Ternäre Acetate der Lanthanide mit Caesium: Dimere und Trimere in CsLu(CH3COO)4 bzw. Cs2[Lu3(CH3COO)10(OH)(H2O)]. Synthese,Kristallstrukturen und Thermolyse

Ternary Acetates of the Lanthanides with Cesium: Dimers in CsLu(CH₃COO)₄ and Trimers in Cs₂[Lu₃(CH₃COO)₁₀(OH)(H₂O)]. Synthesis, Crystal Structures, Thermolysis Single crystals of CsLu(CH₃COO)₄ and Cs₂[Lu₃(CH₃COO)₁₀(OH)(H₂O)] were obtained from an aqueous solution of lutetium and cesium acetate in a 1:1 molar ratio. The crystal structures (CsLu(CH₃COO)₄: monoclinic, P2₁/n (no. 14), Z = 8, a = 1 293.1(2), b = 1 323.8(2), c = 1 622.5(3) pm, β = 92.01(2)°, V_m = 208.97(6) cm³/mol, R = 0.056, R_w = 0.034; Cs₂[Lu₃(CH₃COO)₁₀(OH)(H₂O)]: monoclinic, C2/c (no.15), Z = 4, a = 2 138.5(6), b = 1 378.0(3), C = 1 482.9(4) pm, β = 106.15(2)°, V_m = 632.0(3) cm³/mol, R = 0.049, R_w = 0.036) were determined from four-circle-diffractometer data. The structures consist of dimers and trimers, respectively, that are built by bridging acetate groups. These units are fragments of the infinite chains of the Ho(CH₃COO)₃ type of structure. The isotypic compounds CsM(CH₃COO)₄ with M=Eu? Lu were synthesized and characterized by the X-ray Guinier technique. The thermal decomposition of CsLu(CH₃COO)₄ was examined with thermoanalytical methods (TG/DSC with coupled gas analysis) and the Guinier-Simon technique: it decomposes at 260°C in an endothermic reaction to Lu₂O₃ and Cs₂CO₃.     

Pr(CH3COO)3, ein wasserfreies Selten-Erd-Acetat mit Netzwerkstruktur

Pr(CH₃COO)₃, an Anhydrous Rare-Earth Acetate with a Network Structure Pr(CH₃COO)₃ may be prepared by dehydration of Pr(CH₃COO)₃ · 1,5 H₂O at 180°C as an amorphous green powder. Single crystals were grown from the powder by addition of (NH₄)CH₃COO as ?mineralisator”? at 180°C in a sealed glass ampoule. The crystal structure (tetragonal, P4 2₁c (no. 114), Z = 24, a = 2106.5(3), c = 1323.6(1) pm, V_m = 147.39(3) cm³/mol, R = 0.055, R_w = 0.029) was determined from four-circle-diffractometer data. The Pr³⁺ ions occupy three crystallographically independent positions and are surrounded by 9 and 10 oxygen atoms, respectively. Acetate ions connect the cations to a complicated three-dimensional network.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von Praseodympropionat-trihydrat,Pr(CH3CH2COO)3(H2O)3

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Praseodymium Propionate Trihydrate, Pr(CH₃CH₂COO)₃(H₂O)₃ Single crystals of Pr(CH₃CH₂COO)₃(H₂O)₃ were obtained by dissolving freshly prepared praseodymium hydroxide in diluted propionic acid. The crystal structure (monoclinic, P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 1034.2(2) pm, b = 1521.2(3) pm, c = 2086.3(7) pm, β = 102.87(2)°, R1 = 0.0864, wR2 = 0.1196) consists of one-dimensional infinite chains parallel [010]. Pr1 and Pr2 are coordinated by four tridentate-bridging propionate groups. Additionally, Pr1 is coordinated by three “coordination water” molecules, Pr2 by two bidentate propionate groups. There are, in addition, three “crystal water” molecules so that praseodymium propionate trihydrate should be formulated as [(H₂O)₃Pr1(CH₃CH₂COO)₄Pr2(CH₃CH₂COO)₂] (H₂O)₃.     

