An unusual harmonisation of metal-based assemblies to achieve a mesoporous solid. Synthesis and crystal structure of a new silver(I) isonicotinate array

Abstract

The synthesis and crystal structure of a novel silver(I) mesoporous material are reported. The crystal structure is built from two different 1-D metal-based assemblies. A discrete [Ag(HIso)(Iso)] (HIso = isonicotinic acid) complex assembled via charge-assisted O⋯H⋯O hydrogen bonds co-exists with a [Ag(Iso)]_n co-ordination polymer. Both 1-D arrays are essentially sustained together through π–π and Ag⋯O intermolecular interactions. This crystal structure is an illustrative example of an unusual harmonisation of different metal-based assemblies to achieve a new supramolecular architecture.