Neue Oxonium-Bromochalkogenate(IV) — Darstellung,Struktur und Eigenschaften von [H3O][TeBr5] · 3C4H8O2 und [H3O]2[SeBr6]

New Oxonium Bromochalcogenates(IV) — Synthesis, Structure, and Properties of [H₃O][TeBr₅] · 3 C₄H₈O₂ and [H₃O]₂[SeBr₆] Dark red crystals of the composition [H₃O][TeBr₅] · 3 C₄H₈O₂ ( 1 ) were isolated from a saturated solution of TeBr₄ in 1,4-dioxane containing a small amount of water. In this compound (space group P2₁/m, a = 8.922(4) Å, b = 13.204(7) Å, c = 9.853(5) Å, β = 91.82(4)° at 150 K) a square pyramidal [TeBr₅]^? anion has been isolated for the first time. The coordination sphere of the anion is completed to a distorted octahedron by weak interaction with a dioxane molecule of the cationic system. The [H₃O]⁺ cations are connected to chains by dioxane molecules. At room temperature the compound is stable only in its mother liquor. Crystalline [H₃O]₂[SeBr₆] ( 2 ) (space group Fm3m, a = 10.421(1) Å at 170 K) is a bromoselenous acid of high symmetry. The [H₃O]⁺ ion is only weakly coordinated by Br atoms of the anion. The anions are isolated octahedral [SeBr₆]^2? units. The structure is isotypic to the K₂[PtCl₆] structure. Despite being a halogenochalcogen(IV) acid, 2 exhibits a remarkable thermal stability. Both oxonium compounds were characterized by single-crystal X-ray structure analyses. Vibrational spectra of 2 are reported.     

Zinc(ΙΙ) complexes with 5,6-dihydro-1,4-dithiin-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydrate and different N-donors: syntheses,crystal structures,and emission properties

Two new Zn^II complexes, {[Zn(L)(phen)(H₂O)]?·?H₂O}_∞ (1) and {[Zn(L)(4bpy)(H₂O)]?·?H₂O}_∞ (2) (L?=?5,6-dihydro-1,4-dithiin-2,3-dicarboxylate, phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline, and 4bpy?=?4,4′-bipyridine), have been prepared by in situ reaction of Zn(ClO₄)₂?·?6H₂O with 5,6-dihydro-1,4-dithiin-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydrate in the presence of lithium hydroxide, together with incorporating chelating phen or bridging 4bpy as co-ligands. Their structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 takes a 1-D helical structure that is further assembled into a 2-D network by O–H?···?O, C–H?···?O hydrogen bonds, and weak S?···?S interactions, and then an overall 3-D supramolecular framework was formed by π?···?π stacking interactions. Complex 2 possesses a 2-D (4,4)-layered structure. The structural difference between 1 and 2 can be attributed to the different N-donor auxiliary co-ligands. Both 1 and 2 are photoluminescent materials whose emission properties are closely related to their intrinsic structure.     

Threefold interweaving of (4,4) nets built from R(58) rings in the hydrogen‐bonded adduct 1,4‐diaza­bicyclo[2.2.2]octane–5‐hydroxy­isophthalic acid (1/1)

The 1:1 adduct of 1,4‐di­aza­bi­cyclo­[2.2.2]­octane and 5‐hydroxy­isophthalic acid is a salt, [H(C₆H₁₂N₂)]⁺·­[HOC₆H₃(COOH)COO]^? or C₆H₁₃N₂⁺·C₈H₅O₅^?. The ions are linked by three types of hydrogen bond, i.e. N—H?O, O—H?O and O—H?N, into continuous two‐dimensional (4,4) nets built from a single type of R(58) ring. Six independent sheets of this type make up the structure and these are interwoven in sets of three.     

