catena-Poly[zinc(II)-bis­[μ2-3-(3-pyrid­yl)­benzoato]-κ2 O:N;κ2 N:O] [Zn(C12H8NO2)2]
2011

Structure of a Zinc Complex with 3-(3-Pyridyl)benzoate

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Tang Long, Wu Ya-Pan, Fu Feng, Hou Xiang-Yang, Wei Qing-Bo

Primary Institution: Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Reaction Engineering, Yan’an University

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a zinc complex that forms a one-dimensional chain through ligand bridging.

Supporting Evidence

  • The zinc ions are connected by 3-(pyridin-3-yl)benzoate ligands.
  • The structure features a distorted tetrahedral environment around the zinc cation.
  • The separation between adjacent zinc cations is 8.807 Å.

Takeaway

The researchers made a special zinc compound that links together in a long chain, kind of like a train made of blocks.

Methodology

The compound was prepared using a hydrothermal method and characterized using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811021404

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