Mixed‐Ligand Zn‐MOFs for Highly Luminescent Sensing of Nitro Compounds

Three Zn^II metal‐organic frameworks (Zn‐MOFs), [Zn₂(tib)(HL¹)(H₂L¹)_0.5]?2H₂O ( 1 ), [Zn₂(tib)(L²)]?H₂O ( 2 ) and [Zn₃(tib)(L³)₂(H₂O)₆]?2 H₂O ( 3 ), have been prepared by reactions of 1,3,5‐tris(1‐imidazolyl)benzene (tib), and biphenyl‐3,3′,4,4′‐tetracarboxylic acid (H₄L¹), 4,4′‐oxydiphthalic acid (H₄L²), or benzene‐1,3,5‐tricarboxylic acid (H₃L³) with corresponding Zn^II salts, respectively. Single crystal structure analyses reveal that 1 and 2 are constructed by Zn‐centered polyhedra, tib and multidentate tetracarboxylate ligands to form 3‐dimensional frameworks. In contrast, when the tetracarboxylate ligands were replaced by tricarboxylate ligand, layered structure of 3 is produced. These compounds are further characterized by powder X‐ray diffraction, element analyses, thermogravimetric analyses and photoluminescent spectroscopy. The luminescent properties of three Zn‐MOFs dispersed in different solvents have been investigated systematically, demonstrating high sensitivity for the detection of nitro compounds via a fluorescence quenching mechanism.     

Synthesis,Spectral Characterization and Antioxidant Activity of Novel Zafirlukast Sulfonyl Derivatives

A new series of cyclopentyl 3‐(2‐methoxy‐4‐(piperazine‐1‐carbonyl)benzyl)‐1‐methyl‐1H‐indol‐5‐ylcarbamate sulfonyl derivatives were synthesized by the reaclion of 4‐((5‐(cyclopentyloxycarbonylamino)‐1‐methyl‐1H‐indol‐3‐yl)methyl)‐3‐methoxybenzoic acid (ZAK drug intermediate) with Boc piperazine in the presence of EDC?HCl, HOBt, TEA in DMF followed by deboxylation by using 2N HCl or 35 % HCl in acetone to get an intermediate compound. Further, this compound was treated with various substituted benzene sulfonyl chlorides in the presence of TEA in THF to afford title compounds. All the title compounds were characterized by ¹HNMR, ¹³CNMR, IR and mass spectral data. The title compounds and starting material were evaluated for their antioxidant activity by using the DPPH, H₂O₂ and NO methods. The results revealed that some of the compounds have shown significant antioxidant activity.     

Homo‐ and Heteronuclear Compounds with a Symmetrical Bis‐hydrazone Ligand: Synthesis,Structural Studies,and Luminescent Properties

Nine new coordination compounds have been synthesized by the reaction of salts of bivalent metal ions (a=Zn^II, b=Cu^II, c=Ni^II, d=Co^II) with the bis(benzoylhydrazone) derivative of 4,6‐diacetylresorcinol (H₄L). Three kinds of complexes have been obtained: homodinuclear compounds [M₂(H₂L)₂]?nH₂O ( 1 a , 1 b , 1 c , and 1 d ), homotetranuclear compounds [M₄(L)₂]?n(solv) ( 2 a and 2 c ), and heterotetranuclear compounds [Zn₂M₂(L)₂]?n(solv) ( 2 ab , 2 ac , and 2 ad ). The structures of the free ligand H₄L?2 DMSO and its complexes [Zn₂(H₂L)₂(DMSO)₂] ( 1 a* ), [Zn₄(L)₂(DMSO)₆] ( 2 a* ), and [Zn_0.45Cu_3.55(L)₂(DMSO)₆]?2 DMSO ( 2 ab* ) were elucidated by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The ligand shows luminescence properties and its fluorimetric behavior towards M^II metals (M=Zn, Cu, Ni and Co) has been studied. Furthermore, the solid‐state luminescence properties of the ligand and compounds have been determined at room temperature. ¹H NMR spectroscopic monitoring of the reaction of H₄L with Zn^II showed the deprotonation sequence of the OH/NH groups upon metal coordination. Heteronuclear reactions have also been monitored by using ESI‐MS and spectrofluorimetric techniques.     

