in water in the presence of ZnCl2 under refluxing conditions.1·2H2O crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group P21/c with a=9.0119(18),b=7.5566(15),c=18.076(5)(A),β=114.67(2)°,V=1118.6(4)(A)3,Z=2,Dc=1.784 g/cm3 T=223(2)K,C16H16N16O2Cl2Zn,Mr=600.74,F(000)=608,μ(MoKα)=1.393 mm-1,S=1.081,R=0.0306 and wR=0.0669 for 1896 observed reflections with Ⅰ ＞2σ(Ⅰ).The Zn2 ion of 1 is coordinated by four N atoms from two btzb ligands and two Cl atoms,forming a distorted octahedral coordination geometry.A number of intermolecular hydrogen bonding interactions between molecules 1 and/or the solvated water molecules result in a 3D hydrogen-bonded structure.The luminescent property of 1·2H2O was also investigated.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis, Structure and Photoluminescence of a 2D Lead(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer with (4,3 6) Topology Based on Pb and 1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylate Nodes

A lead(Ⅱ) coordination polymer, {[Pb2(butca)(H2O)2](H2O)2}n (1), has been synthesized by the hydrothermal reaction of Pb(OH)2 and 1, 2, 3, 4-butanetetracarboxylic acid (H4butca) at 160 ℃. Single-crystal X-ray analyses reveal that it crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 7.616(5), b = 7.584(4), c = 12.314(7) (A), β = 105.595(12)°, V = 685.0(7) (A)3, Z = 4,C8H14O12Pb2, Mr= 716.57, Dc=3.474 g/cm3,μ = 24.610 mm-1, F(000) = 644, the final R = 0.0381 and wR = 0.1176 for 1465 observed reflections with Ⅰ＞ 2σ(Ⅰ). The complex presents a 2D-layered structure featuring two different types of rings, and has a (4,3 6) topology based on Pb and butca 4- nodes. In solid state, complex 1 shows photoluminescence with the maximum emission intensity at 468 nm under 286 nm excitation.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Electrochemical Properties of [Ni(phen)_3]·(m-nitrobenzoic acid)_2·(H_2O)

A new nickel(II) coordination complex [Ni(phen)3]·(m-nitrobenzoic acid)2·(H2O) was synthesized by self-assembly of m-nitrobenzoic acid, 1,10-phenanthroline and nickelous per- chlorate. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c, with a = 2.4596(6), b = 1.2124(3), c = 1.9824(5) nm, β = 97.088(5)o, V = 5.866(3) nm3, Dc = 1.474 g/cm3, Z = 4, Mr = 1301.82, μ(MoKα) = 0.417 mm-1 F(000) = 2688, R = 0.0493 and wR = 0.1025. Structural deter- mination indicates that the nickel(II) ion is coordinated with six nitrogen atoms from three phens, giving a distorted octahedral coordination geometry. The cyclic voltametric analysis shows that the electron transfer in the electrode reaction is irreversible.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New Polyoxovanadate: [Mn(en)3]2en0.5[HV8VV8IVO38(Cl)]·4.5H2O (en = Ethylenediamine)

A new compound has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by IR, elemental analysis, XPS and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The title compound [Mn(en)3]2en0.5[HV16O38(Cl)]·4.5H2O crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c, with a = 17.016(4), b = 18.858(4), c = 18.872(4) (A), β = 93.667(4)°, V = 6043(2) (A)3, Z = 4, Dc = 2.242 g/cm3, Mr = 2040.12, F(000) = 4020, μ = 2.895 mm-1, Rint = 0.0921, R = 0.0649 and wR = 0.1325. Single-crystal X-ray structure analysis indicates that the title compound consists of a polyanion [HV8VV8IVO38(Cl)]4( cage, two [Mn(en)3]22 cations, four and a half lattice waters and a half ethylenediamine. In addition, intermolecular O-H…N,O-H…O and C-H…O and C-H…O hydrogen bonds link the molecules together to form a three-dimensional structure.