Double beryllium iodate dihydrates,M2Be(IO3)4·2H2O (M = K,NH4+, Rb): Preparation,X-ray powder diffraction and vibrational spectra

The solubilities in the three-component systems MIO₃–Be(IO₃)₂–H₂O (M = K, NH₄⁺, Rb, Cs) were studied at 25 °C by the method of isothermal decrease of supersaturation. It has been established that double salts, K₂Be(IO₃)₄·2H₂O, (NH₄)₂Be(IO₃)₄·2H₂O, and Rb₂Be(IO₃)₄·2H₂O, crystallize from the ternary solutions within wide concentration ranges. Both the X-ray powder diffraction and the spectroscopic studies (infrared and Raman) reveal that the title compounds are isostructural. They crystallize in the monoclinic space group P2/m with lattice parameters: K₂Be(IO₃)₄·2H₂O – a = 14.218(5) Å, b = 6.747(2) Å, c = 5.765(2) Å, β = 98.74(4)°, V = 546.6(2) Å³; (NH₄)₂Be(IO₃)₄·2H₂O – a = 14.414(4) Å, b = 6.838(2) Å, c = 5.947(2) Å, β = 99.52(4)°, V = 578.0(2) Å³; Rb₂Be(IO₃)₄·2H₂O – a = 14.423(4) Å, b = 6.867(2) Å, c = 5.743(3) Å, β = 98.15(3)°, V = 562.9(3) Å³.Infrared spectroscopic experiments show that comparatively strong hydrogen bonds are formed in the potassium and rubidium salts as deduced from the wavenumbers of ν_OD of matrix-isolated HDO molecules (isotopically dilute samples) owing to the strong Be–OH₂ interactions (synergetic effect). However, the IO₃⁻ ions in the ammonium compound are involved in hydrogen bonds with NH₄⁺ ions additionally to those with water molecules and as a result of these intermolecular interactions the proton acceptor strength of the iodate ions decreases (anti-cooperative effect), thus leading to the formation of weaker hydrogen bonds in this compound (bonds of moderate strength) as compared to those formed in the potassium and rubidium ones. The normal vibrations of other entities (IO₃⁻ ions and BeO₄ tetrahedra (skeleton vibrations)) are also discussed.     

Two fumarato-bridged Co(II) coordination polymers: syntheses,crystal structures and properties of Co(H2O)4L and [Co3(H2O)4(OH)2L2]·2H2O with H2LHOOCCHCHCOOH

Two fumarato-bridged Co(II) coordination polymers Co(H₂O)₄L 1 and [Co₃(H₂O)₄(OH)₂L₂]·2H₂O 2 with H₂LHOOCCH CHCOOH were prepared. Complex 1 consists of polymeric chains _∞¹[Co(H₂O)₄(C₄H₂O₄)_2/2], which result from octahedrally coordinated Co atoms bridged by bis-monodentate fumarate anions and are assembled by interchain hydrogen bonds. Within 2, the edge-shared Co₂O₁₀ bi-octahedra are connected to the CoO₆ octahedra to form 1D cobalt oxide chains and 3D open framework generated from the chains inter-linked by bis-bidentate fumarate anions displays rhombic tunnels, which are filled with the lattice H₂O molecules. Thermal and magnetic behaviors of both the title coordination polymers are discussed. Crystal data: (1) monoclinic, P2₁/c, Z=4, a=7.493(1) Å, b=14.377(1) Å, c=7.708(1) Å, β=99.54(1)°, V=818.9(2) Å³, R₁=0.0304, and wR₂=0.0669 for 1487 observed reflections (I⩾2σ(I)) out of 1877 unique reflections; (2) monoclinic, P2₁/c, Z=2, a=6.618(1) Å, b=8.172(2) Å, c=15.578(3) Å, β=96.30(3)°, V=837.4(3) Å³, R₁=0.0360 and wR₂=0.0663 for 1442 observed reflections (I⩾2σ(I)) out of 1927 unique reflections.     

Two coordination polymers of manganese(II) isophthalate and their preparation,structures, and magnetic properties

Two manganese coordination polymers, [Mn₂(ip)₂(dmf)]·dmf (1) and [Mn₄(ip)₄(dmf)₆]·2dmf (2) (ip=isophthalate; dmf=N,N-dimethylformamide), have been synthesized and characterized. X-ray crystal structural data reveal that compound 1 crystallizes in triclinic space group P?1, a=9.716(3) Å, b=12.193(3) Å, c=12.576(3) Å, α=62.19(2)°, β=66.423(17)°, γ=72.72(2)°, Z=2, while compound 2 crystallizes in monoclinic space group Cc, a=19.80(3) Å, b=20.20(2) Å, c=18.01(3) Å, β=108.40(4)°, Z=4. Variable-temperature magnetic susceptibilities of compounds 1 and 2 exhibit overall weak antiferromagnetic coupling between the adjacent Mn(II) ions.     

Syntheses,structures and single-molecule magnetic behaviors of two dicubane Mn4 complexes

The reaction of MnX₂ · 4H₂O (X = Cl or Br) with 2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4-methylphenol (H₃L) and NaOH in methanol solution yielded two tetranuclear manganese complexes, [Mn₄(HL)₄(MeOH)₄Cl₂] (1) and [Mn₄(HL)₄(MeOH)₄Br₂] (2). Both compounds crystallize in the monoclinic space group C₂/c with cell parameters: a = 26.0945(19) Å, b = 11.4999(8) Å, c = 21.2188(16) Å, β = 121.050(1)° and z = 4 for 1 · 2Et₂O; a = 25.8145(3) Å, b = 11.6734(2) Å, c = 21.3956(3) Å, β = 120.1277(6)° and z = 4 for 2 · 2Et₂O. Both complexes consist of a mixed-valence dicubane structure, which comprises two Mn^II and two Mn^III ions. Magnetic susceptibilities and magnetization of complexes 1 and 2 in the solid state indicate that two clusters have an S = 9 ground state. Frequency-dependent out-of-phase signals of alternating current magnetic susceptibilities were observed in the low temperature range (<3 K) for both complexes indicating a slow magnetic relaxation.     

Two novel Keggin tungstocobaltates grafted by cobaltII complex group(s): K[Co(phen)2(H2O)]2[HCoW12O40]·2H2O and [Co(2,2′-bipy)3]1.5{[Co(2,2′-bipy)2(H2O)][HCoW12O40]}·0.5H2O

Two novel inorganic–organic hybrid compounds composed of Keggin tungstocobaltate framework and cobalt(II)–N coordination complexes, K[Co(phen)₂(H₂O)]₂[HCoW₁₂O₄₀]·2H₂O (1) (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) and [Co(2,2′-bipy)₃]_1.5{[Co(2,2′-bipy)₂(H₂O)][HCoW₁₂O₄₀]·0.5H₂O (2) (bipy = bipyridine), have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions by directly using Keggin POMs as starting materials, which were characterized by elemental analyses, IR, TG analyses and X-ray single crystal diffraction. Crystal data for compound 1: C₄₈H₄₁Co₃KN₈O₄₄W_12, triclinic, space group P-1, a = 10.918(5) Å, b = 13.401(5) Å, c = 13.693(5) Å, α = 69.291(5)°, β = 71.568(5)°, γ = 78.421(5)°, V = 1768.9(12) Å³, Z = 1; for compound 2: C₁₃₀H₁₀₄Co₇N₂₆O₈₃W_24, orthorhombic, space group, C2/c, a = 46.839(9) Å, b = 14.347(3) Å, c = 26.147(5) Å, α = β = γ = 90°, V = 17,570(6) Å³, Z = 4. Compound 1 exhibits a pseudo-1D chainlike structure, in which potassium ions act as linkages of Keggin unit doubly grafted by [Co(phen)₂(H₂O)] complex. Compound 2 represents a [Co(2,2′-bipy)₂(H₂O)]²⁺ mono-grafted Keggin tungstocobaltate derivative with 1.5[Co(2,2′-bipy)₃]²⁺ countercations. The cyclic voltammetric behavior of 1-CPE is similar to the parent 3-CPE, but the cyclic voltammetric behavior of Co^II shows a little difference. Variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility measurement of compound 1 demonstrates the presence of antiferromagnetic interactions.     

