A new 3D cobalt(II) complex with left- and right-handed helical channels

A novel 3D complex, {[Co(btec)0.5(imb)(H2O)]∙1.5H2O}n (1), with left- and right-handed helical channels and very high porosity has been synthesized and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Additionally, its IR spectra, PXRD patterns, TG analyses and fluorescent properties are also investigated.