Synthesis, crystal structure, and fluorescence studies of (1-naphthyl)(pyridyl)urea metal complexes

Xiaojuan Huang, Yana Xia, Hongrui Zhang, Zhenzhong Yan, Yu Tang, Xiao Juan Yang*, Wu Biao Wu

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Abstract

Three supramolecular complexes, [ML2Cl2(MeOH)2] (M = Cu (1), Co (2) and Ni (3); L = N-(1-naphthyl)-N′-(3-pyridyl)urea) have been synthesized and characterized. X-ray single-crystal diffraction analyses revealed a 2D network for the isomorphous complexes 1, 2 and 3 formed by intermolecular N-H⋯Cl hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking interactions. The fluorescent properties of the complexes have been investigated. While complexes 2 and 3 showed a red-shifted fluorescence emission in the solid-state compared to L, complex 1 displayed a quenching of the fluorescence.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)450-453
Number of pages4
JournalInorganic Chemistry Communications
Volume11
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Fluorescence
  • Hydrogen bonding
  • Metal complex
  • N-(1-Naphthyl)-N′-(3-pyridyl)urea

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