The pursuit of high-performance electrode materials is highly desired to meet the demand of batteries with high energy and power density.However,a deep understanding of the charge storage mechanism is always challengi...The pursuit of high-performance electrode materials is highly desired to meet the demand of batteries with high energy and power density.However,a deep understanding of the charge storage mechanism is always challenging,which limits the development of advanced electrode materials.Herein,high-resolution mass spectroscopy(HR-MS)is employed to detect the evolution of organic electrode materials during the redox process and reveal the charge storage mechanism,by using small molecular oxamides as an example,which have ortho-carbonyls and are therefore potential electrochemical active materials for batteries.The HR-MS results adequately proved that the oxamides could reversibly store lithium ions in the voltage window of 1.5–3.8 V.Upon deeper reduction,the oxamides would decompose due to the cleavage of the C–N bonds in oxamide structures,which could be proved by the fragments detected by HR-MS,^(1)H NMR,and the generation of NH_(3)after the reduction of oxamide by Li.This work provides a strategy to deeply understand the charge storage mechanism of organic electrode materials and will stimulate the further development of characterization techniques to reveal the charge storage mechanism for developing high-performance electrode materials.展开更多
Two novel heterometallic trinuclear complexes of macrocyclic oxamide [Mn(NiL)2(HBTC)H2O] (1) and [Zn(NiL)2(HBTC)H2O] (2) (NiL, H2L = 2,3-dioxo-5,6,14,15-dibenzo-1,4,8,12-tetraazacyclo-pentadeca-7,13-dien,...Two novel heterometallic trinuclear complexes of macrocyclic oxamide [Mn(NiL)2(HBTC)H2O] (1) and [Zn(NiL)2(HBTC)H2O] (2) (NiL, H2L = 2,3-dioxo-5,6,14,15-dibenzo-1,4,8,12-tetraazacyclo-pentadeca-7,13-dien, H3BTC = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid) have been solvothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. For 1, the crystals crystallize in the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 11.3595(5), b = 23.1498(11), c = 17.2558(8) and =101.2530(10)°. For 2, the crystals crystallize in the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 11.5214(8), b = 20.6566(14), c = 18.4126(13) and = 92.6770(10)°. The structures of 1 and 2 have oxamido-bridged trinuclear [NiⅡ2MⅡ] units and consist of two-dimensional supramolecular architectures formed by strong O–H…O intermolecular hydrogen bonds.展开更多
The complex [Zn4.5(SSA)3(CuL)3(H2O)6]n was synthesized and structurally determined, where SSA is fully deprotonated 5-sulfosalicylic acid(CuL, H2L=2,3-dioxo-5,6,14,15-dibenzo-1,4,8,12-tetraazacyclo-pentadeca- 7...The complex [Zn4.5(SSA)3(CuL)3(H2O)6]n was synthesized and structurally determined, where SSA is fully deprotonated 5-sulfosalicylic acid(CuL, H2L=2,3-dioxo-5,6,14,15-dibenzo-1,4,8,12-tetraazacyclo-pentadeca- 7,13-dien). The title complex crystallized in the triclinic system with space group P1^-, a=1.19788(17) nm, b=1.4253(2) nm, c=2.2890(4) nm, α=90.211(2)°, ,β=93.076(2)°, γ=90.600(2)°. The complex displayed a 1D ladderlike chain. All these 1D chains were further interlinked via hydrogen bonds, resulting in a 2D architecture. The luminescent property of the compound was also discussed.展开更多
The complex polymer[Cu_2(oxap)(pyr)_2]_n(ClO_4)_(2n),where oxap^(2-)stands for N,N' -bis(2—aminopropyl)oxamide,have been synthesized.It crystallizes in monoclinic system, space group P2_1/C,with a=8.721(2),b=8.67...The complex polymer[Cu_2(oxap)(pyr)_2]_n(ClO_4)_(2n),where oxap^(2-)stands for N,N' -bis(2—aminopropyl)oxamide,have been synthesized.It crystallizes in monoclinic system, space group P2_1/C,with a=8.721(2),b=8.679(2),c=16.741(2),β=98.59(0),Z=4.The least-square refinement coverged at R=0.054,R_w=0.055 with 1869 unique reflections.The whole structure of the complcx consists of layers of two-dimensional network arraying along a-axis with perchlorate ions interspersed in the gap between layers.Inside the layer. trans-oxamide-bridged copper(Ⅱ)dimers connected by pyrimidine in an asymmetric fashion spread out along be plane to form an infinite two-dimensional network.展开更多
