A 3D metal-organic network, [Cu2(glutarate)2(4,4′-bipyridine)], that exhibits single-crystal to single-crystal dehydration and rehydrationElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available: experimental details, IR, TGA and XRPD of all compounds. See http://www.rsc.org/suppdata/cc/b3/b301219k/.

Abstract

The reaction of Cu(NO3)2, glutaric acid and 4,4'-bipyridine in water affords a novel 3D coordination polymer which exhibits reversible desorption and adsorption of water molecules with retention of single crystallinity.