A robust and unique iron(ii) mosaic-like MOF

Chem Commun (Camb). 2018 May 29;54(44):5526-5529. doi: 10.1039/c8cc01561a.

Abstract

A novel extended triazole-based ligand (PM-Tria) has been synthesized and an unprecedented MOF 3D has serendipitously been formed by assembling iron(ii), PM-Tria ligand and fluoride anions. This MOF contains a perfectly linear one-dimensional {Fe(ii)-F}n bridging chain that shows an antiferromagnetic behaviour. Furthermore, the structure is compared with a 14th century mosaic found in the Alhambra Palace in Granada showing a surprising symmetry resemblance.