Zu den Kristallstrukturen der Übergangsmetall(II)‐Dodekahydro‐closo‐Dodekaborat‐Hydrate Cu(H2O)5,5[B12H12]·2,5 H2O und Zn(H2O)6[B12H12]·6 H2O

On the Crystal Structures of the Transition‐Metal(II) Dodecahydro‐closo‐Dodecaborate Hydrates Cu(H₂O)_5.5[B₁₂H₁₂]·2.5 H₂O and Zn(H₂O)₆[B₁₂H₁₂]·6 H₂O By neutralization of an aqueous solution of the free acid (H₃O)₂[B₁₂H₁₂] with basic copper(II) carbonate or zinc carbonate, blue lath‐shaped single crystals of the octahydrate Cu[B₁₂H₁₂]·8 H₂O (≡ Cu(H₂O)_5.5[B₁₂H₁₂]·2.5 H₂O) and colourless face‐rich single crystals of the dodecahydrate Zn[B₁₂H₁₂]·12 H₂O (≡ Zn(H₂O)₆[B₁₂H₁₂]·6 H₂O) could be isolated after isothermic evaporation. Copper(II) dodecahydro‐closo‐dodecaborate octahydrate crystallizes at room temperature in the monoclinic system with the non‐centrosymmetric space group Pm (Cu(H₂O)_5.5[B₁₂H₁₂]·2.5 H₂O: a = 768.23(5), b = 1434.48(9), c = 777.31(5) pm, β = 90.894(6)°; Z = 2), whereas zinc dodecahydro‐closo‐dodecaborate dodecahydrate crystallizes cubic in the likewise non‐centrosymmetric space group F23 (Zn(H₂O)₆[B₁₂H₁₂]·6 H₂O: a = 1637.43(9) pm; Z = 8). The crystal structure of Cu(H₂O)_5.5[B₁₂H₁₂]·2.5 H₂O can be described as a monoclinic distortion variant of the CsCl‐type arrangement. As characteristic feature the formation of isolated [Cu₂(H₂O)₁₁]⁴⁺ units as a condensate of two corner‐linked Jahn‐Teller distorted [Cu(H₂O)₆]²⁺ octahedra via an oxygen atom of crystal water can be considered. Since “zeolitic” water of hydratation is also present, obviously both classical H–O^δ?···^+δH–O and non‐classical B–H^δ?···^+δH–O hydrogen bonds play a significant role for the stabilization of the structure. A direct coordinative influence of the quasi‐icosahedral [B₁₂H₁₂]^2? anions on the Cu²⁺ cations has not been determined. The zinc compound Zn(H₂O)₆[B₁₂H₁₂]·6 H₂O crystallizes in a NaTl‐type related structure. Two crystallographically different [Zn(H₂O)₆]²⁺ octahedra are present, which only differ in their relative orientation within the packing of the [B₁₂H₁₂]^2? anions. The stabilization of the crystal structure takes place mainly via H–O^δ?···^+δH–O hydrogen bonds, since again the hydrogen atoms of the [B₁₂H₁₂]^2? anions have no direct coordinative influence on the Zn²⁺ cations.     

Two Heteroleptic Zinc(II) Complexes: [Zn(phen)(C9H15O6)2] and [Zn2(phen)2(H2O)2(C10H16O4)2] · 3H2O

