New 3-D chiral framework of indium with 1,3,5-Benzenetricarboxylate

A new complex, [In(sub 2)(mu-OH)(sub 2)(btc)(sub 2)](sub n). 2nHpy is hydrothermally synthesized from the reaction of InCl(sub 3), H(sub 3)btc, and pyridine. Single crystal X-ray diffraction analyses show the structure of the complex is a nonpenetrated three-dimensional (3-D) anionic framework with homochiral tunnels accommodating protonated pyridine cations.