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 and Crystal Structure of [{Mn(IBG)(2,2'-bipy)(H_2O)}·4H_2O]_n

A novel MnⅡ complex [{Mn(IBG)(2,2'-bipy)(H2O)}·4H2O]n 1(H2IBG=isophtha-loylbisglycine and 2,2'-bipy = 2,2'-bipyridine) has been synthesized and characterized by singlecrystal X-ray diffraction,elemental analysis,IR spectra and thermogravimetric analysis.It crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P21/n,with a=13.667(2),b=14.045(2),c=14.195(2),β=101.483(3)°,V=2670.1(7)3,Z=4,C22H26N4O11Mn,Mr=577.41,Dc=1.436 g/cm3,F(000)=1196.0,μ(MoKα)=0.558 mm-1,the final R=0.0578 and wR=0.1460 for 2974 observed reflections with I2σ(I).In the structure,the MnⅡ atom is coordinated in a distorted octahedral environment arranged by one water molecule,one 2,2'-bipy ligand and two IBG ligands.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Antibacterial Activities of Cobalt(Ⅱ) and Manganese(Ⅱ) Complexes with Schiff Base Ligand Derived from Tryptamine

Two new mononuclear complexes, namely [Co(L)_2](1) and [Mn(L)_2](2)(HL = N-(3-methylsalicylidene)tryptamine), have been synthesized by the reactions of the ligand with cobalt acetate or manganese acetate in anhydrous ethanol. The crystal structures of the complexes were characterized by IR spectrum, elemental analysis, PXRD and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Complex 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c, with a = 23.146(2), b = 9.4864(10), c = 13.9261(15) ?, β = 102.898(2)°, V = 2980.6(5) ?3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.367 g/cm3, F(000) = 1284 and μ = 0.616 mm-1. Complex 2 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/n, with a = 14.807(11), b = 13.118(10), c = 16.663(13) ?, β = 111.237(14)°, V = 3017(4) ?3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.342 g/cm~3, F(000) = 1276 and μ = 0.477 mm-1. The units of complex 1 are linked by intermolecular N–H···π hydrogen bonds into infinite 1D chains, which are further extended into a 3D supramolecular structure by a series of π···π stacking interactions. The units of complex 2 are linked by intermolecular N–H···π hydrogen bonds and C–H···π hydrogen bonds into an infinite 3D supramolecular structure. Meanwhile, the antibacterial activities of the ligand and its complexes have been tested against four kinds of bacteria. The results show that the three compounds all have excellent antibacterial activities and that 1 and 2 possess stronger inhibiting effects against the bacteria than the Schiff base.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Luminescent Property of a Ag(Ⅰ) Coordination Polymer with a 3D Sandwich-like Framework

A new coordination polymer,{[Ag_2(bpp)_2(H_2O)_2]·bpdc·3H_2O}_n,derived from the ligand biphenyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid(H_2bpdc),has been obtained through a hydrothermal technique(bpp = l,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane).Its single-crystal structure has been characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,powder XRD,FT-IR,TGA and elemental analysis techniques.The single-crystal X-ray diffraction reveals that complex 1 consists of 1D infinite[Ag(bpp)(H_2O)]_n~(n+)cationic chains,2D anionic layer constructed by bpdc anions and free water which provide charge compensation in the crystal structure.The 1D infinite[Ag(bpp)(H_2O)]_n~(n+) cationic chains and 2D anionic layer are further stacked in-ABAB- fashion through intermolecular H-bonding to form a 3D sandwich-like framework.In addition,the luminescent property of complex 1 in the solid state at room temperature was investigated.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Magnetic Properties of Novel Three-dimensional Frameworks [Mn(PDC)H2O]n

A novel coordination polymer, [Mn(PDC)H2O]n (1) (H2PDC＝pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid), has been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and single crystal X-ray diffraction. X-ray single crystal structural analyses revealed that two-dimensional frameworks were formed, and further assembled into a three-dimensional supramolecular structure bridged by PDC ligands. Moreover, the magnetic study of complex 1 shows weak antiferromagnetic interaction between the neighboring Mn(II) centers within the chains and even weak ferromagnetic interactions between the Mn(II) centers in different chains.     

