Hydrothermal syntheses and photocatalytic performance of three Mn-based coordination complexes constructed from 1,10-phenanthroline and polycarboxylic acids

Three coordination complexes based on manganese, namely Mn(phen)(5-Br-ipa) (1), Mn(phen)(5-NO₂-ipa) (2), and [Mn(phen)₂(3,4-H₂dczpb)]·H₂O (3) (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline; 5-Br-ipa = 5-bromoisophthalic acid; 5-NO₂-ipa = 5-nitroisophthalic acid; 3,4-H₄dczpb = 3,4-dicarboxyl-(3′,4′-dicarboxylazophenyl)benzene), have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, FTIR, elemental analysis, and UV–Vis diffuse reflection spectroscopy. The photocatalytic efficiencies of the complexes for the decomposition of methylene blue under UV irradiation were also investigated. These complexes show 2D sheet, 1D chain and 0D discrete structures due to the different coordination environments of the Mn(II) centers and the number of phen ligands.     

Syntheses,structures and properties of complexes of indole-3-propionic acid

Three complexes [Zn₂(IPA)₂(phen)₄](HIPA)₂(NO₃)₂·H₂O (1), {[Zn(IPA)₂(bipy)]·3H₂O}_n (2), and {[Mn(IPA)₂(bipy)(H₂O)]·2H₂O}_n (3) (HIPA = indole-3-propionic acid, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine) were synthesized and characterized by physico-chemical and spectroscopic methods. Complex 1 displays a zero-dimensional structure, whilst 2 and 3 show one-dimensional chains, which are linked into supramolecular networks through hydrogen bonding interactions and/or π···π stacking interactions. The luminescence properties of complexes 1 and 2 were investigated.     

Syntheses,crystal structures and in vitro anticancer activities of oxovanadium(IV) complexes of amino acid Schiff base and 1,10-phenanthroline ligands

Four oxovanadium(IV) complexes, namely [VO(desa-met)(phen)]·MeOH·2H₂O (1) (desa-met = Schiff base derived from 4-(diethylamino)salicylaldehyde and dl-methionine, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline), [VO(o-van-met) (phen)]·MeOH·CH₂Cl₂·3H₂O (2) (o-van-met = Schiff base derived from o-vanillin and dl-methionine), [VO(dtbs-napa)(phen)]·2H₂O (3) (dtbs-napa = Schiff base derived from 3,5-di-tert-butyl salicylaldehyde and 3-(1-naphthyl)-l-alanine) and [VO(hyna-napa)(phen)]·1.5H₂O (4) (hyna-napa = Schiff base derived from 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde and 3-(1-naphthyl)-l-alanine), were synthesized and characterized by IR, HRMS, UV–vis spectra, molar conductance and single-crystal X-ray diffraction (XRD). X-ray structural analysis showed that the V(IV) atoms in all four complexes are six-coordinated in a distorted octahedral environment. In the crystals of complexes 1 and 2, π–π stacking interactions together with hydrogen bonds connect the molecular units into 2D networks. Meanwhile, CH–π stacking interactions are observed between the aromatic rings in the crystals of 1 and 4, while the π–π stacking interactions between aromatic rings in the crystals of 2 and 3 are arranged with a face-to-face mode. The in vitro anticancer activities of these complexes against A-549 and HeGp2 cells were tested by MTT assay.     

Supramolecular assembly of three Ag(I) coordination polymers derived from flexible N-containing ligands and polycarboxylates: synthesis,structures, and catalytic properties

Three Ag(I) coordination polymers [Ag(L1)]·(H₃bptc)·H₂O (1), [Ag₂(L2)(oba)]·H₂O (2), and [Ag₂(L2)₂]·(H₂bptc) (3) [L1 = 1,4-bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazole)butane, L2 = 1,4-bis(2-methylbenzimidazole)butane, H₄bptc = 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyltetracarboxylic acid, H₂oba = 4,4′-oxybis(benzoic acid)] constructed from N-containing ligands with different flexibilities and organic carboxylates as co-ligands have been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. All three complexes display 1D chain structures, which are further extended into 2D supramolecular networks via non-classical C–H···O hydrogen bonding interactions. The fluorescence and catalytic properties of the complexes 1–3 have been investigated in detail. Complexes 2 and 3 reveal promising catalytic activities for the degradation of methyl orange in a Fenton-like process.     

