Synthesis and Structure of a Manganese(Ⅱ) Complex: [Mn2·(dinitrobenzoic acid)4·(1,10-phen)2]n

The title compound, [Mn2·(dinitrobenzoic acid)4·(1,10-phen)2]n, has a linear chain structure containing binuclear [Mn2·(dinitrobenzoic acid)4(1,10-phen)2] repeat units. It crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P1- with a = 7.9261(8), b = 12.1329(15), c = 14.847(2)(A), α = 103.845(5), β =101.424(5), γ= 92.618(4)°, Mr= 657.37, V= 1352.3(2) (A)3, Z = 2, Dc= 1.614 g/cm3, F(000) = 666, μ =0.567 mm-1, the final R = 0.0407 and wR = 0.1015 for 4081 observed reflections with I ＞ 2σ(Ⅰ). The Mn atom is six-coordinated by two N and four O atoms, forming a slightly distorted octahedral geometry. All Mn-O and Mn-N bond distances range from 2.093(2) to 2.310(2)(A). Two adjacent octahedral units are bridged together by two pairs of bi-monodentate carboxyl groups of different dinitrobenzoic acids to form an eight-membered ring with chair-typed configuration, thus generating a one-dimensional chain along the a axis.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New Mn（Ⅱ） Coordination Polymer Based on Asymmetric Semi-rigid V-shaped Dicarboxylate

A novel manganese(Ⅱ) coordination polymer with 2-(4-carboxyphenoxy) benzoic acid (2,4'-H2oba) and 1,10-phenanthroline (1,10-phen) has been prepared by hydrothermal synthesis and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR and elemental analysis. Compound [Mn(2,4'-oba)(1,10-phen)] is of monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 7.960(1), b = 15.464(2), c = 18.703(3) , β = 99.976(2)°, V = 2267.5(6) 3, Z = 4, Mr = 491.35, Dc = 1.439 g/cm3, F(000) = 1004 and μ = 0.623 cm·1. The final R = 0.0419 and wR = 0.0978 for 3444 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that the oba2-ligands adopt a bis(chelating bidentate) mode to link two Mn(Ⅱ) centers to form an infinite 1D helical chain. Furthermore, a 3D supramolecular structure was formed by π-π stacking interactions and hydrogen bonds.     

Synthesis and Structure Characterization of a Manganese(Ⅱ) Complex With Eight Coordination Geometry: [Mn(O_2CMe)_2(phen)_2]

The title compound [Mn(O2CMe)2(phen)2] (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) 1 has been synthesized and structurally determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal is of orthor- hombic, space group Pbcn, with a = 12.554(4), b = 10.168(3), c = 17.704(5) , V = 2259.7(12) 3, Z = 4, C28H22MnN4O4, Mr = 533.44, Dc = 1.568 g/cm3, F(000) = 1100, Rint = 0.0242, T = 293(2) K and μ = 0.631 mm–1. The final R = 0.0687 and wR = 0.1960 for 2046 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The structure of the complex consists of one Mn(II) core coordinated by two bidentate-bound CH3COO- groups and two η2-phen groups forming an eight-coordinate geometrical configuration.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Three-dimensional Manganese(II) Complex (tataH)_2[Mn(pydc)_2]·4H_2O (tata = 2,4,6-Triamino-1,3,5-triazine, pydcH_2 = Pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic Acid)

A manganese(II) complex (tataH)2[Mn(pydc)2]·4H2O (C20H28MnN14O12, Mr = 711.50, tata = 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5-triazine, pydcH2 = pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid) has been synthesized and its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1, with a = 9.9847(3), b = 10.9813(3), c = 15.2616(5) , α = 101.5310(10), β = 90.2610(10), γ = 116.4600(10)°, V = 1459.44(8) 3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.619 g/cm3, μ = 0.539 mm–1, F(000) = 734, the final R = 0.0292 and wR = 0.0745. In the crystal the MnII atom is six-coordinated by four carbonyl oxygen atoms and two pyridine nitrogen atoms from two tridentate pydc ligands to furnish a distorted octahedral geometry. The complex shows the A…D…D’…A’ H-bonded tetramer. The molecules are packed in a three-dimensional framework structure by the combination of O–H…O, N–H…O and N–H…N hydrogen bonds between (tataH)+, [Mn(pydc)2]2– and crystal water.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two New Metal Phosphonates:[Mn(H_2O)_2(C_(12)H_8N_2)(HO_3PCH_2CH_2CO_2)] and [Co(H_2O)_4(C_(10)H_8N_2)]·(HO_3PCH_2CH_2CO_2)

