Bibp Ligands Research Articles

First Examples of Metal-Organic Frameworks with Pore-Encapsulated [Co(CO)4]− Anions: Facile Synthesis, Crystal Structures and Stability Studies

Three ionic metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with pore-capsulated Co(CO)4− anions, formulated as [Co(bix)3][Co(CO)4]2 (1), [Co(bibp)3][Co(CO)4]2 (2), and [Co(bmibp)2][Co(CO)4]2 (3); (bix = 1,4-bis(imidazol-1-yl-methyl)-benzene); bibp = 4,4′-bis(imidazolyl)biphenyl); bmibp = 4,4′-bis(2-methyl-imidazolyl)biphenyl), have been facilely synthesized for the first time through direct reactions of Co2(CO)8 with the respective bis(imidazole) ligands under mild hydro(solvo)thermal conditions. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals distinct structural motifs among the frameworks: MOF 1 exhibits a single pcu net, MOF 2 features a 3-fold interpenetrating pcu net, both based on 6-connected Co2+ centers and ditopic bix or bibp ligands, while MOF 3 forms a 2-fold interpenetrating sql layer constructed by 4-connected Co2+ ions and bmibp linkers. The [Co(CO)4]− anions reside within the channels of the cationic frameworks. Moreover, these MOFs, characterized by periodically ordered tetracarbonylcobaltate arrays, demonstrate notable thermal stability and maintain structural integrity in air, water, and alkaline solutions for several days.

A 2D Cd-containing Keggin-type heteropolyoxometalate with electro-catalytic behaviors

A layer compound, [Cd2(bibp)2.5(DMA)3(DMF) 2 (SiW12O40)]n (1), which was synthesized via a self-assembly procedure by the reaction of silicotungstic acid, cadmium ion and bichelate-bridging ligand (4,4′-bis(imidazolyl)biphenyl, bibp) in the solution of DMF and DMA, has been characterized by IR, elemental analysis, TGA, X-ray single crystal diffractometer and electrochemistry. Single crystal structure analysis shows that the structure for 1 represents hoop-club chains by the cadmium ions and the bibp ligands, extends to layers by the [SiW12O40]4− polyanions and further spreads to 3D by hydrogen bond via the bridge oxygen atoms in [SiW12O40]4− units. The electrochemical investigation shows that compound 1 exhibits POM-based electro-catalytic behavior for the reduction of nitrite.

Three new copper(II) coordination polymers constructed from isomeric sulfo-functionalized phthalate tectonics: Synthesis, crystal structure, photocatalytic and proton conduction properties

Three new copper(II)-based coordination polymers, namely [Cu5(μ3-OH)4 (STP)2(4,4’-bipy)2(H2O)2]·4H2O (CTGU-20), [Cu2(μ2-OH)(SIP)(1,4′-bib)2] (CTGU-21) and [Cu2 (SIP)(4,4′-bibp)2(HCOO)]·3H2O(CTGU-22), (STP ​= ​2-sulfoterephthalate, SIP ​= ​5-sulfoisophthalate, 4,4’-bipy ​= ​4,4’-bipyridine, 4,4′-bibp ​= ​4,4’-bis(imidazolyl)biphenyl and 1,4′-bib ​= ​1,4-bis(1-imidazoly) benzene) have been prepared by two less-developed isomeric sulfo-functionalized phthalate ligands under solvothermal conditions and characterized by PXRD, single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis and thermogravimetric analysis.CTGU-20 exhibits a 3D pillared-layer framework constructed from a unique 1D Cu4O8–CuO4 rod packing unit generated by four μ3-OH groups and pyridyl/carboxylicate mixed linkers. While, CTGU-21 shows a 3D pillared-layer framework extended by Cu2(μ2-OH)(SIP) layers and 1,4′-bib pillars. When 1,4′-bib was replaced by longer 4,4′-bibp, CTGU-22 is obtained, which features a 2D bilayer structure bridged by double 4,4′-bibp ligand. Remarkably, complexes CTGU-20, CTGU-21 and CTGU-22 show promising photocatalytic activities toward the degradation of Rhodamine B(RhB), methyl blue(MB) and 9,10-bis (phenylethynyl)anthracene(BPEA). Moreover, the proton conductivity for three complexes were also studied.

