Syntheses and structures of nine-coordinate NH4[HoIII(Edta)(H2O)3] · 1.5H2O, (NH4)4[Ho 2 III (Dtpa)2] · 9H2O, and (NH4)3[HoIII(Ttha)] · 5H2O complexes

The three title complexes, NH₄[Ho^III(Edta)(H₂O)₃] · 1.5H₂O (I) (H₄Edta = ethylenedianine-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetic acid), (NH₄)₄[Ho ₂ ^III (Dtpa)₂] · 9H₂O (II) (H₅Dtpa = diethylenetriamine-N,N,N′,N″,N″-entaacetic acid), and (NH₄)₃[Ho^III(Ttha)] · 5H₂O (III) (H₆ Ttha = triethylenetetramine-N,N,N′,N″,N?,N?-hexaacetic acid), have been prepared and characterized by FT-IR, elemental analyses, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction technique. Complex I has a nine-coordinate mononuclear structure with distorted monocapped square antiprismatic conformation and its crystal structure belongs to orthorhombic system and Fdd2 space group. The crystal data are as follows: a = 19.343(9), b = 35.125(17), c = 12.364(6) Å, V = 8400(7) ų, Z = 16, M = 552.26, ρ_calcd = 1.747 g cm^?3 μ = 3.828 mm^?1, and F(000) = 4368. Complex II has a binuclear nine-coordinate pseudomonocapped square antiprismatic conformation and its crystal structure belongs to triclinic system and space P1 group. The crystal data are as follows: a = 9.7637(16), b = 9.9722(16), c = 12.945(2) Å, α= 85.853(2)°, β = 77. 140(2)°, γ = 77.140(2)°, V = 1198.4(3) ų, Z = 1, M = 1340.80, ρ_calcd = 1.858 g cm^?3, μ = 3.380 mm^?1, and F(000) = 674. As for complex III, it also has nine-coordinate mononuclear structure with distorted tricapped trigonal prism and its crystal structure belongs to monoclinic system andP2₁/c space group. The crystal data are as follows: a = 10.349(3), b = 12.760(4), c = 23.142(7) Å, β = 91.020(6)°, V = 3055.6(16) ų, Z = 2, M = 797.55, ρ_calcd = 1.734 g cm^?3, μ = 2.674 mm^?1, and F(000) = 1624. The results showed that although the ligands are different from one another in the shape and the numbers of coordination atoms, they all have nine-coordinate structures. However, one of them has binuclear structure and the other two have mononuclear structures because of the difference of the ligands.     

Syntheses,structural determination,and binding studies of binuclear nine-coordinate (MnH)4[Ho 2 III (Dtpa)2] · 12H2O and polynuclear nine-coordinate {(MnH)[HoIII(Egta)] · 3H2O} n

Two novel rare earth metal coordination compounds, (MnH)₄[Ho ^III₂ (Dtpa)₂] · 12H₂O (I) (Mn = methylamine, H₅Dtpa = diethylenetriamine-N,N,N′,N″,N″-pentaaceticacid) and {(MnH)[Ho^III(Egta)] · 3H₂O} _n (II) (H₄Egta = ethyleneglycol-bis(2-aminoethylether)-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetic acid) have been successfully synthesized through direct heating reflux and characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy, thermal analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction techniques (CIF files CCDC nos. 890878 (I) and 1457061 (II)). Complex I shapes a binuclear nine-coordinate structure with distorted tricapped trigonal prismatic conformation and crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system with space group P1?. The central Ho³⁺ ion is coordinated by three nitrogens and six oxygens from two octadentate Dtpa ligands. The cell dimensions are as follows: a = 9.8420(10), b = 12.1319(13), c = 13.2931(15) Å, α = 89.223(2)°, β = 68.4280(10)°, γ = 72.1280(10)° and V = 1396.0(3) ų. Complex II adopts a polynuclear nine-coordinate structure with pseudo-monocapped square antiprismatic conformation and crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system with space group C2/c. The central Ho³⁺ ion is coordinated by two nitrogens and seven oxygens from two octadentate Egta ligands. The crystal data are as follows: a = 38.4755(13), b =13.5569(5), c = 8.7343(3) Å, β = 100.135(3)° and V = 4484.8(3) ų.

