A new hexanuclear copper(Ⅱ) complex,[Cu 6 (DPPZ) 4 (btc) 4 (H 2 O) 8 ]·5H 2 O (1,DPPZ=dipyrido[3,2-a:2,3-c]phenazine,H 3 btc=1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid),has been hydrothermally synthesized and st...A new hexanuclear copper(Ⅱ) complex,[Cu 6 (DPPZ) 4 (btc) 4 (H 2 O) 8 ]·5H 2 O (1,DPPZ=dipyrido[3,2-a:2,3-c]phenazine,H 3 btc=1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid),has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction,elemental analyses,IR,and thermogravimetric analysis.Its crystal structure is of triclinic system,space group P1 with a=12.489(4),b=14.234(5),c=14.484(5),α=82.848(4),β=79.399(4),γ=73.646(4)°,V=2421.2(13) 3,Z=1,Cu 6 C 108 H 78 N 16 O 37,M r=2573.17,D c=1.752 g/cm 3,μ=1.398 mm-1,F(000)=1308,GOOF=1.011,the final R=0.0495 and wR=0.1030 for 5420 observed reflections with I 2σ(Ⅰ).In 1,four btc 3ligands act as bridges between six neighboring Cu atoms to form an unusual hexanuclear copper cluster.The clusters are further connected by two types of O-H···O and O-H···N hydrogen bonds,generating a three-dimensional supramolecular structure.In addition,intermolecular and intramolecular π-π stacking interactions further consolidate the three-dimensional supramolecular framework of 1.展开更多
A new coordination polymer,[Cu2(bptc)(2,2'-bpy) 2(H2O)]·H2O(2,2'-bpy = 2,2'-bipyridine,H4bptc = biphenyl-2,5,2',5'-tetracarboxylic acid) ,has been synthesized under hydrother-mal conditions. The stru...A new coordination polymer,[Cu2(bptc)(2,2'-bpy) 2(H2O)]·H2O(2,2'-bpy = 2,2'-bipyridine,H4bptc = biphenyl-2,5,2',5'-tetracarboxylic acid) ,has been synthesized under hydrother-mal conditions. The structure was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,elemental analysis,IR spectra and thermogravimetric analysis. It crystallizes in triclinic,space group P1 with a = 10.6447(12) ,b = 11.0191(12),c = 16.1253(18)A,α = 79.538(2),β = 88.0720(10) ,γ = 61.6650(10) °,V = 1634.1(3) A^3,C36H26Cu2N4O10,Mr = 801.69,Z = 2,Dc = 1.629 g/cm^3,μ(MoKα) = 1.370 mm^-1,F(000) = 816.0,R = 0.0418 and wR = 0.1135 for 4416 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ(I) . X-ray analysis shows that the title complex exhibits 1D wavelike [Cu2(bptc) ]n chains with two types of diamond-shaped pores. These 1D chains are linked into a 3D supramolecular structure via O-H···O,C-H···O interactions and weak π···π stacking interactions. There exist H-bonded helices in a right-and left-handed sequence by turns in a 2D layer. Moreover,thermal stability has been studied and magnetic measurements show antiferromagnetic interactions for this complex.展开更多
The title complex 1,[Cd 4 Cu 2 (pdc) 4 (H 2 O) 14 ] (H 3 pdc=3,5-pyrazoledicarboxylic acid),has been solvothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Complex 1 crysta...The title complex 1,[Cd 4 Cu 2 (pdc) 4 (H 2 O) 14 ] (H 3 pdc=3,5-pyrazoledicarboxylic acid),has been solvothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Complex 1 crystallizes in triclinic,space group P1 with a=0.67235(10),b=1.27935(18),c=1.28569(17) nm,α=112.633(2),β=102.971(3),γ=97.089(2)o,V=0.9673(2) nm 3,C 20 H 32 Cd 4 Cu 2 N 8 O 30,M r=1441.22,D c=2.474 g/cm 3,μ(MoKα)=3.356 mm 1,F(000)=698,S=1.003,Z=1,the final R=0.0471 and wR=0.0748 for I 2σ(Ⅰ).In 1,two deprotonated 3,5-pyrazoledicarboxylic acids (pdc 3),one copper(Ⅱ) ion and one cadmium(Ⅱ) ion firstly form a pyrazole-bridged Cu II Cd II dinuclear unit,two of which related by an inversion center are connected by another two cadmium(Ⅱ) ions through chelating carboxylate groups to construct the copper(Ⅱ)-cadmium(Ⅱ) heterometallic hexanuclear complexes.Plenty of hydrogen bond interactions existing in the system further lead to a three-dimensional (3D) supramolecular framework.展开更多
