Novel vanadium(V) compounds with a layer structure: synthesis,crystal structures,and solid state NMR spectroscopy of [(VO(2))(2)(4,4'-bpy)(0.5)(4,4'-Hbpy)(XO(4))] x H(2)O (X = P and As)

A novel vanadium(V) phosphate and the arsenate analogue, [(VO(2))(2)(4,4'-bpy)(0.5)(4,4'-Hbpy)(XO(4))].H(2)O (X = P, As; bpy = bipyridine), have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. They are the first structurally characterized compounds in the vanadium(V)/4,4'-bpy/phosphate (or arsenate) systems. The two compounds are isostructural and crystallize in the triclinic space group P macro (No. 2) with a = 7.9063(3) A, b = 10.2201(4) A, c = 12.1336(5) A, alpha = 113.4652(7) degrees, beta = 95.7231(7) degrees, gamma = 94.4447(7) degrees, and Z = 2 for the phosphate, and a = 7.8843(6) A, b = 10.3686(7) A, c = 12.2606(9) A, alpha = 113.464(1) degrees, beta = 95.560(1) degrees, gamma = 94.585(1) degrees, and Z = 2 for the arsenate. The structure consists of phosphate-bridged vanadium(V) double chains linked through 4,4'-bpy ligands to form a sheet with the monoprotonated 4,4'-Hbpy(+) ligand being coordinated to the metal atom as a pendent group. The (1)H MAS NMR spectrum exhibits four resonances at 14.2, 9.5, 7.2, and 3.7 ppm with an intensity ratio close to 1:6:6:2, corresponding to three different types of protons in 4,4'-bpy and 4,4'-Hbpy(+) and one type of protons in H(2)O. The peak at 14.2 ppm can be assigned to the proton bonded to the pyridine nitrogen atom, which confirms the presence of 4,4'-Hbpy(+).     

A vanadium(IV) phosphite with a pillared layered structure: hydrothermal synthesis and characterization of (VO)4(4,4'-bpy)2(HPO3)4

A novel vanadium(IV) phosphite, (VO)(4)(4,4'-bpy)(2)(HPO(3))(4), was hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. This compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system with the space group C2/c and cell parameters a = 35.970(3) A, b = 15.9400(13) A, c = 10.7681(7) A, beta = 101.073(4) degrees, and Z = 8 with R(1) = 0.0482. The structure of the compound consists of trigonal bipyramidal [VO(4)N] and pseudopyramidal [HPO(3)] blocks, which are connected by corner-sharing, to form vanadium phosphite layers in the bc plane. These layers are further linked through 4,4'-bpy pillars, generating a 3D framework. Thermogravimetric analysis and magnetic susceptibility data for this compound are given.     

Hydrothermal Assembly and Structural Characterization of an Octamolybdate Supported Copper(Ⅰ) Tetramer:[Cu2(1,10-phen)2(4,4'-bpy)]2[Mo8O26]·4H2O

A hydrothermal reaction of copper acetate with ammonium molybdate, 4,4'-bpy (4,4'-bipyridine) and 1,10-phen (1,10-phenanthroline) led to the formation of brown crystals of [Cu2(1,10-phen)2(4,4'-bpy)]2 [Mo8O26]@4H2O 1. Single-crystal X-ray analysis has revealed that 1 C68H56N12O30Cu4Mo8 crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P ī with a = 11.270(3), b = 13.113(6), c = 13.906(3)A, α = 103.33(4),α = 98.54(2),β= 101.29(2)°, V = 1920.1(1)A3, Mr = 2542.9(3), Z = 1, Dc = 2.199 g/cm3, μ= 2.435 mm-1, F(000)= 1240, the final R = 0.0445, wR = 0.1082 and S = 1.021 for 5052 observed reflections with I>σ2(I).It consists of copper Ⅰ tetramer units and α-[Mo8O26]4- anions, which are further attached into a three-dimensional framework through hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking interactions.     

