Solid-state syntheses of coordination polymers by thermal conversion of molecular building blocks and polymeric precursors

The syntheses and crystal structures of a mononuclear cadmium complex and five novel coordination polymers based on 1,2,4-triazolyl benzoates are presented. The compounds (∞)(3)[Cd(H-Me-trz-pba)(2)] (2), (∞)(3)[Cd(Me-3py-trz-pba)(2)] (4), and (∞)(3)[Zn(H-Me-trz-pba)(2)] (6) can be obtained by solvothermal synthesis or simple heating of the starting materials in appropriate solvents, and are also accessible by thermal conversion of the complex [Cd(H-Me-trz-pba)(2)(H(2)O)(4)] (1), the one-dimensional (1D) coordination polymer (∞)(1)[Cd(Me-3py-trz-pba)(2)(H(2)O)(2)]·H(2)O (3), and the porous three-dimensional (3D) framework (∞)(3)[Zn(H-Me-trz-pba)2]·4H(2)O (5), respectively. The driving force for these conversions is the formation of thermally stable, nonporous, crystalline 3D coordination polymers. The structural transformations are accompanied by the loss of water and reveal significant changes of the coordination spheres of the metal ions caused by a rearrangement of the triazolyl benzoate ligands. Compounds 2, 4, 5, and 6 exhibit 4- and 5-fold interpenetration of diamondoid networks (dia) and are thermally stable up to 380 °C.     

Chiral monomeric and homochiral dimeric copper(II) complexes of a new chiral ligand, N-(1,2-bis(2-pyridyl)ethyl)pyridine-2-carboxamide: an example of molecular self-recognition

Reaction of Cu(ClO(4))(2) x 6H(2)O with a racemic mixture of the novel chiral ligand N-(1,2-bis(2-pyridyl)ethyl)pyridine-2-carboxamide (PEAH) affords only the homochiral dimeric copper(II) complexes [Cu(2)((R)()PEA)(2)](ClO(4))(2) and [Cu(2)((S)()PEA)(2)](ClO(4))(2) in a 1:1 ratio. The phenomenon of molecular self-recognition is also observed when a racemic mixture of the monomeric copper(II) complex [Cu((R(S))()PEA)(Cl)(H(2)O)] is converted into the homochiral dimeric species [Cu(2)((R(S))()PEA)(2)](ClO(4))(2) via reaction with Ag(+) ion. This is the first report of direct conversion of a racemic mixture of a chiral monomeric copper(II) complex to a mixture of the homochiral dimers.     

Nature of the reactants and influence of water on the supramolecular assembly

The influences of the nature of reactants and water on the self-assembly of cationic Cu(II) complex structures containing N-(2-pyridylmethyl)glycine (Hpgly) and N-(2-pyridylmethyl)-l-alanine (Hpala) ligands have been investigated. A metallamacrocycle [Cu(6)(pgly)(3)(spgly)(3)] (ClO(4))(6).9H(2)O has been formed by the reaction of [Cu(pgly)(2)].2H(2)O with Cu(ClO(4))(2).6H(2)O. The hexameric cation has Schiff base and reduced Schiff base ligands alternatively bonded to Cu(II) to provide cyclohexane-like conformation with a cavity diameter of 9.4 A. The reaction of Cu(ClO(4))(2).6H(2)O with Hpgly.HCl yielded [Cu(pgly)(H(2)O)](ClO(4)), which is presumed to have 1D coordination polymeric structure. A [K subset [12-MC-3]] metallacrown, [K(ClO(4))(3)[Cu(3)(pala)(3)]](ClO(4)) has been isolated by reacting Cu(ClO(4))(2) with Kpala in MeCN/MeOH. This [K subset [12-MC-3]] metallacrown further reacts with water to form an infinite 1D coordination polymer [Cu(pala)(H(2)O)(ClO(4))](n)(), which can also be obtained by conducting the reaction in aqueous MeOH.     

