Weak Interactions and 2D Layer Structure of a New Ion-pair Complex Bis（1-benzyl-4-methylquinolinium）-bis（maleonitriledithiolato）nickel（Ⅱ）

A new ion-pair complex,[BzMeQl]2[Ni(mnt)2] 1 ([BzMeQl] =1-benzyl-4-methylquino-linium,mnt2-= maleonitriledithiolate) has been synthesized and structurally characterized by IR,ESI-MS and X-ray diffraction methods. Complex 1 is of triclinic,space group P1,with a=9.079(2),b=10.154(2),c=11.243(2),α=81.58(1),β=69.63(1),γ=68.02(1)°,V=940.1(3)3,Dc=1.427 g/cm3,Z=1,F(000)=418 and R=0.0442. A 2D layer structure is formed via the cation-cation π…π and C–H…π interactions observed in the solid state of the complex.     

Crystal structure and single crystal EPR of (NH4)2(15-crown-5)3[Cu(mnt)2] and (NH4)2(benzo-15-crown-5)4[Cu(mnt)2]·0.5H2O

The X-ray crystal structures of (NH4)2(15-crown-5)3[Cu(mnt)2] (1) and (NH4)2(benzo-15-crown-5)4- [Cu(mnt)2]·0.5H2O (2) were determined. Two single crystals are composed of distinct structures of ammonium-crown ether supramolecular cation and [Cu(mnt)2]2- anion. The triple-decker dication in complex 1 and a sandwich dimmer in complex 2 were observed. X-Band EPR studies on the single crystals of both complex 1 and complex 2 have been carried out at room temperature, which revealed that complex 2 showed a perfect hyperfine structure of Cu whereas that of complex 1 could not be observed. The principal values and direction cosines of the principal axes of the g and A tensors were computed by a least-squares fitting procedure. The spin density of Cu(Ⅱ) was estimated according to the principal values of the A tensors and compared well with the results calculated based on DFT method.     

Crystal structure and single crystal EPR of (NH_4)_2(15-crown-5)_3[Cu(mnt)_2] and (NH_4)_2(benzo-15-crown-5)_4[Cu(mnt)_2]·0.5H_2O

The X-ray crystal structures of (NH4)2(15-crown-5)3[Cu(mnt)2] (1) and (NH4)2(benzo-15-crown-5)4- [Cu(mnt)2]·0.5H2O (2) were determined. Two single crystals are composed of distinct structures of ammonium-crown ether supramolecular cation and [Cu(mnt)2]2? anion. The triple-decker dication in complex 1 and a sandwich dimmer in complex 2 were observed. X-Band EPR studies on the single crystals of both complex 1 and complex 2 have been carried out at room temperature, which revealed that complex 2 showed a perfect hyperfine structure of Cu whereas that of complex 1 could not be observed. The principal values and direction cosines of the principal axes of the g and A tensors were computed by a least-squares fitting procedure. The spin density of Cu(II) was estimated according to the principal values of the A tensors and compared well with the results calculated based on DFT method.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New Lanthanum(III) 4-Cyanobenzoate Complex

A new dinuclear La(III) complex [La2(4-cba)4[H(4-cba)2]2(phen)2(H2O)4] (4-Hcba = 4-cyanobenzoic acid and phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) 1 has been synthesized by solvothermal reaction in an ethanol/water mixed solution at 100 ℃ and structurally characterized by single- crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystallographic data: C88H58La2N12O20, Mr = 1881.28, triclinic P1, a = 7.518(3), b = 17.033(6), c = 17.551(6), α = 115.333(4), β = 92.9910(10), γ = 99.366(5)°, V = 1985.3(12)3, Z = 1, Dc = 1.574 g/cm3, F(000) = 944 μ = 1.145 mm–1, the final R = 0.0281 and wR = 0.0686 for 6708 reflections with I > 2σ(I). In 1, two nine-coordinated La(III) ions are connected by two 4-cba ligands in a syn-syn bidentate coordination mode, and the other six 4-cba ligands terminate the La(III) ions, resulting in an isolated dinuclear structure. Two different types of intramolecular hydrogen bonds, asymmetrical O-H…O and symmetrical O…H…O, exist in the crystal. The title complex molecules are connected through hydrogen bonds and weak π-π stacking interactions to generate a 2-D layered network. The thermogravimetric analysis of 1 has also been discussed.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Bis{2-bromo- 4-chloro-6-[（2-isopropylammonioethylimino）- methyl]phenolato}bisthiocyanatozinc（Ⅱ）

