Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Photoluminescent Property of a Three-dimensional Zinc（Ⅱ） Coordination Polymer: [Zn1.5（PDB）（bix）0.5（μ2-OH）]2n

A new metal-organic coordination polymer [Zn1.5(PDB)(bix)0.5(μ2-OH)]2n 1 (H2PDB = pyridine-3,4-dicarboxylic acid, bix = 1,4-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-benzene) has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TG and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2/c with a = 7.411(2), b = 7.848(3), c = 25.048(8), V = 1451.8(8)3, C28H22N6O10Zn3, Mr = 798.63, Dc = 1.827 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 2.529 mm-1, F(000) = 804, Z = 2, the final R = 0.0440 and wR = 0.1035 for 1952 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). It exhibits a three-dimensional framework structure. Moreover, its luminescent property has been investigated in the solid state.     

A New Cadmium（Ⅱ） Coordination Polymer Incorporating a 3D Framework with 1D Channels Bridged by Flexible Cyclohexane-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylate Ligand

The hydrothermal reaction of Cd(OAc)2·2H2O, 4,4'-bpy and cyclohexane-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylic acid (H4L) yields a three-dimensional (3D) coordination porous framework [Cd2LI(4,4'-bpy)1.5(H2O)2]n·2nH2O, which was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction (MoKα radiation, λ = 0.71073), elemental analysis and IR. This complex crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 25.951(3), b = 11.6618(12), c = 20.046(2) , β = 114.863(2)o, V = 5504.4(10) 3, Z = 8, Dc = 1.900 g/cm3, Mr = 787.30, μ = 1.615 mm-1, F(000) = 3128, the final R = 0.0978 and wR = 0.1780. The structure of the complex is a 3D coordination Cd-carboxylate framework consisting of 1D hexagonal channels along the c-axis filled with the bridging 4,4'-bpy ligands. The 4,4'-bpy ligands with two kinds of conformations are located alternately in the channels through coordination and hydrogen interactions to support the whole porous framework, in which the conformation-flexible cyclohexane-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylate ligand adopts the I (e,a,a,e) conformation and acts as a pentadentate ligand to connect five Cd(Ⅱ) atoms via the carboxylate groups in different coordination modes.     

Syntheses, Crystal Structures and Characterization of Two New Cadmium（II） Arsonates

Two cadmium arsonate coordination polymers, Cd(HL1)2 (1, H2L1 = 4-aminophenylarsonatic acid) and Cd(H2L2)2·2H2O (2, H3L2 = 2-(4-arsonphenylamino)acetic acid), have been synthesized and characterized by IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystal data for 1: triclinic, space group P1 with a = 5.7559(12), b = 7.0903(14), c = 8.9925(18), α = 89.04(3), β = 80.79(3), γ = 85.09(3)o, Dc = 2.496 g·cm-3, μ = 6.095 mm-1, F(000) = 260, Z = 1, the final R = 0.0574 and wR = 0.1376 for 1489 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). And those for 2: monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 4.7595(10), b = 9.925(2), c = 22.609(5), β = 91.81(3)°, Dc = 2.167 g·cm-3, μ = 4.168 mm-1, F(000) = 684, Z = 2, the final R = 0.0335 and wR = 0.0815 for 2340 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The structure of 1 shows a two-dimensional layer consisting of inorganic chains of {CdN2(AsO3)2} along the a axis linking with the phenyl groups. These layers are further linked through strong interlayer hydrogen bonding interaction to form a three-dimensional hydrogen bond supramolecular architecture. Compound 2 has inorganic chains of {CdO2(AsO3)2} similar to 1, which connect with four adjacent inorganic chains forming a three-dimensional framework.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Properties of a Novel Polyoxometalate {[Cu~Ⅱ(1,10-phen)]_2[PMo~Ⅵ_(11)Mo~ⅤO_(40)]} [Cu~Ⅰ(C_8N_4H_6)(C_9H_6NO)(H_2O)]

A new pseudo three-dimensional framework structure of the title compound {[CuⅡ(1,10-phen)]2[PMoⅥ11MoⅤO40]}[CuⅠ(C8N4H6)(C9H6NO)(H2O)](1) has been prepared by the hydrothermal method for the first time and characterized by elemental analyses,X-ray single-crystal diffraction and IR spectra.1 consists of two building blocks,one {[CuⅡ(1,10-phen)]2[PMoⅥ11MoⅤO40]} and one [CuⅠ(C8N4H6)(C9H6NO)(H2O)] coordinated group.Singlecrystal X-ray diffraction revealed that 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group P2/c with a=13.498(4),b=12.890(3),c=21.465(8),β=97.314o,V=3704(2)3,Mr=2693.61,Z=2,Dc=2.415 Mg/m3,μ=2.915 mm-1,F(000)=2562,S=1.009,the final R=0.0583 and wR=0.1406 for 5129 observed reflections with I2σ(I).Furthermore,compound 1 shows strong fluorescent properties in the solid state at room temperature.The electrochemical behavior of 1 has also been studied by cyclic voltammograms.     

