A New 2D Zinc(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer Constructed by Imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic Acid(H_3IDC) and 1,4-Bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-benzene(bix)

A new 2D Zn(Ⅱ) coordination polymer [Zn(HIDC)(bix)0.5]n(1) was obtained by the hydrothermal reaction of ZnCl2,imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid(H3IDC) and 1,4-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-benzene(bix) with a 2:2:1 mole ratio.X-ray diffraction crystal structural analysis reveals it crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P21/n with a = 12.125(3),b = 10.541(3),c = 12.484(3) ,β = 115.834(4)°,V = 1436.0(6) 3,Mr = 338.60,Z = 4,Dc = 1.566 Mg·m-3,F(000) = 684,μ(MoKα) = 1.730 mm-1,the final R = 0.0439 and wR = 0.0888 for 2101 observed reflections with I ≥ 2σ(I).In 1,each zinc(Ⅱ) ion is five-coordinated with a slightly distorted trigonal bipy-ramidal coordination geometry,and each μ2-HIDC2-acts as a bridge to bond two neighboring Zn(Ⅱ) ions,leading to a 1D zigzag chain architecture.The adjacent zigzag chains are further linked by μ2-bix to form an infinite 2D network structure.The fluorescence spectrum of 1 exhibits intense emission at 466 nm when excited at 397 nm in solid state at room temperature.     

Synthesis and Structure Analysis of N-（Dehydroabietyl）maleamic Acid

N-(Dehydroabietyl)maleamic acid was synthesized from dehydroabietylamine and maleic anhydride.Its structure was characterized by IR,1 H-and 13 C-NMR spectra.The stereo structure of the title compound was also unambiguously confirmed by X-ray crystal structure analysis.The white crystal crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group P2 1 with a=12.075(2),b=10.377(2),c=17.840(4),β=100.31(3) °,V=2199.3(8) 3,R=0.0618 and wR=0.1437.Two crystallographically independent molecules with different conformations co-exist in the unit.In each molecule,the two cyclohexane rings form a trans ring junction with chair and half-chair conformations,respectively.The C=C double bond between two carbonyl groups is in a Z configuration.Intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bonds coexist to stabilize the structure.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Luminescence Property of a Cd(Ⅱ) Complex Assembled by 4-Carboxymethoxy Phenylacetic Acid

A new structure with the molecular formula [CdL]n was formed by CdSO4 with 4-carboxymethoxy phenylacetic acid (H2L) through the hydrothermal method. The complex was characterized by elemental analysis and infrared spectroscopy. The structure of the complex was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, which is of monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 10.3887(2), b = 7.10710(10), c = 14.7212(2) , β = 120.6940(10)°, V = 934.65(3) 3, Dc = 2.278 g·cm-3, Z = 4, F(000) = 624, S = 1.022, the final R = 0.0187 and wR = 0.0487 for 2000 observer reflections (Ⅰ > 2σ(Ⅰ)). The center metal ion Cd(Ⅱ) in the complex is six-coordinated in a distorted octahedral geometry, and is connected with L ligands to form a 3D fishing net structure, which is a novel (3,6) network topology. The luminescence of the complex has been investigated, and the result reveals that it displays luminescent property in the voilet region.     

A New 2D Layered Barium Coordination Polymer [Ba（3-NPA）]n： Synthesis,Crystal Structure,Thermal Stability and Luminescent Properties

A new two-dimensional(2D) barium(Ⅱ) coordination polymer [Ba(3-NPA)]n(1) has been obtained by the hydro/solvothermal reaction of the corresponding metal salt with 3-nitrophthalic acid(3-NPAH2). Compound 1 was characterized by infrared spectrum, elemental analysis, powder X-ray diffraction(PXRD) and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Compound 1 crystallizes in triclinic, space group P1 with a = 4.9611(3), b = 7.2599(4), c = 12.9463(8) , α = 89.0892(2), β = 80.546(2), γ = 73.211(2)°, V = 440.1(5) 3, Z = 2, C8H3BaNO6, Mr = 346.45, Dc = 2.614 g·cm-3, μ = 4.526 mm-1, S = 1.035, F(000) = 324, R = 0.0168 and wR = 0.0471 for 1712 observed reflections with I 2λ(I).(Δρ)max = 0.458,(Δρ)min =-0.565 e·-3 and(Δ/σ)max = 0.001. In compound 1, each 3-NPA2- ligand links six Ba(ΙΙ) ions and each Ba(ΙΙ) ion attaches to six 3-NPA2- ligands to form an inorganic layer structure in the ab-plane. The phenyl groups of 3-NPA2- ligands are grafted on the two sides of the inorganic layer, resulting in a two-dimensional(2D) layered structure. Furthermore, the thermal stability and luminescent properties of compound 1 have also been investigated in detail.     

