Three different structural lead(II) polymers constructed from newly designed chlorophenyl-imidazole dicarboxylate ligands

A 1-D coordination polymer, {[Pb(o-ClPhH₂IDC)₂]·H₂O}_n (o-ClPhH₃IDC = 2-(2-chlorophenyl)-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid) (1), a 2-D coordination polymer, [Pb₃(p-ClPhIDC)₂(H₂O)]_n (p-ClPhH₃IDC = 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid) (2), and a 3-D polymer, [Pb(p-ClPhH₂IDC)₂]_n (3), have been obtained solvothermally and structurally characterized by elemental analyses, IR, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Although they were prepared with similar ligands and Pb²⁺, polymers 1–3 show distinct structures. The X-ray powder diffraction and thermal properties of the polymers have been investigated. The influence of the reaction conditions to the final products and coordination of the organic ligands are discussed.     

Syntheses,structural diversity and properties of three coordination polymers built by chlorophenyl imidazole dicarboxylate

Two 2D coordiantion polymers, [Sr(p-ClPhHIDC)(H₂O)]_n (p-ClPhH₃IDC = 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid) (1) and [Cd₃(p-ClPhH₂IDC)₂(p-ClPhHIDC)₂(H₂O)₂]_n (2) and one 3D polymer {[Co₃(p-ClPhHIDC)₃(H₂O)₃]·6H₂O}_n (3) have been prepared successfully under solvothermal conditions and structurally characterised by elemental analyses, IR and XRPD determinations, and have been further analysed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Polymer 1 exhibits a graceful 2D grid sheet structure. Polymer 2 can be regarded as a (3,3,4)-coordinated 2D network. Polymer 3 exhibits a 3D motif with 1D open channels and [Co₁₂(p-ClPhHIDC)₉] bihexagonal rings. The coordination features of the newly prepared imidazole dicarboxylate ligand, p-ClPhH₃IDC, have been discussed from both theoretical and experimental aspects. Furthermore, the solid-state photoluminescence and thermal properties of the polymers have also been investigated.     

Two tetranuclear Ni(II) complexes from substituted imidazole dicarboxylates: syntheses,structures, thermal and magnetic properties

Two tetranuclear nickel(II) complexes, [Ni₄ (p-BrPhHIDC)₄(py)₄(H₂O)₄]·CH₃OH (p-BrPhH₃IDC = 2-(p-bromophenyl)-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid) (1) and [Ni₄(p-ClPhHIDC)₄ (CH₃CN)₄(H₂O)₄]·4H₂O (p-ClPhH₃IDC = 2-(p-chlorophenyl)-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid, py = pyridine) (2), have been solvothermally synthesised and structurally characterised. Both compounds consist of similar tetranuclear Ni(II) cores, in which the imidazole dicarboxylate ligands adopt the similar coordination mode. The thermal properties of 1 and 2 have been investigated. Also, it is discovered that there exists antiferromagnetic coupling between the Ni(II) ions in 1 and 2; the best fittings to the experimental magnetic susceptibilities gave J = ? 9.89 cm^? 1 and g = 2.18 for 1, and J = ? 10.54 cm^? 1 and g = 2.14 for 2.     

Three transition-metal polymers from imidazole dicarboxylates-bearing methoxyphenyl groups: syntheses,crystal structures and properties

Three coordination polymers, namely, {[Cu₂(HMOPhIDC)(4,4′-bipy)]}_n (H₃MOPhIDC = 2-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid) (1), [Co(HDMOPhIDC)(phen)]_n (H₃DMOPhIDC = 2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid) (2) and [Ni₂(HDMOPhIDC)₂(H₂O)₄]_n (3) have been prepared under hydrothermal condition and characterised by elemental analyses, infrared spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Each of the polymers 1–3 is a 1D column-like structure and displays a 3D supramolecular network via the π…π stacking or hydrogen bond interactions. Furthermore, fluorescence and UV–vis spectroscopic properties of the polymers have been studied.     

