N-Methyl-N′-[1-(pyridin-2-yl)ethylidene]ethane-1,2-diamine-κ3N,N′,N′′}bis(thiocyanato-κN)zinc(II) [Zn(NCS)2(C10H15N3)]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Zinc Complex
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Li Xian-Wen
Primary Institution: Minjiang University
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a zinc(II) complex with a distorted trigonal-bipyramidal geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The zinc atom in the complex is five-coordinated by three nitrogen atoms from the ligand and two from thiocyanate anions.
- The structure exhibits a distorted trigonal-bipyramidal coordination geometry.
- The side chain of the ligand is disordered over two sets of sites.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special zinc compound and looked at its structure to understand how it is built.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from equimolar quantities of specific reagents and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website