Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Macrocycle [Cu(dadm)(mal)(H2O)]2·2H2O

The reaction of 4,4′-diaminodiphenylmethane (dadm), malonic acid (H2mal) and Cu(NO3)2 in aqueous solution results in a discrete binuclear Cu(II) macrocycle: [Cu(dadm)(mal)- (H2O)]2(2H2O. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 15.231(3), b = 11.847(2), c = 9.801(2)A,Z= 106.75(3)o, V = 1693.5(6)A3, Z = 2, C32H40Cu2N4O12, Mr = 799.76, Dc = 1.568 g/cm3, λ(MoK() = 0.71073A, μ = 1.325 mm-1, F(000) = 828, the final R = 0.0531 and Wr = 0.1244 for 3421 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). Each Cu(II) is coordinated by two oxygen atoms from a mal ligand, two nitrogen atoms from two dadm ligands and a water oxygen atom to form a triangle bipyramidal motif. The title compound possesses a distorted macrocycle enclosed by dadm with approximate dimensions of 8.3A× 5.9A.     

Crystal Structure and Interaction with DNA of [Ni(phen)(mal)(H2O)2]·3H2O

A new complex [Ni(phen)(mal)(H2O)2]·3H2O (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline,mal2-= malonic acid) has been synthesized by the reaction of nickel nitrate,phen and malonic acid.EA,IR spectra and X-ray single-crystal diffraction were carried out to determine the composition and crystal structure of the title complex.Crystal data:monoclinic system,space group P2/c,a =8.937(3),b = 12.163(5),c = 9.725(3)(A),β = 119.36°,C15H19N2O9Ni,Mr= 430.03,Z = 2,F(000) =446,V = 921.3 (A)3,Dc = 1.550 g/cm3,μ = 1.104 mm-1,-10≤h≤ 10,-12≤k≤ 14,-11 ≤l≤7,R =0.0261 and wR = 0.0609 for 4376 (Rint = 0.0203) independent reflections and 1631 observed ones (I＞ 2σ(I)).Ni(Ⅱ) exhibits an octahedral coordination geometry,with hydrogen bonds and π-π interactions stabilizing the whole structure.UV spectrum of the complex interacting with protamine DNA indicates that the title compound interacts with DNA via insertion mode with bonding constant Kb of 1.11 × 104.     

[Ni(bpy)(mal)(H2O)3]·H2O and [Ni(4,4′-dmbpy)(mal)(H2O)3]·1.5H2O: syntheses,crystal structures,magnetic properties,and computational study of stacking interactions

[Ni(bpy)(mal)(H₂O)₃]·H₂O and [Ni(4,4′-dmbpy)(mal)(H₂O)₃]·1.5H₂O (mal = maleato; bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine; 4,4′-dmbpy = 4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine) exhibit molecular crystal structures. The Ni(II) central ions in both complexes are six-coordinate by one chelate bonded L–L ligand, three aqua ligands, and one position is occupied by a maleato oxygen donor atom. Hydrogen bonded ribbon-like supramolecular structural motifs are present in both studied complexes; these are linked by weaker C–H?O hydrogen bonds in [Ni(bpy)(mal)(H₂O)₃]·H₂O, whereas in [Ni(4,4′-dmbpy)(mal)(H₂O)₃]·1,5H₂O the hydrogen bonded ribbons are linked by O?H-O-H?O hydrogen bonds with the participation of the additional water solvate molecule positioned on the twofold axis. In both structures, π–π stacking interactions with different patterns in respective structures were found. The role of dispersion energy and many-body effects in the stabilization of bpy and 4,4′-dmbpy stacking interactions were investigated using methods of computational chemistry. Those confirm the dispersion-dominated stabilization of the 4,4′-dmbpy supramolecular chain-like structure, with only marginal impact of cooperativity effects. Thermal decompositions of both complexes start with dehydration. Magnetic susceptibility studies performed from 2 to 300 K revealed a dominant effect of the zero-field splitting of the Ni(II) ion, governing the low-temperature magnetic properties of both compounds.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Two-dimensional Framework Supramolecular Complex [Mn(phen)(DPZDA)(H2O)]·2H2O

