A Pseudo-Keggin Compound: Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of (DETAH)(DETAH_3)_3[V_(18)O_(42)(PO_4)]·(PO_4)·2H_2O

The novel vanadophosphate (DETAH)(DETAH3)3[V18O42(PO4)]·(PO4)·2H2O has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and its structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The compound crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c with a = 23.857(3), b = 12.9619(18), c = 20.204(3) , β = 105.692(2)°, V = 6015.0(14) 3, Z = 4, Dc = 2.473 g/cm3, Mr = 2239.68, F(000) = 4432, R = 0.0725, wR = 0.1524 and GOOF = 1.095. The metaloxo cluster contains a novel six-capped pesudo-Keggin structure unit which encloses a disorder PO43- guest.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [H4As8V14O42(H2O)]·6H2O

The title compound [H4As8V14O42(H2O)]·6H2O 1 has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. It crystallizes in trigonal, space group R3c with a = b = 36.447(6), c = 21.485(5) (A), V = 24717(8) (A)3, Z = 18, Mr = 2114.66, Dc = 2.557g/cm3, F(000) = 17928, μ = 7.149 mm-1, R = 0.0792 and wR = 0.1265. The [H4As8V14O42- (H2O)] cluster consists of fourteen VO5 square pyramids linked by four As2O5 handle-like units.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [H_4As_8V_(14)O_(42)(H_2O)]·6H_2O

1 INTRODUCTION The chemistry of polyoxometalates continues to attract interest as a result of their realized and potential applications in diverse fields, such as cata- lysis, analysis, biochemistry, medicine and material science[1～3]. In the past few …     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Cu(phen)2(SO4)(H2O)]·0.5C4H4O4·7H2O

The title compound, [Cu(phen)2(SO4)(H2O)]·0.5C4H4O4·7H2O (phen = 1,10-phe-nanthroline and C4H4O4 = fumaric acid), has been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal is of triclinic, space group P with a = 11.4827(2), b = 11.9086(2), c = 13.77350(10)(A), α = 80.6830(10), β = 66.6480(10), γ = 64.0480(10)o, V = 1554.63(4) (A)3, Mr = 722.17, Z = 2, Dc = 1.543 g/cm3, μ = 0.845 mm-1, F(000) = 750, R = 0.0349 and wR = 0.0837 for 4754 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). The compound contains a six-coordinated copper(II) center, which is surround by four N atoms of two phen ligands (Cu-N distances in the range of 1.997(2)～2.225(2)(A)), one sulfate O atom (Cu-O = 2.0037(17) (A)) and one water O atom (Cu-O(5w) = 2.719(2) (A)) in a distorted octahedral geometry. Extensive hydrogen-bonding interactions are involved in water molecules, ligated sulfate anions and fumaric acid molecules. In addition, π-π interactions via aromatic nitrogen-containing ligands are also discussed. The combination of non-covalent interactions leads to the formation of a 3-D network structure.     

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.     

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 [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, Structure and Antimicrobial Activity of a Cyclic Compound [Cu(Pmal)(Dadm)(H2O)]2·4H2O

A new copper compound constructed from H2 Pmal (phenylmalonic acid), Dadm (4,4-diaminodiphenylmethane) and Cu(Ⅱ) has been synthesized from H2O-EtOH-DMF solution, and is characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction and other measurements. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a=13.7866(6), b=10.1557(4), c=30.9036(17), β=101.422(5)o, V=4241.2(3)3 , Z=4, Dc=1.547g/cm3 , Mr=987.94, F(000)=2056, μ(MoKα)=1.078 mm-1 , S=1.007, R=0.0453 and wR=0.987 for 2806 observed reflections (I>2σ (I)). The title compound is characteristic of the cyclic dimeric molecules which further aggregate through hydrogen bonds and π-π interactions to form a 3-D supramolecular network. The microbial activities of the title compound and its reagents are investigated with filter paper discs diffusion method. The results show that the activity of the title compound is slightly better than its precursor reagents.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Complex [Pb(qina)2(DMSO)]·H2O

A novel complex [Pb(qina)2(DMSO)]·H2O was synthesized, of which qina- is the quinaldic acid radical and DMSO the dimethyl sulfoxide. Elemental analysis, IR spectra, and X-ray single-crystal diffraction were carried out to determine the composition and crystal structure. This complex belongs to monoclinic system, space group P121/n1, with a = 7.1553(17), b = 17.543(2), c = 17.306(2)(A),β = 91.671(4)°, C22H20N2O6PbS, Mr = 647.65, Z = 4, V= 2171.5(6)(A)3, Dc= 1.981g/cm3,μ = 7.908 mm-1, F(000) = 1248, -9≤h≤6, -23≤k≤ 19, -22≤l≤22, R= 0.0221 and wR =0.0488. Weak coordinate bond is formed between oxygen atom in DMSO and Pb(Ⅱ ). There are also weak interactions, such as π-π interaction, hydrogen bonds and so on, among the complex molecules.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Ni(H2O)6][Ni(H2O)2(C4H2O4)]·4H2O