     

Synthesis, crystal structures, and properties of [Ca(H2O)2(Dmf@CB[6])(Bdc)] · DMF · 4H2O and [Ca(H2O)3(Dmf@CB[6])]Cl2 · 2H2O

Complexes [Ca(H₂O)₂(Dmf@CB[6])(Bdc)] · DMF · 4H₂O (I) and [Ca(H₂O)₃(Dmf@CB[6])]Cl₂ · 2H₂O (II) are synthesized by the heating (95°C) of a mixture of calcium chloride and cucurbit[6]uril (CB[6]) in a mixture of dimethylformamide (DMF) and water with the addition of terephthalic acid (H₂Bdc) in the case of complex I or triethylamine for complex II. The compounds are characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis, IR spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric and elemental analyses. The luminescence spectra are also recorded. According to the X-ray diffraction data, the calcium atom is coordinated by the oxygen atoms of the cucurbit[6]uril molecule, water molecules, and terephthalate anion (for I). The internal cavity of the cavitand is occupied by DMF.     

Syntheses and structures of seven-coordinate K3[Cd(Dtpa)], K2[Cd(H2O)4][Cd(Edta)(H2O)]2 · 2H2O, and Na2[Cd(H2O)4][Cd(Edta)(H2O)]2 · 2H2O complexes

The title complexes, K₃[Cd(Dtpa)] (H₅Dtpa = diethylenetriamine-N,N,N,N′,N′-pentaacetic acid, (I)), K₂[Cd(H₂O)₄][Cd(Edta)(H₂O)]₂ · 2H₂O (H₄Edta = ethylenediamine-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetic acid, (II)), and Na₂[Cd(H₂O)₄][Cd(Edta)(H₂O)]₂ · 2H₂O (III), were prepared, and their compositions and structures were determined by elemental analyses, IR spectra, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction techniques, respectively. In complex I, the Cd is seven-coordinated by one Dtpa ligand yielding a pseudo-monocapped trigonal prism conformation, and the complex crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system with the Pi space group. The crystal data are as follows: a = 8.7300(17), b = 9.1200(18), c = 15.110(3) Å, α = 95.52(3)°, β = 96.59(3)°, γ = 99.63(3)°, V = 1170.0(4) ų, Z = 2, ρ = 1.754 g/cm³, μ = 1.519 mm^?1, F(000) = 616, R = 0.0644 and wR = 0.1712 for 3842 observed reflections with I ≥ 2σ(I). For complex II, in the [Cd(Edta)(H₂O)]^2? complex anion the Cd²⁺ ion is seven-coordinated by one Edta ligand and one water molecule, yielding a pseudo-pentagonal bipyramid conformation. In the [Cd(H₂O)₄]²⁺ cation, the bridged Cd is six-coordinated, yielding an almost standard octahedral conformation. The complex crystallizes in the monoclinic system with P2₁/n space group. The crystal data are as follows: a = 9.098(3), b = 16.442(6), c = 12.023(4) Å, β = 91.053(6)°, V = 1798.3(12) ų, Z = 2, ρ = 2.098 g/cm³, μ = 2.086 mm^?1, F(000) =1124, R = 0.0406 and wR = 0.1152 for 3680 observed reflections with I ≥ 2σ(I). In complex III, the conformations of Cd²⁺ ions are similar to those of the potassium salt complex, and the complex also crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system with the P2₁/n space group. The crystal data are as follows: a = 9.134(7), b = 16.500(13), c = 12.075(10) Å, β = 91.054(12)°, V = 1820(2) ų, Z = 2, ρ = 2.015 g/cm³, μ = 1.856 mm^?1, F(000) = 1092, R = 0.0363 and wR = 0.0879 for 3707 observed reflections with I ≥ 2σ(I).     

Syntheses,structural determination,and binding studies of nine-coordinate mononuclear (mnH)2[DyIII(Httha)]·3H2O and (enH2)3[DyIII(ttha)]2·9H2O

