Bis[2-(cyclopentyliminomethyl)-4-nitrophenolato-κ2N2,O]cobalt(II)
2011
Cobalt(II) Complex with Schiff Base Ligands
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Xu Mai, Wei Yi-Jun, Wang Feng-Wu
Primary Institution: Huainan Normal College
Conclusion
The study reports the structure of a cobalt(II) complex with Schiff base ligands, revealing a distorted tetrahedral geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The cobalt(II) ion is coordinated by two N and two O atoms from two Schiff base ligands.
- The cyclopentyl ring in the ligand is disordered over two conformations.
- The study provides crystallographic data for the cobalt complex.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special cobalt compound using two types of molecules that help it hold onto metal. They found that the shape of the compound is a bit squished.
Methodology
The complex was synthesized by stirring specific amounts of 5-nitrosalicylaldehyde, cyclopentylamine, and cobalt(II) acetate in methanol, followed by crystallization.
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