The Zn(II) complex [Zn(O(2)CFcCO(2))(H2O)(2)]center dot H2O was synthesized with ferrocenedicarboxylic acid under mild conditions. Its crystal structure was characterized by elemental analysis, IR data and X-ray diffraction single crystal structure analyses. The Zn(II) coordination units are connected, forming one-dimensional chain. At the meanwhile, the luminescence properties and the electronic properties were determined.