Das wasserfreie Lanthanacetat,La(CH3COO)3, und sein Precursor,NH4)3[La(CH3COO)6] · 1/2 H2O: Synthese,Strukturen, thermisches Verhalten

Anhydrous Lanthanum Acetate, La(CH₃COO)₃, and its Precursor, ·NH₄)₃[La(CH₃COO)₆] · 1/2 H₂O: Synthesis, Structures, Thermal Behaviour Single crystals of (NH₄)₃[La(CH₃COO)₆] · ½ H₂O are obtained by refluxing La₂O₃in (CH₃COO)₃ · 1.5 H₂O with an excess of NH₄CH₃COO in methanol. The crystal structure (trigonal, R3 , Z = 6, a = 1 365.0(3) pm, c = 2 360(1) pm, R = 0.088, R_w = 0.061 exhibits the coordination number of nine for La³⁺, which is surrounded by three chelating-type bidentate and three unidentate acetate groups. Characteristic are monomeric units of [La(CH₃COO)₆]^3? which are connected to a three-dimensional network by hydrogen bonds with the NH ions. Thermal decomposition consists of four steps with La(CH₃COO)₃, La₂(CO₃)₃ and La₂O₂CO₃ as intermediates and La₂O₃ as the final Product. Single crystals of La(CH₃COO)₃ are obtained from La₂O₃ in a melt of NH₄CH₃COO (molar ratio 1:12) in a sealed glass ampoule. The crystal structure (trigonal, R3 , Z = 18, a = 2 203.0(5) pm; c = 987.1(3) pm, R = 0.027, R_w = 0.023) shows the coordination number of ten for La³⁺. These are three-dimensionally connected by oxygen atoms of the acetate groups with two tetradentate double-bridging and one Z,Z-type-bridging bidentate acetate group.     

Wasserfreie Selten-Erd-Acetate,M(CH3COO)3 (M = Sm?Lu,Y) mit Kettenstruktur. Kristallstrukturen von Lu(CH3COO)3 und Ho(CH3COO)3

Anhydrous Rare-Earth Acetates, M(CH₃COO)₃ (M = Sm? Lu, Y) with Chain Structures. Crystal Structures of Lu(CH₃COO)₃ and Ho(CH₃COO)₃ Single crystals of the anhydrous rare-earth acetates containing lutetium (type 1) and holmium (type 2) were obtained by crystallisation at 120°C from diluted acetic acid solutions of their oxides and cesium acetate. The crystal structures [Lu(CH₃COO)₃: orthorhombic, a = 825.85(8), b = 1 398.1(2), c = 823.9(1) pm, V_m = 143.24(3) cm³/mol, space group Ccm2₁ (No. 36), Z = 4, R = 0.035, R_w = 0.030; Ho(CH₃COO)₃: monoclinic, a = 1 109.1(3), b = 2 916.3(10), c = 786.8(2) pm, β = 131.90(1)°, V_m = 142.58(8) cm³/mol, space group C2/c (No. 15), Z = 8, R = 0.039, R_w = 0.039, R_w = 0.026] were determined from four-circle diffractometer data sets. The structures consist of one-dimensional infinite chains built up by bridging acetate ions. Ho³⁺ is coordinated by 8 oxygen atoms, whereas Lu³⁺ has only 7 nearest oxygen neighbours. The chains are stacked parallel to the [001] direction. Isotypic compounds with Tm? Lu (type 1) and Sm? Er, Y (type 2) were prepared as powders and characterized by X-ray powder patterns. Thermoanalytical investigations (DTA, Guinier-Simon technique) of all compounds have shown that there is a first-order phase transition at 180°C (type 2) and in the range of 230–255°C (type 1). The high-temperature phase crystallizes with the known Sc(CH₃COO)₃ structure (type 0) where the rare earth cations are surrounded by 6 oxygen atoms. In the case of the type 1 compounds the phase transition is reversible.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Rubidium Lanthanum Tetraacetate,RbLa(CH3COO)4

The anhydrous rubidium tetraacetato lanthanate, RbLa(CH₃COO)₄, is obtained together with Rb₂La(CH₃COO)₅(H₂O) as colourless single crystals from a 1 : 2 mixture of Rb₂CO₃ and La(CH₃COO) · 1.5 H₂O in acetic acid by slow evaporation. The crystal structure [orthorhombic, Pnnm, Z = 2, a = 1242.0(3), b = 1650.1(4), c = 698.0(4) pm, R = 0.028, R_w = 0.071] contains La³⁺ nine coordinate by oxygen atoms of six acetate ligands. The polyhedra are connected to dimers and further to double chains running parallel to [001]. These [La(CH₃COO)₄]^– double chains are surrounded by four like double chains and connected by Rb⁺ ions that are seven coordinate by oxygen atoms.     