By the reactions of manganese(II) acetate, 2-sulfoethylphosphonic acid, 1,10-phen (1,10-phen = 1, 10-phenanthroline) or cobalt(II) acetate, 4,4'-bipy and 2-carboxyethylphosphonic acid, two novel compounds of [Mn(H2O)2(C12H8N2)(HO3PCH2CH2CO2)] (1) and[Co(H2O)4 (C10H8N2)]· (HO3PCH2CH2CO2) (2) have been synthesized and characterized by IR spectroscopy, elemental analyses and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 has a 0D structure. Two Mn(II) ions are linked by two 2-carboxyethylphosphonic acid ligands, forming a centrosymmetric dimer. These dimers are further interlinked into a 2D layer structure by π-π stacking interactions and hydrogen bonds. Compound 2 has a 1D chain structure. The 2-carbo- xyethylphosphonic acid remains uncoor- dinated and acts as the organic template. By the bridge of 4,4'-bipy, the [Co(4,4'-bipy)]2+ chains are formed.     

Synthesis,Structure,Electrochemistry and Fluorescence Properties of a One-dimensional Coordination Polymer {[Cd[μ-(4,4′-dps)]_2(H_2O)_2]·(4-abs)_2(H_2O)_2}_n

A new cadmium(II) compound, {[Cd[μ-(4,4'-dps)]2(H2O)2]·(4-abs)2(H2O)2}n 1 (4,4'-dps = 4,4'-dipyridylsulfide, 4-abs = deprotonated 4-amino benzenesulfonic acid), has been synthesized and structurally characterized. It belongs to the orthorhombic system, space group Pbcn with a = 19.950(3), b = 10.6381(13), c = 18.055(2) , V = 3831.8(8) 3, Z = 4, C32H36CdN6O10S4, Mr = 905.31, F(000) = 1848, μ = 0.850 mm-1, Dc = 1.569 Mg/m3 , the final R = 0.0238 and wR = 0.0589 for 3080 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). Complex 1 is a one-dimensional linear chain coordination polymer and the repeat unit is comprised of doubly charged cadmium complex cation, uncoordinated 4-aminobenzene sulfonate anions and water molecules. The cadmium(II) ion adopts a six-coordinate distorted octahedral geometry. Complex 1 is stabilized and linked into a three-dimensional layered structure through intermolecular O–H···O and N–H···O hydrogen bonds together with electrostatic force. The cyclic voltammograms and fluorescence spectrum of 1 were also measured. It shows one irreversible redox process and emits a very strong and sharp fluorescent band at about 341 nm.     

Synthesis and Structure Characterization of a Tetranuclear Manganese(Ⅲ) Complex:[Mn_4O_2(O_2CMe)_6(MeOH)_2(dbm)_2]·2MeCOOH·2CH_2Cl_2

The title compound, [Mn4O2(O2CMe)6(MeOH)2(dbm)2]·2MeCOOH·2CH2Cl2 (Hdbm = dibenzoylmethane), has been synthesized and structurally determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to triclinic, space group P1, with a = 10.729(3), b = 12.269(3), c = 13.085(4) , α = 106.367(3), β = 107.643(2), γ = 94.771(2)o, V = 1547.9(7) 3, Z = 1, C50H64Cl4Mn4O24, Mr = 1410.57, Dc = 1.513 g/cm3, F(000) = 724, Rint = 0.0147, T = 293(2) K and μ = 1.046 mm–1. The final R = 0.0359 and wR = 0.0938 for 5791 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The structure of the complex consists of one [Mn4(μ3-O)2]8+ core with four coplanar Mn atoms disposed in an extended “butterfly-like” arrangement and two O atoms triply bridging each “wing”, and the peripheral ligation is provided by six μ2-MeCO2– , two terminal μ2-dbm– groups at the two ends of the molecule, and two MeOH molecules on the central Mn atoms. Intermolecular O…H–O hydrogen bonding interactions are found within the structure of the compound.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Luminescence Property of [Co(hmz)_2(H_2O)_4]·2H_2O

