{"title":"Synthesis and Structure of Five Noncovalent-Bonded 1D–2D Mixed-Ligand Supramolecules Derived from Cd(OAc)2 with 2-Methylimidazole and Carboxylic Acids","authors":"Yingjia Ni, Shouwen Jin, Ruyu Hong, Huiling Hong, Rui Gao, Daqi Wang","doi":"10.1007/s10870-026-01084-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10870-026-01084-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The hydrothermal reaction of the Cd(<b>O</b>Ac)<sub>2</sub> with the 2-methylimidazole (mim) in the presence of the monocarboxylic acids produced five unpublished mim-derived coordination compounds of Cd(mim)<sub>2</sub>(ibu)<sub>2</sub> <b>(1)</b> (Hibu = ibuprofen), Cd(mim)<sub>2</sub>(sal)<sub>2</sub> <b>(2)</b> (Hsal = salicylic acid), Cd(mim)<sub>2</sub>(pba)<sub>2</sub> <b>(3)</b> (Hpba = 3-phenoxybenzoic acid), Cd(mim)<sub>2</sub>(tba)<sub>2</sub> <b>(4)</b> (Htba = 2,4,6-trichlorobenzoic acid), and Cd(mim)<sub>2</sub>(tmba)<sub>2</sub> <b>(5)</b> (Htmba = 2,4,6-trimethoxybenzoic acid) and they are structurally characterized by the EA, IR spectra, TG and SCXRD analysis. The X-ray investigations declared that all these coordination compounds demonstrated the mononuclear graphs with the pseudo-tetrahedral/octahedral/square-pyramidal geometries around the Cd<sup>2+</sup>. The mim molecules take the coordination mode of the monodentate by only using its imidazole ring N atoms. The CO<sub>2</sub><sup>−</sup> coordinated to the Cd<sup>2+</sup> ion in monodentate, and chelating bidentate types. The intricate intra- and intermolecular traditional H-bonds are uncovered by the X-ray crystallographic studies, which mediate the discrete systems into the 1D–2D supramolecules.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div><div><p>Five mononuclear Cd<sup>2+</sup> complexes with the pseudo-tetrahedral/octahedral/square-pyramidal coordination geometries have been synthesized and characterized, the intricate intra- and intermolecular traditional H-bonds mediate the discrete systems into the 1D-2D supramolecules.</p></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":615,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chemical Crystallography","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147441750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kirk Wilson, Kerrie-Ann Wilson, Mark A. W. Lawrence, Colin D. McMillen, Elizabeth Tonsel-White, Alvin A. Holder
{"title":"Synthesis, X-Ray Crystallographic and Spectroscopic Studies of 2-Benzoylthiopheneketone Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid Hydrazone (Bttcah)","authors":"Kirk Wilson, Kerrie-Ann Wilson, Mark A. W. Lawrence, Colin D. McMillen, Elizabeth Tonsel-White, Alvin A. Holder","doi":"10.1007/s10870-026-01086-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10870-026-01086-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The synthesis, X-ray crystallographic, and spectroscopic studies of 2-benzoylthiophene ketone thiophene-2-carboxylic acid hydrazone (<i>bttcah</i>) is reported. The compound crystallized by slow evaporation from ethanol in a monoclinic space group P 2<sub>1</sub>/c with a = 9.2783(3) Å, b = 16.4236(6) Å, c = 9.8605(3) Å, β = 106.0017(12)° and <i>V</i> = 1444.35(8) Å<sup>3</sup> with <i>Z</i> = 4. The thienyl rings of <i>bttcah</i> are pseudo-planar with the hydrazone backbone, however, the phenyl ring is out of the plane of the hydrazone backbone by 108.96<sup>o</sup>. The packing of the molecules showed classical intermolecular hydrogen bonding between NH and C=O groups. In the <sup>1</sup>H NMR the NH was observed at 9.96 ppm, and in the FTIR spectrum, the ν<sub>NH</sub> and the ν<sub>C=O</sub> were observed at 3167 cm<sup>–1</sup> and 1621 cm<sup>–1</sup>, respectively.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div><div><p>The synthesis, X-ray crystallographic, and spectroscopic studies of 2-benzoylthiopheneketone thiophene-2-carboxylic acid hydrazone (bttcah) is reported</p></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":615,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chemical Crystallography","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147441751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Imane Faraj, Ayoub El-Mrabet, Kostiantyn V. Domasevitch, Blacque Olivier, Joel T. Mague, Lhoussaine El Ghayati, El Mokhtar Essassi, Nada Kheira Sebbar