Synthesis,structure and fluorescence of a novel three-dimensional inorganic–organic hybrid polymer constructed from trimetallic clusters and mixed carboxylate ligands

A new inorganic–organic hybrid framework coordination polymer, Cd₃(BDC)_0.5(BTC)₂(DMF)(H₂O)·3DMF·H₃O·H₂O 1, in which two carboxylate ligands, 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid (H₂BDC) and 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid (H₃BTC), coordinate with cadmium ions, has been synthesized under mild conditions and its structure solved by single-crystal X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. Polymer 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c (No. 14) with a=15.750(3) Å, b=14.501(3) Å, c=19.363(4) Å, β=113.67(3)°, V=4050.4(14) Å³, Z=4, R1=0.0374 and wR2=0.1148. Its structure revealed that the nine vertices of the secondary building units are linked by benzene rings from both H₃BTC and H₂BDC ligands to form a 3D network with 10×10 Å channels along [001] direction. Complex 1 is characterized by inductively coupled plasma analysis, powder XRD, infrared spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis. Polymer 1 exhibits intense fluorescence at 358 and 377 nm with λ_excitation=208 nm in the solid state at room temperature.     

Synthesis and structure of a new scorpionate-dithio carboxyl oxovanadium complex and an organic dithio carboxyl compound

A new complex of oxovanadium(IV), V₂O₂[(HB(pz)₃)₂(pyrro)₂ (1) and a dimer-dithio carboxyl compound (C₅H₈NS₂)₂ (2) have been synthesized by the reaction of VOSO₄·nH₂O with NaHB(pz)₃ and pyrrolidine dithio carboxylic acid ammonium salt. They were characterized by element analysis, IR spectra, UV–vis spectra and X-ray diffraction. Structural analyses of 1 and 2 gave the following parameters: 1, triclinic, P-1, a = 7.732(4) Å, b = 14.285(8) Å, c = 17.802(9) Å, α = 101.314(8)°, β = 92.682(9)°, γ = 92.228(9)°, V = 1923.6(18) Å³, and Z = 4; 2, monoclinic, C2/c, a = 13.857(2) Å, b = 10.4213(18) Å, c = 9.436(2) Å, β = 97.099(2), V = 1352.1(4) Å³, and Z = 4. In complex 1, vanadium atom adopts a distorted tetragonal bipyramid structure, which is typical for oxovanadium(IV) complexes. Compound 2 is a dimer-dithio carboxyl compound with S–S bond. In addition, thermal analysis was performed for analyzing the stabilization of the complexes.     

New iodate materials as potential laser matrices. Preparation and characterisation of α-M(IO3)3 (M = Y,Dy) and β-M(IO3)3 (M = Y,Ce, Pr,Nd, Eu,Gd, Tb,Dy, Ho,Er). Structural evolution as a function of the Ln3+ cationic radius

Anhydrous yttrium iodate presents polymorphism; two crystalline phases are obtained under hydrothermal conditions. α-Y(IO₃)₃ crystallises in the monoclinic space-group P2₁/c with a three-dimensional structure, whereas β-Y(IO₃)₃ crystallises in the monoclinic space-group P2₁/n with a two-dimensional structure. The lattice parameters are a = 7.038(1) Å, b = 8.466(1) Å, c = 13.317(1) Å, β = 99.65(1)°, V = 782.3(2) Å³, Z = 4 for α-Y(IO₃)₃ and a = 8.685(1) Å, b = 5.964(1) Å, c = 14.958(1) Å, β = 96.99(2)°, V = 769.0(2) Å³, Z = 4 for β-Y(IO₃)₃. The α-form is isostructural with α-Dy(IO₃)₃ studied in this work and α-Ln(IO₃)₃ (Ln = Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, and Lu) already studied. The β-form is isostructural with β-Ln(IO₃)₃ (Ln = Ce, Pr, Nd, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho and Er) studied in this work. The structural evolutions as a function of the Ln³⁺ cationic radius are studied. α-Y(IO₃)₃ and β-Y(IO₃)₃ present good thermal stability since they decompose at 600 °C. They are transparent up to 11.5 μm and they have good optical damage thresholds on powder.     

New transition metal sulfates templated by 1,4-butanediamine, (C4H14N2)[MII(H2O)6](SO4)2·4H2O (MII: Co,Ni): Structure,reactivity and thermal decomposition

Two new hybrid materials, (C₄H₁₄N₂)[M^II(H₂O)₆](SO₄)₂·4H₂O (M^II: Co (I), Ni (II)), have been synthesised by slow evaporation method at room temperature and crystallographically characterized. They crystallise isotypically in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/n, with the following unit-cell parameters a = 9.2285(3), b = 11.3333(4), c = 10.6693(4) Å, β = 109.004(2)°, Z = 2 and V = 1055.07(6) Å³ for I and a = 9.2127(2), b = 11.3182(2), c = 10.6434(2) Å, β = 109.094(1)°, Z = 2 and V = 1048.74(4) Å³ for II. The structure of the two supramolecular compounds consists of metallic cation octahedrally coordinated to six water molecules, sulfate anions, 1,4-butanediammonium cation and water molecules linked together via two types of hydrogen bonds, O–H?O and N–H?O. The two compounds are not stable at room temperature and their partial dehydration depends on the humidity of the environment. The thermal decomposition of precursors, studied by thermogravimetric analysis (TG) and temperature-dependent X-ray diffraction (TDXD), shows successive intermediate hydrates and crystalline anhydrous compounds upon dehydration.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and thermal behaviour of [La(hfa)3(Phen)2] (hfa = hexafluoroacetylacetonate,Phen = o-phenanthroline)

The mixed ligand complex [La(hfa)₃(Phen)₂] (I) was obtained by the interaction of La(hfa)₃ and Phen; its composition does not depend on the stoichiometry of the reagents. According to the X-ray single crystal analysis data, complex I crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n, with a = 13.583(3) Å, b = 16.959(3) Å, c = 18.860(4) Å, β = 94.71(3)° and Z = 4. The structure of I consists of isolated mononuclear molecules, the coordination number of La being 10. Thermal behaviour and composition of the vapor phase have been studied for I by thermal analysis and mass-spectrometry using a Knudsen cell. The mixed ligand complex I was found to sublime congruently in the temperature range 370–460 K: [La(hfa)₃(Phen)₂]_(s) = [La(hfa)₃(Phen)]_(g) + Phen_(g), Δ_rH⁰(T) = 316.2 ± 1.8 kJ/mol.     

Layered hybrid network based on preformed [Mo3S4(HNTA)3]2− building blocks and La3+ cations

The cluster [Mo₃S₄(HNTA)₃]^2? reacts in acidic solution with LaCl₃ to form a new hybrid layered compound La_0.75Cl_0.25[Mo₃S₄(HNTA)₃]·18H₂O (1) as crystals. Compound 1 has been structurally characterized by XRD, FTIR, TGA and elemental analysis. 1 crystallizes in the chiral P6(3) space group with a = 19.319(4) Å, c = 31.094(14) Å, V = 10,050(5) Å³ and Z = 8. The asymmetric unit contains four independent [Mo₃S₄(HNTA)₃]^2? anions. Three of them are directly connected to the La³⁺ cations through the carbonyl groups belonging to the coordinated carboxylates to give a 2D arrangement. The stacking of the 2D arrangements gives rise to the 3D network through hydrogen bonds between water molecules and the remaining hanging protonated carboxylate ligands. The resulting hexagonal network draws large channels (about 12 Å in diameter), filled by the fourth [Mo₃S₄(HNTA)₃]^2? unit, which appears uncoordinated and then could be viewed as a guest component.     

