A three-dimensional porous metal–organic framework of unusual rob topology based on a novel fluorinated bis(imidazole) ligand

A unique 3-D open coordination framework based on a fluorinated bis(imidazole) ligand has been prepared and characterized, showing a six-connected self-penetrating network with rob (48.66.8) topology. Porosity of desolvated and resolvated samples was characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD).

Graphical abstractA unique 3-D open metal-organic framework based on an fluorinated bis(imidazole) ligand has been prepared and characterized, showing a six-connected self-penetrating network with rob topology.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► A novel fluorinated bis(imidazole) ligand is used to create 3D open framework ► The porous MnII coordination polymer has self-penetrating network with rob topology ► Thermal behavior and solid state fluorescent emissions are available