Synthesis, structures, and properties of three Zn(II), Mn(II), and Cd(II) compounds based on tetrazole-1-acetic ligand

Three new compounds, ([Zn(tza)₂(H₂O)]·H₂O)_n (1), ([Mn(tza)₂(Htza)₂]·2H₂O)_n (2) and [Cd(tza)₂]_n (3), were obtained by reactions of 1H-Tetrazole-1-acetic (Htza) with corresponding metal salts, and characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy, and single crystal X-ray diffraction, respectively. The X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that compound 1 is three-dimensional (3D) supramolecular structure with line chains. Compound 2 is three-dimensional (3D) supramolecular structure with Mn-carboxylate chains. Compound 3 is a 3D framework with (3,6)-connected 'ant' topological network. Furthermore, the photoluminescence of 1 and 3 and the magnetic properties of 2 have also been investigated. - Graphical abstract: Three new Zn/Mn/Cd compounds were obtained by reactions of Htza with corresponding metal salts, and characterized by chemical methods. Different linear chains result in different final structures. Compounds 1 and 2 are 3D supramolecular structures. Compound 3 is a 3D framework with (3,6)-connected 'ant' topological network. - Highlights: • Three new Zn/Mn/Cd compounds based on Htza ligand has been synthesized. • Different linear chains result in different final structures. • The fluorescence or magnetic properties have been investigated