基于三脚架羧酸和咪唑基配体的两种镉基配合物的合成、结构与荧光性质

通过水热法合成了2种镉基配位聚合物[Cd(Htatb)(1,4-bimb)]·H₂O(1)和[Cd(Htatb)(1,4-bib)(H₂O)]·DMF(2)(H₃tatb=4,4′,4″-s-三嗪-2,4,6-三苯甲酸,1,4-bimb=1,4-双(咪唑-1-甲基)苯,1,4-bib=1,4-双(1-咪唑基)苯),并用X射线单晶衍射、热重分析、红外光谱和元素分析等手段对其进行了表征。1是一个2D层结构,这些层进一步通过O—H…O氢键连接,形成四重互穿3D结构。2也是2D层结构,通过O—H…O氢键进一步连接,形成二重穿插的3D结构。配合物1和2具有荧光性质。1通过不同的检测机制对硝基苯和Fe³⁺离子具有高度的选择性和敏感性,而2对2,4,6-三硝基苯酚和CrO₄^2-离子具有高度的选择性和敏感性。     

辅助配体调控的荧光Cd-MOFs: 乙酰丙酮的荧光增强和Cr(Ⅵ)的荧光猝灭

将柔性苄氨基三羧酸配体5-(3-羧基-4-甲氧基苄氨基)间苯二甲酸(H₃L)与硝酸镉和不同含氮配体在溶剂热条件下反应, 制得了配合物{[Cd(HL)(bpea)·H₂O]·H₂O·DMF}_n(1)、 {[Cd(HL)(bpp)·H₂O]·2H₂O·DMF}_n(2)和 {[Cd(HL)(dmbpy)]·DMF}_n(3)[bpea=bis(4-pyridyl)ethane; bpp=1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane; dmbpy=5,5′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine]. 3个配合物分别表现出有趣的2D→2D穿插结构和一维带状结构. 荧光性质测试结果表明, 所有配合物的荧光均可被Cr₂O₇^2?猝灭, 而在乙酰丙酮的DMF溶液中, 只有配合物1表现出明显的荧光增强. 羧酸配体的柔性、 含氮配体的类型和结构可以调控配合物的结构和荧光性能.     

原位烷基化调控无机-有机杂化类钙钛矿材料的结构及其性能※

无机-有机杂化类钙钛矿材料由于结构可调和独特的光电特性而引起了人们的广泛关注. 通过选用不同的烷基化溶剂, 一步水热法原位合成了两种新型的无机-有机杂化材料——二维(2D)结构的[(Me₃)ODA(Me₃)]₃Pb₅I₁₆ (1)和一维(1D)结构的[H(Et₂)ODA(Et₂)H]Pb₂I₆•H₂O (2) (ODA=4,4-二氨基二苯醚). 化合物1由2D的无机类钙钛矿层[Pb₅I₁₆]^6–和有机阳离子[(Me₃)ODA(Me₃)]²⁺组成, 化合物2由1D无机类钙钛矿链[Pb₂I₆]^2–、有机阳离子[(Et₂)ODA(Et₂)]²⁺和水分子组成. 实验表明, 两种不同维度的化合物虽然都具有典型的半导体性能, 但却表现出不同的化学稳定性以及光、电等物理特性. 其中, 化合物1对波长为400~700 nm的光呈现出明显的光电响应, 而化合物2在对水和有机溶剂表现出良好稳定性的同时, 还表现出优异的湿敏响应性能.     

两种基于B5On(n=11, 12)簇构筑的具有深紫外吸收的硼酸盐

以碱金属和碱土金属为模板, 在溶剂热条件下合成了两种具有深紫外吸收特性的硼酸盐Na₂Ba· [B₅O₈(OH)]₂·2H₂O(1)和KSr[B₅O₈(OH)₂](2), 并利用单晶X射线衍射(SCXRD)、 粉末X射线衍射(PXRD)、 傅里叶变换红外(FTIR)光谱、 紫外-可见吸收光谱(UV-Vis)和热重分析(TG)等手段对化合物的结构和性能进行了研究. 结果表明, 化合物1可归属于单斜晶系P2/c空间群, 结构中四连接的B₅O₁₀(OH)簇单元通过共氧连接形成含有两种9-元环窗口的二维层; 化合物2结晶于单斜晶系C2/c空间群, 结构中四连接的B₅O₁₀(OH)₂簇单元则通过共氧交替连接构筑了罕见的含有8-/12-元环孔道的二维褶皱层. 两种基于B₅O_n(n=11, 12)簇单元构筑的化合物均具有低于200 nm的深紫外吸收边, 在紫外/深紫外区具有潜在的应用价值.     

