Diaquabis(1H-imidazole-4-carboxylato-κ2N3,O)zinc [Zn(C4H3N2O2)2(H2O)2]
2011
New Zinc Coordination Polymer with Imidazole-4-Carboxylate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Shuai Wenlin, Cai Songliang, Zheng Shengrun
Primary Institution: Guangdong Test Center for Green Labelling
Hypothesis
The study investigates the structure of a new zinc coordination polymer based on imidazole-4-carboxylate.
Conclusion
The new zinc coordination polymer exhibits a distorted octahedral geometry and forms a three-dimensional supramolecular network.
Supporting Evidence
- The zinc ion in the compound is coordinated by two imidazole-4-carboxylate ligands and two water molecules.
- The crystal structure shows hydrogen bonding that links the molecules into a three-dimensional network.
- Intermolecular interactions between imidazole rings were observed.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new type of zinc compound that has a special shape and connects in a unique way, like building blocks.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by mixing zinc chloride and imidazole-4-carboxylic acid in a specific solvent and heating it under pressure.
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