Struktur und thermische Zersetzung von Bis(triethanolamin)kupfer(II)-acetat [Cu{N(CH2CH2OH)3}2](CH3COO)2

Structure and Thermal Decomposition of Bis(triethanolamine)copper(II) Acetate [Cu{N(CH₂CH₂OH)₃}₂](CH₃COO)₂ Bis(triethanolamine)copper(II) acetate [Cu{N · (CH₂CH₂OH)₃}₂](CH₃COO)₂ was prepared using the basic components; the structure was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The complex crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 9.101 Å, b = 13.136 Å, c = 9.819 Å, β = 111.63°. Details of the synthesis, X-ray data, and the thermal decomposition are reported.     

Ein Praseodymsalz der Dichloressigsäure: [Pr(HCl2C—COO)3(H2O)3]2(HCl2C—COOH)(H2O)2

A Praseodymium Salt of Dichloroacetic Acid: [Pr(HCl₂C—COO)₃(H₂O)₃]₂(HCl₂C—COOH)(H₂O)₂ The new dichloroacetate of praseodymium, [Pr(HCl₂C—COO)₃(H₂O)₃]₂(HCl₂C—COOH)(H₂O)₂, crystallizes from the solution of ?Pr₆O₁₁”? in dichloroacetic acid. The crystal structure (monoclinic, P2₁/n, Z = 4, a = 1598.4(2), b = 1600.8(2), c = 1650.8(2) pm, β = 105.57(1)°) contains dimeric building units of the composition [Pr₂(HCl₂C—COO)₆(H₂O)₆] which are connected to chains. An additional dichloroacetic acid molecule and two crystal water molecules are included between these chains.     

CsPr(CO3)2: Erste Einkristalle eines wasserfreien ternären Selten-Erd-Carbonats

CsPr(CO₃)₂: First Single Crystals of an Anhydrous Ternary Rare-Earth Carbonate For the first time, single crystals of CsPr(CO₃)₂ were obtained by thermolysis of Cs₂(H₃O)Pr(CH₃COO)₆ at 400°C under high CO₂ pressure (300 bar) in a steel autoclave. The crystal structure (triclinic, P1 , Z = 4, a = 860.2(3), b = 887.4(3), c = 892.6(3) pm, α = 98.56(2), β = 96.19(1), γ = 115.29(2)°, V_m = 90.03(6) cm³/mol, R = 0.033, R_w = 0.029) was determined from four-circle-diffractometer data. CsPr(CO₃)₂ forms an aragonite like layer structure. Layers containing Cs⁺ and Pr³⁺ in a 1 : 1 ratio are stacked in the fashion of the hexagonal closest packing in the [001] direction. They are separated through CO₃^2? ion layers. The Pr³⁺ ions are surrounded by 8 or 9 oxygen atoms, the coordination numbers of Cs⁺ are 11 and 12. The site symmetry of the CO₃^2? ions is C₁. All bands of the internal vibrations are observed in the IR spectrum. CsPr(CO₃)₂ decomposes above in 435°C to Cs₂CO₃ and Pr₂O₂CO₃.     

Syntheses and structural study of trinuclear iron acetates [Fe3O(CH3COO)6(H2O)3]Cl· 6H2O and [Fe3O(CH3COO)6(H2O)3] [FeCl4]· 2CH3COOH

The structure of two trinuclear iron acetates [Fe₃O(CH₃COO)₆(H₂O)₃]Cl· 6H₂O (I) and [Fe₃O(CH₃COO)₆(H_2O)₃][FeCl₄] · 2CH₃COOH (II) was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. Crystals I and II are ionic and belong to the orthorhombic system with parameters a = 13.704(3), b = 23.332(5), c = 9.167(2) Å, R = 0.0355, space goup P2₁2₁2 for I and a = 10.145(4), b = 15.323(6), c = 22.999(8) Å, R = 0.0752, space group Pbc2₁ for II. The complex cation [Fe₃O(CH₃COO)₆(H₂O)₃]⁺ has a μ₃-O-bridged structure typical for trinuclear iron (III) compounds. As shown by Mössbauer spectroscopy, the iron(III) ions are in the high-spin state. In trinuclear cations, antiferromagnetic exchange interaction takes place between the Fe(III) ions with the exchange parameter J = -26.69 cm^?1 for II (Heisenberg-Dirac-Van Vleck model for D_3h, symmetry).     