Construction of a Set of Cadmium（Ⅱ） Coordination Polymers with Atza and 2,2′-Bipy or 1,10-Phen Ligands （Atza=5-Aminotetrazole-1-acetato Anion）

Reactions of CdX2(X=NO3-, ClO4-) with Hatza (atza=5-aminotetrazole-1-acetato anion) and 2,2′-bipyridine (2,2′-bipy) or 1,10-phenanthroline (1,10-phen) in a methanol/aqueous solution produced a set of new Cd(Ⅱ) coordination polymers, {[Cd(atza)(H2O)(2,2′-bipy)]ClO4}n (1), {[Cd(atza)(H2O)(1,10-phen)]ClO4 }n (2), {[Cd(atza)(H2O)(2,2′-bipy)]NO3}n (3) and {[Cd(atza)2 (1,10-phen)]·0.5H2O}n (4). Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that each Cd(Ⅱ) ion has a distorted octahedral coordination geometry in 1-4, and the Cd(Ⅱ) ion centers are connected through the tridentate atza bridging ligands to form a 2D layer (1-3) or ID chain (4) structure. The fluorescent properties of 2 and 4 are also discussed.     

Metal ion-controlled self-assembly using pyrimidine hydrazone molecular strands with terminal hydroxymethyl groups: a comparison of Pb(II) and Zn(II) complexes

Metal complexation studies were performed with the ditopic pyrimidine-hydrazone (pym-hyz) strand 6-hydroxymethylpyridine-2-carboxaldehyde (2-methyl-pyrimidine-4,6-diyl)bis(1-methylhydrazone) (1) and Pb(ClO(4))(2)·3H(2)O, Pb(SO(3)CF(3))(2)·H(2)O, Zn(SO(3)CF(3))(2), and Zn(BF(4))(2) to examine the ability of 1 to form various supramolecular architectures. X-ray crystallographic and NMR studies showed that coordination of the Pb(II) salts with 1 on a 2:1 metal/ligand ratio in CH(3)CN and CH(3)NO(2) resulted in the linear complexes [Pb(2)1(ClO(4))(4)] (2), [Pb(2)1(ClO(4))(3)(H(2)O)]ClO(4) (3), and [Pb(2)1(SO(3)CF(3))(3)(H(2)O)]SO(3)CF(3) (4). Two unusually distorted [2 × 2] grid complexes, [Pb1(ClO(4))](4)(ClO(4))(4) (5) and [Pb1(ClO(4))](4)(ClO(4))(4)·4CH(3)NO(2) (6), were formed by reacting Pb(ClO(4))(2)·6H(2)O and 1 on a 1:1 metal/ligand ratio in CH(3)CN and CH(3)NO(2). These grids formed despite coordination of the hydroxymethyl arms due to the large, flexible coordination sphere of the Pb(II) ions. A [2 × 2] grid complex was formed in solution by reacting Pb(SO(3)CF(3))(2)·H(2)O and 1 on a 1:1 metal/ligand ratio in CH(3)CN as shown by (1)H NMR, microanalysis, and ESMS. Reacting the Zn(II) salts with 1 on a 2:1 metal/ligand ratio gave the linear complexes [Zn(2)1(H(2)O)(4)](SO(3)CF(3))(4)·C(2)H(5)O (7) and [Zn(2)1(BF(4))(H(2)O)(2)(CH(3)CN)](BF(4))(3)·H(2)O (8). (1)H NMR studies showed the Zn(II) and Pb(II) ions in these linear complexes were labile undergoing metal ion exchange. All of the complexes exhibited pym-hyz linkages in their cisoid conformation and binding between the hydroxymethyl arms and the metal ions. No complexes were isolated from reacting either of the Zn(II) salts with 1 on a 1:1 metal/ligand ratio, due to the smaller size of the Zn(II) coordination sphere as compared to the much larger Pb(II) ions.     

New coordination polymers with extended arm cyclotriguaiacyclene ligands: 1D chains, and interpenetrating or polycatenating 2D (4(2).6(2))(4.6(2))2 networks

