Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Fluorescent and Thermal Stability Properties of the Zinc(Ⅱ) Complex [Zn(C_(15)H_(11)O_3)_2(C_(12)H_8N_2)_2]·5H_2O

A new complex has been synthesized with o-methylbenzoyl-benzoic acid(HL) and 1,10-phenanthroline(phen) in the mixture of water and ethanol. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c with a = 13.6328(18), b = 17.7876(18), c = 19.998(2), β = 104.720(4)o, C54H48N4O11Zn, Mr = 994.33, V = 4690.2(9)3, Dc = 1.408 g/cm3, Z = 4, F(000) = 2072, μ(MoKα) = 0.59 mm-1, R = 0.0736 and wR = 0.2029. The crystal structure shows that the zinc ions are coordinated with two oxygen atoms from two HL molecules and four nitrogen atoms from two phen molecules, forming distorted octahedral coordination geometry. The fluorescent and thermal stability properties of the complex are studied. The result shows that it has one fluorescent emission band at around 412 nm. In addition, the complex is stable under 210 ℃.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Thermal Stability of a Supramolecular Lead（II） Complex with 4-Nitrobenzoic Acid and 1,10-Phenanthroline

A new complex [Pb(phen)2(4-NBA)]2·2(NO3)·H2O(phen = 1,10-phenanthroline,4-NBA = 4-nitrobenzoate) has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,elemental analyses and IR spectroscopy.The complex crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P21/c with a = 13.416(3),b = 14.065(3),c = 16.845(3) ,β = 110.55(3)o,V = 2976.5(10)3,Z = 2,Dc = 1.796 g/cm3,F(000) = 1564,GOOF = 0.962,the final R = 0.0686 and wR = 0.1746.The crystal structure shows that the lead ion is coordinated with two carboxylate O atoms from the 4-NBA anion,and four N atoms from two phen molecules,forming a slightly distorted pentagonalbipyramidal coordination geometry.It is further extended by various supramo-lecular interactions to form a three-dimensional supramolecular network.The TG analysis result shows that this complex begins decomposing at 30 ℃ and decompounding completely at 733 ℃.     

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 Antitumor Activity of a Na(Ⅰ) Coordination Polymer Based on 2-Propyl-4,5-imidazoledicarboxylic Acid and 1,10-Phenanthroline Ligands

A new Na(I) coordination polymer, [Na2(Hpimdc)(H2 pimdc)(phen)2]n(1), has been synthesized by the reaction of NaOH with 2-propyl-4,5-imidazoledicarboxylic acid(H3 pimdc)and 1,10-phenanthroline(phen). The Na(I) coordination polymer 1 was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis and elemental analysis. In 1, the bridged ligand H3 pimdc adopts two modes(singly deprotonated and doubly deprotonated) to coordinate with the Na(I) ion.The Na(1) ion is six-coordinated with three N atoms from a phen ligand and a H2 pimdc ligand,three O atoms from a Hpimdc ligand and two other different H2 pimdc ligands. The Na(2) ion is also six-coordinated with three N atoms from a phen ligand and a Hpimdc ligand, three O atoms from a H2 pimdc ligand and other two different Hpimdc ligands. Complex 1 exhibits a 1 D chain structure built up by μ-H2 pimdc-and μ-Hpimdc2-ligands. The antitumor activities of complex 1 against human SGC7901, A549 and H08910 cells have been tested.     

配合物[Tb(p-ClBA)_3(phen)]_2的结构和性能(英文)

Terbium p-chlorobenzoate complex with 1,10-phenanthroline, [Tb( p-ClBA)_3phen]_2 (1) has been obtained in the ethanol solution, where p-ClBA=p-chlorobenzoate and phen=1,10-phenanthroline. It crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P1, a=1.008 1(2) nm, b=1.185 7(2) nm, c=1.431 1(3) nm, α=110.826(4)°, β=96.436(4)°, γ=101.737(4)°, Z=2. The two Tb(Ⅲ) ions are linked by four carboxylate groups through their bidentate bridging modes, forming a dimeric unit with crystallographic inversion center. Each terbium ion has an eight-coordinate geometry with four of the coordination sites occupied by four oxygen atoms from the four bridging carboxylates, respectively, two oxygen atoms from bidentate carboxylate, and the remaining positions occupied by two nitrogen atoms from a 1,10-phenanthroline molecule. The Tb(Ⅲ) ion adopt a distorted square antiprism coordination geometry. The excitation and luminescence data observed at room temperature show that the title complex emits very intensive green fluorescence under ultraviolet light. The result of thermal analysis indicates the complex [Tb(p-ClBA)_3phen]_2 is quite stable to heat. CCDC: 221921.     

