Two coordination compounds, namely ([Zn-2(bptc)(DMF)(2)(H2O)]center dot DMF center dot H2O}(n) (1) and ([Zn(bte)(bptc)(0.5)]DMF center dot 0.5H(2)O}(n) (2) (bte=bis (1,2,4-triazol-l-ybethane, H(4)bptc=bipheny1-3,3',5,5'-tetracarboxylic acid), have been synthesized and structurally characterized. 1 features a 3D framework with PtS-type topology, in which each binuclear second-building-unit (SBU){Zn-2(O2CR)(4)} is linked to four biphenyl connectors (and vice versa). 2 is 2D layers, which are interconnected by weak C-H center dot center dot center dot O interactions to lead to 3D supramolecular framework. The thermal stability, and fluorescent emission of the two complexes have also been discussed. CCDC:1018691, 1; 1018790, 2.