Di-μ-thiocyanato-κ2N:S;κ2S:N-bis({2-morpholino-N-[1-(2-pyridyl)ethylidene]ethanamine-κ3N,N′,N′′}(thiocyanato-κN)cadmium) [Cd2(NCS)4(C13H19N3O)2]
2011
Cadmium(II) Complex with Thiocyanate and Schiff Base
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Author Information
Author(s): Suleiman Gwaram Nura, Ikmal Hisham Nurul Azimah, Khaledi Hamid, Mohd Ali Hapipah
Primary Institution: University of Malaya
Conclusion
The study presents a dinuclear cadmium(II) complex with a distorted octahedral geometry and specific bridging ligands.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound features two cadmium ions linked by thiocyanate ligands.
- The structure exhibits a distorted octahedral geometry around each cadmium atom.
- The molecules form infinite chains in the crystal structure through π-π interactions.
Takeaway
Scientists created a special compound using cadmium and other chemicals, and they found it has a unique shape.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing a mixture of 2-acetylpyridine, morpholine, cadmium(II) acetate, and sodium thiocyanate in ethanol.
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