Syntheses,structural determination,and binding studies of binuclear eight-coordinate (enH2)[GdIII 2(pdta)2(H2O)2] · 8H2O and mononuclear nine-coordinate (enH2)[GdIII(egta)(H2O)]2 · 6H2O

The (enH₂)[Gd^III ₂(pdta)₂(H₂O)₂]?·?8H₂O (1) (en?=?ethylenediamine and H₄pdta?=?propylenediamine-N,?N,?N′,?N′-tetraacetic acid) and (enH₂)[Gd^III(egta)(H₂O)]₂?·?6H₂O (2) (H₄egta?=?ethyleneglycol-bis-(2-aminoethylether)-N,?N,?N′,?N′-tetraacetic acid) complexes were synthesized and characterized by infrared spectrum, thermal analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The complex (enH₂)[Gd^III ₂(pdta)₂(H₂O)₂]?·?8H₂O has a binuclear eight-coordinate structure with pseudo square antiprism and crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system with C2/c space group. Through a carboxylate bridge, an infinite 1-D zigzag polymeric binuclear [Gd^III ₂(pdta)₂(H₂O)₂]^2? complex anion is formed. All infinite zigzag polymeric complex anions link through hydrogen bonds, yielding a layer structure. (enH₂)[Gd^III(egta)(H₂O)]₂?·?6H₂O has a mononuclear nine-coordinate structure with pseudo monocapped square antiprism and crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system with P2₁/n space group. Each enH₂ ²⁺ cation, through hydrogen bonds, connects two adjacent [Gd^III(egta)(H₂O)]^? complex anions.     

Synthesis and structural determination of the first eight-coordinate rare earth metal complex with a six-member ring, (NH4)[EuIII(pdta)(H2O)] · H2O

(NH₄)[Eu^III(pdta)(H₂O)]?·?H₂O has been synthesized and characterized by infrared spectrum, fluorescence spectrum, elemental analyses and single-crystal X-ray diffraction techniques. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system with space group P2₁/n, a?=?12.7700(15)?Å, b?=?9.3885(11)?Å, c?=?14.4070(18)?Å, α?=?90°, β?=?95.950(2)°, γ?=?90°, V?=?1718.0(4)?ų, Z?=?4, M?=?508.28, D _c?=?1.965?g?cm^?3, μ?=?3.708?mm^?1, F(000)?=?1108. The structure was refined to R ₁?=?0.0238 for 3469 observed reflections (I?>?2σ(I)). The Eu^IIIN₂O₆ part in the [Eu^III(pdta)(H₂O)]^? complex anion has an eight-coordinate structure with a distorted square anti-prismatic conformation, in which six coordination positions, two nitrogen atoms and four oxygen atoms are from one pdta (=propylenediaminetetraacetic acid) ligand, the seventh position is an oxygen (O(8A)) from another pdta and the eighth coordination site is occupied by a water molecule. (NH₄)[Eu^III(pdta)(H₂O)]?·?H₂O is the first eight-coordinate complex with a six-member ring in the rare earth metal complexes with aminopolycarboxylic acid ligands.     

Synthesis and molecular characterization of the coordination polymer [Pb(2,2′-Bipy)(NO3)2(H2O)] n

A new coordination polymer [Pb(2,2′-Bipy)(NO₃)₂(H₂O)] _n has been successfully synthesized and characterized (where 2,2′-Bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine). The crystal structure of the polymer was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, crystallizing in the monoclinic crystal system, space group P2₁/n with unit cell parameters: a = 7.1673(5), b = 9.8706(6), c = 19.1825(12) Å; β = 90.0780(10)°; V = 1357.08(15) ų, and Z = 16. The Pb atom was six-coordinated with N(1) and N(2) from 2,2′-Bipy, O(2), O(3), and O(6) in nitrate; O(1) from coordinated water, forming a slightly distorted octahedral geometry. The structure units aggregate together to give birth to the infinite 1D chains via bridged nitrate, and 2D networks and three-dimensional frameworks were obtained through hydrogen bonding and π-π-stacking interaction among aromatic rings, respectively.     

