Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two Coordination Polymers with Aromatic Dioxide as Bridge Ligands

Two coordination polymers, namely, two-dimensional complex 1 {[Cu(μ- L)1.5(ClO4)2(H2O)].(H2O)0.5}n (L = pyrazine-1,4-dioxide) and one-dimensional complex 2 [Co(μ-L)Br2(H2O)2]n, have been synthesized with pyrazine-1,4-dioxide as bridging ligands, and their crystal structures were determined by X-ray crystallography. Crystal data for complex 1: monoclinic system, space group C2/c, with a = 23.310(3), b = 12.2338(17), c = 10.6075(15) , β = 110.487(2)°, V = 2833.6(7) 3, Z = 8, C6H9Cl2CuN3O12.5, Mr = 457.60, Dc = 2.145 g/cm3, F(000) = 1832 and μ = 1.998 mm-1; and those for 2: monoclinic system, space group C2/c, with a = 11.012(3), b = 7.483(2), c = 11.451(3) , β = 101.654(4)°, V = 924.2(4) 3, Z = 4, C4H8Br2CoN2O4, Mr = 366.87, Dc = 2.637 g/cm3, F(000) = 700 and μ = 10.487 mm-1. 1 shows a two-dimensional sheet structure on the ac plane through the coordination of μ-L bridging ligands with Cu(II) ions, while 2 displays a zigzag one-dimensional chain along the c axis via the coordination of μ-L bridging ligand with Co(II) ions. Hydrogen bonds in 1 and 2 make the sheets (or chains) connect each other to form a three-dimensional structure.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Magnetic Properties of Two Manganese(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymers Based on Bifunctional Pyridine-benzene Carboxylic Acids

Two manganese(II) coordination polymers, namely, {[Mn(PIP)(BIBP)]·(BIBP)0.5}n(1) and {[Mn(PTA)(BIMBP)(H_2O)]·H_2O_(0.69)}_n(2)(H_2PIP = 5-(4-pyridyl)-isophthalic acid, H_2 PTA =6-(4-pyridyl)-terephthalic acid, BIBP = 4,4?-bis(imidazol-1-yl)biphenyl, and BIMBP =4,4?-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)biphenyl), have been synthesized by using the bifunctional pyrinde-benzene carboxylic acids and bis(imidazole) linkers as mixed ligands to react with Mn SO4,and further characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and PXRD. Compound 1 is in the triclicnic system, space group P1 with a = 10.1089(8), b = 13.1927(12), c = 14.0638(12) ?, α = 69.437(2), β= 73.2890(10), γ = 78.5320(10)o, V = 1671.9(2) ?~3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.449 g/cm3, F(000) = 705,μ(MoK α) = 0.453 mm-1, S = 1.053, R = 0.0491 and wR = 0.1367 for 5837 unique reflections(Rint =0.0208) with I 2σ(I). Compound 2 belongs to the monoclicnic system, space group C2/c with a =15.199(3), b = 19.731(3), c = 21.537(5) ?, β = 105.228(3)o, V = 6232(2) ?3, Z = 8, Dc = 1.363g/cm3, F(000) = 2648, μ(MoK α) = 0.475 mm-1, S = 1.048, R = 0.0489 and wR = 0.1151 for 7414 unique reflections(Rint = 0.0425) with I 2σ(I). Structural analyses reveal that complex 1 is a4-connected(44.62)-sql bilayer structure with binuclear [Mn_2(COO)_2] SBU, while complex 2 is a normally(3,5)-connected(42.67.8)(42.6)-3,5L2 monolayer. And the sheets interacted with the adjacent sheets through weak interactions, finally giving a stable three-dimensional(3D)supramolecule. Besides, the variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility measurement of complex1 was investigated.     

Syntheses,Structures and Photocatalytic Degradation Properties of Two Copper(Ⅱ)Coordination Polymers with Flexible Bis(imidazole)Ligand

Two copper(Ⅱ)coordination polymers{[Cu(bib)(nip)]·1.5H2O}n(1)and[Cu2(bib)(glu)2]n(2)(bib= 1,4-bis(2-methyl-imidazol-1-yl)butane,H2nip = 5-nitroisophthalic acid,...     

