Syntheses,Structures,and Properties of Two New Coordination Polymers Based on Tetracarboxylate and 2,2′-Bipyridine Mixed Ligands

Two new coordination polymers {[Zn2L1(2,2'-bpy)2(H2O)2]·4H2O}n(1) and [Zn2L2(2,2'-bpy)2(H2O)2]n(2)(H4L1 = terphenyl-2,2',4,4'-tetracarboxylic acid, H4L2 = quarterphenyl-2,2',4,4'-tetracarboxylic acid, and 2,2'-bpy = 2,2'-bipyridine) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and X-ray single-crystal diffraction studies. Complex 1 displays 2D wavelike networks, which are further joined together through O–H···O hydrogen bonds to give a 3D supramolecular network. Complex 2 exhibits 1D ladder-like chains, and they are further joined together by π-π stacking and O–H···O hydrogen bonding interactions to form a 3D supramolecular network. The results indicate that the backbone of carboxylate ligands has significant effects on the formation and structure of the resulting functional coordination polymers. Additionally, thermal stability and photoluminescent properties of 1 and 2 are also investigated in detail.     

A New 1D Cd(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer Constructed by 2,2'-H_2biimidazole:[Cd(H_2biim)_2(SO_4)]_n·3nH_2O

A new 1D Cd(II) coordination polymer, [Cd(H2biim)2(SO4)]n·3n H2O(1, H2 biim = 2,2'-H2biimidazole), has been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 6.8405(14), b = 17.792(4), c = 14.987(3) A, β = 92.68(3), V = 1822.1(6) A3, Z = 4, C12H18 Cd N8O7S, Mr = 530.80, Dc = 1.935 g/cm3, F(000) = 1064, μ(Mo Ka) = 1.371 mm-1, R = 0.0280 and w R = 0.0617. In 1, adjacent Cd(II) atoms are bridged by sulfate anions in bidentate modes to yield a 1D chain. H2 biim ligands are located on both sides of the chain in chelating bidentate modes. Further, the H2 biim ligands from neighboring chains are paired through π-π interactions to generate a supramolecular layer, which is stabilized by the complicated N–H···O and O–H···O hydrogen bonds. In addition, thermal behavior and luminescent property of 1 have been investigated.     

Two Praseodymium Coordination Complexes with 1,3-Phenylenediacetate:Structural Diversity Tuned by Auxiliary Ligands

Two new coordination complexes, [Pr(1,3-pda)0.5(nbca)2(H2O)2](1) and [Pr2(1,3-pda)3(2,2ˊ-bpy)2(H2O)2](2)(H2pda = 1,3-phenylenediacetic acid, Hnbca = 5-nitro [1,1ˊ-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid, 2,2ˊ-bpy = 2,2ˊ-bipyridine), have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. In 1, the nbca ligands bridge the Pr3+ ions to form a 1D chain. Moreover, these 1D chains are united together through the 1,3-pda ligands to afford a 2D layer. In contrast, due to a different auxiliary ligand, complex 2 is a 2D layer linked through only bridging deprotonated 1,3-pda. Thermal stabilities and solid fluorescence properties of 1 and 2 were also studied.     

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.     

Two Cd(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymers Based on a Flexible Tricarboxylate Ligand: Syntheses,Structures, and Photoluminescence and Catalytic Properties