Reactions of a freshly prepared Zn(OH)_2‐2x(CO₃)x · yH₂O precipitate, phenanthroline with azelaic and sebacic acid in CH₃OH/H₂O afforded [Zn(phen)(C₉H₁₅O₄)₂] ( 1 ) and [Zn₂(phen)₂(H₂O)₂(C₁₀H₁₆O₄)₂] · 3H₂O ( 2 ), respectively. They were structurally characterized by X‐ray diffraction methods. Compound 1 consists of complex molecules [Zn(phen)(C₉H₁₅O₄)₂] in which the Zn atoms are tetrahedrally coordinated by two N atoms of one phen ligand and two O atoms of different monodentate hydrogen azelaato groups. Intermolecular C(alkyl)‐H···π interactions and the intermolecular C(aryl)‐H···O and O‐H···O hydrogen bonds are responsible for the supramolecular assembly of the [Zn(phen)(C₉H₁₅O₄)₂] complexes. Compound 2 is built up from crystal H₂O molecules and the centrosymmetric binuclear [Zn₂(phen)₂(H₂O)₂(C₁₀H₁₆O₄)₂] complex, in which two [Zn(phen)(H₂O)]²⁺ moieties are bridged by two sebacato ligands. Through the intermolecular C(alkyl)‐H···O hydrogen bonds and π‐π stacking interactions, the binuclear complex molecules are assembled into layers, between which the lattice H₂O molecules are sandwiched. Crystal data: ( 1 ) C2/c (no. 15), a = 13.887(2), b = 9.790(2), c = 22.887(3)Å, β = 107.05(1)°, U = 2974.8(8)ų, Z = 4; ( 2 ) P1¯ (no. 2), a = 8.414(1), b = 10.679(1), c = 14.076(2)Å, α = 106.52(1)°, β = 91.56(1)°, γ = 99.09(1)°, U = 1193.9(2)ų, Z = 1.     

Synthesis,Structure, Photoluminescence,and Theoretical ­Calculation of an rtl‐type Zinc(II) Compound with Linear Trinuclear [Zn3(COO)4(μ2‐H2O)2] Subunits

The zinc(II) coordination polymer [Zn₃(BPT)₂(μ₂‐H₂O)₂(H₂O)₂]_n · n(DMA) ( 1 ) (H₃BPT = biphenyl‐3,4′,5‐tricarboxylic acid, DMA = N,N′‐dimethylactamide) was obtained by the solvothermal reaction of H₃BPT with Zn(NO₃)₂ in DMA/H₂O mixed solvent. Single crystal X‐ray analysis reveals that compound 1 has a complicated 3D framework containing linear trinuclear [Zn₃(COO)₄(μ₂‐H₂O)₂] clusters as building subunits, which can be simplified into a (3,6)‐connected rtl topological network with the Schläfli symbol {4.6²}₂{4².6¹⁰.8³}. The calculated results of total and partial density of states (DOS) indicate that the luminescence of 1 mainly originates from intraligand charge transfer.     

一个新颖的由Zn配合物修饰的Keggin型钴钨酸盐：[Zn(2,2’-bipy)3]3{[Zn(2,2’-bipy)2(H2O)]2 [HCoW12O40] 2 }.H2O

通过水热合成技术,一个新颖的基于Zn配合物修饰的Keggin型钴钨酸的有机-无机杂化化合物：[Zn(2,2’-bipy)3]3{[Zn(2,2’-bipy)2(H2O)]2 [HCoW12O40] 2 }.H2O已经被合成,化合物通过红外光谱、热重分析和单晶X-射线衍射进行了表征。单晶X-射线衍射的结果显示标题化合物是由一个单支撑的{[Zn(2,2’-bipy)2(H2O)]2 [HCoW12O40] 2}6-多阴离子,三个[Zn(2,2’-bipy)3]2+阳离子和一个水分子构成。有趣的是[Zn(1)(2,2’-bipy)3]2+阳离子通过氢键连接在一起形成螺旋链。另外标题化合物在空气中是稳定的,并且在室温下显示了强的荧光。     

Preparation,Crystal Structure and Vibrational Spectra of Ca2P2O6·2H2O and [Ca(H2O)3(H2P2O6)]·0.5(C12H24O6)·H2O

The calcium salts Ca₂P₂O₆ · 2H₂O ( 1 ) and [Ca(H₂O)₃(H₂P₂O₆)] · 0.5(C₁₂H₂₄O₆) · H₂O ( 2 ) were prepared and structurally characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pbca and compound 2 in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n. The crystal structure of compound 1 consists of chains of edge‐sharing [CaO₇] polyhedra linked by hypodiphosphate(IV) anions to form a three‐dimensional network. The crystal structure of compound 2 consists of alternated layers of crown ether and water molecules and respective ionic units. Within the layers of ionic units the Ca²⁺ cations are octahedrally coordinated by three monodentate dihydrogenhypodiphosphate(IV) anions and three water molecules. The IR/Raman spectra of the title compounds were recorded and interpreted, especially with respect to the [P₂O₆]^4– and [H₂P₂O₆]^2– groups. The phase purity of 2 was verified by powder diffraction measurements.     

