Supramolecular assembly of [Co2(2,2′-bpy)6]·(BTCA)·Cl·11H2O: 3D negatively charged cages

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Abstract

Controlling the ratio of 2,2′-bpy to benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid produces an interesting complex, namely [Co2(2,2′-bpy)6]·(btca)·Cl·11H2O (H3btca = benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid, 2,2′-bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine). We report the structural evidence in the solid state of discrete (H2O)11 conformation. This unit is found to act as supramolecular glue in the aggregation of cobalt (II) complex to give a three-dimensional cage-like network through hydrogen-bonding. It is interesting that the structure contains 3D negatively charged cage. The preliminary investigation on the fluorescence property of the complex is presented.

Graphical Abstract

A novel Co (II) complex with 2,2′-bpy ligand, which contains supramolecular (H2O)11 morphology. The hydrogen-bonding association leads to the formation of the infinite morphology of water molecules.

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Research Highlights

► Cobalt complex [Co2(2,2'-bpy)6]4+ pillars 2D layers of organic anions [(BTCA).11(H2O)]3-. ► The structure contains 3D negatively charged cage. ► Dual host-guest structure features including water clusters.

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Acknowledgements

The authors thank the Project Supported by Scientific Research Fund of Zhejiang Provincial Education Department (y200908138).

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