A Schiff base zinc(Ⅱ) complex [Zn(C12H16BrClN2O)2(NCS)2] was prepared and characterized by elemental analysis,IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the triclinic system,space group P1 with a=8.414(1),b=9.124(1),c=22.212(3),α=79.177(2),β=86.296(2),γ=89.899(2)o,V=1671.3(4)3,Z=2,Dc=1.631 g/cm3,Mr=820.79,λ(MoKα)= 0.71073,μ=3.444 mm-1,F(000)=824,R=0.0646 and wR=0.1179. A total of 7371 unique reflections were collected,of which 3904 with I > 2σ(I) were observed. The complex crystallizes with two half-molecules per asymmetric unit and each mononuclear molecule is centrosymmetric. The Zn atom lying at the inversion centre is six-coordinated in a slightly distorted octahedral geometry by two phenolate O atoms and two imine N atoms from two Schiff base ligands,as well as two N atoms from two thiocyanate anions. In the crystal structure,the combination of π-π stacking interactions and intermolecular hydrogen bonds (N–H…Br,N–H…O,N–H…N,C–H…O,C–H…S and C–H…Cl) leads to a three-dimensional network.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Antibacterial Activity of a New Ternary Copper（Ⅱ） Complex with 2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid and 1,10-Phenanthroline

A new ternary copper(II) complex,[C 43 H 27 Cu 2 N 7 O 5 ]·[C 14 H 6 CuN 2 O 8 ]·6.5H 2 O,has been synthesized by the reaction of copper sulfate,2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid and 1,10-phenanthroline (phen),and characterized by elemental analysis,IR,UV and X-ray single-crystal diffraction.It crystallizes in triclinic,space group P1,with a=14.379(5),b=15.510(5),c=15.835(6),α=78.567(6),β=63.594(6),γ=81.287(6)°,V=3092.1(19)3,C 57 H 46 Cu 3 N 9 O 19.5,M r=1359.54,Z=2,D c=1.446 Mg/m 3,λ(MoKα)=0.71073,μ=1.101 mm-1,F(000)=1362,S=1.071,the final R=0.0718 and wR=0.11960 for 10705 observer reflections (I > 2σ(I)).The structure unit of the title complex consists of a mononuclear part and a di-nuclear part,and the three copper ions show three coordination modes.Each 6-coordinated geometry of the Cu atom is a distorted octahedral coordination geometry.The 3D supramolecular system is formed by the hydrogen bond O-H···O and π-π stacking interaction between neighboring single cells.The antibacterial activity of the title complex is also studied.     

Synthesis and Characterization of a New Ligand 2-（4, 5-Dihydro-2-thiazolyl）-6-methoxylbenzothiazole and Its Dinuclear Co（II） Complex

A new ligand 2-(4,5-dihydro-2-thiazolyl)-6-methoxyl benzothiazole and its new dinuclear Co(II) coordination complex [Co(C11H10N2OS2)Cl2]2·2CHCl3 (1) have been synthesized and characterized. Complex 1 was synthesized by the reaction of Co(II) salt with 2-(4,5-dihydro- 2-thiazolyl)-6-methoxyl benzothiazole under room-temperature evaporation condition and struc- turally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis and IR spectroscopy. The supramolecular network of complex 1 is stabilized by the presence of intermolecular interaction, such as C–H···Cl hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking. The complex crystallizes in triclinic, space group P1 with a = 8.3288(12), b = 10.5273(15), c = 10.822(2), α = 93.416(3), β = 90.864(3), γ = 94.890(3)o, V = 943.60(2)3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.758 g/cm3, F(000) = 498 and μ = 1.840 mm-1. The final complex [Co(C11H10N2OS2)Cl2]2·2CHCl3 is a diplex bridged dinuclear complex consisting of two Co(II) ions, two ligands, two bridging Cl- anions and two terminal Cl- anions.     