Hydrothermal Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Characteristics of Two New Isostructural Ni(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymers

Two new isostructure nickel(Ⅱ) coordination polymers, [Ni_2(5-Me-ip)(1,2-Bie)(H_2O)_2]_n(1) and [Ni2(5-Br-ip)(1,2-Bie)(H_2O)_2]n(2)(5-Me-H2 ip = 5-methylisophthalic acid, 5-Br-H2 ip = 5-mromoisophthalic acid, 1,2-Bie = 1,2-bis(imidazole)ethane), have been synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The result shows that complexes 1 and 2 crystallize in orthorhombic system, space group Pna21 with a = 16.3602(13), b = 10.1465(8), c = 21.8803(17) ?, V = 3632.1(5) ?3, Z = 4, D3 c = 1.525 g/cm, F(000) = 1728, R = 0.0292 and wR = 0.0668 for 6646 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)) for complex 1 and a = 16.409(3), b = 10.1625(17), c = 21.918(4) ?, V = 3654.9(11) ?3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.752 g/cm~3, F(000) = 1936, R = 0.0309 and wR = 0.0600 for 6809 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)) for complex 2. They both feature zigzag 2D layer structures, which are further staked along the a-axis through π···π and hydrogen interactions to form 3D supramolecular structures.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Three Novel Zn~Ⅱ-sulfonyldibenzoilate Coordination Polymers

Three coordination polymers based on the V-shaped 4,4＇-dicarboxybiphenyl sulfone （H2sdba） ligands, [Zn3（μ-OH）2（sdba）2]n·2nH2O 1, [Zn2（sdba）2（4,4＇-bipy）]n·2nH2O 2 and [Zn3（sdba）3（py）2]n·n（py）·nH2O 3 （4,4＇-bipy = 4,4＇-bipydine）, were hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. Complex 1 features the 2D planes constructed by the sdba ligands linking infinite Zn-O-C SBUs. The 4,4＇-bipy ligands in 2 bridge the Zn^II-sdba chains into interpenetrated 2D planes. The 3D network of α-Po topology in 3 is built from tri-nuclear Zn3 units with a [Zn3（OOC）6] structure. The intense blue and yellow luminescence was observed in complexes 1～3 which may result from ligand-to-metal charge transfer （LMCT）.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structure of Erbium(Ⅲ) Coordination Polymers with Two Flexible Double Betaine Ligands

1INTR0DUCTI0NLanthanidecarboxylatecomplexeshavebeenwidelystudiedt1iandm0starefoundtoexhibitavarietyofdimericorinfinitechainstructures.Recentstudiesinourlaboratoryhavedem0nstratedthattheprototypetertiaryaminebetaine(Me,N CHzC0z-)anditsderivativesareusefulinthegenerationoflanthanidecarb0xylate-likecomplexeswithnewstructuralfeaturesduetotheiroverallchargeneutralityandpossibleinclusionofvariouskindsofcounteranionsinthestructuret2~4i.Thelan-thanidecomplexesisolatedsofarhavebeenfoundtobemononu…     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Fluorescence Properties of Two Mononuclear Copper(Ⅱ) Compounds

