Distinct Cd(II)-tetrazole frameworks determined by auxiliary anions

Two new Cd(II)-tetrazole coordination polymers with different auxiliary anions, namely [Cd10(ATZ)13(ac)2(H2O)2F5]
• 2H2O (1) and [Cd3(ATZ)4Cl2(C2H5OH)2] (2), were solvothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. Both compounds exhibit interesting three-dimensional Cd-ATZ frameworks, but their coordination networks are totally different and show distinct topologies.

Two new Cd-ATZ frameworks with different auxiliary anions exhibit distinct 12-nodal (3,4,5)-connected topology and 3-nodal (3,4)-connected topology, respectively.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slideResearch highlights
► New Cd(II)-tetrazole coordination polymers with different auxiliary anions.
► Three-dimensional Cd-ATZ frameworks with distinct topologies.
► Anion-controlled versatility of coordination frameworks.