Hexa-μ2-chlorido-μ4-oxido-tetrakis[(3-methyl-5-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-κN2)copper(II)] [Cu4Cl6O(C10H10N2)4]
2011
New Copper Complex with Chloride and Pyrazole Ligands
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): He Hongshan
Primary Institution: South Dakota State University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the formation of a new copper complex when 5-methyl-3-phenylpyrazole reacts with copper chloride.
Conclusion
The new copper complex features a unique structure with four copper atoms bridged by six chloride ions and coordinated by pyrazole ligands.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound contains four CuII atoms bridged by six chloride anions.
- Each CuII atom is coordinated by a pyrazole ligand and chloride ions.
- The geometry around each CuII atom is distorted trigonal–bipyramidal.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new type of copper compound using special chemicals, and it has a unique shape that helps hold the copper atoms together.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by dissolving 5-methyl-3-phenylpyrazole in dichloromethane and adding copper(II) chloride dihydrate, followed by filtration and crystallization.
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