Synthesis and crystal structure of sodium (ethane-1,2-di­yl)bis­[(3-meth­oxy­prop­yl)phosphinodi­thiol­ate] octa­hydrate
2024

Synthesis and crystal structure of a sodium phosphinodithiol compound

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Author Information

Author(s): Nell Bryan P., Tyler David R., Zakharov Lev N., Johnston Dean H.

Primary Institution: Ripon College

Conclusion

The study presents the synthesis and crystal structure of a new sodium phosphinodithiol compound, revealing its unique structural features.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound crystallizes in a triclinic space group.
  • It features a unique arrangement of sodium ions and water molecules that form chains.
  • The study provides insights into the bonding and structural characteristics of the compound.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new compound that includes sodium and a special type of phosphorus and sulfur. They looked at its structure to understand how it is built.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by reacting a copper complex with sodium hydrosulfide in ethanol, followed by crystallization.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S2056989024009642

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