One-pot concomitant preparation of two copper(II) coordination polymers with different configurations of bridging bithiophene ligands.

By employing the conjugated bithiophene ligand 5,5'-bis(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-2,2'-bithiophene (bibp), which can exhibit trans and cis conformations, two different CuII coordination polymers, namely, poly[[μ-5,5'-bis(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-2,2'-bithiophene-κ2N:N'](μ2-4,4'-oxydibenzoato-κ2O:O')copper(II)], [Cu(C14H8O5)(C14H10N4S2)]n or [Cu(bibp)(oba)]n, (I), and catena-poly[μ-aqua-bis[μ-5,5'-bis(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-2,2'-bithiophene-κ2N:N']bis(μ3-4,4'-oxydibenzoato)-κ3O:O':O'';κ4O:O',O'':O'-dicopper(II)], [Cu2(C14H8O5)2(C14H10N4S2)(H2O)]n or [Cu2(bibp)(oba)2(H2O)]n, (II), have been prepared through one-pot concomitant crystallization and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) and thermogravimetric (TG) analysis. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction indicates that the most interesting aspect of the structure is the existence of sole trans and cis conformations of the bibp ligand in a single net of (I) and (II), respectively. Compound (I) displays a threefold interpenetrating three-dimensional framework with a 4-connected {65.8} cds topology, whereas (II) features a one-dimensional chain structure. In the crystal of (II), the polymeric chains are further extended through C-H...O hydrogen bonds and C-H...π interactions into a three-dimensional supramolecular architecture. In addition, strong intramolecular O-H...O hydrogen bonds formed between the bridging water molecules and the carboxylate O atoms improve the stability of the framework of (II). Furthermore, solid-state UV-Vis spectroscopy experiments show that compounds (I) and (II) exhibit optical band gaps which are characteristic for optical semiconductors, with values of 2.70 and 2.26 eV, respectively.

A new Keggin-type heteropolyoxometalates compound built up by coordinated cadmium

A new Keggin-type heteropolyoxometalates compound, {[Cd(DMA)4]2(bibp)(SiW12O40)}n (1), (DMA = N, N-dimethylacetamide, bibp = 4,4′-bis(1-imidazolyl) biphenyl) has been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR spectrum, elemental analysis, powder X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric (TG) analysis and electrochemical analysis. Compound 1 is crystallized in orthorhombic with Pbca space group. The [SiW12O40]4− anions and bibp ligands are linked by coordinated Cd2+ ions alternately into a zigzag-like chain, and the chains are extended into a three-dimensional (3D) framework by the C–H···O hydrogen bonds. The cyclic voltammetry analyses show that compound 1 presences of W-centered reversible redox processes and that 1 has electrocatalytic activities towards the reduction of nitrite.

1D Water cages in a double-walled framework based on cubic [Ni4(µ3-OH)4] units: Synthesis, structure, and magnetism

The hydrothermal reaction of NiSO4·6H2O and 4,4′-bis(1-imidazolyl)bipheny (bibp) has afforded a new nickel complex, {[Ni4(µ3-OH)4(µ4-SO4)(bibp)4](OH)2·12H2O}n (1). The Ni(II) centers are bridged by µ3-OH- anions into cubic [Ni4(µ3-OH)4] units, which are connected by bibp ligands and µ4-SO42- anions into a double-walled 3D framework with channels along c direction. Unusual 1D water cages with a repeat of vase-like water cluster are trapped in the channels. Magnetic studies reveal ferromagnetic behavior for complex 1, and the thermal property of 1 was also studied.

