A new 2D Mn(II) coordination polymer constructed from carboxylate and N-donor coligand: Synthesis,structure, and magnetism

A new complexes, namely, {[Mn₂(L)₂(Bipy)₂] · H₂O} _n (I) (H₂L = diphenic acid, Bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine) has been synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal diffraction analysis. In I, the two syn, anti-carboxylate groups in L bridge Mn(II) forming a one-dimensional chain, which is further connected by Bipy into 2D double layer. Magnetic study reveals the overall antiferromagnetic interaction between neighboring Mn²⁺ ions in compound I.     

Solvothermal synthesis,crystal structure,and characterization of two new 2D Co(II)/Ni(II) coordination polymers with mixed-organic tectonics

Two new isomorphous coordination polymers [Co(4,4′-Bpda)(Dpa)] _n (I) and [Ni(4,4′-Bpda)(Dpa)] _n · H₂O (II) (4,4′-H₂Bpda = benzophenone-4,4′-dicarboxylic acid, Dpa = dipyridin-4-ylamine) were synthesized under solvothermal condition and characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction technique. Compounds I and II exhibit 2D helical layers resulting from alternating single helical chains and double helical chains, which feature uninodal 4-connected topology with a point symbol of 6⁶.     

A new layered lead(II) MOF with helical chain motif: synthesis, crystal structure, and fluorescence

A novel layered MOF, {[Pb₂(H₂Bic)(HBic)Cl₃] · 2H₂O} _n (I), was hydrothermally obtained by the reaction of PbCl₂ with 1-H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid (H₂Bic) and fully characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, FT-IR, TG-DTA, and luminescent spectra. Structural analysis suggests that complex I is a 2D layer assembled from helical Pb(II)-HBicchains and bridging chloride linkers, which is H-bonded together into a 3D supramolecular network. Additionally, I in the solid-state exhibits a favorable fluorescent emission at room temperature due to the intraligand charge transfer, suggesting its potential application as fluorescence materials.     

Synthesis and crystal structures of cobalt(II) and nickel(II) complexes containing nitronyl nitroxide radical and dicyanamide

Two new complexes [Co(NIT-1′-MeBzIm)₂(Dca)₂] (I) and [Ni(NIT-1′-MeBzIm)₂(Dca)(H₂O) · NO₃ · H₂O (II) (NIT-1′-MeBzIm = 2-{2′-[(l′-methyl)benzimidazolyl]}-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide; Dca = N(CN)₂) were prepared and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Relevant crystallographic parameters are as follows: monoclinic, P2_1/c space group, Z = 4; crystal data: C₃₄H₃₈N₁₄O₄Co, M = 765.71, a = 14.343(4), b = 14.322(4), c = 18.626(5) Å, β = 105.956(3)° for I. Orthorhombic Pna2₁ space group, Z = 4; crystal data: C₃₂H₄₂N₁₂O₉Ni, M = 797.49, a = 24.426(4), b = 11.0326(18), c = 13.980(2)Å for II. The X-ray analysis reveals that Co²⁺ ion and Ni²⁺ ion resides in a approximate sdistorted octahedron center. In I, the complex was linked by intermolecular hydrogen bonds, resulting in a 1D chain configuration. In II, the complex was linked by intermolecular hydrogen bonds, resulting in a 2D network configuration.     

Synthesis,characterization, and crystal structure of one zinc(II) complex with 4-Hydroxypyridine-2,6-Dicarboxylic acid and 4,4′-bipyridine

A new zinc(II) coordination polymer, {[Zn(HCAM)(4,4′-Bipy)_0.5] · H₂O} _n (I) (H₃CAM = 4-hydroxypyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid; 4,4′-Bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine), has been synthesized by hydrothermal reaction of Zn(OAc)₂, H₃CAM and 4,4′-Bipy. It has been structurally characterized by element analysis, IR-spectra. X-ray single-crystal analysis was carried out for I (CIF file CCDC no. 974199), which crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group Pbca. The single X-ray diffraction studies reveal that I shows a new 2D wave-like plane with 3-connected net. Furthermore, the thermal stability of compound I was studied.     

Water-induced reversible dissolution/reorganization transformations of Cu(Ⅱ)-K(I) heterometallic coordination polymers

Three new heterometallic coordination compounds, namely, [KCu(I3)(L)2(H2O)2]n(1), [KCu(I3)(L)2(H2O)]n(2) and [CuK4(I3)2(L′)4]n(3), were prepared and characterized(HL=5-methylpyrazine-2-carboxylic acid, HL′=p-tolylacetic acid). Structural studies revealed that 1 and 2 exhibit 3D frameworks with rectangular channels occupied by triiodide ions. Both compounds can be symbolized as a 5-connected net with pcu topology. In compound 3, a one-dimensional polyhedral chain is connected by hexanuclear mask like clusters [Cu2K4O8]. These chains are further linked each other via rare(1,1,3,3)-triiodide ion-bridging units to generate a 3D(4,5,6)-connected net with the point symbol of {12}2{4·122}4{46}{48·62}4{49·66}4. It is noteworthy that water-induced reversible dissolution/reorganization processes occur between 1/2 and [Cu(L)2(H2O)]n·3nH2O. The thermal and photoluminescence properties of compounds 1, 2, and 3 were investigated as well.     