A New 3D Supramolecular Network Formed by [Zn_3（2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylate）_3Cl_4]~（4-）and 4-Carboxypyridinium

A new compound [Zn3(C7NO4H3)3Cl4]·[C6NO2H6]4·4H2O (I) has been synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray crystallography.It crystallizes in monoclinic,space group C2/c with a=16.9018(14),b=12.6902(10),c=25.1170(2),β=90.54°,V=5387.0(8)3,Z=4,Zn3C45H41Cl4N7O24,Mr=1401.76,Dc=1.728 g/cm3,F(000)=2840,μ(MoKa)=1.615 mm-1,the R= 0.0758 and wR=0.2060 for 3468 observed reflections (I 2σ(I)).Analysis of single-crystal X-ray diffraction data shows that compound I displays an interesting example of 3D supramolecular networks with perfect neutral and ionic hydrogen bonding array.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Cd（NBA）（μ3-OH）（4,4＇-bipy）1/2]n

A new cadmium polymer [Cd(NBA)(μ3-OH)(4,4'-bipy)1/2]n 1 (NBA=m-nitrobenzoic acid and 4,4'-bipy=4,4-bipyridine) has been synthesized by hydrothermal reaction. Its structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction method, and characterized by elemental analysis and IR spectrum. The crystal is of monoclinic, space group C2/c, with a=15.6912(9), b=25.9394(15), c=6.7332(4)(A), β=114.7700(10)°, V=2488.4(3)(A)3, C12H9CdN2O5, Mr=373.61, Z=8, Dc=1.995 g/cm3,μ=1.776 mm-1, F(000)=1464, R=0.0411 and wR=0.1128 for 2130 observed reflections (I ＞ 2σ(I)).X-ray diffraction studies reveal that the compound features a layered structure, in which 4,4'-bipy ligands bridge Z type of double chains [Cd(μ3-OH)]n and NBA ligands locate at the two sides of the layer. The π-π interactions between the benzene rings of NBA ligands of two adjacent layers lead to the 3D framework.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Cd(NBA)(μ3-OH)(4,4''-bipy)1/2]n

A new cadmium polymer [Cd(NBA)(μ3-OH)(4,4'-bipy)1/2]n 1 (NBA=m-nitrobenzoic acid and 4,4'-bipy=4,4-bipyridine) has been synthesized by hydrothermal reaction. Its structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction method, and characterized by elemental analysis and IR spectrum. The crystal is of monoclinic, space group C2/c, with a=15.6912(9), b=25.9394(15), c=6.7332(4)(A), β=114.7700(10)°, V=2488.4(3)(A)3, C12H9CdN2O5, Mr=373.61, Z=8, Dc=1.995 g/cm3,μ=1.776 mm-1, F(000)=1464, R=0.0411 and wR=0.1128 for 2130 observed reflections (I ＞ 2σ(I)).X-ray diffraction studies reveal that the compound features a layered structure, in which 4,4'-bipy ligands bridge Z type of double chains [Cd(μ3-OH)]n and NBA ligands locate at the two sides of the layer. The π-π interactions between the benzene rings of NBA ligands of two adjacent layers lead to the 3D framework.     

A High Dimensional Coordination Polymer Based on [β-Mo8O26]4- Inorganic Building Block： Synthesis, Structure and Topology

