Effect of pendant arm position and length on the structure and properties of nickel aromatic dicarboxylate coordination polymers incorporating a kinked organodiimine

Hydrothermal synthesis has afforded three nickel coordination polymers incorporating both aromatic dicarboxylates and the kinked and hydrogen bonding capable organodiimine 4,4′-dipyridylamine (dpa). These were characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. [Ni(1,2-phda)(dpa)(H₂O)]_n (1,2-phda = 1,2-phenylenediacetate, 1) displays (4,4) rhomboid grid-like 2D layers that aggregate into 3D through O–H?O hydrogen bonding. Shortening one of the pendant arms of the dicarboxylate ligand resulted in a shift to (6,3) herringbone style 2D coordination layer motifs in {[Ni(hmph)(dpa)] · 1.33H₂O}_n (hmph = homophthalate, 2), which stack in an AA′B pattern. [Ni(1,3-phda)(dpa)(μ-H₂O)_0.5]_n (1,3-phda = 1,3-phenylenediacetate, 3) manifests a canted primitive cubic type coordination polymer lattice constructed from dinuclear {Ni₂(μ-H₂O)} kernels linked into 3D through tethering 1,3-phda and dpa ligands. Analysis of the variable temperature magnetic susceptibility of 3 indicated the presence of antiferromagnetic superexchange within its dinuclear units (g = 2.290(2), J = −4.21(2) cm⁻¹).     

Three-dimensional acentric coordination polymers formed from the linkage of cobalt and nickel malonate quadratic layers through a kinked organodiimine: Synthesis,structure, thermal properties and magnetochemistry

Hydrothermal synthesis has afforded a pair of isostructural acentric three-dimensional coordination polymers {[M₂(malonate)₂(dpa)(H₂O)₂] · 2H₂O}_n (M = Co, 1; M = Ni, 2; dpa = 4,4′-dipyridylamine), which were structurally characterized via single-crystal X-ray diffraction and spectroscopically and thermally analyzed. Both materials exhibit exotridentate malonate ligands conjoining metal atoms into grid-like [M(malonate)(H₂O)]_n layers; in turn, these are connected into 3-D sqp lattices (4⁴6⁶ topology) through tethering dpa ligands. The central kink and inter-ring torsion within the dpa ligands enforces the acentric Aba2 space group of crystals of 1 and 2. Antiferromagnetic coupling (g = 2.08(2), J = –1.05(8) cm⁻³) was observed within the malonate-bridged layer motifs within the cobalt derivative 1. In contrast, the nickel congener 2 exhibited ferromagnetic coupling (g = 2.201(1), J = 0.289(1) cm⁻³).     

Two-dimensional divalent metal/pimelate coordination polymers incorporating dipodal organodiimines: Crystal structures,thermal properties,and magnetic studies

Hydrothermal synthesis has afforded a series of 2-D coordination polymers incorporating the flexible α,ω-dicarboxylate pimelate ligand (pim) and either the kinked organodiimine 4,4′-dipyridylamine (dpa) or its conformationally flexible congener 1,3-di-4-pyridylpropane (dpp).     

Synthesis,structure and luminescent properties of a new two-dimensional (4,4) network cadmium coordination polymer with dicyanamide and benzimidazole ligands

The new cadmium coordination polymer [Cd(bim)₂(dca)₂]_n (1), (bim?=?benzimidazole, dca?= dicyanamide) was synthesized and characterized by IR, thermogravimetric analysis and luminescent properties. The coordination geometry of cadmium atom is distorted octahedral, coordinated equatorially by four nitrogen atoms from four dicyanamide ligands, and axially by two nitrogen atoms from two benzoimidazoles. Each dca ligand links two cadmium(II) atoms and 1 forms a two-dimensional (4,4) network.     

Synthesis and structures of cadmium(II) complexes of a series of multinucleating N/S donor ligands

The coordination chemistry of a series of bis-bidentate ligands with cadmium(II) ions has been investigated. The ligands, containing two N,S-donor chelating (pyrazolyl/thioether) fragments, have afforded complexes of a variety of structural types (dinuclear M₂L₂ ‘mesocate’ complexes, a one-dimensional chain coordination polymer and a simple mononuclear complex) according to whether the bis-bidentate ligands act as bridges spanning two metal ions, or a tetradentate chelate to a single metal ion. The p-phenylene and m-biphenyl spaced ligands L¹ and L³ form dinuclear M₂L₂ complexes where the ligands are arranged in a ‘side-by-side’ fashion. In contrast the m-phenylene spaced ligand L² forms a one-dimensional coordination polymer where the ligands adopt a highly folded conformation. The 1,8-naphthalene spaced ligand L⁴ adopts a tetradendate chelating mode and affords a simple mononuclear complex.     