三个不同穿插的锌配合物的合成、结构和热动力学分析

使用醋酸锌,柔性的1,4-二甲基咪唑丁烷(bib)和三个刚性直链型羧酸混合配体,在溶剂热条件下合成了三个具有不同穿插结构的配合物。并通过元素分析,红外,X射线单晶衍射进行了表征。配合物 1是一个具有三种Z字链的四重穿插结构,配合物2是一个特殊的[2+2]型四重穿插结构,配合物3是一个具有双核结构单元的三重穿插结构。通过使用热重分析/微分热重和差示扫描量热(TG/DTG-DSC)技术研究了它们的热分解过程,由热重分析得出特殊的[2+2]型四重穿插结构稳定性最好,四重穿插结构比三重穿插结构稳定。使用Kissinger和Ozawa-Doyle法对配合物骨架坍塌过程进行了计算,得出配合物1-3的表观活化能分别为276.887、318.515、149.310 kJ·mol^-1,可以得出配合物1-3的反应速率关系为3 > 1 > 2。从热力学和动力学的角度来说明配合物的结构稳定性。其次,还对配合物1-3的荧光性质进行了表征。     

新型混合价态钒锗簇合物的合成与表征

采用水热法合成了一个新型混合价态钒锗簇合物[Ge₆V₆^VV₉^ⅣO₄₂(OH)₆(H₂O)]·6(1,6-DAH)·21H₂O(1)(DAH=己二胺), 并通过X射线单晶衍射、 元素分析、 红外光谱、 热重分析、 价键计算、 X射线光电子能谱和磁性分析对其结构、 组成和性质进行了表征. X射线单晶衍射分析表明, 化合物1结晶属于六方晶系, R3c空间群, 晶胞参数 a=b=1.98418(6) nm, c=4.63450(3) nm; V=15.8015(12) nm³, Z=6. 该化合物中的[Ge₆V₆^VV₉^ⅣO₄₂(OH)₆(H₂O)]簇可看作由3个{Ge₂O₇}二聚体取代{V₁₈O₄₂}簇中的3个VO₅四方锥单元衍生而来. 价键计算和XPS分析表明, 化合物1中的钒原子处于混合价态. 磁性研究表明, 化合物1中存在弱的反铁磁相互作用.     

草酸根及对咪唑基苯甲酸根构筑的三重互穿镉(Ⅱ)配合聚合物的合成、结构与发光性能研究

利用水热方法合成了一个新的由草酸和对咪唑基苯甲酸混合配体共同构筑的镉配合物[Cd(L)(C2O4)0.5(H2O)]n,并通过元素分析、红外光谱和X-射线单晶衍射方法确定了该化合物的晶体结构。结构分析表明该化合物属于单斜晶系,空间群P21/n,晶胞参数a=1.167 60(14)nm,b=0.841 80(15)nm,c=1.246 90(15)nm,β=105.404(2),V=1.1815(3)nm3,Z=4,R1=0.0312,ωR2=0.063 1。标题化合物包含一个格子状的二维层结构,三组相同的二维层相互穿插而构筑了三重互穿的框架,同时研究了化合物的光致发光性能。     

2个新颖的(3,4,6)和(3,6)连接的多核金属有机骨架化合物的合成、结构与性质

在水热和溶剂热条件下合成了2个新颖的金属有机骨架化合物{[Cu_3(BCPBA)_2(bpmp)(H_2O)]·2DMF}n(1)和{Zn3(BCPBA)_2(bip)(H_2O)_2}n(2)[H3BCPBA=3,5-双(4-羧基-苯氧基)苯甲酸;bpmp=1,4-二(吡啶-4-亚甲基)哌嗪;bip=1,3-二(咪唑基)丙烷].通过单晶及粉末X射线衍射、红外光谱、元素分析和热重分析对这2个化合物进行了表征.结果表明,化合物1属于单斜晶系,C2/m空间群,是由羧酸连接3个二级结构单元[Cu_2(CO_2)4]形成的具有自穿插结构的三维骨架结构,其骨架拓扑符号为(4·8~2)(8~6)(4~2·6~8·8~3·9·10);化合物2属于三斜晶系,P1空间群,其骨架是由1个新颖的二级结构单元组成的拓扑结构为(4~2·6)_2(4~4·6~2·8~8·10)的三维超分子网络.     