A high dimensional copper coordination polymer {[Cu2(btb)2(H2O)4( -Mo8O26)] H2O}n(1, btb = 1,4-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)butane) based on [ -Mo8O26]4 anions and flexible bis(triazole) ligands has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, single-crystal X-ray diffraction and thermal analysis. The crystallographic data show that complex 1 crystallizes in triclinic space group P with a = 9.7550(10), b = 10.3996(11), c = 10.9516(11), = 77.622(2), = 89.602(2), = 87.610(2), V = 1084.25(19)3, C16H34Cu2Mo8 N12O31, Mr = 1785.15, Dc = 2.734 g cm 3, μ(MoKα) = 3.303 mm 1, F(000) = 856, GOF = 1.060, Z = 1, the final R = 0.0376 and wR = 0.0982 for I > 2 (I). In 1, the inorganic building block [ -Mo8O26]4 anions are connected with each other to generate one-dimensional chains. Then the chains are further connected by Cu2+ ions to form a three-dimensional (3D) inorganic framework [Cu2( -Mo8O26)]n containing quadrangular channels, with the pcu alpha-Po primitive cubic topology. The btb ligands are encapsulated into the void of the 3D inorganic framework forming a new three-dimensional architecture. The thermal analysis illustrates that complex 1 retains a comparatively good thermal stability.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Zinc（Ⅱ）Complex with 2,2＇-Diphenic Acid and Benzimidazole Ligands

A new complex [Zn1.5(dpa)1.5(bim)]2n(dpa = 2,2-diphenic acid,bim = benzimida-zole)1 has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis,IR,fluorescence spectrum and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The complex crystallizes in monoclinic,space group C2/c with a = 18.773(8),b = 16.560(7),c = 16.417(9),β = 94.737(9)o,V = 5086(4)3,C56H36N4O12Zn3,Mr = 1153.00,Dc = 1.506 g/cm3,μ(MoKα)= 1.472 mm1,F(000)= 2344,Z = 4,the final R = 0.0573 and wR = 0.1164 for 2968 observed reflections(I > 2σ(I)).It exhibits a one-dimensional chain-like structure and shows luminescent property in the blue region.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Cd(NBA)(μ_3-OH)(4,4′-bipy)_(1/2)]_n

A new cadmium polymer [Cd(NBA)(μ3-OH)(4,4′-bipy)1/2]n 1 (NBA = m-nitrobenzoic acid and 4,4′-bipy = 4,4-bipyridine) has been synthesized by hydrothermal reaction. Its structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction method, and characterized by elemental analysis and IR spectrum. The crystal is of monoclinic, space group C2/c, with a = 15.6912(9), b = 25.9394(15), c = 6.7332(4) ′, β = 114.7700(10)°, V = 2488.4(3) 3, C12H9CdN2O5, Mr = 373.61, Z = 8, Dc = 1.995 g/cm3, μ = 1.776 mm-1, F(000) = 1464, R = 0.0411 and wR = 0.1128 for 2130 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). X-ray diffraction studies reveal that the compound features a layered structure, in which 4,4′-bipy ligands bridge Z type of double chains [Cd(μ3-OH)]n and NBA ligands locate at the two sides of the layer. The π-π interactions between the benzene rings of NBA ligands of two adjacent layers lead to the 3D framework.     

Synthesis and Characterization of a Two-dimensional Cadmium(Ⅱ) Metal Organic Framework with Fes Topology

A new Cd(Ⅱ) coordination polymer, {[Cd(Hnbta)(L)]·H2O}n(L = 1,4-bis(5,6-dimethylbenzimidazol-1-yl)butane), H3nbta= 5-nitrobenzene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid), has been hydro-thermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR, XRPD, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 17.3056(13), b = 11.0114(9), c = 17.7484(14) A, β = 117.3640(10)o, V = 3003.7(4) A3, Z = 4, C31H31CdN5O9, Mr = 730.01, Dc = 1.614 g/cm3, μ = 0.792 mm-1 and F(000) = 1488. The cadmium(Ⅱ) ions are bridged by Hnbta2- to generate a two-dimensional metal organic framework with fes topology. In addition, the thermal stability and fluorescence properties of the complex were also studied.     

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of a New 3D Lead Coordination Polymer with a Tetrazole-1-acetate Ligand

One new lead coordination polymer,[Pb(tza) 2 ] n (1,Htza=tetrazole-1-acetic acid) has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis,IR spectroscopy,thermogravimetric analysis (TGA),fluorescence spectra and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Coordination polymer 1 is of monoclinic system,space group C2/c with a=15.4388(16),b=10.4039(11),c=8.3360(8),β=119.2070(10)°,V=1168.7(2)3,C 6 H 6 N 8 O 4 Pb,Z=4,M r=461.38,D c=2.622 g/cm 3,μ(MoKα)=14.463 mm-1,F(000)=848,the final R=0.0373 and wR=0.0904 for 2744 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I).1 is a 3D coordination framework built from Pb-carboxylate chains and the tetrazole nitrogen atoms of tza ligands.Furthermore,the luminescent property of 1 has also been investigated.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis, Structure and Thermal Properties of a Novel Three-dimensional La(Ⅲ)-Sebacate Framework

