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.     

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.     

Zero- and One-dimensional Organic-inorganic Hybrid Compounds Based on Monovacant Keggin Polyoxotungstatesa

Two new organic-inorganic hybrid mono-transition-metal-substituted polyoxometalates [Ni(2,2'-bipy)3]3[Ni(H2O)SiW11O39]·11H2O 1 and [Cu(dien)(H2O)][Cu(dien)(H2O)2]2-[CuSiW11O39]·5.5H2O 2 (2,2'-bipy = 2,2'-bipyridine, dien = diethylenetriamine) have been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, magnetic properties, and IR spectrum. Crystal data for 1: monoclinic, space group P21/n, a = 17.492(3), b = 33.481(5), c = 20.493(3) A, β = 101.894(3)°, Dc = 2.563 mg/A3, F(000) = 8440,μ = 11.454 mm-1 and Z = 4; and those for 2: monoclinic, space group P21/n, a = 11.114(3), b = 22.803(7), c = 22.468(7) A, β = 97.896(6)°, Dc = 4.036 mg/A3, F(000) = 6140,μ = 23.942 mm-1 and Z = 4. The study on the magnetic susceptibility of 2 demonstrates the presence of ferromagnetic interaction.     

DNA-binding Studies of Two Silver(I)-sulfonate Complexes Constructed by In Situ Reaction

Two silver(I)-sulfonate complexes,[Ag(NO_3)(4,4'-bipy)][Ag(HL)(4,4'-bipy)]·2H_2O(1) and[Ag(H_2O)(4,4'-bipy)][AgL(4,4'-bipy)]·2H_2O(2),have been synthesized by in situ reaction(H_2L = 2-formylbenzenesulfonic acid,4,4-bipy = 4,4-bipyridine).1 displays two parallel 1D chains expending to a 3D supramolecule by n—n interactions and O-H…O hydrogen bonds,in which the[Ag(NO_3)]or[Ag(HL)]units are joined by bridging 4,4'-bipy molecules,respectively.The interactions between the complexes and DNA were studied by means of fluorescence spectra and surface-enhanced Raman scattering(SERS) spectra.The special configuration and intercalation effects between 1 and DNA are stronger than that between 2 and DNA.     

A New 1D Iodoargentate Chain Based on Heptameric Ag_7I_(13) Building Units Templated by Transition-metalcomplex Cation: Structure,Fluorescence and Visible Light Responding Photocatalytic Property

Using transition-metal-complex cation as the structure-directing agent, a novel one-dimensional(1D) iodoargentate-based hybrid, namely, {[Co(2,2'-bipy)_3]_2(Ag_7I_(11))·3H_2O}_n(1) has been synthesized and structurally characterized. The interesting 1D(Ag_7I_(11))_n~(4n-) chain of 1 is constructed from a heptameric Ag_7I_(13) secondary building unit, in which abundant argentophilic interactions can be observed. Intermolecular C–H···π among [Co(2,2'-bipy)_3]~(2+) cations and C–H···I interactions between [Co(2,2'-bipy)_3]~(2+) cations and(Ag_7I_(11))_n~(4n-) chains contribute to the formation of a 3D network. The optical gap(2.58 eV) based on UV-Vis diffuse-reflectance measurement suggests the semiconductor nature of 1, which implies an efficient photocatalytic degradation activity on organic pollutants under visible light irradiation. As expected, 1 exhibits photocatalytic activity for the degradation of rhodamine B. The luminescence property was also studied.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,Fluorescence, Thermal Stability and Magnetic Properties of the Dinuclear Manganese(Ⅱ) Complex [Mn_2(L)_2(2,2'-bipy)_2(H_2O)_5]_2·3H_2O

A new dinuclear manganese complex [Mn2(L)2(2,2'-bipy)2(H2O)5]2·3H2O has been synthesized with Mn SO4·H2O, 2,2'-bibenzoic acid(H2L) and 2,2'-bipyridine(2,2'-bipy) in the mixed solvent ethanol and water. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P1 with a = 9.9944(10), b = 21.939(2), c = 25.628(3) ?, α = 108.429(3), β = 100.613(4), γ = 102.821(3)o, V = 4997.9(9) ?3, Dc = 1.355 g/cm3, Z = 2, F(000) = 2108, GOOF = 1.074, the R = 0.0626 and w R = 0.1531. The structure of the complex contains two [Mn2(L)2(2,2'-bipy)2] units, ten coordinated H2 O molecules and three uncoordinated H2 O molecules. The fluorescence, thermal stability and magnetic properties of the complex were investigated.     