Syntheses and structural determination of eight-coordinate Na[YbIII(Cydta)(H2O)2] · 5H2O and [YbIII(Hegta)] · 2H2O complexes

Na[Yb^III(Cydta)(H₂O)₂] · 5H₂O (1) (H₄Cydta = trans-1,2-cyclohexanediamine-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetic acid) and [Yb^III(Hegta)] · 2H₂O (2) (H₄egta = ethyleneglycol-bis-(2-aminoethylether)-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetic acid) were prepared and their composition and structures were determined by elemental analyses and single-crystal X-ray diffraction techniques. Complex 1 crystallized in the triclinic crystal system with space group P 1; the Yb^III is eight-coordinate by a hexadentate Cydta and two water molecules. Complex 2 is a protonated egta complex, crystallized in the monoclinic crystal system with space group P 2 ₁ /c; Yb^III is coordinated only by the octadentate Hegta ligand. Both these complexes adopt a pseudo-square antiprismatic conformation.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Macrocycle [Cu(dadm)(mal)(H2O)]2·2H2O

The reaction of 4,4′-diaminodiphenylmethane (dadm), malonic acid (H2mal) and Cu(NO3)2 in aqueous solution results in a discrete binuclear Cu(II) macrocycle: [Cu(dadm)(mal)- (H2O)]2(2H2O. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 15.231(3), b = 11.847(2), c = 9.801(2)A,Z= 106.75(3)o, V = 1693.5(6)A3, Z = 2, C32H40Cu2N4O12, Mr = 799.76, Dc = 1.568 g/cm3, λ(MoK() = 0.71073A, μ = 1.325 mm-1, F(000) = 828, the final R = 0.0531 and Wr = 0.1244 for 3421 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). Each Cu(II) is coordinated by two oxygen atoms from a mal ligand, two nitrogen atoms from two dadm ligands and a water oxygen atom to form a triangle bipyramidal motif. The title compound possesses a distorted macrocycle enclosed by dadm with approximate dimensions of 8.3A× 5.9A.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Zn(FcCOO)2(2,2′-bipy)(H2O)]2·H2O

A novel complex [Zn(FcCOO)2(2,2′-bipy)(H2O)]2·H2O (Fc = (η5-C5H5)Fe(η5-C5H4), 2,2′-bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 6.8187(4), b = 21.7155(13), c = 19.7411(12) (A), α = 90, β = 97.7420(10), γ = 90°, C64H58Fe4Zn2N4O11, Mr = 1413.28, V = 2896.4(3) (A)3, Dc = 1.620 g/cm3, Z = 2, F(000) = 1444, μ(MoKα) = 1.857 mm-1, R = 0.0523 and wR = 0.0982 for 3219 observed reflections (I ＞ 2σ(I)). Structural analysis shows that the zinc atom is coordinated with three oxygen atoms from two ferrocenemonocarboxylates and one water molecule together with two nitrogen atoms from 2,2′-bipyridine, giving a distorted square-pyramidal coordination geometry. The complex molecules are linked to form an infinite one-dimensional chain by both intermolecular hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking interactions of the bipyridine rings.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Zn(FcCOO)2(2,2′-bipy)(H2O)]2·H2O

A novel complex [Zn(FcCOO)2(2,2′-bipy)(H2O)]2·H2O (Fc = (η5-C5H5)Fe(η5-C5H4), 2,2′-bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 6.8187(4), b = 21.7155(13), c = 19.7411(12) (A), α = 90, β = 97.7420(10), γ = 90°, C64H58Fe4Zn2N4O11, Mr = 1413.28, V = 2896.4(3) (A)3, Dc = 1.620 g/cm3, Z = 2, F(000) = 1444, μ(MoKα) = 1.857 mm-1, R = 0.0523 and wR = 0.0982 for 3219 observed reflections (I ＞ 2σ(I)). Structural analysis shows that the zinc atom is coordinated with three oxygen atoms from two ferrocenemonocarboxylates and one water molecule together with two nitrogen atoms from 2,2′-bipyridine, giving a distorted square-pyramidal coordination geometry. The complex molecules are linked to form an infinite one-dimensional chain by both intermolecular hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking interactions of the bipyridine rings.     

Crystal structure of the coordination polymer [Cu2(S-mal)2(bpy)2(H2O)]·2.5H2O

Journal of Structural Chemistry - In the interaction of basic copper carbonate with optically pure malic acid and 4,4′-bipyridine [Cu2(S-mal)2(bpy)2(H2O)]·2.5H2O (1) is obtained. The...     