A novel three dimensional network complex polymer [Cu_4(oxen)_2(N_3)_3]_n(ClO_4)_n·2nH_2O, where oxen is N,N' -bis(2-aminoethyl)oxamide dianion, has been synthesized. It crystallizes in triclinic system, spac...A novel three dimensional network complex polymer [Cu_4(oxen)_2(N_3)_3]_n(ClO_4)_n·2nH_2O, where oxen is N,N' -bis(2-aminoethyl)oxamide dianion, has been synthesized. It crystallizes in triclinic system, space group P, with a=11.486(2), b=11.706(3), c=12.291(3) , α=77.42(2), β=67.59(2), γ=77.96(2)°, and z=2. The least-square refinements converged at R=0.047, with 3416 observed unique reflections. The complex has a pronounced three-dimensional character and can be viewed as the tetranuclear asymmetric repeating units through inversion and translation operations to extend a three-dimensional network. The structure of Cu_4 asymmetric unit consists of two square planar and two square pyramidal Cu central atoms linked by both azide ligands in end-on and end-to-end bonding modes, and oxamidate bridge in trans conformation.展开更多
A new cobalt(II) complex, [Co(H2 oxado)3 ]C2 O4 H2 oxado·2H2 O (H2 oxado = oxamide dioxime), has been synthesized in aqueous solution and characterized by elemental analysis and single crystal X-ray structure det...A new cobalt(II) complex, [Co(H2 oxado)3 ]C2 O4 H2 oxado·2H2 O (H2 oxado = oxamide dioxime), has been synthesized in aqueous solution and characterized by elemental analysis and single crystal X-ray structure determination. The complex crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1, with the parameters a = 9.46(4), b = 11.84(5), c = 12. 81(5)?Å, α = 104.94(6), β = 99.29(5), γ = 106.73(5), V = 1284(9) Å3, Z = 2. The central cobalt(II) cation is pseudo-octahedrally coordinated by six imino N atoms of the neutral oxamide dioxime ligand. In the solid state, each of the following bricks, namely the cationic complexes, the oxalate dianions as well as the oxamide dioxime crystallization molecules, pile up parallel to the a axis. The bulk structure is consolidated by an extended three-dimensional network of hydrogen bridgings—that link the ionic partners, oxamide dioxime and water molecules to one another—and by coulombic interactions.展开更多
Two novel coordination polymers [Cd(NiL)(aipt)](1) and [Mn(nipt)(NiL)2]?H2O(2)(NiL, H2L=2,3-dioxo- 5,6,14,15-dibenzo-1,4,8,12-tetraazacyclo-pentadeca-7,13-dien, H2aipt=5-aminoisophthalic acid, H2nipt=5-n...Two novel coordination polymers [Cd(NiL)(aipt)](1) and [Mn(nipt)(NiL)2]?H2O(2)(NiL, H2L=2,3-dioxo- 5,6,14,15-dibenzo-1,4,8,12-tetraazacyclo-pentadeca-7,13-dien, H2aipt=5-aminoisophthalic acid, H2nipt=5-nitroisoph- thalic acid) were hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compounds 1 and 2 consist of different 1D chains including both oxamide and 5-aminoisophthalate or 5-nitroisophthalic bridge. And all these chains were further interlinked via hydrogen bonds, resulting in a 2D architecture in compounds 1 and 2.展开更多