Synthesis and Single-crystal Structure of a Silver(Ⅰ) Carboxyarylphosphonate: [Ag(H_2BCP)(4,4'-bipy)]·2H_2O

The title compound, a novel Ag(Ⅰ) carboxyarylphosphonate [Ag(H2BCP)(4,4'- bipy)]·2H2O (H3BCP = p-H2O3PCH2C6H4COOH, 4,4'-bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine), was synthesized by a hydrothermal reaction and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It belongs to monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 5.7038(11), b = 22.397(4), c = 5.602(4) ?, β = 106.26(3)°, V = 1913.4(7) 3, Z = 4, C18H20N2O7PAg, Mr = 515.20, Dc = 1.788 g/cm3, μ = 1.182 mm-1, F(000) = 1040, the final R = 0.0404 and wR = 0.1216 for 4178 observed reflections with I 2σ(Ⅰ). In the structure, the Ag(Ⅰ) cations are bridged by 4,4'-bipy to give rise to 1D chains running along the b axis. These chains are linked further by the interactions of O (from BCP ligands) and Ag atoms to yield 2D layers. Hydrogen bonding interactions and weak π-π stacking interactions between 4,4'-bipy rings assemble such adjacent layers to generate a 3D supramolecular architecture.     

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.     

A Three-dimensional Supramolecular Complex {[Co(H2btec)(2,2'-bipy)(H2O)3]·H2O}n Assembled via Hydrogen Bonding and π-π Stacking Interactions

A new cobalt compound, {[Co(H2btec)(2,2'-bipy)(H2O)3]·H2O}n (1, H4btec =1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid, 2,2'-bipy = 2,2'-bipyridine), has been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR and X-ray powder diffraction. The crystal belongs to the triclinic system, space group P-1, with a = 7.230(3), b = 11.626(5), c =14.001(6) (A), α = 108.12(0)°, β= 95.85(0)°, V= 1095.33(157)(A)3, C20H20CoN2O12, Mr= 539.31,Z=2, Dc = 1.635 g/cm3,μ = 0.855 mm-1, F(000) = 554, R = 0.0427 and wR = 0.1042 for 3883 observed reflections (Ⅰ ＞ 2σ(Ⅰ)). The title compound features a discrete molecular structure, which is connected with each other through extensive O-H…O hydrogen bonds into an intricate 3D supramolecular network. Additionally, two different patterns of π-π stacking interactions further consolidate the framework.     

Synthesis and Structure of a Manganese(Ⅱ) Complex [Mn·(p-Methoxybenzoato)_2·(2,2'-bipy)·H_2O]·(p-methoxybenzoic Acid)

The title compound,{[MnL2·(2,2'-bipy)·H2O]·(HL)},has been synthesized (HL =p-methoxybenzoic acid,2,2'-bipy = 2,2'-bipyridine) by the reaction of MnCl2·6H2O with p-methoxybenzoic and 2,2'-bipyridine in an alcohol-water solution.It crystallizes in the triclinic system,space group P1 with a = 10.1138(5),b = 11.2811(5),c = 16.2210(8)(A),a = 77.5920(10),β= 72.1890(10),γ = 66.2320(10)°,Mr = 683.56,V= 1603.65(13) (A)3,Z= 2,Dc = 1.416 g/cm3,F(000)= 710,μ =0.473 mm-1,the final R = 0.0619 and wR = 0.1571 for 4724 observed reflections with I ＞ 2σ(I).The structure determined demonstrated that it is an isomeric modification of the structure reported before.The Mn atom is six-coordinated by two N and four O atoms,forming a distorted octahedral geometry.All Mn-O and Mn-N distances range from 2.113(3)～2.410(3) (A).There also.exists a dissociative p-methoxybenzoic acid beside the octahedron.     

Hydrothermal Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two Complexes with Cyclic Dimer and 2D Network Structures of 3-Nitrophthalate and N-Donor Ligand

Two complexes, [Cd(nphth)(2,2'-bipy)(H2O)]2·2H2O(1) and [Cd(nphth)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)]n(2)(nphth = 3-nitrophthalate, 2,2'-bipy = 2,2'-bipyridine, 4,4'-bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine), were synthesized by hydrothermal reactions and structurally characterized. Complex 1 crystallizes in triclinic with space group P1, a = 0.7599(4), b = 1.0551(6), c = 1.2448(6) nm, α = 88.96(2), β = 75.40(2), γ = 76.76(2)°, V = 0.9393(9) nm3, Z = 1, Dc = 1.816 Mg/m3, F(000) = 512, μ = 1.217 mm-1, S = 0.946, the final R = 0.0238 and w R = 0.0631. Complex 2 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c, a = 0.737(5), b = 2.338(1), c = 1.0030(6) nm, β = 96.359(9)°, V = 1.803(2) nm3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.826 Mg/m3, F(000) = 984, μ = 1.260 mm-1, S = 1.016, the final R = 0.0455 and wR = 0.1007. Complex 1 exhibits a discrete cyclic binuclear structure and complex 2 possesses a 2D layer structure with cyclic binuclear unit. The fluorescent spectrum study shows that complex 1 exhibits fluorescent emission in the solid state at room temperature.     

