Abstract

The 3-position substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine ligands L1 and HL2 were facilely synthesized, and used for construction of two novel luminescent Zn(II) complexes, namely [ZnCl2(L1)2] (1) and [Zn(L2)2]n (2). Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis shows that 1 is zero-dimensional structure, whereas, 2 possesses two-dimensional polymeric network with rhombic grid motifs. The structural differences between 1 and 2 should be determined by the different substituent groups adjacent to carbonyl groups of the 3-position substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine ligands. Complex 1 reveals the red-shifted emission band, compared to free L1 ligand, whereas, 2 displays similar emission spectrum to free HL2 ligand. Such results are also ascribed to substituent group effects and corresponding structural differences.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.