Metal-Organic Papers
2011

Crystal Structure of a Strontium(II) Complex with 2-Fluorobenzoate

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Jin Zhu-Nian

Primary Institution: Jinhua College of Profession and Technology

Hypothesis

The study investigates the synthesis and crystal structure of a one-dimensional chain strontium(II) complex with 2-fluorobenzoate ligands.

Conclusion

The crystal structure reveals a one-dimensional chain structure formed by strontium coordinated with 2-fluorobenzoate ligands and water molecules.

Supporting Evidence

  • The SrII atom is coordinated by six O atoms and one F atom from four 2-fluoro­benzoate ligands and two water molecules.
  • The polymeric chains are connected via O—H⋯O hydrogen bonds into a two-dimensional supramolecular structure.

Takeaway

The researchers made a new type of crystal using strontium and a special chemical, and they found that it forms long chains.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by mixing strontium carbonate with 2-fluorobenzoic acid and 2,2'-bipyridine, followed by heating in a Teflon-lined autoclave.

Limitations

The study focuses only on one specific type of strontium complex and does not explore other potential structures.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811008397

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