Metal-Organic Papers: Propane-1,2-diaminium bis­(pyridine-2,6-dicarboxyl­ato-κ3O2,N,O6)cadmate dihydrate
2011

New Cadmium Complex with Propane-1,2-diamine and Pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic Acid

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Aghabozorg Hossein, Khazaie Zeynab, Agah Ali Akbar, Saemi Maryam, Notash Behrouz

Primary Institution: Tarbiat Moallem University

Conclusion

The study successfully synthesized a new cadmium complex with specific structural characteristics.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound was formed in a 1:1:2 molar ratio of the reactants.
  • The cadmium ion is coordinated by four oxygen and two nitrogen atoms.
  • The structure includes several types of hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new compound using cadmium and some special chemicals, and they found out how it looks at a tiny level.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by mixing cadmium nitrate dihydrate, propane-1,2-diamine, and pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid in an aqueous solution.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S160053681102438X

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