A novel two-dimensional supramolecular complex [Mn(phen)(DPZDA)(H2O)]·2H2Ohas been synthesized by the reaction of Mn(CH3COO)2, 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) and H2DPZDA (3,5-dimethyl-pyrazine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid). Elemental analysis, IR spectra and X-ray singlecrystal diffraction were carried out to determine the composition and crystal structure of the title complex. Crystal data: triclinic system, space group P-1, a = 7.7474(13), b = 9.3381(15), c =15.146(3)(A), α = 93.872(3), β = 102.451(11), γ = 105.261(11)°, C20H20MnN4O7, Mr = 483.34, Z = 2,F(000) = 498, V = 1023.2(3)(A)3, Dc = 1.569 g/cm3, μ = 0.697 mm-1, -9≤h≤9, -11 ≤k≤ 10, -18≤l≤12, R = 0.0365 and wR = 0.0901 for 3585 independent reflections (Rint = 0.0165) and 2923observed reflections (I ＞ 2σ(I)). Structural analysis indicates that Mn(Ⅱ) adopts a distorted octahedral geometry. The 2-D framework supramolecular structure of the title complex is constructed from hydrogen bonds and π…πinteractions.     

Vanadium Haloperoxidases Model Compounds: Synthesis,Structural Characterization and Mimic Catalytic Bromination Activity of [VO(C2O4)(2,2′-bipy)(H2O)]·C2H5OH and VO(C2O4)(phen)(H2O)

Two oxo-vanadium(IV) complexes, [VO(C₂O₄)(2,2′-bipy)(H₂O)]·C₂H₅OH(1) and VO(C₂O₄)(phen)(H₂O) (2), where 2,2′-bipy=2,2′-bipyridyl, phen=1,10-phenanthroline, were synthesized as potential functional models of vanadium haloperoxidases(VHPOs) in mixed solvent of ethanol and water at room temperature. The complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, infrared(IR), UV-Vis and X-ray crystallography. Structural analyses showed that vanadium atom was coordinated by a terminal oxygen, one oxygen atom from coordinated water, two oxygen atoms from the carboxylate group of oxalic acid, and two nitrogen atoms(N1 and N2) from 2,2′-bipy/phen. Central vanadium atoms in complexes 1 and 2 were both in a distorted-octahedral environment, and some intermolecular hydrogen bonding linkages were also observed in each complex. Bromination reaction activity of the two complexes was evaluated with phenol red as organic substrate in the presence of H₂O₂, Br^- and phosphate buffer, indicating that they can be considered as a potential functional model of VHPO. In addition, thermal analysis was also performed and discussed in detail.     

Syntheses and structures of seven-coordinate K3[Cd(Dtpa)], K2[Cd(H2O)4][Cd(Edta)(H2O)]2 · 2H2O, and Na2[Cd(H2O)4][Cd(Edta)(H2O)]2 · 2H2O complexes

The title complexes, K₃[Cd(Dtpa)] (H₅Dtpa = diethylenetriamine-N,N,N,N′,N′-pentaacetic acid, (I)), K₂[Cd(H₂O)₄][Cd(Edta)(H₂O)]₂ · 2H₂O (H₄Edta = ethylenediamine-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetic acid, (II)), and Na₂[Cd(H₂O)₄][Cd(Edta)(H₂O)]₂ · 2H₂O (III), were prepared, and their compositions and structures were determined by elemental analyses, IR spectra, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction techniques, respectively. In complex I, the Cd is seven-coordinated by one Dtpa ligand yielding a pseudo-monocapped trigonal prism conformation, and the complex crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system with the Pi space group. The crystal data are as follows: a = 8.7300(17), b = 9.1200(18), c = 15.110(3) Å, α = 95.52(3)°, β = 96.59(3)°, γ = 99.63(3)°, V = 1170.0(4) ų, Z = 2, ρ = 1.754 g/cm³, μ = 1.519 mm^?1, F(000) = 616, R = 0.0644 and wR = 0.1712 for 3842 observed reflections with I ≥ 2σ(I). For complex II, in the [Cd(Edta)(H₂O)]^2? complex anion the Cd²⁺ ion is seven-coordinated by one Edta ligand and one water molecule, yielding a pseudo-pentagonal bipyramid conformation. In the [Cd(H₂O)₄]²⁺ cation, the bridged Cd is six-coordinated, yielding an almost standard octahedral conformation. The complex crystallizes in the monoclinic system with P2₁/n space group. The crystal data are as follows: a = 9.098(3), b = 16.442(6), c = 12.023(4) Å, β = 91.053(6)°, V = 1798.3(12) ų, Z = 2, ρ = 2.098 g/cm³, μ = 2.086 mm^?1, F(000) =1124, R = 0.0406 and wR = 0.1152 for 3680 observed reflections with I ≥ 2σ(I). In complex III, the conformations of Cd²⁺ ions are similar to those of the potassium salt complex, and the complex also crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system with the P2₁/n space group. The crystal data are as follows: a = 9.134(7), b = 16.500(13), c = 12.075(10) Å, β = 91.054(12)°, V = 1820(2) ų, Z = 2, ρ = 2.015 g/cm³, μ = 1.856 mm^?1, F(000) = 1092, R = 0.0363 and wR = 0.0879 for 3707 observed reflections with I ≥ 2σ(I).     