Synthesis and structures of copper(II) and cadmium(II) compounds based on pyridazine derivative ligands

The two new compounds [Cu(HODA)₂(H₂O)₂] · 3H₂O (I) and [Cd(HODA)₂(H₂O)₃] (II) (HODA = 6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridazine-4-carboxylic acid) based on pyridazine derivation ligands have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectrum and X-ray single crystal diffraction. X-ray analysis shows that in compound I, Cu²⁺ ion is four-coordinated with a plane square geometry while Cu²⁺ ion in compound II is seven-coordinated with a distorted pentagonal bipyramid geometry. Both of the two units are all connected as 3D supramolecular structures by the intermolecular hydrogen bonds. Moreover, thermal gravimetric analysis of two compounds has been also investigated.     

Syntheses,structures, and luminescent properties of zinc(II) complexes based on imidazole derivative

Two new Zn(II) coordination complexes [ZnL₂(SCN)₂] (I) and [ZnL₂Cl₂] (II) have been pre-pared by self-assembly of corresponding metal salts with (E)-2-(3-(4-(1H-imidazole-1-yl)styryl)-5,5-dimethylcyclohexo-2-enylidene) malononitrile (L) and characterized by IR spectrum, elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complexes I and II are two-dimensional (2D) networks with different topology structures. The luminescence properties were investigated.     

1D chlorine bridged mercury(II) complex containing nitronyl nitroxide radicals: Synthesis, crystal structures, and magnetic properties

A novel 1D chlorine bridged mercury(II) complex containing nitronyl nitroxide radicals, [Hg₂(NIT-1′-MeBzIm)Cl₄] _n (NIT-1′-MeBzIm = 2-{2′-[(1′-methyl)benzimidazolyl]}-4,4,5,5-tetrameth-ylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide), has been prepared and characterized by magnetic and single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies. The complex crystallizes in triclinic, space group P $\bar 1$ , Z = 2. Crystal data: C₁₅H₁₉C₁₄Hg₂N₄O₂, M = 830.32, a = 7.4454(16), b = 9.463(2), c = 16.180(3) Å, α = 94.245(2)°, β = 100.747(2)°, γ = 102.523(2)°, V = 1085.5(4) ų, ρ _c = 2.540 g/cm³, μ(MoK_α) = 14.636 mm^?1, F(000) = 762, R = 0.0312 and wR = 0.0779 for 3990 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The X-ray analysis reveals that the Hg²⁺ ions shows two coordination geometries of five-coordinated with a distorted square pyramidal coordination geometry and quadrilateral geometry. The units of [Hg₂(NIT-1′-MeBzIm)C_l4] _n were connected as 1D chain structure by the chlorine bridges. Magnetic investigation indicates the existence of weak intramolecular interactions is antiferromagnetic with J = ?1.23 cm^?1, where the spin Hamitonian is defined as H = $ - 2\sum\nolimits_{i,j} {J_{i,j} S_i S} $ within the complex.     

Hydrothermal synthesis, crystal structure, and photoluminescence of Pb(II) and Mn(II) coordination polymers based on imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline

Two new coordination polymers, [Pb(IDPT)₂(NO₃)₂] (I) and [Mn(IDPT)(SO₄)(H₂O)₂] (II) (IDPT = imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline), were synthesized by hydrothermal method and characterized by elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction technique. The results reveal that the complex I belongs to monoclinic crystal system, space group C2/c and complex II belongs to monoclinic crystal system, P2₁/c space group. The cell parameters are: a = 19.1970(13), b = 7.3875(5), c = 17.3825(12) Å, β = 100.47(10)°, V = 2424.0(3) ų, Z = 4, F(000) = 1488 for I; a = 10.9135(6), b = 7.0230(4), c = 19.7034(10) Å, β = 99.32(10)°, V = 1490.25(14) ų, Z = 4, F(000) = 828 for II. In the structure of complex I, the metal center Pb(II) is six-coordinated, displays an octahedral geometry. Each molecule is further connected with neighboring one via π-π interactions into 1D chain. In complex II, Mn(II) is six-coordinated to form a distorted octahedral geometry. Compound II displays 1D supramolecular chain formed through hydrogen bonds. Additionally, the fluorescent properties for the complexes were investigated. Complexes I and II exhibit strong photoluminescence with emission maximum at 583 and 529 nm at room temperature.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of two coordination polymer based on 1,3,5-tris(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene

Two novel coordination polymers, [Zn₂(CAM)₂(Titmb)] (I) and [Zn₄Co(OH)₂(BTEC)₂ (Titmb)₂(H₂O)₂] · 2H₂O (II) (H₂CAM = camphor acid, H₄BTEC = 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid, and Titmb = 1,3,5-tris(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene), have been hydrothermal prepared and characterized by IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex I displays an unusual three-dimensional (3,4,6)-connected network with (4.6⁴.8)₂(4².6⁴.8⁹)(6².8)₂ topology. Complex II exhibits an interesting heterometallic 3D metal-organic framework. Moreover, the luminescent properties of I have been investigated in the solid state at room temperature.     