Synthesis and Characterization of [Zn2(4,4′‐bipy)n(AcO)4] – One‐dimensional Chain (n = 1) and One‐dimensional Double‐Chain (n = 2) Coordination Polymers

Two new Zn^II(μ‐4,4′‐bipy) coordination polymers with acetate anions, [Zn(4,4′‐bipy)(AcO)₂] ( 1 ) and [Zn₂(4,4′‐bipy)(AcO)₄] ( 2 ), have been synthesized. The compounds were characterized with elemental analysis, IR‐, ¹H NMR‐, ¹³C NMR spectroscopy and studied by thermal analysis, fluorescence measurements and x‐ray crystallography. The structural studies of compound 1 suggest the structure is a coordination polymer of zinc(II) consisting of linear double chains formed by bridging 4,4′‐bipy ligand and connection of the acetate‐bridged centrosymmetric [Zn₂(OAc)₂]²⁺ nodes.     

Two Keggin Templated Supramolecular Compounds by Exerting the Chelate and Linking Dual Roles of the Ligand 2, 2′‐Biimidazole

Two new Keggin templated supramolecular compounds, [Zn₂(H₂biim)₅(SiM₁₂O₄₀)] · 4H₂O [M = W ( 1 ), Mo ( 2 )] (H₂biim = 2, 2′‐biimidazole), were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions by using the ligand 2, 2′‐biimidazole. They were characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction, elemental analyses, IR and photoluminescence spectroscopy as well as cyclic voltammetry. The two isostructural compounds are constructed by two discrete supramolecular moieties: the inorganic chains consist of Keggin anions and metal‐organic chains constructed by [Zn₂(H₂biim)₅]⁴⁺ subunits. In the dinuclear [Zn₂(H₂biim)₅]⁴⁺ subunit, the H₂biim ligands exhibit a dual role, chelating and linking. The metal‐organic chains further construct a 3D supramolecular framework with channels, in which the Keggin‐based inorganic chains are accommodated. The electrochemical behaviors of compounds 1 and 2 bulk‐modified carbon paste electrodes ( 1 ‐CPE, 2 ‐CPE) were studied.     

Two New Compounds in the Group of Zinc Phenoxides and Zinc Phenylamides

The synthesis and characterization of ethyl{2‐[(phenylamino)methyl]phenoxy}zinc ( 1 ) and ethyl{2‐[(propan‐2‐ylideneamino)methyl]phenylamido}zinc ( 2 ) are reported. The phenoxide 1 was prepared starting from 2‐(phenylaminomethyl)phenol and diethylzinc and the phenylamide 2 was obtained from 2,2‐dimethyl‐1,2,3,4‐tetrahydroquinazoline and diethylzinc. The compounds were characterized by NMR spectroscopy (¹H, ¹³C{¹H}), IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, TGA measurements, and X‐ray structure analysis. In the solid state both compounds form dimers where ( 1 )₂ · 4thf shows a planar Zn₂O₂ and ( 2 )₂ a planar Zn₂N₂ unit. Noteworthy, the aminal ring of 2,2‐dimethyl‐1,2,3,4‐tetrahydroquinazoline was opened by its reaction with diethylzinc to give an ylidene moiety at the benzylic nitrogen atom.     

Auxilary Ligand Directed Zinc(II) Metal‐Organic Frameworks with Different Topological Networks

By altering auxiliary N‐donor ligands, two Zn^II compounds, [Zn₃(HL)₂(4,4′‐bipy)₃]_n ( 1 ) and [Zn₄(L)₂(bpp)]_n ( 2 ) (H₄L = 3‐(2′,4′‐dicarboxylphenoxy)phthalic acid, 4,4′‐bipy = 4,4′‐bipyridine, and bpp = 1,3‐bis(4‐pyridyl)propane), were obtained under hydrothermal conditions. Structural analyses revealed that compound 1 features a trinodal (3,4,4)‐connected 3D topological framework, and compound 2 displays a (3,8)‐connected 3D pillar‐layered framework with a tfz‐d topology. Furthermore, the thermal stabilities and the luminescent properties of compounds 1 and 2 were investigated.     

Photo‐Fries Rearrangement of Carbazol‐2‐yl Sulfonates: Efficient Tool for the Introduction of Sulfonyl Groups into Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds

Systematic studies on the photo‐Fries rearrangement of different 9H‐carbazol‐2‐yl sulfonates 2 have shown that this type of conversion can be readily used for the preparative‐scale introduction of alkyl‐ or arylsulfonyl groups into polycyclic aromatic compounds under very mild conditions. A series of new 1‐sulfonyl‐ ( 3 ) or 3‐sulfonyl‐9H‐carbazoles ( 4 ) were prepared in medium‐to‐good yields, and characterized by UV/VIS, ¹H‐NMR, and ¹³C‐NMR spectroscopy, as well as by elemental analysis. Effects of irradiation wavelength, solvent polarity, presence or absence of O₂, and photosensitizers were studied in detail.     

