trans-Tetra­aqua­bis[3-(4-pyrid­yl)acrylato-κ N]zinc(II).

The title complex, [Zn(C8H6NO2)2(H2O)4], consists of a central zinc(II) atom coordinated by two trans 3-(4-pyridyl)­acrylate ligands via their N atoms and by four water ligands. The Zn atom is located on a centre of inversion. Extensive inter-complex hydrogen bonding occurs between the water ligands and the carboxyl­ate groups, resulting in a three-dimensional network. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]