Synthesis and Characterization of a New 2D Ca(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer Containing 1D Calcium-oxygen Chains

A new 2D Ca(Ⅱ) coordination polymer, [Ca(H2btc)(H2O)2]n(1, H4 btc = biphenyl-3,3',5,5'-tetracarboxylic acid), has been synthesized using the hydrothermal method and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR, thermogravimetric analysis, and photoluminescent analysis. Complex 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 17.5676(15), b = 11.4496(8), c = 7.6197(8)A, β = 102.787(2)o, V = 1494.6(2) A3, Z = 4, D3 c = 1.797 Mg·m-, μ = 0.483 mm-1, F(000) = 832, the final R = 0.0348 and wR = 0.0915 for 1521 observed reflections with I 2σ(I). Complex 1 has a 2D network containing 1D calcium-oxygen chains. These 2D networks are further connected by O–H···O hydrogen bonding interactions to generate a 3D supramolecular structure.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Magnetic and Water-induced Reversible Transformation Properties of {[Ni(IBG)(μ-H_2O)(H_2O)_2]·2H_2O}_n

A novel NiⅡ complex {[Ni(IBG)(μ-H2O)(H2O)2]·2H2O}n 1(H2IBG = isophthaloylbisglycine) has been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,elemental analysis,IR spectra,and thermogravimetric analysis.It crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P2/c with a = 15.40(2),b = 6.960(10),c = 7.865(11) ,β = 90.32(3)o,V = 843(2) 3,Z = 2,C12H18NiN2O11,Mr = 424.99,Dc = 1.675 g/cm3,F(000) = 440,μ(MoKα) = 1.214 mm-1,the final R = 0.0514 and wR = 0.1247 for 1078 observed reflections with I 2σ(I).In the structure,each NiⅡcenter is situated in the center of a rather regular octahedron.Moreover,thermal stability has been studied and magnetic measurements show antiferromagnetic interactions for this complex.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Magnetic Properties of Ni(Ⅱ) and Mn(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymers Constructed from 5-(2'-Carboxylphenyl) Nicotate and 2,2'-Biimidazole

Two coordination polymers, namely {[Ni(cpna)(H2biim)(H2O)]·H2O}n(1) and {[Mn(cpna)(H2biim)]·H2O}n(2)(H2cpna = 5-(2'-carboxylphenyl) nicotic acid, H2biim = 2,2'-biimidazole),have been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TG, magnetic properties, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 exhibits a one- dimensional(1D) step-like chain structure, which further builds a three-dimensional(3D) supramolecular architecture via O–H···O and N–H···O hydrogen-bonding and π-π stacking interactions. Compound 2 possesses a one-dimensional(1D) double chain structure, which is further assembled into a 3D supramolecular framework by N–H···O hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking interactions. Magnetic susceptibility measurement indicates that compound 1 shows a weak antiferromagnetic coupling between the nearest Ni(II) centers, with g = 2.11 and J = –1.87 cm–1.     

Two New Copper(Ⅱ) Complexes with p-Cyanobenzoic Acid: Synthesis,Crystal Structures and Properties

The complexes of [Cu(bpy)(H2O)(CBA)2]n 1 and [Cu(phen)(H2O)(CBA)2]·H2O 2 based on p-cyanobenzoic acid(HCBA) have been synthesized in aqueous ethanolic solution at room temperature. The single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies demonstrated that complex 1 crystallizes in orthorhombic and complex 2 is of triclinic system. The results indicate the complex 1 shows a 1D chain structure bridged by two carboxylic oxygen atoms from CBA–, and complex 2 is a mononuclear structure. Through intermolecular hydrogen bonding and π...π stacking interactions, the complexes are assembled into supramolecular structures. Complex 1 has been characterized by magnetic measurements. The magnetic measurement indicates that weak ferromagnetic interaction(zJ= 0.038(5)) between the Cu2+ ions is dominant in the structure. The IR spectrum and results of thermal and elemental analyses are also presented.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Manganese(II) Coordination Polymer with 1,1′-Biphenyl-2,2′,6,6′-tetracarboxyl Acid and 2,2′:6,2′′-Terpyridine Ligands

