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Poly[[bis(pyridine-kappaN)copper(II)]-mu(3)-5-hydroxyisophthalato-kappa3O:O':O'']
Xin-Yi Cao1, Jian Zhang, Yao Kang
1The State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, People's Republic of China.
Acta Crystallographica. Section C, Crystal Structure Communications
|December 8, 2004
Summary
This study details a novel copper coordination compound featuring 5-hydroxyisophthalic acid and pyridine ligands. The research elucidates its unique two-dimensional network structure and stabilization through various intermolecular interactions.
Area of Science:
- Coordination Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Crystallography
Background:
- Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers are crucial in materials science.
- Understanding the synthesis and structural properties of novel coordination compounds is essential for developing new materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize and characterize a new copper coordination compound with 5-hydroxyisophthalic acid and pyridine.
- To investigate the crystal structure and intermolecular interactions within the compound.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was used to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
- Analysis of bond distances, coordination geometry, and intermolecular interactions (hydrogen bonding, pi-pi stacking).
Main Results:
- The title compound, [Cu(OH-BDC)(py)(2)](n), was synthesized and structurally characterized.
- Copper atoms exhibit a distorted triangular bipyramidal coordination environment.
- A two-dimensional network is formed via interlocking rings and hydrogen bonds.
- C-H...pi and pi-pi stacking interactions contribute to the overall crystal packing.
Conclusions:
- The study presents a novel copper coordination polymer with a unique 2D network structure.
- The structural integrity is maintained by a combination of coordination bonds, hydrogen bonds, and various pi-interactions.