From Discrete Linear Zn<i>^t</i>Bu₂ Molecules to 1D Coordination Polymers and 2D Fabrics

Abstract

We have authenticated the molecular and crystal structure of ZntBu2 and constructed the unprecedented 2D fabric structure using the tert-butylzinc molecules and 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethane as building blocks. The X-ray crystal structure analysis revealed that the inorganic−organic polymeric chains were weaving to form the fabric structure by the concerted C−H···π interactions involving the pyridine rings. Subtle factors governing self-assembly processes leading to a fabric structure are discussed.