Triclinic modification of tetra­kis­(triethyl­ammonium) dihydrogeno­deca­vanadate(V) (C6H16N)4[H2V10O28]
2011

New Form of Tetra­kis­(triethyl­ammonium) Dihydrogeno­decavanadate(V)

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Seik Weng Ng

Primary Institution: University of Malaya

Conclusion

The study presents a new triclinic modification of a polyoxometallate compound with specific structural characteristics.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound features oxygen atoms engaged in bridging of adjacent vanadium atoms.
  • Two anions are linked by hydroxyl units to form a dimer.
  • The cation is disordered over two positions in the asymmetric unit.

Takeaway

Scientists discovered a new version of a chemical compound that has a special structure, which helps us understand how these compounds can be formed.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by reacting triethylammonium D,L-aminopropionate, salicylaldehyde, and vanadyl(IV) sulfate in methanol, followed by crystallization.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811019696

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