Synthesis,Structure and Luminescence of a 1-D Chain of Copper(Ⅰ) Cyanide Decorated by Triphenylphosphine

A new wave-like infinite chain coordination polymer [Cu3(CN)3(PPh3)4]n(1,PPh3=triphenylphosphine) has been synthesized by solution reaction and characterized by X-ray single-crystal structure diffraction analysis.The complex crystallizes in space group P1 with a=13.343(6),b=13.429(7),c=20.694(10),α=103.163(4),β=96.704(5),γ=101.981(6)o,V=3479(3)3,Z=2,C75H60Cu3N3P4,Mr=1317.76,Dc=1.258 g/cm3,F(000)=1356,μ=1.043 mm-1,the final R=0.0680 and wR=0.1305 for 9232 observed reflections with I2σ(I).The infinite chain is linked by C-H…π H bonding interactions to form a 2-D supramolecular network.Luminescent study reveals that the complex has green-light emission.     

Crystal Structure and Properties of a Copper(Ⅱ) Complex Containing p-Toluenesulfonate and Imidazole Ligands

A novel supramolecular mixed ligand complex of formula [Cu(PTS)2(Him)2(H2O)2] (C20H26CuN4O8S2,PTS=p-toluenesulfonate,Him=imidazole) has been synthesized in aqueous solution and characterized by elemental analysis,IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group P21/n,Z=2,a=5.650(2),b=14.671(3),c=14.638(3),β=100.10(3)°,V=1194.60(4)3,Dc=1.607 g/cm3,μ(MoKα)=1.143 mm-1,F(000)=598,R=0.0615 and wR=0.1503 for 1752 observed reflections with I 2σ(I).The copper(II) ion in the complex adopts a slightly distorted octahedral coordination geometry and is six-coordinated with N2O4 donor set consisting of two nitrogen atoms and four oxygen atoms provided by the ligands of two imidazole molecules,two water molecules and two p-toluenesulfonate ions.The sulfonate group of the PTS ligand remains weak-coordinated and forms a number of hydrogen bonds with water molecules and imidazole ligands.X-ray structural analysis reveals that the coordination molecules are connected to form a 3-D supramolecular framework by electrostatic interaction,weak van der Waals forces,hydrogen bonding and π-π interaction.The thermal behaviour of the title complex was investigated by using DSC and TG-DTG techniques.     

Hydrothermal Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Zn(Ⅱ) and Co(Ⅱ) Complexes Constructed from 5-Methoxyisophthalic Acid and 1,10-Phenanthroline Ligands

Two new one-dimensional coordination polymers,[Zn(L)(phen)]n 1 and {[Co2(L)2(phen)2]·2H2O}n 2(H2L=5-methoxyisophthalic acid,phen=1,10-phenanthroline),have been obtained by hydrothermal conditions.According to their single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses,complex 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group P2/c with a=8.9195(11),b=12.3620(15),c=17.0211(18),β=106.690(5)o,V=1797.7(4)3,the final R=0.0298 and wR=0.0715 for 3351 independent reflections with Rint=0.0353.Complex 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group C2/c with a=24.981(4),b=11.1204(19),c=18.125(3),β=132.5620(10)o,V=3708.5(11)3,the final R=0.0349 and wR=0.0914 for 3424 independent reflections with Rint=0.0214.Both 1 and 2 show L-bridged one-dimensional chain.1 and 2 are further assembled by π-π and hydrogen bonding interactions into 2-D layer structures,and they also display 3-D supramolecular frameworks through their other hydrogen bonds.Zn(Ⅱ) ion is five-coordinated with a distorted trigonal bipyramidal coordination geometry,while Co(Ⅱ) ion is six-coordinated and resides in a distorted octahedral coordination geometry.Additionally,complex 1 shows fluorescence in the solid state at room temperature.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Catalytic Properties of a 2D Cobalt(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer Based on Mixed Ligands