Two triethylammonium ion complexes of monoanionic calix[4]arene

Two complexes between mono‐deprotonated calix­[4]­arene and Et₃HN⁺ are reported. The first, triethylammonium 26,27,28‐tri­hydroxy­penta­cyclo­[19.3.1.1^3,7.1^9,13.1^15,19]­octacosa‐1(25),3,5,7(28),9,11,13(27),15,17,19(26),21,23‐dodecaen‐25‐olate, C₆H₁₆N⁺·C₂₈H₂₃O₄^?, comprises only the cationic and anionic species, whereas the second, tris­(triethyl­ammonium) tris[26,27,28‐tri­hydroxy­penta­cyclo­[19.3.1.1^3,7.1^9,13.1^15,19]­octacosa‐1(25),3,5,7(28),9,11,13(27),15,17,19(26),21,23‐dodecaen‐25‐olate] aceto­nitrile solvate, 3C₆H₁₆N⁺·3C₂₈H₂₃O₄^?·C₂H₃N, comprises one aceto­nitrile solvent mol­ecule for three such units. In both cases, the units are stacked in columns so that the ammonium cation is hydrogen bonded to a phenolic or phenolate O atom of one mol­ecule and included in the hydro­phobic cavity of another neighbouring calixarene. The short contacts present indicate that cation?π and C—H?π interactions are likely to be involved in the inclusion phenomena.     

Supramolecular inclusion of a pillared double-layered host by an anion-directed second-sphere coordination

In this paper, we have illustrated the utilisation of a second-sphere coordination approach to construct supramolecular inclusion solids with varieties of guest molecules. A flexible molecule N,N,N′,N′-tetra-p-methylbenzyl-ethylenediamine (L1) bearing doubly protonated H-bond donors was designed, capable of forming N–H…Cl hydrogen bonds with a crystallographically unique chloride anion, to construct an anion-directed ligand. The pillared double-layered host framework was constructed by an anion-directed ligand and primary coordination sphere [CoCl₄]^2 ?  through weak C–H…Cl hydrogen-bonding interactions. A variety of guest molecules, such as p-anisaldehyde, 1,4-dimethoxy-2,5-bis(methoxymethyl)benzene, can be included, leading to the formation of novel supramolecular inclusion solids: [L1]·4[H]⁺·[CoCl₄]^2 ? ·2Cl^? ·1.5[C₈H₈O₂]·0.25[CH₃OH] (1) and [L1]·4[H]⁺·[CoCl₄]^2 ? ·2Cl^? ·1.5[C₁₂H₂₀O₄]·0.5[CH₃OH] (2).

We have presented herein the utilisation of a second-sphere coordination approach to construct supramolecular inclusion solids with a variety of guest molecules. A novel type of a pillared double-layered host framework was constructed by a second-sphere coordination between the anion-directed ligand (L1 = N,N,N′,N′-tetra-p-methylbenzyl-ethylenediamine) and [CoCl₄]^2 ?  through weak C–H…Cl hydrogen-bonding interaction, and a variety of guest molecules, such as p-anisaldehyde, 1,4-dimethoxy-2,5-bis(methoxymethyl)benzene, can be included, leading to the formation of supramolecular inclusion solids: [L1]·4[H]⁺·[CoCl₄]^2 ? ·2Cl^? ·1.5[C₈H₈O₂]·0.25[CH₃OH] (1) and [L1]·4[H]⁺·[CoCl₄]^2 ? ·2Cl^? ·1.5[C₁₂H₂₀O₄]·0.5[CH₃OH] (2)

     

Syntheses and crystal structures of two Co(II) coordination polymers based on 4,6-bis(4-methylbenzoyl)isophthalic acid and 4,4′-bipyridine

Two coordination complexes, [Co₂L₂(4,4′-bpy)₂(H₂O)₄]?·?6H₂O (1) and [CoL(4,4′-bpy)] (2) (H₂L?=?4,6-bis(4-methylbenzoyl)isophthalic acid and 4,4′-bpy?=?4,4′-bipyridine), have been synthesized with the same starting materials under conventional and hydrothermal condition, respectively. Their structures have been characterized by X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR spectra, and thermogravimetric analysis. Complex 1 features a 2-D sheet structure (space group C2/c) with (4,4) grid units. The non-covalent interactions (O–H?·?·?·?O, C–H?·?·?·?π, and weak π??·?·?·?π interactions) extend 1 into a 3-D supramolecular network. Complex 2 displays a (3,5)-connected network (space group P 1) with a (4²?·?6)(4²?·?6⁸) topology.     

