Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel Layered Vanadate with 1,4-Diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane as the Structure-Directing Agent: (C6H14N2)V6O14·H2O

The first hydrothermal synthesis and crystal structure of a novel organically templated layered vanadium oxide is described; the structural units of (C6H14N2)V6O14 are comprised of a unique arrangement of VO5 square pyramids and VO4 tetrahedra that are interconnected to form highly puckered sheets that are separated by diazabicyclooctane cations which act as the template in the synthesis.