Studies on the synthesis and design of coordination polymers(CPs) with flexible ligands are of great interest owing to their dynamic structures and promising applications. The title coordination polymers, {[Cd·(HTTTA)·(phen)]·2H_2 O}n(1) and [Cd·(HTTTA)·(phen)]n(2)(H3 TTTA = 2,2',2'-[1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltris(thio)] tris-acetic acid, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, powder XRD and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 consists of one CdII ion, one HTTTA2-ligand and one phen co-ligand. The Cd(Ⅱ) metal clusters were bridged by the tridentate HTTTA2-ligands into infinite 1D chains, which are further connected into the 3D architecture by abundant hydrogen bonds. In 2, three carboxyl groups of HTTTA2-ligand show different coordination directions because of the C–S–C flexible bond angle, which leads to different 1D chains of 2. The strong π-π stacking interaction and four C–H···O hydrogen bonds connect the 1D chains into a 3D framework. The solid-state photoluminescence and catalytic properties were studied as well.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Properties of a New Cd(Ⅱ) Complex Based on Mixed 5-Hydroxy-isophthalic Acid and 1-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)-3-(4H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene Ligands

A new coordination polymer [Cd2(5-IPA)(HL)2(H2O)2]·4H2O(1) was prepared under hydrothermal conditions based on 5-hydroxy-isophthalic acid(5-H2IPA) with multi-N-donor ligand 1-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)-3-(4H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene(H2L). The complex was characterized by IR spectroscopy, TGA, X-ray powder and single-crystal diffraction. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 23.6291(18), b = 9.9847(8), c = 17.7244(14) ?, β = 124.6180(10)?, V = 3441.4(5) ?3, Z = 4, C28H30N12O11Cd2, Mr = 935.44, Dc = 1.805 g/cm3, μ = 1.313 mm-1, S = 1.055, F(000) = 1864, the final R = 0.049 and w R = 0.1315 for 2985 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)). The central metal Cd(II) atoms with octahedral coordination geometry are six-coordinated by three oxygen and three nitrogen atoms. The HL- ligands from the deprotonated H2 L connect Cd(II) atoms to form two-dimensional(2D) double-layer fes networks which are further pillared by 5-IPA2- ligands into a rare binodal(3, 4)-connected three-dimensional(3D) architecture with a(4·6·8)(4·62·83) fsc-3,4-C2/c topology. Solid state luminescent property and sorption property of 1 have been investigated.     

Syntheses,Structures and Photoluminescent Properties of Cd(Ⅱ) Polymeric Complexes Based on 5-Aminoisophthalic Acid and Bipyridine Co-ligands

Two novel complexes, namely {[Cd(AIP)(4,4?-bpy)]·1.3DMF}n(1) and [Cd(AIP)(2,2?- bpy)]n(2), have been synthesized through solvothermal reaction(H2AIP = 5-aminoisophthalic acid, 2,2?-bpy = 2,2?-bipyridine, 4,4?-bpy = 4,4?-bipyridine, and DMF = N,N?-dimethylformamide) and structurally determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 shows a three-dimensional(3D) layer-pillar framework with rectangular channels, while complex 2 displays a two-dimensional(2D) wave net architecture. Furthermore, 1 and 2 were characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectra(IR), thermal gravimetric analyses(TGA) and fluorescence measurements. The luminescent properties of 1 dispersed in various organic solvents have been investigated systematically, demonstrating high selectivity for acetone via the fluorescence quenching effect.     

Crystal Structure and Luminescent Properties of a 3D Cd(Ⅱ) Compound Constructed from Succinate and 3,6-Di(4-pyridyl)pyridazine

A three-dimensional(3D) coordination polymer,[Cd(SC)(DPPD)]_n(1,H_2SC = succinic acid and DPPD = 3,6-di(4-pyridyl)pyridazine),has been synthesized by the solvothermal reaction of Cd(NO_3)_2·4H_2O with H_2 SC and DPPD at 120 oC in DMF solvent. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group P2_1/c,with a = 10.7993(4),b = 11.7705(3),c = 13.5336(6) ?,V = 1678.89(11) ?~3,Z = 4,C18H14N4O_4 Cd,M_r = 462.73,D_c = 1.831 g/cm~3,μ = 1.335 mm~(-1),F(000) = 920.0,the final R = 0.0500 and wR = 0.1567 for 3714 observed reflections with I 2s(I). In compound 1,the Cd(Ⅱ) ions are linked by the SC~(2–) ligands to give a two-dimensional(2D) undulating sheet based on the centrosymmetric dinuclear Cd_2(COO)_2 units. The 2D sheets are further connected by the DPPD ligands to produce a 3D structure,which is a 6-connected(4~4·6·~(10)·8) topological network based on the dinuclear Cd_2(COO)_2 node. Compound 1 exhibits a photoluminescent emission with a maximum at 540 nm upon excitation at 460 nm.     