Two new compounds,1([Cu(IDB_)2]Cl_2·2CH_3CH_2OH·2H_2O(IDB = N,N-di(2-benzimidazolylmethyl)imine]) and 2([Cu(EDTB)]·2[C_6H_4(OH)COO]·6H_2O(EDTB = N,N,N',N'-tetrakis-[(2-benzimidazolyl)methyl]-1,2-ethanediamine]),have been synthesized and their crystal structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystal 1 belongs to the triclinic system,space group P1 with a = 9.565(2),b = 9.863(2),c = 10.252(3) ?,α = 81.915,β = 88.330,γ = 87.347°,V = 956.28(40) ?3,Z = 1,F(000) = 427,D_c = 1.419 g/cm3,Mr = 817.27 and μ(MoKα) = 0.764 mm~(-1). The final R indices(I 2σ(I)): R = 0.0505,wR = 0.1417; R indices(all data): R = 0.0591,wR = 0.1525. Crystal 2 is of triclinic system,space group P1 with a = 11.487(3),b = 13.396(4),c = 17.977(5) ?,α = 73.899(5),β = 86.629(5),γ = 65.018(4)°,V = 2403.8(12) ?3,Z = 2,F(000) = 1072,D3c = 1.417 g/cm,Mr = 1025.54,μ(MoKα) = 0.528 mm~(-1). The final R indices(I 2σ(I)): R = 0.0769,w R = 0.163 2; R indices(all data): R = 0.0769,wR = 0.1632. The two compounds exhibit mononuclear structures. The copper(Ⅱ) atom of crystal 1 is six-coordinated by four nitrogen atoms of benzimidazole groups and two amine nitrogen atoms from the ligand IDB to adopt a distorted octahedral coordination geometry. The copper(Ⅱ) atom of crystal 2 is six-coordinated by four nitrogen atoms of benzimidazole groups and two amine nitrogen atoms from the ligand EDTB to show a distorted octahedral coordination geometry. Particularly,the two compounds exhibit fluorescent properties at room temperature in ethanol.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two Two-dimensional Coordination Polymers with 2,3-Dimethylpyrazine-1,4-dioxide and Thiocyanate as Mixed Bridge Ligands

Two two-dimensional coordination polymers,[Cd(μ1,3-SCN-)2(μ1,6-L)]n 1 and [Co(μ1,3-SCN-)2(μ1,6-L)]n 2,have been synthesized with 2,3-dimethylpyrazine-1,4-dioxide (L) and thiocyanate as mixed bridging ligands,and their crystal structures were determined by X-ray crystallography.Both crystals belong to monoclinic system,space group C2/c.The other crystal parameters are as follows:for complex 1:a = 9.732(3),b = 14.658(5),c = 8.811(3) (A),β =102.935(4)°,Z = 4,V = 1225.1(7)(A)3,CsHsCdN4O2S2,Mr = 368.71,Dc.-- 1.999 g/cm3,F(000) =720 andμ = 2.117 mm-1;for complex 2:a = 9.528(7),b = 14.563(11),c = 8.415(6) (A),β =102.195(9)°,V= 1141.3(14) (A)3,Z = 4,C8H8CoN4O2S2,Mr = 315.23,Dc = 1.835 g/cm3,F(000) =636 andμ = 1.863 mm-1.The two complexes show similar two-dimensional sheet structures.Along the c axis one-dimensional chains are constructed by the coordination of Cd(Ⅱ) (or Co(Ⅱ))ions with μ1,6-L bridging ligand,and the μ1,3-SCN- bridging ligands make the chains connect to each other,resulting in the formation of a two-dimensional sheet on the ac plane.     

Hydrothermal Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Characterization of Two Zinc(Ⅱ) Complexes Containing Flexible Bis(benzimidazole) Ligands

Two zinc(Ⅱ) complexes, namely, [Zn(L_1)Cl_2]_2(1) and {[Zn(L_2)(tbta)]·3H_2O}n(2)(L_1 = 1,3-bis(2-methylbenzimidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene, H2 tbta = tetrabromoterephthalic acid, L2_ = 1,3-bis(2-methylbenzimidazol-1-yl)-2-propanol), have been successfully obtained under hydrothermal conditions. Complex 1 displays a binuclear structure which is further extended into a 1D supramolecular chain through π-π stacking. Complex 2 features a 2D(4,4) network based on a L2/tbta2- double linker. The thermal stability, fluorescence properties and catalytic activities of two complexes for the degradation of methyl orange in a Fenton-like process were discussed.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two Zn(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymers Constructed with 4,4’-(Dihydroxymethylene)dibenzoic Acid