A series of new 1D chain and 2D coordination polymers with cyclotriguaiacylene-type ligands are reported. A zig-zag 1D coordination chain is found in complex [Cd(2)(4ph4py)(NO(3))(3)(H(2)O)(2)(DMA)(2)]·(NO(3))·(DMA)(4), where 4ph4py = tris[4-(4-pyridyl)benzoyl]-cyclotriguaiacylene and DMA = dimethylacetamide, while complex [Zn(4ph4py)(2)(CF(3)COO)(H(2)O)]·(CF(3)COO)(NMP)(7), where NMP = N-methylpyrrolidone, has a doubly bridged coordination chain structure. Complexes [M(3ph3py)(NO(3))(2)]·(NMP)(4) where M = Co or Zn, 3ph3py = tris[3-(3-pyridyl)benzoyl]cyclotriguaiacylene, are isostructural and feature 1D ladder coordination chains. Complexes [Cd(2)(4ph4py)(2)(NO(3))(4)(NMP)]·(NMP)(9)(H(2)O)(4) and [Co(4ph4py)(H(2)O)(2)]·(NO(3))(2)·(DMF)(2), where DMF = dimethylformamide, both have (3,4)-connected 2D coordination polymers with a rare (4(2).6(2))(4.6(2))(2) topology. A 2D coordination polymer with this topology is also found in complex [Co(2)(3ph4py)(2)(NO(3))(H(2)O)(5)]·(NO(3))(3)·(DMF)(9) where 3ph4py = tris[3-(4-pyridyl)benzoyl]cyclotriguaiacylene. All 2D coordination polymer complexes are interpenetrating or polycatenating. [Co(2)(3ph4py)(2)(NO(3))(H(2)O)(5)](3+)polymers form a 2D→3D polycatenation showing self-complementary "hand-shake" interactions between the host-type ligands.     

Syntheses and structures of isoindoline complexes of Zn(II) and Cu(II): an unexpected trinuclear Zn(II) complex

Deprotonation of the tridentate isoindoline ligand 1,3-bis[2-(4-methylpyridyl)imino]-isoindoline, 4'-MeLH, and reaction with hydrated zinc(II) perchlorate produces an unexpected trinuclear Zn(II) complex, [Zn(3)(4'-MeL)(4)](ClO(4))(2).5H(2)O (1), whereas reaction with hydrated copper(II) perchlorate in methanol produces the expected mononuclear product, [Cu(4'-MeL)(H(2)O)(2)]ClO(4) (2). X-ray diffraction shows that the trinuclear Zn(II) complex (1) contains a linear zinc backbone, and the arrangement of ligands about the outer chiral zinc(II) atoms is helical. The two terminal zinc ions exhibit approximate C(2) site symmetry, with tetrahedral coordination by two pyrrole and two pyridyl nitrogen atoms of the potentially tridentate isoindoline ligands. The central zinc ion exhibits approximate tetrahedral symmetry, with coordination by four pyridyl nitrogen atoms of four different isoindoline ligands. Pyridyl-pyrrole intramolecular pi-stacking interactions contribute to the stability of the trinuclear cation. The structure of the mononuclear copper(II) complex cation in 2 is best described as a distorted trigonal bipyramid. The isoindoline anion binds Cu(II) in both axial positions and one of the equatorial positions; water molecules occupy the other two equatorial positions.     

A solvothermally in situ generated mixed-ligand approach for NLO-active metal-organic framework materials

The synthesis and crystal structures of two new NLO-active coordination polymers, [Zn(2-pc)(4-pc)] and [Cd(2-pc)(4-pc)(H(2)O)]xN(2)H(4) (2-pc = 2-pyridine carboxylate, 4-pc = 4-pyridine carboxylate), bridged by in situ generated mixed ligands under solvothermal treatment is described.     

Supramolecular isomers in the same crystal: a new type of entanglement involving ribbons of rings and 2D (4,4) networks polycatenated in a 3D architecture

The reaction of corresponding cadmium salts with the flexible ligand 1,4-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene (bbtz) affords the 3D coordination network [Cd3(bbtz)6(H2O)6](BF4)(6.1.75H2O (1), containing ribbons of rings and planar 2D (4,4) networks polycatenated with each other, the undulating 2D (4,4) network [Cd(bbtz)2(H2O)2](ClO4)2.2H2O (2), and ribbons of rings [Cd(bbtz)2(H2O)2](BF4)2.3DMF (3) and [Cd(bbtz)2(H2O)2](ClO4)2.3DMF (4).     

