A bimetallic oxide framework, [{Cu(bpy)}2Mo4O10(O3PCH2C6H4CH2PO3)2], constructed from novel {Mo4O10(O3PR)4}n4n- chains

The hydrothermal methods were used to prepare the bimetallic oxide phase [{Cu(bpy)}2Mo4O10(O3PCH2C6H4CH2PO3)2] (1). The three-dimensional structure of 1 is constructed from {Mo4O10(O3PR)4}n4n- chains, decorated with {Cu(bpy)}2+ subunits and linked through the p-xylyl tether of the diphosphonate ligand. Each phosphomolybdate chain is linked to four adjacent chains to generate the three-dimensional connectivity. As shown in the accompanying figure.