Synthesis of an Interrupted AST-Type Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework

Summary of main observation and conclusion Presented here is a new interrupted AST-type zeolitic imidazolate framework, Zn-5(OH)(dmbim)(9)(H2O)center dot 4(DMF) (1) with cub and interrupted ast cages, which exhibits permanent porosity, high hydrophobicity and strong solid-state photoluminescent properties. More importantly, structural ordered DMF molecules are firmly confined in the -ast cage by strong host-guest interactions.