Tricyclohexyl(3,5-dibromo-2-hydroxybenzoato-κO)tin(IV)
2011
Structure of Tricyclohexyl(3,5-dibromo-2-hydroxybenzoato-κO)tin(IV)
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Liu Xi-Cheng, Jiang Wen-Tao, Shan Peng-Cheng, Ding Wen-Chao
Primary Institution: Qufu Normal University
Conclusion
The study describes the structure of a new organotin compound with a distorted tetrahedral geometry around the tin atom.
Supporting Evidence
- The Sn atom in the compound exhibits a distorted tetrahedral geometry.
- The study provides detailed bond lengths and angles around the Sn atom.
- An intramolecular hydrogen bond was identified between the carboxyl O atom and the phenolic hydroxy group.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a new chemical compound that contains tin and found that its shape is a bit squished, like a tetrahedron that isn't quite perfect.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing tricyclohexyltin hydroxide and 2-hydroxy-3,5-dibromobenzoic acid in toluene, followed by recrystallization.
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