One—dimensional Zigzag Chain Coordination Polymer [Zn（μ—phth）（imi）2]∞ Bridged by o—Phthalato

The reaction of zinc carbonate with o-phthalic acid and imidazole in an aqueous-alcohol solution led to the formation of colorless crystals of [Znμ-phthimi2]∞. Single-crystal X-ray analysis has revealed that the complex crystallizes in a monoclinic system, space group Pn with a = 8.394(2), b = 9.976(3), c = 9.959(3)A, β = 104.409(4)°, V = 807.6(4)A3, Z = 2, C14H12N4O4Zn, Mr = 365.6(5), Dc = 1.504 g/cm3, μ = 1.544 mm-1, F000 = 372, the final R = 0.0466 and wR = 0.1171 for 1834 reflections with I>2σ(I). The complex displays a zigzag infinite chain structure in which each zinc(Ⅱ)center is coordinated by two oxygen atoms and two nitrogen atoms to generate a ZnN2O2 distorted tetrahedral geometry. The neighboring zinc atoms are bridged by the o-phthalate ligand. Each chain is linked by hydrogen bonds with its neighbors to form a three-dimensional coordination polymer.     

Structure and Fluorescence Property of a 2D Bilayer Cd(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer Induced by H-bonding and π-π Interaction

Solvothermal reactions of 4,4'-oxybis(benzoic acid) (H2oba) with 1,3-dipyridyl benzene (1,3-dpb) produced a two-dimensional (2D) cadmium(Ⅱ) coordination polymer {[Cd(oba)(dpb)]·H2O}n (1). The complex was characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 13.6692(9), b = 25.9647(17), c = 8.7912(6) , α = 125.0370(10), γ = 2544.7(3)°, V = 2544.7(3) 3, C30H22N2O6Cd, Mr = 618.91, Dc =1.609 g/cm3, F(000) = 1248, μ = 0.904 mm-1 and Z = 4. The neighboring Cd(Ⅱ) ions are linked by oba2-anions and 1,3-dpb to form an infinitely 2D wavelike sheet, and two such 2D sheets are interlocked with each other by H-bonding to form a 2D → 2D structure. The adjacent two groups of interlocked structures are further linked to form a bilayer 2D supramolecular network by π-π interactions. In addition, the fluorescence property of 1 was also studied.     

Crystal Structure and Characterization of a Binuclear Cd(Ⅱ) Quaternary Coordination Complex [Cd_2(phen)_2Q_2(BP)]_n(phen=1,10-Phenanthroline,BP = Biphenyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid,Q=8-Hydroxyquinoline Anion)

The structure of a binuclear cadmium(Ⅱ) quaternary complex,[Cd2(phen)2-Q2(BP)]n 1(phen = 1,10-phenanthroline,BP = biphenyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid,Q = 8-hydroxy-quinoline-anion),has been determined by X-ray crystallography and characterized by elemental analysis,IR spectrum and thermogravimetric analysis.It crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group P21/n with a = 13.1906(18),b = 10.9623(15),c = 16.947(2) ,β = 111.3430(10)°,V = 2282.5(5) 3,Z = 4,Mr = 556.85,Dc = 1.620 g/cm3,F(000) = 1116,μ = 0.994 mm-1 and S = 1.056.In the structure,1D chains are connected via biphenyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid,8-hydroxy quinoline anion and binuclear cadmium atoms into an infinite 1-D molecular chain architecture.Via aryl ring π-π stacking interactions a supramolecular structure is formed in 1.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Luminescence Property of a 2D Mn（II） Coordination Polymer Based on Isoniazid

A novel 2D Mn(Ⅱ) coordination polymer [Mn(CH3COO)2(INH)]n(INH=isoniazid) has been synthesized in DMF solution with isoniazid and Mn(CH3COO)2 . The polymer was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, FTIR and X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD). The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P2 1 /c with a=9.3251(18), b=16.340(3), c=8.8096(17) , β=94.747(3)°, V=1337.7(4) 3 , Z=4, μ(MoKα)=1.006 mm -1 , F(000)=636, R=0.0754 and wR=0.1375 (I > 2σ(I)). In the complex, each Mn(Ⅱ) atom is coordinated to three CH3COO- groups and two INH ligands. The Mn(Ⅱ) atoms locate in a distorted coordination octahedron and are bridged by CH3COO- ions to form a 1D S shaped chain extending along the c direction. The INH molecules act as bridges to link the Mn(Ⅱ) atoms of adjacent chains and further construct a lamellar polymer. The remaining coordination site is occupied by an O atom of the other CH3COO-. The experimental results show that the title complex has good luminescence property and could be used as potential optical materials.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Spectroscopic Properties of Zn(Ⅱ) with N-carbamylglutamate Ligand