TAS‐Indolid und TAS‐Carbazolid: Strukturen von [TAS]+[IndHInd]− und [TAS]+[Carb]−·½CarbH

TAS Indolide and TAS Carbazolide: Structures of [TAS]⁺[IndHInd]^? and [TAS]⁺[Carb]^?·½CarbH From the reaction of TAS‐fluoride [(Me₂N)₃S]⁺[Me₃SiF₂]^? with trimethylsilyl‐indole and trimethylsilyl‐carbazole TAS‐indolide and TAS‐carbazolide are formed. During crystallisation partially protonation to indole and carbazole occurs, resulting in the formation of [TAS]⁺[IndHInd]^? ( 3a ) and [TAS]⁺[Carb]^?·½CarbH ( 5a ) according to X‐ray analysis.     

Supramolecular networks constructed by cationic copper(II) complexes incorporating hybrid water–anionic polymeric assemblies

Two complexes, [Cu₂(TFSA)(2,2′-bpy)₄]?·?TFSA?·?8H₂O (1) and {[Cu(4,4′-bpy)(H₂O)₂]?·?TFSA?·?6H₂O} _n (2) (H₂TFSA?=?tetrafluorosuccinic acid, 2,2′-bpy?=?2,2′-bipyridine, and 4,4′-bpy?=?4,4′-bipyridine), have been synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray structural analyses. Complex 1 is a binuclear molecule bridged by TFSA ligands; 2 is a 1-D chain bridged by 4,4′-bpy ligands. The asymmetric units of the two complexes are composed of cationic complexes [Cu₂(TFSA)(2,2′-bpy)₄]²⁺ (1) and [Cu(4,4′-bpy)(H₂O)₂]²⁺ (2), free TFSA anion, and independent crystallization water molecules. A unique 2-D hybrid water–TFSA anionic layer by linkage of {[(H₂O)₈(TFSA)]^2?} _n fragments consisting of 1-D T6(0)A2 water tape and TFSA anionic units by hydrogen bonds in 1 was observed. Unique 2-D hybrid water–TFSA anionic layer generated by the linkage of {[(H₂O)₆(TFSA)]^2?} _n fragments consisting of cyclic water tetramers with appended water molecules and TFSA anionic units, and 1-D metal–water tape [Cu–H₂O?···?(H₂O)₆?···?H₂O^?] _n in 2 were found. 3-D supramolecular networks of the two complexes consist of cationic complexes and water–TFSA anionic assemblies connected by hydrogen bonds.     

Experimental Evidence for a Calix[4]arene-Proton Complex

From extraction experiments and γ-activity measurements, the extraction constant corresponding to the equilibrium H⁺(aq) + 1 ·Na⁺(nb) ⇆ 1 ·H⁺(nb) + Na⁺(aq) taking place in the two-phase water-nitrobenzene system (1 = p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene-tetrakis(N, N-diethylacetamide); aq = aqueous phase, nb = nitrobenzene phase) was evaluated as log K _ex(H⁺, 1 ·Na⁺) = −1.4 ± 0.1. Further, the stability constant of the p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene-tetrakis(N,N-diethylacetamide)-H⁺ complex in water saturated nitrobenzene was calculated for a temperature of 25°C as log β_nb(1 · H⁺) = 8.1 ± 0.1.     