Hydrothermal Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Luminescence Properties of Zn(Ⅱ) and Cu(Ⅱ) Complexes Based on 2,2'-((Sulfonylbis(4,1-phenylene))bis(oxy))diacetic Acid

The 2,2'-((sulfonylbis(4,1-phenylene))bis(oxy))diacetic acid(H2L) and 4,4'-bipyridine(4,4'-bipy) are employed as organic ligands to react with metal salts to obtain two new metal-organic frameworks(MOFs), namely [M2L2(4,4'-bipy)](M = Zn(1), Cu(2)). They have been successfully synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction reveals that two complexes are isostructural and crystallize in orthorhombic system with space group Pbcn. All L^2- ligands bridge metal ions to form an infinite 1D Z-shaped chain along the a axis. Then through 4,4'-bipy, contiguous Z-shaped chains are linked to form a 2D layer structure. The luminescent studies of the H2L ligand and complex 1 in the solid state and thermogravimetric analyses(TGA) of two complexes are 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.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Luminescent Property of [Zn(C12H9O3)2(C10H8N2)]n·nH2O

Under hydrothermal condition, the reaction of 2-naphthoxyacetic acid with ZnCl2 and 4,4'-bipyridine (4,4'-bipy)has afforded a new Zn(Ⅱ) compound,[Zn(C12H9O3)2(C10H8N2)]n·nH2O1, which was structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal is of monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 7.7335(2), b = 19.3834(4), c = 20.1707(4) (A), β =104.9830(10)°, V = 2920.82(11) A3, C34H28ZnN2O7, Mr = 641.95, Z = 4, Dc = 1.460 g/cm3, μ = 0.895 mm-1, F(000) = 1328, R = 0.0406 and wR = 0.0876 for 4417 observed reflections (Ⅰ>2σ(Ⅰ)). Complex 1 consists of one-dimensional zigzag chains deriving from Zn(C12H9O3)2 units linked by 4,4'-bipy ligands, and lattice water molecules decorate between the chains. Non-covalent interactions, such as hydrogen-bonding and aromatic π-π interactions, lead to the formation of a 3D network structure. The thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and luminescent property for 1 have also been studied in this paper.     

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.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Properties of a Europium Complex with 3-Iodobenzoic Acid and 2,2′-Bipyridine

The complex [Eu(3-IBA)3·2,2'-bipy]2 was synthesized from 3-iodobenzoic acid (3-HIBA), 2,2'-bipyridine (2,2'-bipy) and EuCl3·6H2O by hydrothermal synthesis, and its crystal structure was determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. It is of triclinic, space group P, with a = 10.958(2), b = 12.311(3), c = 12.556(3) (A), α = 81.549(3), β = 82.404(4), γ = 78.348(3)°, Mr = 1049.15, V = 1631.7(6) (A)3, Z = 1, Dc = 2.135 g/cm3, F(000) = 980, λ(MoKα) = 0.71073 A, μ(MoKα) = 4.804 mm-1, the final R = 0.0329 and wR = 0.0723 for 4640 observed reflections with I ＞ 2σ(I). The Eu(Ⅲ) ion is eight-coordinated and two Eu(Ⅲ) ions are held together by four 3-iodobenzoate groups in the bidentate bridging mode. The complex was characterized by DTA-TG, IR, UV and fluorescence spectra.     

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.     

Solvothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Electrochemical Property of Complex [Co(p-MBA)2(2,2'-bipy)(H2O)]·(H2O)

One novel complex [Co(p-MBA)2(2,2'-bipy)(H2O)]·(H2O) has been synthesized by the reaction of p-methylbenzoic acid with 2,2'-bipyridine in the solvent mixture of water and methanol. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group P-1 with a=0.70479(14), b=1.1211(2), c=1.6718(3) nm, α=103.806(3), β=90.795(3), γ=104.207(3)°, V=1.2399(4) nm3, Mr=512.41, Dc=1.373 g/cm3, Z=2, F(000)=532, μ=0.733 mm-1, R=0.0432 and wR=0.0957. The crystal structural analysis shows that the cobalt atom is coordinated with three oxygen atoms from two p-methylbenzoic acids and one water molecule and two nitrogen atoms from one 2,2'-bipyridine,forming a distorted square-pyramidal coordination geometry. The cyclic voltammetry behavior of the complex is also reported.     

Solvothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Electrochemical Property of Complex [Co(p-MBA)2(2,2''-bipy)(H2O)]·(H2O)

One novel complex [Co(p-MBA)2(2,2'-bipy)(H2O)]·(H2O) has been synthesized by the reaction of p-methylbenzoic acid with 2,2'-bipyridine in the solvent mixture of water and methanol. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group P-1 with a=0.70479(14), b=1.1211(2), c=1.6718(3) nm, α=103.806(3), β=90.795(3), γ=104.207(3)°, V=1.2399(4) nm3, Mr=512.41, Dc=1.373 g/cm3, Z=2, F(000)=532, μ=0.733 mm-1, R=0.0432 and wR=0.0957. The crystal structural analysis shows that the cobalt atom is coordinated with three oxygen atoms from two p-methylbenzoic acids and one water molecule and two nitrogen atoms from one 2,2'-bipyridine,forming a distorted square-pyramidal coordination geometry. The cyclic voltammetry behavior of the complex is also reported.     

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.