Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Two Decavanadates Cluster Metal Complexes: [Co(H2O)6]2[H2V10O28]·6H2O and (NH4)2[Ca(H2O)7]2[V10O28]

Two new decavanadate metal complexes, [Co(H₂O)₆]₂[H₂V₁₀O₂₈]·6H₂O (1) and (NH₄)₂[Ca(H₂O)₇]₂[V₁₀O₂₈] (2), have been synthesized under hydrothermal condition by using chlorhydric acid as the initiator at 120 °C. The aqueous NaVO₃ solution with an aqueous solution of CoCl₂·6H₂O were used for generating 1 and aqueous CaCl₂·2H₂O and NH₄VO₃ solution were employed for creating 2. Compound 1 consisted of discrete hexa-aqua-cobalt [Co(H₂O)₆]²⁺ cations, [H₂V₁₀O₂₈]⁴⁻ anions and non-coordination water molecules. Compound 2 were composed of hepta-aqua-calcium [Ca(H₂O)₇]²⁺ cations, ammonium NH₄ ⁺ and [V₁₀O₂₈]⁶⁻ anion. For compound 2, the distorted pentagonal bipyramid [Ca(H₂O)₇]²⁺ is uncommon. In the crystal lattice, hydrogen bonds played an important role on connecting cations, anions and non-coordinated water molecules to form the three-dimensional network.     

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 ℃.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Luminescence Property of [Co(hmz)2(H2O)4]·2H2O

A new mononuclear Co(Ⅱ) complex, [Co(hmz)2(H2O)4]·2H2O, has been synthesized by the reaction of Co(CH3COO)2·4H2O with 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-5-mercaptotetrazole (Hhmz). It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 13.502(5), b = 6.718(3), c = 13.972(6) (A), β = 117.532(4)°, V = 1123.9(8) (A)3, Z = 2, M r = 553.45, F(000) = 570, Dc = 1.635 g/cm3, μ = 1.008 mm-1, the final R = 0.0272 and wR = 0.0684 for 2194 observed reflections (Ⅰ＞ 2σ(Ⅰ)). The Co(Ⅱ) is six-coordinated by two nitrogen atoms from two hmz-1 ligands and four water molecules, forming an octahedral geometry. The intermolecular hydrogen bonding and offset-panel π-π stacking interactions between the adjacent molecules extend the compound into a three- dimensional supramolecular framework. The title compound emits strong blue fluorescent light (λem(max) = 427 nm) at room temperature and is red-shifted compared with free ligand Hhmz (λem(max) = 342 nm).     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structures and Magnetic Properties of two Bimetallic Cage Cluster Vanadate Complexes [Co(phen)2]2V4O12 and [Co(2,2′-bipy)2]2V4O12

Two new bimetallic cluster complexes, [Co(phen)₂]₂V₄O₁₂ 1 (phen = phenanthroline) and [Co(2,2'-bipy)₂]₂V₄O₁₂ 2 (2,2'-bipy = 2,2'-bipyridine), have been synthesized hydrothermally. X-ray crystallography reveals that both 1 and 2 possess a similar metal cage cluster core, Co₂V₄O₁₂. Magnetic studies of 1 and 2 indicate that both the complexes exhibit antiferromagnetic interactions between the cobalt(II) ions.     

Crystal Structure and Interaction with DNA of [Ni(phen)(mal)(H2O)2]·3H2O

A new complex [Ni(phen)(mal)(H2O)2]·3H2O (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline,mal2-= malonic acid) has been synthesized by the reaction of nickel nitrate,phen and malonic acid.EA,IR spectra and X-ray single-crystal diffraction were carried out to determine the composition and crystal structure of the title complex.Crystal data:monoclinic system,space group P2/c,a =8.937(3),b = 12.163(5),c = 9.725(3)(A),β = 119.36°,C15H19N2O9Ni,Mr= 430.03,Z = 2,F(000) =446,V = 921.3 (A)3,Dc = 1.550 g/cm3,μ = 1.104 mm-1,-10≤h≤ 10,-12≤k≤ 14,-11 ≤l≤7,R =0.0261 and wR = 0.0609 for 4376 (Rint = 0.0203) independent reflections and 1631 observed ones (I＞ 2σ(I)).Ni(Ⅱ) exhibits an octahedral coordination geometry,with hydrogen bonds and π-π interactions stabilizing the whole structure.UV spectrum of the complex interacting with protamine DNA indicates that the title compound interacts with DNA via insertion mode with bonding constant Kb of 1.11 × 104.     

