Synthesis of a funtionalized monomer of the rare image double tetrahedron Zn cluster: [Zn7O2(O2C2H3)10(3-{CH2OH}C5H4N)2]

A heptanuclear zinc cluster has been synthesized based on the rarely seen image double tetrahedron. This new cluster is monomeric in nature and is the first of its kind to display the added functionality of uncoordinated hydroxyl groups. These reactive functional groups will allow it to be used to construct designed frameworks.