X. Su, T. Li, Yuhe Xiu
Jul 1, 2012
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Zeitschrift für Naturforschung B
Abstract
Two new 1-D Cd(II) complexes, {[Cd(imb)(μ2-Cl)Cl]·CH3OH}n (1) and {[Cd(imb)(μ2- Cl)Cl]·DMF}n (2), have been synthesized by the reactions of the unsymmetrical ligand 2-(1Himidazol- 1-yl-methyl)-1H-benzimidazole (imb) with CdCl2·2.5H2O in methanol or methanol=DMF solution at room temperature, and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 displays a ladder-shaped chain in which [Cd2Cl4] units are linked to each other through two bridging imb ligands. Complex 2 features an infinite looped chain structure composed of two kinds of rings, the smaller [Cd2Cl2] ring and the larger [Cd2imb2] ring, connected alternately via their Cd(II) ions. The different architectures of complexes 1 and 2 can be generated by solvent exchange. The IR spectra and fluorescence properties of the complexes have been also investigated. Graphical Abstract Syntheses, Structures and Properties of Two Cd(II) Complexes Based on the 2-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl-methyl)-1H-benzimidazole Ligand