Di-μ2-methanolato-bis(μ-4-methyl-5-sulfanylidene-4,5-dihydro-1H-1,2,4-triazolido-κ2N1:N2)di-μ3-oxido-tetrakis[dimethyltin(IV)] [Sn4(CH3)8(C3H4N3S)2(CH3O)2O2]
2011
Study of a New Distannoxane Compound
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Author Information
Author(s): Najafi Ezzatollah, Amini Mostafa M., Ng Seik Weng
Primary Institution: Shahid Beheshti University
Hypothesis
The synthesis of a new distannoxane compound was attempted using specific reactants.
Conclusion
The study successfully synthesized a distannoxane compound featuring a unique molecular structure.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound features a three-rung-staircase Sn4O4 core.
- The negatively charged N atom binds to the terminal Sn atom at a shorter distance than the neutral N atom.
- The study provides insights into the formation of distannoxanes with bridging triazolides.
Takeaway
The researchers tried to make a new chemical compound and ended up creating a different one that has interesting properties.
Methodology
The synthesis involved mixing dimethyltin diisothiocyanate, 4-methyl-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiol, and 1,10-phenanthroline in dry methanol at 333 K.
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