Mixed-ligand coordination compounds based on the rigid 4,4′-bis(1-imidazolyl)biphenyl and pyridinedicarboxylate ligands

The mixed-ligand binuclear complexes [Co2(BIBP)(2,6-PDC)2(H2O)4] (1), [Ni2(BIBP)(2,6-PDC)2(H2O)4] (2), and the coordination polymers 1D-{[Zn(BIBP)(2,6-PDC)]·4.5H2O}n (3), 2D-[Ni2(BIBP)(2,5-PDC)2(H2O)4]n (4), and 3D-{[Ni2(BIBP)3(2,3-PDC)2]·3.75H2O}n (5) were synthesized in good yields, characterized by IR, thermogravimetry and single X-ray diffraction method (BIBP = 4,4′-bis(1-imidazolyl)biphenyl, 2,6-PDC = 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylate, 2,3-PDC = 2,3-pyridinedicarboxylate, 2,5-PDC = 2,5-pyridinedicarboxylate). Compounds 1 and 2 are binuclear complexes, compound 3 is a 1D polymer, 4 has a 2D laminated structure, and 5 represent a 3D framework. A common motif in the structures, independent of their dimensionality is the bridging action of the neutral BIBP ligand between two metal ions and a metal chelating coordination of the dianionic PDC ligand through the pyridine nitrogen atom and the carboxylate group in 2-position. The comparative single crystal X-ray structure investigations reveal the fine-tuning influence of the carboxylic group positions in the pyridinedicarboxylate (PDC) ligands and the metal nature on the final structure topology and dimensionality. Compounds 1 and 2 are isostructural and represent Co(II) and Ni(II) isomorphs, where the metal ions coordinate two water molecules and the 2,6-PDC ligand in ONO chelate mode, while the bidentate BIBP ligand link the metal ions into a dinuclear complex. In 3 the 2,6-PDC ligand coordinates to the zinc atom in the same ONO chelate mode and two bridging BIBP ligands give a coordination number of five and extend the structure to a 1D polymer with an enantiopure triple-stranded helix motif in a case of spontaneous resolution in the chiral tetragonal space group P4322. In 4 the 2,5-PDC ligand realises its chelate-bridging function and together with the bridging BIBP ligand form 2D layers with the Ni(II) atoms with hcb (honeycomb or 6,3) topology. In 5 the chelate-bridging 2,3-PDC and BIBP ligands form (4,4)-layers which are interlinked by additional BIBP pillars to a 3D network with two-fold interpenetration of symmetry-related networks.

Three-pillared layer metal–organic frameworks assembled by imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylate and rigid bisimidazole ligands: synthesis, crystal structure, and sensing nitroaromatics

Three-pillared layer metal–organic frameworks based on 1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylate and linear bis(imidazole) ligands generally formulated as {[Co3(idc)2(bib)3]·8H2O}n (1), {[Cd(Hidc)(bib)0.5]}n (2) and {[Cd(Hidc)(bibp)]}n (3), where H3idc = 1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylate, bib = 1,4-bis(1-imidazolyl)benzene and bibp = 4,4′-bis(1-imidazolyl)biphenyl, have been solvothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 features a 3-D-pillared layer structure with 1-D channels, generated by honeycomb-like 2-D layer linked by bib ligands. Compound 2 consists of 2-D lumpy layers of [Cd4(Hidc)4], which are further connected by bridging ligands of bib to generate a pillared layer 3-D framework with 1-D channels. In 3, the 2-D corrugated honeycomb networks, structurally analogous to CFx, are pillared by bibp ligands to form a 3-D architecture with 1-D channels. Through selecting different metal ions and the length of pillared ligands, the pore sizes are adjusted in the three complexes. The potential of 2 and 3 for nitro explosive sensing is investigated through luminescence quenching experiments, which show that 3 can be applied as a fluorescent sensor for nitro compounds.

Co(II) and Cd(II) coordination complexes built with 4,5-dichlorophthalic acid and varied N-donor ligands: Synthesis, topology and photoluminescence properties

