1,1′-Di-tert-butyl-2,2′,3,3′,4,4′,5,5′-octa­ethyl-1,1′-bis­tannole [Sn2(C4H9)2(C12H20)2]
2011

Structure of a New Bis(1,1-stannole) Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Kuwabara Takuya, Saito Masaichi

Primary Institution: Saitama University

Conclusion

The study reveals the molecular structure of a novel bis(1,1-stannole) compound with specific geometric features.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound has two planar five-membered rings with C–C bond alternations.
  • It is centrosymmetric with an inversion center in the middle of the Sn–Sn bond.
  • The Sn–Sn bond length is within the normal range for corresponding single bonds.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a new chemical compound made of tin and carbon, and they found out how its atoms are arranged.

Methodology

X-ray diffraction analysis was used to determine the molecular structure of the compound.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811022951

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