Synthesis and Characterization of a Two‐Dimensional Zinc Phosphite,Zn3(tren)(HPO3)3·xH2O (x ≈ 0.5; tren = tris(2‐aminoethyl)amine)

A new zinc phosphite with the formula Zn₃(tren)(HPO₃)₃·xH₂O (x≈0.5) has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by FTIR, elemental analysis, powder X‐ray diffraction, single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis and its fluorescent spectrum. The compound crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group (No.2), a = 10.1188(9) Å, b = 10.4194(9) Å, c = 10.5176(9) Å, α = 60.763(2)°, β = 70.6150(10)°, γ = 80.725(2)°, V = 912.77(14) ų, Z = 2. The structure consists of double crankshaft chains, which are linked by Zn‐O‐P bonds to form 8‐ and 12‐membered channels along the [100] direction. The claw‐like Zn‐centered complexes of Zn(N₄C₆H₁₈) as the supported templates, hang into the 12‐MR channels through Zn‐O‐P linkages with framework.     

Ein lamellarer Schichtverband auf der Grundlage von Wasserstoffbrücken und π‐Stapelung: Kristallstruktur des Lithiumkomplexes [Li{C6H4(SO2)2N}(H2O)3] und ein Vergleich mit anderen Metall(I)‐benzol‐1, 2‐di(sulfonyl)amiden

The title complex, obtained by treating ortho‐benzenedisulfonimide (HZ) with LiOH in aqueous solution, has been characterized by low‐temperature X‐ray diffraction (triclinic, space group P&1macr;, Z' = 1). The lithium cation is bonded to one sulfonyl oxygen atom and three water molecules in a distorted tetrahedral configuration [Li‐O 189.3(3)‐201.2(3) pm, O‐Li‐O 98.5(2)‐123.2(2)?]. The zero‐dimensional [Li(Z)(H₂O)₃] complexes, which display an intramolecular O(W)‐H···O hydrogen bond, are cross‐linked via five O(W)‐H···O/N/O(W) interactions and a remarkably short C‐H···O bond (H···O 217 pm, C‐H···O 170?) to form a two‐dimensional assembly comprising an internal polar lamella of metal cations, (SO₂)₂N groups and water molecules, and hydrophobic peripheral regions consisting of protruding benzo groups. In the packing, alternate carbocycles drawn from adjacent layers set up a π‐stacking array of parallel aromatic rings (intercentroid distances 349 and 369 pm, cycle spacings 331 and 336 pm). In a short survey, the currently known crystal packings of seven M^IZ · n H₂O (n ≥ 0) complexes are examined and compared.     

Das Lanthan‐Dodekahydro‐closo‐Dodekaborat‐Hydrat [La(H2O)9]2[B12H12]3·15 H2O und sein Oxonium‐Chlorid‐Derivat [La(H2O)9](H3O)Cl2[B12H12]·H2O

