1-(2,5-Dimethylphenyl)piperazine-1,4-diium tetrachloridozincate monohydrate
2011
Crystal Structure of a Zinc Complex with Piperazine
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Kefi Riadh, Lefebvre Frédéric, Zeller Matthias, Ben Nasr Cherif
Primary Institution: Laboratoire de Chimie des Matériaux, Faculté des Sciences de Bizerte, Tunisia
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a zinc complex that features unique hydrogen bonding interactions and a slightly distorted tetrahedral configuration.
Supporting Evidence
- The crystal structure is stabilized by various hydrogen bonds.
- The zinc atom exhibits a slightly distorted tetrahedral coordination.
- The compound was synthesized through a slow evaporation method.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special compound made of zinc and piperazine, which has a unique structure that helps it stick together in a special way.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by evaporating a mixture of piperazine, zinc chloride, and hydrochloric acid, leading to the formation of single crystals suitable for X-ray diffraction analysis.
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