A novel lanthanide-organic framework compound [La(seb)(Hseb)(H2O)]n (H2seb = sebacic acid) has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, TG and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P with a = 8.5849(7), b = 9.0641(8), c = 15.4049(13), α = 98.1830(10), β = 100.6870(10), γ= 97.5650(10)°, Z = 2, V = 1150.44(17) 3, Dc = 1.612 g/cm3, Mr = 558.39, λ(MoKα) = 0.71073 , μ = 1.903 mm-1, F(000) = 568, R = 0.0219 and wR = 0.0507 for 3797 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The structure contains edge-shared chains of [LaO8(H2O)] tricapped trigonal prisms that propagate along the b axis. In aliphatic ligand participation, complex 1 exhibits a three-dimensional supramolecular framework. Moreover, the thermal stability of complex 1 has been investigated.     

Synthesis, Characterization and Crystal Structure Determination of a Thiocyanato Bridged One-dimensional Polymeric Complex of Cadmium(Ⅱ)

A new one-dimensional polymeric complex [Cd(SCN)2(H2O)]L (L = N,N?-bis(furan- 2-ylmethylene)hydrazine) has been synthesized and characterized by IR, UV spectra, TG-DTA technique and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. It crystallizes in triclinic, pace group P1 with a = 5.9268(8), b = 10.8678(15), c = 13.3671(19) , α = 109.295(2), β = 95.092(2), γ = 97.8580(10)°, V = 796.70(19) 3, Z = 2, C12H10CdN4O3S2, Mr = 434.76, μ = 1.648 mm–1, Dc = 1.812 g/cm3, F(000) = 428, R = 0.0308 and wR = 0.0769. The crystal structure reveals that the structure of [Cd(SCN)2(H2O)]n features di-μ-1,3-thiocyante bridges and 1D chains. The octahedrally coordinated Cd atom is surrounded by one oxygen atom from water molecule, three S atoms and two Natoms from five di-μ-1,3 thiocyanato bridges. The Cd atoms are connected by two di-μ-1,3 thiocyanato bridges with the Cd(1)…Cd(1A) separation of 4.239(1)  and Cd(1)…Cd(1B) of 5.852(1). In addition, the one-dimensional straight chain structure is further connected by multiform intermolecular N-H…O hydrogen bonds and π…π interactions to form a three-dimensional supramolecular structure.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Theoretical Calculations of a Three-dimensional Supramolecular Cadmium(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer

A new metal-organic cadmium coordination polymer [Cd(pzdc)0.5(L)]n·n H_2O(1, H2 pzdc = pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, HL = 3-(2-pyridyl)pyrazole) has been successfully synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. The structure has been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, elemental analyses, IR and fluorescence spectrum. Brown crystals crystallize in the orthorhombic system, space group Fdd2 with a = 11.2636(9), b = 38.296(3), c = 10.5795(8) ?, V = 4563.5(6) ?3, C11 H9 CdN 4 O3, Mr = 357.62, Dc = 2.082 g/cm3, μ(Mo Kα) = 1.924 mm-1, F(000) = 2800, Z = 16, the final R = 0.0169 and w R = 0.0443 for 2106 observed reflections(I 2s(I)). It shows a two-dimensional network structure and extends into a three-dimensional supramolecular framework through π-π stacking interactions. Moreover, we analyzed Natural Bond Orbital(NBO) by using the PBE0/LANL2 DZ method built in Gaussian 03 Program. The calculation results showed obvious covalent interaction between the coordinated atoms and Cd(Ⅱ) ion.     

A Novel 3D Cu(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer Containing Mixed Ligands: Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Properties

A novel compound, {[Cu2(nbdc)2(4,4'-bpy)2(H2O)2]·2H2O}n(H2nbdc = 4-nitrobenzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid, 4,4'-bpy = 4,4'-bipyridine), was hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis(TGA), and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The complex is of orthorhombic system, space group Pbcn with a = 32.222(7), b = 7.8503(16), c = 28.389(6), V = 7181(3)3, Dc = 1.720 g/cm3, Mr = 929.74, Z = 8, F(000) = 3792, μ = 1.273 mm-1, the final R = 0.0591 and wR = 0.1378 for 4548 observed reflections with I 2σ(I). The compound exhibits a 3D self-penetrating framework with bcu net topology, in which the(46·48)-networks are joined by the H2nbdc and 4,4'-bpy linkers.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two Cadmium(Ⅱ) Compounds Linked by N,N-Bis(3-pyridylmethyl)amine