Kristallstruktur von Caesiumacetat,Cs(CH3COO)

Crystal Structure of Cesium Acetate, Cs(CH₃COO) . The crystal structure of cesium acetate, Cs(CH₃COO), was determined from single crystal fourcirclediffractometer data: hexagonal crystal system, P6/m (No. 175), Z = 6, a = 1 488.0(2), c = 397.65(5) pm, V_m = 76.54(2) cm³/mol, R = 0.045, R_w = 0.030. The structure consists of flat layers of acetate anions parallel (001) that are separated by layers of cesium cations. There is a close relationship with the CaF₂ type according to CsO₂(CCH₃): each cesium cation has eight oxygen atoms as nearest neighbours. They form a heavily distorted cube with trapezoidal basal faces. In contrast to CaF₂, these polyhedra are linked via three faces and two edges to a three-dimensional network.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Copper(II) Trifluoroacetates,Cu2(CF3COO)4 · 2 CH3CN and Cu(CF3COO)2(H2O)4

Cu₂(CF₃COO)₄ · 2 CH₃CN ( I ) and Cu(CF₃COO)₂(H₂O)₄ ( II ) have been prepared by concentrating of acetonitrile and aqueous solutions respectively. According to X-ray data, the complex I consists of binuclear molecules with Cu–O 1.969 Å, Cu–N 2.114 Å. The Cu…Cu distance was found to be 2.766 Å, one of the longest for dimeric structures, apparently, due to the high acidity of trifluoroacetic acid. The coordination environment of Cu atom in II can be described as 4 + 2: 2 Cu–O (H₂O) 1.937 Å, 2 Cu–O (CF₃COO) 1.985 Å, 2 Cu–O (H₂O) 2.447 Å. The mononuclear structure is stabilized by formation of two intra- and six intermolecular hydrogen bonds.     

KEu(CH3COO)3, das erste ternäre Europium(II)-acetat

KEu(CH₃COO)₃, the First Ternary Europium(II) Acetate On of EuCl₂ with a melt of dry potassium acetate yields pale greenish-yellow single crystals (300°C, sealed glass ampoule, EuCl₂ and K(CH₃COO) in a molar ratio of 1 : 3). The crystal structure determination (orthorhombic, P2₁2₁2₁ (no. 19), Z = 8, a = 1166.3(1) pm, b = 1288.4(2) pm, c = 1493.9(2) pm, R = 0.043, R_w = 0.032) revealed the composition KEu(CH₃COO)₃. The structure consists of one-dimensional chains built up by bridging acetate groups in the [100] and [001] directions in which potassium and europium alternate as central atoms. Eu²⁺ is surrounded by nine and eight and K⁺ by seven and six oxygen atoms, respectively. These chains are linked in the [010] direction so that a three-dimensional network is formed. The high coordination numbers of the acetate oxygen atoms of up to four are remarkable. Therefore, the acetate groups have highly bridging functions in addition to their chelating coordination of the cations.     

Study on the equilibrium in the M(CH3COO)2 ? CH3OH ? H2O system (M  Mg2+, Ca2+, Ba2+) at 25°C

The complex formation and dehydration processes in the system M(CH₃COO)₂? CH₃OH? H₂O have been studied by the methods of the physico-chemical analysis at 25°C; (M = Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺ and Ba²⁺). In the Mg(CH₃COO)₂? CH₃OH? H₂O system. methanol was found to behave as a solvent in which complex formation reactions take place, including also methanolation of Mg²⁺. The fields of equilibrium existence of two new compounds have been found: Mg(CH₃COO)₂ · 3H₂O · CH₃OH and Mg(CH₃COO)₂ · 1,5 CH₃OH. In the systems M(CH₃COO)₂? CH₃OH? H₂O (M = Ca²⁺, Ba²⁺), methanol was found to react as a dehydrating reagent.     

