Structure and spectroscopic properties of a three-dimensional PbII coordination polymer constructed from 1,1′-biphenyl-2,2′,4,4′-tetracarboxylate

• The compound (I) was synthesised under simple hydrothermal conditions.
• The complex exhibits two different metal coordination geometries forming quad-core cluster [Pb4O4] units.
• The 3D framework features interesting alternating round and rectangular channels.

The title coordination polymer, poly[aqua(μ8-1,1′-biphenyl-2,2′,4,4′-tetracarboxylate)lead(II)], [Pb2(C16H6O8)(H2O)2]n, (I), was constructed by a multidentate ligand 1,1′-biphenyl-2,2′,4,4′-tetra- carboxylic acid (abbreviated as H4bpta) under hydrothermal condition. In the structure, two crystallographically independent Pb(II) cations exhibit different coordination geometries, wherein one of the Pb(II) ions is holodirected and coordinated by eight oxygen atoms [PbO8] and another chelated by carboxylates, is slightly hemidirected and coordinated by seven oxygen atoms [PbO7] [1]. The bpta4− ligand connects eight Pb(II) atoms by adopting the μ8-bridging mode. The carboxylate groups (2,2′-COO−) are in μ4-η1:η2:η2:η2-chelating/bridging, and the other two (4,4′-COO−) are in μ4-η1:η2:η1:η2 fashion. In addition, the structure of (I) consists of 1D chains built by carboxylate groups bridging a pair of quad-core cluster [Pb4O4] units, which is further linked through bpta4− to generate a unique 3D open framework. The coordination polymer is reinforced by intermolecular hydrogen bonding between oxygen atoms of the carboxylate groups, and coordination water molecules. The complex has also been characterized by PXRD, thermoanalysis, and luminescence.

A 3D Pb(II) coordination framework with alternating round and rectangular channels has been constructed from 1,1′-biphenyl-2,2′,4,4′-tetracarboxylate ligand.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide