A series of novel 1D coordination polymers constructed from metal–quinolone complex fragments linked by aromatic dicarboxylate ligands

Self-assembly of quinolones with metal salts in the presence of aromatic dicarboxylate ligands affords a series of novel 1D metal–quinolone complexes, namely [Mn(Hppa)(oba)]·3H2O (1), [Co(Hppa)(oba)]·3.25H2O (2), [Zn(Hppa)(sdba)]·1.5H2O (3), [Mn(Hcf)(bpda)(H2O)]·2H2O (4), [Mn(Hppa)2(bpdc)] (5) and [Mn(Hlome)2(bpdc)]·4H2O (6) (Hppa = Pipemidic acid, Hcf = ciprofloxacin, Hlome = lomefloxacin). The structures of compounds 1–3 consist of novel polymeric chains spanning two different directions, which display an intriguing 1D → 3D inclined polycatenation of supramolecular ladders. Compound 4 exhibits a chain compound formed from the interconnection of [Mn2(Hcf)2(μ-CO2)2] dimers with bpda ligands. Compounds 5 and 6 are similar chain compounds constructed from [Mn(Hppa)2] (or [Mn(Hlome)2]) fragments linked by bpdc ligands. The magnetic properties of 4 have been studied, which indicate the existence of antiferromagnetic interactions. Furthermore, the luminescent properties of compound 3 are discussed.

Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► 1–3 consist of novel polymeric chains spanning two different directions. ► 1–3 display an intriguing 1D → 3D inclined polycatenation of supramolecular ladders. ► 1–6 represent six unusual examples of 1D metal–quinolone complexes.