A new Co(II) metal-organic coordination polymer based on flexible bis(imidazole) and aromatic dicarboxylate co-ligands, namely [Co(bix)(nph)]n(H2nph = 3-nitrophthalic acid, bix = 1,4-bis(imidazole-1-ylmethyl)benzene), has been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, TG, IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 with a = 9.3767(14), b = 10.1451(15), c = 12.1488(17), α = 102.6450(10), β = 108.856(2), γ = 98.807(2)°, V = 1035.3(3)3, Z = 2, C22H17 Co N5O6, Mr = 506.34, Dc = 1.624 g/cm3, μ = 0.882 mm-1 and F(000) = 518. In the complex, the nph2- ligands connect neighbouring cobalt atoms to form binuclear [Co(nph)]2 subunits, which are linked by pairs of bix ligands to form a 2D honeycomb-like(6,3) network. In addition, the compound is further extended into a 3D supramolecular architecture by π···π stacking interactions. Moreover, the luminescence and catalytic properties of the complex are investigated.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and DNA-binding Property of Bismuth(Ⅲ) Complex with p-Hydroxy-phenylacetic Acid

A bismuth(Ⅲ) complex 1 (H2-4,4'-bipy)Bi(HPPA)5(H2PPA)·4H2O (H2PPA = p-hydroxy-phenylacetic acid, 4,4'-bipy = 4,4 -bipyridyl) was hydrothermally synthesized from p-hydroxy-phenylacetic acid (H 2 PPA), Bi(NO 3) 3 ·6H 2 O and 4,4 -bipyridyl, and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, molar conductivity and TG. The single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies demonstrated that the complex is of monoclinic system, space group P21 with a = 10.928(7), b = 22.558(7), c = 11.313(7), β = 91.864(4)°, V = 2787.7(4)3 , Z = 2, C58H61BiN2O22 , Mr = 1347.07, F(000) = 1364, Dc = 1.605 g/cm-3 , μ(MoKα) = 3.247 mm-1 , the final R = 0.0269 and wR = 0.0540 for 9776 observed reflections with Ⅰ > 2σ(Ⅰ). The bismuth(Ⅲ) is seven-coordinated with O atoms, forming a monocapped octahedral geometry. Complex 1 further forms a 3D supramolecular architecture by hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking interactions. Moreover, the interaction between the complex and DNA was studied by EtBr fluoescent probe.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel Terpyridine-based Cd(Ⅱ) Complex

A novel terpyridine-based complex CdL'S2 (L'= oxide of L; L = 10-hexyl-3-(2,6-di(pyridine-2-yl)pyridine-4-yl)-10H-phenothiazine) has been solvothermally synthesized and characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, 1 H NMR and X-ray crystallography. The sulfur of phenothiazine moiety was oxidized when the crystal is formed. The complex C36H37CdN5O2S3 crystallizes in triclinic, space group P1 with a = 9.4452(9), b = 13.0181(14), c = 14.6721(18), α = 73.872(1), β = 81.531(1), γ = 87.547(2)°, V = 1714.2(3)3 , Mr = 780.29, Dc = 1.512 g·cm-3 , μ = 0.861 mm-1 , F(000) = 800, Z = 2, the final R = 0.0456 and wR = 0.1059 for Ⅰ > 2σ(Ⅰ). The Cd(Ⅱ) is coordinated by two terminal sulfur ions and three pyridyl nitrogen atoms in a distorted trigonal bipyramidal geometry. Universal hydrogen bonds between the neighboring molecules have generated a supramolecular arrangement which contributes to the stability of the title complex. Fluorescence property and thermogravimetry of the complex have also been investigated and discussed.     