三氮唑取代杯[4]芳烃配位聚合物的合成与荧光性能

利用四[1-(1, 2, 4-三氮唑基)甲基]间苯二酚杯[4]芳烃配体(TTR4A)在溶剂热的条件下合成了两个配位聚合物,[[Zn₂(TTR4A)(L)₂]·DMF·4H₂O]_n(化合物1) (DMF = N, N-二甲基甲酰胺)和[[Co(TTR4A)Cl₂]·DMA·H₂O]_n (化合物2) (H₂L = 4, 4’-联苯二甲酸) (DMA = N, N-二甲基乙酰胺)。通过单晶X射线衍射方法对这两个配位聚合物的结构进行了确定。利用红外、元素分析、粉末X射线衍射(PXRD)和热重表征手段对化合物1和2进行了表征。在化合物1中,四个L配体连接着四个Zn(Ⅱ)离子形成了环状的Zn₄L₄结构单元,该结构单元进一步地被TTR4A链接形成了一维链状结构。在化合物2中,TTR4A的四个三氮唑基团各连接一个Co(Ⅱ)离子形成二维层状结构。此外,我们对化合物1的荧光性能进行了研究,荧光测定表明固态条件下化合物1发出很强的荧光,并能够选择性地对Fe³⁺、Cr₂O₇²⁻和硝基苯分子产生响应。     

樟脑酸衍生物构筑的单一手性金属有机骨架化合物的合成、表征及荧光性质

设计合成了一个新的手性樟脑酸衍生物[D-H₂ctba, H₂ctba=4-(3-羧基-2,2,3-三甲基环戊烷酰胺)苯甲酸]. 将其作为配体与硝酸镉通过溶剂热反应得到了新的手性金属有机骨架化合物[Cd₃(ctba)₃·H₂O]_n(1). 通过单晶X射线衍射(XRD)、 粉末X射线衍射(PXRD)、 元素分析、 热重分析(TGA)和圆二色(CD)光谱对该化合物进行了表征. 单晶结构解析表明, 该化合物具有单一手性结构, 以1个六核的Cd羧基簇为基本单元, 簇与簇之间通过羧基相连形成(-Cd-O-C-)_∞棒状次级结构单元, 次级结构单元之间由配体相连, 拓展成为三维的骨架结构. 荧光光谱测试结果表明, 该化合物在室温下具有较强的荧光性质.     

Three hybrid networks based on octamolybdate: ionothermal synthesis, structure and photocatalytic properties

Three hybrid networks based on octamolybdate building units, Cu(I)(8)BBTZ(6)[(α-Mo(8)O(26))(β-Mo(8)O(26))] (1), (Cu(I)BBTZ)(4)[Mo(7)Cu(II)O(24)(H(2)O)(2)]·6H(2)O (2), and Cu(II)Cu(I)(2)BBTZ(5)[β-Mo(8)O(26)] (3) (BBTZ = 1,4-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene), have been synthesized under ionothermal conditions and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. 1 exhibits a rare 3D three-fold self-penetration network (SPN) structure, in which the interpenetrating polymer networks (IPN) formed by α-Mo(8)O(26) units, Cu(I) ions and BBTZ ligands are united by β-Mo(8)O(26) units. 2 shows a classic 10(3)-utp net built by transition-metal monosubstitution octamolybdate β-Mo(7)CuO(26), Cu(I) and BBTZ ligands. 3 displays an interesting interpenetrating network (IPN) structure formed by 2D poly-rings layers and 3D NaCl topology framework. IR, TG, and electrochemical studies were also conducted to further authenticate the identities of these compounds. Photocatalytic investigation indicates that compounds 1-3 are active for photocatalytic H(2) evolution under UV irradiation.     