Eight new coordination complexes, namely, [Co2(Dcph)2(Him)4] (1), [Co(Dcph)(dmbipy)]n (2), [Co(Dcph)(1,3-bix)]n (3), [M(Dcph)(1,2-bix)]n [M=Co (4) and Cd (5)], [Co2(Dcph)2(4,4′-bibp)(H2O)2]n (6), {[Cd(Dcph)(4,4′-bpy)(H2O)2]·2(H2O)}n (7), {[Cd(Dcph)(1,3-bix)] H2O}n (8) have been synthesized and characterized (H2Dcph=4,5-Dichlorophthalic acid, Him=imidazole, dmbipy=5,5′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipiridine, 1,3-bix=1,3-bis(imidazole-1-ylmethyl)-benzene, 1,2-bix=1,2-bis(imidazole-1-ylmethyl)-benzene, 4,4′-bibp=4,4′-bis(1-imidazolyl)biphenyl and 4,4′-bpy=4,4′-bipyridine). Complex 1 displays a dinuclear structure. Both 2 and 3 display infinite 1D ladder-like chains. 2 shows a doubly Dcph-bridged Co-Dcph-Co ladder-like chain, while 3 features an infinite tubular-like geometry with [Co(Dcph)2Co] loops. 4, 5 and 8 exhibit the similar 2D grid-like layer structures with (44)-sql networks. 6 displays a 2D square layer constructed by tetranuclear [Co4(OOC)4] building units and 4,4′-bibp ligands. 7 exhibits a (4,4) net with the Schläfli symbol of (4·4). In addition, the photoluminescence properties of 5, 7 and 8 have been investigated in the solid state at room temperature.

Syntheses, structures and selective dye adsorption of five formic-based coordination polymers prepared by in-situ hydrolysis of N, N′-dimethylformamide

Five functional coordination polymers (formic-based CPs) namely: {[Cu2(CHOO)3(bibp)2]·CHOO}n (1), {[Co2(CHOO)3(bibp)2]·NO3·H2O}n (2), {[Ni2(CHOO)3(bibp)2]·NO3·H2O}n (3) [Co(CHOO)2(bbibp)]n (4) and [Zn(CHOO)2(bbibp)]n (5) (bibp=4,4′-bis(imidazolyl)biphenyl, bbibp=4,4′-bis(benzoimidazo-1-yl)biphenyl) have been successfully hydrothermally synthesized using the in-situ hydrolysis of N, N′-dimethylformamide (DMF) as the source of formate. All of these five polymers were characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR spectra, powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), and thermogravimetric (TG) analysis. Complexes 1–3 have the similar three-dimensional 3D kag topological framework built from the bibp ligand as the support member between the neighboring formic planes. Both complexes 4 and 5 have the similar one-dimensional 1D linear chain which is further assembled into 3D supermolecular structure by C–H…O hydrogen bonds. The dyes adsorption experiments have also been investigated systematically. The results show that complexes 2 and 3 exhibit high selective adsorption ability towards anionic dyes in their aqueous solution. Moreover, complex 2 displays good reversibility in the process of the dyes adsorption-release. Meanwhile, the unusual blocking phenomenon was firstly observed when complex 2 was in MO/OIV aqueous solutions with different concentration.

Three coordination polymers constructed from 5-(4-(tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)isophthalic acid: Synthesis, crystal structure and properties

Three new coordination polymers, namely, {[Co2(TPA)(μ3-O)3]·0.5DMA}n (1), {[Co(H2TPA)(bibp)(H2O)3]·H2O}n (2) and {[Cd3(TPA)2(phen)4]·4H2O}n (3), (H3TPA = 5-(4-(tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)isophthalic acid, bibp = 4,4'-bis(imidazolyl)biphenyl, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline and DMA = N,N-dimethylacetamide), have been synthesized under solvothermal conditions and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Polymer 1 exhibits a three-dimensional (3D) structure constructed from 5-connected secondary building units (SBUs) [Co3(μ3-O)] and 3-connected H3TPA ligands. Polymer 2 has a 1D zigzag polymer chain connected by H3TPA and bibp ligands. Polymer 3 features an unusual 3D framework with a (3,4,2)-connected {4; 6;8}{4; 62;83} topology. Moreover, the thermal stabilities of 1–3 and photoluminescence properties of 3 have been investigated. Magnetic susceptibility measurements indicate that polymers 1–2 display antiferromagnetic exchange properties.