Reaction of a freshly prepared Ni(OH)_{2?2 x} (CO₃) _x ·yH₂O with maleic acid in H₂O at room temperature afforded [Ni(H₂O)₆][Ni(H₂O)₂(C₄H₂O₄)]·4H₂O, which consists of [Ni(H₂O)₆]²⁺ cations, [Ni(H₂O)₂(C₄H₂O₄)]^2? anions and lattice H₂O molecules. Ni atoms in cations are octahedrally coordinated and Ni atoms in anions are each octahedrally coordinated by bidentate chelating maleato ligands and two water molecules at trans positions. Cations and anions are interlinked by hydrogen bonds to form 1D chains, which are hexagonally arranged and connected by the lattice water molecules. When heated in a flowing argon stream, the compound decomposes, with complete dehydration being followed by dissociation of nickel maleate into NiO and maleic anhydride.     

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.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Spectroscopic Studies of a Supramolecular Compound [Cu(IDA)(phen)(H2O)]·4H2O Built from π–π Interactions and Hydrogen Bonds

The stoichiometric reaction of (MeCOO)₂Cu, iminodiacetic acid (H₂IDA) and 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) in H₂O yields the novel complex [Cu(IDA)(phen)(H₂O)]·4H₂O (1). An X-ray structural determination shows that the dimer was formed by diverse hydrogen bonding and – interactions, and that each metal Cu^II center is six-coordinate, exhibiting an octahedral coordination. The complex was also characterized by t.g.a., FT–IR and u.v.–vis. spectroscopy and the electrochemical behavior of (1) was also studied. Its electronic spectra have been calculated by the CIS method.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Structure of a Novel Molybdenum Phosphate: Na4(H3O) [Na(HPO4)2(PO4)4Mo18O49]·16H2O①

The title compound Na5H37P6Mo18O90 1 (Mr=1658) was synthesized under hydrothermal condition and its crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction. It crystallized in the monoclinic system, space group P21 with a =14.957(1), b =16.535(1), c = 16.159(1)?,β=108.586(2)°, V=3787.85?3, Dc =3.040g/cm3, Z=2,μ(MoKα)=3.17mm－1, F(000)=3242. The final R and wR are 0.0500 and 0.1535 for 6643 observable reflections with I≥2σ(I), respectively. The result of structure analysis indicates that [Na(HPO4)2(PO4)4－Mo18 O49]5－anions 2 in 1 has the symmetry of C2V, in which each MoVIO6 octahedron is connected to adjacent PO4 tetrahedra through corner-sharing and to adjacent octahedra through edge-sharing or corner-sharing.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Cadmium(Ⅱ) Polymer with One-dimensional Chain Structure: [Cd(MDPPz)(BDC)(H2O)]n

A metal-organic coordination compound formulated as [Cd(MDPPz)(BDC)(H2O)]n 1 (MDPPz = 11-methyldipyrido[3,2-a:2',3'-c]phenazine, BDC = 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate) has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum, fluorescence spectrum and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c, with a = 30.673(8), b = 9.623(3), c = 20.784(6) (A), β = 98.646(3)o, V = 6065(3) (A)3, C27H17CdN4O5, Mr = 589.85, Dc = 1.292 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 0.757 mm(1, F(000) = 2360, Z = 8, the final R = 0.0381 and wR = 0.0855 for 4191 observed reflections (I＞2σ(I)). 1 exhibits blue fluorescence property at room temperature.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Heteropolymate Compound Na3H2[Ce3(H2O)18Bi2W22O76]·23H2O

A Bi(Ⅲ) contained heteropolymate compound Na3H2[Ce3(H2O)18Bi2W22O76] (23H2O 1 has been synthesized. It crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P with a = 14.370(3), b = 17.113(3), c = 24.764(5) A, α = 74.33(3), β = 77.20(3), γ = 65.29(3)o, V = 5285.3(18) A3, Z = 2, Mr = 6908.66, Dc = 4.341 g/cm3, F(000) = 6042, μ(MoKσ) = 28.543 mm-1, R = 0.0604 and wR = 0.1659 for 15788 reflections with I > 2σ(I). The structure analysis revealed that in the anionic framework of the title compound the [Bi2W22O76]14- anions are connected by Ce3+ and Na+ cations into a three dimensional network.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Mn(phen)(CF3COO)(H2O)3·NO3