Two novel mononuclear complexes with 5-chloro-8-(methoxycarbonylmethoxy)quinoline ligand(L), namely, HgLBr2 1 and CuL2Cl2 2, have been prepared by solvothermal reaction of(5-chloro-quinolin-8-yloxy)acetic acid w...Two novel mononuclear complexes with 5-chloro-8-(methoxycarbonylmethoxy)quinoline ligand(L), namely, HgLBr2 1 and CuL2Cl2 2, have been prepared by solvothermal reaction of(5-chloro-quinolin-8-yloxy)acetic acid with HgBr2 and CuCl2, respectively. Their structures were characterized by IR, elemental analysis, UV-Vis-NIR spectra, TG and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Interestingly,(5-chloro-quinolin-8-yloxy)acetic acid is changed as 5-chloro-8-(methoxycarbonylmethoxy)quinoline ligand(L) in complexes 1 and 2. Crystal data for 1: C12H10Br2 Cl Hg NO3, Mr = 612.07, triclinic, space group P1 with a = 8.5983(7), b = 9.7726(6), c = 10.1549(6) A, α = 66.355(6), β = 77.067(8), γ = 78.803(8)°, V = 756.6(9)A^3, Z = 2, Dc = 2.687 g/cm^3, F(000) = 560, μ = 15.633 mm^-1, R = 0.0351 and w R = 0.0504. Crystal data for 2: C24H20Cl4 Cu N2O6, Mr = 637.76, triclinic, space group P1 with a = 10.5324(9), b = 11.2377(16), c = 12.0143(12) ?, α = 83.413(11), β = 64.475(9), γ = 83.144(11)°, V = 1270.9(2) ?3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.667 g/cm3, F(000) = 646, μ = 1.324 mm-1, R = 0.0408 and wR = 0.0922. In 1, the HgII centre is a distorted trigonal planar geometry comprised of two Br atoms and one quinoline N atom of L. Intermolecular π-π, C–H…π stacking interactions and intermolecular C–H…Br hydrogen bonds are observed in the molecular packing of 1. In complex 2, each CuII center has a distorted octahedral geometry comprised of two chloride ions, two quinoline N atoms and two O atoms of two L ligands. Intermolecular C–H…Cl hydrogen bonds exist in the molecular packing of 2. The fluorescence emission peak of complexes 1 and 2 appears near 406 and 410 nm, respectively. Optical diffuse-reflection spectral results suggest complex 1 has the property of semiconductor.展开更多
One dinuclear complex [Cu2Cl2(HEMDP) 2]·THF 1(H2EMDP = 2-[(2-hydroxyethylimino)-methyl]-4,6-diiodo-phenol,THF = tetrahydrofuran) has been designed and synthesized by H2EMDP with CuCl2·2H2O in THF solve...One dinuclear complex [Cu2Cl2(HEMDP) 2]·THF 1(H2EMDP = 2-[(2-hydroxyethylimino)-methyl]-4,6-diiodo-phenol,THF = tetrahydrofuran) has been designed and synthesized by H2EMDP with CuCl2·2H2O in THF solvent. Complex 1 was characterized by UV,IR,ESI-MS,and elemental analyses. 1 was characterized by X-ray crystallography. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system,space group C2/c with a = 27.886(3) ,b = 8.6890(12) ,c = 26.698(2)A,β = 105.521(2) o,V = 6233.1(12)A^3,Z = 8,Mr = 1102.01,μ = 5.533 mm^-1,Dc = 2.349 Mg/m^3,F(000) = 4112,the final R = 0.0486 and wR = 0.1175(I 〉 2σ(I)) . In addition,further investigation revealed that the central copper(Ⅱ) atom in the complex is five-coordinated by one nitrogen atom and two oxygen atoms from H2EMDP and two chlorine atoms from chlorid. The 3,5-diiodosalicylaldehyde Schiff base acts as a tridentate ligand. H2EMDP and 1 were assayed for antibacterial(B. subtilis,S. aureus,S. faecalis,P. aeruginosa,E. coli and E. cloacae) activities by MTT(3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl trtrazolium bromide) method. 1 showed the most favorable antimicrobial activity with MICs of 3.125,6.25,6.25,12.5,3.125 and 6.25 μg/mL against B. subtilis,S. aureus,S. faecalis,P. aeruginosa,E. coli and E.cloacae,respectively.展开更多
Reaction of copper powder, dibenzoyl peroxide and 2-amino-4methyl-5-ethoxycarbonyl thiazole (amet) by refluxing in acetone yielded the dinuclearcopper(Ⅱ) complex Cu2 (μ-PhCOO)4 (amet)2- 2CH3COCH3. Crystal structure ...Reaction of copper powder, dibenzoyl peroxide and 2-amino-4methyl-5-ethoxycarbonyl thiazole (amet) by refluxing in acetone yielded the dinuclearcopper(Ⅱ) complex Cu2 (μ-PhCOO)4 (amet)2- 2CH3COCH3. Crystal structure determination showed that each copper atom is coordinated by four bridged benzoxy and oneamet molecule with an M-M bond (Cu-Cu (A) = 2.6899 (7 ) ), therefore the coor-dination environment around the copper center is a distorted square pyramid with N(1)at the apical position. Blocks of Cu2 (μ-PhCOO)4 (amet)2·2CH3COCH3 crystallize inthe triclinic space group Ph, with Mr= 1100.14, a= 9. 631 (1), b=10. 446 (2), c=12. 758(2) ; a=91. 31 (1), β=95. 50(1),γ= 94. 87(1)°, V=1272. 4(3), Z=1, Dc= 1. 436 g/cm3, F(000) = 570, μ=0. 986 mm-1 and R=0.033, Rw=0.049.The IR spectra, which are of great interest since the molecule has ketone, ester andcarboxylate group simultaneously, are also discussed.展开更多
The title complex Cu(L)2 [HL=N-(5-bromosalicylidene)-2-aminoethanol] was synthesized by the reaction of Cu(CH3COO)2·H2O with N-(5-bromosalicylidene)-2-aminoethanol in the ethanol. It was characterized by ele- men...The title complex Cu(L)2 [HL=N-(5-bromosalicylidene)-2-aminoethanol] was synthesized by the reaction of Cu(CH3COO)2·H2O with N-(5-bromosalicylidene)-2-aminoethanol in the ethanol. It was characterized by ele- mental analysis, IR and X-ray single crystal diffraction analysis. The crystal of the title complex [Cu(C9H9BrNO2)2] belongs tomonoclinic, space group P21/ n with a=1.319 1(5)nm, b=0.444 58(16)nm, c=1.656 7(6)nm, β=91.226(5)°, V=0.97146(6) nm3, Z=2, Dc=1.879 Mg·m-3, μ=5.264 mm-1, F(000)=542, and final R1=0.0456, wR2=0.0970. The complex comprises a four-coordinated copper! center, with an N2O2 planar coordination environment. The molecules are connected by hydrogen bonds to form two-dimensional layered structure. CCDC: 274180.展开更多