Syntheses, crystal structures, and luminescent properties of three novel zinc coordination polymers with tetrazolyl ligands

The syntheses and luminescent properties of three novel zinc coordination polymers containing tetrazolyl ligands are described. In situ [2+3] cycloaddition reactions of acetonitrile or p-tolylnitrile with sodium azide in the presence of Zn(ClO(4))(2) as a Lewis acid (Demko-Sharpless tetrazole synthesis method) under hydrothermal (solvothermal) reaction conditions gave [Zn(CH(3)CN(4))(2)](3)(H(2)O) (1) and [Zn(4-MPTZ)(2)] (3) [4-MPTZ = 5-(4-methylphenyl)tetrazole], respectively. On the other hand, [Zn(HCN(4))(2)] (2) was obtained by directly reacting tetrazole with Zn(OAc)(2) under hydrothermal reaction conditions. The structure of 1 shows a super-diamond-like topological network with a diamond subunit as a connecting node. For 2, a diamond-like topological network is also found, but it is 2-fold interpenetrated. The structure of 3 reveals a 2D layered network with a hexagonal net, with the adjacent layers in the network stacked in an ABAB sequence. Photoluminescence studies revealed coordination polymers 1, 2, and 3 exhibit strong blue fluorescent emissions at lambda(max) = 396, 418, and 397 nm, respectively, in the solid state at room temperature.     

Chemistry of Thiobenzoates: Syntheses, Structures, and NMR Spectra of Salts of [M(SOCPh)(3)](-) (M = Zn, Cd, Hg)

The salts (Ph(4)E)[M(SOCPh)(3)] (M = Zn, Cd, or Hg; E = P or As) are produced by the reaction of Zn(NO(3))(2).6 H(2)O, Cd(NO(3))(2).4H(2)O or HgCl(2) with Et(3)NH(+)PhCOS(-) and (Ph(4)E)X (E = P, X = Br; E = As, X = Cl) in aqueous MeOH in the ratios M(II):PhCOS(-):Ph(4)E(+) = 1:>/=3:>/=1. The crystal structures of (Ph(4)P)[Zn(SOCPh)(3)] (1), (Ph(4)As)[Cd(SOCPh)(3)] (2) and (Ph(4)P)[Hg(SOCPh)(3)] (3) have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction experiments. Crystal data for 1: triclinic; space group P&onemacr;; Z = 2; a = 10.819(2) ?, b = 13.219(3) ?, c = 15.951(3) ?; alpha = 101.75(2) degrees, beta = 97.92(1) degrees, gamma = 109.18(2) degrees. Crystal data for 2: triclinic; space group P&onemacr;; Z= 2; a = 10.741(2) ?, b = 13.168(2) ?, c = 15.809(2) ?; alpha = 101.00(1) degrees, beta = 97.65(1) degrees, gamma = 109.88(1) degrees. Crystal data for 3: monoclinic; space group P2(1)/n; Z = 4; a = 13.302(2) ?, b = 14.276(2) ?, c = 21.108(2) ?; beta = 90.92(1) degrees. The compounds 1 and 2 are isomorphous and isostructural. In the anions [M(SOCPh)(3)](-) the metal atoms have trigonal planar coordination by three sulfur atoms. The metal atoms are further more weakly coordinated intramolecularly to one (M = Hg) or two (M = Zn, Cd) thiobenzoate oxygen atom(s). Using the Bond Valence approach it is found that the contribution of M.O bonding to the total bonding is in the order Cd > Zn > Hg. The metal ((113)Cd, (199)Hg) NMR signals of [M(SOCPh)(3)](-) (M = Cd, Hg) are more shielded than those found for MS(3) kernels in thiolate complexes, a difference attributed to the M(.)O bonding in the thiobenzoate complexes. The (113)Cd resonance of [Cd(SOCPh)(3)](-) in dilute solution is in the region anticipated from dilution data for [Na(Cd{SOCPh}(3))(2)](-).     

Rational design of MOFs constructed from modified aromatic amino acids

Three Phe and Tyr derivatives, 2-amino-3-(4-aminophenyl)-propionic acid (AAP), 3E-[5-(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl)-2-methoxyphenyl]-acrylic acid (AMPA) and 3-(4-aminophenyl)-2-(carboxymethyl-amino)-propionic acid (ACP) have been chosen as the ligands to construct four kinds of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) (five structures). These structures are, [Cd(II){(R)-AAP}(Py)(H(2)O)](ClO(4)), (R)-1; [Cd(II){(S)-AAP}(H(2)O)(2)](ClO(4)), (S)-2; [Zn(2) (II){(R,S)-AMPA}(H(2)O)], (R,S)-3; [Zn(2) (II){(R)-ACP}(Py)(3)](ClO(4))(2), (R)-4; and the inversion twin of (R)-1. Rational design to adjust the "depth" and the "width" of ligands can mediate the size and the shape of the grids of these 2D layers. Additionally, among these compounds, three pure chiral coordination polymers are obtained, owing to the inducement of chirality by the modified amino acids. This property makes them potential NLO materials.     