Solvothermal syntheses,crystal structures and properties of four polymers built by p-methoxyphenyl imidazole dicarboxylates

By employing 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid (p-MOPhH₃IDC) to react with Cd(II), Zn(II) and Sr(II) ions, four polymers, [Cd(p-MOPhHIDC)(2,2′-bipy)]_n (2,2′-bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine) (1), [Zn_0.5(p-MOPhH₂IDC)·H₂O]_n (2), {[Cd₄(p-MOPhHIDC)₄(C₂H₅OH)₂(H₂O)₂]·4C₂H₅OH·2H₂O}_n (3) and {[Sr₂(H₂MOPhIDC)₂(C₈H₄O₄)(H₂O)₆]·6H₂O}_n (4) have been solvothermally synthesised and structurally characterised by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Polymer 1 is a chain with 2,2′-bipy appending in the same side. Polymer 2 is a 2D rhombus grid structure. The π?π interactions between the aromatic groups supply the additional stabilisation for the solid-state structures of 1 and 2. Polymer 3 shows a 3D framework bearing 1D open channels. Polymer 4 exhibits a 2D latticed plane. The thermal and photoluminescence properties of 1–4 have been investigated as well.     

Pyridine effected tunable luminescence properties of a 1D cadmium(II) polymer with tetranuclear second building units

One novel 1D polymer, [Cd₂(m-BrPhHIDC)₂(4,4′-bipy)(H₂O)₂]_n (1) (m-BrPhH₃IDC = 2-(3-bromophenyl)-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid; 4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine), has been hydrothermally synthesised and characterised by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR, powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) and thermogravimetric analysis. Polymer 1 composed of tetranuclear square [Cd₂(m-BrPhHIDC)₂] second building units and 4,4′-bipy bridges shows the interesting tunable luminescence properties aroused by pyridine. A luminescence enhance mechanism has been proposed.     

基于半刚性双(噻唑基苯并咪唑)和不同羧酸的五个一维配合物的合成和表征

通过水热或溶剂热合成的方法制备了5个一维配合物{[Zn(btbb)_(0.5)(m-phda)]·0.5H_2O}_n(1),{[Cd_2(btbb)(adtda)_2(H_2O)]·H_2O}_n(2),[Mn_2(btbb)(tbi)_2]_n(3),{[Cd(btbb)_(0.5)(3-Nitro-o-bdc)(H_2O)]·H_2O}_n(4)和[Cd_2(btbb)(tbi)_2]_n(5)(btbb=1,4-双(2-(4-噻唑基)苯并咪唑-1-基甲基)苯,m-H_2phda=间苯二甲酸,H_2adtda=1,3-金刚烷二羧酸,H_2tbi=5-叔丁基间苯二甲酸,3-Nitro-o-H_2bdc=3-硝基-1,2-苯二甲酸)。配合物1是一个包含22元环的一维链。配合物2是一个包含8元环的一维链,并且氮配体在这个一维链中仅仅起到装饰作用。配合物3是一个一维双链结构。配合物4是一个包含14元环的一维链。配合物5是一个阶梯状的一维双链结构。     

Hydrothermal synthesis,structure, and photoluminescence of four complexes based on 1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylate or 1H-imidazole-2-carboxylate ligands

Four complexes, [Ag₄(bipy)₂(Himdc)₂(H₂O)₂] _n (1), [Ag(H₂imdc)] _n (2), [K(H₃imdc)(H₂imdc)(H₂O)₂] _n (3), and [Cu(Himc)₂] (4) (H₃imdc?=?1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid, H₂imc?=?1H-imidazole-2-carboxylic acid, and bipy?=?4,4′-bipyridine), were hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis and elemental analysis. The obtained complexes exhibit different coordination structures; 1 contains a 2-D supramolecular layer based on two chains arraying uniformly in an ABAB manner. Compound 2 displays sawtooth-shaped 1-D chains extending to 2-D layers via hydrogen bond interactions. Compound 3 possesses a 3-D framework structure based on a 1-D chain via hydrogen bonding interactions. Compound 4 has a 3-D framework structure bearing a pcu-type topology. In addition, the photoluminescence for 1 has been investigated.     