Two new isomorphous metal-organic coordination polymers, [Zn(dhmdb)(2,2'- bpy)]n 1 and [Zn(dhmdb)(1,10-phen)]n 2, have been obtained under hydrothermal reactions from 4,4'-(dihydroxymethylene)dibenzoic acid (H2dhmdb), Zn(NO3)2·6H2O and 2,2'-pyridine or 1,10- phenanthroline, respectively. Compounds 1 and 2 have been characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy, thermal analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The zigzag chains of 1 and 2 are linked into three-dimensional supramolecular networks by both O-H…O hydrogen bonds and π…π stacking interactions. Crystal data for 1: ZnC25H18N2O6, Mr = 507.78, orthorhombic, space group Pbca, a = 14.031(3), b = 10.826(2), c = 27.343(6), V = 4153.5(14)3, Z = 8, Dc = 1.624 g/cm3, F(000) = 2080, μ = 1.231 mm-1, R = 0.0699 and wR = 0.1829. Crystal data for 2: ZnC27H18N2O6, Mr = 531.80, orthorhombic, space group Pbca, a = 13.796(3), b = 10.809(2), c = 28.612(6), V = 4266.8(15)3, Z = 8, Dc = 1.656 g/cm3, F(000) = 2176, μ = 1.203 mm-1, R = 0.0454 and wR = 0.1399.     

Syntheses,Structures,and Photoluminescent Properties of Two Zn(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymers with Helical Chains Structures

Two novel coordination polymers with helical chains, {[Zn(L)(H2O)]?H2O}n(1) and {[Zn(L)(p-bix)]?3.5H2O}n(2), where H2 L = 5-(4-hydroxypyridinium-1-ylmethyl) isophthalic acid and p-bix = 1,4-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene, have been hydrothermally synthesized, and charac-terized by elemental analysis, powder X-ray diffraction(PXRD), IR, thermal gravimetric analyses(TGA) and also by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Both complexes 1 and 2 crystallize inmonoclinic, space group P21/c. Compound 1 displays a two-dimensional(2D) structure with two distinct types of helical chains; 2 shows a layered coordination polymer with two types of helical chains and features an interesting 2D→3D interdigitated architecture. Meanwhile, the luminescent properties of 1 and 2 have also been investigated in detail.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Magnetic Properties of Cobalt(Ⅱ) and Manganese(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymers Constructed from 5-(Pyridin-4-yl)Isophthalate Ligands

Two coordination polymers, namely {[Co(L)(H2O)]·H2O}n(1) and [Mn(L)(phen)]n(2, H2L = 5-(pyridin-4-yl)isophthalic acid, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline), have been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TG, magnetic properties, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. 1 belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1 with a = 7.2188(7), b = 10.0835(8), c = 10.2069(7) ?, α = 113.713(7), β = 99.490(7), γ = 104.516(8)o, V = 628.24(9) ?3, C13H11NCoO6, Mr = 336.16, Z = 2, Dc = 1.777 Mg/m3, μ(MoKα) = 1.395 mm–1, F(000) = 342, S = 1.041, the final R = 0.0381 and wR = 0.0819 for 3744 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)) and R = 0.0448 and wR = 0.0874 for all data. 2 belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P2/c with a = 12.9185(3), b = 10.4343(2), c = 31.7650(6)?, β = 101.282(2)o, V = 4199.08(13)?3, C50H30N6Mn2O8, Mr = 952.68, Z = 4, Dc = 1.507 Mg/m3, μ(MoKα) = 5.447 mm–1, F(000) = 1944, S = 1.128, the final R = 0.1003 and wR = 0.1052 for 8247 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)) and R = 0.2595 and wR = 0.2625 for all data. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies show that compound 1 features a 2D sheet structure based on a dicobalt(II) subunit, which is further extended into a 3D metal-organic supramolecular framework by O–H···O hydrogen bond. Compound 2 also possesses a 2D sheet, which is held together into a 3D supramolecular architecture via C–H···O hydrogen bond and π-π stacking interactions. Magnetic studies for compound 2 show antiferromagnetic coupling between the adjacent metal centers, with J = –11.8 cm–1 and g = 2.12 for 2.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Magnetic Properties of Mn(Ⅱ) and Co(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymers Constructed from Pyridine-tricarboxylate Ligand