The mononuclear manganese complex Mn(phen)(CF3COO)(H2O)3(NO3 (C14H14O8N3F3Mn) has been synthesized, where phen = 1,10-phenanthroline. The molecular and crystal structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal is of monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 8.8550(3), b = 10.6529(3), c = 19.8763(2) A, β = 97.762(2)o, V = 1857.78(8) A3, Z = 4, Mr = 464.22, Dc = 1.660 g/cm3, μ = 0.789 mm-1, F(000) = 940, T = 293(2) K, R = 0.0764 and wR = 0.2441 for 1995 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). In the crystal the manganese atom is six-coordinated by two chelated nitrogen atoms from phenanthroline, three oxygen atoms from water molecules and one oxygen atom from trifluoroacetate, completing an octahedral geometry.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Microporous Gallophosphate with 12-Membered Ring Channels:Ga9(PO4)12(H3TREN)(H2TREN)3·xH2O

An open-framework gallophosphate, Ga9(PO4)12[(H3TREN)(H2TREN)3]·xH2O was hydrothermally synthesized at 453 K with tris(2-aminoethyl) amine(TREN) as the organic template and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Ga9(PO4)12[(H3TREN)(H2TREN)3]·xH2O crystallized in a cubic space group I43m, with a=1.68552(3) nm and Z=2. The structure contains 12-membered ring channels and supercages of 1.434 nm in diameter, and is an analogue of Al9(PO4)12(C24H91N16)·17H2O. Template-TREN in the supercage was different from triethylenetetraamine(TETA) used in the initial reaction mixture due to the construction transformation. The TETAs transformed into the TRENs due to the low interaction energy between the template and framework. We verified it via energy calculation and liquid state NMR.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of (C6N3H18)2Ti4O4(C2O4)7·4H2O

The title compound (C6N3H18)2Ti4O4(C2O4)7(4H2O 1 (C13H22N3O18Ti2, Mr = 604.14) was synthesized by the reaction of Ti(SO4)2, H2C2O4(2H2O and N-(2-ammonioethyl)- piperazinium (AEPP) in aqueous solution. The single-crystal X-ray analysis has revealed that 1 crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group Pī with a = 9.1437(6), b = 11.4991(10), c = 11.6975(8)A, α = 96.2915(18), β = 107.998(3), γ = 104.276(4)°, V = 1110.35(14)A3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.807 g/cm3, F(000) = 618, μ = 0.815 mm－1, the final R = 0.0463 and wR = 0.1264 for 3718 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). X-ray crystal-structure analysis suggests that compound 1 consists of [Ti4O4(C2O4)7]6－ anion and two protonated N-(2-ammonioethyl)piperazinium cations. The anions are linked into an infinite chain through Ti4O4(C2O4)8 by sharing the oxalates as bridging ligands.     

Solvothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Electrochemical Property of Complex [Co(p-MBA)2(2,2'-bipy)(H2O)]·(H2O)

One novel complex [Co(p-MBA)2(2,2'-bipy)(H2O)]·(H2O) has been synthesized by the reaction of p-methylbenzoic acid with 2,2'-bipyridine in the solvent mixture of water and methanol. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group P-1 with a=0.70479(14), b=1.1211(2), c=1.6718(3) nm, α=103.806(3), β=90.795(3), γ=104.207(3)°, V=1.2399(4) nm3, Mr=512.41, Dc=1.373 g/cm3, Z=2, F(000)=532, μ=0.733 mm-1, R=0.0432 and wR=0.0957. The crystal structural analysis shows that the cobalt atom is coordinated with three oxygen atoms from two p-methylbenzoic acids and one water molecule and two nitrogen atoms from one 2,2'-bipyridine,forming a distorted square-pyramidal coordination geometry. The cyclic voltammetry behavior of the complex is also reported.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Keggin Polyoxometalate [CoⅡ(2,2'-bipy)2(H2O)]2[SiWVI12O40]·2H2O

A Keggin-type tungstosilicate compound [CoII(2,2'-bipy)2(H2O)]2[SiWVI12O40]·2H2O1 (bipy = bipyridine) was prepared by a hydrothermal method for the first time. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction revealed that 1 (C4H40Co2N8O44SiW12) crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P1 with a = 10.4979(6), b = 13.3946(7), c = 13.5756(8) (A°), α= 70.0769(18), β= 68.910(3), y = 74.186(4)°,V =1649.84(16) (A°)3, M, = 3688.95, Z =1, Dc= 3.713 mg.m-3,μ= 21.432 mm-1, F(000) = 1644, S =1.058, the final R = 0.0511 and wR = 0.1023 for 6523 observed reflections (I> 2σ(I)). Compound 1 consists of two coordinated cation fragments [CoII(2,2'-bipy)2(H2O)]2+, one normal Keggin polyanion unit [SiWVI12O40]4- and two lattice water molecules. To be noted, each polyanion unit is linked to two cation fragments by its two surface terminal oxygen atoms and two cobalt atoms of two cation fragments forming an organic-inorganic hybrid unit in 1. Furthermore, the compound shows strong photo-luminescence property in the solid state at room temperature.