catena-Poly[[[(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole)copper(II)]-μ-{N-[1-(2-oxidophenyl)ethylidene]-l-valinato}] methanol monosolvate]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Copper(II) Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Zhao Gan-Qing, Li Xu-Dong, Han Yong-Jun, Xue Ling-Wei, Peng Qin-Long
Primary Institution: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Pingdingshan University, Pingdingshan, People’s Republic of China
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a copper(II) complex with specific coordination geometry and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The asymmetric unit contains two complex molecules and two solvent molecules.
- Each CuII ion is in a distorted square-pyramidal coordination.
- The crystal structure is stabilized by intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special copper compound to see how its atoms are arranged, and they found some interesting connections between them.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using L-valine, potassium hydroxide, 2-hydroxyacetophenone, copper(II) acetate monohydrate, and 3,5-dimethylpyrazole in methanol, followed by crystallization.
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