Shape-Asymmetry Supramolecular Isomerism in Asymmetrical Ligand PCPs and the Expression Method of Three-Level Isomerism.

We show here the supramolecular isomerism, with respect to shape-asymmetry of ligand and the new hierarchical classification for supramolecular isomerism, the three-level isomerism, which was advanced based on a thorough investigation for the four new Ni/dpt24 polymorphs [Hdpt24 = 3-(2-pyridyl)-5-(4-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazole)]. Compounds 1, 2, and 3 are three-dimensional twofold interpenetrated porous coordination polymers with NbO topology, while 4 with two-dimensional grid structure is termed as the primary isomer of 1/2/3 due to the difference of dimensionality. Complex 3 possessing different shape-asymmetry of single networks from 1 and 2, is called as the secondary isomer of 1 and 2. Complexes 1 and 2 possess the same topology, single shape-asymmetry networks, but different interpenetration-orientation and interpenetration-asymmetry, and are defined as the tertiary isomers. Distinct differences in H2 and CO2 adsorption capacity were observed among each level of isomers. In addition, the hierarchical cl...