Two-Dimensional Coordination Polymer {[Zn(Pht)(4.4′-Bipy)(H2O)2] · 2H2O} n : Synthesis and Structure

The coordination polymer {[Zn(Pht)(4,4-Bipy)(H₂O)₂] · 2H₂O} _n (where Pht is a doubly deprotonated phthalic acid residue and 4,4-Bipy is 4,4-bipyridine) was synthesized and studied by X-ray diffraction. It was shown that both ligands perform a bridging function and unite the Zn atoms into a two-dimensional network with a periodicity of 11.302(2) Å (with 4,4-Bipy as the bridge) or 7.627(2) Å (with Pht as the bridge). The coordination polyhedron of Zn is a distorted octahedron with C ₂ symmetry. The Zn–N distances in the coordination polyhedron are 2.117(3) and 2.131(3) Å; the Zn–O_carb distance is 2.171(2) Å and the Zn–O(w) distance is 2.129(2) Å. The O–H···O hydrogen bonds involving the outer-sphere water molecules combine the polymer layers into a framework.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of two Cd(II) coordination polymers: one-dimensional chain [Cd(C4H6N2)2(C4H2O4)(H2O)2] n and two-dimensional sheet [Cd(C4H6N2)(H2O)(C4H4O4)] n · n H2O

Two new Cd(II) coordination polymers, [Cd(C₄H₆N₂)₂(C₄H₂O₄)(H₂O)₂] _n (1) (where C₄H₆N₂?=?2-methylimidazole, C₄H₂O₄?=?fumarate), and [Cd(C₄H₆N₂)(H₂O)(C₄H₄O₄)] _n ?·?nH₂O (2), (where C₄H₄O₄?=?succinates), have been prepared and structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P 1 in a one-dimensional chain structure, in which carboxy is monodentate; a three-dimensional supermolecular network structure was formed through hydrogen bonding. In complex 2, the coordination geometry of the Cd atoms is a pentagonal bipyramid, and a two-dimensional sheet is formed though carboxyl group bridging. In 1 and 2, IR spectra indicate the presence of bridging carboxyl groups, confirmed by structure analyses.     

Crystal Structure and Magnetic Properties of A One-Dimensional Polymer [Mn(im2-py)(tp)(H2O)2]·1.25H2O

A new manganese(II) complex [Mn(im2-py)(tp)(H₂O)₂]·1.25H₂O (im2-py=2-(2'-pyridyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl and tp=terephthalato dianion) has been synthesized and characterized structurally and magnetically. The crystal structure consists of neutral chains of manganese(II) ions linked by the terephthalate ligand. Variable temperature magnetic susceptibility data exhibit a weak antiferromagnetic coupling between the manganese(II) ion and the imino nitroxide radical.     