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.     

Binary Complexes [M(NH3)5Cl][PdCl4] · H2O (M = Rh, Co): Crystal Structure of [Rh(NH3)5Cl][PdCl4] · H2O

Monohydrates of chloropentammine rhodium(III) and chloropentammine cobalt(III) tetracloropalladates(II) were synthesized. Single crystals of [Rh(NH₃)₅Cl][PdCl₄] · H₂O were obtained and studied by Xray diffraction. The crystallographic data are as follows: a = 7.8730(16) Å, b = 10.905(2) Å, c = 16.038(3) Å, = 102.70(3)°, V = 1343.3(5) ų, space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, d_calc = 2.422 g/cm³. The structure consists of alternating layers of [Rh(NH₃)₅Cl]²⁺ complex cations and [PdCl₄]^2- complex anions. Each anion layer contains two crystallographically independent Pd atoms, and the square coordination environment of one of these atoms is converted to a bipyramide. The structure of the compound [Co(NH₃)₅Cl][PdCl₄] · H₂O is determined and its unitcell parameters are refined: a = 7.813(3) , b = 10.896(4) , c = 15.966(5) , = 102.85(4)°, V = 1325.2(8) ³, and d_calc = 2.148 g/cm³. The synthesis temperature is shown to have an effect on the content of hydrated and anhydrous complexes in the mixture formed during precipitation of these binary salts from aqueous solutions.     

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, Crystal Structure and Electrochemical Properties of [Ni(phen)_3]·(m-nitrobenzoic acid)_2·(H_2O)

A new nickel(II) coordination complex [Ni(phen)3]·(m-nitrobenzoic acid)2·(H2O) was synthesized by self-assembly of m-nitrobenzoic acid, 1,10-phenanthroline and nickelous per- chlorate. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c, with a = 2.4596(6), b = 1.2124(3), c = 1.9824(5) nm, β = 97.088(5)o, V = 5.866(3) nm3, Dc = 1.474 g/cm3, Z = 4, Mr = 1301.82, μ(MoKα) = 0.417 mm-1 F(000) = 2688, R = 0.0493 and wR = 0.1025. Structural deter- mination indicates that the nickel(II) ion is coordinated with six nitrogen atoms from three phens, giving a distorted octahedral coordination geometry. The cyclic voltametric analysis shows that the electron transfer in the electrode reaction is irreversible.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Highly Reduced Mixed Molybdenum-vanadium Polyoxometalate with Phosphorus-centered [Ni(phen)3]2H2·[PmoⅤ4MoⅥ4VⅣ6M2M44]5-·4H2O(M=0.78MoⅤ+0.22VⅣ)

Polyoxometalates(POMs0) containing Keggin moieties exhibit a wide variety of compositions and have considerable structrral versatility as well as important magnetic, optical,and catalytic proper-ties[1-6].     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel Composite Keggin-type Arsenotungstate： [Ni（phen）2] [Hphen] （AsW12O40）

A novel polyoxometalate-based composite compound [Ni(phen)2][Hphen](AsW12O40) (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) 1 has been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TGA, ESR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Each structure unit of 1 consists of one polyoxoanion AsW12O403-, one free phenanthroline molecule and one coordination cation [Ni(phen)2]2+. The title compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group P212121, with a = 12.2383(7), b = 21.0884(11), c = 22.3237(12) , V = 5761.4(5) 3, Mr = 3520.44, Z = 4, Dc = 4.059 g/cm3, F(000) = 6204, μ(MoKα) = 24.844 mm-1, GOF = 1.022, the final R = 0.0376 and wR = 0.0742 (I > 2σ(I)) for 865 parameters and 9637 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I).     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel Zinc Complex[Zn(OH2)(HDPA)2]·3H2O

A new complex [Zn(OH2)(HDPA)2]·3H2O 1 (H2DPA = 2,6-pyridine-dicarboxylic acid) has been prepared at room temperature from the reaction of zinc(II) chloride and 2,6-pyri- dine-dicarboxylic acid in mixed solvent of H2O and EtOH with pyridine, and characterized by X-ray analysis and thermal analysis, exhibiting that the coordination geometry of Zn(II) ion is an octa- hedron. Crystal data: ZnC14H16N2O12, Mr = 469.66, monoclinic, P21/n, a = 7.0067(3), b = 23.8215 (12), c = 10.7404(3)(A), β = 99.823(2)°,V = 1766.40(13)(A)3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.766 g/cm3, F(000) = 960, μ = 1.463 mm-1, R1 = 0.0462 and wR2 = 0.0884 (I > 2σ(I)).     