The Lanthanum Dodecahydro‐closo‐Dodecaborate Hydrate [La(H₂O)₉]₂[B₁₂H₁₂]₃·15 H₂O and its Oxonium‐Chloride Derivative [La(H₂O)₉](H₃O)Cl₂[B₁₂H₁₂]·H₂O By neutralization of an aqueous solution of the free acid (H₃O)₂[B₁₂H₁₂] with basic La₂O₃ and after isothermic evaporation colourless, face‐rich single crystals of a water‐rich lanthanum(III) dodecahydro‐closo‐dodecaborate hydrate [La(H₂O)₉]₂[B₁₂H₁₂]₃·15 H₂O are isolated. The compound crystallizes in the trigonal system with the centrosymmetric space group (a = 1189.95(2), c = 7313.27(9) pm, c/a = 6.146; Z = 6; measuring temperature: 100 K). The crystal structure of [La(H₂O)₉]₂[B₁₂H₁₂]₃·15 H₂O can be characterized by two of each other independent, one into another posed motives of lattice components. The [B₁₂H₁₂]²⁻ anions (d(B–B) = 177–179 pm; d(B–H) = 105–116 pm) are arranged according to the samarium structure, while the La³⁺ cations are arranged according to the copper structure. The lanthanum cations are coordinated in first sphere by nine oxygen atoms from water molecules in form of a threecapped trigonal prism (d(La–O) = 251–262 pm). A coordinative influence of the [B₁₂H₁₂]²⁻ anions on La³⁺ has not been determined. Since “zeolitic” water of hydratation is also present, obviously the classical H–O^δ–···^+δH–O‐hydrogen bonds play a significant role in the stabilization of the crystal structure. During the conversion of an aqueous solution of (H₃O)₂[B₁₂H₁₂] with lanthanum trichloride an anion‐mixed salt with the composition [La(H₂O)₉](H₃O)Cl₂[B₁₂H₁₂]·H₂O is obtained. The compound crystallizes in the hexagonal system with the non‐centrosymmetric space group (a = 808.84(3), c = 2064.51(8) pm, c/a = 2.552; Z = 2; measuring temperature: 293 K). The crystal structure can be characterized as a layer‐like structure, in which [B₁₂H₁₂]²⁻ anions and H₃O⁺ cations alternate with layers of [La(H₂O)₉]³⁺ cations (d(La–O) = 252–260 pm) and Cl⁻ anions along [001]. The [B₁₂H₁₂]²⁻ (d(B–B) = 176–179 pm; d(B–H) = 104–113 pm) and Cl⁻ anions exhibit no coordinative influence on La³⁺. Hydrogen bonds are formed between the H₃O⁺ cations and [B₁₂H₁₂]²⁻ anions, also between the water molecules of [La(H₂O)₉]³⁺ and Cl⁻ anions, which contribute to the stabilization of the crystal structure.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Characterization of Two Novel Five‐coordinate Zinc(II) Complexes with the Tripod Ligand Tris(N‐methylbenzimidazol‐2‐yl‐methyl)amine and α,β‐unsaturated Carboxylates

Two novel five‐coordinate zinc(II) complexes with the tripod ligand tris(N‐methylbenzimidazol‐2‐ylmethyl)amine (Mentb) and two different α,β‐unsaturated carboxylates, with the composition [Zn(Mentb)(acrylate)] (ClO₄)·DMF·1.5CH₃OH ( 1 ) and [Zn(Mentb)(cinnamate)](ClO₄)·2DMF·0.5CH₃OH ( 2 ), were synthesized and characterized by means of elemental analyses, electrical conductivity measurements, IR, UV, and ¹H NMR spectra. The crystal structure of two complexes have been determined by a single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction method, and show that the Zn^II atom is bonded to a Mentb ligand and a α,β‐unsaturated carboxylate molecule through four N atoms and one O atom, resulting in a distorted trigonal‐bipyramidal coordination [τ( 1 ) = 0.853, τ( 2 ) = 0.855], with approximate C₃ symmetry.     

Fluorenyl Zinc Phosphonate Zn(H2O)PO3–C13H9·H2O: Hybrid Columnar Structure with Strong C–H···π Interactions

A new zinc phosphonate Zn(H₂O)PO₃–C₁₃H₉ · H₂O with a columnar structure was synthesized in hydrothermal conditions. This compound crystallizes in space group P2₁/c [a = 15.832(4) Å, b = 5.1915(10) Å, c = 17.519(4) Å and β = 114.479(6)°]. Its inorganic framework consists of isolated chains of corner‐sharing ZnO₃(H₂O) and PO₃C tetrahedra. These chains are linked to fluorene cycles, forming hybrid columns, interconnected through C–H ··· π bonds. The photoluminescence properties of this hybrid material show that its emission bands are red shifted with respect to those of the mother phosphonic acid. This effect is explained on the basis of the structural constraints imposed by the inorganic Zn‐phosphonate chains.     

