Metal-Organic Papers
2011
Synthesis of a New Schiff Base Zinc(II) Complex
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Author Information
Author(s): Huang Hong-Wei
Primary Institution: Yichun University
Conclusion
The study successfully synthesized a new Schiff base zinc(II) complex with a distorted square-pyramidal geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The zinc atom in the complex is five-coordinated, forming a distorted square-pyramidal geometry.
- The dihedral angle between the benzene and pyridine rings is 22.9°.
- Centrosymmetrically related molecules are linked through intermolecular hydrogen bonds to form dimers.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new compound using zinc and some special chemicals, and it has a unique shape.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by mixing equimolar quantities of 5-chlorosalicylaldehyde, 2-aminomethylpyridine, and zinc iodide in methanol and refluxing for 30 minutes.
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