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) , β = 117.532(4)o, V = 1123.9(8) 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).     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel 1D Magnesium(II) Coordination Polymer Constructed by L-Cysteic Acid

A novel coordination polymer [Mg(L)(H2O)2]·H2O] (LH2 = L-cysteic acid) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal crystallizes in orthorhombic system, space group P212121, with a = 5.962(3), b = 11.224(6), c = 13.664(7) , V = 914.3(8) 3, Z = 4, Mr = 245.50, Dc = 1.783 g/cm3, μ = 0.445 mm–1, flack parameter = 0.32(16), F(000) = 512, the final R = 0.0458 and wR = 0.1172 for 1578 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The Mg(II) atom shows an octahedral geometry defined by two carboxyl O atoms from two different L-cysteic acid ligands, one carboxyl O atom and one amino N atom from the adjacent ligand, and two aqua ligands. The Mg(II) atoms are bridged by L-cysteic acid ligands, leading to a 1D infinite zigzag chain. In the structure there are extensive hydrogen bonds, through which the complex completes its 3D framework structure.     

Crystal Structure and Magnetic Properties of a Dinuclear Terbium Compound Tb_2(μ_2-anthc)_4(anthc)_2(1,10-phen)_2

A dinuclear Tb(Ⅲ) compound, Tb_2(μ_2-anthc)_4(anthc)_2(1,10-phen)_2(1, Hanthc = 9-anthracenecarboxylic acid and 1,10-phen = 1,10-phenanthroline), was synthesized under solvothermal condition and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P1, with a = 12.5061(12), b = 13.3168(10), c = 15.0079(12) ?, α = 110.620(7), β = 102.941(7), γ = 107.036(7)o, V = 2081.8(3) ?~3, Z = 1, C_(114)H_(70)N_4O_(12)Tb_2, M_r = 2005.58, D_c = 1.600 g/cm~3, μ = 1.759 mm~(-1), F(000) = 1008, the final R = 0.0294 and w R = 0.0608 for 8900 observed reflections with I 2s(I). In compound 1, two Tb(Ⅲ) ions are linked by four carboxylate groups of the bridging anthc– ligands to give a dinuclear Tb_2(μ_2-anthc)_4 unit wherein each Tb(III) ion is further capped by a terminal anthc– ligand and a 1,10-phen ligand in a chelating fashion. Detailed direct-current and alternating-current susceptibility measurements showed no slow magnetism relaxation phenomenon was observed for 1.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Di-μ_(1,1)-azido-bis((azido)[N-ethyl-N'-(1-pyridin-2-ylmethylidene)ethane-1,2-diamino]cadmium(Ⅱ))

The dinuclear Schiff base cadmium(II) complex [Cd2(C10H15N3)2(N3)2 (μ1,1-N3)2] was prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum, and single-crystal X-ray dif- fraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 10.819(2), b = 11.058(2), c = 12.766(3) , β = 102.456(2)o, V = 1491.3(7) 3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.665 g/cm3, Mr = 747.42, λ(MoKα) = 0.71073 , μ = 1.470 mm-1, F(000) = 744, R = 0.0307 and wR = 0.0584. A total of 3420 unique reflections were collected, of which 2575 with I > 2σ(I) were observed. There is a crystallographic inversion centre at the midpoint of the two metal atoms in the complex. Each CdII atom in the complex is in a distorted octahedral coordination. The molecules in the crystal are linked through the intermolecular hydrogen bonds of N–H···N and C–H···N, forming a three- dimensional network.     

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,Crystal Structure and Electrochemical Properties of Complex [Cd(phen)_3]·(ClO_4)_2·(p-MBA)_2·(H_2O)_2

One new cadmium complex [Cd(phen)3]·(ClO4)2·(p-MBA)2·(H2O)2 has been hydro-thermally synthesized by reacting p-methylbenzoic acid (p-MBA),1,10-phenanthroline (phen) and cadmium perchlorate. It crystallizes in the triclinic system,space group P1,with a=1.2809(3),b= 1.3431(3),c=1.3734(3) nm,α=84.259(4),β=71.603(3),γ=74.424(3)o,V=2.1594(8) nm3,Dc= 1.532 g/cm3,Z=2,F(000)=1008,μ=0.697 mm-1,R=0.0646 and wR=0.1648. The crystal structure shows that the cadmium ion is coordinated with six nitrogen atoms from three 1,10-phenanthroline molecules,forming a distorted octahedral coordination geometry. The result of electrochemical property analysis shows that the electron transfer in the electrode reaction is irreversible.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two New One-dimensional Double Hydrogen-bonding-chain Complexes [Ni(bipy)_2Cl]·ClO_4 and [Zn(bipy)_2Cl]·BF_4

