Crystal Engineering: Toward Intersecting Channels from a Neutral Network with a bcu‐Type Topology

Abstract

In rare form: Although the structure of the body-centered cubic (bcu) net is commonly found in textbooks, its eight-connected topology is extremely rare in metal–organic frameworks owing to severe geometric requirements. The first example of a highly porous, neutral bcu-type framework (see picture) assembled from a unique eight-connected tricopper cluster and a 5-(4-pyridyl)tetrazolate ligand as linker is reported. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2005/z462674_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.