Three cobalt(II) coordination polymers constructed from flexible bis(thiabendazole) and dicarboxylate linkers: crystal structures,fluorescence, and photocatalytic properties

Three Co(II) coordination polymers, namely, {Co(btbb)_0.5(ndc)(H₂O)}_n (1), {[Co(btbb)(bpdc)]·1.5H₂O}_n (2), and {[Co(btbp)₂(3-npa)]·2H₂O}_n (3) (btbb = 1,4-bis(thiabendazole)butane, btbp = 1,3-bis(thiabendazole)propane, H₂ndc = 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, H₂bpdc = 4,4′-biphenyldicarboxylic acid and 3-H₂npa = 3-nitro phthalic acid) were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Their X-ray crystal structures show that complexes 1 and 2 both have 2D uninodal 3-connected hcb (honeycomb) structures. Complex 1 is further extended into a threefold interpenetrating 3D 4,4-connected mog (moganite) supramolecular architecture with the point symbol of {4.6⁴.8}₂{4².6².8²} by O–H···O hydrogen bonding interactions. Complex 2 shows a 3D supramolecular framework involving π···π stacking interactions. Complex 3 features a uninuclear structure, which is further assembled into an ordered 2D hydrogen-bonded-driven pattern with O–H···O and O–H···N hydrogen bonding interactions. The fluorescence spectra and photocatalytic properties of complexes 1–3 for degradation of methyl orange were investigated.     

Synthesis,crystal structures and photocatalytic properties of four silver(I) coordination polymers based on semirigid bis(pyrazole) and carboxylic acid co-ligands

Four Ag(I) coordination polymers, formulated as [Ag(L1)(tpa)_0.5] _n (1), {[Ag(L2)(ndc)_0.5]·0.5H₂ndc} _n (2), [Ag(L3)_0.5(ndc)_0.5] _n (3) and {[Ag(L3)]·H₃bptc} _n (4) (L1 = 4,4′-bis(pyrazole-1-ylmethyl)-biphenyl, L2 = 4,4′-bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-ylmethyl)-biphenyl, L3 = 1,4-bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene, H₂tpa = terephthalic acid, H₂ndc = 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, H₄bptc = 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyltetracarboxylic acid), have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. Complex 1 features the rare binodal (4,4)-connected 2D 4,4L10 topological network with a point symbol of {3²·4.6²·7}₂{3²·6²·7²}. Complex 2 has a folded ladder-like chain structure, which is further extended into a 3D supramolecular network via O–H···O hydrogen bonding and π···π stacking interactions. Complexes 3 and 4 both possess 1D zigzag chain structures. Complex 3 is further extended into a binodal (3,4)-connected network with the point symbol of {4.8⁴·10}{6²·8²}₂ by Ag···O weak interactions, while complex 4 is further connected through O–H···O hydrogen bonding and π···π interactions to afford a 2D supramolecular structure. The photoluminescence spectra and photocatalytic properties of these complexes for degradation of methylene blue and methyl orange are reported.     

Diverse topologies of three cobalt(II) coordination polymers constructed from flexible bis(benzimidazole) and dicarboxylate ligands

Three cobalt(II) coordination polymers {[Co(L1)(nda)(H₂O)₂]·2H₂O} _n (1), [Co(L2)(tbi)(H₂O)] _n (2) and [Co(L2)(bpdc)(H₂O)] _n (3) (L1 = 1,3-bis(5,6-dimethylbenzimidazol-1-yl)-2-propanol, L2 = 1,3-bis(benzimidazol-1-yl)-2-propanol, H₂nda = 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, H₂tbi = 5-tert-butyl isophthalic acid and H₂bpdc = 4,4′-biphenyldicarboxylic acid) were synthesized and characterized by physicochemical and spectroscopic methods. Complex 1 exhibits a 1D loop-like structure, which is further extended into a 3D 3,3,4T31 network through two O–H···O hydrogen bonding interactions. Complex 2 displays a 1D ladder-like chain, arranged into a 2D supramolecular network with 3,3,4L34 topology via classical O–H···O hydrogen bonding interactions, whereas complex 3 features a 2D 3,4L13 layer structure and further assembles into a 3D framework with a twofold interpenetrating sqc65 topology through O–H···O hydrogen bonding interactions. The fluorescence and catalytic properties of these complexes for the degradation of Congo red in a Fenton-like process have been investigated.     