Two dysprosium coordination compounds, (mnH)₂[Dy^III(Httha)]·3H₂O (1) (H₆ttha?=?triethylenetetramine-N,N,N′,N″,N′′′,N′′′-hexaacetic acid and mn?=?methylamine) and (enH₂)₃[Dy^III(ttha)]₂·9H₂O (2) (en?=?ethylenediamine), were synthesized through direct heating and characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, thermal analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. X-ray diffraction analysis displays that 1 is a mononuclear nine-coordinate complex with a pseudo-monocapped square antiprismatic conformation (MCSAP) crystallizing in the monoclinic crystal system with P2(1)/c space group. The crystal data are as follows: a?=?16.1363(19)?Å, b?=?13.9336(11)?Å, c?=?13.6619(14)?Å, β?=?102.2490(10)°, and V?=?3001.8(5)?ų. There are two kinds of methylamine cation in 1. They connect [Dy^III(Httha)]^2?and crystal waters through hydrogen bonds, leading to formation of a 2-D ladder-like layer structure. The polymeric 2 also is a nine-coordinate structure with a pseudo-MCSAP crystallizing in the monoclinic crystal system with P2/c space group. The cell dimensions are: a?=?17.7801(16)?Å, b?=?9.7035(10)?Å, c?=?22.096(2)?Å, β?=?118.874(2)°, and V?=?3338.3(6)?ų. In 2 there are also two types of ethylenediamine cations. One connects three adjacent [Dy^III(ttha)]^3? complex anions through hydrogen bonds and the other is symmetrical forming hydrogen bonds with two neighboring [Dy^III(ttha)]^3? complex anions. These hydrogen bonds result in formation of a 2-D ladder-like layer structure as well.     

Syntheses and structural determinations of the nine-coordinate rare earth metal: Na4[DyIII(dtpa)(H2O)]2·16H2O,Na[DyIII(edta)(H2O)3]·3.25H2O and Na3[DyIII(nta)2(H2O)]·5.5H2O

Three complexes, Na₄[Dy^III(dtpa)(H₂O)]₂?·?16H₂O, Na[Dy^III(edta)(H₂O)₃]?·?3.25H₂O and Na₃[Dy^III (nta)₂(H₂O)]?·?5.5H₂O, have been synthesized in aqueous solution and characterized by FT–IR, elemental analyses, TG–DTA and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Na₄[Dy^III(dtpa)(H₂O)]₂?·?16H₂O crystallizes in the monoclinic system with P2₁/n space group, a?=?18.158(10)?Å, b?=?14.968(9)?Å, c?=?20.769(12)?Å, β?=?108.552(9)°, V?=?5351(5)?ų, Z?=?4, M?=?1517.87?g?mol^?1, D _c?=?1.879?g?cm^?3, μ?=?2.914?mm^?1, F(000)?=?3032, and its structure is refined to R ₁(F)?=?0.0500 for 9384 observed reflections [I?>?2σ(I)]. Na[Dy^III(edta)(H₂O)₃]?·?3.25H₂O crystallizes in the orthorhombic system with Fdd2 space group, a?=?19.338(7)?Å, b?=?35.378(13)?Å, c?=?12.137(5)?Å, β?=?90°, V?=?8303(5)?ų, Z?=?16, M?=?586.31?g?mol^?1, D _c?=?1.876?g?cm^?3, μ?=?3.690?mm^?1, F(000)?=?4632, and its structure is refined to R ₁(F)?=?0.0307 for 4027 observed reflections [I?>?2σ(I)]. Na₃[Dy^III(nta)₂(H₂O)]?·?5.5H₂O crystallizes in the orthorhombic system with Pccn space group, a?=?15.964(12)?Å, b?=?19.665(15)?Å, c?=?14.552(11)?Å, β?=?90°, V?=?4568(6)?ų, Z?=?8, M?=?724.81?g?mol^?1, D _c?=?2.102?g?cm^?3, μ?=?3.422?mm^?1, F(000)?=?2848, and its structure is refined to R ₁(F)?=?0.0449 for 4033 observed reflections [I?>?2?σ(I)]. The coordination polyhedra are tricapped trigonal prism for Na₄[Dy^III(dtpa)(H₂O)]₂?·?16H₂O and Na₃[Dy^III(nta)₂(H₂O)]?·?5.5H₂O, but monocapped square antiprism for Na[Dy^III(edta)(H₂O)₃]?·?3.25H₂O. The crystal structures of these three complexes are completely different from one another. The three-dimensional geometries of three polymers are 3-D layer-shaped structure for Na₄[Dy^III(dtpa)(H₂O)]₂?·?16H₂O, 1-D zigzag type structure for Na[Dy^III(edta)(H₂O)₃]?·?3.25H₂O and a 2-D parallelogram for Na₃[Dy^III(nta)₂(H₂O)]?·?5.5H₂O. According to thermal analyses, the collapsing temperatures are 356°C for Na₄[Dy^III(dtpa)(H₂O)]₂?·?16H₂O, 371°C for Na[Dy^III(edta)(H₂O)₃]?·?3.25H₂O and 387°C for Na₃[Dy^III(nta)₂(H₂O)]?·?5.5H₂O, which indicates that their crystal structures are very stable.     

