cis-(Dimethyl sulfoxide-κO)[N′-(3-eth­oxy-2-oxidobenzyl­idene-κO)-2-hy­droxy­benzohydrazidato-κ2 N′,O]dioxido­molybdenum(VI) [Mo(C16H14N2O4)O2(C2H6OS)]
2011

Study of a Molybdenum Complex with a Schiff Base Ligand

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Ngan Ngui Khiong, Lo Kong Mun, Richard Wong Chee Seng

Primary Institution: University of Malaya

Conclusion

The study successfully characterized a new molybdenum complex with a distorted octahedral geometry.

Supporting Evidence

  • The coordination geometry at the MoVI atom is distorted octahedral.
  • The study involved the synthesis of a new molybdenum complex.
  • The compound was characterized using X-ray crystallography.

Takeaway

Scientists created a new type of molybdenum compound that has a special shape and bonds with other molecules in a unique way.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized through a condensation reaction and characterized using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811020290

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