A Series of Dimeric Selenidogermanates with Lanthanide Complexes of Multidentate Chelating Amines

A series of lanthanide selenidogermanates (H₃O)[Tm(teta)₂][Ge₂Se₆] (1, teta = triethylenetetramine) and [Ln(teta)(tren)Cl]₂[Ge₂Se₆](en) {en = ethylenediamine, tren = N,N,N- tris(2-aminoethyl)amine, Ln = Pr (2a), Nd (2b), Sm (2c), Eu (2d), Gd (2e), Tb (2f)}were prepared under mild solvothermal conditions and structurally characterized. 1 contains isolated [Tm(teta)₂]³⁺ ions, protonated H₃O⁺ ions and dimeric [Ge₂Se₆]^4? anions, while 2a–f are composed of [Ln(teta)(tren)Cl]³⁺ ions, dimeric [Ge₂Se₆]^4? anions and free en molecules. The lighter lanthanide ions (Pr–Tb) adopt a distorted tricapped trigonal prism with the nine-coordinated number, and the heavier Tm³⁺ ion adopts a distorted bicapped trigonal prism with the eight-coordinated number. Their band gaps in the range of 1.52–1.86 eV are derived from optical absorption spectra.     

Synthesis,crystal structures and biological evaluation of three ternary copper(II) complexes with fluorinated anthranilic acid derivatives

Three ternary copper(II) complexes [Cu(L¹)(phen)] (1), [Cu(L²)(phen)] (2), and [Cu(L³)(phen)]·2H₂O (3) (L¹ = 4-fluoro-2-(picolinamido)benzoic acid, L² = 4,5-difluoro-2-(picolinamido)benzoic acid, L³ = 4,5-difluoro-2-((2-hydroxybenzylidene)amino)benzoic acid, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) have been synthesized and characterized by physicochemical and spectroscopic methods. In addition, X-ray crystallography showed that the Cu atoms in each of the complexes are five-coordinate, adopting distorted square pyramidal or trigonal bipyramidal geometries. The interactions of the complexes with calf-thymus DNA were investigated by UV absorption, fluorescence spectroscopy and viscosity measurements. In addition, the complexes were screened for in vitro cytotoxicity against A549 (human pulmonary carcinoma cells), Jurkat (human T lymphocyte cell line) and HepG-2 (human liver hepatocellular carcinoma cells); these experiments showed that complex 3 exhibited the most effective cytotoxicities (IC₅₀ = 1.224–7.099 µM). Antibacterial studies revealed that complex 3 also exhibited highest activity, consistent with the DNA binding affinities.     

Synthesis,characterization, and crystal structures of 2D cobalt(II) and nickel(II) coordination polymers containing flexible bis(benzimidazole) ligands

Three coordination polymers, namely {[Ni(L1)(nip)(H₂O)]·2H₂O} _n (1), [Co(L2)(tbip)] _n (2), and {[Co₂(L3)₂(bptc)]·3H₂O} _n (3) (L1 = 1,4-bis(5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole)butane, L2 = 1,4-bis(5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole)-2-butylene, L3 = 1,3-bis(5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole)propane, H₂nip = 5-nitro-isophthalic acid, H₂tbip = 5-tert-butyl-isophthalic acid, H₄bptc = biphenyl-3,3′,4,4′-tetracarboxylic acid), have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by physicochemical and spectroscopic methods as well as by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Complexes 1 and 2 both feature a two-dimensional (4,4) layer with (4⁴ × 6²) topology. Complex 3 possesses a uninodal 4-connected 2D htb network. The fluorescence spectra and catalytic properties of the complexes for the degradation of methyl orange by sodium persulfate in a Fenton-like process are reported.     