Hydrothermal synthesis, structure, and luminescent properties of selected Zn(II)/Cd(II) coordination polymers constructed from 3,5-bis(x-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazole (x = 3, 4)

Utilizing 3,5-bis(x-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazole (x-Hpytz, x = 3; x = 4) as multidentate ligands, six novel coordination polymers with Zn(II) or Cd(II) metal ions were prepared: [Zn(3-pytz)(0.5)(OH)(0.5)Cl](n) (1, 1D ladder), {[Zn(3-Hpytz)(H(2)O)(4)] [Zn(3-Hpytz)(H(2)O)(3)·SO(4)]SO(4)·5H(2)O}(n) (2·5H(2)O, 1D chain), [Cd(3-Hpytz)(SO(4))](n) (3, 3D framework), {[Cd(3-Hyptz)SO(4)·3H(2)O]·2H(2)O}(n) (4·2H(2)O, 1D chain), [Zn(4-pytz)Cl](n) (5, 3D framework) and [Zn(2)(4-pytz)(SO(4))(OH)](n) (6, 3D framework). All compounds were obtained from hydrothermal reactions, with the exception of compound 4 which was obtained by solvent diffusion at room temperature. All compounds were characterized by FTIR, elemental analysis and TGA analysis and their structures were determined by X-ray diffraction. All compounds exhibited substantial thermal stability and showed photofluorescent properties that resulted from ligand π-π* transition.     

Single-crystal to single-crystal transformation of 1D coordination polymer via photochemical [2+2] cycloaddition reaction

Photochemical single-crystal to single-crystal transformation of one 1D polymer [Cd(bpe)(CBA)(2)](n) afforded a new 1D polymer [Cd(rctt-tpcb)(0.5)(CBA)(2)](n) which underwent hydrothermal reaction in strong acidic solution to form a 3D coordination polymer {[Cd(rtct-tpcb)Cl(2)]·2H(2)O}(n).     

Synthesis and structures of a pentanuclear Al(iii) phosphonate cage, an In(iii) phosphonate polymer, and coordination compounds of the corresponding phosphonate ester with GaI(3) and InCl(3)

A cationic, pentanuclear aluminium phosphonate cage, [L(4)Al(5)Cl(6)(THF)(6)]Cl, 1, supported by (phthalimidomethyl) phosphonate, (L), has been synthesized and characterized. This polynuclear cage features the phosphonate ligand in an unusual coordination mode, supporting five aluminium atoms in two different environments. In comparison, the aqueous reaction of LH(2) with In(ClO(4))(3) afforded [{(LH)In(H(2)O)}(H(2)O)(2)(ClO(4))](n), 2, an indium(iii) phosphonate coordination polymer, that has been crystallographically characterized. Reactions of the corresponding phosphonate ester, diethyl (phthalimidomethyl) phosphonate, (L'), with GaI(3) and InCl(3) afforded the simple coordination complexes, [L'·GaI(3)], 3, and [L'·InCl(3)(THF)], 4.     

Coordination polymers of macrocyclic oxamide with 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate: syntheses, crystal structures and magnetic properties