The new copper(II) complex Cu(C13H9N3O2Br)2H2O (N-(2-hydroxy-5-bromo- benzoyl)-N-(picolinylidene)hydrazine is abbreviated as HL ) was obtained from the refluxing solution of Cu(CH3COO)2H2O and HL in the ethanol-N, N-d...The new copper(II) complex Cu(C13H9N3O2Br)2H2O (N-(2-hydroxy-5-bromo- benzoyl)-N-(picolinylidene)hydrazine is abbreviated as HL ) was obtained from the refluxing solution of Cu(CH3COO)2H2O and HL in the ethanol-N, N-dimethylformamide mix solvent. Crystal data: triclinic, space group P , a = 10.8620(3), b = 11.7453 (3), c = 12.4417(2) ? ?= 62.255(0), ?= 79.097(2), ?= 86.764(2)? V = 1378.52(6) ?, Z = 2, Mr = 719.835, Dc = 1.734 g/cm3, F(000) = 714, (MoK) = 3.739 mm-1, T = 293(2) K, final R = 0.0594 and wR = 0.1416 for 2943 observed reflections with I > 2.0(I). The structure of Cu(C13H9N3O2Br)2H2O has been determined by X-ray analysis and revealed that two L-1 ligands coordinate to the copper(Ⅱ) ion through two oxygen and two nitrogen atoms from the hydrazine groups and two pyridine nitrogen atoms to form an elongated and distorted square-bipyramidal environment for Cu(Ⅱ). The complex is also characterized by 1H NMR展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 60978059)the Key Project of Chinese Ministry of Education (No. 210053)the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province (No. 20090527)
文摘A new hexanuclear copper(Ⅱ) complex,[Cu 6 (DPPZ) 4 (btc) 4 (H 2 O) 8 ]·5H 2 O (1,DPPZ=dipyrido[3,2-a:2,3-c]phenazine,H 3 btc=1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid),has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction,elemental analyses,IR,and thermogravimetric analysis.Its crystal structure is of triclinic system,space group P1 with a=12.489(4),b=14.234(5),c=14.484(5),α=82.848(4),β=79.399(4),γ=73.646(4)°,V=2421.2(13) 3,Z=1,Cu 6 C 108 H 78 N 16 O 37,M r=2573.17,D c=1.752 g/cm 3,μ=1.398 mm-1,F(000)=1308,GOOF=1.011,the final R=0.0495 and wR=0.1030 for 5420 observed reflections with I 2σ(Ⅰ).In 1,four btc 3ligands act as bridges between six neighboring Cu atoms to form an unusual hexanuclear copper cluster.The clusters are further connected by two types of O-H···O and O-H···N hydrogen bonds,generating a three-dimensional supramolecular structure.In addition,intermolecular and intramolecular π-π stacking interactions further consolidate the three-dimensional supramolecular framework of 1.
基金supported by the NNSFC (No.20771023)the State 863 Program Project (No.2007AA03z218)Analysis and Testing Foundation of Northeast Normal University
文摘A new coordination polymer,[Cu2(bptc)(2,2'-bpy) 2(H2O)]·H2O(2,2'-bpy = 2,2'-bipyridine,H4bptc = biphenyl-2,5,2',5'-tetracarboxylic acid) ,has been synthesized under hydrother-mal conditions. The structure was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,elemental analysis,IR spectra and thermogravimetric analysis. It crystallizes in triclinic,space group P1 with a = 10.6447(12) ,b = 11.0191(12),c = 16.1253(18)A,α = 79.538(2),β = 88.0720(10) ,γ = 61.6650(10) °,V = 1634.1(3) A^3,C36H26Cu2N4O10,Mr = 801.69,Z = 2,Dc = 1.629 g/cm^3,μ(MoKα) = 1.370 mm^-1,F(000) = 816.0,R = 0.0418 and wR = 0.1135 for 4416 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ(I) . X-ray analysis shows that the title complex exhibits 1D wavelike [Cu2(bptc) ]n chains with two types of diamond-shaped pores. These 1D chains are linked into a 3D supramolecular structure via O-H···O,C-H···O interactions and weak π···π stacking interactions. There exist H-bonded helices in a right-and left-handed sequence by turns in a 2D layer. Moreover,thermal stability has been studied and magnetic measurements show antiferromagnetic interactions for this complex.