Structure Modulation in Four New Coordination Polymers by In Situ Ligands Synthesis of Anthracene Derivatives and Various Auxiliary N-donor Ligands

Four novel coordination polymers, [Zn(HL¹)₂(phen)₂]·2CH₃OH·2H₂O (1), [ZnCl(HL¹)(4,4′-bipy)_0.5] _n (2), [Cd(HL¹)(L²)_0.5(2,2′-bipy)₂]·3H₂O (3), [Zn(L³)_0.5(N₃)_1.5(phen)] _n (4) (H₂L¹ = 9-(1H-tetrazole-5-yl)-10-carboxyl anthracene, H₂L² = 9,10-di-(1H-tetrazole-5-yl) anthracene, HL³ = 9-(1H-tetrazole-5-yl)-10-cyan anthracene, 1,10-phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, 4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine, 2,2′-bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine), have been constructed by in situ ligands synthesis system. The formation of tetrazole-based ligands H₂L¹, H₂L² and H₂L³ involves the in situ Sharpless [2 + 3] cycloaddition reaction between 9,10-dicyanoanthracene (DCA) and NaN₃ in the presence of Zn²⁺/Cd²⁺ ions as Lewis-acid catalysts under hydro/solvothermal conditions. At the same time, there is also another in situ carboxyl ligand synthesis reaction by hydrolysis from nitrile in compounds 1 and 2. The four compounds have been characterized by elemental analysis, IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Compound 1 exhibits a butterfly-shaped mononuclear structure. Compound 2 represents a 2D framework constructed by six-membered {Zn₆} rings as secondary building units (SBUs). Compound 3 presents a dinuclear {Cd₂} structure with two butterflies “flying side by side” fashion. While compound 4 displays a 1D chain structure based on a dinuclear {Zn₂} SBUs. Moreover, the luminescence properties of 1–4 have been also investigated.     

Synthesis,crystal structures,and properties of three coordination polymers of 5-(1H-imidazol-1-yl) isophthalic acid

Three coordination polymers have been obtained by hydrothermal synthesis, namely [Zn(imip)(H₂O)₂]·0.5H₂O (1), [Co(imip)(H₂O)₂]·0.5H₂O (2), and [Cd₂(imip)₂(H₂O)₃] (3) [H₂imip = 5-(1H-imidazol-1-yl) isophthalic acid]. The coordination polymers were characterized by IR spectra, elemental analysis, powder X-ray diffraction, and thermogravimetric analysis. Furthermore, single-crystal X-ray analysis reveals that they have 2D structures, which are extended into 3D networks via O–H···O hydrogen-bonding interactions. The luminescent properties of these coordination polymers were investigated.     

Synthesis,spectral and thermal studies on dicarboxylate-bridged palladium(II) coordination polymers. Part II

The synthesis and thermal behavior of the new [Pd(fum)(bipy)] _n ·2nH₂O (1), [Pd(fum)(bpe)] _n ·nH₂O (2) and [Pd(fum)(pz)] _n ·3nH₂O (3) {bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine, bpe = 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethene and pz = pyrazine} fumarate complexes are described in this work as well their characterization by IR and ¹³C CPMAS NMR spectroscopies. TG curves showed that the compounds released organic ligands and lattice water molecules in the temperature range of 46–491 °C. In all the cases, metallic palladium was identified as the final residue.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structures and Magnetic Properties of Three New Polynuclear Cu(II) Complexes Based on the Methoxybenzoate Isomers