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.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Fluorescence Properties of a Three-dimensional Triply-bridged Binuclear Zinc（Ⅱ） Complex [Zn2（Mba）3（Phen）2EtOH）]·ClO4

The novel complex [Zn2(Mba)3(Phen)2EtOH)]·ClO4 (Hmba=methoxybenzoic acid, Phen=1,10-phenanthroline, EtOH=ethanol) was synthesized by hydrothermal reactions, and its structure was determined by X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the triclinic system, space group P with a=1.15362(1), b=1.3655(3), c=1.61451(1) nm, α=72.842(2), β=83.259(3), γ=72.083(2)°, V=2.3112(6) nm3, Z=2, μ(MoKα)=11.71 cm-1, F(000)=1120, R=0.0552 and wR=0.1157 (I > 2·(I)). The two centric zinc(Ⅱ) ions in the complex locate in a distorted octahedral coordination geometry and a distorted trigonal bipyramid coordination geometry, respectively. Two bridging bidentate carboxyl groups and a μ2-O carboxyl group from three methoxybenzoic acids act as the bridge to link two Zn(Ⅱ) ions. The asymmetric units are connected by π-π packing interactions between aromatic rings to form a three-dimensional supramolecular network. The experimental results show a good fluorescence property for the complex.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Nickel（Ⅱ） Complex Bearing 2,9- di-tert-butyl-1,10-phenanthroline Ligand

The complex DtbpNiCl2(Dtbp = 2,9-di-tert-butyl-1,10-phenanthroline) was synthe- sized and characterized by X-ray single-crystal structure analysis. For the complex: C20 H24 Cl2 N2 Ni CH2 Cl2, Mr = 506.95, monoclinic, space group P21 /c, a = 9.5905(3), b = 13.7587(3), c = 17.3364(5), β = 94.244(2)°, V = 2281.31(11)3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.476 g/cm3, λ = 1.54184, μ = 5.606 mm-1, F(000) = 1048, S = 1.079, R = 0.0402 and wR = 0.1010 for 3223 observed reflections with I 2σ(I). In complex DtbpNiCl2, the nickel adopts a distorted tetrahedral geometry coordinated by two nitrogen atoms of Dtbp and two chlorine ions. The complex is connected by intermolecular C–H···Cl hydrogen bonds to form a 1D structure in the solid state.     

Crystal structure and fluorescence spectrum of the complex [Eu(Ⅲ)(TTA)_3(phen)]

The title complex Eu(Ⅲ)(TTA)3(phen) (where TTA= thenoyltrifluoroacetone monoanion; phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) has been synthesized in mixed solvents of acetone and ethanol (1:1 volume ratio) and its crystal structure has been determined by X-ray diffraction. The complex crystals are triclinic, space group P1(#2) with cell dimensions of a = 1.3241 (2) nm, 6 = 1.5278(4) nm, c = 0.9755(3) nm, α = 92.49 (2)°, β=102.57(2)°, γ = 91.62(2)°, V=1.9268(8) nm3, Z = 2, μ(Mo Kα) = 18.77 cm-1, Dx = 1.720 g/cm3. The coordination geometry of Eu atom is a distorted square antiprism, and the encapsulated structure that can meet the structural requirement of the typical europium luminescent sensor. The fluorescence spectrum suggests that the complex is a strong photoluminescent material.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Lead(Ⅱ) Polymer with a Two-dimensional Network Structure:[Pb_2(PDB)_2(phen)]_n·nH_2O

A new metal-organic complex [Pb2(PDB)2(phen)]n·nH2O (H2PDB=pyridine-3,4-dicarboxylic acid,phen=1,10-phenanthroline) 1 has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis,IR spectrum,TG and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The compound crystallizes in triclinic,space group P1 with a=7.2472(5),b=10.6966(8),c=16.2376(12),α=98.2960(10),β=91.6430(10),γ=97.4810(10)o,V=1233.53(16)3,C26H16O9N4Pb2,Mr=942.81,Dc=2.538 g/cm3,μ(MoKα)=13.697 mm-1,F(000)=872,Z=2,the final R=0.0247 and wR=0.0654 for 3886 observed reflections (I 2σ(I)).In the crystal structure,the Pb(1) atom is six-coordinated with four carboxylate oxygen atoms from three different PDB ligands and two nitrogen atoms from phen ligand,showing a distorted octahedral geometry;the Pb(2) atom is four-coordinated with four carboxylate oxygen atoms from four different PDB ligands,showing a distorted tetrahedral geometry.It exhibits a three-dimensional supramolecular network structure formed by hydrogen bonds and π-π interactions.     

