A dinuclear zinc complex with (E)-4-dimethyl­amino-N′-(2-hy­droxy­benzyl­idene)benzohydrazide [Zn2(C16H16N3O2)2(CHO2)2]
2011

A Dinuclear Zinc Complex with a Schiff Base Ligand

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Ma Jie, Fan Wei-Zhen, Lin Li-Rong

Primary Institution: Xiamen University

Hypothesis

The study investigates the synthesis and crystal structure of a dinuclear zinc complex with a specific Schiff base ligand.

Conclusion

The synthesized dinuclear zinc complex exhibits a stable crystal structure characterized by specific coordination and hydrogen bonding.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound consists of two zinc cations and two Schiff base ligands.
  • Crystal packing is stabilized by intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
  • The synthesis involved heating a mixture of specific chemicals in a sealed autoclave.

Takeaway

Scientists made a special zinc compound that has two zinc atoms and a unique structure, which could be useful for making new materials.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using solvothermal methods and characterized through X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811014462

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