Tetraaquabis[2-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1,3-benzoxazol-3-yl)acetato]zinc [Zn(C9H6NO4)2(H2O)4]
2011
Zinc Complex with Water Molecules
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ashurov Jamshid, Karimova Gavhar, Mukhamedov Nasir, Parpiev Nusrat A., Ibragimov Bakhtijar
Primary Institution: Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan
Conclusion
The study reveals the crystal structure of a zinc complex that is octahedrally coordinated by water molecules and ligands, forming hydrogen-bonded sheets.
Supporting Evidence
- The zinc ion is located on an inversion center and is octahedrally coordinated.
- The structure features strong hydrogen bonds between water molecules and ligand oxygen atoms.
- Pleated sheets are formed in the crystal structure due to hydrogen bonding.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a zinc compound that has water molecules attached to it, and they found that these molecules help form a special structure.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by mixing 2-benzoxazolinon-3-yl-acetate acid with zinc chloride in ethanol and water, followed by slow evaporation to obtain crystals for X-ray analysis.
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