{"title":"Crystal Structures, Hirshfeld Surface Analysis, Interaction Energies and Molecular Docking Studies of New 2(E)-Pyranylidene-1,5-Benzodiazepine Derivatives","authors":"Imane Faraj, Ayoub El-Mrabet, Kostiantyn V. Domasevitch, Blacque Olivier, Joel T. Mague, Lhoussaine El Ghayati, El Mokhtar Essassi, Nada Kheira Sebbar","doi":"10.1007/s10870-026-01083-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10870-026-01083-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Two new 2(E)-pyranylidene-1,5-benzodiazepine derivatives, namely: 3,4-Dihydro-2-(2,4-dioxo-6-methylpyran-3-ylidene)-4-(3-pyridine-phenyl)-1,5-benzodiazepine <b>3</b> and 2(E)-3,4-Dihydro-2-(2,4-dioxo-6-methylpyran-3-ylidene)-4-(3,4,5-méthoxy-phenyl)-5-N-acetyl-1,5-benzodiazepine<b> 6</b> was synthesized and characterized by NMR spectroscopy and were also analyzed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Their molecular packing and supramolecular features were investigated through Hirshfeld surface analysis and interaction energy calculations, which revealed dominant H···H contacts along with secondary C–H···O and π···π interactions. Molecular docking studies performed with the human α1β3γ2 GABAA receptor (PDB: 6HUO) showed favorable binding affinities, suggesting efficient interaction with the benzodiazepine binding site. Furthermore, drug-likeness and ADMET properties assessments indicate that both compounds comply with Lipinski and Veber rules, exhibit good predicted oral absorption, and are in the drug-like space. Compound<b> 3</b> emerges as a promising candidate, with improved permeability and a more favorable toxicity profile. In contrast, compound <b>6</b> exhibits greater intrinsic solubility and prolonged systemic exposure, albeit with a potential hepatotoxicity signal. These results highlight the potential of 2(E)-pyranylidene-1,5-benzodiazepine skeletons as promising candidates for further biological evaluation and the design of novel GABAA receptor modulators.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":615,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chemical Crystallography","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147362764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gratien Habarurema, Eric Hosten, Janvier Mukiza, Richard Betz, Theonille Mukabagorora, Ange Sabine Ingabire, Théoneste Umumararungu, Daniel Umereweneza, Frodouard Hitimana, Jean Baptiste Habinshuti, Jean Bosco Nkuranga, Thomas Gerber
{"title":"Organometallic Complex of fac-[Re(CO)3]+ Moiety with a Modified Tetraamine Macroheterocyclic Molecule Dodecahydropyrimido[2′,1′:3,4]Pyrazino[1,2-a]Pyrimidine Chelate: Synthesis and X-Ray Crystallography Characterization","authors":"Gratien Habarurema, Eric Hosten, Janvier Mukiza, Richard Betz, Theonille Mukabagorora, Ange Sabine Ingabire, Théoneste Umumararungu, Daniel Umereweneza, Frodouard Hitimana, Jean Baptiste Habinshuti, Jean Bosco Nkuranga, Thomas Gerber","doi":"10.1007/s10870-026-01085-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10870-026-01085-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The coordination chemistry of transition metals has become a promising solution to the high demand for the design of drugs for chemotherapy and radiotherapy purposes. The binding mode of various organic molecules around the <i>fac</i>-[Re(CO)<sub>3</sub>]<sup>+</sup> moiety has significantly contributed to the preparation of various coordination compounds with a variety of specific applications. Herein, we report the synthesis and characterization of a non-radioactive rhenium complex <i>fac</i>-[Re(CO)<sub>3</sub>(H<sub>2</sub>dpp)Cl] (<b>1</b>) that was isolated from the reaction of Re(CO)<sub>5</sub>Cl with a heterocyclic tetraamine compound, (8<i>E</i>,10<i>E</i>)-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradeca-8,10-diene (H<sub>2</sub>tazd) in toluene. The crystals of compound <b>1</b> were crystallographically analysed using single X-ray diffraction techniques. The crystal structure of compound (<b>1</b>) is dominated by the unusual in situ ring rearrangement/reduction of the used H<sub>2</sub>tazd ligand into the saturated and coordinated dodecahydropyrimido[2’,1′:3,4]pyrazino[1,2-a]pyrimidine (H<sub>2</sub>dpp) ligand. This complex is a monomeric rhenium complex with H<sub>2</sub>dpp coordinating neutrally as a bidentate <i>N</i>,<i>N′</i>-donor chelate. The coordinated chelate; H<sub>2</sub>dpp is also a result of the intramolecular conversion process <i>via</i> the new C–N bond formation leading to a system with three fused rings. The refinement of compound <b>1</b> predicts the ring formation in the ligand, and this phenomenon is rare in the coordination chemistry of rhenium and was probably catalysed by rhenium(I) in the complex.