Syntheses and Structures of Two New Coordination Polymers:[Cu(C14H9O4)(C14H10O4)(C12H12N2)2] and [Ag(C14H9O4)(C13H14N2)]·0.5 H2O

Under hydrothermal conditions, two new ribbon-like structures, [Cu(C14H9O4)-analysis revealed that these structures were constructed by mixed ligands. The coordination polymer forms the basic architecture while the weak interactions extend the framework into a secondary structure. The whole structures of them are governed by collaboration of the strong and weak interactions. Compound 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c with a = 17.0485(3), b =1 1.0558(3), c = 22.7623(4) A, β = 102.465(1)°, V = 4189.2(2) A3, Z = 4, Mr = 915.44, Dc = 1.451g/mL, F(000) = 1900 andμ(MoKα) = 0.587 cm-1. The final R and wR are 0.0030 and 0.1022,respectively for 3037 observed reflections with I ＞ 2σ(I). Compound 2 crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P21/c with a = 11.5963(4), b = 11.7004(5), c = 17.1254(5) A,β = 95.620(1)°, V =2312.4(1) A3, Z = 4, Mr = 556.35, Dc = 1.598 g/mL, F(000) = 1132 andμ(MoKα) = 0.912 cm-1The final R and wR are 0.0431 and 0.1050, respectively for 2629 observed reflections with I ＞ 2σ(I).     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [{Cd(hmbdc)(H2O)3}·2H2O]n

A novel coordination polymer [{Cd(hmbdc)(H2O)3}·2H2O]n (hmbdc=5-hydroxy- isophthalic acid) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P21/c, with a=9.599(3), b=18.699(5), c=7.557(2) (A), β= 108.198(4)°, V=1288.6(6) (A)3, Z=4, Mr=382.60, Dc=1.972 g/cm3, F(000)=760, μ=1.740, the final R=0.0555 and wR=0.0995 for 1732 observed reflections with Ⅰ ＞ 2σ(Ⅰ). The structural analysis shows that the intermolecular hydrogen bonds and π-π interactions result in a three-dimensional supramolecular framework.     

Syntheses and structural determination of the nine-coordinate rare earth metal complexes: [TbIII(Eg3a)(H2O)2] · 4.5H2O and K[TbIII(Edta)(H2O)3] · 5H2O

Two title complexes, [Tb^III(Eg3a)(H₂O)₂] · 4.5H₂O (I) (H₃Eg3a = 3-carboxymethyl-6, 9-dioxa-3,12-diazatetradecanedioic acid) and K[Tb^III(Edta)(H₂O)₃] · 5H₂O(II) (H₄Edta = ethylenediamine-N,N,N′,N′-tetraaceti acid), were prepared and characterized by FT-IR, elemental analyses, TGA-DTA-DTG, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction technique. For I, the Tb³⁺ ion is nine-coordinated by an Eg3a ligand and two coordination water molecules, yielding a monocapped square-antiprismatic (MCSAP) conformation. Complex I crystallizes in the monoclinic system with P2₁/c space group. The crystal data are as follows: a = 9.237(3), b = 10.018(3), c = 23.580(7) Å, β = 99.021(5)°, V = 2155.2(11) ų, Z = 4, ρ = 1.822 Mg m^?3, μ = 3.353 mm^?1, F(000) = 1180, R ₁ = 0.0445 and wR ₂ = 0.1034 for 4262 observed reflections with I ≥ 2σ(I). For II, the Tb³⁺ ion is nine-coordinated by an Edta ligand and three coordinate water molecules also yielding a MCSAP conformation. Complex II crystallizes in the orthorhombic system with Fdd2 space group. The crystal data are as follows: a = 19.373(5), b = 35.429(10), c = 12.114(3) Å, V = 8315(4) ų, Z = 16, ρ = 2.014 Mg m^?3, μ = 2.014 mm^?1, F(000) = 5024, R ₁ = 0.0224 and wR ₂ = 0.0557 for 3189 observed reflections with I ≥ 2σ(I). The potassium cations bridge the coordination spheres yielding many infinite long 1-D zigzag-type chains. The molecular structure of I is more stable than that of II. According to thermal analyses, the collapsing temperatures of crystal structure are 314°C for I and 348°C for II, which indicates that the crystal structure of II is more stable.     

