A novel one-dimensional single helix derived from 2,2′-bipyridine based Zn(II) species directed self-assembly with 1,2-benzenedicarboxylate

The self-assembly assisted by 2,2′-bipyridine (2,2′-bpy) protected zinc(II) species with 1,2-benzenedicarboxylate (1,2-BDC) has yielded a novel one-dimensional single helical coordination polymer of [Zn(2,2′-bpy)(1,2-BDC)(H2O)]n in a racemate of right- and left-handed helices, which was crystallographically studied and thermally analyzed.