Synthesis, crystal structure, and thermal stability of [Mo2O4(μ2-O)(C6H4O2)2(H2O)] · (C8H9N2)2 · 2H2O

From hydrothermal treatment of benzene-1,2-diamine, pyrocatechol, and MoO₃ in acetic acid solution, a new compound, [Mo₂(μ₂-O)₂(C₆H₄O₂)₂(H₂O)] · (C₈H₉N₂)₂ · 2H₂O (I), constructed from pyrocatechol chelated dinuclear molybdenum units and 2-methylbenzimidazole has been synthesized. Single-crystal structure analysis reveals that the compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 23.365(2), b = 7.2214(5), c = 19.3021(16) β = 97.929(4), V = 3225.6(5), Z = 4, M = 808.46, ρ_c = 1.665 g/cm³, μ(MoK _α) = 0.84 mm^?1, F(000) = 1608, the final R = 0.0622 and wR = 0.1484 for 7385 independent reflections with R _int = 0.0393. Interestingly, an in situ condensation between acetic acid and benzene-1,2-diamine has occurred, and the unexpected 2-methyl-1-H-benzo[d] imidazoles serve as counterions and N-H donors to form stable hydrogen-bond network in the crystal. Furthermore, intermolecular hydrogen bonds are found among the cations, anions and crystalline water molecules. The double nuclear molybdenum units are connected by O-H...O hydrogen bonds with the crystalline water molecules to form one-dimensional chains, and the chains are further joined together by N-H...O to form a quasi-two dimensional structure.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Ni(H2O)6][Ni(H2O)2(C4H2O4)]·4H2O

Reaction of a freshly prepared Ni(OH)_{2?2 x} (CO₃) _x ·yH₂O with maleic acid in H₂O at room temperature afforded [Ni(H₂O)₆][Ni(H₂O)₂(C₄H₂O₄)]·4H₂O, which consists of [Ni(H₂O)₆]²⁺ cations, [Ni(H₂O)₂(C₄H₂O₄)]^2? anions and lattice H₂O molecules. Ni atoms in cations are octahedrally coordinated and Ni atoms in anions are each octahedrally coordinated by bidentate chelating maleato ligands and two water molecules at trans positions. Cations and anions are interlinked by hydrogen bonds to form 1D chains, which are hexagonally arranged and connected by the lattice water molecules. When heated in a flowing argon stream, the compound decomposes, with complete dehydration being followed by dissociation of nickel maleate into NiO and maleic anhydride.     

Syntheses, spectroscopic analysis, and structural determination of two novel nine-coordinate mononuclear Na4[EuIII(Dtpa)(H2O)]2 · 11.5H2O and binuclear (NH4)4[EuIII(Dtpa)]2 · 10H2O complexes

Two novel rare-earth metal complexes, namely, mononuclear Na₄[Eu^III(Dtpa)(H₂O)]₂ · 11.5H₂O (I) and binuciear (NH₄)₄[Eu^III(Dtpa)]₂ · 10H₂O (II) (H₅Dtpa = diethylenetriamine-N,N,N??,N??,N??-pentaacetic acid), have successfully been synthesized and characterized by infrared spectrum, UV-Vis spectrum, fluorescence spectrum, thermal analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction techniques. Since these two Eu(III) complexes have different counterions, causing different coordination environment, fluorescence spectrum analysis displays different fluorescence properties. X-ray diffraction reveals that the coordination polyhedra of both complexes adopt pseudo-D _3h tricapped trigonal prismatic conformation. However, I is a nine-coordinate mononuclear complex and crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal space group P2₁/n and II is a nine-coordinate binuciear complex and crystallizes in the triclinic crystal space group $P\bar 1$ . In addition, II has two independent binuciear structural units, [Eu(1)₂(Dtpa)₂] and [Eu(2)₂(Dtpa)₂]. Along the yz plane both [Eu(1)₂(Dtpa)₂] and [Eu(2)₂(Dtpa)₂] form a 1D chain structure, respectively. Further, along the y axis linking of each other forms a 2D planar structure.     