Solvothermal reactions of mixed ligands H(3)BTC and macrocyclic oxamide complexes (ML, M = Cu, Ni) with M(ClO(4))(2)·6H(2)O (M = Co, Zn, Ni and Cd) afford six new complexes, including [M'(4)(BTC)(2)(ML)(2)(OH)(2)(H(2)O)(2)]·2H(2)O (M' = Co, M = Ni, for (1); M' = Zn, M = Ni, for (2); M' = Zn, M = Cu, for (3)), [Ni(3)(BTC)(2)(NiL)(2)(H(2)O)(6)]·2CH(3)OH·2H(2)O (4), [Cd(4)(BTC)(2)(HBTC)(NiL)(4)(H(2)O)]·3H(2)O (5) and [Cd(HBTC)(CuL)]·H(2)O (6) (ML, H(2)L = 2, 3-dioxo-5, 6, 14, 15-dibenzo-1,4,8,12-tetraazacyclo-pentadeca-7,13-dien; H(3)BTC = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid). Complexes 1-3 consist of a 2D layer framework formed by the linkage of M(II)(M = Ni, Cu) and M'(4) (M' = Co, Zn) cluster via the oxamide and BTC(3-) bridges and display a (3,6)-connected network with a (4(3))(2)(4(6).6(6).8(3)) topology. The structure of 4 consists of pentanuclear [Ni(II)(5)] units and arranges in a 1D cluster chain. Complex 5 exhibits a 2D layered structure characterized by 3,4,3-connected (4.6(2))(3)(4.6(3).8(2))(4(2).6(3).8)(4(2).6) topology. Complex 6 possesses a 3D network with sra topology. The magnetic properties of complexes 1 and 4 were investigated.     

The donor ability of the chelated carbonate ligand: protonation and metallation of [(L)Co(O2CO)]+ complexes in aqueous solution

The syntheses and X-ray structures of [Co(Me-tpa)O(2)COZnCl(3)], [Co(pmea)O(2)COZnCl(3)].H(2)O [Co(trpyn)O(2)COZn(OH(2))(4)OCO(2)Co(trpyn)](ZnCl(4))(2).H(2)O, [Co(trpyn)(O(2)COH)]ZnCl(4).3H(2)O and [Co(trpyn)(O(2)CO)]ClO(4) are reported (Me-tpa = [(6-methyl-2-pyridyl)methyl]bis(2-pyridylmethyl)amine, pmea = bis(2-pyridylmethyl)-2-(2-pyridylethyl)amine, trpyn = tris(2-(1-pyrazolyl)ethyl)amine). The chelated bicarbonate complex [Co(trpyn)(O(2)COH)]ZnCl(4).3H(2)O is isolated as a crystalline solid from an acidic solution of the parent carbonate [Co(trpyn)(O(2)CO)]ClO(4), and X-ray structural analysis shows that lengthening of the C[double bond, length as m-dash]O(exo) bond and shortening of the C-O(endo) bond accompanies protonation. The bimetallic complex [Co(Me-tpa)O(2)COZnCl(3)] results from the unexpected coordination of ZnCl(3)(-) to the exo O atom of a chelated carbonate ligand. This complex is obtained from both acidic and neutral solutions in which [Zn(2+)] = 1.0 M, while the structurally similar complex [Co(pmea)O(2)COZnCl(3)].H(2)O is isolated from an analogous neutral solution. The trimetallic complex [Co(trpyn)O(2)COZn(OH(2))(4)OCO(2)Co(trpyn)](ZnCl(4))(2).H(2)O crystallises on prolonged standing of [Co(trpyn)(O(2)CO)]ClO(4) in a neutral solution having [Zn(2+)] = 1.0 M. The Zn-O bond lengths in all three complexes are indicative of bonds of significant strength. DFT calculations show that the nature of the bonding interaction between the Co(iii) ion and the endo O atoms of the carbonate ligand remain essentially unaffected by coordination of Zn(2+) to the exo O atom. They also show that such coordination of Zn(2+) decreases the C-O(exo) bond order.     

Coordination induced fluorescence enhancement and construction of a Zn3 constellation through hydrolysis of ligand imine arms

The phenoxido and alkoxido bridged neutral Zn(3) complex [Zn(3)(μ-H(2)bemp)(2)(μ(3)-emp)(2)] (1), with an angular Zn(3)(μ-OPh)(2)(μ-OEt)(2) core and capping nitrogen donors, was synthesized via simultaneous chelation-cum-bridging of the parent and hydrolysed ligands. Zinc(II) coordination triggered the solution phase imine (C=N) bond hydrolysis of H(3)bemp (2,6-bis-[(2-hydroxyethylimino)methyl]-4-methylphenol) and yielded the unexpected angular trinuclear Zn(II) complex 1, having structural similarity with the Zn(3) active site of P1 nuclease. H(3)bemp also displays a zinc(II) selective chelation-enhanced fluorescence response from strong metal ion coordination. Complexation of zinc(II) with H(3)bpmp (2,6-bis-[(3-hydroxypropylimino)methyl]-4-methylphenol), a close analogue of H(3)bemp, instead provides only mononuclear [Zn(H(2)bpmpH(N))(2)](ClO(4))(2)·2H(2)O (2·2H(2)O) (H(N) is the proton attached to an imine nitrogen atom) of two zwitterionic ligands, generated through a kind of coordination driven acid-base reaction, without showing any aggregation reaction. As the sole metal-organic precursor, both the complexes under pyrolytic conditions give ZnO nano structures of two morphologies.     