Two new transition metal complexes, [Ni(bipy)2Cl]·ClO4 (bipy = 2,2'-bipyridine) 1 and [Zn(bipy)2Cl]·BF4 2, have been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Both 1 and 2 crystallize in monoclinic space group P21/n with Z = 4. For 1, a = 10.776(1), b = 12.067(1), c = 16.146(2) , β = 93.021(2)o, V = 2031.9(4) 3, Mr = 505.98, Dc = 1.654 g/cm3, μ = 1.255 mm–1, F(000) = 1032, the final R = 0.0406 and wR = 0.1002 for 3983 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). For 2, a = 10.758(4), b = 12.058(4), c = 16.135(5) , β = 104.57(1)o, V = 2025.7(12) 3, Mr = 500.00, Dc = 1.639 g/cm3, μ = 1.396 mm–1, F(000) = 1008, the final R = 0.0470 and wR = 0.1237 for 3759 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The crystal structures of 1 and 2 are isostructural with very similar supramolecular structures. A one-dimen-sional zigzag double hydrogen-bonding-chain is generated by the intermolecular M-bipy ···anion···bipy- M hydrogen bonding interactions between the chelating ligands of bipy and anion.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Dinuclear Cu(Ⅱ) Complex [Cu(C_(13)H_9N_2O)Cl]_2·(CH_3CN)_2 with Ligand 2-Benzimidazol

A new dinuclear copper complex, [Cu(C13H9N2O)Cl]2·(CH3CN)2 (C30H24Cl2Cu2N6O2), has been synthesized and characterized by X-ray structure determination. It crystallizes in the tricli- nic system, space group P1, with a = 7.6677(14), b = 9.2375(17), c = 11.227(2) , α = 81.338(3), β = 88.173(4), γ = 66.199(3)o, V = 718.9(2) 3, Z = 1, Mr = 698.53, F(000) = 354, Dc = 1.613 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 1.705 mm-1, the final R = 0.0645 and wR = 0.1364 for 2474 unique reflections with 1809 observed ones (I > 2σ(I)). In the title complex, each copper(II) atom is located at the center of a distorted tetrahedron consisting of four coordinate atoms (one nitrogen atom, two oxygen anions, and one chlorine atom). Two copper(II) atoms are bridged by two oxygen anions (O(1) and O(1a)) of two phenolates to form a Cu(II)–Cu(II) binuclear entity, and the distance between two copper(II) atoms is 3.0144(15) .     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two Nickel(Ⅱ) Complexes [Ni(dmpzm)_2(L)]Cl·nH_2O (L=HCO_2,OAc;n=2,3;dmpzm=1,1'-Methylenebis(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole))

Reactions of NiCl2·6H2O with dmpzm and formic or acetic acid at PH = 7 pro- duced the two title compounds, [Ni(dmpzm)2(HCO2)]Cl·2H2O 1 and [Ni(dmpzm)2(OAc)]Cl·3H2O 2 (dmpzm = 1,1'-methylenebis(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole)). 1 and 2 were characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, and thermogravimetric analysis. 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group Pcca with a = 18.700(2), b = 8.6843(9), c = 18.098(2) , V = 2939.1(5) 3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.319 g/cm3, T = 193 K, C23H37ClN8NiO4, Mr = 583.75, F(000) = 1232, μ(MoKα) = 0.792 cm-1, S = 1.079, R = 0.0772 and wR = 0.1958 for 2265 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). 2 crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group Pcca with a = 17.011(3), b = 18.630(4), c = 19.300(4) , V = 6117(2) 3, Z = 8, Dc = 1.337 g/cm3, T = 193(2) K, C24H41ClN8NiO5, Mr = 615.79, F(000) = 2608, μ(MoKα) = 0.768 cm-1, S = 1.059, R = 0.0518 and wR = 0.1109 for 5124 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The Ni atoms in 1 or 2 are chelated by two dmpzm ligands and one formate or acetate anion, forming slightly distorted octahedral geometries. In the crystals of 1 or 2, intermolecular hydrogen bonding interactions result in the formation of 2D hydrogen-bonded frameworks.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two Supramolecular Architectures:(H_2tfbdc)·(tfbdc)·(Hbipy)_2 and (tfbdc)·(H_2pz)(tfbdc=Tetrafluoroterephthalate,bipy=4,4'-Bipyridine,pz=Pyrazine)