Synthesis,Structure and Characterization of [Cu(2,2′-bpy)_2][{Cu(2,2′-bpy)_2}_2W_(12)O_(40)(H_2)]·4H_2O

An organic-inorganic compound [Cu(2,2′-bpy)2][{Cu(2,2′-bpy)2}2W12O40(H2)]·4H2O (Mr = 4048.00) was prepared from the hydrothermal reaction of Na2WO4·2H2O, CuCl2·2H2O, 2,2′-bipyridine (2,2′-bpy) and H2O at 160 ℃ for 4 days. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 18.9196(8), b = 20.4212(8), c = 21.8129(9) , β = 96.992(3)°, V = 8365.0(6) 3, Dc = 3.214 g/cm3, Z = 4, μ(MoKα) = 17.269 mm-1 and F(000) = 7324. Of the 119837 total reflections, 17315 were unique (Rint = 0.0489). The final R = 0.0385 and wR = 0.0770 for 11142 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). Single-crystal X-ray diffraction reveals that the structure is composed of [{Cu(2,2′-bpy)2}2W12O40(H2)]2- anions, discrete [Cu(2,2′-bpy)2]2+ cations and lattice water molecules, and the anion is made up of a {W12O40(H2)}6- α-Keggin core decorated with two {Cu(2,2′-bpy)2}2+ groups through bridging oxygen atoms.     

Three Inorganic-organic Composite Polyoxotungstates： Syntheses,Characterization and Structures of [Cu（2,2＇-bpy）2]5[α-PW11.5Cu0.5O40]·2H2O, [Co（2,2＇-bpy）2（N3）2]4H3[α-PW12O40]·3H2O and [Cu（2,2＇-bpy）2（4,4＇-bpy）]2[α-GeW12O40]-4H2O

Three new inorganic-organic composite polyoxotungstates [Cu（2,2＇-bpy）2]5[α-PW11.5Cu0.5O40]·2H2O 1, [Co（2,2＇-bpy）2（N3）2]4H3[α-PW12O40]·3H2O 2 and [Cu（2,2＇-bpy）2（4,4＇-bpy）]2[α-GeW12O40]-4H2O 3 （2,2＇-bpy = 2,2＇-bipyridine, 4,4＇-bpy = 4,4＇-bipyridine） have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pna21 with a = 27.847（3）, b = 21.597（2）, c = 20.1179（19）A, V= 12099（2）A^3, Z= 4, GOF= 1.038, R = 0.0427 and wR = 0.1035; 2 belongs to the triclinic space group P1^- with a = 12.31150（10）, b = 16.1954（4）, c = 19.36290（10）A, α = 99.366（11）, β =105.168（8）, γ = 111.836（8）°, V = 3309.98（9）A3, Z = l, GOF = 1.024, R = 0.0739 and wR = 0.2216; and 3 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P21/n with a = 12.858（4）, b = 20.943（6）, c = 15.598（5）A, β = 102.338（5）°, V= 4103（2）A3, Z = 2, GOF = 1.026, R = 0.0557 and wR = 0.1316. The common structural features of 1-3 are that their molecular structures all consist of a saturated a-Keggin polyoxoanion and several discrete metal-organic moieties. Intriguingly, 2 and 3 are composed of metal-organic coordination moieties with two mixed ligands.     

