Synthesis and structural characterization of three supramolecular coordination polymers constructed from different metal ions and 2,2′-bipyridyl-3,3′-dicarboxylic acid.

Three new supramolecular coordination polymers based on 2,2′-bipyridyl-3,3′-dicarboxylic acid (H2BPDC) and Mn(II), Fe(II), and Zn(II) were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized with single-crystallographic X-ray analysis and IR spectrum. Complex 1 exhibits a 1-D, chain-like structure, which is further connected to 2-D supramolecular layer structure through hydrogen bonds. Complex 2 exhibits a 3-D supramolecular structure constructed from 1-D chains through hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions. Like 1, 3 also shows 2-D supramolecular layer structure based on 1-D chains. Furthermore, the fluorescence of 3 was studied. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]