Hydrothermal synthesis, crystal structures, and properties of two Co(II) complexes based on 4-bromoisophthalic acid and N-donor ligands

Two new Co(II) complexes, [Co₂(H₂O)(Bipy)₂(Bript)₂] _n (I) and [Co(H₂O)(Phen)(Bript)] · H₂O (II), where H₂Bript = 4-bromoisophthalic acid, Bipy = 2,2??-bipyridine, and Phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex I has binuclear units in which two Co²⁺ ions are bridged by two carboxylate groups and a coordinaiod-water molecule, and the binuclear units are connected by Bript to generate a 1D helical chain. These 1D helical chains are further linked by ????? stacking interactions to form a 3D supramolecular network, while complex II has a 2D layer motif. In I and II, there exists extensive hydrogen bonding interactions. The thermal behavior of the two corresponding complexes have briefly been investigated.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of diaquadibenzoatobis(nicotinamide)nickel(II)

A coordination compound of nickel(II) benzoate with nicotinamide [Ni(C₆H₅COO)₂(L)₂(H₂O)₂] (I) (L is nicotinic acid amide) is synthesized and studied by IR spectroscopy. Its crystal structure is solved by X-ray crystallography. The crystals of compound I are monoclinic: a = 7.152 Å, b = 18.266 Å, c = 10.341 Å, β = 109.24°, V = 1275.4 ų, Z = 2, space group P2₁/c. Structural units of a crystal of I are centrosymmetric octahedral complex molecules. The coordination environment of the Ni atom contains two O atoms (Ni-O(1) 2.066(2) Å) and two N atoms (Ni-N(1) 2.091(2) Å) of the monodentate-coordinated benzoate anions and nicotinamide molecules, respectively, as well as two O atoms of the H₂O molecules (Ni-O(1w) 2.110(2) Å).     

Synthesis and magnetic properties of a new binuclear copper(II) complex with naphthalato-bridged ligand

To utilized a bridged-ligand of 1,8-naphthalate dianion (NAPH) as building block by self-assembly technology, a new binuclear copper(II) compound [Cu₂(μ-NAPH)₂(DMF)₄(H₂O)₂] (I) has been constructed and structurally characterized by X-ray crystallography. Complex I crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c, with a = 17.822(9), b = 9.964(5), c = 23.194(11) Å and β = 102.385(5)°. Magnetic measurements confirm that I presents a very weak antiferromagnetic interaction between the paramagnetic ions.     

Crystal Structure and Magnetic Property of a 2-D Hexa-Circular Ring Cu(II)/Na(I)-Substituted Sandwich-Type Arsenotungstate

A new compound H₈[NaCu₅Cl(H₂O)₃(B-α-AsW₉O₃₃)₂] 24H₂O (1) is synthetized by the reaction of the CuCl₂ 2H₂O and Na₂₇[NaAs₄W₄₀O₁₄₀] 60H₂O in aqueous solution, which is constructed from a {Cu₅Na} hexagon moiety sandwiched by two trilacunary [B-α-AsW₉O₃₃]^9? units. The structure is determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction technique and further characterized by IR spectroscopy. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that 1 is built by two trilacunary [B-α-AsW₉O₃₃]^9? units incorporating a {Cu₅Na} hexagon moiety and further linked to each other to form an infinitely extended 2-D network via Cu–O–W bridges. Notably, magnetic measurement demonstrates that the occurrence of intramolecular ferromagnetic Cu–Cu interactions within {Cu₅Na} hexagon moiety.     

