catena-Poly[[tribenzyl­tin(IV)]-μ-4-formyl-2-meth­oxy-6-nitro­phenolato-κ2 O1:O4] [Sn(C7H7)3(C8H6NO5)]
2011

Structure of a New Organotin Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Keng Thy Chun, Lo Kong Mun, Ng Seik Weng

Primary Institution: University of Malaya

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a new organotin compound, revealing its unique bonding and geometric properties.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound links adjacent triorganotin(IV) cations into linear chains.
  • The SnIV atom is displaced out of the C3Sn girdle, indicating a distortion in geometry.
  • Few examples of triorganotin systems with similar bonding have been reported.

Takeaway

Scientists discovered a new type of organotin compound that has a special structure, helping us understand how these materials work.

Methodology

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

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811016436

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