The complex {[Co(4,4′-bpy)(H2O)4](Fum)·4H2O}n(where 4,4′-bpy = 4,4′-bipyridine and Fum = fumarate) was synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction. The complex consists of one-dimensional chains containing cobalt(II) ions bridged by 4,4′-bpy molecules. The six-coordination of Co2+ is achieved by means of four water molecules. The fumarate is not coordinated to cobalt ion while it forms hydrogen bonds with coordinated and non-coordinated water molecules and extends the structure into three-dimensional hydrogen bonding network. CCDC: 190488.
