A two-fold interpenetrating metal-organic framework based on tetranuclear zinc-carboxylate clusters

A novel two-fold interpenetrating 3D framework consisting of unprecedented tetranuclear Zn(II)-carboxylate units has been synthesized. The tripodal semi-rigid tricarboxylate ligand and 4,4-bipy link the tetranuclear units into a 3,8-connected tfz-d topological network.

A two-fold interpenetrating 3,8-connected tfz-d topological network consisting of novel tetranuclear Zn(II)-carboxylate units has been synthesized using the tripodal semi-rigid tricarboxylate ligand and 4,4-bipy.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights
► The tripodal semi-rigid tricarboxylate ligand is used for the construction of MOFs.
► The coordination polymer consists of unprecedented tetranuclear Zn(II)-carboxylate units.
► A 3,8-connected tfz-d topology is exhibited.