A New Two-dimensional Zinc Coordination Polymer Constructed by 1,3-Bis(4-pyridyl)-propane and Terephthalate: Synthesis and Crystal Structure

A new zinc coordination polymer, [Zn2(bpp)(tpa)2H2O] 1 (bpp=1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)-propane and tpa=terephthalate) has been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. X-ray crystal structure analysis reveals that complex 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P2/c with a=18.348(2), b=10.9080(14), c=13.7924(18), β=98.156(2)°, V=2732.5(6)3 , Z=4, C29H24N2O9Zn2 , Mr=675.24, Z=4, F(000)=1376, Dc=1.641 mg/m3 , μ=1.815 mm-1 , the final R=0.0443 and wR=0.0769 for 2715 observed reflections (I>2σ(I)). The title complex exhibits a two-dimensional (4, 4) sheet structure which is further stacked through face-to-face π-π interactions between the monodentately coordinated pyridine ring of bpp ligand and the phenyl ring of terephthalate ligand to form a 3-dimensional supramolecular structure. Thermogravimetric analyses show that the host framework of the complex is thermally stable up to ca. 400 ℃.     

二维网状Pd(Ⅱ)配合物的合成、晶体结构及电化学性质(英文)

A novel palladium(Ⅱ) complex [Pd(H2bpdc)Ala]Cl·3H2O (where H2bpdc is 2,2′-bipyridine-3,3′-dicar- boxylic acid and Ala is L-alanine) has been synthesized and characterized by IR spectra and elemental analysis. The crystal structure of the complex has been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. It crystallizes in triclinic system, space group P1 with a=0.685 5(2) nm, b=0.988 4(4) nm, c=1.349 6(4) nm, α=98.375(8)°, β= 97.900(15)°, γ=90.118(15)°, V=0.895 9(5) nm3, Z=2. In the molecule, Pd(Ⅱ) atom is four-coordinated and located at the centre of a planar quadrangle. The complex is assembled via intramolecular π-π stacking interactions and hydrogen bonds, which forms 2D network. The cyclic voltammetric behavior of the complex was also investigated.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Electrochemistry Properties of a Cobalt(Ⅱ) Complex Based on Asymmetry Schiff Base Ligand

A new cobalt(II) complex [Co(NO2-salen)2]·1.5H2O containing mono acetalization Schiff base ligand(NO2-salen = N-5-nitro-salicylideneamino ethanato) has been prepared through one-pot template condensation, and has been structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra and X-ray diffraction. It is formulated as C18H23CoN6O7.5, crystallizes in the hexagonal system, space group of R-3c with α = 25.895(18), b = 25.895(18), c = 35.075(6), γ = 120o, V = 20368(3) and Z = 36. The ligand of 5-nitrosalicylaldehyde-ethylene-diamine takes unusual mono asymmetry mode. The Co(II) ion exhibits a coordination number of six, and assumes a distorted octahedral geometry with a N2O4 donor set. The neutral monomeric units of [Co(NO2-salen)2]·1.5H2O are linked into a one-dimensional(1D) structure via the intermolecular hydrogen bonds and weak π-π stacking interactions. Cyclic-voltammetry measurement reveals the oxidation and reduction processes for the complex are irreversible in nature.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Diaquabis{2,4-dibromo-6-[(2-ethylaminoethylimino)methyl]-phenolato}nickel(Ⅱ) Dinitrate Diacetonitrile

The title mononuclear Schiff base nickel(Ⅱ) complex [Ni(C11H14Br2N2O)2(H2O)2]· 2NO3·2C2H3N was prepared and characterized by elemental analysis,IR spectrum,and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system,space group P21/n with a=15.534(2),b=7.647(1),c=16.435(2),β=103.252(2)o,V=1900.3(4)3,Z=2,Dc=1.750 g/cm3,Mr=1000.99,λ(MoKα)=0.71073,μ=4.776 mm-1,F(000)=996,the final R=0.0368 and wR=0.0724. A total of 3988 unique reflections were collected,of which 2764 with I > 2σ(I) were observed. The complex consists of a mononuclear [Ni(C11H14Br2N2O)2(H2O)2]2+ cation,two nitrate anions and two acetonitrile molecules. The Ni atom,lying on the inversion centre,is six-coordinated by two Schiff bases and two water molecules to assume an octahedral coordination geometry. The molecules in the crystal are linked through intermolecular hydrogen bonds of N–H…O,N–H…Br,O–H…O,O–H…N and C–H…O to form layers.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 2,4-Diiodo-6-[(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethylimino)-methyl]-phenol-copper(Ⅱ)

