Metal-Organic Papers(2-{[2-(2-Amino­ethyl­amino)­eth­yl]imino­meth­yl}phenolato)nickel(II) chloride dihydrate [Ni(C11H16N3O)]Cl·2H2O
2011

Study of a Nickel(II) Complex with a Schiff Base Ligand

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Wang Dong'e

Primary Institution: Kashgar Teachers College

Conclusion

The nickel(II) complex exhibits a distorted square-planar coordination environment and forms a two-dimensional network through hydrogen bonding.

Supporting Evidence

  • The nickel(II) ion is coordinated in a distorted square-planar environment.
  • The crystal structure is stabilized by intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
  • The study provides insights into the synthesis of metal-organic complexes.

Takeaway

The researchers made a new nickel compound that has a special shape and sticks together in a unique way using tiny connections called hydrogen bonds.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by dissolving nickel chloride, salicylaldehyde, and diethylenetriamine in a solvent mixture, followed by slow diffusion of diethyl ether.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536810050026

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