Spin-crossover(SCO)complexes with multiple spin states are promising candidates for high-order magnetic storage and multiple switches.Here,by employing the N,N'-4-dipyridyloxalamide(dpo)ligand,we synthesize two Ho...Spin-crossover(SCO)complexes with multiple spin states are promising candidates for high-order magnetic storage and multiple switches.Here,by employing the N,N'-4-dipyridyloxalamide(dpo)ligand,we synthesize two Hofmann-type metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)[Fe(dpo){Ag(CN)_(2)}_(2)]·3DMF(1)and[Fe(dpo){Ag(CN)_(2)}_(2)]·0.5MeCN·2DEF(2),which exhibit guest dependent four-step SCO behaviors with the sequences of LS→~LS_(2/3)HS_(1/3)→LS_(1/2)HS_(1/2)→~LS_(3/10)HS_(7/10)→HS and LS→~LS_(2/3)HS_(1/3)→LS_(1/2)HS_(1/2)→~LS_(1/4)HS_(3/4)→HS,respectively.Therefore,the incorporation of hydrogen-donating/hydrogen-accepting groups into the Hofmann-type MOFs may effectively explore the multi-step SCO materials by tuning hydrogen-bonding interactions.展开更多
A new o-phthalato-bridged oxamide copper(Ⅱ) complex 1, {[Cu2(oxap)](pht). 4H2O}n (oxap=N, N'-bis(2-aminopropyl)oxamide, pht= phthalate dianion), has been prepared and structurally characterized. It crystal...A new o-phthalato-bridged oxamide copper(Ⅱ) complex 1, {[Cu2(oxap)](pht). 4H2O}n (oxap=N, N'-bis(2-aminopropyl)oxamide, pht= phthalate dianion), has been prepared and structurally characterized. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c with a=23.424(4), h=7.9696(14), c=15.727(3)A°,β=129.617(2)°, C16H28Cu2N4O10, Mr=563.50, V=2261.6(7) A°, Z=4, Dc=1.655 g/cm^3, μ(MoKα)=1.939 mm^-1, F(000) = 1160, the final R=0.0393 and wR=0.0928 for 1707 observed reflections with I〉2σ(1). Single-crystal X-ray analysis reveals that 1 displays a one-dimensional zigzag chain structure, in which each Cu(oxap) moiety adopting trans-conformation is connected by ,μ1,6-phthalate anion bridges, and these zigzag chains are further linked by another ,μ1,6-phthalate anion bridge to form a 2D sheet structure. The polar guest water molecules reside in the inter-and intrasheets to stabilize the whole crystal structure.展开更多
The organic-inorganic hybrid complex with formula [(CuL)2Cu3(μ-1,1-N3)4(ClO4)2], complex 1, {CuL, [5,6:14,l5-dibenzo-1,4,8,12-tetraazacyclopentadeca-7,3-diene-2,3-dione(2-)]copper(Ⅱ)}, has been synthesize...The organic-inorganic hybrid complex with formula [(CuL)2Cu3(μ-1,1-N3)4(ClO4)2], complex 1, {CuL, [5,6:14,l5-dibenzo-1,4,8,12-tetraazacyclopentadeca-7,3-diene-2,3-dione(2-)]copper(Ⅱ)}, has been synthesized and structurally determined. The crystals of complex 1 crystallize in the triclinic system with space group P1, a=0.92983(12) nm, b=1.09644(14) nm, c=1.27396(16) nm, α=70.782(2)°β=86.266(2)°,γ=78.284(2)°. In this complex, the five copper ions are bridged by macrocyclic oxamide groups and azido. Furthermore, C-H…O hydrogen bond interactions link the pentanuclear fragments to form a 2D supramolecular architecture.展开更多
One novel oxamido-bridged trinuclear complex [Cu(CuL)2(ClO4)2] has been syn-thesized and structurally determined.It crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group P21/n with a = 10.636(4),b = 11.645(4),c = ...One novel oxamido-bridged trinuclear complex [Cu(CuL)2(ClO4)2] has been syn-thesized and structurally determined.It crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group P21/n with a = 10.636(4),b = 11.645(4),c = 16.038(6) ,β = 91.029(5)°,V = 1986.2(12) 3,C38H32Cl2Cu3N8O12,Mr = 1054.24,Dc = 1.763 Mg/m3,μ(MoKα) = 1.802 mm-1,F(000) = 1066,Z = 2,the final R = 0.0328 and wR = 0.0882 for 3152 observed reflections.The crystal structure is a trinuclear complex in which the CuII ions are bridged by macrocyclic oxamide groups.C-H···O hydrogen bonding interactions link the trinuclear fragment to form a 2D supramolecular architecture.Magnetic measurements indicate that the compound is moderately antiferromagnetically coupled.展开更多