2,4-Diiodo-6-[(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethylimino)-methyl]-phenol-copper(Ⅱ) has been designed and synthesized.The structure was determined by UV,IR and single-crystal X-ray study.The title complex crystallizes in the triclinic system,space group P1 with a=6.6090(13),b=10.377(2),c=12.550(3),α=113.29(3),β=93.84(3),γ=98.31(3)°,V=774.9(3)3,Dc=2.215g/cm3,C26H30CuO4N4I4,Mr=1033.68,F(000)=487,μ=4.726 mm-1,Z=1,the final R=0.0563 and wR=0.1475 for 2101 observed reflections(I2σ(I)).The central copper(Ⅱ) is four-coordinated by two nitrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms from two 3,5-diiodosalicylaldehyde-2-morpholinoethylamine Schiff bases.The complex is linked into a column by π-π stacking interaction.The complex was assayed for antibacterial activities against three Gram positive bacterial strains(B.subtilis,S.aureus and S.faecalis) and three Gram negative bacterial strains(E.coli,P.aeruginosa and E.cloacae) by MTT method.Fortunately,the title complex shows potent antibacterial activity against these six bacterial strains.     

Polymeric Iodoplumbate Incorporating Copper Iodide Complex Cation Layer:Structure and Theoretical Study of a New Semi-conductive Hybrid:{[Cu(Ⅱ)(bipy)_2I][PbI_3](H_2O)_2}_n

A new iodoplumbate polymer incorporating copper iodide complex cation {[Cu(Ⅱ)(bipy)2I][PbI3](H2O)2}n 1(bipy = 2,2'-bipyridine) has been synthesized and structurally determined.It crystallizes in the triclinic system,space group P1 with a = 7.979(4),b = 14.538(11),c = 15.853(8),α = 110.77(2),β = 97.955(18),γ = 104.88(2)°,V = 1607.3(17)3,Z = 2,C20H16CuI4N4O2Pb,Mr = 1122.72,Dc = 2.320 g/cm3,F(000) = 1006,μ(MoKα) = 9.753,the final R = 0.0627 and wR = 0.1741 for 4846 observed reflections with Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ).Structural analysis indicates that 1 consists of 2-D {[Cu(Ⅱ)(bipy)2I]}nn+ cation layers(based on π-π interaction and hydrogen bonds) and [PbI3]nn-polyanions.The C-H···I hydrogen bonds between {[Cu(Ⅱ)(bipy)2I]}nn+ cation layers and [PbI3]nn-polyanions lead to the formation of an interesting 3-D network.Optical absorp-tion spectrum indicates that 1 is a semiconductor,which is further validated by DFT calculation.Its electronic structure is also discussed.     

Crystal Structure and Inhibitory Activity against Xanthine Oxidase of Bis(μ_2-chloro)-chloro-(μ-N,N'-(2-pyridylmethylene) Furanmethanoamine Copper(II) Complex

A chloro-bridged dinuclear copper(II) complex with ligand 2-pyridylme-thylene-furfurylamine has been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and its inhibitory activity on xanthine oxidase (XO) was also evaluated. It crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P1 with a=8.0441(16), b=8.5663(17), c=10.060(2), α=77.52(3), β= 72.04(3), γ=70.12(3)°, V=615.3(2)3, Z=1, Dc=1.731 g/cm3, F(000)=322, the final R= 0.0401 and wR=0.0934 for 1971 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). X-ray analysis reveals that the Cu(II) cation is five-coordinated by two N atoms of Schiff base and three Cl anions. The C-H…Cl intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bonds connect the molecules to form a three-dimensional network. This copper(II) complex shows more potent inhibitory activity against XO with IC50=3.48 μM than the standard inhibitor allopurinol.