A phenyl imidazole dicarboxylate-based 3D terbium–organic framework for selective sensing of nitrobenzene

A novel lanthanide(III)–organic framework, {(Tb(μ₃-HPhIDC)(μ₂-C₂O₄)_0.5(H₂O))·2H₂O}_n (1) (H₃PhIDC = 2-phenyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid) has been solvothermally synthesised and structurally characterised, which exhibits selective detection of nitrobenzene via a photoinduced electron transfer quenching mechanism. The high efficiency, stability and recyclability of 1 make it a potential chemosensor for nitrobenzene.     

Zinc(II) and manganese(II) coordination polymers constructed by 2-naphthyl imidazole dicarboxylate: syntheses,structures and properties

Three coordination polymers [Zn(μ₃-HNIDC)(CH₃OH)]_n (H₃NIDC = 2-(2-naphthyl)-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid) (1), [Mn(μ₂-HNIDC)(4,4′-bipy)]_n (4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine) (2) and [Mn₂(μ₂-HNIDC)₂(phen)₂]_n (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) (3) have been solvothermally synthesised and structurally characterised by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analyses, thermal analyses and IR spectra. Polymer 1 displays a three-dimensional open architecture with one-dimensional (1D) channels. Polymer 2 exhibits a sheet structure containing infinite rectangles. Polymer 3 presents a 1D wave chain structure. The solid-state photoluminescence of 1 has been investigated as well.     

Syntheses,structures, and properties of three MOFs based on tertbutylphenyl imidazole dicarboxylate

By hydrothermal reactions of a newly designed ligand, 2-(p-tert-butylphenyl)-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid (H₃BuPhIDC) with Cd(II) or Zn(II), three metal-organic frameworks, [Cd(μ₃-HBuPhIDC)(H₂O)]·2H₂O (1), [Cd(μ₃-HBuPhIDC)(4,4′-bipy)_0.5] (4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine) (2), and [Zn₂(μ₃-HBuPhIDC)₂(CH₃OH)₂] (3), have been obtained and characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectroscopy, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. In 1, small countless diamond grids form a mesh structure and then are bridged through μ₃-HBuPhIDC^2? linkers building a 3-D framework. Compared with 1, 4,4′-bipy participates in the construction of a 3-D structure of 2. Polymer 3 shows an interesting 3-D open architecture, which contains infinite 1-D octagonal channels built by left- and right-handed helical chains. Thermal and solid-state photoluminescence properties of the polymers have been investigated.     

Syntheses,crystal structures and antibacterial activities of M(II) benzene-1,2,3-triyltris(oxy)triacetic acid complexes

Four metal(II) complexes with benzene-1,2,3-triyltris(oxy)triacetic acid (H₃L), {[Co_1.5(L)(H₂O)₆]·6H₂O}_n (1), {[Co_1.5(L)(4,4′-bipy)_1.5(H₂O)₄]·4H₂O}_n (2), {[Co(HL)(2,2′-bipy)(H₂O)₂]·1.5H₂O}_n (3), and {[Cu(HL)(phen)(H₂O)₂]·H₂O}_n (4) (4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine; 2,2′-bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine; phen = phenanthroline), were prepared and structurally characterized. Complex 2 displays a 1-D structure, while 1, 3, and 4 reveal 0-D structures, which further extend to 3-D supramolecular networks by hydrogen bonding interactions, of which 1 and 4 contain double-helical chains, 2 includes meso-helices, and 3 comprises single-helices. Furthermore, the thermal stabilities and antibacterial activities of the complexes were studied.     

Syntheses,structures, and luminescence of two Zn(II) coordination polymers based on 5-(4-imidazol-1-yl-phenyl)-2H-tetrazole and carboxylates

