One- and two-dimensional Cd^II coordination polymers incorporating organophosphinate ligands

Linear and two-dimensional coordination polymers incorporating di­phenyl­phosphinate ligands with cadmium(II) both exhibit a single type of phosphinate bridging mode. This study shows that additional neutral organic mol­ecules, such as 4,4'-bi­pyridine, can be used to synthesize higher-dimensional structures beyond that of chains. Such findings prompt future studies aimed at isolating porous materials with potentially useful properties in materials applications.