基金Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (No. NY209032)Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry(Heilongjiang University),Ministry of Education,Science Foundation for Youths of Guangxi Province (No. 0991089)the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China (973 Program,No. 2009CB930600)
文摘The title complex 1,[Cd 4 Cu 2 (pdc) 4 (H 2 O) 14 ] (H 3 pdc=3,5-pyrazoledicarboxylic acid),has been solvothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Complex 1 crystallizes in triclinic,space group P1 with a=0.67235(10),b=1.27935(18),c=1.28569(17) nm,α=112.633(2),β=102.971(3),γ=97.089(2)o,V=0.9673(2) nm 3,C 20 H 32 Cd 4 Cu 2 N 8 O 30,M r=1441.22,D c=2.474 g/cm 3,μ(MoKα)=3.356 mm 1,F(000)=698,S=1.003,Z=1,the final R=0.0471 and wR=0.0748 for I 2σ(Ⅰ).In 1,two deprotonated 3,5-pyrazoledicarboxylic acids (pdc 3),one copper(Ⅱ) ion and one cadmium(Ⅱ) ion firstly form a pyrazole-bridged Cu II Cd II dinuclear unit,two of which related by an inversion center are connected by another two cadmium(Ⅱ) ions through chelating carboxylate groups to construct the copper(Ⅱ)-cadmium(Ⅱ) heterometallic hexanuclear complexes.Plenty of hydrogen bond interactions existing in the system further lead to a three-dimensional (3D) supramolecular framework.
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文摘Two novel mononuclear complexes with 5-chloro-8-(methoxycarbonylmethoxy)quinoline ligand(L), namely, HgLBr2 1 and CuL2Cl2 2, have been prepared by solvothermal reaction of(5-chloro-quinolin-8-yloxy)acetic acid with HgBr2 and CuCl2, respectively. Their structures were characterized by IR, elemental analysis, UV-Vis-NIR spectra, TG and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Interestingly,(5-chloro-quinolin-8-yloxy)acetic acid is changed as 5-chloro-8-(methoxycarbonylmethoxy)quinoline ligand(L) in complexes 1 and 2. Crystal data for 1: C12H10Br2 Cl Hg NO3, Mr = 612.07, triclinic, space group P1 with a = 8.5983(7), b = 9.7726(6), c = 10.1549(6) A, α = 66.355(6), β = 77.067(8), γ = 78.803(8)°, V = 756.6(9)A^3, Z = 2, Dc = 2.687 g/cm^3, F(000) = 560, μ = 15.633 mm^-1, R = 0.0351 and w R = 0.0504. Crystal data for 2: C24H20Cl4 Cu N2O6, Mr = 637.76, triclinic, space group P1 with a = 10.5324(9), b = 11.2377(16), c = 12.0143(12) ?, α = 83.413(11), β = 64.475(9), γ = 83.144(11)°, V = 1270.9(2) ?3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.667 g/cm3, F(000) = 646, μ = 1.324 mm-1, R = 0.0408 and wR = 0.0922. In 1, the HgII centre is a distorted trigonal planar geometry comprised of two Br atoms and one quinoline N atom of L. Intermolecular π-π, C–H…π stacking interactions and intermolecular C–H…Br hydrogen bonds are observed in the molecular packing of 1. In complex 2, each CuII center has a distorted octahedral geometry comprised of two chloride ions, two quinoline N atoms and two O atoms of two L ligands. Intermolecular C–H…Cl hydrogen bonds exist in the molecular packing of 2. The fluorescence emission peak of complexes 1 and 2 appears near 406 and 410 nm, respectively. Optical diffuse-reflection spectral results suggest complex 1 has the property of semiconductor.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.30772627)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (No.09KJD150005)
文摘One dinuclear complex [Cu2Cl2(HEMDP) 2]·THF 1(H2EMDP = 2-[(2-hydroxyethylimino)-methyl]-4,6-diiodo-phenol,THF = tetrahydrofuran) has been designed and synthesized by H2EMDP with CuCl2·2H2O in THF solvent. Complex 1 was characterized by UV,IR,ESI-MS,and elemental analyses. 1 was characterized by X-ray crystallography. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system,space group C2/c with a = 27.886(3) ,b = 8.6890(12) ,c = 26.698(2)A,β = 105.521(2) o,V = 6233.1(12)A^3,Z = 8,Mr = 1102.01,μ = 5.533 mm^-1,Dc = 2.349 Mg/m^3,F(000) = 4112,the final R = 0.0486 and wR = 0.1175(I 〉 2σ(I)) . In addition,further investigation revealed that the central copper(Ⅱ) atom in the complex is five-coordinated by one nitrogen atom and two oxygen atoms from H2EMDP and two chlorine atoms from chlorid. The 3,5-diiodosalicylaldehyde Schiff base acts as a tridentate ligand. H2EMDP and 1 were assayed for antibacterial(B. subtilis,S. aureus,S. faecalis,P. aeruginosa,E. coli and E. cloacae) activities by MTT(3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl trtrazolium bromide) method. 1 showed the most favorable antimicrobial activity with MICs of 3.125,6.25,6.25,12.5,3.125 and 6.25 μg/mL against B. subtilis,S. aureus,S. faecalis,P. aeruginosa,E. coli and E.cloacae,respectively.