Die Kristall- und Molekülstrukturen von In(CH3COO)3 · 2,2′-Dipyridin und In(CH3COO)3 · 1,10-Phenanthrolin – Verbindungen mit Indium der Koordinationszahl 8

Crystal and Molecular Structures of In(CH₃COO)₃ · 2,2′-Dipyridine and In (CH₃COO)₃ · 1,10-Phenanthroline – Compounds of Indium with Coordination Number 8 In(CH₃COO)₃ · 2,2′-dipyridine and In(CH₃COO)₃ · 1,10-phenanthrline crystallize in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 844.7(3), b = 1 408.8(5), c = 1 466.6(5) pm, β = 84.9(1)°, Z = 4 (dipyridine complex) and a = 811.9(3), b = 1 555.3(5), c = 1 447.3(5) pm, β = 90.6 (1)°, Z = 4 (phenanthroline complex). The structures were determined by the heavy atom method from 2202 and 2617 independent reflections and have been refined by full matrix least-squares methods to R = 3.49 and 4.35%, respectively. In both complexes the acetate ligands and the N-donor ligand are bidentate, In attaining the coordination number 8. The donor atoms are arranged in the form of a distorted dodecahedron. Some distances and angles: see ?Inhaltsübersicht”?.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur der Addukte [DB-18C6] · CH3CN · CH3CSOH und [DC-18C6](CH3CSOH)2 sowie der salzartigen Verbindungen [Cs(B-15C5)2]CH3CSS und [Cs(DB-18C6)]2S5(DMF)21)

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Adducts [DB-18C6] · CH₃CN · CH₃CSOH and [DC-18C6](CH₃CSOH)₂ as well as of the Salt-like Compounds [Cs(B-15C5)₂]CH₃CSS and [Cs(DB-18C6)]₂S₅(DMF)₂¹) The reaction products of crown ethers, cesium, and sulfur in aprotic solvents like acetonitrile and dimethylformamide strongly depend on the reaction conditions. Using CH₃CN as a solvent, sometimes neutral host-guest adducts crystallize only, e.g., [dibenzo-18C6] · CH₃CN · CH₃CSOH (monoclinic, S. G. P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 9.73(1) Å, b = 22.03(1) Å, c = 11.86(1) Å, β = 91.8(1)°) or [dicyclohexyl-18C6](CH₃CSOH)₂ (monoclinic, S. G. P2₁/n, Z = 2, a = 7.75(1) Å, b = 10.32(1) Å, c = 17.73(1) Å, β = 95.7(1)°). The monothioacetic acid, CH₃CSOH, must be regarded as the first product of the hydrolysis of CH₃CN. Furthermore, another product of this kind of hydrolysis, CH₃CSSH, is obtained too. Therefore, we also obtain the salt-like compound [Cs(benzo-15C5)₂]CH₃CSS (monoclinic, S. G. C2/c, Z = 4, a = 16.05(1) Å, b = 16.73(1) Å, c = 13.11(1) Å, β = 106.3(1)°). If the solvent DMF is used, the pentasulfide [Cs(dibenzo-18C6)]₂S₅(DMF)₂ crystallizes (monoclinic, S. G. P2₁/n, Z = 4, a = 14.79(1) Å, b = 14.24(1) Å, c = 25.74(1) Å, β = 92.7(1°. The S₅^2? anions show the cis-conformation.     

Die ersten Hydrogencarbonate mit einer trimeren [H2(CO3)3]4−-Baugruppe: Zur Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von Rb4H2(CO3)3 · H2O und K4H2(CO3)3 · 1,5 H2O

The First Hydrogencarbonates with a Trimeric [H₂(CO₃)₃]^4? Group: Preparation and Crystal Structure of Rb₄H₂(CO₃)₃ · H₂O and K₄H₂(CO₃)₃ · 1.5 H₂O Rb₄H₂(CO₃)₃ · H₂O and K₄H₂(CO₃)₃ · 1,5 H₂O were prepared by means of the reaction of (CH₃)₂CO₃ with RbOH resp. KOH in aqueous methanole. Trimer [H₂(CO₃)₃]^4?-anions were found in the crystal structure of Rb₄H₂(CO₃)₃ · H₂O (orthorhombic, Pnma (no. 62), a = 1 218.0(1) pm, b = 1 572.3(6) pm, c = 615.9(1) pm, V_EZ = 1 179.5(5) · 10⁶ pm³, Z = 4, R1(I ≥ 2σ(I)) = 0.027, wR2(I ≥ 2σ(I)) = 0.055). K₄H₂(CO₃)₃ · 1,5 H₂O crystallizes in an OD-structure. The determined superposition structure (orthorhombic, Pbam (no. 55), a = 1 161.8(1) pm, b = 597.0(1) pm, c = 383.85(3) pm, V_EZ = 266.3(1) · 10⁶ pm³, Z = 1, R1(I ≥ 2σ(I)) = 0.035, wR2(I ≥ 2σ(I)) = 0.074) can be derived from the structure of the rubidium compound. The thermal decomposition of the substances is discussed.     

