Triclinic modification of tetrakis(triethylammonium) dihydrogenodecavanadate(V) (C6H16N)4[H2V10O28]
2011
New Form of Tetrakis(triethylammonium) Dihydrogenodecavanadate(V)
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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.
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