Structure and Two-dimensional Correlation Infrared Spectroscopy Study of a New One-dimensional Chain Compound:(4,4''-Hbpy)3[NaMo8O26] (4,4''-bpy)2(H2O)4 (bpy = Bipydine)

A novel compound, (4,4'-Hbpy)3[NaMo8O26](4,4'-bpy)2(H2O)4 1 (bpy = bipydine),was synthesized by the hydrothermal method. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction shows that compound 1 belongs to the monoclinic system, space group C2/m with a = 19.1921(5), b = 18.6931(6), c = 9.3821 (3) (A), β = 104.8020(11)°, V = 3254.22(17) (A)3, C50H51Mo8N10NaO30, Mr = 2062.52, Z = 2,F(000) = 2016,μ = 1.591 mm- 1 and Dc = 2.105 g/cm3. The final R = 0.0283 and wR = 0.0912 for 3118 observed reflections (I ＞ 2σ(Ⅰ)). Compound 1 contains the β-[Mo8O26]4- anion, sodium ion, 4,4'-bpy and lattice crystalline water molecules. The β-[Mo8O26] units link the sodium ion to form a chain structure. The infinitechains of [Na(Mo8O26)]3- blocks are surrounded by protonized 4,4'-bpy cations,4,4'-bpy and lattice crystalline water molecules. The 2D-IR correlation spectroscopy study indicates that the stretching vibrations of Mo=O occur more preferentially due to the thermal effect. The TGA analysis shows that compound 1 has high thermal stability.     

Infinite Three-Dimensional Coordination Polymers: Synthesis and Structures of [Cd (4,4'-bpy)2 (H2O)2]n (pic)2n, [Zn (4,4'-bpy)2 (H2O)2 ]n-(pic)2n (H2O)2n, and [Zn (4,4'-bpy)2 (H2O)2]n (4,4'-bpy)n (H2O)n (pic)2n

Recently, a new research realm in crystal engineering of supramolecular architecturesassembled by means of coordinate covalent bonding', hydrogen bonding', or other weakintermolecular interactions= has been rapidly expanding in order to rationally developnew classes of functional materials with cavities or pores. These types of compoundsmay exhibit interesting topological structures and the clathrations of the cavity structuresmay have many potential properties such as catalysis', electrical co…     

Synthesis,crystal structure,and solid state NMR spectroscopy of NH(4)[(V(2)O(3))(2)(4,4'-bpy)(2)(H(2)PO(4))(PO(4))(2)].0.5H(2)O,a mixed-valence vanadium(IV,V) phosphate with a pillared layer structure

A mixed-valence vanadium phosphate, NH(4)[(V(2)O(3))(2)(4,4'-bpy)(2)(H(2)PO(4))(PO(4))(2)].0.5H(2)O, has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c (No. 15) with a = 12.6354(8) A, b = 9.9786(6) A, c = 23.369(1) A, beta = 92.713(1) degrees, and Z = 4 with R(1) = 0.0389. The structure consists of dimers of edge-sharing vanadium(IV,V) octahedra that are connected by corner-sharing phosphate tetrahedra to form layers in the ab-plane, which are further linked through 4,4'-bipyridine pillars to generate a 3-D framework. Magnetic susceptibility confirms the valence of the vanadium atoms. The (31)P MAS NMR spectrum shows a resonance centered at 80 ppm with a shoulder at ca. 83 ppm in an intensity ratio close to 1:2, which correspond to two distinct P sites. The observed large downfield (31)P NMR shifts can be ascribed to magnetic exchange coupling involving phosphorus atoms. The unpaired electron spin density at the phosphorus nucleus was determined from variable-temperature (31)P NMR spectra. The (1)H MAS NMR spectrum was fitted to six components in accordance with the structure as determined from X-ray diffraction.     

