Hydrothermal Synthesis and Structural Characterization of a Novel 3-D Open Framework Zinc Phosphate Microporous Compound(C_5N_2H_(14))·[Zn_3(OH_2)(PO_4)_2(HPO_4)]

One novel organically templated zincophophate(C5N2H14)·[Zn3(OH2)(PO4)2(HPO4)] has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction together with elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and powder X-ray diffraction. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P21/n, with a = 9.7904(11), b = 14.0287(14), c = 11.8651(13) , β = 104.690(3), V = 1576.4(3) 3, Z = 4, T = 296(2) K, Mr = 601.31 and Dc = 2.533 g/cm3. The compound consists of a macroanionic [Zn3(OH2)(PO4)2(HPO4)]2- framework and(C5N2H14)2+ cations, and its structure is built up from ZnO3(OH2), ZnO4, HPO4 and PO4 tetrahedral units that result in 4, 8 and 10-ring channels.     

New Zincophosphite with Infinite One-dimensional [Zn(HPO_3)(H_2PO_3)]~– Chains: Synthesis, Characterizations and Spectral Properties

With dimethylamine as a template, a new one-dimensional zincophosphite (C2H8N)·[Zn(HPO3)(H2PO3)] was prepared under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, FTIR spectrametry, elemental analysis, powder X-ray diffraction, and thermogravimetric analysis. The compound crystallized in the Monoclinic space group P2(1)/c, with cell parameters, a=0.78410(9) nm, b=1.54744(2) nm, c=0.81418(1) nm, β=105.8150(1)°, V=0.95049(2) nm3 and Z=4. The connectivity of the ZnO4 tetrahedron...     

Layered Lanthanum Complex with 3-Nitrophthalic Acid Assembled via Hydrogen Bonds-Synthesis, Structure and Characterization of [LaL(HL)(H2O)3]2·2H2O (H2L = 3-NO2C6H3(CO2H)2)

A new dinuclear centrosymmetric complex [LaL(HL)(H2O)3]2(2H2O (H2L = 3-nitrophthalic acid, NPA) was synthesized in water/ethanol solution and characterized by X-ray diffraction, IR spectrum and TGA-DTA. The complex crystallizes in triclinic system, space group P-1 with a = 8.1549(16), b = 8.8856(18), c = 15.277(3)(A),α= 100.93(3),α= 90.81(3), γ= 104.56(3)°, V = 1049.8(4)(A)3, Z = 1,μ= 2.125 mm-1, Dc＝1.994 g/cm3, R = 0.0259 and wR = 0.0679. Two 3-nitrophthalates(2-) coordinate with the La3 ions in a bridging mode, and two monohydrogen- 3-nitrophthates(1-) and three waters in terminal ways, respectively. Each La3 ion is nine-coordinated to exhibit a distorted tricapped trigonal prism coordination polyhedron. Both the coordinated and crystal waters are involved in the inter- and intramolecular hydrogen bonds. The dinuclear units are linked into a 2D network structure in the ab plane via intermolecular hydrogen bonds along the axes a and b. Two crystal waters fill each rhombic pore of the network. The networks are further packed along the c axis forming a layered supramolecular structure through the C-H…O weak forces between the adjacent sheets. TGA analysis shows the complex undergoes the loss of waters of crystallization and coordination and the decomposition of ligands sequentially.     

Layered Lanthanum Complex with 3-Nitrophthalic Acid Assembled via Hydrogen Bonds-Synthesis, Structure and Characterization of [LaL(HL)(H_2O)_3]_2·2H_2O (H_2L=3-NO_2C_6H_3(CO_2H)_2)

