Abstract:The ordered structure of the guest-free microporous metal-organic framework zinc 5-tert-butyl isophthalate {Zn[(CH 3 ) 3 CC 6 H 3 (CO 2 ) 2 ]} has been determined and shown to be easily loaded with methanol to form {Zn[(CH 3 ) 3 CC 6 H 3 (CO 2 ) 2 ]} · CH 3 OH. The methanol forms a S 6 -symmetric hexamer within the pores of the material that is uniquely defined by the void space and exerts a subtle structural effect on the framework structure of the host. The work demonstrates the use of this type of metal-organic framework as a matrix to isolate unique molecular clusters in a facile manner.
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