cis-Bis[1,1-dibenzyl-3-(furan-2-ylcarbonyl)thioureato-κ2 O,S]copper(II) [Cu(C20H17N2O2S)2]
2011
Copper Complex with Furan-2-ylcarbonyl Thiourea
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Pérez Hiram, da Silva Cecilia C. P., Plutín Ana M., de Simone Carlos A., Ellena Javier
Primary Institution: Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la Habana, Habana 10400, Cuba
Conclusion
The study presents a copper(II) complex with a distorted square-planar geometry, revealing insights into its coordination behavior.
Supporting Evidence
- The copper atom is coordinated by sulfur and oxygen atoms from two ligands.
- The bond lengths of the complex are consistent with those found in similar structures.
- The dihedral angle between the chelating rings indicates a significant distortion from square planar geometry.
Takeaway
Scientists created a special copper compound using a specific chemical, and they found that its shape is a bit twisted instead of perfectly flat.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by reacting furoyl chloride with KSCN and dibenzylamine, followed by crystallization from a chloroform/dichloromethane solution.
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