ZIF-8 is formed through coordination between Zn²⁺ centers and 2-methylimidazolate linkers. The metal–linker connectivity produces a three-dimensional porous framework with a zeolite-like topology. The strong Zn–imidazolate coordination contributes to the comparatively high thermal and chemical stability for a porous coordination material.

The framework contains interconnected microporous cavities. This combination of high internal surface area, molecular-scale pore openings and tunable surface chemistry is responsible for much of ZIF-8's technological interest.

ZIF-8 (CAS No.59061-53-9) is one of the best-established and most extensively investigated members of the ZIF family. Its combination of a zeolite-like porous architecture, high accessible surface area, molecular-sieving capability and comparatively strong framework stability makes it particularly relevant to adsorption, gas separation, membrane technology, sensing and heterogeneous catalysis.

Major Uses of ZIF-8

Gas adsorption and separation

Membranes

Catalysis and catalyst support

Chemical and environmental sensing

Adsorption of pollutants

Main Specification

BET surface area：>1190 m2 g-1

Total pore volume：>0.55 cm3 g-1

Pore-size distribution：＜4 nm

Particle size：300-600 nm（cubic shape）

PXRD is available

Product:MOF, ZIF-8, CAS No.59061-53-9