Experimental Evidence for a Calix[4]arene-Proton Complex

Summary. From extraction experiments and γ-activity measurements, the extraction constant corresponding to the equilibrium H⁺(aq) + 1 ·Na⁺(nb) ⇆ 1 ·H⁺(nb) + Na⁺(aq) taking place in the two-phase water-nitrobenzene system (1 = p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene-tetrakis(N, N-diethylacetamide); aq = aqueous phase, nb = nitrobenzene phase) was evaluated as log K _ex(H⁺, 1 ·Na⁺) = −1.4 ± 0.1. Further, the stability constant of the p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene-tetrakis(N,N-diethylacetamide)-H⁺ complex in water saturated nitrobenzene was calculated for a temperature of 25°C as log β_nb(1 · H⁺) = 8.1 ± 0.1.     

Synthesis,structure, and catalytic bromination of supramolecular oxovanadium complexes containing oxalate

Three supramolecular complexes, [VO(phen)(C₂O₄)(H₂O)]·CH₃OH (1) [(VO)₂(u₂-C₂O₄)(C₂O₄)₂(H₂O)₂]·L·H₂O (2), and [(4,4′-bipyH₂)_0.5]⁺[VO₂(2,6-dipic)]^?·2H₂O (3) (phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline 4,4′-bipy?=?4,4′-bipyridine, 2,6-dipic?=?2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic, L?=?1,4-bis((3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)methyl)benzene), have been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and UV–vis spectroscopy and single-crystal diffraction analysis. Structural analysis shows that the three complexes all contain carboxylate and V=O moiety; vanadium of 1 and 2 are six coordinate with distorted octahedral geometry with N₂O₄ and O₆ donor sets, respectively, while 3 is five coordinate with distorted trigonal bipyramidal geometry with a NO₄ donor set. The complexes exhibit catalytic bromination activity in the single-pot reaction for the conversion of phenol red to bromophenol blue in H₂O–DMF at 30?±?0.5?C with pH 5.8, indicating that they can be considered as functional model vanadium-dependent haloperoxidases. In addition, electrochemical behaviors are also studied.     

[TMPA]4[Si8O20] · 34 H2O and [DDBO]4[Si8O20] · 32 H2O are heteronetwork clathrates with 1,1,4,4-tetramethylpiperazinium (TMPA) and 1,4-dimethyl-1,4-diazoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DDBO) guest cations

[TMPA]₄[Si₈O₂₀] · 34 H₂O ( 1 ) and [DDBO]₄[Si₈O₂₀] · 32 H₂O ( 2 ) have been prepared by crystallization from aqueous solutions of the respective quaternary alkylammonium hydroxide and SiO₂. The crystal structures have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. 1 : Monoclinic, a = 16.056(2), b = 22.086(6), c = 22.701(2) Å, β = 90.57(1)° (T = 210 K), space group C2/c, Z = 4. 2 : Monoclinic, a = 14.828(9), b = 20.201(7), c = 15.519(5) Å, β = 124.13(4)° (T = 255 K), space group P2₁/c, Z = 2. The polyhydrates are structurally related host-guest compounds with three-dimensional host frameworks composed of oligomeric [Si₈O₂₀]^8? anions and H₂O molecules which are linked via hydrogen bonds. The silicate anions possess a cube-shaped double four-ring structure and a characteristic local environment formed by 24 H₂O molecules and six cations (TMPA, [C₈H₂₀N₂]²⁺, or DDBO, [C₈H₁₈N₂]²⁺). The cations themselves reside as guest species in large, irregular, cage-like voids. Studies employing ²⁹Si NMR spectroscopy and the trimethylsilylation method have revealed that the saturated aqueous solutions of 1 and 2 contain high proportions of double four-ring silicate anions. Such anions are also abundant species in the saturated solution of the heteronetwork clathrate [DMPI]₆[Si₈O₁₈(OH)₂] · 48.5 H₂O ( 3 ) with 1,1-dimethylpiperidinium (DMPI, [C₇H₁₆N]⁺) guest cations.     

