“…Wang reported a monomer with 2,2 -biquinoline-4,4 -dicarboxylate and triphenyltin chloride [9]. In our previous work, we have also reported several novel molecular structures on it, such as two 15-membered trinuclear macrocyclic complexes with 2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid [10], and a series of triorganotin pyridinedicarboxylates with 2,5-, 3,5-, and 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid [11]. To continue our research, we selected another interesting ligand, 2,2 -bipyridine-4,4 -dicarboxylic acid, on the basis of the following considerations: (a) the 2,2 -bipyridine and carboxylate functional groups of H 2 dcbp all have coordinate abilities, either singly or in unison, so several potential multiple molecular models in organotin complexes may be possess; (b) it can act not only as a hydrogen bond acceptor but also as a hydrogen bond donor, so the preparation of hybrid networks combining the strength of coordination bonding with the flexibility of hydrogen bonding is also feasible; and (c) it possesses high symmetry that may be helpful for the crystal growth of the product formed.…”