A new dinuclear centrosymmetric complex [LaL(HL)(H2O)3]2·2H2O (H2L = 3-nitro- phthalic acid, NPA) was synthesized in water/ethanol solution and characterized by X-ray diffraction, IR spectrum and TGA-DTA. The complex crystallizes in triclinic system, space group P1 with a = 8.1549(16), b = 8.8856(18), c = 15.277(3) , α = 100.93(3), β = 90.81(3), γ = 104.56(3)°, V = 1049.8(4) 3, Z = 1, μ = 2.125 mm-1, Dc = 1.994 g/cm3, R = 0.0259 and wR = 0.0679. Two 3-nitrophthalates(2-) coordinate with the La3+ ions in a bridging mode, and two monohydrogen- 3-nitrophthates(1-) and three waters in terminal ways, respectively. Each La3+ ion is nine- coordinated to exhibit a distorted tricapped trigonal prism coordination polyhedron. Both the coordinated and crystal waters are involved in the inter- and intramolecular hydrogen bonds. The dinuclear units are linked into a 2D network structure in the ab plane via intermolecular hydrogen bonds along the axes a and b. Two crystal waters fill each rhombic pore of the network. The networks are further packed along the c axis forming a layered supramolecular structure through the C–H…O weak forces between the adjacent sheets. TGA analysis shows the complex undergoes the loss of waters of crystallization and coordination and the decomposition of ligands sequentially.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New Complex [Bis(dien)zinc(II)] Zinc(II) Tetrachloride (dien = Diethylenetriamine)

The title complex [bis(dien)zinc(II)] zinc(II) tetrachloride was synthesized and characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction, elemental analysis, electric conductivity, IR and electronic spectra. The compound crystallizes in the tetragonal system, space group I4 with a = 10.250(3), b = 10.250(3), c = 9.054(2) -, V = 951.2(5) 3, Mr = 486.95, Z = 2, F(000) = 504, Dc = 1.700 g/cm3, μ = 3.083 mm-1, λ = 0.71073 , the final R = 0.0226 and wR = 0.0642. The symmetric crystal structure consists of a zinc complex cation [Zn(dien)2]2+ and a zinc tetrachloride anion [ZnCl4]2-, forming a three-dimensional framework through intramolecular and intermolecular hydrogen bonds.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Characterization of a New Keggin Polyoxometalate {[Ag~I(4,4’-bipy)]_3[PW_(12)O_(40)]}·(4,4’-bipy)

A novel polyoxometalate {[AgI(4,4'-bipy)]3[PW12O40]}·(4,4'-bipy)·4H2O 1 has been synthesized hydrothermally and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal of 1 belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1 with a = 11.3710(17), b = 12.0701(16), c = 13.1061(12) , α = 112.838(3), β = 94.545(6), γ = 99.526(4)°, V = 1614.4(4) 3, Mr = 3825.40, Z = 1, Dc = 3.935, μ = 22.289mm-1, F(000) = 1692, the final R = 0.0507 and wR = 0.1054. X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that the molecular structure of 1 consists of three coordinated cations [AgI(4,4'-bipy)]+, a polyanion unit [PW12O40]3-, and a discrete 4,4′-bipy molecule. Significantly, there exist two crystallographically independent silver(I) centers in 1 and all [AgI(4,4'-bipy)]+ cations are linked with each other to form a one-dimensional Ag-4,4'-bipy polymer chain. The neighboring polymer chains are further interconnected to form a 3D framework by the covalent effect of silver atoms and terminal oxygen atoms of the polyanion. The electrochemical behaviors of 1 have also been studied in detail by cyclic voltammograms.     

STUDY ON SYNTHESIS, STRUCTURE AND COMPLEXATION CHARACTERISTIC OF UO_2Cl_4(DCH 18C6·H_3O)_2*

The title compound was synthesized by extracting nranylchloride in HC1 system using dicyclohexyl-18-crown-6 as extraction agent. The absorption peaks 1090 cm~(-1) and 912 cm~(-1) in IR spectrum result from frequence red-shift of anti-symmetric stretch vibration of C—O—C of crown ring and [OUO] group, respectively.X-ray diffraction analysis results in its crystallographic parameters: triclinic system, space group P; a=10.183(3), b=10.606(3), c=12.850(6), α=72.09(3), β=85.97(4), γ=86.14(2)°, V=1315.7, z=1. The structure was solved by heavy atom method. Structure refinements converged to final R=0.062, R_w=0.061. U atom is situated on the symmetry center and coordinated by four chlorine atoms and two oxygen atoms to form a square bipyramid coordination polyhedron. The H_3O~+ group is embedded in the crown ring and connected with three crown oxygen atoms via hydrogen bonds.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Photoluminescent Property of a Novel Silver(Ⅰ) Compound {[Ag(bpp)]2(Hphth)(NO3)·(H2O)2}n

