Metal-Organic Papers
2011
New Cadmium Coordination Compound with Dithiolato Ligand
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Chen Hong-Yu, Xia Guang-Ming, Zhang Zhen-Wei, Li Ping
Primary Institution: TaiShan Medical University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the synthesis and characterization of a new Cd(II) coordination compound of dtcroc.
Conclusion
The compound exhibits a distorted tetrahedral coordination conformation around the Cd(II) ion.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound contains two disordered tetrabutylammonium cations and a complex [Cd(C5O3S2)2]2− anion.
- The crystal packing is stabilized by weak hydrogen-bond interactions.
- The dihedral angle between the least-squares planes of the ten-atom sulfur-substituted croconate groups is 84.10°.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new compound using cadmium and a special ligand, and they found that it has a unique shape.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by mixing K2dtcroc with Cd(NO3)4H2O in water, followed by recrystallization.
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