一个基于[Cu4(μ2-OH)2N12]的10-连接3D配合物的合成、结构和光催化性质

通过扩散法合成了一个新的配位聚合物{[Cu₂（OH）（btre）_1.5（1,2,4-btc）]·13H₂O}_n（1·13H₂O）（btre=1,2-二（4H-1,2,4-三唑）乙烷,1,2,4-btc=1,2,4-苯三甲酸根）。测试了1·13H₂O的晶体结构,并用红外光谱、元素分析、粉末X射线衍射对其进行表征。单晶X射线衍射表明1是基于四核铜簇[Cu₄（μ₂-OH）₂N₁₂]构筑的10-连接的3D框架,其拓扑符号为3¹²·4²⁸·5⁵。研究了1·13H₂O的热稳定性以及对甲基橙的催化降解作用。     

New Entangled Coordination Networks Based on Charge‐Tunable Keggin‐Type Polyoxometalates

Investigation into a hydrothermal reaction system with transition‐metal (TM) ions, 1,4‐bis(1,2,4‐triazol‐1‐lmethyl)benzene (BBTZ) and various charge‐tunable Keggin‐type polyoxometalates (POMs) led to the preparation of four new entangled coordination networks, [Co^II(HBBTZ)(BBTZ)_2.5][PMo₁₂O₄₀] ( 1 ), [Cu^I(BBTZ)]₅[BW₁₂O₄₀] ? H₂O ( 2 ), [Cu^II(BBTZ)]₃[AsW^V₃W^VI₉O₄₀] ? 10 H₂O ( 3 ), and [Cu^II₅(BBTZ)₇(H₂O)₆][P₂W₂₂Cu₂O₇₇(OH)₂] ? 6 H₂O ( 4 ). All compounds were characterized by using elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, powder X‐ray diffraction, and single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The mixed valence of W centers in compound 3 was further confirmed by using XPS spectroscopy and bond‐valence sum calculations. In the structural analysis, the entangled networks of 1 – 4 demonstrate zipper‐closing packing, 3D polythreading, 3D polycatenation, and 3D self‐penetration, respectively. Moreover, with the enhancement of POM negative charges and the use of different TM types, the number of nodes in the coordination networks of 1 – 4 increased and the basic metal–organic building motifs changed from a 1D zipper‐type chain (in 1 ) to a 2D pseudorotaxane layer (in 2 ) to a 3D diamond‐like framework (in 3 ) and finally to a 3D self‐penetrating framework (in 4 ). The photocatalytic properties of compounds 1 – 4 for the degradation of methylene blue under UV light were also investigated; all compounds showed good catalytic activity and the photocatalytic activity order of Keggin‐type species was initially found to be {XMo₁₂O₄₀}>{XW₁₂O₄₀}>{XW_12?nTM_nO₄₀}.     

Syntheses,Structures, and Properties of Five Coordination Polymers Involving Phthalic Acid

Five new coordination polymers Cu(phen)(H2O)(phth)·CH3OH(1), [Cu(2,2'-bipy)(H2O)](phth)·3.5H2O(2), Zn(phen)(phth)(H2O)·1.125H2O(3) and [M(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2](phth)·2H2O[M=Zn(4), Mn(5)](H2phth=phthalic acid, bipy=bipyridine, phen=1,10-phenanthroline) have been synthesized from the amino acid derivatives(phthalyl-l- valine, H2L) and structurally characterized. H2L was hydrolyzed into phth2– group during the reaction, but the strucure feature was different from that of the complex directly synthesized from H2phth in the reported literature, revealing that H2L played an important role in composing the novel compounds. Compounds 1, 2 and 3 are all 1D chains, but the differences are that compound 1 is further hydrogen-bonded into 2D networks, and compound 2 is further extended into 3D supramolecular network through π-π stacking and hydrogen-bonding interactions. However, compound 3 is a 1D helix chain structure and further links into 2D networks through π-π stacking. Compounds 4 and 5 are isostructural and exhibit the same 2D layers, which are further connected by hydrogen-bonding interactions to form 3D supramolecular network. Antiferromagnetic superexchange was observed for compounds 1, 2 and 5.     

Six new metal-organic frameworks with multi-carboxylic acids and imidazole-based spacers: syntheses, structures and properties

