Metal-Organic Papers {6,6′-Dimethoxy-2,2′-[ethane-1,2-diylbis(nitrilomethanylylidene)]diphenolato}nickel(II) dimethylformamide monosolvate [Ni(C18H18N2O4)]·C3H7NO
2011
Nickel Complex with Dimethylformamide
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Author Information
Author(s): Ayikoé Kouassi, Butcher Ray J., Gultneh Yilma
Primary Institution: Department of Chemistry, Howard University
Conclusion
The study presents a nickel(II) complex with a specific coordination environment and intermolecular interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The nickel atom is in a square-planar coordination environment.
- The complex forms parallel stacks with specific distances between nickel atoms.
- Weak intermolecular interactions were observed in the crystal structure.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special nickel compound that has a unique shape and sticks together in a certain way.
Methodology
The ligand was synthesized and then reacted with nickel chloride to form the complex, which was crystallized from dimethylformamide.
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