N′-(3-Meth­oxy-2-oxidobenzyl­idene-κO2)benzohydrazidato-κ2N′,O]tris­(pyridine-κN)cobalt(III) perchlorate
2011

Synthesis and Structure of a Cobalt(III) Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Yu Gui-Miao, Yang Xiu-Yun, Wang Yuan, Xiao Ya-Juan, Li Yun-Hui

Primary Institution: Changchun University of Science and Technology

Conclusion

The study successfully synthesized and characterized a cobalt(III) compound with a distorted octahedral geometry.

Supporting Evidence

  • The cobalt(III) ion is coordinated by three pyridine molecules and one Schiff base ligand.
  • The compound exhibits a distorted octahedral coordination environment.
  • Previous studies have reported similar mononuclear compounds.

Takeaway

The researchers made a new cobalt compound that has a special shape, which could be useful for future studies.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by mixing cobalt(II) perchlorate with a specific ligand in methanol and pyridine, followed by slow evaporation to obtain crystals.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811004715

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