Crystal structures and thermal decomposition mechanism of four lanthanide complexes with halogen-benzoic acid and 1,10-phenanthroline

This paper describes syntheses and structure determination of four lanthanide complexes [Nd(2-Cl-4-FBA) 3 phen] 2 (1, 2-Cl-4-FBA = 2-chloro-4-fluorobenzoate, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline), [Ln(2,5-DClBA) 3 phen] 2 (Ln = Sm(2) and Tb(3), 2,5-DClBA = 2,5-dichlorobenzoate) and [Sm(2-Cl-4,5-DFBA) 3 (phen)(H 2 O)] 2 (4, (2-Cl-4,5-DFBA = 2-chloro-4,5-difluorobenzo- ate). The complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, infrared and ultraviolet spectra, and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. In the molecular structures of 1 4, two Ln 3+ ions are linked by four carboxyl groups, with two of them in a bridging bidentate mode and the other two in a bridging-chelating tridentate mode, forming four binuclear molecules. In addition, each Ln 3+ ion is also chelated to one phen molecule and one carboxyl group in the complexes, except each Sm 3+ ion in 4 which is bonded to one carboxyl group by unidentate mode and one H 2 O molecule. There are two different coordination polyhedrons for each Nd 3+ ion in the two similar molecular structures of 1 and they are a distorted monocapped square antiprismatic and a distorted tricapped triangular prism conformation, respectively. The coordination polyhedron for each Ln 3+ ion in 2 4 is a nine-coordinated distorted mono-capped square antiprismatic conformation. The complex 3 exhibits green luminescence under the radiation of UV light. The thermal decomposition behaviors of the complexes have been discussed by simultaneous TG/DSC-FTIR technique. The 3D surface graphs for the FTIR spectra of the evolved gases were recorded and the gaseous products were identified by the typical IR spectra obtained at different temperatures from the 3D surface graphs. Meanwhile, we discussed the nonisothermal kinetics of 1 4 by the integral isoconversional non-linear (NL-INT) method.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Thermal Stability Properties of the Complex [Cd_2(phen)_2(C_(14)H_(11)O_3)_4(CH_3CH_2OH)]·(CH_3OH)·(H_2O)

A dinuclear cadmium complex [Cd2(phen)2(C14H11O3)4(CH3CH2OH)]·(CH3OH)·(H2O) has been synthesized with benzilic acid and 1,10-phenanthroline by hydrothermal method.The crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction with crystal parameters as follows:triclinic system with space group P1,a = 1.21298(10),b = 1.32586(11),c = 2.4815(2) nm,α = 76.2630(10),β = 81.4500(10),γ = 69.1700(10)o,V = 3.6143(5) nm3,Dc = 1.438 g/cm3,Z = 1,F(000) = 1600,the final GOOF = 0.937,R = 0.0521 and wR = 0.1328.In the title complex,the dinuclear structure is defined by carboxyl oxygen atoms adopting a monodentate bridged coordination mode.The coordination environment of Cd(Ⅱ) ion is CdO4N2,giving a distorted octahedral coordination geometry.TG analysis shows that the title complex is stable under 140 ℃.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Cobalt（Ⅱ） Complex with 2-（4＇-Chlorine-benzoyl）-benzoic Acid and 1,10-Phenanthroline

A new metal-organic complex Co2(cbba)4(phen)2(μ2-OH2)(H2cbba=2-(4'-chlorine-benzoyl)benzoic acid,phen=1,10-phenanthroline) 1 has been hydrothermally synthesized and struc-turally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,elemental analyses,TG and IR spectroscopy.The compound crystallizes in triclinic,space group P1 with a=10.7659(7),b=17.1856(11),c=19.2022(13),α=83.8120(10),β=84.9930(10),γ=87.2070(10)°,V=3515.8(4)3,C80H50Cl4Co2N4O13,Mr=1534.90,Dc=1.450 g/cm3,μ(MoKα)=0.693 mm-1,F(000)=1568,Z=2,the final R=0.0490 and wR=0.1092 for 8216 observed reflections(Ⅰ > 2σ(Ⅰ)).In the crystal structure,the cobalt atom is six-coordinated with three carboxylate oxygen atoms from three different cbba ligands,one oxygen atom from coordinated water molecule and two nitrogen atoms from phen ligand,showing a distorted octahedral geometry.Furthermore,it exhibits a 3D supramolecular network through π-π and hydrogen bonding interactions.     