Crystal Structures and Photoluminescence Properties of Zinc(II) and Cadmium(II) Coordination Polymers with “Y”‐Shaped Ligands

Three Zn^II and Cd^II complexes with Y‐shaped dicarboxylate ligands, namely [Zn(L₁)(2,2′‐bpy)₂(H₂O)] · 2H₂O ( 1 ), [Zn(L₁)(bpp)(H₂O)] ( 2 ), and [Cd(L₁)(H₂O)] · H₂O ( 3 ) [H₂L₁ = N‐phenyliminodiacetic acid, 2,2′‐bpy = 2,2′‐bipyridine, bpp = 1,3‐bis(4‐pyridyl)propane] were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction, and thermogravimetric analyses. Compound 1 shows an hydrogen‐bonded 2D network, whereas compound 2 is an infinite 1D wavy chain structure, though O–H ··· O hydrogen‐bonded to form a 2D network. Compound 3 displays a 2D uninodal 3‐connected Shubnikov plane net with the point symbol of (4.8²). Moreover, the solid‐state such as thermal stabilities and fluorescence properties of 1 – 3 were also investigated.     

Mononuclear nickel(II) and zinc(II) complexes with deprotonated forms of the tripodal hexadentate ligand 1,3‐bis(2‐hydroxybenzylidene)‐2‐(2‐hydroxybenzylideneaminomethyl)‐2‐methylpropane‐1,3‐diamine

In the crystal structures of both title compounds, [1,3‐bis(2‐hydroxybenzylidene)‐2‐methyl‐2‐(2‐oxidobenzylideneaminomethyl)propane‐1,3‐diamine]nickel(II) [2‐(2‐hydroxybenzylideneaminomethyl)‐2‐methyl‐1,3‐bis(2‐oxidobenzylidene)propane‐1,3‐diamine]nickel(II) chloride methanol disolvate, [Ni(C₂₆H_25.5N₃O₃)]₂Cl·2CH₄O, and [1,3‐bis(2‐hydroxybenzylidene)‐2‐methyl‐2‐(2‐oxidobenzylideneaminomethyl)propane‐1,3‐diamine]zinc(II) perchlorate [2‐(2‐hydroxybenzylideneaminomethyl)‐2‐methyl‐1,3‐bis(2‐oxidobenzylidene)propane‐1,3‐diamine]zinc(II) methanol trisolvate, [Zn(C₂₆H₂₅N₃O₃)]ClO₄·[Zn(C₂₆H₂₆N₃O₃)]·3CH₄O, the 3d metal ion is in an approximately octahedral environment composed of three facially coordinated imine N atoms and three phenol O atoms. The two mononuclear units are linked by three phenol–phenolate O—H...O hydrogen bonds to form a dimeric structure. In the Ni compound, the asymmetric unit consists of one mononuclear unit, one‐half of a chloride anion and a methanol solvent molecule. In the O—H...O hydrogen bonds, two H atoms are located near the centre of O...O and one H atom is disordered over two positions. The Ni^II compound is thus formulated as [Ni(H_1.5L)]₂Cl·2CH₃OH [H₃L is 1,3‐bis(2‐hydroxybenzylidene)‐2‐(2‐hydroxybenzylideneaminomethyl)‐2‐methylpropane‐1,3‐diamine]. In the analogous Zn^II compound, the asymmetric unit consists of two crystallographically independent mononuclear units, one perchlorate anion and three methanol solvent molecules. The mode of hydrogen bonding connecting the two mononuclear units is slightly different, and the formula can be written as [Zn(H₂L)]ClO₄·[Zn(HL)]·3CH₃OH. In both compounds, each mononuclear unit is chiral with either a Δ or a Λ configuration because of the screw coordination arrangement of the achiral tripodal ligand around the 3d metal ion. In the dimeric structure, molecules with Δ–Δ and Λ–Λ pairs co‐exist in the crystal structure to form a racemic crystal. A notable difference is observed between the M—O(phenol) and M—O(phenolate) bond lengths, the former being longer than the latter. In addition, as the ionic radius of the metal ion decreases, the M—O and M—N bond distances decrease.     