Zn C6H8N2O5.H2O(NCGZn) has been synthesized, and its functional groups present in the title compound were confirmed by elemental analysis, TG and IR spectral studies. Meanwhile, the crystal of NCGZn was obtained by slow evaporation of a saturated aqueous solution at room temperature and confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group P21 with a = 5.03220(1), b = 13.3747(4), c = 12.9944(4) , β = 92.987(2)o, V = 873.39(4) 3, Z = 2, C12H20N4O12Zn2, Mr = 543.10, Dc = 2.065 g/cm3, F(000) = 552, μ(Mo Ka) = 2.826 mm-1, R = 0.0422 and w R = 0.1142. In NCGZn, Zn(1) and the symmetry formed Zn(1) ions are connected by five atoms from four NCG-2H anions and a water molecule. A NCG ligand has two carboxylate groups, one connecting a Zn ion, and the other bridgiong two Zn ions. The NCG ligand bridges four Zn ions through the amino group and two carboxylate groups with a water molecule to yield a 3D coordination polymer structure with hydrogen bonds.     

Two 3-D Neutral Zn(Ⅱ)-MOFs Generated from the Asymmetric Schiff-base Ligand

Two new Zn(Ⅱ)-MOFs were synthesized based on an asymmetric Schiff-base ligand LH, which is obtained by the condensation of 5-formyl-8-hydroxyquinoline and 3-pyridinecarboxylic acid hydrazide. In different mixed solvents, we get two new isomorphism compounds, [Zn(L)2]·C4H8O2·2MeOH(1) and [Zn(L)2]·CH2Cl2·2MeOH(2). Compounds 1 and 2 have been characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis and IR. Compound 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c, with a = 13.856(4), b = 14.156(4), c = 9.620(3) , β = 110.167(5)°, V = 1771.3(9) 3, Dc = 1.500 g/cm3, C38H38N8O8 Zn, Mr = 800.13, F(000) = 832, μ(MoKα) = 0.761 mm-1, Z = 2, the final R = 0.0596 and wR = 0.1221 for 2112 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)). Compound 2 belongs to monoclinic, space group P21/c, with a = 13.575(3), b = 14.130(3), c = 9.485(2) , β = 107.908(3)°, V = 1731.2(6) 3, Dc = 1.529 g/cm3, C35H32Cl2N8O6 Zn, Mr = 796.96, F(000) = 820, μ(MoKα) = 0.926 mm-1, Z = 2, the final R = 0.0527 and wR = 0.1395 for 2501 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)). The Zn(Ⅱ) centers in both 1 and 2 display a distorted octahedral coordination geometry. The octahedral Zn(Ⅱ) nodes and L linkages build up 2-D nets consisting of parallelogram-like grids in the ab plane. The neighboring nets stack through hydrogen bonds to generate 3-D rhombic channels. In 1, the 1,4-dioxane and MeOH guests alternatively arrange in the channels and effectively take up the free space; while in 2, the CH2Cl2 guests are arranged in the channels. In addition, the encapsulated MeOH molecules are bonded to the framework by hydrogen bonds.     

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.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel 3D Potassium Complex

N-m-cyanophenyl-o-aminobenzoato acid(C15H11N2O2,HNCAB) ligand was syn-thesized through the bromination and nucleophilic reactions.The compound [K(NCAB)]n(1) was synthesized via the hydrothermal reaction of CuSO4,KCO3 and HNCAB,and characterized by elemental analysis,infrared spectra,and X-ray diffraction.The complex crystallizes in orthorho-mbic,space group Iba2 with a = 26.422(2),b = 15.1060(2),c = 6.849(1) ,V = 2733.5(4) 3,Z = 8,C15H11KN2O2,Mr = 290.36,Dc = 1.411 g/cm3,F(000) = 1200 and μ(MoKα) = 0.390 mm-1.The final R = 0.0329 and wR = 0.0788 for 2644 observed reflections with Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ) and R = 0.0397 and wR = 0.0826 for all data.Each carboxylato of NCAB ligand is coordinated to four K ions in an unprecedented μ4-κ2,κ1,κ1,κ1 coordination mode to form a 1-D tube-chain along the c axis.These 1D tube-chains are assembled into an unprecedented 3D framework via K-N bonds.The network of compound 1 exhibits a relatively rare five-connected topology.     