Grid-type two-dimensional magnetic multinuclear metal complex: strands of ([CuII(mu-4,4'-bpy)]2+)n cross-linked by octacyanotungstate(V) ions

Reaction of the preorganized strands of ([Cu(II)(mu-4,4'-bpy)](2+))n (4,4'-bpy = 4,4'-bipyridine) with [W(V)(CN)(8)](3)(-) leads to a novel cyano-bridged Cu(II)(3)W(V)(2) complex [Cu(mu-4,4'-bpy)(DMF)(2)][Cu(mu-4,4'-bpy)(DMF)](2)[W(V)(CN)(8)](2).2DMF. 2H(2)O 1. The structure of 1 consists of the expected 2-dimensional grid-type network which is built of infinite ([Cu(II)(mu-4,4'-bpy)](2+))n chains cross-linked by octacyanotungstate units. The Cu(II)-NC-W(V)-CN-Cu(II) linkage exhibits the topology of a 3,2-chain. The skeleton of the layer is additionally stabilized by a hydrogen bond network formed by terminal cyano ligands of the [W(CN)(8)](3-) moiety and water molecules. The distance between the adjacent Cu(3)(II)W(2)(V) chains within the layer is 11.12 A along the a axis. The layers are connected by H-bonds of NCN-NDMF-NCN linkages into 3-D supramolecular architecture. The magnetic properties correspond to a dominant ferromagnetic coupling within the Cu(II)(3)W(V)(2) pentamer units (J = +35(4) cm(-1)) and much weaker effective AF interunit coupling which include both intra- and inter-3,2-chain interactions between pentamers (J' = -0.05(1) cm(-1)).     

Controlled synthesis and magnetic properties of 2D and 3D iron azide networks infinity2[Fe(N3)2(4,4'-bpy)] and infinity3[Fe(N3)2(4,4'-bpy)

Controlled synthesis of transition metal complexes with mixed ligands has led to two new compounds with the same empirical formula [Fe(N3)2(4,4'-bpy)] (4,4'-bpy=4,4'- bipyridine). The compound 2D-[Fe(N3)2(4,4'-bpy)] (I) contains end-on (EO) bridging azido ligands. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system, space group Cmmm (No. 65): a=11.444(2) A, b=15.181(3) A, c=3.458(1) A, V=600.8(2) A(3), and Z=2. The compound 3D-[Fe(N3)2(4,4'-bpy)] (II) contains end-to-end (EE) azido bridges. It belongs to the tetragonal crystal system, space group P4(1)2(1)2 (No. 92): a=8.132(1) A, b=8.132(1) A, c=16.708(3) A, V=1104.9(5) A(3), and Z=4. Crystals of I and II have been grown by the diffusion method. Phase-pure samples of both compounds have been obtained by means of an optimal solution synthesis. Spontaneous long-range magnetic ordering was found in both I and II, with I being a metamagnet, and II being a ferromagnet. For I, in the low-field region, multiple transitions at TN1=20 K and TN2=5 K were observed, and these indicated the existence of Fe moment reorientation. Heat capacity measurements on II confirmed ferromagnetic transition at TC=20 K.     

Framework engineering by anions and porous functionalities of Cu(II)/4,4'-bpy coordination polymers

