Metal-Organic Papers {2-Morpholino-N-[1-(2-pyridyl)ethylidene]ethanamine-κ3 N,N′,N′′}bis(thiocyanato-κN)zinc(II) [Zn(NCS)2(C13H19N3O)]
2011
Zinc Complex with Schiff Base and Thiocyanate Ligands
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Suleiman Gwaram Nura, Ikmal Hisham Nurul Azimah, Khaledi Hamid, Mohd Ali Hapipah
Primary Institution: Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Conclusion
The study presents a mixed-ligand zinc(II) complex with a distorted square-pyramidal geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound features two crystallographically independent molecules.
- The zinc ion is five-coordinated by a tridentate Schiff base and two thiocyanate ligands.
- The study observed intermolecular hydrogen bonds stabilizing the crystal structure.
Takeaway
Scientists created a special zinc compound using two different types of molecules, and they found that the shape of the zinc was a bit squished.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing a mixture of 2-acetylpyridine and 4-(2-aminoethyl)morpholine with zinc(II) acetate and sodium thiocyanate.
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