Synthesis and structure of a novel heterotrimetallic helical chain polymer {O2MoS2(CuCN)Ni(1,10-phen)2}n

The title heterotrimetallic compound has a structural motif of “8”-like helical chain. It uses CN− group to bridge Ni and Cu atoms, while μ2-S and μ2-O atoms to bridge Mo and Cu, Mo and Ni atoms respectively.