Two coordination polymers, namely {[Mn(HL_1)(phen)]·4H_2O}_n(1) and [Co_2(HL_2)_2(H_2O)_2]_n(2) have been constructed hydrothermally using H_3L_1 and H_3L_2(H_3L_1 = 2-(5-carboxypyridin-2-yl)terephthalic acid, H_3L_2 = 2-(4-carboxypyridin-3-yl)terephthalic acid), phen, MnCl_2×4H_2O and CoCl_2×6H_2O. The products were isolated as stable crystalline solids and were characterized by IR spectroscopy, elemental, thermogravimetric(TGA), powder(PXRD) and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. Compound 1 features a 3D framework structure, which was topologically classified as a trinodal 4,6,6-connected net with the unique topology defined by the point symbol of(3~(10).5.6~4)4(3~(10).6.7~4)2(5.6~2.8~2.9). Compound 2 possesses a 2D metal-organic layer, which was topologically classified as a binodal 4,4-connected layer defined by the point symbol of(4~3.6~2.8). The layers are further extended into a 3D supramolecular framework via hydrogen bonds. The magnetic properties for both compounds were also investigated, indicating antiferromagnetic interactions between the adjacent metal ions.     

Two Cadmium（Ⅱ） Coordination Polymers from Flexible Bis（imidazolyl） Ligands

The hydrothermal reaction of 1,4-bis(imidazol-1-yl)butane (bimb) and 1,4-bis(2- methylimidazol-1′-yl)butane (bmib) with CdBr2-4H2O gave rise to two coordination polymers, [Cd(bimb)2Br2]n (1) and [Cd(bmib)Br2]n (2), respectively. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that 1 and 2 crystallize in the monoclinic space group P21/n and the orthorhombic space group Pccn, respectively. In 1, bimb adopts an anti-anti-anti conformation and bridges adjacent Cd(II) to form a two-dimensional (2D) network containing rhombohedral rings. The 2D layers are arranged in an offset ABCABC sequence to fill large void in the rhombohedral rings. In 2, bmib also exhibits an anti-anti-anti conformation, but it links neighboring Cd(II) into a one-dimensional (1D) chain. Br- in 1 and 2 serves as a monodentate ligand to balance charge.     

Two New Coordination Polymers Assembled with a Functionalized Ligand：Syntheses and Crystal Structures

Two new transition-metal organic coordination polymers [M(mna)2](M = Cd(1),Zn(2);mna = 2-mercaptonicotinic anion) have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction along with IR and elemental analyses.Compound 1 is generally a one-dimensional linear structure bridged through the sulfur donor of mna ligand,while 2 is a one-dimensional zigzag chain ligated via the oxygen donor of mna ligand.These compounds further result in three-dimensional structures via intermolecular π...π stacking interactions and/or hydrogen bonding interactions.The two compounds were structurally determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Complex 1 crystallizes in monoclinic space group P21/c with a = 3.730(3),b = 13.973(12),c = 12.380(11) ,β = 97.953(18)°,V = 639.0(10) 3,Z = 2,CdC12H8O4N2S2,Mr = 420.72,Dc = 2.187 g/cm3,F(000) = 412,Rint = 0.0252,T = 293(2) K,μ = 2.052 mm?1,the final R = 0.0269 and wR = 0.0586 for 1377 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I).Complex 2 belongs to monoclinic space group P21/c with a = 13.376(2),b = 12.8429(14),c = 7.4856(10) ,β = 96.190(10)°,V = 1278.5(3) 3,Z = 4,ZnC12H8O4N2S2,Mr = 373.69,Dc = 1.941 g/cm3,F(000) = 752,Rint = 0.0414,T = 293(2) K,μ = 2.264 mm?1,the final R = 0.0418 and wR = 0.0966 for 2396 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I).     