A combination of framework-builder (Cu(II) ion and 4,4'-bipyridine (4,4'-bpy) ligand) and framework-regulator (AF(6) type anions; A = Si, Ge, and P) provides a series of novel porous coordination polymers. The highly porous coordination polymers ([Cu(AF(6))(4,4'-bpy)(2)].8H(2)O)(n)(A = Si (1a.8H(2)O), Ge (2a.8H(2)O)) afford robust 3-dimensional (3-D), microporous networks (3-D Regular Grid) by using AF(6)(2-) anions. The channel size of these complexes is ca. 8 x 8 A(2) along the c-axis and 6 x 2 A(2) along the a- or b-axes. When compounds 1a.8H(2)O or 2a.8H(2)O were immersed in water, a conversion of 3-D networks (1a.8H(2)O or 2a.8H(2)O) to interpenetrated networks ([Cu(4,4'-bpy)(2)(H(2)O)(2)].AF(6))(n)(A = Si (1b) and Ge (2b)) (2-D Interpenetration) took place. This 2-D interpenetrated network 1b shows unique dynamic anion-exchange properties, which accompany drastic structural conversions. When a PF(6)(-) monoanion instead of AF(6)(2)(-) dianions was used as the framework-regulator with another co-counteranion (coexistent anions), porous coordination polymers with various types of frameworks, ([Cu(2)(4,4'-bpy)(5)(H(2)O)(4)].anions.2H(2)O.4EtOH)(n)(anions = 4PF(6)(-) (3.2H(2)O.4EtOH), 2PF(6)(-) + 2ClO(4)(-) (4.2H(2)O.4EtOH)) (2-D Double-Layer), ([Cu(2)(PF(6))(NO(3))(4,4'-bpy)(4)].2PF(6).2H(2)O)(n)(5.2PF(6).2H(2)O) (3-D Undulated Grid), ([Cu(PF(6))(4,4'-bpy)(2)(MeCN)].PF(6).2MeCN)(n)(6.2MeCN) (2-D Grid), and ([Cu(4,4'-bpy)(2)(H(2)O)(2)].PF(6).BF(4))(n) (7) (2-D Grid), were obtained, where the three modes of PF(6)(-) anions are observed. 5.2PF(6).2H(2)O has rare PF(6)(-) bridges. The PF(6)(-) and NO(3)(-) monoanions alternately link to the Cu(II) centers in the undulated 2-D sheets of [Cu(4,4'-bpy)(2)](n)() to form a 3-D porous network. The free PF(6)(-) anions are included in the channels. 6.2MeCN affords both free and terminal-bridged PF(6)(-) anions. 3.2H(2)O.4EtOH, 4.2H(2)O.4EtOH, and 7 bear free PF(6)(-) anions. All of the anions in 3.2H(2)O.4EtOH and 4.2H(2)O.4EtOH are freely located in the channels constructed from a host network. Interestingly, these Cu(II) frameworks are rationally controlled by counteranions and selectively converted to other frameworks.     

一维链状[Mn(9-AC)2(4,4'-bpy)(H2O)2]n配位聚合物的合成及晶体结构

在水热条件下(120 ℃), 将醋酸锰、4,4'-联吡啶(4,4'-bpy)与9-蒽酸(9-HAC)反应, 得到了配位聚合物[Mn(9-AC)2(4,4'-bpy)(H2O)2]n, 通过元素分析、红外光谱、X射线单晶衍射对其进行了表征, 并用TGA研究了该配位聚合物的热稳定性. 结构解析结果表明, 该晶体属于正交晶系, Fdd2空间群, a=1.66772(12) nm, b=3.36471(16) nm, c=1.1687(4) nm, V=6.558(2) nm3, Z=8, Mr=689.60, Dc=1.397 Mg/m3, R=0.0356, wR2 = 0.0604. 在该配位聚合物中, 中心锰原子采取略微变形的八面体构型, 与两种配体共同构筑了一维直线形链结构, 链与链之间通过氢键相互作用构筑成三维超分子网络.     

Syntheses, Characterization and Crystal Structures of Two-dimensional 4,4＇-Bipyridyl Lead Halides, PbI2 （4,4＇-bpy） and PbBr2 （4,4＇-bpy）

Two-dimensional 4,4-bipyridyllead halides, Pbl2 (4,4‘-bpy) (1) and PbBr2 ( 4,4‘-bpy ) (2), were synthesized. The structures were determined by means of X-ray single crystal diffraction. The structure shows a distorted octahedral configuration with six-coordinated central lead atoms. In crystals 1 and 2, the molecules are packed in a two-dimensional network structure through bridging halide atoms and 4,4‘-bipyridine ligands between the adjacent lead atoms.     