Synthesis and crystal structure of the coordination polymer of silver with 4,4′-bipyridylethylene [Ag(Bpe)](NO3)·3H2O

The compound [Ag(Bpe)](NO₃)·3H₂O (Bpe = 4,4′-bipyridylethylene, C₁₂H₁₀N₂) is prepared and its crystal structure is determined. The crystals are triclinic: a = 9.073(2) Å, b = 10.074(2) Å, c = 10.391(2) Å, α = 61.18(3)°, β = 72.11(3)°, γ = 68.62(3)°, space group P $\bar 1$ , V = 764.7(3) ų, ρ(calcd) = 1.764 g/cm³, Z = 2. The structure is composed of polymeric cationic chains, [Ag(Bpe)] _∞ ⁺ , NO ₃ ^? counterions, and water molecules. The Ag⁺ ions are bound to the two N atoms of two crystallographically nonequivalent Bpe ligands and form a nearly linear coordination (Ag(1)-N(1), 2.129 Å; Ag(1)-N(2), 2.120(4) Å; N(1)Ag(1)N(2), 169.9(2)°).     

Synthesis,crystal structure and magnetic properties of a 1D coordination polymer[Ni(phth)(phen)(H2O)] n · n H2O

A new one-dimensional coordination polymer [Ni(phth)(phen)(H₂O)] _n ?·?nH₂O was synthesized. The structure was determined by X-ray crystallography revealing that each nickel atom is five-coordinate bridged via phthalate ion to form a zigzag chain. The chains are further linked together via hydrogen-bonding interactions to construct a three dimensional supramolecular network. The magnetic properties of the complex show that there are weak antiferromagnetic interactions between Ni(II) centers.     

Synthesis, crystal structure, and fluorescence properties of a novel coordination polymer [Zn(L)(4,4′-bipyridine)(H2O)] n · (H2O)4

In this work, a novel and rare coordination polymer, [Zn(L)(Bipy)(H₂O)] _n · (H₂O)₄ (H₂L??sphenylpropylmalonate acid, Bipy??4,4??-bipyridine), has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR spectroscopy, and solid fluorimetry studies. In the crystal, the Zn²⁺ ion of the complex is hexacoordinated in a slightly distorted octahedral configuration forming the unit structure, 2D structure, and 3D framework. The supramolecular architecture was constructed by a unit of (H₂O)₄ discrete water cluster. Besides, the coordination polymer displays strong emission spectra due to the metal-to-ligand charge-transfer transition, having potential applications as fluorescent materials.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Two-dimensional Framework Supramolecular Complex [Mn(phen)(DPZDA)(H2O)]·2H2O

A novel two-dimensional supramolecular complex [Mn(phen)(DPZDA)(H2O)]·2H2Ohas been synthesized by the reaction of Mn(CH3COO)2, 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) and H2DPZDA (3,5-dimethyl-pyrazine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid). Elemental analysis, IR spectra and X-ray singlecrystal diffraction were carried out to determine the composition and crystal structure of the title complex. Crystal data: triclinic system, space group P-1, a = 7.7474(13), b = 9.3381(15), c =15.146(3)(A), α = 93.872(3), β = 102.451(11), γ = 105.261(11)°, C20H20MnN4O7, Mr = 483.34, Z = 2,F(000) = 498, V = 1023.2(3)(A)3, Dc = 1.569 g/cm3, μ = 0.697 mm-1, -9≤h≤9, -11 ≤k≤ 10, -18≤l≤12, R = 0.0365 and wR = 0.0901 for 3585 independent reflections (Rint = 0.0165) and 2923observed reflections (I ＞ 2σ(I)). Structural analysis indicates that Mn(Ⅱ) adopts a distorted octahedral geometry. The 2-D framework supramolecular structure of the title complex is constructed from hydrogen bonds and π…πinteractions.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Cu(phen)2(SO4)(H2O)]·0.5C4H4O4·7H2O

The title compound, [Cu(phen)2(SO4)(H2O)]·0.5C4H4O4·7H2O (phen = 1,10-phe-nanthroline and C4H4O4 = fumaric acid), has been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal is of triclinic, space group P with a = 11.4827(2), b = 11.9086(2), c = 13.77350(10)(A), α = 80.6830(10), β = 66.6480(10), γ = 64.0480(10)o, V = 1554.63(4) (A)3, Mr = 722.17, Z = 2, Dc = 1.543 g/cm3, μ = 0.845 mm-1, F(000) = 750, R = 0.0349 and wR = 0.0837 for 4754 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). The compound contains a six-coordinated copper(II) center, which is surround by four N atoms of two phen ligands (Cu-N distances in the range of 1.997(2)～2.225(2)(A)), one sulfate O atom (Cu-O = 2.0037(17) (A)) and one water O atom (Cu-O(5w) = 2.719(2) (A)) in a distorted octahedral geometry. Extensive hydrogen-bonding interactions are involved in water molecules, ligated sulfate anions and fumaric acid molecules. In addition, π-π interactions via aromatic nitrogen-containing ligands are also discussed. The combination of non-covalent interactions leads to the formation of a 3-D network structure.     

