Bis[4-(2-hydroxybenzylideneamino)benzoato-κO1]tetrakis(methanol-κO)cadmium [Cd(C14H10NO3)2(CH4O)4]
2011
Structure of a Cadmium Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Ying, Wang Xia, Li Yu-Xian, Yang Huai-Xia, Liu Yan-Ju
Primary Institution: Zhengzhou University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the synthesis and structure of a cadmium complex with Schiff base ligands.
Conclusion
The cadmium complex exhibits a distorted octahedral coordination and a layered crystal structure stabilized by hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The cadmium ion is coordinated by two carboxylate oxygen atoms and four methanol molecules.
- The crystal structure features both intramolecular and intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
- The dihedral angle between the phenyl ring and the benzylidenimino moiety is 23.4°.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special cadmium compound that has a unique shape and sticks together in layers, kind of like a stack of pancakes.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by mixing N-(4-carboxyphenyl)salicylideneimine with cadmium chloride in methanol and allowing it to crystallize.
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