Syntheses and structural determination of eight-coordinate Na[YbIII(Cydta)(H2O)2] · 5H2O and [YbIII(Hegta)] · 2H2O complexes

Na[Yb^III(Cydta)(H₂O)₂] · 5H₂O (1) (H₄Cydta = trans-1,2-cyclohexanediamine-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetic acid) and [Yb^III(Hegta)] · 2H₂O (2) (H₄egta = ethyleneglycol-bis-(2-aminoethylether)-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetic acid) were prepared and their composition and structures were determined by elemental analyses and single-crystal X-ray diffraction techniques. Complex 1 crystallized in the triclinic crystal system with space group P 1; the Yb^III is eight-coordinate by a hexadentate Cydta and two water molecules. Complex 2 is a protonated egta complex, crystallized in the monoclinic crystal system with space group P 2 ₁ /c; Yb^III is coordinated only by the octadentate Hegta ligand. Both these complexes adopt a pseudo-square antiprismatic conformation.     

Syntheses and structural determinations of the nine-coordinate rare earth metal: Na4[DyIII(dtpa)(H2O)]2·16H2O,Na[DyIII(edta)(H2O)3]·3.25H2O and Na3[DyIII(nta)2(H2O)]·5.5H2O

Three complexes, Na₄[Dy^III(dtpa)(H₂O)]₂?·?16H₂O, Na[Dy^III(edta)(H₂O)₃]?·?3.25H₂O and Na₃[Dy^III (nta)₂(H₂O)]?·?5.5H₂O, have been synthesized in aqueous solution and characterized by FT–IR, elemental analyses, TG–DTA and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Na₄[Dy^III(dtpa)(H₂O)]₂?·?16H₂O crystallizes in the monoclinic system with P2₁/n space group, a?=?18.158(10)?Å, b?=?14.968(9)?Å, c?=?20.769(12)?Å, β?=?108.552(9)°, V?=?5351(5)?ų, Z?=?4, M?=?1517.87?g?mol^?1, D _c?=?1.879?g?cm^?3, μ?=?2.914?mm^?1, F(000)?=?3032, and its structure is refined to R ₁(F)?=?0.0500 for 9384 observed reflections [I?>?2σ(I)]. Na[Dy^III(edta)(H₂O)₃]?·?3.25H₂O crystallizes in the orthorhombic system with Fdd2 space group, a?=?19.338(7)?Å, b?=?35.378(13)?Å, c?=?12.137(5)?Å, β?=?90°, V?=?8303(5)?ų, Z?=?16, M?=?586.31?g?mol^?1, D _c?=?1.876?g?cm^?3, μ?=?3.690?mm^?1, F(000)?=?4632, and its structure is refined to R ₁(F)?=?0.0307 for 4027 observed reflections [I?>?2σ(I)]. Na₃[Dy^III(nta)₂(H₂O)]?·?5.5H₂O crystallizes in the orthorhombic system with Pccn space group, a?=?15.964(12)?Å, b?=?19.665(15)?Å, c?=?14.552(11)?Å, β?=?90°, V?=?4568(6)?ų, Z?=?8, M?=?724.81?g?mol^?1, D _c?=?2.102?g?cm^?3, μ?=?3.422?mm^?1, F(000)?=?2848, and its structure is refined to R ₁(F)?=?0.0449 for 4033 observed reflections [I?>?2?σ(I)]. The coordination polyhedra are tricapped trigonal prism for Na₄[Dy^III(dtpa)(H₂O)]₂?·?16H₂O and Na₃[Dy^III(nta)₂(H₂O)]?·?5.5H₂O, but monocapped square antiprism for Na[Dy^III(edta)(H₂O)₃]?·?3.25H₂O. The crystal structures of these three complexes are completely different from one another. The three-dimensional geometries of three polymers are 3-D layer-shaped structure for Na₄[Dy^III(dtpa)(H₂O)]₂?·?16H₂O, 1-D zigzag type structure for Na[Dy^III(edta)(H₂O)₃]?·?3.25H₂O and a 2-D parallelogram for Na₃[Dy^III(nta)₂(H₂O)]?·?5.5H₂O. According to thermal analyses, the collapsing temperatures are 356°C for Na₄[Dy^III(dtpa)(H₂O)]₂?·?16H₂O, 371°C for Na[Dy^III(edta)(H₂O)₃]?·?3.25H₂O and 387°C for Na₃[Dy^III(nta)₂(H₂O)]?·?5.5H₂O, which indicates that their crystal structures are very stable.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Zn(FcCOO)2(2,2′-bipy)(H2O)]2·H2O