A New Pillared-layer Framework with Rare Mn（II）-triazole-carboxylate Magnetic Layer Exhibiting an Antiferromagnetic Ordering

A novel pillared-layer framework with a (52.6)(53.63.73.8) Schl fli symbol, [Mn(H2O)(Htrz)(Hbtc)]n (1), was prepared by the reaction of 1,2,4-triazole (Htrz), 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid (H3 btc), and Mn Ⅱ salt and structurally and magnetically characterized. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group P212121 with a=7.1618(5), b=9.0356(6), c=10.9740(13) , V=1292.54(15) 3 , D c=1.799 g/cm3 , Mr=350.15, Z=4, F(000)=708, μ=1.064 mm -1 , and the final R=0.0177 and wR=0.0462 for 2273 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The unique octahedral Mn Ⅱ ion in 1 is periodically linked into a two-dimensional (2D) magnetic layer by μ2 -N1 , N4 -Htrz and syn, anti-COO of doubly deprotonated Hbtc 2anion, which is further supported by the phenyl backbone of Hbtc 2ligand to generate a 3D pillared-layer framework. Magnetically, complex 1 displays an antiferromagnetic ordering below 5.0 K due to the cooperative antiferromagnetic couplings mediated by the mixed heterobridges within the magnetic layer.     

Urothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Zn（Ⅱ） Coordination Polymer with a 3-D Supramolecular Structure

A new metal-organic coordination polymer [Zn(hfipbb)(e-urea)]n(1,H2hfipbb = 4,4'-(hexafluoroisopropylidene)bis(benzoic acid),e-urea = ethylene urea) has been urothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The title complex crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P21/c with a = 13.302(4),b = 10.981(3),c = 13.804(4) ,β = 93.587(5)°,V = 2012.3(10) 3,C20H14N2O5F6Zn,Mr = 541.72,Z = 4,Dc = 0.447 g/cm3, = 0.328 mm-1,F(000) = 272,R = 0.0340 and wR = 0.1107 for 4528 observed reflections(I >2σ(I)).In the structure of compound 1,two Zn(Ⅱ) ions are bridged by two carboxylate groups from two hfipbb ligands to form a dinuclear unit,and each dinuclear Zn(Ⅱ) unit is linked with its two adjacent dinuclear units through four hfipbb ligands into an infinite one-dimensional double-chain.The interesting structural feature of compound 1 is that the one-D double-chains are self-interconnected into a three-D supramolecular structure through hydrogen bonds between the coordinated e-urea molecules and carboxylate oxygen atoms(N1 and O2,N2 and O4).     

Semi-synthesis and Crystal Structure of Sophoridine N-oxide

Sophoridine N-oxide was synthesized and characterized by 1H-NMR,EI-MS,IR and elemental analysis,together with X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis,and its crystal structure was reported for the first time.The crystal belongs to the orthorhombic system,space group P212121 with a = 8.321(2),b = 15.650(3),c = 24.352(5) ,V = 3171.1(11) 3,Z = 8,Dc = 1.258 g/cm3,λ(CuKα) = 1.54178,F(000) = 1440,the final R = 0.0351 and wR = 0.0970.The crystal structure shows Sophoridine N-oxide crystallizes with two host molecules of similar conformation and four water solvent molecules in the asymmetric unit.In the crystal structure,intermolecular O-H…O hydrogen bonds link the constituent molecules into a 2D layer structure,which further extends to a 3D supramolecular architecture via Van der Waals interactions and intermolecular O-H…O hydrogen bonds.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of One New Adduct of Isonicotinamide and 3,5-Dinitrosalicylic Acid

One new organic adduct,isonicotinamide·3,5-dinitrosalicylic acid with isonico-tin-amide(ina) and 3,5-dinitrosalicylic acid(3,5-dnsa) in 1:1 molar ratio,has been synthesized.Its struc-ture(C13H10N4O8,Mr = 350.25) was characterized by elemental analysis,IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.The crystal belongs to the triclinic system,space group P1,with a = 8.812(4),b = 9.487(5),c = 9.604(6) ,α = 116.54(2),β = 97.29(5),γ = 98.35(4)°,V = 693.8(7) 3,Z = 2,Dc = 1.677 g/cm3,λ(MoKα) = 0.71073 ,μ = 0.142 mm-1,F(000) = 360,the final R = 0.0539 and wR = 0.1402 for 2417 unique reflections(Rint = 0.0288) with 1819 observed ones(Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ)).Proton transfer reaction occurs between 3,5-dnsa and ina molecules,and the hydrogen bonds(N-H…O and C-H…O) with other interactions(π…π stacking and weak interactions of O…O and C…O) cooperatively construct a three-dimensional(3D) supramolecular structure.     

