Three-dimensional fivefold interpenetrating microporous metal–organic framework based on mixed flexible ligands

Abstract: The chiral diamondoidlike Cd(II) containing coordination polymer {[Cd(oba)(bib)]·2H2O} n (1) (oba=4,4′-oxybis(benzoate), bib=1,4-bis(2-methyl-imidazol-1-yl)butane) is reported; the 3D networks interpenetrate fivefold, nevertheless leave cavities capable of including sizable guest molecules. This compound also exhibits high thermal stability and blue-shift emission, and can be explored for potential blue luminescent materials. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]