A multi-functional 3D polymolybdate-based copper(II) complex based on an asymmetric pyridyl-amide ligand: synthesis,structure and properties

A polymolybdate-based metal–organic compound {H₂[Cu₂(L)₂(Mo₈O₂₇)(H₂O)₄]} (1) [L = N-(pyridin-3-yl)isonicotinamide] has been synthesized under solvothermal (methanol–water mixed solvent) conditions and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 exhibits a 3D metal–organic network containing unusual 1D [Mo₈O₂₇] _n ^6n? inorganic chains, with adjacent 1D chains connected by Cu(II) atoms and L ligands to form a 3D framework with a trinodal 4,4,6-connected {4².6³.8}₂{4⁴.6⁸.8³} topology. The electrocatalytic activities of compound 1 and its photocatalytic properties for the degradation of organic dyes have also been investigated.     

pH-Dependent synthesis of two new lead(II) coordination polymers with 4-aminoantipyrine and 5-nitroisophthalate ligands

Two novel lead(II) coordination polymers with the same mixed ligands, [Pb(AAP)(NIP)] _n (I) and {[Pb(AAP)(NIP)] · 2H₂O} _n (II) (AAP = 4-aminoantipyrine and NIP^2? = 5-nitroisophthalate), were prepared by controlling the pH value of the reaction mixture. Complexes I and II were characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction analyses (CIF files CCDC nos. 936101 (I) and 936102 (II)). Complex I with terminal AAP molecule displays a linear chain with hemidirected Pb²⁺ ions connected by bis-bidentate chelating-NIP^2? anions. By contrast, complex II exhibits a dimeric {Pb₂(AAP)₂}-based coplanar layer extended by bidentate chelating-bidentate chelating and bridging-NIP^2? anions. Obviously, the pH-directed structural difference is dominated by the competitive binding modes of the AAP and carboxylate groups of NIP^2? ligands. Both complexes display different thermal stability due to structural difference and similar emissions originated from the intra- and/or inter-ligand electron transfer, suggesting their potential application as luminescent materials.     

Hydrothermal synthesis, crystal structure, and photoluminescence of a new 2D cadmium(II) complex: {Cd(C8H5O3Cl2)2(C10H8N2)} n

One new cadmium coordination polymer, [Cd(2,4-Dcp)₂(4,4-Bipy)] _n (I) (2,4-HDcp = 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, 4,4′-Bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine) with 2D layer structure, has been prepared by the hydrothermal synthesis and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TGA and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex I crystallizes belong to monoclinic system and has C2/c space group. Each Cd²⁺ ion is six-coordinated and located at an octahedral geometry. The Cd²⁺ ions are linked by bidentate 2,4-Dcp groups into a linear chain in which the benzene rings of 2,4-Dcp ligands point alternately up and down. These chains are further connected into a sandwich-like layer though 4,4′-Bipy ligands. Furthermore, the photoluminescence and life-time of I in the solid state have been studied.     

Syntheses, structures and magnetic properties of three Co(II) coordination architectures based on a flexible multidentate carboxylate ligand and different N-donor ligands

Three new cobalt complexes, {[Co₅(tci)₂(bimb)₃(µ₃-O)₂(H₂O)₂]·3DMF·4H₂O} _n (1), {[Co₃(tci)₂(bib)]·2DMF·2H₂O} _n (2) and {[Co(Htci)(bpea)_0.5]·H₂O} _n (3) (H₃tci = tris(2-carboxyethyl)isocyanurate, bimb = 4,4′-bis(imidazol-1-yl)biphenyl, bib = 1,4-bis(imidazol-1-yl)benzene, bpea = 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethane, DMF = N,N′-dimethylformamide), have been successfully synthesized through the assembly of Co(II) ions, H₃tci and different N-donor ligands, respectively. All complexes were structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analyses, IR spectra, thermogravimetric (TG) analyses and X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD). Complex 1 exhibits a 3D three-fold parallel interpenetrated 3D → 3D structure with (6⁵·8) CdSO₄ topology. Complex 2 is built from [Co₃(µ₂-O_carboxyl)₂(CO₂)₄] clusters and linear bib ligands, displaying a two-fold parallel interpenetrated (3,8)-connected (4³)₂(4⁶·6¹⁸·8⁴) topology, while complex 3 is a 3D pillar-layered structure involving an infinite -Co-(µ₂-Ocarboxyl)(CO₂)-Co-chain. The diverse structures of the three complexes indicate that the skeletons of different N-donor ligands play an important role in the assembly of such different frameworks. In addition, magnetic investigation indicates that besides spin-orbit coupling of Co(II) ions, there exist antiferromagnetic exchange interactions in Co₅ and Co₃ clusters of 1 and 2, respectively.     

Syntheses, structures, and properties of the Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) complexes with 5-carboxy- and 5-methoxycarbonylpyrazoles

New cobalt(II), nickel(II), and copper(II) complexes based on 5-methoxycarbonyl-3-me-thylpyrazole (MePzCOOMe), [Co(MePzCOOMe)₂(H₂O)₂](NO₃)₂ (I), [Ni(MePzCOOMe)₂(H₂O)₂] (NO₃)₂ (II), and [Cu(MePzCOO)₂(H₂O)] · 3H₂O (III), were synthesized. The compounds were studied by X-ray diffraction analysis, IR spectroscopy, and static magnetic susceptibility. The molecular and crystal structures of complexes I and III were determined by X-ray structure analysis.