Synthesis,Structure and Properties of a New Lead(Ⅱ) Complex of 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid, 1,10-Phenanthroline and Its Thermal Decomposition to PbO Micro-crystal Particles

The self-assembly of 1,10-phenanthroline(phen) and 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid(H2bdc) with Pb(NO3)2 under solvothermal conditions in N,N-dimethylacetamide(DMA) gives rise to a one-dimensional chain coordination polymer, [Pb(phen)(bdc)](1), which was characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. This complex crystallizes in triclinic, space group P1 with a = 7.5595(6), b = 9.8199(8), c = 13.1663(11) , α = 69.7590(10), β = 80.6000(10), γ = 71.3180(10)o, Z = 2, C20H12N2O4Pb, Mr = 551.51, Dc = 2.112 g/cm3, F(000) = 520 and μ = 9.757 mm-1. The final R = 0.0304 and wR = 0.0763 for 3427 observed reflections with I 2σ(I) and R = 0.0365 and wR = 0.0894 for all data. The structure contains one crystallographic unique Pb(Ⅱ) atom, one phen molecule chelating with a Pb(Ⅱ) atom, and one bdc2- anion, acting as a bidentate bridging ligand linking the Pb(Ⅱ) atoms to form a one-dimensional structure. The two-dimensional layer and three-dimensional stacking structures are formed by C–H···O hydrogen bonding interactions. The thermal stable and fluorescent properties of 1 were investigated. PbO micro-crystal particles are produced by calcination of powder sample of complex 1. The obtained PbO is characterized and observed by XRD and SEM analyses.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Thermal Stability of [Ni(phen)3]·(C8H12O4)·(H2O)14

One novel complex [Ni(phen)3]·(C8H12O4)·(H2O)14 with hexane dicarboxylic acid and 1,10-phenanthroline has been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized. Crystal data: monoclinic, space group C2/c, a = 2.3475(5), b = 1.2208(2), c = 1.9499(4) nm, β = 114.682(3)o, V = 5.0778(16) nm3, Dc = 1.339 g/cm3, Z = 4, μ(MoKα) = 0.458 mm-1, F(000) = 2168, GOOF = 1.014, R = 0.0401 and wR = 0.0961. The nickel(Ⅱ) center in the title complex is coordinated with six nitrogen atoms of three 1,10-phenanthroline molecules, giving a distorted octahedral coordination geometry. However, the nickel(Ⅱ) ion does not coordinate to the hexane dicarboxylic acid. The complex molecules form a 3D structure through hydrogen bonds. TG analysis shows that the title complex is stable below 240.0 ℃.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Electrochemical Properties of Complex Zn（phen）（m-CBA）2（H2O）

A novel complex Zn(phen)(m-CBA)2(H2O) with m-chlorobenzoic acid (m-CBA), 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) and zinc chloride has been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized. Crystal data for this complex: triclinic, space group P1, a = 0.8361(5), b = 1.2455(7), c = 1.3107(7) nm, α = 115.637(8), β = 91.014(9), γ = 104.857(8)o, V = 1.1763(11) nm3, Dc = 1.623 g/cm3, Z = 2, F(000) = 584, GOOF = 1.078, the final R = 0.0453 and wR = 0.1192. Structure analysis shows that the zinc ion coordinates with two nitrogen atoms of one 1,10-phenanthroline molecule, three oxygen atoms from two m-chlorobenzoic acid molecules and one water molecule, giving a distorted square-pyramidal coordination geometry. The cyclic voltametric behavior of the complex was also investigated.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Luminescent Properties of the Indium(Ⅲ) Complex Based on 2,6-Bis(1-phenylbenzimidazol-2-yl)pyridine