Two cadmium(Ⅱ) compounds linked by a flexible dipyridyl ligand {[Cd2(Hbpma) Cl5(H2O)]·2H2O}n 1 and [Cd(Hbpma)Cl(H2O)2]2·2SO4·3H2O 2 (bpma = N,N-bis(3-pyridylmethyl)amine) have been synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 crystallizes in triclinic, space group P with a = 9.5612(6), b = 11.3401(7), c = 11.5069(12), α = 112.8540(10), β = 106.5330(10), γ = 101.6680(10)°, V = 1030.77(14)3, C12H20Cd2Cl5N3O3, Mr = 656.36, Z = 2, Dc = 2.115 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 2.727 mm-1, F(000) = 636, S = 1.059, the final R = 0.0319 and wR = 0.0822 for 3443 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). For complex 2, it belongs to triclinic, space group P with a = 10.9487(4), b = 11.4197(4), c = 15.4288(5), α = 94.7470(10), β = 104.1000(10), γ = 104.42°, V = 1790.76(11)3, C24H42Cd2Cl2N6O15S2, Mr = 1014.46, Z = 2, Dc = 1.881 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 1.529 mm-1, F(000) = 1020, S = 1.050, the final R = 0.0178 and wR = 0.0451 for 6026 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). Complex 1 is found to have tetranuclear Cd(Ⅱ) clusters which are bridged by the protonated bpma ligands leading to one-dimensional coordination polymers, whereas complex 2 consists of binuclear Cd(Ⅱ) structures linked by the protonated bpma ligands. Both complexes are assembled into three-dimensional supramolecular structures through hydrogen bonding interactions.     

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) ,β=98.646(3)o,V=6065(3)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.     

Solvothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Luminescent Property of a Dy（Ⅲ） Coordination Polymer Constructed by 1,2,4,5-Benzenetetracarboxylic Acid

A three-dimensional coordination polymer {[Dy(H2btec)2/4(btec)3/6(H2O)]·2H2O} n has been synthesized through the reaction of DyCl3·6H2O and 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid by solvothermal technique, and the crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction. The Dy(Ⅲ) coordination polymer crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/n with a=10.7063(1), b=7.1491(1), c=17.1197(3), α=90, β=97.10, γ=90°, V=1300.31(3)3 , C10H9DyO11 , Dc=2.389g/cm3 , Z=4, F(000)=892, the final R=0.0165 and wR=0.0448 for I > 2σ(I). The title coordination polymer possesses a three-dimensional framework consisting of nine-coordinate Dy(Ⅲ) centers and two kinds of coordination modes for the 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid ligands. Every btec4- ligand (deprotonated four protons from 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid) in the title coordination polymer can clamp three Dy atoms like forceps, which could make the Dy atoms closer in the area of metal-metal interaction. The 3-D framework of the coordination polymer has many channels occupied by the free guest water molecules, and the hydrogen bonds between the coordinated carboxylic groups and guest water molecules could stabilize the crystal structure of the title coordination polymer. In addition, the luminescence properties were also studied.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Water-induced Reversible Crystal-to-amorphous Transformation Property of [{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H_2O)_2}·3H_2O]_n

A novel NiII complex [{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2}·3H2O]n 1 (H2IBG = isophthaloylbisglycine and 4,4'-bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine) has been synthesized and characterized by singlecrystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR spectra and thermogravimetric analysis. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P2/c with a = 15.5420(7), b = 22.4344(1), c = 8.3455(5), β = 101.538(3)o, V = 2670.1(7)3, Z = 4, C22H32N4NiO13, Mr = 619.23, Dc = 1.443 g/cm3, F(000) = 1296.0, μ(MoKα) = 0.750 mm-1, the final R = 0.0570 and wR = 0.1445 for 2296 observed reflections with I 2σ(I). In the structure, the NiII metal center is coordinated in an octahedral environment arranged by two water molecules, two carboxylate oxygen atoms and two nitrogen atoms from two 4,4'-bipy ligands. Thermal decomposition and powder X-ray diffraction results indicate that the transformation from the crystal form, [{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2}·3H2O]n, to the amorphous powder, Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2, is reversible, so the latter form may be utilized as an absorbing agent for water and water vapor.