Six new metal-organic frameworks [Cu(obba)(bimb)·(obbaH(2))](n) (1), [Cu(obba)(bimb)](n) (2), [Zn(2)(obba)(2)(bimb)(2)(DMF)(2)(H(2)O)(3.5)](n) (3), [Ni(3)(2,2',4,4'-bptcH)(2)(bimb)(2)(H(2)O)(2)·(H(2)O)(2)](n) (4), [Ni(2)(bimb)(3)(H(2)O)(6)·(aobtc)·(DMF)(2)·(H(2)O)(2)](n) (5) and [Cd(3,3',4,4'-bptcH(2))(H(2)O)·(bimb)](n) (6), were obtained by reactions of 4,4'-bis(1-imidazolyl)biphenyl (bimb) and multi-carboxylic acids of 4,4'-oxybis(benzoic acid) (obbaH(2)), 2,2',4,4'-biphenyltetracarboxylate acid (2,2',4,4'-bptcH(4)), azoxybenzene-3,3',5,5'-tetracarboxylic acid (aobtcH(4)), and 3,3',4,4'-biphenyltetracarboxylate acid (3,3',4,4'-bptcH(4)) with corresponding metal salts under hydro/solvothermal conditions, respectively. Complexes 1-3 have entangled structures with different topologies: 1 is a 3-fold interpenetrating NbO three-dimensional (3D) network; 2 is a 3-fold interpenetrating dmp 3D net; 3 is a 6-fold interpenetrating dia 3D chiral net containing rare 1D helical chains with the same handedness. Complex 4 is an uninodal 6-connected network with a Sch?fli symbol of (4(8)6(4)8(3)) based on the trinuclear Ni(II) subunits, while complexes 5 and 6 are 1D chains. Interestingly, compound 6 represents the rare example of MOFs that exhibit high photocatalytic activity for dye degradation under visible light and shows good stability towards photocatalysis. Complexes 3 and 6 exhibit intense blue emissions in the solid state at room temperature whereas 3 appears to be a good candidate of novel hybrid inorganic-organic NLO material.     

二维钨-钒簇聚物[Cu(en)_2]_2·[W_(4.5)~ⅥW_2~ⅤV~ⅤV_(9.5)~ⅣO_(44){Cu(en)_2(H_2O)}_2]·3H_2O的合成与表征

采用水热法合成了一个钨-钒簇聚物[Cu(en)2]2[WⅥ4.5WⅤ2VⅤVⅣ9.5O4 4{Cu(en)2(H2O)}2]·3H2O(1,en=乙二胺),并通过X射线单晶衍射、元素分析、傅里叶变换红外光谱、X射线粉末衍射、热重分析、价键计算、X射线光电子能谱、电子顺磁共振和磁性分析对其结构和性能进行了表征.结果表明,化合物1是以双支撑的四帽Keggin结构[WⅥ4.5WⅤ2VⅣ9.5O4 0(VⅤO4){Cu(en)2(H2O)}2]4-钨-钒簇合物阴离子为基本结构单元,与4个[Cu(en)2]2+配合物阳离子以共价键和弱键相连接形成二维层状结构,相邻层又通过氢键连接成三维超分子网络.研究了化合物1的磁性及光催化降解罗丹明B的活性.     

An unusual 3D coordination polymer based on bridging interactions of the nucleobase adenine

The first 3D coordination polymer containing a nucleobase as a bridging ligand, [[Cu2(mu-ade)4(H2O)2][Cu(ox)(H2O)]2 x approximately 14H2O]n (1), has been synthesized by reaction of adenine (Hade) with a basic solution of K2[Cu(ox)2] x 2H2O (ox = oxalato dianion). Compound 1 crystallizes in the trigonal space group R3 with a = b = 31.350(1) angstroms, c = 14.285(1) angstroms, V = 12158.7(10) angstroms3, and Z = 9. X-ray analysis shows a covalent 3D network in which the copper(II) centers are bridged by tridentate mu-N3,N7,N9 adeninate ligands. The compound has relatively large, nanometer-sized tubes associated with the self-assembly process directed solely by metal-ligand interactions. The covalent 3D framework remains intact upon removal of the guest water molecules trapped in the nanotubes. Magnetic measurements indicate an overall antiferromagnetic behavior of the compound.     

Inorganic-organic hybrid compounds based on octamolybdates and multidentate N-donor ligand: syntheses, structures, photoluminescence and photocatalysis

