3D porous and 3D interpenetrating triple framework structures constructed by aurophilicity-coordination interplay in [Mn[Au(CN)2]2(H2O)2]n and [KFe[Au(CN)2]3]n

Two cyano-bridged heterobimetallic coordination polymers [Mn[Au(CN)2]2(H2O)2]n (1) and [KFe[Au(CN)2]3]n (2), have been synthesized from [Au(CN)2]- building blocks and structurally characterized. In both complexes aurophilicity play an important role in determining the 3D open microporous framework and the interpenetrating triple framework for 1 and 2, respectively. Both aqueous solutions of 1 and 2 display interesting luminescent properties.