A three-dimensional non-interpenetrated porous metal–organic framework based on cationic 1-D chains

Abstract One novel non-interpenetrated three-dimensional metal–organic framework (MOF) {[Cu 4 ( μ 3 -OH) 4 (L) 2 ]·DMF} n ( 1 ) (H 2 L = 4,4′-(phenylazanediyl)dibenzoic acid) has been synthesized. The compound 1 contains positively charged 1-D copper hydroxy chains. The chains are interconnected by deprotonated L ligands into a 3D framework. The optical and magnetic properties have been investigated.