Formation of three-dimensional supramolecular water architectures containing 1D water chains via dianion templating

A three-dimensional supramolecular water architectures: [Ni(phen)3](C10H16O4) · (C10H18O4)0.5 · 11H2O (1) [phen = 1,10-Phenanthroline, C10H16O4 = sebacic dianion, C10H18O4 = sebacic acid] has been synthesized and characterized by IR, elemental analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffractions. 1D water chains behave as pillars to join these water sheets to make an overall three-dimensional supramolecular architecture by hydrogen-bonding interactions.