Poly[(μ3-benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylato-κ3O1:O3:O5)(μ2-2-methylimidazolato-κ2N:N′)tris(2-methylimidazole-κN)dizinc(II)] [Zn2(C9H3O6)(C4H5N2)(C4H6N2)3]
2011
New Metal-Organic Compound with Zinc
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Maniam Palanikumar, Stock Norbert
Primary Institution: Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
Conclusion
The study successfully synthesized a new metal-organic compound using zinc ions and specific organic ligands, resulting in a layered crystal structure.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound was formed through a hydrothermal reaction.
- Zinc ions were coordinated by nitrogen and oxygen atoms from the ligands.
- The resulting structure is layered and three-dimensional.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new material using zinc and special organic molecules, which stacked together in layers to form a solid structure.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a hydrothermal reaction involving zinc nitrate, trisodium benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate, and 2-methylimidazole.
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