[Zn(INO)2(DMF)]·DMF: A new three-dimensional supramolecular open framework containing one-dimensional channels

A three-dimensional supramolecular compound, [Zn(INO)2(DMF)]·DMF (1) (INO=isonicotinic acid N-oxide), has been prepared in the DMF solution at room temperature, and characterized by elemental analysis, TG and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The three-dimensional supramolecular open framework of 1 contains rectangular channels with the dimensions of 9.02×10.15 Å, assembled from one-dimensional helical chains via hydrogen-bonding and π–π stacking interactions. Furthermore, compound 1 shows blue photoluminescence at room temperature.