In this paper, self-assembly reactions of copper(II) ions, methoxybenzoate isomers and 2,2′-bipyridine yield two copper-oxygen polynuclear complexes: [Cu₂(bpy)₂(2-C₈H₇O₃)₃]·(2-C₈H₇O₃)·14H₂O 1, [Cu₄(bpy)₄(H₂O)(OH)₄]·4(3-C₈H₇O₃)·17H₂O 2, and a simple mononuclear complex [Cu(bpy)(H₂O)(4-C₈H₇O₃)₂] 3. (bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine, C₈H₇O₃ = methoxybenzoate ion). Single crystal X-ray diffraction analyses reval that compound 1 is a dinuclear copper(II) complex which bridged by three carboxylate groups, and 2 presents a discrete step-like tetra-nuclear copper Cu₄O₄ core. Compound 3 shows a square pyramidal mononuclear geometry. The magnetic susceptibility of complex 1 measured from 2 to 300 K, revealed an antiferromagnetic interaction between the Cu(II) ions. Furthermore, the results about IR spectra and thermal analyses were discussed.     

Substituted group-directed assembly of six coordination compounds based on pyrazole bifunctional ligands

Six new complexes [Mn₈(μ₄-O)₄(phpz)₈(MeOH)₄]·(MeOH)(H₂O) (1) [Co₂(HphpzH)(Hphpz)₂(phpz)₂]·4(MeOH) (2), Ni(Hphpz)₂ (3), [Ni(Hphpz)₂]·H₂O (4), [Zn₄(pzpy)₄Cl₄] (5) and [Cu₂(pzpy)₂(HCO₂)₂(H₂O)₂] (6) have been synthesized by hydrothermal reactions of MCl₂·4H₂O (M = Mn, Co, Ni, Zn or Cu) with 5-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-3-pyrazole (HphpzH) or 2-(1H-pyrazol-3-yl)pyridine (Hpzpy). The complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 is an octanuclear Mn(III) cluster, complexes 2 and 6 are binuclear Co(III) and Cu(II), respectively, complexes 3 and 4 are isomorphous mononuclear species, while complex 5 is a tetranuclear Zn(II) cluster. The magnetic behavior of complex 1 was investigated. Magnetic susceptibility measurements revealed antiferromagnetic exchange interactions between the metal centers in the clusters. The luminescence properties of the complexes were investigated at room temperature in the solid state.     

Influence of methyl group position in bipyridine ligand on structure and luminescence of related zinc(II) nitrate complexes

Three new zinc(II) complexes of [Zn(6-mbipy)(η²-NO₃)₂] (1), [Zn(6,6′-dmbipy)(η²-NO₃)₂] (2) and [Zn(5,5′-dmbipy)(η²–NO₃)(H₂O)₂](NO₃).H₂O (3) were prepared from the reaction of 6-methyl-2,2′-bipyridine (6-mbipy), 6,6′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine (6,6′-dmbipy) and 5,5′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine (5,5′-dmbipy) with Zn(NO₃)₂·4H₂O in methanol, respectively. These three complexes were thoroughly characterized by elemental analysis, thermal gravimetric analysis, differential thermal analysis, infrared, UV–Vis, ¹H NMR and ¹³C{¹H} NMR spectroscopy, and their structures have all been determined by the single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The luminescence spectra of the title complexes show that the intensity of their emission bands is stronger than the bands for the free ligands.     

Hydrostable coordination polymers of a methyl-functionalized 4,4′-bipyridine ligand: structure,stability, magnetic and luminescent properties

The reactions of aromatic dicarboxylic acids and methyl-functionalized 4,4′-bipyridine ligands with metal salts under hydrothermal conditions generated four structurally diverse cobalt(II), zinc(II) and cadmium(II) coordination polymers, [Co(CH₃-BDC)(dmbpy)_0.5] _n (1), [Cd(OH-HBDC)₂(dmbpy)] _n (2), [Zn(NDC)(dmbpy)] _n , (3) and {[Cd(DBA)(dmbpy)_0.5]·2H₂O} _n (4) (CH₃–H₂BDC = 5-methylisophthalic acid, OH–H₂BDC = 5-hydroxyisophthalic acid, H₂NDC = 1,4-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, H₂DBA = 4,4′-methylenedibenzoic acid, dmbpy = 2,2′-dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridine). All four complexes have been structurally characterized by X-ray crystallography. Complex 1 shows a 3D jsm topology structure with two 1D channels parallel to the a and b axes. Complex 2 has a zigzag chain in which the OH-HBDC ligands point alternately up and down. Complexes 3 and 4 show 2D (4,4) networks when the dinuclear metal centers and their ligands are regarded as nodes and linkers, respectively. Complex 3 also shows twofold interpenetration with 1D channels along the b axis. Two nets of complex 4 interlock in parallel, giving rise to a polycatenated layer (2D → 2D). Thermogravimetric and chemical stabilities, magnetic and luminescent properties of these complexes were investigated.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Luminescent Properties of Two Zn<Superscript>II</Superscript>/Cd<Superscript>II</Superscript> Coordination Polymers Based on 1,4-Bis(pyridine-3-Ylmethoxy)benzene