A novel complex [Zn(FcCOO)2(2,2′-bipy)(H2O)]2·H2O (Fc = (η5-C5H5)Fe(η5-C5H4), 2,2′-bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 6.8187(4), b = 21.7155(13), c = 19.7411(12) (A), α = 90, β = 97.7420(10), γ = 90°, C64H58Fe4Zn2N4O11, Mr = 1413.28, V = 2896.4(3) (A)3, Dc = 1.620 g/cm3, Z = 2, F(000) = 1444, μ(MoKα) = 1.857 mm-1, R = 0.0523 and wR = 0.0982 for 3219 observed reflections (I ＞ 2σ(I)). Structural analysis shows that the zinc atom is coordinated with three oxygen atoms from two ferrocenemonocarboxylates and one water molecule together with two nitrogen atoms from 2,2′-bipyridine, giving a distorted square-pyramidal coordination geometry. The complex molecules are linked to form an infinite one-dimensional chain by both intermolecular hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking interactions of the bipyridine rings.     

Reactions of CH3SH and CH3SSCH3 with gas-phase hydrated radical anions (H2O)n(•-), CO2(•-)(H2O)n, and O2(•-)(H2O)n

The chemistry of (H(2)O)(n)(?-), CO(2)(?-)(H(2)O)(n), and O(2)(?-)(H(2)O)(n) with small sulfur-containing molecules was studied in the gas phase by Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry. With hydrated electrons and hydrated carbon dioxide radical anions, two reactions with relevance for biological radiation damage were observed, cleavage of the disulfide bond of CH(3)SSCH(3) and activation of the thiol group of CH(3)SH. No reactions were observed with CH(3)SCH(3). The hydrated superoxide radical anion, usually viewed as major source of oxidative stress, did not react with any of the compounds. Nanocalorimetry and quantum chemical calculations give a consistent picture of the reaction mechanism. The results indicate that the conversion of e(-) and CO(2)(?-) to O(2)(?-) deactivates highly reactive species and may actually reduce oxidative stress. For reactions of (H(2)O)(n)(?-) with CH(3)SH as well as CO(2)(?-)(H(2)O)(n) with CH(3)SSCH(3), the reaction products in the gas phase are different from those reported in the literature from pulse radiolysis studies. This observation is rationalized with the reduced cage effect in reactions of gas-phase clusters.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Zn(FcCOO)2(2,2′-bipy)(H2O)]2·H2O

A novel complex [Zn(FcCOO)2(2,2′-bipy)(H2O)]2·H2O (Fc = (η5-C5H5)Fe(η5-C5H4), 2,2′-bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 6.8187(4), b = 21.7155(13), c = 19.7411(12) (A), α = 90, β = 97.7420(10), γ = 90°, C64H58Fe4Zn2N4O11, Mr = 1413.28, V = 2896.4(3) (A)3, Dc = 1.620 g/cm3, Z = 2, F(000) = 1444, μ(MoKα) = 1.857 mm-1, R = 0.0523 and wR = 0.0982 for 3219 observed reflections (I ＞ 2σ(I)). Structural analysis shows that the zinc atom is coordinated with three oxygen atoms from two ferrocenemonocarboxylates and one water molecule together with two nitrogen atoms from 2,2′-bipyridine, giving a distorted square-pyramidal coordination geometry. The complex molecules are linked to form an infinite one-dimensional chain by both intermolecular hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking interactions of the bipyridine rings.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Diaqua(2,2"-Dipyridyl)isothiocyanatoneptunoyl Monohydrate [NpO2(C10H8N2)(NCS)(H2O)2] · H2O

The crystal structure of the complex [NpO₂(C₁₀H₈N₂)(NCS)(H₂O)₂] · H₂O is determined. The unit cell parameters are a= 7.406, b= 9.517, c= 11.518 Å, = 103.65°, = 92.68°, = 96.53°, V= 781.6 ų, space group , Z= 2, (calcd) = 2.257 g/cm³, R= 0.046, R _w= 0.122. The coordination polyhedron of the Np atom is a pentagonal bipyramid with two nitrogen atoms of dipyridyl, a nitrogen atom of isothiocyanate ion, two oxygen atoms of water molecules lying in the equatorial plane, and oxygen atoms of the neptunoyl group lying in the axial positions.