A new tetranuclear copper( Ⅱ) compound containing dissyrnmetrical oxamidate ligand was synthesized and structurally characterized by IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and magnet...A new tetranuclear copper( Ⅱ) compound containing dissyrnmetrical oxamidate ligand was synthesized and structurally characterized by IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and magnetic properties. The title compound 1 crystallizes in triclinic, space group P^-1 with a = 8.9547(9), b = 11.7018(9), c = 12.0288(10) A, a = 110.1790(10), β = 100.0700(10), ), = 100.6780(10)°, V= 1122.97(17)A^3, C34H48C12Cu4N10O16, Mr = 1177.92, Dc = 1.742 g/cm^3,μ(MoKa) = 2.067 mm^-1, F(000) = 600, Z = 1, the final R = 0.0391 and wR = 0.1073 for 3904 observed reflections (I 〉 2σ(I)). In the structure, complex 1 consists of a tetranuclear unit and two perchlorate anions. Furthermore, its magnetic properties have also been investigated.展开更多
基金financialy supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52173163,22279038,and 22205069)the National 1000-Talents Program,the Innovation Fund of WNLO,the Open Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics(IOSKL2020KF02)+1 种基金Wenzhou Science&Technology Bureau(ZG2022020,G20220022,and G20220026)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2021TQ0115,2021 M701302,and 2020 M672323)
文摘The pursuit of high-performance electrode materials is highly desired to meet the demand of batteries with high energy and power density.However,a deep understanding of the charge storage mechanism is always challenging,which limits the development of advanced electrode materials.Herein,high-resolution mass spectroscopy(HR-MS)is employed to detect the evolution of organic electrode materials during the redox process and reveal the charge storage mechanism,by using small molecular oxamides as an example,which have ortho-carbonyls and are therefore potential electrochemical active materials for batteries.The HR-MS results adequately proved that the oxamides could reversibly store lithium ions in the voltage window of 1.5–3.8 V.Upon deeper reduction,the oxamides would decompose due to the cleavage of the C–N bonds in oxamide structures,which could be proved by the fragments detected by HR-MS,^(1)H NMR,and the generation of NH_(3)after the reduction of oxamide by Li.This work provides a strategy to deeply understand the charge storage mechanism of organic electrode materials and will stimulate the further development of characterization techniques to reveal the charge storage mechanism for developing high-performance electrode materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.20771083)
文摘Two novel heterometallic trinuclear complexes of macrocyclic oxamide [Mn(NiL)2(HBTC)H2O] (1) and [Zn(NiL)2(HBTC)H2O] (2) (NiL, H2L = 2,3-dioxo-5,6,14,15-dibenzo-1,4,8,12-tetraazacyclo-pentadeca-7,13-dien, H3BTC = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid) have been solvothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. For 1, the crystals crystallize in the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 11.3595(5), b = 23.1498(11), c = 17.2558(8) and =101.2530(10)°. For 2, the crystals crystallize in the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 11.5214(8), b = 20.6566(14), c = 18.4126(13) and = 92.6770(10)°. The structures of 1 and 2 have oxamido-bridged trinuclear [NiⅡ2MⅡ] units and consist of two-dimensional supramolecular architectures formed by strong O–H…O intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
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文摘The complex [Zn4.5(SSA)3(CuL)3(H2O)6]n was synthesized and structurally determined, where SSA is fully deprotonated 5-sulfosalicylic acid(CuL, H2L=2,3-dioxo-5,6,14,15-dibenzo-1,4,8,12-tetraazacyclo-pentadeca- 7,13-dien). The title complex crystallized in the triclinic system with space group P1^-, a=1.19788(17) nm, b=1.4253(2) nm, c=2.2890(4) nm, α=90.211(2)°, ,β=93.076(2)°, γ=90.600(2)°. The complex displayed a 1D ladderlike chain. All these 1D chains were further interlinked via hydrogen bonds, resulting in a 2D architecture. The luminescent property of the compound was also discussed.