Charakterisierung von Distorsionsisomeren der Anionen Pentacyano-oxo-molybdat(IV) sowie Tetracyano-oxo-aqua-molybdat(IV) im festen Zustand. Kristallstrukturen von [(C6H5)4P]3[MoO(CN)5] · 7 H2O(grün), [(C6H5)4As]2 [MoO(OH2)(CN)4] · 4 H2O (blau) und [(C6H5)4P]2[MoO(OH2)(CN)4] · 4 H2O (grün)

Characterization of Distortional Isomers of the Anions Pentacyano-oxo-molybdate(IV) and of Tetracyano-aqua-oxo-molybdate(IV) in the Solid State. Crystal Structures of [(C₆H₅)₄P]₃[MoO(CN)₅] · 7 H₂O (green), [(C₆H₅)₄As]₂[MoO(OH₂)(CN)₄] · 4 H₂O (blue), and [(C₆H₅)₄P]₂[MoO(OH₂) (CN)₄] · 4 H₂O (green) Preparation of a series of salts containing the new pentacyano-oxo-molybdate(IV) anion is described: Cs₂H[MoO(CN)₅] (blue), [(CH₃)₄N]₂H[MoO(CN)₅] · 2 H₂O (blue) and [Cr(en)₃] [MoO(CN)₅] · 4 H₂O (green). The green [(C₆H₅)₄P]₃[MoO(CN)₅] · 7 H₂O crystallizes triclinic in the space group P1 . The molybdenum(IV) center is in an pseudo-octahedral environment of a terminal oxo-group (d(Mo?O); 1.705(4) Å), a CN^? group in the trans-position (d(Mo? C): 2.373(6) Å), and four equatorial CN^? groups (averaged d(Mo? C): 2.178 (Å). The blue and green salts exhibit v(Mo?O) stretching frequencies at 948 cm^?1 and 920 cm^?1, respectively. Blue and green salts containing the [MoO(OH₂)(CN)₄]^2? anion and [(C₆H₅)₄P]⁺ or [(C₆H₅)₄As]⁺ cations have been prepared and characterized by single crystal crystallography. [(C₆H₅)₄P]₂[MoO(OH₂)(CN)₄] · 4 H₂O (green) and [(C₆H₅)₄As]₂[MoO(OH₂)(CN)₄] · 4 H₂O (blue) crystallize monoclinic in the space group C—P2₁/n. They are considered to be distortional isomers of the complex anion: the green species has a Mo?O bond distance of 1.72(2) Å whereas for the blue species d(Mo?O) = 1.60(2) Å is found; the corresponding v(Mo?O) frequencies are at 920 cm^?1 and 980 cm^?1.     

Stereospecific interactions through π -conjugated systems of sulfur-bridged dinuclear Co(III)-Pd(II) and Co(III)-Pt(II) complexes of optically active penicillaminates

The reaction of trans(N)-[Co(D-pen)₂]^? (pen = penicillaminate) or trans(N)-[Co(L-pen)₂]^? with [MCl₂(L)] (M = Pd or Pt, L = 2,2′-bipyridine (bpy) or 4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine (dmbpy)) stereoselectively gave an optically active S-bridged dinuclear complex, [M(L){Co(D-pen)₂}]Cl · 3H₂O or [M(L){Co(L-pen)₂}]Cl · 3H₂O. The mixture of equimolar amounts of these two enantiomers in H₂O crystallizes as [M(L){Co(D-pen)₂}]_0.5[M(L){Co(L- pen)₂}]_0.5Cl · nH₂O (1cCl · 7H₂O: M = Pd, L = bpy, n = 7; 2cCl · 7H₂O: M = Pd, L = dmbpy, n = 7; 3cCl · 6H₂O: M = Pt, L = dmbpy, n = 6), in which the enantiomeric complex cations are included in the ratio of 1 : 1. In the crystals of 1cCl · 7H₂O, [Pd(bpy){Co(D-pen)₂}]⁺ (1a) and [Pd(bpy){Co(L-pen)₂}]⁺ (1b) are arranged alternately while overlapping the bpy planes along the a axis, and the π electronic systems of bpy moieties interact with each other. This is quite a contrast to the optically active 1aCl · 3H₂O or 1bCl · 3H₂O, which exist as monomers without intermolecular interactions. In crystals of 2cCl · 7H₂O and 3cCl · 6H₂O, similarly, the two enantiomeric complex cations interact with each other through the dmbpy frameworks. However, the interplane distances between the stacked π systems in these dmbpy complexes are considerably longer than in the bpy complexes. Such structural characteristics significantly reflect their diffuse reflectance spectra.     