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":615,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chemical Crystallography","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147362618","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Heterotrimetallic 12-Metallacrown-4 with 5-Nitrosalicylhydroxamic Acid","authors":"Curtis M. Zaleski, Matthias Zeller","doi":"10.1007/s10870-026-01082-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10870-026-01082-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A heterotrimetallic aluminum-dysprosium-sodium 12-MC-4 complex, Dy<sup>III</sup>Na(ben)<sub>4</sub>[12-MC<sub>Al(III)N(5−nitroshi)</sub>-4](H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>3.58</sub>(DMF)<sub>2.44</sub>·7.86DMF·0.28H<sub>2</sub>O (<b>1</b>), where DMF is <i>N</i>,<i>N</i>-dimethylformamide, with the metallacrown (MC) framework ligand 5-nitrosalicylhydroximate (5-nitroshi<sup>3−</sup>) and the ancillary bridging ligand benzoate (ben<sup>−</sup>) has been synthesized and characterized by FT-IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The MC framework ligand 5-H<sub>3</sub>nitroshi is a derivative of the common MC ligand salicylhydroxamic acid (H<sub>3</sub>shi), and this is the first instance of 5-H<sub>3</sub>nitroshi being used for a metallacrown. The MC ring consists of four Al<sup>III</sup> ions, and the MC binds one Dy<sup>III</sup> ion on the convex side of the central cavity. Four benzoate anions tether the Dy<sup>III</sup> ion to the MC cavity by forming a bridge between each ring Al<sup>III</sup> ion and the central Dy<sup>III</sup> ion. The position of the Na<sup>+</sup> ion is unique regarding this class of 12-MC-4 complexes as the sodium ion is disordered over four binding sites on the MC. The main occupancy [0.326(3)] of the sodium ion is located on the concave side of the MC central cavity, opposite of the Dy<sup>III</sup> ion. This location is typical for this class of 12-MC-4 molecules. The other three binding sites occur of the periphery of the molecule, and the sodium ion binds to phenolate and carbonyl oxygen atoms of the 5-nitroshi<sup>3−</sup> MC framework ligands. The coordination environments of each sodium ion are completed by a mixture of water and DMF solvent molecules. The total occupancy of the sodium ion sites is unity.</p>\u0000 <span>AbstractSection</span>\u0000 Graphical Abstract\u0000 <div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div><div><p>The heterotrimetallic Dy<sup>III</sup>Na(ben)<sub>4</sub>[12-MC<sub>Al(III)N(5-nitroshi)</sub>-4] complex is constructed with the metallacrown framework ligand 5-nitrosalicylhydroxamic acid (5-H<sub>3</sub>nitroshi). The sodium cation is disordered over four different binding sites</p></div></div></figure></div>\u0000 \u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":615,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chemical Crystallography","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147339749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rufaro Razuwika, Jubrey M. Monareng, Hadley S. Clayton
{"title":"Crystal Structure and Quantitative Steric Analysis of cis,cis,trans-Dibromidodicarbonyl-bis(tribenzylphosphine)osmium(II)","authors":"Rufaro Razuwika, Jubrey M. Monareng, Hadley S. Clayton","doi":"10.1007/s10870-025-01078-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10870-025-01078-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The synthesised complex [OsBr<sub>2</sub>(CO)<sub>2</sub>(PBz<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>], crystallises in the monoclinic, space group <i>C2/c</i> (no. 15), <i>a</i> = 23.3375(14) Å, <i>b</i> = 18.3044(10) Å, <i>c</i> = 9.4310(6) Å, <i>α</i> = <i>γ</i> = 90°, <i>β</i> = 98.962(2)°, <i>V</i> = 3979.5(4) Å<sup>3</sup>, <i>Z</i> = 4. The bulky PBz<sub>3</sub> ligand imposes a significant steric effect on the metal centre, as reflected by a buried volume of 24.0% in the title compound, with a cone angle of 213.51˚.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":615,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chemical Crystallography","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10870-025-01078-x.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145982982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Charles T. Gross, Christina E. Hogan, Thomas G. Johnson, Jonah D. Bruyns, Greg A. Hogan
