Two new 2D coordination polymers containing bowl-shaped voids assembled from the bis(chelating) bridging ligand

Two new coordination polymers, {[Mn3(BIC)3(H2O)4]∙C2H5OH∙H2O}n (1) and {[Mn3(BIC)3(H2O)4]∙C3H6O∙H2O}n (2, C3H6O = acetone), were obtained under hydrothermal conditions. Both of them are 2D networks containing bowl-shaped voids, which are occupied by EtOH and Me2CO molecules, respectively. Furthermore, the single 2D layer is chiral, which is assembled by the bis(chelating) bridging ligands and two kinds of Mn(II) coordination units.

Graphical AbstractTwo 2D Mn(II) coordination polymers containing bowl-shaped voids and containing homochiral layer assembled from the bis(chelating) bridging ligand and two kinds of Mn(II) units.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slideResearch Highlights
► They are first 2D coordination polymers based on bisdidentate BIC2− ligands.
► Coordination polymers containing neutral homochiral honeycomb layers.
► Coordination polymers containing bowl-shaped neutral space.