Aqua(2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline-κ2N,N′)(formato-κ2O,O′)(formato-κO)cobalt(II) monohydrate [Co(HCO2)2(C14H12N2)(H2O)]·H2O
2011
Cobalt(II) Complex with 2,9-Dimethyl-1,10-Phenanthroline and Formic Acid
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ni Sheng-Liang, Xia Ping, Cao Feng
Primary Institution: Huzhou Teachers College
Hypothesis
The study investigates the self-assembly of CoII ions with 2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline and formic acid to form a complex.
Conclusion
The complex [Co(HCO2)2(C14H12N2)(H2O)]·H2O was successfully synthesized and characterized.
Supporting Evidence
- The cobalt ion is coordinated by two nitrogen atoms and four oxygen atoms.
- The complex exhibits a distorted octahedral geometry.
- Hydrogen bonds connect the molecules into chains and layers.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special cobalt compound using some chemicals, and it has a unique structure that could be useful for various applications.
Methodology
The complex was synthesized through the dropwise addition of Na2CO3 to a CoCl2 solution, followed by the addition of 2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline and formic acid.
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