Thermal decomposition of Cd(CH3COO)2·2H2O studied by a coupled TG-DTA-MS method

The thermal decomposition of cadmium acetate dihydrate in helium and in air atmosphere has been investigated by means of a coupled TG-DTA-MS method combined with X-ray diffraction analysis. Dehydration of Cd(CH₃COO)₂·2H₂O is a two-stage process with Cd(CH₃COO)₂·H₂O as intermediate. The way of Cd(CH₃COO)₂ decomposition strongly depends on the surrounding gas atmosphere and the rate of heating. CdO, acetone and CO₂ are the primary products of decomposition in air. In helium decomposition goes by two parallel and consecutive reactions in which intermediates, Cd and CdCO₃, are formed. Metallic cadmium oxidizes and cadmium carbonate decomposes giving CdO. Some of the metallic cadmium, depending on the heating rate and the concentration of oxygen, evaporates. Acetone is partially oxidized in secondary reactions with oxygen. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Über die Kristallstrukturen von CH3PF2H+AsF6− und CH3PF2H+SbF6− und eine einfache Darstellung von CH3PF2

On the Crystal Structures of CH₃PF₂H⁺AsF₆^? and CH₃PF₂H⁺SbF₆^? and a simple Method for Preparation of CH₃PF₂ A simple method for preparation of CH₃PF₂ from CH₃PCl₂ is reported. The phosphonium salts CH₃PF₂H⁺MF₆^? are obtained by the reaction of CH₃PCl₂ with superacidic systems HF/MF₅ (M = As, Sb). CH₃PF₂H⁺SbF₆^? crystallizes in the space group P1 with a = 548.4(4) pm, b = 695.5(8) pm, c = 960.2(9) pm, α = 94.68(5)°, β = 97.19(6)°, γ = 94.41(6)° and Z = 2. CH₃PF₂H⁺SbF₆^? crystallizes in P1 with a = 554.3(3), b = 724.2(4), c = 970.4(5), α = 94.73(4)°, β = 96.14(5)°, γ = 95.30(4)°.     

[Mn(H2O)2]4[HNC5H4(COO)]2[C6H2(COO)4]2·4H2O — Ein dreidimensionales Koordinationspolymer mit Gastwassermolekülen in kanalartigen Hohlräumen

[Mn(H₂O)₂]₄[HNC₅H₄(COO)]₂[C₆H₂(COO)₄]₂·4H₂O — A Three‐dimensional Coordination Polymer with Guest Water Molecules in Channel‐like Voids Single crystals of [Mn(H₂O)₂]₄[HNC₅H₄(COO)]₂[C₆H₂(COO)₄]₂·4H₂O have been prepared in aqueous solution at 55 °C. Space group P1¯ (no. 2), a = 999.7(2), b = 1314.4(2), c = 1645.8(2) pm, α = 101.096(8)°, β = 92.796(14)°, γ = 96.03(2)°, V = 2.1053(5) nm³, Z = 2. There are four unique Mn²⁺ which are coordinated in a distorted, octahedral manner by two water molecules, three oxygen atoms of the pyromellitate anions and one oxygen atom of isonicotinic acid (Mn—O 208.6(2) — 227.3(3) pm). The connection of Mn²⁺ and [C₆H₂(COO)₄]^4— yields a three‐dimensional coordination polymer with two different, channel‐like voids extending parallel to [110]. The first channel accomodates water molecules, the second channel is filled by isonicotinic acid molecules. Thermogravimetric analysis in air revealed that the loss of water of crystallisation occurs in two steps between 97 and 200 °C. The dehydrated sample was stable between 200 and 340 °C. Further decomposition yielded Mn₃O₄.