Initially, 0.3 g of Zn(NO3)2•6H2O was dissolved in 11.3 g of methanol. Subsequently, 0.66 g of 2-methylimidazole and another 11.3 g of methanol were added to the zinc-based solution. After a reaction time of 12 h, the gel formed in the solution was centrifuged at 8000 RPM to separate the crystals. The crystals were then washed three times with methanol. The washed crystals were dried at 75 °C overnight. X-ray diffraction results of the obtained material are presented in Fig. .