文摘The complex polymer[Cu_2(oxap)(pyr)_2]_n(ClO_4)_(2n),where oxap^(2-)stands for N,N' -bis(2—aminopropyl)oxamide,have been synthesized.It crystallizes in monoclinic system, space group P2_1/C,with a=8.721(2),b=8.679(2),c=16.741(2),β=98.59(0),Z=4.The least-square refinement coverged at R=0.054,R_w=0.055 with 1869 unique reflections.The whole structure of the complcx consists of layers of two-dimensional network arraying along a-axis with perchlorate ions interspersed in the gap between layers.Inside the layer. trans-oxamide-bridged copper(Ⅱ)dimers connected by pyrimidine in an asymmetric fashion spread out along be plane to form an infinite two-dimensional network.
文摘A novel three dimensional network complex polymer [Cu_4(oxen)_2(N_3)_3]_n(ClO_4)_n·2nH_2O, where oxen is N,N' -bis(2-aminoethyl)oxamide dianion, has been synthesized. It crystallizes in triclinic system, space group P, with a=11.486(2), b=11.706(3), c=12.291(3) , α=77.42(2), β=67.59(2), γ=77.96(2)°, and z=2. The least-square refinements converged at R=0.047, with 3416 observed unique reflections. The complex has a pronounced three-dimensional character and can be viewed as the tetranuclear asymmetric repeating units through inversion and translation operations to extend a three-dimensional network. The structure of Cu_4 asymmetric unit consists of two square planar and two square pyramidal Cu central atoms linked by both azide ligands in end-on and end-to-end bonding modes, and oxamidate bridge in trans conformation.
文摘A new cobalt(II) complex, [Co(H2 oxado)3 ]C2 O4 H2 oxado·2H2 O (H2 oxado = oxamide dioxime), has been synthesized in aqueous solution and characterized by elemental analysis and single crystal X-ray structure determination. The complex crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1, with the parameters a = 9.46(4), b = 11.84(5), c = 12. 81(5)?Å, α = 104.94(6), β = 99.29(5), γ = 106.73(5), V = 1284(9) Å3, Z = 2. The central cobalt(II) cation is pseudo-octahedrally coordinated by six imino N atoms of the neutral oxamide dioxime ligand. In the solid state, each of the following bricks, namely the cationic complexes, the oxalate dianions as well as the oxamide dioxime crystallization molecules, pile up parallel to the a axis. The bulk structure is consolidated by an extended three-dimensional network of hydrogen bridgings—that link the ionic partners, oxamide dioxime and water molecules to one another—and by coulombic interactions.
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文摘Two novel coordination polymers [Cd(NiL)(aipt)](1) and [Mn(nipt)(NiL)2]?H2O(2)(NiL, H2L=2,3-dioxo- 5,6,14,15-dibenzo-1,4,8,12-tetraazacyclo-pentadeca-7,13-dien, H2aipt=5-aminoisophthalic acid, H2nipt=5-nitroisoph- thalic acid) were hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compounds 1 and 2 consist of different 1D chains including both oxamide and 5-aminoisophthalate or 5-nitroisophthalic bridge. And all these chains were further interlinked via hydrogen bonds, resulting in a 2D architecture in compounds 1 and 2.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFA0306001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21950410521,21771200and 21773316)the Pearl River Talent Plan of Guangdong(No.2017BT01C161)。
文摘Spin-crossover(SCO)complexes with multiple spin states are promising candidates for high-order magnetic storage and multiple switches.Here,by employing the N,N'-4-dipyridyloxalamide(dpo)ligand,we synthesize two Hofmann-type metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)[Fe(dpo){Ag(CN)_(2)}_(2)]·3DMF(1)and[Fe(dpo){Ag(CN)_(2)}_(2)]·0.5MeCN·2DEF(2),which exhibit guest dependent four-step SCO behaviors with the sequences of LS→~LS_(2/3)HS_(1/3)→LS_(1/2)HS_(1/2)→~LS_(3/10)HS_(7/10)→HS and LS→~LS_(2/3)HS_(1/3)→LS_(1/2)HS_(1/2)→~LS_(1/4)HS_(3/4)→HS,respectively.Therefore,the incorporation of hydrogen-donating/hydrogen-accepting groups into the Hofmann-type MOFs may effectively explore the multi-step SCO materials by tuning hydrogen-bonding interactions.
