Pyridine, 4,4'-[(2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-1,4-phenylene)di-2,1-ethynediyl]bis-

1,4-Bis(4''-pyridylethynyl)durene is used in preparation of Zinc Tetra(carboxyphenyl)dibromobenzene MOF''s with Dipyridyl pillars inserted in the paddlewheel structures through solvent-assisted linker exchange.Also, used in preparation and reactant for preparation of Copper Zinc Phenanthrolinylethynylphenylporphyrin Nitrogenous spacer complexes.