Metal-Organic Papers(2-{[2-(2-Aminoethylamino)ethylimino]methyl}phenolato-κ4 O,N′,N′′,N′′′)copper(II) perchlorate [Cu(C11H16N3O)]ClO4
2011
Copper(II) Complex with Schiff Base Ligands
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Dieng Moussa, Barry Aliou Hamady, Gaye Mohamed, Sall Abdou Salam, Pérez-Lourido Paulo, Valencia-Matarranz Laura
Primary Institution: Université Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal
Conclusion
The study presents a copper(II) complex with Schiff base ligands that exhibits square-planar geometry and intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The asymmetric unit consists of two CuII ions coordinated by Schiff base ligands and two perchlorate anions.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds involving NH groups as donors and O atoms of perchlorate anions as acceptors are observed.
- The Cu–O and Cu–N bond lengths indicate a square-planar geometry around the copper(II) ion.
Takeaway
Scientists created a special copper compound that has a specific shape and can form bonds with other molecules, which is important for understanding how these materials work.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing diethylenetriamine and salicylaldehyde, followed by the addition of copper perchlorate, leading to the formation of blue crystals for X-ray analysis.
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