Reactions of Zn(II) salts, 5-(4-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)phenyl)-1H-tetrazolate (HIPT) and 2-mercaptobenzoic acid or 2-propyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid (H₃PrIDC), result in two mixed-ligand coordination polymers (CPs), [Zn₂(IPT)(DSDB)(OH)]_n (H₂DSDB = 2,2′-disulfanediyldibenzoic acid, 1) and [Zn₂(IPT)(PrIDC)(H₂O)]_n (H₃PrIDC = 2-propyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid, 2). Compound 1 possesses a 2-D structure built by 1-D [Zn(IPT)]_n chains and DSDB^2? connectors, in which the DSDB^2? is generated via in situ reaction from 2-mercaptobenzoic acid. It displays a new intricate 4-nodal {3·4·6·7·8·9}{3·6·7·8·9·10}{3·8·9}{4·6·8} topology. Compound 2 displays a 3-D framework with new 3-connected topology with Schläfli symbol of (4·8·10) (8·12²), in which the 1-D Zn-carboxylate chains were bridged by 3-connected IPT^? ligands. The thermal stabilities and luminescence properties of 1 and 2 have also been studied. The compounds exhibit intense solid-state fluorescent emissions at room temperature.     

Four Zn(II)/Cd(II) coordination polymers derived from isomeric benzenedicarboxylates and 1,6-bis(triazol)hexane ligand: synthesis,crystal structure,and luminescent properties

Four coordination polymers, [Zn(o-bdc)(bth)_0.5(H₂O)] _n (1), [Cd(o-bdc)(bth)_0.5(H₂O)] _n (2), [Zn(m-bdc)(bth)] _n (3), and [Cd(p-bdc)(bth)?·?(H₂O)₂] _n (4) (where o-bdc?=?1,2-benzenedicarboxylate, m-bdc?=?1,3-benzenedicarboxylate, p-bdc?=?1,4-benzenedicarboxylate, and bth?=?1,6-bis(triazol)hexane), have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. Both 1 and 2 are isostructural, featuring two binodal architectures: (6³)(6⁵·8) topology in terms of o-bdc and Zn^II/Cd^II as three- and four-connected nodes. Complex 3 shows a 2-D (4,4) network with the Zn?···?Zn?···?Zn angle of 57.84°, whereas 4 exhibits planar 2-D (4,4) network. These 2-D networks of 3 and 4 are extended by supramolecular interactions, such as CH?···?π/π–π stacking and hydrogen-bonding into 3-D architecture. A structural comparison of these complexes demonstrates that the dicarboxylate building blocks with different dispositions of the carboxyl site play a key role in governing the coordination motifs as well as 3-D supramolecular lattices. Solid-state properties such as photoluminescence and thermal stabilities of 1–4 have also been studied.     

Three new coordination complexes based on 2-methyl-4, 5-imidazoledicarboxylic acid varying from zero- to two-dimensionality

Reaction of 2-methyl-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid (H₃MIDC) with different salts (Zn and Mn) has led to three new H _n MIDC–metal complexes varying from zero- to two-dimensional structures under hydrothermal and solvothermal conditions. The complex [Zn(H₂MIDC)₂(H₂O)₂] (1) is a 0-D complex constructed by H₂MIDC^? and Zn centers and the complex [Mn(HMIDC)(H₂O)₂]?·?H₂O (2) is a polymeric 1-D chiral chain constructed by HMIDC^2? and Mn centers connected into a 3-D supramolecular framework with a 1-D channel. The complex [Zn₃(MIDC)₂(H₂O)₂(DMF)₂]?·?0.5H₂O (3) shows a 2-D puckered structure composed of MIDC^3? and Zn. The differences of the three complexes demonstrate that reaction solvent and temperature have important effects on the structure of these complexes. Complex 3 shows strong fluorescence in the solid state at room temperature.     

Synthesis,structure and photoluminescent properties of a new coordination polymer [Cd2(pzdc)2(4,4′-bpy)(H2O)2] n (H2pzdc = pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, 4,4′-bpy = 4,4′-bipyridine)

A new 2D coordination polymer, [Cd₂(pzdc)₂(4,4′-bpy)(H₂O)₂] _n (1) (pzdc = pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, 4,4′-bpy = 4,4′-bipyridine), has been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectra and single crystal X-ray diffraction. X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that 1 features an interesting 2D stair-like layer with linear [Cd₂(pzdc)₂(H₂O)₂] _n ribbons linked by 4,4′-bpy bridges. Furthermore, these layers are packed in an ABAB arrangement to give a 3D supramolecular network via hydrogen bonding and π–π packing interactions. Compound 1 displays strong fluorescent emission in the solid state at room temperature.     

