A novel two-dimensional chiral coordination polymer: bis(S-(-)-lactate)zinc(II)

The synthesis and X-ray characterization of a novel chiral two-dimensional condensed metal–organic coordination polymer, bis(S-(-)-lactate)zinc(II) (1), are reported. Its crystal structure determination shows that a chiral cavity with approximate dimensions of 5.4×5.4 Å2 is present. Crystallographic data for 1, C6H10O6Zn, monoclinic P21, a=7.4440(15), b=7.4550(15), c=7.4550(15) Å, β=95.73(3)°, V=429.48(15) Å3, R1=0.0272, wR2=0.0751.