The title compound {[Mn(H2BPTC)(tpy)(H2O)]·(H2O)3}n (1, H4BPTC = 1,1′- biphenyl-2,2′,6,6′-tetracarboxylic acid, tby = 2,2′:6,2′′-terpyridine) has been synthesized by the hydrothermal reaction, and its structure was determined by X-ray diffraction and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum and thermogravimetric analysis. The crystal is of monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 10.971(2), b = 20.776(4), c = 14.332(3) , β = 109.25(3)o, MnC31H27N3O12, Mr = 688.50, V = 3084.1(10) 3, Dc = 1.483 g/cm3, F(000) = 1420, μ = 0.498 mm-1, S = 1.066 and Z = 4. The final refinement gave R = 0.0447 and wR = 0.1103 for 5107 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The title complex has a {[Mn(H2BPTC)(tpy)(H2O)]}n chain structure, and the hydrogen bonding interactions make it more stable. Each chain is further connected to the adjacent ones through π···π, C-H···π and rich hydrogen bonds to form a metal-organic coordination polymer.     

A New Co(Ⅱ) Coordination Compound Constructed by Tripyridyltriazole and Pyromellitic Acid:Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Antifungal Activity

A new coordination compound, [Co(L~(223))_2(H_2O)_2]·H_2pm(1, L~(223) = 3,4-bis(2-pyridyl)-5-(3-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazole and H4 pm = pyromellitic acid), has been synthesized. The structure of complex 1 has been characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction, elemental analysis, IR spectrum analysis and thermogravimetric analysis. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that complex 1 belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1 with a = 10.2470(8), b = 10.2879(9), c = 10.2951(11) ?, α = 109.398(2), β = 97.6590(10), γ = 95.3260(10)°, V = 1003.60(16) ?3, Z = 1, Dc = 1.565 g/cm~3, μ = 0.508 mm~(-1), Mr = 945.73, F(000) = 485, the final R = 0.0562 and w R = 0.0783 with I 2σ(I). Two L223 as chelating ligands link one Co(II) ion to form a 0D motif. Furthermore, the 0D motifs are linked into a 2D coordination pattern with hydrogen bonds. In addition, the antifungal effects of the ligand and the complex were evaluated by the disc diffusion method against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Penz. 1 represents antifungal activity with high levels of inhibitory potency which is larger than the corresponding ligand.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Antifungal Activity of a New Ho(Ⅲ) Complex Based on 4,4?-Dicarboxybiphenyl Sulfone

A new lanthanide coordination polymer, [Ho(sba)(H_2O)_2(DMF)_2]×H_2O×DMF×Cl(1) based on the versatile ligand H2sba(H2sba = 4,4?-dicarboxybiphenyl sulfone), was prepared and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction indicates that complex 1 belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1 with a = 10.6942(6), b = 11.8452(7), c = 13.1814(8) ?, α = 94.854(2), b = 96.649(2), γ = 91.663(2)o, V = 1651.30(17) ?3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.565 g·cm~(-3), μ = 2.597 mm~(-1), Mr = 777.98, F(000) = 780, the final R = 0.0446 and w R = 0.1116 with I 2s(I). In the title complex, the Ho(III) ions exhibit 1D ∞-like double chains. The DMF molecules not only make the structure more stable, but also act as hydrogen bond acceptors making the 1D double chains into a three-dimensional(3D) supramolecular framework. In addition, the antifungal effects of the ligand, metal salt and Ho(III) complex have also been studied by the disc diffusion method against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Penz. It was found that the antifungal activity of complex 1 was better than the corresponding ligand and the metal salt. Complex 1 has potential applications in the antifungal activity.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Water-induced Reversible Crystal-to-amorphous Transformation Property of [{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H_2O)_2}·3H_2O]_n

A novel NiII complex [{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2}·3H2O]n 1 (H2IBG = isophthaloylbisglycine and 4,4'-bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine) has been synthesized and characterized by singlecrystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR spectra and thermogravimetric analysis. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P2/c with a = 15.5420(7), b = 22.4344(1), c = 8.3455(5), β = 101.538(3)o, V = 2670.1(7)3, Z = 4, C22H32N4NiO13, Mr = 619.23, Dc = 1.443 g/cm3, F(000) = 1296.0, μ(MoKα) = 0.750 mm-1, the final R = 0.0570 and wR = 0.1445 for 2296 observed reflections with I 2σ(I). In the structure, the NiII metal center is coordinated in an octahedral environment arranged by two water molecules, two carboxylate oxygen atoms and two nitrogen atoms from two 4,4'-bipy ligands. Thermal decomposition and powder X-ray diffraction results indicate that the transformation from the crystal form, [{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2}·3H2O]n, to the amorphous powder, Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2, is reversible, so the latter form may be utilized as an absorbing agent for water and water vapor.     

