Metal-Organic Papers Propane-1,2-diaminium bis­(pyridine-2,6-dicarboxyl­ato-κ3O2,N,O6)cuprate(II) tetra­hydrate
2011

Crystal Structure of a Cuprate Compound

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Author Information

Author(s): Aghabozorg Hossein, Agah Ali Akbar, Notash Behrouz, Mirzaei Masoud

Primary Institution: Faculty of Chemistry, Tarbiat Moallem University

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a cuprate compound with specific coordination and bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The CuII atom is six-coordinated in a distorted octahedral geometry.
  • Intermolecular hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions were observed in the crystal.
  • C=O···π interactions between carbonyl groups and pyridine rings were also noted.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a special compound that contains copper and found out how its atoms are arranged and connected.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by mixing specific chemicals in water and allowing it to crystallize.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811024378

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