A New Luminescent Cd(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer Constructed with 2-(Carboxymethoxy) benzoic Acid

In this work, we synthesized a new Cd(Ⅱ) coordination polymer, [Cd(L)(cmb)H_2O]· H_2O(1), by using mixed 2-(carboxymethoxy)benzoic acid(H2 cmb) and typical chelating N-donor ligands 2-(2-fluoro-6-fluorophenyl)-1 H-imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline ligand(L). 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 17.6150(8), b = 9.7811(4), c = 18.1603(8) ?, β = 118.9150(10)o, V = 2738.9(2) ?~3, Z = 4, C28 H20 CdF2 N4 O7, Mr = 674.88, Dc = 1.637 g/cm3, F(000) = 1352, μ(Mo Ka) = 0.865 mm–1, R = 0.0643 and w R = 0.1976. In 1, the cmb2– anions link neighboring Cd(Ⅱ) atoms in a bis-chelating mode, yielding a one-dimensional chain structure along the b axis. The L ligands are attached on one side of the chain through chelating the Cd(Ⅱ) atoms, and are stacked with those of an adjacent chain through π-π interactions to generate a one-dimensional double-chain structure. Furthermore, the one-dimensional double-chains are stacked by C–H???π interactions between the carbon atom of L ligand and the benzene ring of cmb2–ligand to give a layer structure. Moreover, the solid state luminescent property of 1 was also investigated at room temperature.     

A Luminescent Tb(Ⅲ)-4,4’,4’’-nitrilotribenzoate Compound with a Three-dimensional Structure

A coordination polymer of [Tb(ntb)]n(1) based on 4,4’,4’’-nitrilotribenzoate ligand(ntb3–) was synthesized. Compound 1 crystallizes in monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 13.7318(4), b = 27.5628(9), c = 5.4046(2) ?, β = 111.142(3)°, V = 1907.88(12) ?3, Z = 4, C21H12NO6Tb, Mr = 533.24, Dc = 1.856 g/cm3, μ = 3.745 mm–1, F(000) = 1032, the final R = 0.0184 and wR = 0.0456 for 1883 observed reflections with Ⅰ > 2s(Ⅰ). In compound 1, the eight-coordinated Tb(III) atoms are bridged by carboxylate groups of ntb3– ligands to generate a one-dimensional Tb-carboxylate chain, which is further linked by the ntb3– ligands to form a three-dimensional structure. Compound 1 exhibits characteristic Tb(Ⅲ) luminescent emissions in the solid state.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two Coordination Polymers Based on a Flexible Ligand N,N＇-Diacetic Acid Imidazolium

Two coordination compounds with a flexible ligand N,N?-diacetic acid imidazolium(HDAM),{[Co(trans-DAM)(bipy)(H2O)2](OH)·4H2O}n 1 and {[Cd(trans-DAM)(bipy)(H2O)](NO3)?2H2O}n 2(bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine),were prepared and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Compound 1 crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P2/n with a = 7.589(6),b = 11.444(2),c = 12.894(3),β = 90.99(3)°,V = 1119.8(4)3,Z = 4,C8.5H14N2O5.5Co0.5,Mr = 261.68,Dc = 1.552 g/cm3,F(000) = 546,μ = 0.832 mm-1,the final R = 0.0657 and wR = 0.1958.Compound 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic C2 space group with a = 17.479(4),b = 11.689(2),c = 11.670(2),β = 117.13(3)°,V = 2121.9(7)3,Z = 4,C17H21N5O10Cd,Mr = 567.79,Dc = 1.777 g/cm3,F(000) = 1144,μ = 1.096 mm-1,the final R = 0.0233 and wR = 0.0638.In 1,the Co(II) ions are linked by μ2-trans-DAM-and bipy ligands to build a 2D(4,4) rectangular grid layer,exhibiting a 4-connected sql net.As for 2,μ3-trans-DAM-and bipy bridge Cd(II) ions form a 2D double-layer,consisting of a couple of(4,4) grid layers,which can be viewed as a(3,4)-connected network.In both compounds,the 2D structures are stabilized by hydrogen bonding interactions to give 3D supramolecular frameworks.Additionally,FT-IR spectroscopy,UV-Visible spectroscopy,and the fluorescent properties are discussed.     

