Linear Metal-Organic Frameworks Based on Bis(1-Benzotriazolyl)methane and Zinc and Copper Nitrates

Abstract

Complexes {[(Zn(Bbtm)(H2O)4](NO3)2}n (I) and [Cu(Вbtm)(NO3)2]n (II) are formed due to the reactions of solutions of zinc and copper(II) nitrates with the bis(1,1'-1,2,3-benzotriazolyl)methane ligand (Bbtm). Their crystal structures are determined by X-ray diffraction analysis (CIF files ССDС nos. 1963126 (I) and 1963127 (II)). Complex I is a linear metal-organic framework (1D-MOF) in which the octahedral coordination of the central atom is provided by four water molecules and two nitrogen atoms of two Bbtm molecules in the trans position. In the structure of complex II, the coordination sphere of copper contains two nitrogen atoms of the Вbtm ligands and four oxygen atoms of two nitrate anions, one of which is bridging like the Вbtm ligand. This makes it possible to describe the structure of complex II as 3D-MOF. The luminescence spectra are recorded for earlier undescribed compound I. The emission maximum is observed at 363 nm. Compound I is also tested as a catalyst for the cycloaddition of СО2 to epoxides. The synthesized MOF efficiently catalyzes the cycloaddition reactions for both monosubstituted and disubstituted epoxides.