Two Zn(II) coordination polymers constructed by a new tricarboxylate and different N-containing ligands: synthesis, crystal structures, and selective luminescence sensing for Fe3+ in aqueous solution

Two Zn(II) coordination polymers, {[Zn3(L)2(bipy)2(H2O)4}n (1) and {[Zn(HL)(4,4′-bibp)}n (2), were obtained from Zn(II) nitrate, a tricarboxylate ligand (H3L) and different N-containing ligands with hydrothermal conditions, where H3L = 4-((6-carboxynaphthalen-2-yl)oxy)phthalic acid, bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine, and 4,4′-bibp = 4,4′-di(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-1,1′-biphenyl. Single-crystal X-ray analysis reveals that 1 has a 2-D layer framework formed by L3− and bipy and 2 has an infinite 1-D structure with Zn2 units built by 4,4′-bibp ligands. The phase purity, IR spectra, thermal stabilities, and fluorescence properties in the solid state of 1 and 2 were investigated. Moreover, 1 and 2 were chosen as fluorescent probes to sense different metal ions, showing selective response to Fe3+ ion through luminescence quenching. The possible sensing mechanism to Fe3+ ion is also discussed.

2D Coordination Polymer with a 1D Carboxylate‐Copper Chain Based on Rare Icosanuclear and Tetranuclear Clusters

AbstractThe 2D coordination polymer {[Cu32(pa)24(μ2‐OH)8(μ3‐OH)8(bibp)8]·(CH3OH)3(H2O)5}∞ was prepared by the solvothermal reaction of Cu(NO3)2·3H2O with phthalic acid (H2pa) and 4, 4′‐bis(imidazol‐1‐yl)biphenyl (bibp). The CuII ions show five different kinds of coordination environments, which are all connected by the pa2– ion into an interesting 1D carboxylate‐copper chain with rare icosacopper and tetracopper clusters. The 1D chain is further bridged by the bibp ligand to form a 2D layer, which could be viewed as an unprecedented (4, 4) lattice based on rectangular and butterfly‐shaped tetracopper clusters with the ratio of 2:6. The magnetic properties were studied, and the results show antiferromagnetic interaction in the complicated 1D chain.

1D-3D mixed-ligand frameworks with an unusual dmp topology tuned by intersection angles of isomeric benzenedicarboxylates: magnetic properties, gas-dependent calcination-thermolysis and energy storage performances.

In this work, three isomeric benzenedicarboxylates, 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid (o-H2bdc), 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid (m-H2bdc), and 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid (p-H2bdc) have been utilized as the ancillary ligands to perform a systematic study on the structural diversity of mixed-ligand frameworks. The solvothermal reactions of Co(NO3)2 with these aromatic acids and the primary ligand 4,4'-bis(imidazolyl)biphenyl (bibp) afford three novel coordination polymers, {[Co6(bibp)3(o-bdc)6(H2O)](CH3CN)1.5}∞ (1), [Co(bibp)(m-bdc)]∞ (2), and [Co(bibp)(p-bdc)]∞ (3). Owing to the different orientations of the carboxylate groups, the benzenedicarboxylates adopt various bridging modes to connect the Co(II) ions into a series of 1D carboxylate∩cobalt architectures based on the 1D chain, binuclear and single-ion magnetic units, respectively. These 1D architectures are further decorated by the bibp ligand to afford a 1D belt for , 2D double-bridging (4,4) sheet for 2, and an unusual 3D dmp framework for 3. Significantly in 3, three equivalent frameworks are interlocked with each other to represent an unprecedented three-fold interpenetrating dmp network. The structural diversity indicates that the benzenedicarboxylate plays an essential role in the assembly of mixed-ligand frameworks, and the orientation of the carboxylate group exerts an important influence on the nucleation, dimensionality and also interpenetration. Furthermore, the magnetic properties of 1 and 2 have been studied by fitting the experimental data as possible, and the magneto-structural correlation of 2 has also been well discussed. Importantly, CoO and Co3O4 were obtained from the controllable thermolysis of crystals of 1 via simple calcination treatment under different gas environments. The as-synthesized cobalt oxides display good crystallinity and appear as micro- or nanoparticles, which can be applied as supercapacitor electrodes as demonstrated by their energy storage performance in 2 M KOH electrolyte.