Synthesis and structure of the novel anion [AsMo6O15(OH)3(SO4)3]6–, first example of a reduced molybdo-sulphate cluster

A novel anion derived from the Anderson structure has been obtained in aqueous acid solution by condensation of three pairs of edge-sharing molybdenum octahedra around a central arsenite. This association forms a hexanuclear ring of Mo(V) with three external sulphate groups bridging the binuclear molybdenum units. This compound crystallizes in the presence of alkaline ions and its orthorhombic structure was solved by single crystal X-ray diffraction [Cmca, a=24.3189(3) Å, b=12.4454(1) Å, c=26.9211(3) Å, V=8 147,9 ų] from 4 277 unique reflections [I≥2 σ(I)], R₁=0.0471 and _wR₂=0.1429. The solid is a three-dimensional network built up from cluster anions strongly connected to alkaline ions via ionic links. This soluble compound, presenting labile peripheral sulphates, is predisposed for exchanges to build new anions. © 2000 Académie des sciences / Éditions scientifiques et médicales Elsevier SASpolyoxometalate / sulphate / reduced cluster / arsenite / molybdenum     

Synthesis and structure of a bimetallic hybrid inorganic/organic layered coordination polymer with an octamolybdate cluster variant trapped between the α and δ isomeric forms

Hydrothermal combination of CuSO₄, MoO₃, and 4-phenylpyridine (4-phpyr) in a 1:4:4.5 ratio under basic conditions afforded purple crystals of {[Cu(4-phpyr)₄]₂(Mo₈O₂₆)·4-phpyr} (1), which were analyzed by spectroscopy and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The asymmetric octamolybdate clusters in 1 adopt an intermediate structural variant between the known α and δ isomeric forms, with four octahedral and three tetrahedral molybdenum coordination spheres, along with one molybdenum atom in a highly distorted square pyramidal environment. Paddle-wheel shaped [Cu(4-phpyr)₄]²⁺ cations link adjacent {α/δ-Mo₈O₂₆}⁴⁻ clusters into a 2-D layered rhomboid grid coordination polymer. Uncoordinated 4-phpyr molecules lie in incipient voids in the interlamellar regions. The structure of 1 illustrates the utility of sterically bulky coordination complexes in the stabilization of intermediate conformations during energetically facile polyoxometallate isomer interconversion. Crystallographic data: triclinic, P1, a = 13.717(3) Å, b = 13.728(3) Å, c = 14.809(3) Å, α = 109.251(4)°, β = 107.670(4)°, γ = 92.005(4)°, V = 2480.0(9) Å³, R₁ = 0.0637, wR₂ = 0.1054.     

Synthesis and structural characterization of a photoresponsive organodirhodium complex with active S–S bonds: [(CpPhRh)2(μ-CH2)2(μ-O2SSO2)] (CpPh = η5-C5Me4Ph)

A photoresponsive rhodium dinuclear complex having phenyltetramethylcyclopentadienyl (Cp^Ph = η⁵-C₅Me₄Ph) and photosensitive dithionite (μ-O₂SSO₂) ligands, [(Cp^PhRh)₂(μ-CH₂)₂(μ-O₂SSO₂)] (1), has been synthesized. The crystal of complex 1 (monoclinic, C2/m (No. 12), a = 24.805(2) Å, b = 29.111(2) Å, c = 10.8475(11) Å, β = 105.9830(7)°, V = 7530.0(12) Å³, Z = 8) consists of two independent molecules, 1-cis and 1-trans, with different arrangement of the Cp^Ph ligands. The flexibility, volume, and shape of the reaction cavities around the dithionite unit of 1-cis and 1-trans in the crystal are discussed. The crystal structures of the precursors of 1, trans-[(Cp^PhRh)₂(μ-Cl)₂Cl₂] and trans-[(Cp^PhRh)₂(μ-CH₂)₂Me₂], are also reported.     

