The 1D-chain polymer of [Cu(Ⅱ)3L3(H2O)]n, (H2L=3-(3,5-dichloro-2-hydroxybenzylid-eneamino)propanoic acid) has been synthesized by reaction of 3,5-dichlorosalicylaldehyde, β-alamine and copper nitrate in ethanol solution. The crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction method. The crystal structure belongs to mono-clinic system with space group C2/c and cell parameters: a=3.853 7(3) nm, b=0.777 38(18) nm, c=2.656 36(2) nm, β=116.924(2)° and V=7.095 4(17) nm3, Mr=998.85, Z=8, Dc=1.870 g·cm-3 and F(000)=3 992. The two Cu(Ⅱ) atoms are coordinated with four atoms from Schiff base, and another one is coordinated with five atoms. The square bridging links three metal centers through a novel μ-4,4,5 coordination model, which is further assembled into 1D chain coordination polymer. The 1D chain is further constructed a 3D network by strong O-H…O and C-H…O hydrogen bonds. The coordination polymer presents a good thermal stable property through the thermal analysis.
Schiff base derived from amino acid and aldehrde or ketone is an important ligand,which coordinate with metal to form complexes that possess excellent capabilities.The studies of the synthesis approach,biological properties,catalystal activity and resisting O2-capability in recent years have been summarized in this paper.Moreover some prospects in the future have been given.