基金This project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No 20331010) and Natural Science Foundation of Tianjing (No. 033602011)
文摘A new o-phthalato-bridged oxamide copper(Ⅱ) complex 1, {[Cu2(oxap)](pht). 4H2O}n (oxap=N, N'-bis(2-aminopropyl)oxamide, pht= phthalate dianion), has been prepared and structurally characterized. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c with a=23.424(4), h=7.9696(14), c=15.727(3)A°,β=129.617(2)°, C16H28Cu2N4O10, Mr=563.50, V=2261.6(7) A°, Z=4, Dc=1.655 g/cm^3, μ(MoKα)=1.939 mm^-1, F(000) = 1160, the final R=0.0393 and wR=0.0928 for 1707 observed reflections with I〉2σ(1). Single-crystal X-ray analysis reveals that 1 displays a one-dimensional zigzag chain structure, in which each Cu(oxap) moiety adopting trans-conformation is connected by ,μ1,6-phthalate anion bridges, and these zigzag chains are further linked by another ,μ1,6-phthalate anion bridge to form a 2D sheet structure. The polar guest water molecules reside in the inter-and intrasheets to stabilize the whole crystal structure.
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文摘The organic-inorganic hybrid complex with formula [(CuL)2Cu3(μ-1,1-N3)4(ClO4)2], complex 1, {CuL, [5,6:14,l5-dibenzo-1,4,8,12-tetraazacyclopentadeca-7,3-diene-2,3-dione(2-)]copper(Ⅱ)}, has been synthesized and structurally determined. The crystals of complex 1 crystallize in the triclinic system with space group P1, a=0.92983(12) nm, b=1.09644(14) nm, c=1.27396(16) nm, α=70.782(2)°β=86.266(2)°,γ=78.284(2)°. In this complex, the five copper ions are bridged by macrocyclic oxamide groups and azido. Furthermore, C-H…O hydrogen bond interactions link the pentanuclear fragments to form a 2D supramolecular architecture.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.20771083 and 20901059)
文摘One novel oxamido-bridged trinuclear complex [Cu(CuL)2(ClO4)2] has been syn-thesized and structurally determined.It crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group P21/n with a = 10.636(4),b = 11.645(4),c = 16.038(6) ,β = 91.029(5)°,V = 1986.2(12) 3,C38H32Cl2Cu3N8O12,Mr = 1054.24,Dc = 1.763 Mg/m3,μ(MoKα) = 1.802 mm-1,F(000) = 1066,Z = 2,the final R = 0.0328 and wR = 0.0882 for 3152 observed reflections.The crystal structure is a trinuclear complex in which the CuII ions are bridged by macrocyclic oxamide groups.C-H···O hydrogen bonding interactions link the trinuclear fragment to form a 2D supramolecular architecture.Magnetic measurements indicate that the compound is moderately antiferromagnetically coupled.
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文摘A new tetranuclear copper( Ⅱ) compound containing dissyrnmetrical oxamidate ligand was synthesized and structurally characterized by IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and magnetic properties. The title compound 1 crystallizes in triclinic, space group P^-1 with a = 8.9547(9), b = 11.7018(9), c = 12.0288(10) A, a = 110.1790(10), β = 100.0700(10), ), = 100.6780(10)°, V= 1122.97(17)A^3, C34H48C12Cu4N10O16, Mr = 1177.92, Dc = 1.742 g/cm^3,μ(MoKa) = 2.067 mm^-1, F(000) = 600, Z = 1, the final R = 0.0391 and wR = 0.1073 for 3904 observed reflections (I 〉 2σ(I)). In the structure, complex 1 consists of a tetranuclear unit and two perchlorate anions. Furthermore, its magnetic properties have also been investigated.