Bis[2,6-bis(2-methoxyphenyl)pyridinium] di-μ-bromido-bis[dibromidocuprate(II)] (C19H18NO2)2[Cu2Br6]
2011
Synthesis of a Copper(II) Complex with a Pyridine Derivative
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Sangtrirutnugul Preeyanuch, Haesuwannakij Setsiri, Sooksimuang Thanasat, Prabpai Samran, Kongsaeree Palangpon
Primary Institution: Mahidol University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the synthesis of a copper(II) complex using 2,6-bis(2-methoxyphenyl)pyridine.
Conclusion
The synthesis unexpectedly yielded an ionic complex instead of the intended copper(II) complex.
Supporting Evidence
- The synthesis was performed at room temperature for 3 hours.
- Single crystals were obtained from slow evaporation of the reaction solution.
- The resulting compound features intramolecular hydrogen bonds.
- The hexabromidodicuprate(II) dianion has a distorted tetrahedral geometry.
Takeaway
The researchers tried to make a copper compound but ended up with a different type of compound instead.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from a reaction of CuBr2 and 2,6-bis(2-methoxyphenyl)pyridine in dichloromethane at room temperature.
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