Synthesis and Crystal structure of Poly{[Co(4,4''-bpy)(H2O)4]SO4((4-abaH)2(3H2O}

The title complex has been obtained by the reaction of cobalt sulfate heptahydrate with 4,4'-bpy and 4-abaH (4,4'-bpy = 4,4'-bipyridine, 4-abaH = 4-aminobenzonic acid) in ethanol solution, and its structure was determined by X-ray crystallography with the following data: tetragonal, space group P42/n, Mr = 5692.46, Co8C192H288N32O120S8, a = b = 16.402(5), c = 22.750(5) (A), Z = 1, V = 6120(2) (A)3, F(000) = 2968, Dc = 1.544 g/cm3,μ = 0.707 mm- 1, the final R = 0.0786 and wR = 0.1935 for 2673 observed reflections (I ＞ 2σ(I)). The title complex consists of polymeric [Co(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)4]2+ cation chains, SO42- anions, lattice 4-abaH and water mole cules. The center CoⅡ ions are connected by bridging 4,4'-bpy ligands exhibiting one-dimensional chains, and coordinated by four water molecules into a distorted octahedral geometry. These chains are further extended by hydrogen bonds among SO42- anions, coordinated and lattice water molecules as well as lattice 4-abaH molecules into a three-dimensional network.     

Cobalt(II) octacyanotungstate(V) organic-inorganic hybrid ferromagnetic materials with pyrazine and 4,4'-bipyridine

Two new ferromagnetic organic-inorganic hybrid materials [Co(II)3(H2O)6(pyz)3[W(V)(CN)8]2].3.5H2O (1) and [Co(II)3(H2O)4(4,4'-bpy)3[W(V)(CN)8]2].1.5(4,4'-bpy).6H2O (2) have been synthesised and characterised. The structure of the compounds have been investigated combining EXAFS (extended X-ray absorption fine structure), ES-MS (electrospray mass spectrometry), IR (infrared spectroscopy), UV-VIS electronic spectroscopy and TGA (thermogravimetric analysis) coupled with QMS (quadrupole mass spectrometer) experiments. The studies reveal that both compounds consist of Co(II)-NC-W(V) and Co(II)-L-Co(II) linkages (L = pyrazine (1) or 4,4-bipyridine (2)). Both networks are created by cyano-bridged Co(II)3W(V)2 chains joined by organic linkers into a 2D architecture. A difference of cobalt coordination numbers in both compounds derived from EXAFS study is consistent with the ES-MS conclusion. The ac magnetic characterisation exhibits the transition to the ferromagnetic phase at T(C) = 26 K (1) and to the spin glass-like phase at T(G) = 16 K (2). The frequency dependent chi'(T) and chi'(T) signals indicate the presence of some disorder in spin alignment below ordering temperatures. Both networks are also characterised a by magnetic hysteresis loop of coercive field H(c) = 750 Oe (1) and 1200 Oe (2) at T = 4.2 K.     

Ligand influences on copper molybdate networks: the structures and magnetism of [Cu(3,4'-bpy)MoO(4)], [Cu(3,3'-bpy)(0.5)MoO(4)], and [Cu(4,4'-bpy)(0.5)MoO(4)].1.5H(2)O

The reactions of a Cu(II) salt, MoO(3), and the appropriate bipyridine ligand yield a series of bimetallic oxides, [Cu(3,4'-bpy)MoO(4)] (1), [Cu(3,3'-bpy)(0.5)MoO(4)] (2), and [Cu(4,4'-bpy)(0.5)MoO(4)].1.5H(2)O (3.1.5H(2)O). The structures of 1-3 exhibit three-dimensional covalent frameworks, constructed from bimetallic oxide layers tethered by the dipodal organoimine ligands. However, the [CuMoO(4)] networks are quite distinct. For structure 1, the layer consists of corner-sharing [MoO(4)] tetrehedra and [CuN(2)O(3)] square pyramids, while the layer of 2 is constructed from [MoO(4)] tetrehedra and binuclear [Cu(2)O(6)N(2)] units of edge-sharing copper square pyramids. The oxide substructure of 3 consists of [MoO(4)] tetrahedra corner-sharing with tetranuclear clusters of edge-sharing [CuO(5)N] octahedra. Crystal data: C(10)H(8)N(2)O(4)CuMo (1), orthorhombic Pbca, a = 12.4823(6) A, b = 9.1699(4) A, c = 19.5647(9) A, V = 2239.4(1) A(3), Z = 8; C(5)H(4)NO(4)CuMo (2), triclinic P, a = 5.439(1) A, b = 6.814(1) A, c = 10.727(2) A, alpha = 73.909(4)(o), beta = 78.839(4)(o); gamma = 70.389(4)(o); V = 357.6(1) A(3), Z = 2; C(10)H(8)N(2)O(8)Cu(2)Mo(2).3H(2)O 3.1.5H(2)O, triclinic P, a = 7.4273(7) A, b = 9.2314(8) A, c = 13.880(1) A, alpha = 71.411(2)(o), beta = 88.528(2)(o), gamma = 73.650(2)(o), V = 863.4(1) A(3), Z = 2. The magnetic properties of 1-3 arise solely from the presence of the Cu(II) sites, but reflect the structural differences within the bimetallic oxide layers. Compound 1 exhibits magnetic behavior consistent with ferromagnetic chains which couple antiferromagnetically at low temperature. Compound 2 exhibits strong antiferromagnetic dimeric interactions, with the magnetic susceptibility data consistent with the Bleaney-Bowers equation. Similarly, the magnetic susceptibility of 3 is dominated by antiferromagnetic interactions, which may be modeled as a linear S = 1/2 Heisenberg tetramer.     