Syntheses of Zn or Cd complexes from dicarboxylate ligand exhibiting an axial chirality and auxiliary ligand

Coordination complexes [Cd(bpy-3,3′-dc)(bibp)(H2O)3]n (1), [Zn(bpy-3,3′-dc)(bibp)(H2O)2.5]n (2), [Cd2(bpy-3,3′-dc)(ptd)2(H2O)6](ClO4)2(H2O)5 (3) and [Zn2(bpy-3,3′-dc)(ptd)2(H2O)6](ClO4)2(H2O)6(CH3CN) (4) have been synthesized by the reaction of 2,2′-bipyridine-3,3′-dicarboxylic acid (H2bpy-3,3′-dc) and bipb or ptd with the Zn(II) or Cd(II) salts using different methods, where the bipb and ptd are 2,2′-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-biphenyl and 1,10-Phenanthroline-5,6-dione, respectively. Compound 1 featured a 1D chain, in which the metal centers bridged by bpy-3,3′-dc was chiral. Two chiral chains linked by bibp ligands were formed in a centro-symmetric fashion. Complex 2 was a two-dimensional network arising from two kinds of 21 helical chains. Being linked by a bpy-3,3′-dc ligand, the two metal centers in 3 and 4 exhibited the same absolute configuration. These binuclear units acted as chiral origins and were interconnected by directional hydrogen-bond interactions to form a 3D homochiral network. Significant CD signals exhibited that chiral solids were crystallized through the spontaneous resolution.

Metal–Organic Frameworks Based on Flexible V-Shaped Polycarboxylate Acids: Hydrogen Bondings, Non-Interpenetrated and Polycatenated

Solvothermal reactions of 4,4′-dicarboxydiphenylamine (H2L) with 4,4′-bis(imidazol-1-yl)phenyl (BIP) and 4,4′-bis(imidazol-1-yl)diphenyl (BIBP) in the presence of cobalt(II), cadmium(II), zinc(II) salts in H2O/CH3CN or H2O/DMF produced five new complexes, namely, [Co2(L)2(BIP)2·3H2O]n (1), [Co(L)(BIP)·2CH3CN]n (2), [Co(L)(BIBP)·H2O]n (3), [Cd(L)(BIBP)]n (4), [Zn(L)(BIBP)]n (5). Compound 1 has binuclear Co(II) clusters, which are linked by L2– and BIP to generate a rare three-dimensional (3D) non-interpenetrated cds-type framework, and displays ferromagnetic character. Compound 2 possesses unusual 3-fold 2D → 2D polycatenation of (4, 4) nets. Compound 3 reveals a (4, 4) grid topology with very strong hydrogen bondings due to the abundant uncoordinated carboxyl groups, which load in the structure like a freely dangling arm. Compound 3 also displays weak ferromagnetic character. Compounds 4 and 5 are isomorphic. H2L and BIBP ligands in 4 and 5 interact with a metal center to form wave-like 2D sheets. In addi...

Syntheses, structures, photoluminescence and magnetic properties of four new metal–organic frameworks based on imidazoleligands and aromatic polycarboxylate acids

Four metal–organic coordination polymers, {[Cu2(4,4′-bibp)2(NO2)3)]·(NO2)(H2O)}n (1), [Cd(bdc)(4,4′-bibp)]n (2), {[Co2(bdc)2(4,4′-bibp)3(H2O)2]·(H2O)2}n (3), [Zn(Hbtc)(1,4-bix)]n (4) (4,4′-bibp = 4,4′-bis(1-imidazolyl)biphenyl; 1,4-bix = 1,4-bis((1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl)benzene; H2bdc = 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate; H3btc = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate) were obtained under hydrothermal conditions and characterized structurally. X-Ray diffraction analysis reveals that the four complexes exhibit new frameworks due to diverse coordination conformations. In copper compound 1, with mixed-valence copper(II)–copper(I), rigid linear 4,4′-bibp ligands connect two adjacent layers and the whole structure is a three-dimensional 6,6-connected network. In cadmium compound 2, 4,4′-bibp and bdc anions as bidentate ligands coordinate to cadmium cations to form a three-dimensional 4,4-connected network with a 3-fold interpenetrating framework. In cobalt compound 3, 4,4′-bibp and bdc anions also act as bidentate ligands, and coordinate to cobalt cations to form a three-dimensional 4,6-connected network. Zinc compound 4 shows that both the 1,4-bix ligand and btc anions act as bidentate bridging ligands, and connect the zinc cations to give a 2D polycatenated array structure. The magnetic properties for copper compound 1 and luminescent properties for cadmium compound 2 and zinc compound 4 are also discussed in detail.