Tuning the Topological Net via the Metal Ion‐Driven Assembly of Two ZnII / CdII Coordination Polymers: Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Luminescent Properties

The coordination polymers {[Zn₂(HIDC)₂(tib)] · H₂O}_n ( 1 ) and {[Cd(HIDC)(tib)] · H₂O}_n ( 2 ) [H₃IDC = 1H‐imidazole‐4, 5‐dicarboxylic acid, tib = 1, 3,5,‐tris(1‐imidazolyl) benzene] were obtained under hydrothermal conditions. Their structures were determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis and further characterized by elemental analysis and IR spectroscopy. Complex 1 exhibits a two‐dimensional layer structure with a 6³‐hcb topology. Complex 2 has a three‐dimensional structure with a pcu topology. It is shown that the carboxylate ligand can bear diverse structures regulated by metal ions. Additionally, the photoluminescence behaviors of complexes 1 and 2 are discussed.     

Synthesis,crystal structure,and magnetism properties of coordination polymer: Co(2-mpac)2(H2O)2 as molecular building block

Utilizing Co(2-mpac)₂(H₂O)₂ as molecular building block, a coordination polymer, [Co₂(2-mpac)₄(4,4′-bpy) · 2H₂O] _n (1) (2-mpac = 5-methyl-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid; 4,4′-bpy = 4,4′-bipyridine), was synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray single crystal diffraction. Elemental analysis, infrared, and magnetism are presented. Variable temperature magnetic susceptibility measurements exhibit weak antiferromagnetic interaction between Co centers in 1.     

Design,synthesis and structure of uranyl coordination polymers from 2-D layer to 3-D network structure

Solvothermal reaction of uranyl acetate and succinic acid in DMF resulted in formation of three uranyl coordination polymers, [(UO₂)₄(μ₂-OH)₇(OH)₆]·2(H₂O)·(H₃O)·4NH₂(CH₃)₂ (1), [(UO₂)(μ₂-OH)(OH)₃]·2NH₂(CH₃)₂] (2), and [(DMF)₂(UO₂)(μ₂-OH)₄(UO₂))] (3). The products were characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, X-ray single crystal, and powder diffraction. Structural analysis shows that 1 is a layer, 2 and 3 are 3-D network structures.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and fluorescence of a two-dimensional coordination polymer with 1-(pyrazin-2-yl)pyridine-2(1H)-one and thiocyanate as mixed bridge ligands

A two-dimensional sheet coordination polymer, [Cd(μ-C₉H₇N₃O)(μ-NCS)₂] _n , (C₉H₇N₃O=1-(pyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2(1H)-one), has been synthesized with 1-(pyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2(1H)-one and thiocyanate anion as bridging ligands, and its crystal structure determined by X-ray crystallography. The crystal belongs to monoclinic system with space group P2₁ /c, and its relevant crystal parameters are: a?=?7.5392(16) Å, b?=?18.343(4) Å, c?=?10.155(2) Å, β?=?106.362(3)°, Z?=?4, V?=?1347.4(5) ų, C₁₁H₇CdN₅OS₂, D _Calcd?=?1.980, R?=?0.0516. The crystal structure reveals that both 1-(pyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2(1H)-one and thiocyanate anion connect adjacent Cd(II) ions resulting in a two-dimensional sheet structure in the bc plane. There are weak π–π stacking interactions between adjacent pyridine rings. The coordination polymer has weaker fluorescent emission in the solid state than 1-(pyrazin-2-yl)pyridin-2(1H)-one compound, attributed to the π–π stacking interaction and the coordination effect.     

Metal azelate coordination polymers containing a kinked dipyridyl tether: CdSO4 topology and “ligand vacancy” primitive cubic three-dimensional networks

Hydrothermal self-assembly has generated three coordination polymers incorporating the kinked hydrogen-bonding capable tethering ligand 4,4′-dipyridylamine (dpa) and the long flexible aliphatic dicarboxylate azelate dianion (⁻O₂C(CH₂)₇CO₂⁻, aze), [M(aze)(dpa)(H₂O)]_n (M = Co, 1; M = Ni, 2) and {[Cd(aze)(dpa)] · 2H₂O}_n (3). Complexes 1 and 2 possess crystallographically disordered azelate ligands, forming related three-dimensional (3-D) 4-connected “ligand vacancy” primitive cubic coordination polymer networks via the random intersection of two different types of [M(aze)(dpa)]_n idealized two-dimensional (2-D) layers. Compound 3 manifests a 3-D 6⁵8 CdSO₄ topology coordination polymer network, formed from orthogonal sets of parallel [Cd(aze)]_n double chains linked through dpa ligands. Luminescent properties for 3 and thermal properties are also discussed.     