Diaqua[N,N-di(2-carboxyethyl)-o-anisidinato]copper(II) Dihydrate [Cu(o-Andp)(H2O)2] · 2H2O: Synthesis and Crystal Structure

Crystals of [Cu(o-Andp)(H₂O)₂] · 2H₂O (where o-Andp^2–is -anisidine-N,N-di-3-propionate) were synthesized and studied using X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystals are triclinic: a= 12.063(1) Å, b= 12.483(3) Å, c= 13.586(2) Å, = 91.29(1)°, = 111.67(1)°, = 104.00(1)°, V= 1830.5(5) ų, space group P , Z= 2, and R= 0.0528 for 5965 reflections with I2(I). The two crystallographically independent complexes are isostructural. The tetragonal–bipyramidal coordination of copper(III) involves three O atoms, the N atom of the tetradentate ligand o-Andp^2–, and two O atoms from water. The aminodipropionate group of the ligand (average Cu–O 1.939 Å and Cu–N 2.051 Å) and one of the coordinated water molecules (Cu–O(w) 1.991 Å) lie in the equatorial plane. The second water molecule (Cu–O(w) 2.32 Å) and the methoxy O atom of o-Andp^2–(Cu–O 2.37 Å) are in the apical positions of the bipyramid.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel Isophthalate-bridged Copper(II) Polymer with Two-dimensional Network Structure: [Cu_2(phen)(ipt)_2]_(2n)·nH_2O (ipt = isophthalate, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline)

1 INTRODUCTION donor due to the presence of the protonated carboxyl group; (d) it can form short bridges via one car- Coordination polymers are of great interest due to boxylato end or long bridges via the benzene ring[7]. their physical properties and potential applications in We believe that coordination functionality of isoph- functional materials[1~3]. Aromatic polycarboxylic acids thalate can lead to interesting structures. In this com- such as 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid[4],…     

Synthesis, Characterization and Structure of the Dimmer Complex [Ni(TSSB)(phen)H2O]·C2H5OH·0.5H2O

The title complex [Ni(TSSB)(phen)H2O](C2H5OH(0.5H2O (C23H26N3NiO6.5S, TSSB = taurine salicylaldehyde Schiff base, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) has been synthesized by the reaction of taurine salicylaldehyde Schiff base (TSSB), 1,10-phenanthroline and nickel acetate in water-ethanol. Its single-crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction method. The crystal belongs to triclinic, space group P with a = 1.0562(2), b = 1.1604(2), c = 2.1170(3) nm, α = 103.257(3), β = 96.958(4), γ = 105.179(3)°, Mr = 539.24, V = 2.3917(6) nm3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.498 g/cm3, μ = 0.945 mm-1 and F(000) = 1124. The compound is a one-dimensional network, infinitely extending with hydrogen bonds. The Ni(Ⅱ) is 6-coordinated by one nitrogen and two oxygen atoms from taurine salicylaldehyde Schiff base, two nitrogen from 1,10-phenanthroline and one oxygen from water to form a distorted octahedronal coordination geometry.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [H-amp]4[Mo8O26(DMF)2]·2H2O (amp = 2-Amino-6-methyl-pyridine)

The reaction of MoO2(acac)2 with 2-amino-6-methyl-pyridine (amp) in the mixed solvent of DMF (N,N-dimethylformamide) and water affords the title complex [H-amp]4- [Mo8O26(DMF)2]·2H2O which was characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis with the following crystallographic data: C30H54Mo8N10O30, Mr = 1802.35, monoclinic, P21/n, a = 8.631(1), b = 24.260(3), c = 13.351(2)A,β= 104.688(3)°, V = 2704.2(7) A3, Z = 2, Dc = 2.213 g/cm3, μ =1.890 mm－1 and F(000) = 1760. The final R = 0.0281 and Wr = 0.0620 for 4935 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). X-ray structure analysis has confirmed the existence of γ-[Mo8O26]4－ anion in the molecule. Eight MoO6 distorted octahedra share edges with short terminal Mo-O bonds from 1.691(3) to 1.749(2)A, medium bonds from 1.868(2) to 1.965(2) A And long bonds from 2.059(2) to 2.450(2) A. In the terminal site there exist two DMF ligands bound to the Mo atom through O atoms with the Mo-ODMF bond length of 2.166(3) A, affording a bond strength of 0.433. A three-dimensional network structure was formed through hydrogen bonds.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two Cyano-bridged Bimetallic Complexes [Ce(DMSO)4(H2O)3Fe(CN)6]·H2O and [La(DMSO)4(H2O)3Co(CN)6]·H2O (DMSO = Dimethylsulfoxide)

