A New Two-Dimensional Mn(II) Coordination Polymer Based on Oxalic Acid and 1,4-Bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-benzene

Abstract

A new two-dimensional manganese coordination polymer has been prepared and fully characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analyses, TG, and IR spectroscopy. Of the compound, the Mn(II) center is octahedral coordinated with oxate acting as a tetra-dentate ligand coordinated to the Mn(II) atom and each bix serving as a bridging ligand by employing two N-donor to coordinate with the Mn(II) center. An infinite {Mn₂(C₂O₄)₂}_∞ chain is formed along the a axis. Furthermore, the 1D chains are held together via bix ligands to generate a two-dimensional network structure.

Keywords:

• coordination polymer
• crystal structure
• hydrothermal synthesis

Acknowledgments

This work was supported by the Science and Technology Development Project of Jilin Provincial Science & Technology Department (201205080) and the Science and Technology Research Projects of the Education Department of Jilin Province (2012.358).