A 3D Nickel(Ⅱ) Complex Constructed by Bis(2-dimethylaminoethyl) Ether: Solvothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Catalytic Properties

Treatment of bis(2-dimethylaminoethyl) ether(BDMAE) with nickel acetate afforded a novel 3D nickel(Ⅱ) complex [Ni(BDMAE)(H_2O)_3·(CH_3COO)_2·(H_2O)_2] under solvothermal conditions. Its crystal structure was characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum, PXRD and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The complex belongs to the orthorhombic system, space group C2221 with a=8.823(2), b=13.932(3), c=17.563(4) ?, V=2158.9(8) ?~3, Z=4, C_(12)H_(36)N_2NiO_(10), Mr=427.14, Dc=1.314 g/cm~3, F(000)=920 and μ=0.944 mm~(-1). Single-crystal X-ray diffraction reveals that the mononuclear nickel(Ⅱ) ion is six-coordinated to one oxygen, two nitrogen atoms of the BDMAE ligand and three oxygen atoms of coordinated water molecules. The complex exhibits a 3D supramolecular structure through a variety of intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bonding interactions. In addition, the complex has been investigated for catalytic properties towards the Henry reaction of nitromethane with p-nitrobenzaldehyde, and the results indicated that the 1-p-nitrophenyl-2-nitroethanol product was obtained in excellent yield under optimum conditions with the complex as the catalyst.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New Zinc(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer Assembled by 4-Nitrophthalic Acid and Bis(imidazol) Ligands

A new complex [Zn(4-nph)(bib)]_(2n)·nH_2O(1) has been obtained by the reaction of metal(Zn(Ⅱ)),1,4-bis(imidazol-1-yl)-butane(bib) with 4-nitrophthalic acid(4-H_(2nph)).The crystal structure of 1 has been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.Compound 1 is of triclinic system,space group P1 with a = 10.3251,b = 12.4503,c = 16.6497 ?,α = 88.487(3),β = 72.529(3),γ = 79.991(3)°,V = 2009.8(5) ?~3 and Mr = 945.47.Complex 1 shows a three-dimensional(3 D) framework.Moreover,through intermolecular hydrogen bonds,compound 1 is assembled into a supramolecular structure.The thermal stability and luminescent properties of 1 are also investigated.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Di-μ_2-phenolic Bridged Binuclear Manganese(Ⅲ) Schiff Base Complex

A new complex [Mn(L)(NCS)]2·0.5CH3CN (H2L = N,N'-bis(chlorosalicylidene)-1,2-diaminoethane) has been synthesized,and its structure (C70H51Cl8Mn4N13O8S4,Mr = 1833.84) was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system,space group C2/c with a = 25.883(2),b = 12.3320(13),c = 13.5951(16) ,β = 112.906(2),V = 3997.2(7) 3,Z = 2,Dc = 1.524 g/cm3,μ(MoKα) = 1.050mm-1,F(000) = 1852,S = 1.098,the final R = 0.0630 and wR = 0.1847 for 2542 reflections with Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ). The centrosymmetric title complex contains a dimer in which two distorted octahedral Mn(Ⅲ) centers are bridged equatorially by phenolic oxygen of the Schiff base ligand. The units of the complex are linked via weak C-H···N hydrogen bonds,leading to the formation of 1D chains along the b axis. The weak π-π packing interactions and weak intermolecular C(3)-H(3)···N(3) hydrogen bonds stabilize the crystal structure.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and DNA-Binding Property of a Mn(Ⅱ) Complex Based on 5-(Tri-fluoromethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic Acid