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.     

The thermal dehydration and decomposition of Ba[Cu(C2O4)2(H2O)]·5H2O

The thermal behaviour of Ba[Cu(C₂O₄)₂(H₂O)]·5H₂O in N₂ and in O₂ has been examined using thermogravimetry (TG) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The dehydration starts at relatively low temperatures (about 80°C), but continues until the onset of the decomposition (about 280°C). The decomposition takes place in two major stages (onsets 280 and 390°C). The mass of the intermediate after the first stage corresponded to the formation of barium oxalate and copper metal and, after the second stage, to the formation of barium carbonate and copper metal. The enthalpy for the dehydration was found to be 311±30 kJ mol^–1 (or 52±5 kJ (mol of H₂O)^–1). The overall enthalpy change for the decomposition of Ba[Cu(C₂O₄)₂] in N₂ was estimated from the combined area of the peaks of the DSC curve as –347 kJ mol^–1. The kinetics of the thermal dehydration and decomposition were studied using isothermal TG. The dehydration was strongly deceleratory and the -time curves could be described by the three dimensional diffusion (D3) model. The values of the activation energy and the pre-exponential factor for the dehydration were 125±4 kJ mol^–1 and (1.38±0.08)×10¹⁵ min^–1, respectively. The decomposition was complex, consisting of at least two concurrent processes. The decomposition was analysed in terms of two overlapping deceleratory processes. One process was fast and could be described by the contracting-geometry model withn=5. The other process was slow and could also be described by the contracting-geometry model, but withn=2.The values ofE _a andA were 206±23 kJ mol^–1 and (2.2±0.5)×10¹⁹ min^–1, respectively, for the fast process, and 259±37 kJ mol^–1 and (6.3±1.8)×10²³ min^–1, respectively, for the slow process.Dedicated to Prof. Menachem Steinberg on the occasion of his 65th birthday     

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.     

Crystal Structure of Calcium [Aqua(Nitrilotriacetatocobaltate(II)] Tetrahydrate,Ca[Co(Nta)(H2O)]2· 4H2O

Crystals of Ca[Co^II(Nta)]₂· 6H₂O (I), where Nta^3–is a nitrilotriacetate ion, were synthesized and studied using X-ray diffraction analysis. They were found to be monoclinic: a= 6.991(1), b= 10.031(1), c= 16.238(3) Å, = 98.50(1)°, V= 1126.2(3) ų, space group P2₁/n, Z= 2, R ₁= 0.0241, wR ₂= 0.0636, GOOF = 1.050 (for 3132 reflections with I> 2(I)). Structure Iis composed of {[Co(Nta)(H₂O)]^–}₁anion chains united by Ca²⁺cations into a three-dimensional framework. The coordination polyhedra of Co and Ca atoms are distorted octahedra. The Co(II) atom environment includes atoms N(1), O(1), O(3), and O(5) of one Nta^3–ligand, a carbonyl O(2)" atom of the neighboring anion fragment, and an O(w1) atom of the water molecule. The shortest bond is formed by the Co atom with the bridging O(2)" atom in trans-position relative to atom N(1). The Co–O(2)" distance (2.029 Å) is noticeably shorter than the other bond lengths, Co–O(Nta) (2.069–2.103 Å), Co–O(w1), and Co–N(1) (2.155 and 2.177 Å, respectively). Cations Ca²⁺are located in the inversion centers and involve in their coordination atoms O(4), O(6), O(w2), and the oxygen atoms symmetrically bond to them and arranged at 2.271(1), 2.420(1), and 2.351(2) Å, respectively. The structural formula of the title compound is {Ca(H₂O)₂[Co(Nta)(H₂O)]₂}₃· 2H₂O.     

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.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [H4As8V14O42(H2O)]·6H2O

The title compound [H4As8V14O42(H2O)]·6H2O 1 has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. It crystallizes in trigonal, space group R3c with a = b = 36.447(6), c = 21.485(5) (A), V = 24717(8) (A)3, Z = 18, Mr = 2114.66, Dc = 2.557g/cm3, F(000) = 17928, μ = 7.149 mm-1, R = 0.0792 and wR = 0.1265. The [H4As8V14O42- (H2O)] cluster consists of fourteen VO5 square pyramids linked by four As2O5 handle-like units.