Metal-Organic Papers(meso-5,5,7,12,12,14-Hexamethyl-1,4,8,11-tetra­aza­cyclo­tetra­deca­ne)nickel(II) bis­[O,O′-bis­(4-methyl­phen­yl) thio­phosphate]
2011

Structure of a Nickel Complex with a Macrocyclic Ligand

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Xiang Yang-Guang, Xie Bin, Zou Li-Ke, Feng Jian-Shen, Lai Chuan

Primary Institution: Sichuan University of Science and Engineering

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a nickel complex with a macrocyclic ligand, revealing its coordination geometry and hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The nickel ion is coordinated by four nitrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms.
  • The complex exhibits a slightly distorted octahedral geometry.
  • Intramolecular hydrogen bonding is observed between the ligand and the anion.

Takeaway

The researchers made a special nickel compound that has a unique shape and bonds in a specific way, which helps us understand how these types of compounds work.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and characterized using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536810051184

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