Three-pillared layer metal–organic frameworks assembled by imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylate and rigid bisimidazole ligands: synthesis,crystal structure,and sensing nitroaromatics

Three-pillared layer metal–organic frameworks based on 1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylate and linear bis(imidazole) ligands generally formulated as {[Co₃(idc)₂(bib)₃]·8H₂O}_n (1), {[Cd(Hidc)(bib)_0.5]}_n (2) and {[Cd(Hidc)(bibp)]}_n (3), where H₃idc = 1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylate, bib = 1,4-bis(1-imidazolyl)benzene and bibp = 4,4′-bis(1-imidazolyl)biphenyl, have been solvothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 features a 3-D-pillared layer structure with 1-D channels, generated by honeycomb-like 2-D layer linked by bib ligands. Compound 2 consists of 2-D lumpy layers of [Cd₄(Hidc)₄], which are further connected by bridging ligands of bib to generate a pillared layer 3-D framework with 1-D channels. In 3, the 2-D corrugated honeycomb networks, structurally analogous to CFx, are pillared by bibp ligands to form a 3-D architecture with 1-D channels. Through selecting different metal ions and the length of pillared ligands, the pore sizes are adjusted in the three complexes. The potential of 2 and 3 for nitro explosive sensing is investigated through luminescence quenching experiments, which show that 3 can be applied as a fluorescent sensor for nitro compounds.     

Hydrogen-bonded sodium–organic frameworks from imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid

Coordination polymers [Na(Hidc)(H₂idc)(H₂O)₂] (1) and [Na(Hidc)(H₂O)] (2) (H₂idc?=?imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid) have been synthesized hydrothermally and analyzed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, TGA, and IR. Compound 1 displays a 1-D coordination network and 2 exhibits a layered coordination structure. Both compounds form 3-D frameworks through hydrogen bonds.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of potassium and manganese complexes of 1,2,3-triazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid

Three coordination compounds [K(H₂TDA)H₂O] _n (1), [K(H₂TDA)(H₃TDA)2H₂O] _n (2), and Mn₂(phen)₂(HTDA)₂(H₂O)₄ (3) have been synthesized and characterized structurally by X-ray diffraction, where H₃TDA = 1,2,3-triazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid and phen = 1,10-phenanthroline. Their solid-state structures have been characterized by elemental analysis and IR spectroscopy. In 1, a 3-D (4, 8)-connected metal-organic framework has been constructed using dinuclear potassium clusters as eight-connected nodes and the ligands as four-connected nodes; it represents the fluorite topology network. Compound 2 exhibits 1-D chains along c-axis, which are connected by strong hydrogen-bond interactions in 2-D layers; the layers are further stacked via hydrogen bonds in the b-direction. In 3, two neighboring Mn(II) ions are bridged by two 1,2,3-triazole-4,5-dicarboxylic groups, forming a binuclear structure, with Mn(II) ··· Mn(II) distance of 4.356 Å, which is further linked to generate a 2-D layer structure via interdimer hydrogen bonds. The fluorescence for these compounds was investigated.     

Syntheses,structures and luminescent properties of a series of ladder-shaped [Ln2Sr3] heterometal-organic frameworks

A series of Ln^III–Sr^II heterometallic coordination polymers formulated as [Ln₂Sr₃(pda)₆(H₂O)₁₈]·nH₂O (Ln = Pr-1, n = 14; Nd-2, n = 12; Sm-3, n = 11; Eu-4, n = 11; Gd-5, n = 16; Tb-6, n = 13; Dy-7, n = 13) were synthesized via assembly of Ln(NO₃)₃·6H₂O, SrCl₂·6H₂O, pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid (H₂pda) and imidazole (im) in H₂O/C₂H₅OH solution. Single crystal X-ray diffraction revealed that they are isostructural. All of these complexes possess ladder-shaped 1-D chain structures. The luminescent properties of Sm-3, Eu-4, Gd-5, Tb-6 and Dy-7 have been investigated. The solid-state quantum yields and the lifetimes of Eu-4 and Tb-6 are also studied.