Thermochemical Study on [La(Hsal)2•(tch)]•2H2O [Hsal＝salicylate ( ), tch＝thioprolinate (C4H6NO2S-)]

The product from reaction of lanthanum chloride heptahydrate with salicylic acid and thioproline, [La(Hsal)2•(tch)]•2H2O, was synthesized and characterized by IR, elemental analysis, molar conductance, thermogravimatric analysis and chemistry analysis. The standard molar enthalpies of solution of LaCl3•7H2O (s), [2C7H6O3 (s)], C4H7NO2S (s) and [La(Hsal)2•(tch)]•2H2O (s) in a mixed solvent of absolute ethyl alcohol, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and 3 mol•L－1 HCl were determined by calorimetry to be [LaCl3•7H2O (s), 298.15 K]＝(－102.36±0.66) kJ•mol－1, [2C7H6O3 (s), 298.15 K]＝(26.65±0.22) kJ•mol－1, [C4H7NO2S (s), 298.15 K]＝(－21.79±0.35) kJ•mol－1 and {[La(Hsal)2•(tch)]•2H2O (s), 298.15 K}＝(－41.10±0.32) kJ•mol－1. The enthalpy change of the reaction LaCl3•7H2O (s)＋2C7H6O3 (s)＋C4H7NO2S (s)＝[La(Hsal)2•(tch)]•2H2O (s)＋3HCl (g)＋5H2O (l) (Eq. 1) was determined to be ＝(41.02±0.85) kJ•mol－1. From date in the literature, through Hess’ law, the standard molar enthalpy of formation of [La(Hsal)2•(tch)]•2H2O (s) was estimated to be {[La(Hsal)2•(tch)]•2H2O (s), 298.15 K}＝(－3017.0±3.7) kJ•mol－1.     

Two new metal-organic frameworks possessing binodal high-connected topologies based on Cd4-clusters and organic ligands

Two new compounds, [Cd₂(bptc)(bpimb)(H₂O)]?·?2H₂O (1) and [Cd₂(bptc)(bpib)]?·?4H₂O (2) (where H₄bptc?=?biphenyl-3,3′,4,4′-tetracarboxylic acid, bpimb?=?1,3-bis((2-(pyridin-2-yl)-1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl)benzene, bpib?=?1,4-bis(2-(pyridin-2-yl)-1H-imidazol-1-yl)butane), were synthesized by reactions of the corresponding metal salts with H₄bptc and N-containing auxiliary ligands and their structures have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 is built by Cd₄-clusters which further construct a 3-D (3,8)-connected framework with tfz-d notation; 2, also built by Cd₄-clusters, is a 3-D (4,8)-connected framework with (3²?·?4²?·?5²)(3⁴?·?4⁸?·?5¹²?·?6⁴) topology. In addition, the elemental analyses, infrared spectra, fluorescence, and thermogravimetric analyses for 1 and 2 are discussed.     