Six inorganic-organic hybrid compounds, namely, [Cu(2)(2,4'-tmbpt)(2)(β-Mo(8)O(26))(H(2)O)(2)]·7H(2)O (), [Cu(2,4'-tmbpt)(γ-Mo(8)O(26))(0.5)(H(2)O)]·H(2)O (), [Co(2,4'-Htmbpt)(2)(γ-Mo(8)O(26))(H(2)O)(2)] (), [Zn(2,4'-Htmbpt)(2)(γ-Mo(8)O(26))(H(2)O)(2)] (), [Ni(2,4'-tmbpt)(α-Mo(8)O(26))(0.5)(H(2)O)]·2.5H(2)O () and [Ag(2,4'-Htmbpt)(β-Mo(8)O(26))(0.5)] (), have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions (2,4'-tmbpt = 1-((1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methyl)-3-(2-pyridyl)-5-(4-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazole). The structures of compounds have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses and characterized by infrared spectra (IR), elemental analyses, powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) analyses and thermogravimetric analyses (TGA). Compound shows a 3D (3,4)-connected framework constructed by the 2D Cu(ii)-organic fragments and [β-Mo(8)O(26)](4-) anions. Compound exhibits a 2D layer structure based on Cu(ii)-organic chains and [γ-Mo(8)O(26)] chains. The layers are extended into a 3D supramolecular framework by hydrogen-bonding interactions. Compounds and are isostructural, and display 1D chain structures. The chains are further interlinked by hydrogen-bonding interactions to form 3D supramolecular architectures. Compound shows a 3D framework based on the 2D Ni(ii)-organic fragments and [α-Mo(8)O(26)](4-) anions. In compound , the 1D chains constructed by the Ag(i) ions, 2,4'-Htmbpt ligands and [β-Mo(8)O(26)](4-) anions are extended by hydrogen-bonding interactions into a 2D supramolecular layer. Each layer threads into the adjacent layers, yielding a 2D → 3D interdigitated structure. Moreover, the photoluminescent properties of and , the optical band gaps of , and the photocatalytic properties of have also been investigated.     

双配体修饰的铝钨酸盐超分子的合成及光电催化性质

利用一步水热法合成了一种双配体修饰的Keggin结构铝钨酸盐超分子化合物,通过元素组成分析和TG分析,确定其化学式为[Cu(en)(bipy)(H_2O)]_2[AlW_(12)O_(40)]·H_3O·H_2O.单晶结构分析表明,标题化合物是单斜晶系,P2_1/c空间群,晶胞参数a=1.945 58(11)nm,b=1.244 12(7)nm,c=2.568 27(15)nm,α=γ=90°,β=92.001 0(10)°,V=62.128(6)nm~3,M_r=3 504.80,Z=4,F(000)=6 204,R=0.055 9,wR=0.105.在标题化合物中,每个[AlW_(12)O_(40)]~(5-)阴离子与[Cu(en)(bipy)-(H_2O)]~(2+)单元通过超分子作用形成一维、二维和三维结构.该化合物表现出良好的电化学性质和对H_2O_2的电催化性质.固体紫外漫反射吸收光谱表明,化合物的光学带隙达到2.70eV,是一种半导体材料.在紫外光照射下,该化合物对罗明丹B(RhB)的降解率为96.29%.     

Two novel heterometallic Cu(II)-Sr(II) coordination polymers based on 3,5-pyrazoledicarboxylic acid: synthesis, crystal structures and magnetic properties

The syntheses, crystal structures and magnetic properties are described for two novel 2D heterometallic Cu(II)-Sr(II) coordination polymers {Sr(H(2)O)(6)[(Im)(4)Cu(4)(pdc)(4)Sr(H(2)O)(4)]·6H(2)O}(n) (1) and [Cu(2)(H(2)O)(2)(pdc)(2)Sr(H(2)O)(3)](n) (2) (H(3)pdc = 3,5-pyrazoledicarboxylic acid; Im = imidazole). The 1 : 1 : 1 : 5 reaction of SrCl(2)·6H(2)O, Cu(NO(3))(2)·3H(2)O, H(3)pdc and imidazole in H(2)O-EtOH at 120 °C under autogenous pressure gave 1. Complex 2 was obtained from the 1 : 1 : 1 H(3)pdc/Sr(OH)(2)·8H(2)O/Cu(NO(3))(2)·3H(2)O reaction mixture in H(2)O-EtOH under solvothermal conditions. Complex 1 can be described as a 2D grid-shaped network with the four Cu(II) ions in a saddle-like conformation. In complex 2, Sr(II) ions link metalloligands [Cu(2)(pdc)(2)(H(2)O)(2)](2-) to generate a 2D layer framework. Variable-temperature solid-state dc magnetic susceptibility studies have been performed in the temperature range 2.0-300 K for complexes 1 and 2. Antiferromagnetic Cu(II)···Cu(II) exchange interactions were found for both 1 and 2.