Self-assembly of Ag(Ⅰ) nitrate, 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane (bpp) and phthalic acid monopotassium salt (KHphth) in CH3OH-H2O solution produced the title complex,{[Ag(bpp)]2(Hphth)(NO3)·(H2O)2}n, which was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,elemental analysis, IR spectrum, and photoluminescent spectrum. Single-crystal X-ray analysis revealed that the complex crystallizes in a monoclinic system, space group P21/c, with α =15.4174(5), b = 8.6398(2), c = 25.2466(8) (A), β = 91.072(1)°, V = 3362.34(17) (A)3, Z = 4,C34H37N5O9Ag2, Mr = 875.43, Dc = 1.729 g/cm3, μ = 1.228 mm-1, F(000) = 1768, the final R =0.0749 and wR = 0.1580 for 5754 reflections with I ＞ 2σ(I). The Ag atom is coordinated by two N atoms from two bpp molecules in an approximately linear geometry. The Ag(Ⅰ) ions are linked by the bpp molecules to form one-dimensional zigzag chains propagating along the c axis. The Hphth-and nitrate counter-ions are bridged by solvent water molecules through hydrogen bonds to generate a one-dimensional chain extending along the b axis. Electrostatic interactions between cations and anions, extensive hydrogen bonds and π-π interactions are responsible for the three-dimensional supramolecular structure. In the solid state, the compound exhibits blue photoluminescence with the maximum at 436 nm upon excitation at 344 nm.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,Fluorescent Property and DFT Calculations of a New Zn(Ⅱ) Complex Based on 3-(2-Pyridyl)-5-(4-pyridyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole

A new coordination compound Zn(2,4?-bpt)2(H_2O)(1) based on the versatile ligand 2,4?-Hbpt(2,4?-Hbpt = 3-(2-pyridyl)-5-(4-pyridyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole) was prepared by hydrothermal reactions. The structure of complex 1 has been characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction, elemental analysis, X-ray powder diffraction, IR spectrum analysis and thermogravimetric analysis. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis indicates that the complex belongs to monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 23.877(3), b = 0.7483(9), c = 1.2492(2) ?, b = 92.681(2)°, V = 2230.6(4) ?3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.572 g/cm~3, m = 1.143 mm~(-1), Mr = 527.85 and F(000) = 1080. The final R = 0.0581 and w R = 0.0898 with I 2s(I). 1 is a 0D motif which is connected by hydrogen bonds to form a corrugated 1D pattern. In addition, 1 shows strong photoluminescent emissions in the solid state at room temperature which can be used as potential optical materials. Theoretical calculations based on density functional theory(DFT) were employed in order to explicate the stability and chemical reactivity of 2,4?-Hbpt with different conformations. The results indicated that conformation I is more stable and prior to coordination in the reactions.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Photoluminescent Property of a Novel Silver(Ⅰ) Compound {[Ag(bpp)]2(Hphth)(NO3)·(H2O)2}n

Self-assembly of Ag(Ⅰ) nitrate, 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane (bpp) and phthalic acid monopotassium salt (KHphth) in CH3OH-H2O solution produced the title complex,{[Ag(bpp)]2(Hphth)(NO3)·(H2O)2}n, which was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,elemental analysis, IR spectrum, and photoluminescent spectrum. Single-crystal X-ray analysis revealed that the complex crystallizes in a monoclinic system, space group P21/c, with α =15.4174(5), b = 8.6398(2), c = 25.2466(8) (A), β = 91.072(1)°, V = 3362.34(17) (A)3, Z = 4,C34H37N5O9Ag2, Mr = 875.43, Dc = 1.729 g/cm3, μ = 1.228 mm-1, F(000) = 1768, the final R =0.0749 and wR = 0.1580 for 5754 reflections with I ＞ 2σ(I). The Ag atom is coordinated by two N atoms from two bpp molecules in an approximately linear geometry. The Ag(Ⅰ) ions are linked by the bpp molecules to form one-dimensional zigzag chains propagating along the c axis. The Hphth-and nitrate counter-ions are bridged by solvent water molecules through hydrogen bonds to generate a one-dimensional chain extending along the b axis. Electrostatic interactions between cations and anions, extensive hydrogen bonds and π-π interactions are responsible for the three-dimensional supramolecular structure. In the solid state, the compound exhibits blue photoluminescence with the maximum at 436 nm upon excitation at 344 nm.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New Complex Zn(Ⅱ)L_2·2CH_3OH(H_2L = 4-Chloro-2-(2,3-dihydro-1H-benzoimidazol-2-yl)-phenol)