Two 1,2,4‐Triazole‐based Zinc(II) Complexes with Aromatic Acid as Coligand: Synthesis,Structure and Fluorescence Properties

Two two‐dimensional (2‐D) trz‐based coordination polymers, {[Zn(trz)(mb)]·H₂O}_n ( 1 ) and {[Zn(trz)(ca)]·H₂O}_n ( 2 ) (Htrz = 1,2,4‐triazole, Hmb = 4‐methylbenzoic acid, and Hca = trans‐cinnamic acid), have been synthesized by diffusion method and fully structural characterized by elemental analysis, FT‐IR, single‐crystal X‐ray crystallography, TG and fluorescence spectra. Structural analysis reveals that both complexes exhibit the analogous 2‐D Zn^II‐trz layer motif with hydrophobic aromatic rings attached on both sides despite their different crystal system and space group (orthorhombic, Pbca for 1 and monoclinic, P2₁/c for 2 ). Interestingly, the discrete water‐dimer and infinite 1‐D water‐chain were observed to be entrapped in the 2‐D layer of 1 and 2 , respectively, resulted from the different orientation of lattice water molecules as well as the patterns of hydrogen bonds involved. In addition, their similiar thermal behaviors and fluorescence emissions originated from intraligand electronic transfer were also investigated and compared.     

Synthese,Kristallstruktur und thermischer Abbau von Mg(H2O)6[B12H12] · 6 H2O

Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Thermal Decomposition of Mg(H₂O)₆[B₁₂H₁₂] · 6 H₂O By reaction of an aqueous solution of the free acid (H₃O)₂[B₁₂H₁₂] with MgCO₃ and subsequent isothermic evaporation of the resulting solution to dryness, colourless, bead‐shaped single crystals of the dodecahydrate of magnesium dodecahydro closo‐dodecaborate Mg(H₂O)₆[B₁₂H₁₂] · 6 H₂O (cubic, F4₁32; a = 1643.21(9) pm, Z = 8) emerge. The crystal structure is best described as a NaTl‐type arrangement in which the centers of gravity of the quasi‐icosahedral [B₁₂H₁₂]^2— anions (d(B—B) = 178—180 pm, d(B—H) = 109 pm) occupy the positions of Tl^— while the Mg²⁺ cations occupy the Na⁺ positions. A direct coordinative influence of the [B₁₂H₁₂]^2— units at the Mg²⁺ cations is however not noticeable. The latter are octahedrally coordinated by six water molecules forming isolated hexaaqua complex cations [Mg(H₂O)₆]²⁺ (d(Mg—O) = 206 pm, 6×). In addition, six “zeolitic” water molecules are located in the crystal structure for the formation of a strong O—H^δ+···^δ—O‐hydrogen bridge‐bonding system. The evidence of weak B—H^δ—···^δ+H—O‐hydrogen bonds between water molecules and anionic [B₁₂H₁₂]^2— clusters is also considered. Investigations on the dodecahydrate Mg[B₁₂H₁₂] · 12 H₂O (≡ Mg(H₂O)₆[B₁₂H₁₂] · 6 H₂O) by DTA/TG measurements showed that its dehydration takes place in two steps within a temperature range of 71 and 76 °C as well as at 202 °C, respectively. Thermal treatment eventually leads to the anhydrous magnesium dodecahydro closo‐dodecaborate Mg[B₁₂H₁₂].     

A Novel Sulfur‐bridged Dimeric Zinc(II) Complex with 2, 6‐Diacetylpyridine Bis(thiosemicarbazone)

The reaction of zinc bromide with the pentadentate chelating ligand 2, 6‐diacetylpyridine bis(thiosemicarbazone) (H₂L¹) yields the formation of a novel complex. Recrystallization in a acetone/water solution leads us to isolate the mixed ligand complex of [Zn(H₂L¹)Br_0.49(OH)_0.51]₂·(HSO₄)₂·6H₂O, structurally characterized. The complex is a dimer in which each zinc atom is seven‐co‐ordinated with the SNNNS‐chelating ligand occupying the five equatorial positions, a bromine atom or hydroxo group in one of the two axial positions and a sulfur atom of the centrosymmetrical molecule occupies the other axial site making a bridge between the two zinc atoms. To the best of our knowledge is the first S‐bridged dimeric Zinc(II) complex derived from 2, 6‐diacetylpyridine bis(thiosemicarbazone) ligand. The MALDI‐TOF mass, solid state IR and ¹H NMR (in DMSO solution) spectra are also discussed.     