Two polymeric frameworks, [Zn(Dpb)(Oba)] _n (Ι) and [Cd(Dpb)(2,6-Pda)H₂O] _n · nH₂O (II) (Dpb = 1,4-bis(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)benzene, H₂Oba = 4,4'-oxybis(benzoic acid), 2,6-H₂Pda = 2,6-pyridyl-dicarboxylate), have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction method (CIF files CCDC 1488269 (Ι), 1488270 (II)). Complex Ι is a 2D layer structure, which is constructed from 1D double chain. Complex II is a 1D chain. The luminescent properties of Ι, II have been investigated with fluorescent spectra in the solid state, I and II displayed a strong fluorescent emission at room temperature.     

Structure and thermal reactivity of Zn(II) salts of isocinchomeronic acid (2,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid)

The synthesis, an improved refined crystal and molecular structure re-determination, and the thermal decomposition behavior of two Zn(II) derivatives of isocinchomeronic acid (2,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid or H₂2,5-pydc) are presented. [Zn(2,5-pydc)(H₂O)₃Zn(2,5-pydc)(H₂O)₂]₂ (1) crystallizes in the triclinic P-1 space group with a = 7.106(2), b = 11.450(2), c = 11.869(1) Å, α = 107.29(1), β = 104.08(1), γ = 90.32(2)°, and Z = 2. [Zn(2,5-pydc)(H₂O)₂] · H₂O (2) is orthorhombic (P2₁2₁2₁ space group), with a = 7.342(1), b = 9.430(1), c = 13.834(2) Å, and Z = 4. The structures were refined to agreement R ₁-factors of 0.0315 (1) and 0.0336 (2). Complex (1) is arranged as molecular Zn₄(2,5-pydc)₄(H₂O)₁₀ tetramers, the cages of which define channels that remain unblocked by anions. Compound (2) is polymeric with Zn(2,5-pydc)(H₂O)₂ and Zn(2,5-pydc)(H₂O)₃ units linked through bridging ligands. Both compounds were synthesized under mild conditions in aqueous media, without need to resort to hydrothermal media. Changing the pH from 4.51 to 5.75 suffices to direct the chemical processes toward the orthorhombic compound rather than to the triclinic one.     

Substituent-dependent formation of Co(II) complexes based on phenyl-tetrazole acetic acid: from bis- to tristetrazole acetic acid

Tetrazole–carboxylates with both rigid tetrazole rings and flexible carboxylate groups provide excellent building blocks for the construction of diverse coordination architectures. We have selected a bistetrazole–carboxylate, H₂btzphda [H₂btzphda = 1,3-bis(tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-N2,N2′-biacetic acid] and a tristetrazole–carboxylate, H₃ttzphta [H₃ttzphta = 1,3,5-tris(tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-N2,N2′,N2′′-trisacetic acid] to construct new coordination compounds with CoCl₂·6H₂O, [Co(btzphda)(CH₃OH)(H₂O)₂]·H₂O (1), [Co₃(ttzphta)₂(H₂O)₁₂]·H₂O (2). These coordination compounds were structurally characterized by IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 has a two-dimensional layer structure with (4,4) grid topology, while complex 2 has a one-dimensional beaded chain structure. The luminescence spectra of complexes 1 and 2 at room temperature in the solid state show weaker emissions than those of the corresponding free ligands. The thermogravimetric properties of complexes 1 and 2 are presented and discussed.