A new complex Zn(Ⅱ)L2·2CH3OH(H2L = 4-chloro-2-(2,3-dihydro-1H-ben-zoimi-dazol-2-yl)-phenol) has been prepared and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis and elemental analysis.The crystal is of triclinic system,space group P1 with a = 9.2905(10),b = 10.3555(13),c = 14.9590(14) ,α = 101.0340(10),β = 101.261(2),γ = 99.1660(10)o,V = 1356.1(3) 3,Z = 2,C28H24Cl2N4O4Zn,Mr = 616.78,Dc = 1.510 g/cm3,μ = 1.145 mm·1,F(000) = 632,the final R = 0.0379 and wR = 0.0830 for 3606 observed reflections with I 2σ(I).The Zn(Ⅱ) atom presents a distorted square pyramidal coordination involving two H2L ligands.The hydrogen bonds and π···π stacking interactions extend the complex into a two-dimensional framework.     

A Two-dimensional Metallic Oxide Constructed from Molybdenum Clusters and Zn（Ⅱ）-[3-（2-pyridyl）pyrazole] Cationic Coordination Components

A new polyoxomolybdate compound [Zn(HL)2(Mo8O26)(4,4'-Bipy)]·(4,4'-Bipy) (HL = 3-(2-pyridyl)pyrazole, 4,4'-Bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine) 1 has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analyses, TG and IR spectroscopy. The compound crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c with a = 18.060(4), b = 13.870(3), c = 19.360(4) , β = 93.50(3)°, V = 4840.5(17) 3, C36H30Mo8N10O26Zn, Mr = 1851.59, Dc = 2.541 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 2.589 mm·1, F(000) = 3560, Z = 4, the final R = 0.0328 and wR = 0.0870 for 4005 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). X-ray diffraction analyses reveal that compound 1 is constructed from Mo8O264-units linked by Zn(HL)22+ and 4,4'-Bipy. Mo8O264-is connected by Zn(HL)22+ via terminal oxygen atoms along the [010] axis forming chains, which are further linked by 4,4'-Bipy along the [001] axis forming a two-dimensional network structure.     

Structure and Photophysical Properties of a Chiral 4-Fold Interpenetrated Zn(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer Tuned by 4,4'-(Hexafluoroisopropylidene)bis(benzoic acid) and 1,3-Di(pyridineyl)benzene

A new three-dimensional(3D) chiral metal-organic coordination polymer, [Zn(dpb)(hfipbb)]n, was obtained under hydrothermal conditions by 1,3-di(pyridineyl)benzene(dpb) and 4,4?-(Hexafluoroisopropylidene)bis(benzoic acid)(H_2hfipbb). The as-prepared sample was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, PXRD, elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy and TGA analysis. The title coordination polymer crystallizes in orthorhombic, space group P21212, with a=21.923(4), b=23.594(4), c=7.3042(13) ?, V=3778.1(12) ?~3, Dc=1.209 g/cm~3, Mr=687.90, F(000)=1328, μ=0.713 mm~(-1) and Z=4. The compound contains two types of helical chains [Zn(hfipbb)]n and [Zn(dpb)]n which are linked with each other to generate a 3D framework by sharing the same Zn(Ⅱ) cations. It displays a 4-fold interpenetrated 3D framework. In addition, the luminescence, fluorescence lifetime and the second harmonic generation(SHG) efficiency properties in the solid state have been studied.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of heteronuclear La(Ⅲ)-Cu(Ⅱ) complex {[LaCu_2(NTA)_2(4,4'-bpy)(H_2O)_3]NO_3·5H_2O}_n