Two new supramolecular compounds,2C 10 H 9 N 2 + ·C 8 HF 4 O 4 2-·C 8 H 2 F 4 O 4 /(H 2 tfbdc)· (tfbdc)·(Hbipy) 2 (1) and C 4 H 6 N 2 2+ ·C 8 HF 4 O 4 2-/(tfbdc)·(H 2 pz) (2),were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis,IR spectra,and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Compound 1 crystallizes in the triclinic system,space group P1,with a=8.3453(12),b=10.1798(15),c=10.6626(16),α=87.591(2),β=74.047(2),γ=69.006(2)°,V=834.53(12) 3,D c=1.614 g/cm 3,F(000)=400,u=1.45 cm-1,Z=2,the final R=0.0353 and wR=0.1005 for 5882 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I);and compound 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group P2 1 /c,with a=10.471(4),b=5.4419(19),c=12.249(4),β=114.909(6)°,V=633(4)3,D c=1.669 g/cm 3,F(000)=320,u=1.63 cm-1,Z=2,the final R=0.0794 and wR=0.2923 for 3213 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I).Both compounds 1 and 2 crystallize as charge-transfer organic salts with the dianionic or neutral acid components lying at the inversion centers.Hbipy + cations and anionic acid in compound 1 are linked to form a chain by means of C-H···O hydrogen bonds.Adjacent chains are further extended into a two-dimensional layer network via N-H···O and O-H···N hydrogen bonds.In compound 2,the acid and base subunits are arranged alternately to generate a linear tape motif via N-H O hydrogen bonds;these tapes are further combined into a three-dimensional array with CdSO 4 topology via C-H O intermolecular hydrogen bonds.     

Crystal Structure and Magnetic Property of a Two-dimensional Manganese Compound [Mn(PhCOO)_2(4,4'-bipyridine)]_n

A new two-dimensional polymeric manganese compound [Mn(PhCOO)2(4,4'-bi-pyridine)]n 1 has been prepared and structurally characterized by X-ray diffraction. The complex crystallizes in space group Pbcn with a = 18.7158(2), b = 11.6919(3), c = 9.4799(2) , V = 2074.42(7) 3, Z = 4, Mr = 453.34, Dc = 1.452 g/cm3, μ = 0.670 mm-1 and F(000) = 932. The final refinement gave R = 0.0458 and wR = 0.1439 for 1358 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The complex consists of repeating units of Mn(PhCOO)2(4,4'-bipyridine). Each Mn center is six-coordinated by four carboxylate O atoms of four benzoate anions and two pyridyl N atoms from bipy ligands to furnish a slightly distorted octahedral geometry. The two adjacent Mn atoms are connected by a pair of μ1,3-carboxylate groups to form infinite chains, which are further interlinked by bipy to complete a 2D grid network. The magnetic property of the polymeric complex has also been investigated.     

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 Iron Complex with Cyclic Water Hexamers [Fe(CDTA)(H_2O)]·[Fe(1,10-phen)_3]·10H_2O·2OH

The title complex [Fe(CDTA)(H2O)]·[Fe(1,10-phen)3]·10H2O·2OH (CDTA = transcyclohexane-1,2-diamine-N,N,N,N′-tetraacetate) has been prepared and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal adopts space group P with a = 12.793(4), b = 14.104(5), c = 17.880(5), V = 2792.2(1)3, Dc = 1.459 g/cm3, C50H66Fe2N8O21, Mr = 1226.81, F(000) = 1284, μ = 0.604 mm-1, Z = 2, R = 0.1055 and wR = 0.2581 for 8675 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). X-ray crystallography analysis exhibits that the title compound consists of two crystallographically independent molecules [Fe(CDTA)(H2O)] and [Fe(1,10-phen)3], and they are connected through O-H···O hydrogen bonds and π···π stacking interactions forming a 3D supramolecular structure. Interestingly, there is a cyclic water hexamer with chair conformation in this complex.