Electrochemical and magnetic properties of inorganic polymers constructed from Mn(II)/Co(II)-substituted heteropolymolybdates

Two inorganic polymers constructed from transition metal-substituted heteropolymolybdates, [(CH₃)₃NH]_5n[PMo₁₁MO₃₉]_n·xH₂O (M = Mn²⁺, x = n (1); M = Co²⁺, x = 2n (2)), have been synthesized in aqueous solutions and characterized by IR, TGA, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Crystal data: 1, monoclinic, C2/c, a = 17.1322(7) Å, b = 17.6062(7) Å, c = 17.6459(7) Å, β = 103.2220(10)°, V = 5181.5(4) Å³ and Z = 4; 2, triclinic, P-1, a = 12.1986(7) Å, b = 13.0973(7) Å, c = 16.7736(9) Å, α = 97.1810(10)°, β = 98.5040(11)°, γ = 96.3920(10)°, V = 2606.5(2) Å³ and Z = 2. The cyclic voltammograms of 1 and 2 show irreversible redox peaks in DMF solution and there are three reversible couples after addition of 0.1 M H₂SO₄ aqueous solutions. The cyclic voltammograms of 1/2-modified carbon paste electrode (1-CPE/2-CPE) show two consecutive reversible two-electron redox processes. Especially, 2-CPE shows good electrocatalytic activity toward the reduction of nitrite and hydrogen peroxide. The magnetic properties of the two complexes have also been investigated.     

Hydrothermal synthesis and characterization of a new organically templated three-dimensional open-framework gallium phosphate–phosphite (C6N2H18)2(C6N2H17)Ga15(OH)8(PO4)2(HPO4)12(HPO3)6·2H2O

Using H₃PO₃ as a phosphorus source and oxalic acid as a reducing agent, the first three-dimensional open-framework gallium phosphate–phosphite formula as (C₆N₂H₁₈)₂(C₆N₂H₁₇)Ga₁₅(OH)₈(PO₄)₂(HPO₄)₁₂(HPO₃)₆·2H₂O (1), has been hydrothermally synthesized in the presence of N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylenediamine (TMEDA) as a structure-directing agent. Compound 1 crystallizes in trigonal system with space group P ? 3, a = b = 19.046(3) Å, c = 8.3306(17) Å, γ = 120°, V = 2617.1(7) Å³, and Z = 1. Its 3-D network is based on alternated Ga-centered (GaO₄ tetrahedra, GaO₅ trigonal bipyramids, and GaO₆ octahedra) and P-centered (PO₄^3?, HPO₄^2?, and HPO₃^2?) units. Protonated organic amines and water molecules are located in the 12-membered ring channels.     

The unusual stability of [NpO2Cl4]2−: Synthesis and characterisation of [NpO2(DPPMO2)2Cl]2[NpO2Cl4] and [Ph3PNH2]2[NpO2Cl4]

The [NpO₂(DPPMO₂)₂Cl][NpO₂Cl₄] complex (where DPPMO₂ = bis(diphenylphosphino)methanedioxide) contains the linear neptunyl group, {NpO₂}²⁺, with two bidentate P=O donor ligands. Coordinating anion Cl^? fills the fifth equatorial coordination site yielding a complex of general formula [NpO₂(DPPMO₂)₂X]₂[Y] (1) (where X = Cl^? and Y = [NpO₂Cl₄]^2?. Reaction between our newly prepared neptunium starting material [NpO₂Cl₂(thf)]_n and phosphinimine ligand produced crystals of [Ph₃PNH₂]₂[NpO₂Cl₄] (2). Compounds 1 and 2 have been structurally characterised.     

Copper and cadmium phosphonates based on 2-quinolinephosphonate

Hydrothermal reactions of 2-quinolinephosphonic acid (1) and CuSO₄ or CdSO₄ result in two new compounds with formula Cu(2-C₉H₆NPO₃) (2) and Cd(2-C₉H₆NPO₃)(H₂O) (3). Compound 2 has a layer structure in which dimers of edge-sharing {CuO₄N} square-pyramids are linked by {CPO₃} tetrahedra through corner sharing. Compound 3 shows a new type of layer structure where chains of corner sharing {CdO₅N} octahedra are connected by {CPO₃} tetrahedra into an inorganic layer. The quinoline groups fill in the inter-layer spaces in both cases. Crystal data for 1: monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 10.270(2) Å, b = 13.566(3) Å, c = 6.9818(16) Å, β = 101.916(4)°, V = 951.8(4) Å³, Z = 4. For 2: monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 13.976(3) Å, b = 7.9398(18) Å, c = 7.8687(18) Å, β = 101.150(5)°, V = 856.7(3) Å³, Z = 4. For 3: monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 17.164(4) Å, b = 5.4870(12) Å, c = 10.850(2) Å, β = 101.557(4)°, V = 1001.1(4) Å³, Z = 4. The magnetic measurement on 2 reveals a dominant antiferromagnetic exchange coupling between the Cu(II) centers. A quasi-reversible electrochemical reaction is observed for complex 2 immobilized on the surface of GC electrode, corresponding to the redox couple Cu²⁺/Cu⁺. The fluorescent properties of 1–3 are also investigated.     

