Crystal structure and physical properties of a one-dimensional coordination polymer based on 2,2′-bis(1H-1,2,4-triazolyl)ether

Abstract

A one-dimensional Cu(II) complex [Cu(BTE)₂(ClO₄)₂]_n (1) (BTE = 2,2′-bis(1H-1,2,4-triazolyl)ether) is synthesized and characterized using single crystal X-ray diffraction, IR, and elemental analysis. Single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that complex 1 is a one-dimensional chain based on the rhomboid subunit [Cu₂(BTE)₂] with a Cu…Cu separation of 9.0912(2) Å. There is no magnetic coupling between the Cu^II ions. Complex 1 displays a high photocatalytic degradation activity for methylene blue.