A New Porous Cadmium(Ⅱ) Complex Based on 1,10-Phenanthroline Derivative and Dicarboxylate:Syntheses,Structure, Thermal Behavior and Luminescence

A new porous Cd(Ⅱ) coordination compound, namely, [Cd(bpdc)(L)2]·3H2O(1, L = 11-fluoro-dipyrido[3,2-a:2,3-c]phenazine and bpdc = 1,1-biphenyl-2,2-dicarboxylate) was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions, and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in tetragonal, space group P4122 with a = 9.8486(4), b = 9.8486(4), c = 45.925(4)A, V = 4454.5(5) 3, Z = 4, C50H29 Cd F2N8O7, Mr = 1004.21, Dc = 1.497 g/cm3, F(000) = 2028, μ(Mo Ka) = 0.562 mm-1, R = 0.0566 and w R = 0.1585. Each Cd(Ⅱ) atom is coordinated by one bpdc anion and two L ligands to give a discrete molecule. Neighboring discrete molecules are stacked by π-π interactions among L ligands, resulting in an interesting 1D supramolecular chain. Moreover, the 1D supramolecular chains are packed with each other to give a porous structure, in which an infinite channel is filled with water molecules. In addition, the thermal behavior and luminescent property of 1 have also been studied.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Magnetic Properties of the Cobalt(Ⅱ) and Nickel(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymers Constructed from 5-Halonicotinate and 2,2ˊ-Biimidazole

Two coordination polymers, namely [Co(5-Clnic)2(H2biim)]n 1 and {[Ni(5-Clnic)(Hbiim)]·H2O}n 2(5-Clnic H = 5-halonicotinic acid, H2 biim = 2,2ˊ-biimidazole), were assembled. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies show that compound 1 possesses a 1D chain coordination network, which is further extended into a 3D supramolecular architecture via N–H···O hydrogen bonds and π-π packing interactions. Compound 2 features a 1D chain structure based on the hexanuclear macrocycles. The adjacent 1D chains are held together into a 3D supramolecular framework via N–H···O and O–H···O hydrogen bonding interactions. Thermal stability and magnetic properties of both compounds were studied and discussed.     

Supramolecular assembly of three d~(10) metal coordination polymers based on the naphthalene-1,8-dicarboxylate ligand:Syntheses,structures and luminescent properties

Three d10 tetranuclear complexes,Cd 4(1,8-nap) 4(2,2′-bipy) 4(H2O) 8·6H2O(1,8-nap=naphthalene-1,8-dicarboxylate and 2,2′bipy=2,2′-bipyridine)(1),Cd4(1,8-nap) 4(2,2′-bipy) 4(H2O) 8·6H2O(2) andZn4(1,8-nap) 4(2,2′-bipy) 4(H2O) 4·2H2O(3),have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analyses,IR and X-ray diffraction techniques. Complexes 1 and 2 are isomers showing one-dimensional ribbon-like structures connected by O-H···O hydrogen bonds,and the one-dimensional ribbons are ...     

A New Cadmium(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer Extended through Hydrogen Bonds and π-π Stacking Interactions: Synthesis and Photoluminescence Property

A new coordination polymer, {[Cd(OPY)_2(tdc)(H_2O)]·H2 O}n(OPY = 4,4?-(oxybis(4,1-phenylene))dipyridine, H2 tdc = thiophene-2,5-dicarboxylic acid), has been synthesized hydrothermally based on a V-shaped ligand OPY. The structure was fully characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR spectroscopy, and X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis. In1, two OPY ligands and one water molecule acted as terminal ligands coordinating to Cd~(2+) cation to form [Cd(OPY)_2 H_2O]~(2+) units, which are then linked by tdc2-ligands to generate a one-dimensional chain. Every two adjacent chains linked by extensive O–H···O hydrogen bonds constitute one-dimensional double-chains, and such chains are extended into two-dimensional layers via O–H···N hydrogen bonds. These layers are further connected to form a three-dimensional supramolecular architecture via π-π stacking interactions. In addition, the thermal stability and solid state fluorescence property of 1 were also investigated.     