Synthesis of open-framework iron phosphates, [C5N2H14]2[FeIII2F2(HPO4)4]·2H2O and [C5N2H14][FeIII4(H2O)4F2(PO4)4], with one- and three-dimensional structures

The hydrothermal syntheses and structures of two new open-framework iron phosphates, [C₅N₂H₁₄]₂[Fe^III₂F₂(HPO₄)₄]·2H₂O, I, and [C₅N₂H₁₄][Fe^III₄(H₂O)₄F₂(PO₄)₄], II, are presented. While the structure of I consist of FeO₄F₂ octahedra and HPO₄ terahedra linked to form one-dimensional structure, that of II consist of FeO₄(H₂O)₂, FeO₄(H₂O)F, FeO₄F₂ and PO₄ units connected to give rise to a three-dimensional structure. The structure of I resembles the naturally occurring mineral tancoite while II resembles the iron phosphate, ULM-12, [C₆N₂H₁₄][Fe₄(PO₄)₂F₂(H₂O)₃]. Magnetic susceptibility studies indicate anti-ferromagnetic behavior in both the compounds with T_N=200 and 175 K for I and II, respectively. Crystal data: I, monoclinic, space group=P2₁/n (no. 14). a=7.2261(6), b=16.5731(14), c=11.0847(10) Å, β=97.265(2)°, V=1316.8(2) Å³, Z=4, ρ_calc=1.952 g cm⁻¹, μ_(MoKα)=1.446 mm⁻¹, R₁=0.0448 and wR₂=0.1141 for 1882 data [I>2σ(I)]; for II, monoclinic, space group=P2₁/n (no. 14). a=9.9691(3), b=12.4013(3), c=17.3410(3) Å, β=103.762(1)°, V=2082.32(9) Å³, Z=4, ρ_calc=2.576 g cm⁻¹, μ_(MoKα)=3.162 mm⁻¹, R₁=0.0510 and wR₂=0.1064 for 2979 data [I>2σ(I)].     

New three-dimensional (3,4)-net zincophosphites templated by linear diammonium cations: H3N(CH2)5NH3·Zn3(HPO3)4 and β-H3N(CH2)6NH3·Zn3(HPO3)4

The mild-condition syntheses, single-crystal structures and properties of H₃N(CH₂)₅NH₃·Zn₃(HPO₃)₄ and β-H₃N(CH₂)₆NH₃·Zn₃(HPO₃)₄ are reported. Both are constructed from (3,4)-nets of ZnO₄ tetrahedra and HPO₃ pyramids, sharing vertices to result in three-dimensional anionic open-frameworks. In both materials, the organic species interacts with the framework by way of N–H⋯O bonds. Crystal data: H₃N(CH₂)₅NH₃·Zn₃(HPO₃)₄, M_r = 620.22, orthorhombic, Pccn (No. 56), a = 9.5364 (9) Å, b = 21.8015 (19) Å, c = 9.1118 (7) Å, V = 1894.4 (3) Å³, Z = 4, R(F) = 0.044, wR(F²) = 0.111. β-H₃N(CH₂)₆NH₃·Zn₃(HPO₃)₄, M_r = 634.25, monoclinic, P2₁/n (No. 14), a = 8.7627 (1) Å, b = 13.8117 (2) Å, c = 16.6187 (3) Å, β = 92.680 (1)°, V = 2009.12 (5) Å³, Z = 4, R(F) = 0.072, wR(F²) = 0.187.