Hybrid Coordination Networks Constructed from ɛ‐Keggin‐Type Polyoxometalates and Rigid Imidazole‐Based Bridging Ligands as New Carriers for Noble‐Metal Catalysts

Three hybrid coordination networks that were constructed from ?‐Keggin polyoxometalate building units and imidazole‐based bridging ligands were prepared under hydrothermal conditions, that is, H[(Hbimb)₂(bimb){Zn₄PMo^V8Mo^VI₄O₄₀}] ? 6 H₂O ( 1 ), [Zn(Hbimbp)(bimbp)₃{Zn₄PMo^V8Mo^VI₄O₄₀}] ? DMF ? 3.5 H₂O ( 2 ), and H[Zn₂(timb)₂(bimba)₂Cl₂{Zn₄PMo^V8Mo^VI₄O₄₀}] ? 7 H₂O ( 3 ) (bimb=1,4‐bis(1‐imidazolyl)benzene, bimbp=4,4′‐bis(imidazolyl)biphenyl, timb=1,3,5‐tris(1‐imidazolyl)benzene, bimba=3,5‐bis(1‐imidazolyl)benzenamine). All three compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The mixed valence of the Mo centers was analyzed by XPS spectroscopy and bond‐valence sum calculations. In all three compounds, the ?‐Keggin polyoxometalate (POM) units acted as nodes that were connected by rigid imidazole‐based bridging ligands to form hybrid coordination networks. In compound 1 , 1D zigzag chains extended to form a 3D supramolecular architecture through intermolecular hydrogen‐bonding interactions. Compound 2 consisted of 2D curved sheets, whilst compound 3 contained chiral 2D networks. Because of the intrinsic reducing properties of ?‐Keggin POM species, noble‐metal nanoparticles were loaded onto these POM‐based coordination networks. Thus, compounds 1 – 3 were successfully loaded with Ag nanoparticles, and the corresponding composite materials exhibited high catalytic activities for the reduction of 4‐nitrophenol.     

Construction of Pendant‐Armed Schiff‐Base Macrocyclic Dinuclear Zinc Complexes and Their Selective Recognition of Acetate Ions

Two new flexible extended dialdehydes (H₂hpdd and H₂pdd) with different functional pendant arms (? CH₂CH₂PhOH and ? CH₂CH₂Ph) have been synthesized and reacted with 1,2‐bis(2‐aminoethoxy)ethane to prepare Schiff‐base macrocyclic complexes in the presence of a Zn^II‐ion template. As a result, two preorganized dinuclear Zn^II intermediates ( 1 and 2 ), as well as two 42‐membered folded [2+2] macrocyclic dinuclear Zn^II complexes ( 3 and 4 ), were produced. The central zinc ions in compounds 1 – 4 showed distinguishable coordination patterns with the dialdehydes and the [2+2] macrocyclic ligands, in which a subtle pH‐adjustment function of the two pendant arms (with or without the phenolic hydroxy group) was believed to play a vital role. Furthermore, cation‐ and anion‐recognition experiments for complexes 3 and 4 revealed that they could selectively recognize acetate ions by the formation of 1:1 stoichiometric complexes, as verified by changes in their UV/Vis and MS (ESI) spectra and even by the naked eye.     

Trimethyl[3‐methyl‐1‐(o‐tolenesulfonyl)indol‐2‐ylmethyl]ammonium iodide and benzyl[3‐bromo‐1‐(phenylsulfonyl)indol‐2‐ylmethyl]tolylamine

The title compounds, C₂₀H₂₅N₂O₂S⁺·I^?, (I), and C₂₉H₂₅BrN₂O₂S, (II), respectively, both crystallize in space group P. The pyrrole ring subtends an angle with the sulfonyl group of 33.6° in (I) and 21.5° in (II). The phenyl ring of the sulfonyl substituent makes a dihedral angle with the best plane of the indole moiety of 81.6° in (I) and 67.2° in (II). The lengthening or shortening of the C—N bond distances in both compounds is due to the electron‐withdrawing character of the phenyl­sulfonyl group. The S atoms are in distorted tetrahedral configurations. The molecular structures are stabilized by C—H?O and C—H?I interactions in (I), and by C—H?O and C—H?N interactions in (II).     

Transition metal complexes with ­thiosemicarbazide‐based ligands. XLIII.