Metal Ion‐tuned Complexes based on Benzene‐1, 2, 4, 5‐tetracarboxylic Acid and the Semirigid Ligand 1, 4‐Bis(2‐methylbenzimidazol‐1‐ylmethyl) Benzene

Abstract. Two metal‐organic coordination polymers [Co(bmb)(btc)_0.5]_n( 1 ) and {[Zn(bmb)_0.5(btc)_0.5(H₂O)] · 0.5bmb · H₂O}_n ( 2 ) [H₄btc = benzene‐1, 2, 4, 5‐tetracarboxylic acid, bmb = 1, 4‐bis(2‐methylbenzimidazol‐1‐ylmethyl) benzene] were prepared under hydrothermal conditions. Single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction indicates that both complexes have a 2D framework structure with (4 · 6²) (4² · 6² · 8²) topology. Interestingly, the hydrogen bonds in 2 form a fascinating meso‐helix. The catalytic activity of 1 for oxidative coupling of 2, 6‐dimethylphenol (DMP) and the photoluminescence properties of 2 were investigated. Furthermore, the complexes were investigated by IR spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis.     

A Novel One‐Dimensional Zinc Coordination Polymer, [Zinc{(4,5‐ditetrazoyl)‐imidazole}{(1,10)‐phenanthroline}(H2O)]n

The reaction of 4,5‐dicyanoimidazole with ZnCl₂ and NaN₃ in the presence of (1,10)‐phenanthroline and water affords a novel one‐dimensional zinc coordination polymer, [zinc{(4,5‐ditetrazoyl)‐imidazole}{(1,10)‐phenanthroline}(H₂O)]_n ( 1 ), in which 1 contains a ditetrazole ligand and strongly supports the Demko‐Sharpless' tetrazole synthesis reaction. The structure was determined by single crystal X‐ray diffraction. Crystal data: P2₁/n; a = 11.908(18); b = 8.133(10); c = 21.01(3) Å; β = 112.46(7)°; V = 1880(1) ų; Z = 4; R₁ = 0.0882, wR₂ = 0.2091.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel Hydrogen-Bonded Three-Dimensional Polymer [Zn(1,4-benzenedicarboxylate)-(pyridine)·H_2O]_n

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Crystal Structures and Luminescent Properties of Two Zinc(II) Coordination Compounds with a β‐Diketonate Derivative Ligand

The β‐diketonate derivative ligand [H₂L = 6‐(3‐hydroxy‐1‐oxo‐3‐pyrryl‐2‐propen‐1‐yl)‐2‐pyridinecarboxylic acid] and its zinc(II) coordination complexes, [Zn(H₂L)Cl₂] · (EtOH)(H₂O) ( 1 ) and [Zn₄(L)₄(H₂O)₂] · 5H₂O ( 2 ), were prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and NMR spectroscopy, and single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. Complex 1 is a mononuclear structure. Complex 2 is a [2 × 2] grid tetranuclear structure. The luminescent properties of the free ligand H₂L and complexes 1 and 2 in methanol solution were studied.     

Bis(isoquinoline‐1‐carboxylato‐κ2O,N)(1,10‐phenanthroline‐κ2N,N′)zinc(II) dimethylformamide sesqui­solvate

The asymmetric unit of the title compound, [Zn(C₁₀H₆NO₂)₂(C₁₂H₈N₂)]·1.5C₃H₇NO, contains one monomeric zinc com­plex and 1.5 disordered di­methyl­form­amide solvate mol­ecules. The Zn atom is coordinated to one 1,10‐phenanthroline ligand and to two iso­quinoline­carboxyl­ate anions (IQC^?) via their N and O atoms. The complex exhibits a distorted octahedral geometry around the Zn^II atom, with the apical positions occupied by the O atoms of the IQC^? ligands. The Zn atom lies 0.049 (1) Å out of the basal plane. The crystal packing is characterized by several hydrogen bonds.