Template symmetry effect in open-framework synthesis: a new vanadium(IV) phosphate

Abstract

The template symmetry effect in open-framework syntheses is demonstrated in a newly synthesized vanadium(IV) phosphate encapsulating organic piperazine dications; the hydrothermal synthesis and X-ray crystal structure are described; the structure adopted suggests that inorganic condensation around the organic molecules is dictated by the template molecular symmetry.