Abstract
Two complexes, [Zn(Him)2(mpa)] (1) and [Zn(Him)2(tpa)]·H2O (2) (Him imidazole, mpa = m-phthalate, and tpa = terephthalate), have been prepared and structurally characterized, revealing two different three-dimensional hydrogen-bonded molecular architectures. Each features [Zn(Him)2(dicarboxylate)] zigzag polymeric chains and intermolecular N H-⋯O hydrogen bonds between the uncoordinated Him nitrogen atoms and carboxylate oxygen atoms that are similar to the carboxylate-histidine-zinc triad systems in zinc(II) enzymes. The lattice water molecules in complex (2) play a critical role in the formation of a three-dimensional hydrogen-bonded molecular architecture.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 741-744 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Australian Journal of Chemistry |
Volume | 55 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |