A Nanotubular 3D Coordination Polymer Based on a 3d–4f Heterometallic Assembly

Abstract

Large pores comprising 48-membered rings characterize the isostructural lanthanide–transition-metal coordination polymers [{[Ln(dipic)3Mn1.5(H2O)3]⋅n H2O}∞], H2dipic=pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid; Ln=Pr, n=2 (shown here); Ln=Gd, n=3.5; Ln=Er, n=3. Many water molecules are trapped in the nanotubular structure, and the framework remains intact on removal of the uncoordinated water molecules. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2003/z50032_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.