Quasi single-crystalline transformation of porous frameworks accompanied by interlayer rearrangements of hydrogen bonds

Quasi single-crystal-to-single-crystal transformation of a hydrogen-bonded organic framework (HOF) was accurately revealed and the mechanism was proposed. Interestingly, Br/pi interaction allows a snapshot of the intermediate phase of the crystal structure to be solved.

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The quasi single-crystal-to-single-crystal transformation of a hydrogen-bonded organic framework (HOF) was accurately revealed in this study, with the proposed mechanism indicating the involvement of Br/π interaction. This interaction allowed for the successful resolution of the intermediate phase of the crystal structure.