{"title":"Alcohol Guest Molecule Capture in a Novel Copper (II) Hydrogen-Bonded Metal–Organic Framework (HBMOF)","authors":"Charles T. Gross, Christina E. Hogan, Thomas G. Johnson, Jonah D. Bruyns, Greg A. Hogan","doi":"10.1007/s10870-025-01080-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10870-025-01080-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The ongoing investigation of a copper (II) complexes has led to the development of novel hydrogen-bonded metal–organic frameworks (HBMOFs). In the present work, a copper (II) pyridine dicarboxylic acid, Cu(HPDCA)<sub>2</sub>(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>2</sub>, is reacted with phenethylamine to yield a lamellar framework featuring an octahedral geometry across the copper (II) center. The incorporation of phenethylamine results in an extended interlayer separation relative to previously reported HBMOFs. This layered architecture is capable of accomodating a range of guest molecules, including both alkyl and benzyl alcohols. Herein, we report the structutal characterizations of four guest-included hydrogen-bonded frameworks, compared against the corresponding guest-free framework: (1) [phenethylammonium]<sub>2</sub>Cu(PDCA)<sub>2</sub>(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>2</sub>, (2) [phenethylammonium]<sub>2</sub>Cu(PDCA)<sub>2</sub>(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>2</sub>·(1-pentanol), (3) [phenethylammonium]<sub>2</sub>Cu(PDCA)<sub>2</sub>(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>2</sub>·(1-hexanol), (4) [phenethylammonium]<sub>2</sub>Cu(PDCA)<sub>2</sub>(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>2</sub>·(benzyl alcohol), (5) [phenethylammonium]<sub>2</sub>Cu(PDCA)<sub>2</sub>(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>2</sub>·(4-chlorobenzylalcohol).</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div><div><p>Lamellar Hydrogen-Bonded Metal-Organic Framework (HBMOF)</p></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":615,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chemical Crystallography","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145982818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Monsuru T. Kelani, Ibrahim Waziri, Tawakalit O. Kelani
{"title":"Simplified Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Ethyl 2,2′-Spirobi[Chromene]-3-Carboxylate via Spectroscopy and Single-Crystal X-ray Analysis","authors":"Monsuru T. Kelani, Ibrahim Waziri, Tawakalit O. Kelani","doi":"10.1007/s10870-025-01081-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10870-025-01081-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Chromene-based spiroketals are valuable structural motifs in medicinal and synthetic organic chemistry; however, their reported syntheses typically require multi-step routes and harsh reaction conditions. In this work, a simple, efficient, and cost-effective one-pot method for the synthesis of <i>ethyl 2,2′-spirobi[chromene]-3-carboxylate</i> is presented. The compound was obtained <i>via </i>the acid-catalyzed condensation of salicylaldehyde with ethyl acetoacetate in methanol using only a few drops of H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>, affording the spiroketal framework in a single step under mild conditions. Structural elucidation was performed using comprehensive spectroscopic techniques, including FTIR, HR-MS, and 1D/2D NMR analyses. Given the novelty of the compound, detailed 2D NMR (HSQC, HMBC, and COSY) studies were carried out to unambiguously assign proton and carbon resonances within the spiro-linked chromene units. The molecular structure was further confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, providing definitive evidence of the spiro-fused architecture. Elemental analysis supported the purity and composition of the synthesized product. This streamlined synthetic strategy offers an attractive alternative to conventional routes and may provide a useful platform for the development of new chromene-based spiroketal derivatives.