配位聚合物[Mn(4，4′-bpy)1.5(H2O)3](ClO4)·(4，4′-bpy)(L)·H2O的水热合成和晶体结构

The title compound, [Mn(4,4′-bpy)_1.5(H₂O)₃](ClO₄)·(4,4′-bpy)(L)·H₂O(1), where L=2,4,6-trimethylbenzoic acid, was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal is of triclinic, space group P1 with a=2.929 9(6) nm, b=1.036 4(2) nm, c=8.222 0(1) nm, α=105.300(2)°, β=97.495(2)°, γ=91.118(2)°, V=1.884 0(4) nm³, Z=2, M_r=780.10, D_c=1.375 g·cm^-3, μ=0.483 mm^-1, F(000)=812, R=0.055 4, wR=0.135 2. The Mn atoms are octahedrally coordinated by three N atoms of three 4,4′-bipyridine ligands and three O atoms of water. The complex shows a one-dimensional chain structure bridged by water and 4,4′-bipyridine molecules. CCDC: 615707.     

Formate--the analogue of azide: structural and magnetic properties of M(HCOO)2(4,4'-bpy).nH2O (M = Mn, Co, Ni; n = 0, 5)

Reaction of transition metal formate M(HCOO)(2).2H2O (M = Mn, Co, Ni) with 4,4'-bpy (4,4-bipyridine) has led to four new compounds with the formula M(HCOO)2(4,4'-bpy).nH2O (M = Mn, Co (1.Mn, 2.Co), n = 0; M = Co, Ni (3.Co, 4.Ni), n = 5). Compounds 1.Mn and 2.Co are isomorphous and crystallized in the tetragonal crystal system with the chiral space group P4(1)2(1)2. They are of three-dimensional diamondoid structure connected by anti-anti formate with 4,4'-bpy in the cavities of the framework reinforcing the intermetallic connections; the diamond-like net was observed also in their azide analogue (Mn(N3)2(4,4'-bpy)). Compounds 3.Co and 4.Ni are isomorphous also but crystallized in the monoclinic crystal system with the space group Cc. Both structures are uninterpenetrated 3D "CdSO4" type with big channels, constructed by anti-anti formate and 4,4'-bpy. This type of net was not observed in their azide analogue. Residing in the channels, water molecules form a new type of 1D tape constructed by vertex-sharing cyclic pentamers. Magnetic measurements were performed on all of these four compounds. 1.Mn and 2.Co are weak ferromagnets with the critical temperature Tc = 5.3 and 7.4 K, respectively. 3.Co is an antiferromagnet with Neel temperature TN = 3.0 K, and 4.Ni is a weak ferromagnet below 20 K. Hysteresis loop can be observed for 2.Co and 4.Ni at 1.8 K. As an analogue of azide, formate can be used to construct molecular architectures, which structurally and magnetically have great similarities to and also differences from those of azide. This offers a promising method for the design of new molecular architectures with formate.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Magnetic Properties of a Cobalt(II) Coordination Polymer Assembled by 4-Sulfophthalate and 4,4'-Bipyridine