In the title compound, [ZnCl(C₂H₇N₃S)₂]Cl, the Zn^II ion is five‐coordinated in a distorted trigonal–bipyramidal arrangement, with the hydrazine N atoms located in the apical positions. The structure is stabilized by N—H?Cl hydrogen bonds, which involve both the Cl atoms and all the hydrogen donors, except for one of the two thio­amide N atoms. A comparison of the geometry of thio­semicarbazide and S‐­methyl­iso­thio­semicarbazide complexes with Zn^II, Cu^II and Ni^II shows the pronounced influence of the hydrogen‐bond network on the coordination geometry of Zn^II compounds.     

A bipyridine‐ligated zinc(II) complex with bridging flavonolate ligation: synthesis,characterization, and visible‐light‐induced CO release reactivity

Metal–flavonolate compounds are of significant current interest as synthetic models for quercetinase enzymes and as bioactive compounds of importance to human health. Zinc–3‐hydroxyflavonolate compounds, including those of quercetin, kampferol, and morin, generally exhibit bidentate coordination to a single Zn^II center. The bipyridine‐ligated zinc–flavonolate compound reported herein, namely bis(μ‐4‐oxo‐2‐phenyl‐4H‐chromen‐3‐olato)‐κ³O ³:O ³,O ⁴;κ³O ³,O ⁴:O³‐bis[(2,2′‐bipyridine‐κ²N ,N ′)zinc(II)] bis(perchlorate), {[Zn₂(C₁₅H₉O₃)₂(C₁₀H₈N₂)₂](ClO₄)₂}_n , ( 1 ), provides an unusual example of bridging 3‐hydroxyflavonolate ligation in a dinuclear metal complex. The symmetry‐related Zn^II centers of ( 1 ) exhibit a distorted octahedral geometry, with weak coordination of a perchlorate anion trans to the bridging deprotonated O atom of the flavonolate ligand. Variable‐concentration conductivity measurements provide evidence that, when ( 1 ) is dissolved in CH₃CN, the complex dissociates into monomers. ¹H NMR resonances for ( 1 ) dissolved in d₆‐DMSO were assigned via HMQC to the H atoms of the flavonolate and bipyridine ligands. In CH₃CN, ( 1 ) undergoes quantitative visible‐light‐induced CO release with a quantum yield [0.004 (1)] similar to that exhibited by other mononuclear zinc–3‐hydroxyflavonolate complexes. Mass spectroscopic identification of the [(bpy)₂Zn(O‐benzoylsalicylate)]⁺ ion provides evidence of CO release from the flavonol and of ligand exchange at the Zn^II center.     

Complexes of Group 12 Metal Dihalides with 2‐Acetylpyridine‐N‐oxide 4N‐methylthiosemicarbazone (H4MLO). The Crystal Structures and Organization of [Zn(H4MLO)X2] (X = Br,I)

Reaction of group 12 metal dihalides with 2‐acetylpyridine‐N‐oxide ⁴N‐methylthiosemicarbazone (H4MLO) in ethanol afforded compounds [M(H4MLO)X₂] (M = Zn^II, Cd^II, Hg^II; X = Cl, Br, I), the structures of which were characterized by elemental analysis and by IR and ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy. In addition, the complexes of ZnBr₂ and ZnI₂ were analysed structurally by X‐ray diffractometry. In [Zn(H4MLO)Br₂] the ligand is O,N,S‐tridentate and the metal is pentacoordinated, while in [Zn(H4MLO)I₂] the thiosemicarbazone is S,O‐bis‐monodentate and the Zn^II cation has a distorted tetrahedral coordination polyhedron. In assays of antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger and Paecilomyces variotii, only the mercury compounds showed any activity, and only [Hg(H4MLO)Cl₂] and [Hg(H4MLO)I₂] were competitive with nystatin against A. niger.     

Hydrothermal synthesis and extended structure of poly[aqua(μ5‐ethylenediaminetetraacetato)dizinc(II)]

In the extended structure of the title compound, [Zn₂(C₁₀H₁₂N₂O₈)(H₂O)], prepared under hydrothermal conditions, there are two distinct Zn^II sites. The first, with octahedral geometry, bonds to two N and three O atoms from one ethylenediaminetetraacetate tetraanion (EDTA) and one water molecule. The second, with tetrahedral geometry, coordinates to O atoms from four different EDTA ligands. The EDTA ligand almost encapsulates the octahedral Zn^II ion and binds to four symmetry‐related tetrahedral Zn^II ions, hence generating the extended structure. One noncoordinated O‐atom site on the EDTA ligand connects to the water molecule by hydrogen bonding. Structural comparisons are made with other compounds containing zinc, EDTA and water.     