Syntheses and Characterizations of Two Copper Coordination Polymers Constructed by 4,4''''-Bipyridine

1 INTRODUCTION Self-assembly of coordination polymers fromthe basic building blocks is of considerable interestdue to their intriguing diverse architectures and po-tential applications in catalysis and advanced mater-ials, such as magnetic, optical a…     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Luminescent Properties of Lead(Ⅱ) and Cadmium(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymers Constructed from Biphenyl-2,5,3′-tricarboxylate

Two coordination polymers, namely [Pb(Hbtc)(phen)]n(1) and {[Cd3(btc)2(H2O)4]·2H2O}n(2, H3btc = biphenyl-2,5,3'-tricarboxylic acid, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline), were assembled. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies show that compound 1 possesses a zigzag chain 1D coordination network, which is further extended into a 3D supramolecular architecture via O–H···O hydrogen bonds and π-π packing interactions. Compound 2 features a 3D open framework based on a tricadmium(II) subunit, generating a trinodal 4,4,6-connected net with the 4,4,6T24 topology defined by the point symbol of(44·62)3(46·69)2. Thermal stability and luminescent properties of both compounds were studied and discussed.     

Two Interpenetrated and Polycatenated Zn(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymers: Syntheses,Structures and Luminescent Properties

Two fascinating Zn(II)entangled coordination polymers,[Zn(eoba)(bbi)]_n·nH_2O(1)and[Zn(boba)(bbi)_(1/2)]_n(2),(bbi=1,1?-(1,4-butanediyl)-bis(imidazole),H_2eoba=4,4?-(ethane-1,2-diyldioxy)-dibenzoic acid,H_2boba=4,4?-(butane-1,4-diyldioxy)-dibenzoic acid),were obtained by hydrothermal technology and characterized by elemental analysis,infrared spectrum,thermogravimetric analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.1 is a rare 2D→3D example with a 3-fold parallel interpenetration and polycatenaned architecture.2 features a scarce2D→2D example with a 3-fold parallel interpenetrating network which possesses polyrotaxane and polycatenane characters.Moreover,the luminescent properties of 1 and 2 have been discussed.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Magnetic Properties of Two New Low-dimensional Manganese (Ⅱ) Coordination Compounds

Two new low-dimensional Mn(Ⅱ) coordination compounds of Mn(H_2pimdc)_2(phen)(compound 1) and [Mn(Hpimdc)(phen)]n·nH_2O(compound 2) were synthesized, where H_3pimdc is a 2-propyl-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid and phen is 1,10-phenanthroline. Both compounds were thoroughly analyzed by X-ray single-crystal diffraction, element analysis, IR spectra, PXRD and thermal analysis. X-ray single-crystal diffraction analyses indicate that the phen ligands terminate metal ions on two sides to prevent the linkage between the neighboring metal ions into a higher dimensional structure in compounds 1 and 2. Compound 1 is constructed from mononuclear molecules which form the 1D helical supramolecular chain by N–H···O hydrogen bonds. In compound 2, Hpimdc is a tetradentate bridging ligand, which binds Mn(Ⅱ) ions to generate a single-stranded right helical chain parallel to the b axis. These 1D chains are additionally coupled by H-bonds as well as π···π stacking interactions, which formed a 3D supramolecular structure. Additionally, compound 2 demonstrated temperature-dependent magnetic susceptibility and negative value of θ(equal to –9.09 K), which is indicative of weak antiferromagnetic interactions between Mn(Ⅱ) ions.     

Syntheses and Characterizations of Two Manganese(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymers Containing Three-dimensional Interpenetrating Networks Constructed by Mixed Ligands

Two new three-dimensional coordination polymers, namely [Mn(L)(bpdc)]n(1), [Mn(L)0.5(ndc)]n(2)(L = 1,4-bis(2-methylbenzimidazole)butane, H2 bpdc = 4,4?-biphenyldicarboxylic acid, H2 ndc = 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid) have been successfully synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Two complexes were characterized by physico-chemical, spectroscopic methods and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 shows a 3D → 3D 5-fold interpenetrated network with a 4-connected uninodal dia topology. Complex 2 possesses a 3D → 3D 3-fold interpenetrating architecture with a binodal(4,5)-connected xah topology. The fluorescence and thermal properties of the title complexes were discussed.