Keggin polyoxoanion supported organic-inorganic trinuclear lutetium cluster, {Na(H(2)O)(3)[Lu(pydc)(H(2)O)(3)](3)}[SiW(12)O(40)]·26.5H(2)O

A novel strawberry-like organic-inorganic hybrid, {Na(H(2)O)(3)[Lu(pydc)(H(2)O)(3)](3)}[SiW(12)O(40)]·26.5H(2)O (H(2)pydc = pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylate) containing an intriguing trinuclear lutetium cluster {Na(H(2)O)(3)[Lu(pydc)(H(2)O)(3)](3)}(4+) has been synthesized and its luminescent properties, IR, UV, TG, PXRD analyses and single crystal X-ray diffraction were investigated.     

Solvothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Electrochemical Property of Complex [Co(p-MBA)2(2,2'-bipy)(H2O)]·(H2O)

One novel complex [Co(p-MBA)2(2,2'-bipy)(H2O)]·(H2O) has been synthesized by the reaction of p-methylbenzoic acid with 2,2'-bipyridine in the solvent mixture of water and methanol. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group P-1 with a=0.70479(14), b=1.1211(2), c=1.6718(3) nm, α=103.806(3), β=90.795(3), γ=104.207(3)°, V=1.2399(4) nm3, Mr=512.41, Dc=1.373 g/cm3, Z=2, F(000)=532, μ=0.733 mm-1, R=0.0432 and wR=0.0957. The crystal structural analysis shows that the cobalt atom is coordinated with three oxygen atoms from two p-methylbenzoic acids and one water molecule and two nitrogen atoms from one 2,2'-bipyridine,forming a distorted square-pyramidal coordination geometry. The cyclic voltammetry behavior of the complex is also reported.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of the complex [Mg(H2O)2(dmf@CB[6])(bdc)]·DMF·4H2O and the inclusion compound [dmf@CB[6]]·8H2O

The complex [Mg(H₂O)₂(dmf@CB[6])(bdc)]·DMF·4H₂O (1) and the inclusion compound [dmf@CB[6]]·8H₂O (2) were obtained from a mixture of magnesium perchlorate and water (for compound 1) or magnesium oxide and H₂SO₄ (for compound 2), and cucurbit[6]uryl (CB[6]) in the presence of N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) with the additives of terephthalic or fumaric acid, respectively. X-ray diffraction studies showed that magnesium cation in compound 1 coordinated two oxygen atoms of the CB[6] molecule, one oxygen atom of the terephthalate anion, two molecules of water, and a DMF molecule located inside the cucurbit[6]uryl cavity. When fumaric acid was used instead of terephthalic acid under similar conditions of synthesis, no coordination of magnesium cations to cucurbit[6]uryl molecules took place, rather an inclusion compound of DMF into the macrocyclic cavitand was formed. Compounds 1 and 2 were characterized by X-ray diffraction data, IR spectroscopy, and elemental analysis.     

Synthesis and structure of Na[UO2(SeO3)(HSeO3)] · 4H2O

Compound Na[UO₂(SeO₃)(HSeO₃)] · 4H₂O (I) has been synthesized and studied by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystals of I are monoclinic with the unit cell parameters a = 8.8032(5) Å, b = 10.4610(7) Å, c = 13.1312(7) Å, β = 105.054(2)°, space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, V = 1167.76(12) ų, R = 0.0394. The main structural units of crystals I are the [UO₂(SeO₃)(HSeO₃)]^? layers belonging to the AT³B² crystal-chemical group (A = UO ₂ ²⁺ , T³ = SeO ₃ ^2? , B² =HSeO ₃ ^? ) of the uranyl complexes. The sodium ions are linked with oxygen atoms of two uranyl ions of the same layer and with four water molecules. Electroneutral packets that formed are linked into a three-dimensional framework through a system of hydrogen bonds.