A Multifunctional Metal–Organic Open Framework with a bcu Topology Constructed from Undecanuclear Clusters

Flexible ligands afford large pores: A novel metal–organic framework constructed from cadmium carboxylate cluster secondary building units and formic acid bridging molecules is reported (see picture). This highly porous material displays rare body-centered cubic topology, as well as good sorption characteristics and optoelectronic properties.