A new complex Mn(Htpc)_2(H_2O)_2(1, Htpc = 5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TG and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. 1 belongs to triclinic system, space group P■ with a = 5.0885(10), b = 6.5574(13), c = 14.016(3) ?, β = 90.67(3)o, V = 436.34(17) ?~3, Z = 1, D_c = 1.793 g·cm~(-3), μ = 0.855 mm~(-1), Mr = 471.18, F(000) = 235, the final R = 0.0454 and wR = 0.1134 for 1998 observed reflections with I 2σ(I). The Mn(Ⅱ) ion is coordinated by two N and two O atoms from two Htpc as well as two O atoms from two coordinated water molecules, forming a 0D motif with distorted octahedral coordinate geometry. The adjacent 0D units are linked into 1D chains through hydrogen bond O(1W)–H(1 WB)···O(2), and via the O(1 W)–H(1 WA)···O(1) hydrogen bond the neighboring 1D chains are connected into a 2D supramolecular layer. Moreover, the interactions between the ligand and its complex with CT-DNA were studied by EtBr fluorescence probe, which suggested that these compounds bind to CT-DNA through an intercalation mode. The binding constants were 0.41 and 0.64 for Htpc and complex 1, respectively. It indicates that the interaction between complex 1 and CT-DNA is stronger than Htpc.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Binuclear Complex: [Cu2(phen)2(ip)(Hip)2]·4H2O

A binuclear complex [Cu2(phen)2(ip)(Hip)2]·4H2O has been synthesized by the reaction of Cu(CH3COO)2·H2O, phen(1,10-phenanthroline) and isophthalic acid (H2ip) under hydrothermal condition. Elemental analysis, IR spectra and X-ray single-crystal diffraction were carried out to determine the composition and crystal structure. Crystal data for this complex: monoclinic, space group C2/c, a = 19.214(3), b = 10.6973(14), c = 22.567(3) (A), β = 105.081(2)°,C24H19N2O8Cu, Mr= 526.95, Z = 8, F(000) = 2160, V= 4478.6(10)(A)3, Dc = 1.563 g/cm3, μ = 1.030mm-1, -24≤h≤16, -13 ≤k≤ 13, -28≤l≤28, R = 0.0369 and wR = 0.0819 for 4615 (Rint = 1.0357)independent reflections and 3290 observed ones (I＞ 2σ(Ⅰ)). Structural analysis shows that coordination geometry of Cu(Ⅱ) is a planar square, and the title complex exhibits a 2-D framework supramolecular structure by hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking interactions.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Bimetallic Cyanide-bridged Complex Derived from Manganese(Ⅲ) Schiff-base Complex and Pentacyanidonitrosylferrate(Ⅱ) Building Blocks

A new cyanide-bridged bimetallic assembly [Mn(3-meosalpn)(H2O)]2[Fe(CN)5NO](1) was obtained by the reaction of [Fe(CN)5NO]2-with [Mn(3-meosalpn)]+,and characterized by elemental analysis,IR and single-crystal X-ray structure analysis.The complex crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group P21/c with a = 12.992(5),b = 13.274(6),c = 14.644(6) ,β = 115.198(4)o,V = 2285.2(16)3,Z = 2,C43H44FeMn2N10O11,Mr = 1042.61,Dc = 1.515 g/cm3,F(000) = 1072,μ = 0.928 mm-1,S = 1.052,the final R = 0.0347 and wR = 0.0957 for 17377 observed reflections(Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ)).X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis reveals that 1 has a trinuclear molecular structure,in which the two [Mn(3-meosalpn)(H2O)]+ cations are linked by the central [Fe(CN)5NO]2-anion via two trans CN-groups.Furthermore,the two [Mn(3-meo-salpn)(H2O)]+ cations and [Fe(CN)5NO]2-anion are connected into a one-dimensional zigzag chain through hydrogen bonding interactions.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Antitumor Activity of a Novel Zn(Ⅱ) Complex with 2-(Nicotinoyloxy)acetic Acid Ligand

A novel Zn(Ⅱ) complex, [ZnL_2(H_2O)_4]·H_2O(1, HL = 2-(nicotinoyloxy)acetic acid), was synthesized using Zn(OAc)_2·2H_2O and 2-(nicotinoyloxy)acetic acid as raw materials. Its structure has been elucidated by elemental analysis, IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The structural analysis revealed that complex 1 crystallizes in triclinic, space group P1 and the Zn(Ⅱ) atom is six-coordinated with two N atoms from two different 2-(nicotinoyloxy)acetate anion ligands and four O atoms from coordinated water molecules. Complex 1 forms a 3D network structure by O–H···O hydrogen bonds. The antitumor activities of 2-(nicotinoyloxy)acetic acid ligand and its Zn(Ⅱ) complex were evaluated against human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells, human hepatoma SMMC-7721 cells and human colon carcinoma Wi Dr cells.