Two supramolecular structures constructed from Keggin-type polyoxometalates and 4,4′-bipyridine

Two supramolecular compounds based on Keggin-type polyoxometalates (POMs), (4,4′-H₂bpy)(4,4′-Hbpy)[PMo₁₂O₄₀] (1) and (4,4′-H₂bpy)(4,4′-Hbpy)₂[SiW₁₂O₄₀]?·?4H₂O (2), have been synthesized hydrothermally and characterized by elemental analyses, IR, UV-Vis, XPS spectra, thermogravimetric analyses, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. The two compounds consist of 4,4′-bipyridine (4,4′-bpy) ligands and different Keggin-type POMs which are [PMo₁₂O₄₀]^3? for 1 and [SiW₁₂O₄₀]^4? for 2. There are hydrogen-bonding interactions between the POMs, 4,4′-bipyridine, and/or water in 1 and 2. In addition, 2 contains an uncommon (H₂O)₂ water cluster.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of two praseodymium 2-iodobenzoic acid complexes

Two new complexes, {[Pr(2-IBA)₃?·?2,2′-bipy]₂·[Pr(2-IBA)₃?·?2,2′-bipy]₂?·?0.5C₂H₅OH?·?H₂O} (1) and [Pr(2-IBA)₃?·?phen]₂ (2) (2-IBA?=?2-iodobenzoate; 2,2′-bipy?=?2,2′-bipyridine; phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline) were synthesized, and their crystal structures were determined by X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 consists of two binuclear molecules [Pr(2-IBA)₃?·?2,2′-bipy]₂ (a) and [Pr(2-IBA)₃?·?2,2′-bipy]₂ (b), half uncoordinated ethanol and one uncoordinated water. In the two molecules (a) and (b), the coordination environment of central ions is similar. The Pr1³⁺ ion in molecule (a) and Pr2³⁺ ion in molecule (b) are nine-coordinate with seven oxygen atoms from five 2-IBA ligands and two nitrogen atoms from one 2,2′-bipy molecule. The crystal structure of complex 2 is similar to that of binuclear [Pr(2-IBA)₃?·?2,2′-bipy]₂ in complex 1.     

Above Room Temperature Organic Dielectric Switchable Material: Diprotonated 1,4‐Diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane Shifts between Two Pyruvic Acids

A pure organic single crystal, [H₂dabco] · [PA]₂ ([H₂dabco]²⁺ = diprotonated 1,4‐diazabicyclo‐[2.2.2]octane, PA = pyruvic acid), was synthesized and its dielectric property was studied. [H₂dabco] · [PA]₂ owns a distinctive architecture composed of discrete hydrogen‐bonded trimeric units, of which one [H₂dabco]²⁺ cation bridged by two PA^– anions through N–H ··· O hydrogen bonding. The switchable property around 348 K was revealed by crystal structure studies between low and high dielectric states. In the high temperature phase, the [H₂dabco]²⁺ cation presents itself in a rotationally disordered state and lies at the symmetric center of the trimer. In the room temperature phase, it is frozen in an ordered state and shifts toward a PA^– anion at one end along the hydrogen bond.     

pH-controlled assembly of two new supramolecular hybrid compounds based on Keggin polyoxotungstates

Two supramolecular compounds based on Keggin polyoxotungstates, (4,4′-H₂bpy){[Cu(4,4′-bpy)]₂[SiW₁₂O₄₀]} (1) and (4,4′-H₂bpy)₂[SiW₁₂O₄₀]·2H₂O (2) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR, UV, XPS spectra, TG analyses, and single crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. Compound 1 exhibits an infinite 1-D ladder like structure, which is further interconnected into a 3-D supramolecular framework via hydrogen bonding interactions. Compound 2 contains 4,4′-bipyridine (4,4′-bpy), pseudo-Keggin polyoxoanions [SiW₁₂O₄₀]^4?, and water molecules. Polyoxoanions together with water molecules in 2 construct a 3-D inorganic supramolecular network through O···O and O···Ow(1) interactions. The electrochemical behaviors and photocatalytic properties of 1 and 2 have been investigated.