title: Poly[μ(3)-β-alanine-aqua-μ(4)-sulfato-dilithium].
abstract: The title compound, [Li(2)(SO(4))(C(3)H(7)NO(2))(H(2)O)](n), is a coordination polymer in which the β-alanine residues remain in the zwitterionic form. The crystal structure consists of corrugated sheets of [LiO(4)] and [SO(4)] tetra-hedra parallel to (010) with the β-alanine mol-ecules located between the sheets. The two independent Li(+) cations are four-coordinated by O atoms in a distorted tetra-hedral geometry. The crystal structure is formed by stacking of alternate organic and inorganic layers along the a axis. The crystal structure is further stabilized by N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
authors.forename: M Daniel
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Sweetlin
authors.forename: Shibu M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Eapen
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Perumal
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ramalingom