Three new dicyanamide-bridged polymeric complexes of{[Mn(dca)2(L)2]·2H2O}n(1),{[Cd(dca)2(L)2]·2H2O}n(2), and{[Co(dca)2(L)2]2(L)}n(3) (dca = dicyanamide, L = pyridinium-4-olate) have been synthesized and structurally characterized. In the three compounds, the protons of hydroxyl groups of 4-hydroxypyridine transfer to pyridyl nitrogen atoms. Compounds1and2are isomorphous forming one-dimensional[M(dca)2(L)2]nchains where metals are connected by double dca anions. These one-dimensional chains are extended into two-dimensional layers through weak C–H⋯N hydrogen bonds. Further, these layers are assembled into a three-dimensional supramolecular network through N–H⋯O, O–H⋯O hydrogen bonds. Complex3is a coordination layer of (4, 4) topology with octahedral metal centers linked by four singleμ1,5-bridges. These layers are interlocked by N–H⋯O, O–H⋯O hydrogen bonds from coordinated water molecules and free L molecules, which leads to a three-dimensional supramolecular architecture. The variable temperature magnetic susceptibilities measurement of compounds1and3shows the existence of weak antiferromagnetic interactions between the metal centers. The thermogravimetric analyses of the compounds1–3are also discussed.
Syntheses, Crystal Structures, Magnetic Behaviours, and Thermal Properties of Three Hydrogen-Bonding Networks Containing Dicyanamide and 4-Hydroxypyridine