A novel La(Ⅲ)-Cu(Ⅱ)heterometallic coordination polymer {[LaCu2(NTA)2(4,4'-bpy)(H2O)3]NO3 5H2O}n,where H3NTA denotes nitrilotriacetic acid and 4,4'-bpy denotes 4,4'-bipyridine,was synthesized and characterized by IR spectrum,elemental analysis and X-ray diffraction.The complex crystallizes in the triclnic space group PT with cell parameters a=1.33710(10)nm,b=1.44530(10)nm,c=1.0949(2)nm,α=71.905(7),β=74.327(7),γ=64.427(9),V=1.7912(4)nm3 and Z=2.It consists of heterometallic units,in which each La(Ⅲ)ion is coordinated in a distorted mono-capped square antiprism by three oxygen atoms from water molecules and six carboxyl oxygen atoms from five NTA3-ions,and each Cu(Ⅱ)ion is coordinated by one nitrogen atom from 4,4'-bpy and one nitrogen atom,three oxygen atoms from NTA3-.In the title complex,La(Ⅲ)ions and Cu(Ⅱ)ions are connected by the heterometallic bridging of NTA3-,constructing a two-dimensional network structure along the [110].And it is extended into an infinite three-dimensional network struc     

Synthesis,Structure and Luminescent Property of a New Zn(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer Based on 1,3,5-Benzenetricarboxylate and 4,4'-Bipyridine Ligands

A new Zn(II) coordination polymer [Zn3(BTC)2(4,4'-bpy)(CO)2]n(1, H3 BTC =1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid, 4,4'-bpy = 4,4'-bipyridine) has been prepared through urothermal reaction of zinc nitrate hexahydrate with 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid and 4,4'-bipyridine, and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, TGA and powder XRD, and its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c, with a = 10.262(3), b = 18.838(5), c =15.083(4) A, β = 99.203(4)o, V = 2878.3(14) A3, C30H14Zn3N2O14, Mr = 822.54, Z = 4, Dc = 1.898g/cm3, μ = 2.561 mm-1, F(000) = 1640, R = 0.0363 and w R = 0.0932 for 2828 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)). X-ray analysis shows that the asymmetric unit of the title compound contains two crystallographically unique Zn(II) atoms which are connected by BTC3- ligands and 4,4'-bpy coligands to form a 3D framework with 1D channels. The solid luminescence of ligand and the title complex was also studied at room temperature.     

Hybrid Tungstocuprate [Cu(2,2′-bpy)_3]_2H_4[CuW_(12)O_(40)]·6H_2O Based on Keggin Polyoxoanion [CuW_(12)O_(40)]~(6-) with Cu~Ⅱas Heteroatom

A novel hybrid tungstocuprate(Ⅱ) [Cu(2,2′-bpy)3]2H4[CuW12O40]·6H2O(2,2′-bpy=2,2′-bipyridine) was synthesized via hydrothermal method and characterized using elemental analyses, IR, UV, XPS, TG-DSC, EPR, and X-ray single crystal diffraction. The structural analysis shows that the complex consists of an unusual Keggin-type polyoxoanion [CuW12O40]6- and a pair of chiral complex cations [Cu(2,2′-bpy)3] together with four protons and six crystallization water molecules, and the Keggin polyoxoanion is connected with [Cu(2,2′-bpy)3] via multiple C—H…O hydrogen bonds resulting in a dimer.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Fluorescence Spectrum Studies of a Supramolecular Compound {[2-(2-Pyridyl)benzimidazoleH_2]~(2 )·[SbCl_5]~(2-)}_2

A new supramolecular compound,{[2-(2-pyridyl)benzimidazoleH2]2 ·[SbCl5]2-}2,was synthesized by the hydrothermal reaction of o-diaminobenzene,2-pyridinecarboxylic acid and SbCl3 in 1:1 HCl solution,and characterized by chemical analysis,elemental analysis,IR spectra,thermogravimetric analysis and fluorescence spectra. The crystal structure was deter-mined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system,space group P21/c,with a=16.0397(13),b=14.3189(12),c=15.6370(13),β=105.8980(10)°,V=3454.0(5)3,Z=4,C24H22Cl10N6Sb2,Mr=992.48,Dc=1.909 g/cm3,μ=2.366 mm-1,S=1.010,F(000)=1920,R=0.0254 and wR=0.0555. The coordination anion,[SbCl5]2-which is a distorted tetragonal pyramid,is composed by coordinating action with Sb3 ion and five adjacent chloride ions. Every four coordination anions of [SbCl5]2-form a biquaternion ring structure through the secondary bonding of Sb···Cl. Moreover,the compound adopts a three-dimensional network supramolecular structure because of the hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking between the rings and the 2-(2-pyridyl)benzimidazole divalent cations. The title compound also shows good fluorescent behaviors.     

Three New Zn(Ⅱ)/Cd(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymers Constructed with 2-Mercaptonicotinic Acid and 1,2-Di(4-pyridyl)ethylene: Syntheses and Structure Analysis

Three new Zn(Ⅱ)/Cd(Ⅱ) coordination polymers based on 2-mercaptonicotinic acid (H2mna) with 1,2-di(4-pyridyl)ethylene (dpe) introduced as a bridging ligand have been synthesized via hydrothermal method and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction as well as elemental analysis and IR. As reported in this paper, [Zn2(dpe)0.5(mna)2] (1) can be classified as a two-dimensional layer structure in which the 1D chain composed of Zn(Ⅱ) and mna ligands is bridged by dpe ligands, while the complex named [Zn4(dpe)4(mna)4] (2) is a tetra-nuclear cluster compound. These two compounds are further extended to three-dimensional structures by hydrogen bonds along with C-H…π and π…π interactions. Compound 3 with general formular [Cd2(dpe)0.5(mna)2]·H2O belongs to a three-dimensional porous structure in which the 2D metal layers formed by the coordination of Cd(Ⅱ) and mna ligands are connected with the bridging of dpe ligands.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [{Cd(hmbdc)(H2O)3}·2H2O]n

A novel coordination polymer [{Cd(hmbdc)(H2O)3}·2H2O]n (hmbdc=5-hydroxy- isophthalic acid) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P21/c, with a=9.599(3), b=18.699(5), c=7.557(2) (A), β= 108.198(4)°, V=1288.6(6) (A)3, Z=4, Mr=382.60, Dc=1.972 g/cm3, F(000)=760, μ=1.740, the final R=0.0555 and wR=0.0995 for 1732 observed reflections with Ⅰ ＞ 2σ(Ⅰ). The structural analysis shows that the intermolecular hydrogen bonds and π-π interactions result in a three-dimensional supramolecular framework.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Photoluminescent Property of a Novel Silver(I) Compound {[Ag(bpp)]_2(Hphth)(NO_3)·(H_2O)_2}_n

Self-assembly of Ag(I) nitrate, 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane (bpp) and phthalic acid monopotassium salt (KHphth) in CH3OH-H2O solution produced the title complex, {[Ag(bpp)]2(Hphth)(NO3)·(H2O)2}n, which was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR spectrum, and photoluminescent spectrum. Single-crystal X-ray analysis revealed that the complex crystallizes in a monoclinic system, space group P21/c, with a = 15.4174(5), b = 8.6398(2), c = 25.2466(8) , β = 91.072(1)o, V = 3362.34(17) 3, Z = 4, C34H37N5O9Ag2, Mr = 875.43, Dc = 1.729 g/cm3, μ = 1.228 mm-1, F(000) = 1768, the final R = 0.0749 and wR = 0.1580 for 5754 reflections with I > 2σ(I). The Ag atom is coordinated by two N atoms from two bpp molecules in an approximately linear geometry. The Ag(I) ions are linked by the bpp molecules to form one-dimensional zigzag chains propagating along the c axis. The Hphth- and nitrate counter-ions are bridged by solvent water molecules through hydrogen bonds to generate a one-dimensional chain extending along the b axis. Electrostatic interactions between cations and anions, extensive hydrogen bonds and π-π interactions are responsible for the three-dimensional supramolecular structure. In the solid state, the compound exhibits blue photoluminescence with the maximum at 436 nm upon excitation at 344 nm.