Crystal structure of the coordination polymer [Co(bipy)1.5(NO3)2]·CS2 (bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine), a new motif for a network sustained by 'T-shape' building blocks

K. Nicole Power, Tracy L. Hennigar, Michael J. Zaworotko

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

The crystal structure of the coordination polymer [Co(bipy)1.5(NO3)2]·1 (bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine), reveals that, if crystallized in the presence of CS2, it exists as a novel two-dimensional bilayer motif. This is in contrast to what might have been expected since a one-dimensional molecular-ladder motif is exhibited by 1 when crystallized in the presence of MeCN or CHCl3. A molecule of CS2 is clathrated inside the bilayer via what appear to be C-H⋯S hydrogen bonds from 4,4′-bipyridine ligands. Adjacent bilayers pack efficiently in a gear-like fashion. The existence of this new structural supramolecular isomer is rationalized on the basis of a template effect from the CS2 guest molecule.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)177-181
Number of pages5
JournalNew Journal of Chemistry
Volume22
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 1998
Externally publishedYes

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Crystal structure of the coordination polymer [Co(bipy)1.5(NO3)2]·CS2 (bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine), a new motif for a network sustained by 'T-shape' building blocks'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this