Two new bimetallic cyano-bridged complexes [Ce(DMSO)4(H2O)3Fe(CN)6]·H2O 1 and [La(DMSO)4(H2O)3Co(CN)6]·H2O 2 have been prepared by the ball milling reaction method and structurally characterized by X-ray single-crystal structure analyses. Crystallographic data for 1:C14H32CeFeN6O8S4, Mr = 736.67, monoclinic, space group P21/n, a = 14.952(1), b =13.7276(9), c = 15.392(1) (A), β = 108.288(1)°, V = 2999.6(4) (A)3, Z = 4, Dc= 1.631 g/cm3,μ =2.304 mm-1, F(000) = 1480, R = 0.0593 and wR = 0.1611; and those for 2: C14H32CoLaN6O8S4,Mr=738.54, monoclinic, space group P21/n, a = 14.945(3), b = 13.731(3), c = 15.300(3) (A), β=107.806(1)°, V= 2989.3(11) (A)3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.641 g/cm3,μ = 2.288 mm-1, F(000) = 1480, R =0.0383 and wR = 0.1132. In both complexes the lanthanide ion is eight-coordinated in a square antiprism arrangement, and the Fe(Ⅲ) or Co(Ⅲ) ion in a nearly regular octahedral environment.The [LnM(CN)6(DMSO)4(H2O)3]·H2O (Ln = Ce and M = Fe for 1; Ln = La and M = Co for 2)species are held together via hydrogen bonds by coordinated water molecules, lattice water molecules and nitrogen atoms of cyanide groups to form a three-dimensional framework.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Binuclear Complex: [Cu2(phen)2(ip)(Hip)2]·4H2O

A binuclear complex [Cu2(phen)2(ip)(Hip)2]·4H2O has been synthesized by the reaction of Cu(CH3COO)2·H2O, phen(1,10-phenanthroline) and isophthalic acid (H2ip) under hydrothermal condition. Elemental analysis, IR spectra and X-ray single-crystal diffraction were carried out to determine the composition and crystal structure. Crystal data for this complex: monoclinic, space group C2/c, a = 19.214(3), b = 10.6973(14), c = 22.567(3) (A), β = 105.081(2)°,C24H19N2O8Cu, Mr= 526.95, Z = 8, F(000) = 2160, V= 4478.6(10)(A)3, Dc = 1.563 g/cm3, μ = 1.030mm-1, -24≤h≤16, -13 ≤k≤ 13, -28≤l≤28, R = 0.0369 and wR = 0.0819 for 4615 (Rint = 1.0357)independent reflections and 3290 observed ones (I＞ 2σ(Ⅰ)). Structural analysis shows that coordination geometry of Cu(Ⅱ) is a planar square, and the title complex exhibits a 2-D framework supramolecular structure by hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking interactions.     

[Co(NioxH)2(PPh3)2]SiF5and [Co(NioxH)2(Thio)2]2SiF6· 3H2O Complexes: Synthesis and Structure

Compounds that form in the CoSiF₆· 6H₂O–NioxH₂–A–water–alcohol system, where A is thiourea (Thio) or triphenylphosphine (PPh₃) and NioxH₂is 1,2-cyclohexanedione dioxime, were synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis. Crystal structures of the [Co(NioxH)₂(PPh₃)₂]SiF₅and [Co(NioxH)₂(Thio)₂]₂SiF₆· 3H₂O complexes were established. In octahedral Co(III) complexes, two radicals of 1,2-cyclohexanedione dioxime are bound by a hydrogen bond and are located in the equatorial plane. The intramolecular (– and H bonds) and intermolecular (C–H···F and H bonds) interactions in the crystal are discussed.