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":615,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chemical Crystallography","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10870-025-01081-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145982819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jared Solovei, Aleksandra D. Valueva, Vladislav V. Klepov
{"title":"Characterization of Hybrid Material (C2H5NH3)2[SbBr5]","authors":"Jared Solovei, Aleksandra D. Valueva, Vladislav V. Klepov","doi":"10.1007/s10870-025-01076-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10870-025-01076-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Hybrid organic-inorganic metal halide materials attract attention due to their potential optoelectronic applications. In this report, we undertook the follow-up characterization of the hybrid material (C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>5</sub>NH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>[SbBr<sub>5</sub>]. Crystallographic characterization showed that this compound consists of corner-sharing SbBr<sub>6</sub> octahedra, which form zig-zag chains that are separated by the organic molecules. We found that, unlike in the previous study, the organic molecules do not exhibit an apparent disorder. Infrared (IR) and Raman spectroscopy confirm the composition of this compound. To further explore the material’s properties, we prepared two samples with and without Te. UV-Vis spectroscopy showed the bandgap of the material changed by approximately 0.30 eV upon tellurium incorporation. To elaborate on this effect, we performed DFT calculations for both the doped and undoped chemical systems. These calculations agreed well with our experimental observations and support the notion that tellurium causes a bandgap reduction in (C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>5</sub>NH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>[SbBr<sub>5</sub>].</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div><div><p>The crystal structure of (C2H5NH3)2[SbBr5] was re-evaluated, and the spectral characterization of this compound was made.</p></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":615,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chemical Crystallography","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145930428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synthesis and Structural Characterization of a 1D Chain-Like Calcium-Diphenylphosphinate Polymer Slightly Soluble in Dichloromethane","authors":"Chong Chen, Qing-Wen Liang, Tian-Tian Sun, Ai-Quan Jia, Qian-Feng Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s10870-025-01079-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10870-025-01079-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Treatment of hydroquinone and Ph<sub>2</sub>P(O)Cl in the presence of triethylamine as HCl scavenger afforded a diphosphoryl ligand 1,4-[Ph<sub>2</sub>P(O)O]<sub>2</sub>C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>4</sub> (<b>L</b>). Treatment of <b>L</b> with calcium chloride in mixed THF/H<sub>2</sub>O solution led to isolation of a 1D chain-like alkaline earth metal calcium polymeric complex [Ph<sub>2</sub>P(O)OCaCl(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>4</sub>]<sub>n</sub> (<b>1</b>). Complex <b>1</b> was characterized by IR, UV-Vis spectroscopies and single crystal X-ray diffraction. In the molecular structure of complex <b>1</b>, the Ca centers are joined by the Ph<sub>2</sub>P(O)O<sup>−</sup> fragment hydrolyzed from <b>L</b> as well as the non-coordinating water molecules. Covalent bonds make contribution to interconnect the molecules and intermolecular hydrogen bonds further stabilize the structure, thus forming a 1D chain polymer.</p>","PeriodicalId":615,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chemical Crystallography","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145930429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}