Two fluorescent coordination polymers constructed from mixed rigid and flexible carboxylate ligands: Formation of cross-linking helical and zigzag chains

Two 3D coordination polymers with different structure motifs, [Zn₂(PCPA)₂(IN)₂]_n (1) and [Co(PCPA)(IN)]_n (2) (PCPA=p-chlorophenoxyacetate, IN=isonicotinate), first constructed from mixed rigid and flexible carboxylate ligands, have been obtained under hydrothermal condition and characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectra, thermogravimetric analysis, fluorescent spectra and single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The most intriguing structural feature is that each complex exhibits both infinite helical Zn(μ₂-carboxylate) or Co(μ₃-carboxylates) chain units with 2₁ helices and zigzag M₂(IN)₂ (M=zinc and cobalt) chain units by reason of two different carboxylate ligands coordinating to metal centers. Additionally, compounds 1 and 2 show similar blue fluorescence in the solid state at room temperature.     

Alkyl group dependence on structure and magnetic properties in layered cobalt coordination polymers containing substituted glutarate ligands and 4,4′-bipyridine

Five two-dimensional divalent cobalt coordination polymers containing 4,4′-bipyridine (bpy) and substituted or unsubstituted glutarate ligands have been prepared hydrothermally and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. [Co(mg)(bpy)]_n (1, mg=3-methylglutarate) forms a (4,4) rhomboid grid structure based on the connection of {Co₂(CO₂)₂} dimeric units. Using the more sterically encumbered ligands 3,3-dimethylglutarate (dmg) and 3-ethyl, 3-methylglutarate (emg) generated {[Co(dmg)(bpy)(H₂O)]·2H₂O}_n (2) and {[Co(emg)(bpy)(H₂O)]·H₂O}_n (3), respectively. These complexes manifest {Co(CO₂)}_n chains linked into 2-D by aliphatic dicarboxylate and bpy ligands. The “tied-back” substituted glutarate ligand 1,1-cyclopentanediacetate (cda) afforded [Co(cda)(bpy)]_n (4), and the unsubstituted glutarate (glu) generated [Co(glu)(bpy)]_n (5), both of which exhibit a topology similar to that of 1. The magnetic properties of complexes 1-4 were analyzed successfully with a recently developed phenomenological chain model accounting for both magnetic coupling (J) and zero-field splitting effects (D), even though 1 and 4 contain isolated, discrete {Co₂(CO₂)₂} dimers. The D parameter in this series varied between 21.8(8) and 48.0(9) cm⁻¹. However weak antiferromagnetic coupling was observed in 1 (J=-2.43(4) cm⁻¹) and 4 (J=−0.89(2) cm⁻¹), while weak ferromagnetic coupling appears to be operative in both 2 (J=0.324(5) cm⁻¹) and 3 (J=0.24(1) cm⁻¹).     

Synthesis,structure and electrochemical properties of a zinc(II) coordination polymer based on ferrocenyl-substituted carboxylate and bis (benzimidazolyl)pentane ligands

By reaction of two ligands, Na(o-OOCC₆H₄COFc) (Fc?=?(η⁵–C₅H₅)Fe(η⁵–C₅H₄)) and 1,1′–(1,5–pentamethylene)bis-1H-benzimidazole (pbbm), with Zn(OAc)₂?·?2H₂O in methanol solution, we have synthesized a zinc(II) coordination polymer [Zn(o-OOCC₆H₄COFc)₂(pbbm)] _n . The polymer was characterized by X-ray single crystal diffraction, IR spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. Each Zn atom was connected by two pbbm ligands, leading to an infinite one-dimensional chain. Two monodentate o-FcCOC₆H₄COO^? anions completed the coordination sphere of the central Zn(II) ion. The polymer's electrochemical properties were investigated in DMF solution.     

2-D coordination polymers of copper and cobalt with 3,4-pyridinedicarboxylic acid: synthesis,characterization, and crystal structures

Two new complexes involving 3,4-pyridinedicarboxylic acid (3,4-H₂pdc), copper(II) and cobalt(II) complexes, {[Cu(3,4-Hpdc)₂(H₂O)₂]·2dmso}_n (1) and {[Co(3,4-Hpdc)₂(H₂O)₂]·2H₂O·2dmso}_n (2) (dmso = dimethylsulfoxide), have been synthesized by the diffusion method and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, thermal analysis, powder and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR). In both compounds, the metal coordination sphere is composed of a trans-MO₄N₂ core and adopts a distorted octahedral geometry in accordance with X-ray diffraction and EPR results. 3,4-Hpdc^? ligands bridge the metal centers giving two-dimensional (2-D) coordination polymers with four-connected uninodal nets of (4,4) topology.     