文摘Reaction of copper powder, dibenzoyl peroxide and 2-amino-4methyl-5-ethoxycarbonyl thiazole (amet) by refluxing in acetone yielded the dinuclearcopper(Ⅱ) complex Cu2 (μ-PhCOO)4 (amet)2- 2CH3COCH3. Crystal structure determination showed that each copper atom is coordinated by four bridged benzoxy and oneamet molecule with an M-M bond (Cu-Cu (A) = 2.6899 (7 ) ), therefore the coor-dination environment around the copper center is a distorted square pyramid with N(1)at the apical position. Blocks of Cu2 (μ-PhCOO)4 (amet)2·2CH3COCH3 crystallize inthe triclinic space group Ph, with Mr= 1100.14, a= 9. 631 (1), b=10. 446 (2), c=12. 758(2) ; a=91. 31 (1), β=95. 50(1),γ= 94. 87(1)°, V=1272. 4(3), Z=1, Dc= 1. 436 g/cm3, F(000) = 570, μ=0. 986 mm-1 and R=0.033, Rw=0.049.The IR spectra, which are of great interest since the molecule has ketone, ester andcarboxylate group simultaneously, are also discussed.
文摘The title complex Cu(L)2 [HL=N-(5-bromosalicylidene)-2-aminoethanol] was synthesized by the reaction of Cu(CH3COO)2·H2O with N-(5-bromosalicylidene)-2-aminoethanol in the ethanol. It was characterized by ele- mental analysis, IR and X-ray single crystal diffraction analysis. The crystal of the title complex [Cu(C9H9BrNO2)2] belongs tomonoclinic, space group P21/ n with a=1.319 1(5)nm, b=0.444 58(16)nm, c=1.656 7(6)nm, β=91.226(5)°, V=0.97146(6) nm3, Z=2, Dc=1.879 Mg·m-3, μ=5.264 mm-1, F(000)=542, and final R1=0.0456, wR2=0.0970. The complex comprises a four-coordinated copper! center, with an N2O2 planar coordination environment. The molecules are connected by hydrogen bonds to form two-dimensional layered structure. CCDC: 274180.
基金Acknowledgments: The authors thank the Chinese Academy of Sciences the National Science Foundation of China (20073048)the NSF of Fujian for financial support
文摘The new copper(II) complex Cu(C13H9N3O2Br)2H2O (N-(2-hydroxy-5-bromo- benzoyl)-N-(picolinylidene)hydrazine is abbreviated as HL ) was obtained from the refluxing solution of Cu(CH3COO)2H2O and HL in the ethanol-N, N-dimethylformamide mix solvent. Crystal data: triclinic, space group P , a = 10.8620(3), b = 11.7453 (3), c = 12.4417(2) ? ?= 62.255(0), ?= 79.097(2), ?= 86.764(2)? V = 1378.52(6) ?, Z = 2, Mr = 719.835, Dc = 1.734 g/cm3, F(000) = 714, (MoK) = 3.739 mm-1, T = 293(2) K, final R = 0.0594 and wR = 0.1416 for 2943 observed reflections with I > 2.0(I). The structure of Cu(C13H9N3O2Br)2H2O has been determined by X-ray analysis and revealed that two L-1 ligands coordinate to the copper(Ⅱ) ion through two oxygen and two nitrogen atoms from the hydrazine groups and two pyridine nitrogen atoms to form an elongated and distorted square-bipyramidal environment for Cu(Ⅱ). The complex is also characterized by 1H NMR