[（n-C4H9）3SnO2C（CH2）2CO2Sn（C4H9-n）3]：A Novel Three-dimensional Framework Structure of Organotin Complex

The bis(tributyltin) ester of succinic acid was synthesized by the reaction of disodium salt of succinic acid with tributyltin chloride in a molar ratio of 1:2. The crystal structure was determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. It belongs to orthorhombic with space group Pccn, a = 20.949(3), b = 17.470(3), c = 20.345(3)A, V= 7446(2)A^3, Z= 8, Dc = 1.242 g/cm^3, μ=1.365 mm^-1, F(000) = 2864, R = 0.0544 and wR = 0.1417. The tin atom is of five-coordination in a trigonal bipyramidal structure by bridging two carboxylate groups in different directions and the resulting structure which contains straight twist large ring channels along the axes of a, b and c is a three-dimensional framework polymer containing two different tin atoms.     

Synthesis, Structure and Luminescence of a Novel 2D Cadmium Coordination Polymer with a Ligand Generated in situ

The hydrothermal reaction of 1,2-dicyanobenzene with NaN3 in the presence of Cd(NO3)2 affords a novel 2D cadmium tetrazolyl-benzoate,{Cd(tzbz)(H2O)}n (H2tzbz is 2-(5-tetrazolyl)-benzoate). The tzbz ligand is generated in situ through the 2+3 Sharpless cycloaddition reaction and hydrolyzation. Its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction method. The crystal crystallizes in the orthorhombic system,space group Pbca with a=9.6659(19),b=7.6366(15),c=25.964(5) ,V=1916.5(7) 3,Z=8,Mr=318.57,Dc= 2.208 g/cm3,F(000)=1232 and μ=2.276 mm-1. The Cd(Ⅱ) atom is coordinated by four tzbz ligands and one water molecule to form a severely distorted pentangle bipyramid. While each tzbz ligand connects to four Cd(Ⅱ) atoms in a μ4-η1,η2,η1,η1,η1 coordination mode to construct a 2D architecture of the title complex. Additionally,the title complex exhibits strong fluorescence at room temperature in the solid state.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Copper Complex

The title compound [Cu(IB)2]n·n(H2O) 1 was synthesized via the hydrothermal reaction of CuSO4·5H2O and NaOH with 4-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)benzoic acid(HIB),and character-rized by elemental analysis and infrared spectra.The crystal of 1 crystallizes in monoclinic,space group C2/c with a = 14.349(7),b = 5.977(3),c = 21.368(9) ,β = 104.956(9)o,V = 1770.5(2)3,Z = 4,C20H16CuN4O5,Mr = 455.92,Dc = 1.710 g/cm3,F(000) = 932 and μ(MoKα) = 1.279 mm-1.The final R = 0.0337 and wR = 0.0888 for 1972 observed reflections with Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ) and R = 0.0369 and wR = 0.0926 for all data.X-ray diffraction reveals that the IB ligand links the Cu(Ⅱ) atoms into a double stranded chain.The extensive supramolecular interactions lead to the formation of an infinite 2D structure.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Cu(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer: [Cu(L)(1,10-phen)]_n

A new complex [Cu(L)(1,10-phen)]n(1, L = N-3-pyridine sulfonyl amino acid) has been synthesized and characterized by IR, elemental analysis and X-ray diffraction analysis, and its crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 11.481(2), b = 18.094(4), c = 8.5198(17) , β = 102.26(3)°,V = 1729.5(6) 3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.759 g/cm3, F(000) = 932, μ = 1.422 mm-1, R = 0.0368 and wR = 0.0893. In 1, the Cu(Ⅱ) ion adopts a slightly distorted five-coordinated square pyramidal geometry. The L2- ligand adopts O of the carboxyl bridging adjacent Cu(Ⅱ) units to form an infinite chain structure along the c axis. Also, π-π stacking interactions between the adjacent chains expanded the 1-D structures into a 3-D supramolecular structure.