Synthesis, Structure and Photoluminescence of a New Cd(Ⅱ)Coordination Polymer Based on 4-(Carboxymethoxy)-benzoic Acid and 1,10-Phenanthroline Derivative

A new 1D coordination polymer, [Cd2(L1)2(L2)2]·H2O (1, H2L1 = 4-(carboxy-methoxy)benzoic acid and L2 = 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline), has been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group Pī with a = 9.985(5), b = 10.768(5), c = 12.512(5), α = 68.959(5), β = 80.354(5), γ = 79.663(5)°, V = 1227.4(10) 3, Z = 1, C56H36Cd2F2N8O11, Mr = 1259.73, Dc = 1.704 g/cm3, F(000) = 630, μ(MoKa) = 0.949 mm-1, R = 0.0261 and wR = 0.0655. The L1 anions link the neighboring Cd(II) atoms to form a 1D double chain structure. The L2 ligands are alternately located on both sides of the double chains. More interestingly, the lateral L2 ligands from adjacent double chains are paired to furnish strong π-π interactions, yielding a 2D supramolecular layer. N-H···O, O-H···N and O-H···O hydrogen bonds further stabilize the structure of 1. The luminescent property of 1 was studied in solid state at room temperature.     

A One-dimensional Metal-organic Framework of Eu(Ⅲ) from Triazine-based Flexible Polycarboxylate and Bidentate Nitrogen Donor Ligand

A new Eu(III) complex from 2,2'-bipyridine(2,2'-bipy) and 1,3,5-triazine-2-4,6-tri(L-alanine)(H3L), {[Eu(L)(2,2'-bipy)](H2O)}n(1), has been synthesized and characterized. The X-ray structure analysis reveals that 1 is an infinite one-dimensional chain-like coordination polymer consisting of dinuclear lanthanide building blocks. The 1D chains are further assembled into a 2D supramolecular architecture through π···π interaction among chains. Crystal data for 1: Eu C22H25N8O7, triclinic, space group P1, a = 11.3965(1), b = 11.5112(6), c = 12.0404(1)?, α = 61.970(11), β = 86.698(15), γ = 65.254(12)°, V = 1247.0(2) ?3 and Z = 2. Solid-state photoluminescence property of 1 was investigated, which exhibited remarkable red luminescence emissions with high quantum yield up to 37%.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Magnetic Properties of a Coordination Polymer Based on Iron(Ⅱ) Carboxylate Helical Chains [Fe(bpdc)(H_2O)_2]n

A coordination polymer based on iron(II) carboxylate helical chains [Fe(bpdc)(H2O)2]n 1 has been constructed hydrothermally using H2bpdc (H2bpdc = 2,2'-bipyridine-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid), pyridine and FeSO4·7H2O. Its crystal structure reveals that the Fe(Ⅱ) ion adopts a slightly distorted octahedron. The carboxylates of bpdc ligands alternately bridge the Fe(Ⅱ) cations to form 1D infinite helical chains. The Fe···Fe intrachain distance is 4.8246(6) . The adjacent chains are further interlinked by the coordination of bpdc ligands and hydrogen bonding to form a 3D framework. Magnetic studies for complex 1 show weak antiferromagnetic coupling between the Fe(Ⅱ) ions. The best-fit for χM T vs. T with a Hamiltonian∑∑==iBiiHJSi SigHS11 leadsto g = 2.314(4) and J = -0.68(1) cm-1.