1 INTRUDUCTION The rational design and synthesis of metal-direc- ted supramolecular framework have received much attention in coordination chemistry because of their potential applications in catalysis, molecular selec- tion, non-linear optics, ion exchange and microelec- tronics[1～4]. During the lastdecade, many high-di- mensional coordination complexes have been de- signed and prepared through molecular self-as- sembly process[5～10]. The construction of open metal organic framework, s…     

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of a Ni(Ⅱ) Complex [Ni(H2O)4(4,4''-bipy)2](hca)2

The reaction of Ni(CH3COO)2(6H2O, 4-hydroxycinnamic acid (Hhca) and 4,4'-bipyri- dine (bipy) ligand in water-solution afforded a mononuclear complex [Ni(H2O)4(4,4'-bipy)2](hca)2 which was characterized by IR, elemental analysis, TGA and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. X-ray crystallography analysis reveals that the complex is of triclinic, space group P with a = 7.0238(14), b = 7.2934(11), c = 17.186(4) (A), α = 87.073(13), β = 84.354(10), γ = 81.961(12)°, V = 866.9(3) (A)3, Z = 1, Dc = 1.474 g/cm3, F(000) = 402, μ = 62.7 mm-1, R = 0.0411, wR = 0.0862 and GOF = 1.048. In solid state, the cation [Ni(H2O)4(4,4'-bpy)2]2+ connects six nearby hca counter anions via O-H…O hydrogen bonds to form an extended 2D lattice framework and the O-H…N hydrogen bonds finally link the 2D layers into an infinite 3D network.     

Cuprophilicity-induced cocrystallization of [Cu2(4,4'-bpy)(CN)2]n sheets and [Cu(SCN)]n chains into a 3-D pseudopolyrotaxane

The cocrystallization of [Cu(SCN)]n chains and [Cu2(4,4'-bpy)(CN)2]n (4,4'-bpy = 4,4'-bipyridine) layers generated a 3-D pseudopolyrotaxane compound, [Cu2(4,4'-bpy)(CN)2].[Cu(SCN)] (1), which can also be viewed as a 3-D network constructed by linkages of 2-D sheets and 1-D chains via unsupported CuI-CuI interactions. The CuI-CuI contact of 2.651(4) A in 1 is the shortest unsupported CuI-CuI distance documented to date, indicating cuprophilic attractions.     

Hydrothermal syntheses, crystal structures, and properties of a novel class of 3,3',4,4'-benzophenone-tetracarboxylate (BPTC) polymers

Three novel BPTC complexes, (H(2)BPTC)(4,4'-H(2)bpy)H(2)O (1), [Cd(2)Cu(HBPTC)(2)(mu(2)-4,4'-bpy)(2)(4,4'-bpy)(2)(H(2)O)(2)](n) (2), and [Co(3)(HBPTC)(2)(mu(2)-4,4'-bpy)(3)(H(2)O)(4)](n).2nH(2)O (3) (BPTC = 3,3',4,4'-benzophenone-tetracarboxylate and bpy = bipyridine), were hydrothermally synthesized. Complex 1, which is obtained as a coproduct during the syntheses of complexes 2 and 3, features a 2-D layered strong hydrogen bonding network with 2-fold interpenetration. Complex 2 has an unusual 2-D double-layered motif, which is linked together by Cu atoms in a face-to-face manner. It exhibits nanosized channels filled by 4,4'-bpy ligands. Three six-coordinated Co atoms in 3 are interlinked by HBPTC ligands to form a 2-D grid structure, which is further sustained by rigid 4,4'-bpy ligands into a 3-D open framework similar to CdSO(4) with the BPTC moieties situated in the tunnels. The thermal stabilities of complexes 1-3 were examined. The photoluminescence properties of complexes 1-2 and temperature-dependent magnetic susceptibility for 3 were also studied.