Synthesis, structural characterization and study of {[K(H2mna)2]+·[K(μ-OH)2]−·4H2O}n (H2mna=2-mercapto-nicotinic acid). A supramolecular architecture of inorganic/metal-organic hybrid self-assembled by strong hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions

Self-assembly synthesis of precursors to potential open framework alkali earth metal–organic complexes

A series of magnesium pyridinecarboxylic–dicarboxylic acid complexes, synthesised as precursors to potential framework materials, show a range of metal ligand and hydrogen bonding geometries. The pyridinedicarboxylic complexes show most promise as precursors for further syntheses.