The complex [In(bpbp)Cl3]·H2O, where bpbp is 2,6-bis(1-phenylbenzimidazol- 2-yl)-pyridine (bpbp), was synthesized and characterized by X-ray single-crystal structure analysis. For the complex: C31H21Cl3InN5·H2O, Mr = 702.71, monoclinic, space group, P21/n, a = 9.3918(10), b = 21.024(2), c = 14.5323(15), β = 96.938(2)°, V = 2848.4(5)3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.639 g/cm3, λ = 0.71073, μ(MoKα) = 1.147 mm-1, F(000) = 1408, S = 1.00, R = 0.0430 and wR = 0.1438 for 4620 observed reflections with Ⅰ > 2σ(Ⅰ). It is a neutral complex. The In(Ⅲ) ion adopts a distorted trigonal bipyramidal geometry coordinated by three nitrogen atoms of the ligand and three chlorine atoms. The complex emits blue luminescence with emission peaks at 430 nm in the solid state.     

Synthesis and Structure of a La(Ⅲ) Complex of 1,10-Phenanthroline-2,9-dicarboxylate:a Three-dimensional Network via Hydrogen Bonding Interactions

A new La(Ⅲ) complex, {[La(L)(NO3)(H2O)3]·H2O}n (L = 1,10-phenanthroline- 2,9-dicarboxylate), has been synthesized and structurally determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The complex crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 7.7358(17), b = 8.1664(18), c = 28.271(6) , β = 95.184(4)°, V = 1778.6(7)3, Z = 4, C14H14LaN3O11, Mr = 539.19, Dc = 2.014 g/cm3, μ = 2.471 mm–1, F(000) = 1056, the final R = 0.0350 and wR = 0.0659. In this complex, each metal center adopts a ten-coordination geometry formed by two N atoms from a ligand L and eight O atoms from three H2O molecules, a nitrate ion and carboxylates of two ligands. Each ligand adopts a N2,O3-pentdentate coordination mode using two N and two O atoms chelating a La(III), and using another O atom of carboxylate to bridge another La(III) center resulting in a 1D helical chain molecule. Intermolecular strong O–H···O and weak C–H···O hydrogen bonds extend the 1D chain structure into a 3D supramolecular architecture.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Electrochemical Properties of a Cadmium(II) Complex with α-Furoic Acid and 1,10-Phenanthroline

A new cadmium complex [Cd(phen)3]·(ClO4)2·(α-FRA)·(H2O)3 was prepared by self-assembly of α-furoic acid, 1,10-phenanthroline (phen), and cadmium perchlorate. It crystal- lizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/n, with a = 1.28130(15), b = 2.5957(3), c = 1.35449(16) nm, β = 109.395(2)o, V = 4.2492(9) nm3, Dc = 1.491 g/cm3, Z = 4, F(000) = 1926, GOOF = 1.023, the final R = 0.0729 and wR = 0.2086. The crystal structure analysis indicates that the cadmium ion is coordinated with six nitrogen atoms from six 1,10-phenanthroline molecules, giving a distorted octahedral coordination geometry. The cyclic voltametric behavior of the com- plex was also investigated.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Electrochemical Properties of Complex Mn2（phen）2（p-CBA）4（H2O）

One novel complex Mn2(phen)2(p-CBA)4(H2O) has been hydrothermally syn- thesized from p-chlorobenzoic acid (p-CBA), 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) and anhydrous man- ganese(Ⅱ) sulfate and then characterized. Crystal data for this complex: monoclinic, space group C2/c, with a = 2.3416(3), b = 1.5604(2), c =1.5605(2) nm, β = 121.048(2)o, V = 4.8849(12) nm3, Dc = 1.510 g/cm3, Mr = 555.26, Z = 8, μ = 0.798 mm-1, F(000) = 2256, GOOF = 1.032, the final R = 0.0393 and wR = 0.0816. The crystal structure shows that two neighboring manganese(Ⅱ ) ions are linked together by two bridge-chelating p-chlorobenzoic groups and one bridging water molecule, forming a cage structure with the Mn–Mn bond distance of 0.3512 nm. Each manganese(Ⅱ ) ion is coordinated by two nitrogen atoms of one 1,10-phenanthroline molecule and four oxygen atoms from three p-chlorobenzoic acid anions and one water molecule, giving a distorted octahedral coordination geometry. The cyclic voltammetric behavior of the complex was also investigated.