Synthesis, structure, and thermodynamics of a lanthanide coordination compound incorporating 5-nitroisophthalic acid

► A microporous LnMOF have been prepared and characterized. ► The standard molar enthalpy for the compound was determined to be to be −(831.4 ± 16.0) kJ · mol−1. ► Thermodynamics and kinetics of the reaction of formation of the compound were invesitigated.