Pentanuclear and heptanuclear helicates by self-assembly of d10 metal ions and a rigid aromatic bis-bidentate chelator

The self-assembly of Zn(II) and Cd(II) ions with a bis-bidentate ligand 3,5-bis(benzimidazol-2-yl)pyrazole (H 3L) was studied by Electrospray ionization mass spectrometry, (1)H NMR measurements, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. Reaction of Zn(ClO 4) 2.6H 2O and Cd(ClO 4) 2.6H 2O with H 3L in DMF gave two pentanuclear complexes [(Zn 5(mu 3-O)(H 2L) 6)(ClO 4) 2.DMF.9.5H 2O ( 1) and [Cd 5(mu 3-O)(H 2L) 6](ClO 4)(OH).4.75DMF.0.25EtOH.10.5H 2O ( 2), in which the trigonal-bipyramidal core structures are bridged by mu 3-oxo and pyrazolate rings of the monodeprotonated H 2L. When Na 3PO 4.12H 2O was used in the reaction system of CdBr 2.4H 2O and H 3L, [Cd 5(mu 3-O)(H 2L) 6]Br 2.4.5DMF.6.5H 2O ( 3) and [Cd 7(mu 6-PO 4)(mu-Br) 3(H 2L) 6](HPO 4).DMF.10H 2O ( 4) were isolated. 3 displays the same core structure as that of 2, whereas 4 exhibits a turbinate, heptanuclear core which is bridged by a mu 6-PO 4, three mu-Br, and three pyrazolate rings. All of the pentanuclear and heptanuclear cores are surrounded by three pairs of bis-bidentate H 2L (-) ligands with offset pi-pi stacking, showing propeller-like molecular structures and triple-stand helicates. Electrospray ionization mass spectrometry studies and (1)H NMR measurements demonstrate that the pentanuclear complexes have different stability in the solution, depending on the metal ions and the counteranions. Furthermore, both 1 and 2 emit blue fluorescence with nanosecond luminescent lifetimes in DMF at room temperature.     

Coordination chemistry of N-aminopropyl pendant arm derivatives of mixed N/S-, and N/S/O-donor macrocycles, and construction of selective fluorimetric chemosensors for heavy metal ions

The coordination chemistry of the N-aminopropyl pendant arm derivatives (L1c-4c) of the mixed donor macrocyclic ligands [12]aneNS2O, [12]aneNS3, [12]aneN2SO, and [15]aneNS2O2(L1a-4a) towards Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), Hg(II), and Pb(II) in aqueous solution has been investigated. The protonation and stability constants with the aforementioned metal ions were determined potentiometrically and compared, where possible, with those of the unfunctionalised macrocycles. The measured values show that Hg(II) and Cu(II) in water have the highest affinity for all ligands considered, with the N-aminopropyl pendant arm weakly coordinating the metal centres. Crystals suitable for X-ray diffraction analysis were grown for the perchlorate salt (H2L1c)(ClO4)2.dmf, and for the 1 : 1 complexes [Cd(L3a)(NO3)2](1), [Cu(L4a)dmf](ClO4)2(2), [Zn(L1c)(ClO4)]ClO4(3), [Cd(L1c)(NO3)]NO3(4), and [Hg(L2c)](ClO4)2(5). Their structures show the macrocyclic ligands adopting a folded conformation, which for the 12-membered systems can be either [2424] or [3333] depending on the nature of the metal ion. L1c-4c were also functionalised at the primary amino pendant group with different fluorogenic subunits. In particular the N-dansylamidopropyl (Lnd, n= 1-4), and the N-(9-anthracenylmethyl)aminopropyl (Lne, n= 1, 2, 4, ) pendant arm derivatives of L1a-4a were synthesised and their optical responses to the above mentioned metal ions were investigated in MeCN/H2O (4 : 1 v/v) solutions.