Di-μ2-methanolato-bis(μ-4-methyl-5-sulfanylidene-4,5-dihydro-1H-1,2,4-triazolido-κ2N1:N2)di-μ3-oxido-tetrakis[dibutyltin(IV)] [Sn4(C4H9)8(C3H4N3S)2(CH3O)2O2]
2011
Study of a New Metal-Organic Compound
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Najafi Ezzatollah, Amini Mostafa M., Ng Seik Weng
Primary Institution: Shahid Beheshti University
Conclusion
The study successfully characterized a new tetra-nuclear metal-organic compound with specific structural features.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound features a three-rung-staircase Sn4O4 core.
- Two independent SnIV atoms are bridged by a triazolide group.
- The negatively charged N atom binds to the terminal Sn atom at a shorter distance.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new compound made of tin and other elements, and they figured out how its atoms are arranged.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using dibutyltin diisothiocyanate, 4-methyl-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiol, and 1,10-phenanthroline in dry methanol at 333 K.
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