{[WS₄Cu₄(4,4′‐bpy)₄][WS₄Cu₄I₄(4,4′‐bpy)₂]}_∞—An Unusual 3D Porous Coordination Polymer Formed from the Preformed Cluster [Et₄N]₄[WS₄Cu₄I₆]

An unusual supramolecular compound {[WS4Cu4(4,4′-bpy)4][WS4Cu4I4(4,4′-bpy)2]}∞ (see picture) was obtained from the self-assembly of a preformed mixed-metal sulfide cluster, [NEt4]4[WS4Cu4I6]. The product consists of four interpenetrating diamond-type nets (two cationic and two anionic) and has large open channels that are lined with “receptor sites” for guest iodine molecules. 4,4′-bpy=4,4′-bipyridyl. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2004/z460076_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.