Bis‐Sulfonyl O,C,O‐Chelated Metallylenes (Ge,Sn) as Adjustable Ligands for Iron and Tungsten Complexes

The synthesis and characterization of an E₂CE₂ bis‐sulfonyl aryl pincer ligand and its efficiency for the stabilization of compounds containing low‐valent Group 14 elements (Ge and Sn) are reported. Complexation reaction of these metallylenes with iron or tungsten complexes resulted in the modulation of the oxygen atoms of the sulfonyl groups implicated in the stabilization of the Group 14 elements, demonstrating the original adjustable character of the bis‐sulfonyl O₂S‐C‐SO₂ aryl pincer.     

Assembly of 3D Coordination Polymers from 2D Sheets by [2+2] Cycloaddition Reaction

The synthesis of three 2D interdigitated Zn^II coordination polymers (CPs), by using three monotopic ligands containing C?C bonds, is reported. Among these, two CPs with 4spy (4‐styryl pyridine) and 2F‐4spy (a 2′‐fluoro derivative of 4spy) ligands showed quantitative formation of cyclobutane rings, thus demonstrating a unique synthetic procedure to synthesize metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) by using this photochemical reaction. Interestingly, these compounds can also be synthesized by mechanochemical grinding procedures by using Zn(OAc)₂. In contrast, Zn(NO₃)₂ did not yield the required product, unlike in the solution route. In addition, compounds with 4vpy (4‐vinylpyridine), 4spy and 2F‐4spy ligands created different units in the CPs; 4vpy and 2F‐4spy furnished paddle wheel units, whereas 4spy yielded tetrahedral Zn^II repeating units. Furthermore, the change in coordination geometry manifests in the photoluminescence properties, attributed to the difference in charge‐transfer and ligand‐centered fluorescent phenomenon.     

One‐Step Synthesis of Dialkyl 2‐[(4‐Methylphenyl)sulfonyl]‐1H‐pyrrole‐3,4‐dicarboxylates by Reaction of Acetylenedicarboxylates with ‘Tosylmethyl Isocyanide’ (TsMIC) and Triphenylphosphine

The reactive 1 : 1 adducts in the reaction between Ph₃P and dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylates have been trapped with ‘tosylmethyl isocyanide’ (TsMIC ; 1 ) to yield dialkyl 2‐[(4‐methylphenyl)sulfonyl]‐1H‐pyrrole‐3,4‐dicarboxylates 3 (Scheme 1). The structures of the highly functionalized compounds 3 were corroborated spectroscopically (IR, ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR, and EI‐MS) and by elemental analyses. A plausible mechanism for this type of cyclization is proposed (Scheme 2).     

Coordination Assembly of Discoid Nanoparticles

Supramolecular chemistry utilizes coordination bonds to assemble molecular building blocks into a variety of sophisticated constructs. However, traditional coordination assemblies are based on organic compounds that have limited ability to transport charge. Herein, we describe coordination assembly of anisotropic FeS₂ pyrite nanoparticles (NPs) that can facilitate charge transport. Zn²⁺ ions form supramolecular complexes with carboxylate end‐groups on NP surface, leading to multiparticle sheets with liquid‐crystal‐like organization. Conductivity and Hall carrier mobility of the p‐type layered semiconductor films with Zn²⁺ coordination bridging exceed those known for coordination compounds, some by several orders of magnitude. The nanoscale porosity of the assembled sheets combined with fast hole transport leads to high electrocatalytic activity of the NP films. The coordination assembly of NPs embraces the versatility of several types of building blocks and opens a new design space for self‐organized materials combining nanoscale and supramolecular structural motifs.     

Metal‐Ion Induced In Situ Ligand Oxidation for Self‐Assembled Clusters: from Bis(5‐(2‐pyridine‐2‐yl)‐1,2,4‐triazole‐3‐yl)methane to Alcohol or Ketone

Hydrothermal reactions of metal nitrates and ligand bis(5‐(pyridine‐2‐yl)‐1,2,4‐triazol‐3‐yl)methane (H₂L¹) gave three cluster compounds, {Cr₂}, {Zn₁₂} and {Fe₈}. Notably, methylene group of H₂L¹ was in situ oxidized either to hydroxymethylated (L²‐O)³⁻ in the metallo‐ring {Zn₁₂} or to a rigid carbonylated (L³=O)²⁻ in the screw‐type {Fe₈}. In light of comparative experimental results, NO₃⁻ was deduced to be of a catalytic role in the ligand oxidation. Metal ion could be regarded as an “induced” tool for clusters generation in self‐assembly process.