[{Zn2(HPO4)4}{Co(dien) 2}]·H3O: A zinc phosphate with multidirectional intersecting helical channels

Yu Wang, Jihong Yu*, Min Guo, Ruren Xu

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Abstract

A twist in the tale: A racemic mixture of the chiral [Co(dien) 2]Cl3 complex has been used as a template in preparing an openframework zinc phosphate with multidirectional helical channels, consisting of alternate ZnO4 and PO4 tetrahedra. The framework contains 12-membered ring channels along the [100] direction, within which [Co(dien)2]3+ ions are located. Each channel is enclosed by chiral interpenetrating double helices (see picture; dien=diethylenetriamine).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4089-4092
Number of pages4
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume42
Issue number34
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Sept 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Helical structures
  • Host-guest systems
  • Hydrothermal synthesis
  • Phosphates
  • Zinc

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