A Substituent Change Exerts a Large Dimensionality and Water Tetramer Morphology Difference in Luminescent Cadmium Succinate Coordination Polymers Containing 3‐Pyridylnicotinamide

Hydrothermal reaction of cadmium nitrate and the conformationally flexible dipyridine 3‐pyridylnicotinamide (3‐pna) with a substituted succinic acid derivative afforded a pair of crystalline coordination polymers, whose dimensionality depends critically on the number of 2‐position methyl groups on the acid precursor. The two new crystalline extended metal‐organic solids were structurally characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. {[Cd(msuc)(3‐pna)] · 2H₂O}_n ( 1 ) (msuc = 2‐methylsuccinate) manifests [Cd(msuc)]_n layer motifs that contain {Cd₂(OCO)₂} dimeric units, linked into a non‐interpenetrated 3D 6‐connected pcu network by tethering anti‐conformation 3‐pna ligands. {[Cd₂(dmsuc)₂(3‐pna)₂] · 1.5H₂O}_n ( 2 ) (dmsuc = 2,2‐dimethylsuccinate) shows 1D [Cd(dmsuc)]_n ribbons containing {Cd₂O₂} dimeric units. In turn these are connected into 2D [Cd₂(dmsuc)₂(3‐pna)₂]_n layer motifs via anti‐conformation 3‐pna linkers; the layers are decorated by pendant monodentate 3‐pna ligands. The subtle steric variance alters the supramolecular environment for co‐crystallized water molecule tetramers, with a discrete chain seen in 1 and a cyclic ring in 2 . Thermal and luminescent properties of these two new materials are also presented.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of cadmium(II)X2-hexamethylenetetramine (X = Br/I/SCN) coordination polymers having different dimensionality

Four new coordination polymers of cadmium(II) with hexamethylenetetramine (htm) have been synthesized and characterized by routine physicochemical techniques as well as by X-ray single crystal structure analysis. They are [CdBr(htm)(SCN)(H₂O)₂·CH₃OH]_n (1), [CdI(htm)(SCN)(H₂O)₂·0.5(CH₃OH)]_n (2), [Cd₂(htm)₃(SCN)₄(H₂O)]_n·nH₂O (3) and [Cd₃Br₆(htm)₂(H₂O)₅·(htm)(H₂O)₆]_n (4). Complexes 1, 2 and 3 exhibit 1D polymeric structure and complex 4 shows a 2D undulated layered arrangement, containing Cd₆(htm)₆ hexagonal units as building block, which extended to a 3D supramolecular architecture through hydrogen bonding. Thorough thermal investigation suggest that as far as the thermal stability of Cd(II)-htm bond is concerned it attains the maximum in complex 1 and minimum in complex 4. In case of complex 3 the thermal study inferred that CdS end product was obtained at ∼730 °C, whereas in case of other complexes the thermally stable end product remained unidentified. Solid state fluorescence study shows that all the complexes are luminescent at room temperature except complex 3.     

Influence of the anion on the coordination mode of an unsymmetrical N-heterocyclic ligand in Cd(II) complexes: From discrete molecule to one- and two-dimensional structures

Five new 0D–2D Cd(II) complexes, [Cd₂(Hbimt)₂I₄] (1), [Cd(bimt)(Hbimt)Br]_n (2), [Cd(Hbimt)Cl₂(H₂O)]_n (3), {[Cd(Hbimt)(SO₄)(H₂O)₂]·1.5H₂O}_n (4) and [Cd(Hbimt)(SCN)₂]_n (5) (Hbimt = 2-((benzoimidazol-yl)methyl)-1H-tetrazole) have been synthesized by the reactions of Hbimt with suitable cadmium salts. Employment of different anions can influence the coordination modes of the Hbimt ligand, and accordingly result in different structures ranging from 0D to infinite 1D and 2D networks. Complex 1 displays a dimeric structure in which two Cd(II) ions are bridged through two iodine atoms. Complex 2 was caused by deprotonation of the Hbimt ligand, resulting in a 1D helical chain. While in complexes 3 and 4, Hbimt acts as a bidentate bridging ligand which joins two Cd(II) ions, leading to 1D stair-like chains. Complex 5 exhibits a 2D network structure with infinite 1D [Cd₂(SCN)₂]_n chains. The distinct structures of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 reveal that the anions and the versatile coordination modes of the ligand play an important role in the structures of the complexes. In addition, the luminescent properties of complexes 1–5 have been investigated in the solid state at room temperature.