Tetrakis(μ-benzoato-κ2 O:O′)bis{[4-(dimethylamino)pyridine-κN 1]zinc(II)} [Zn2(C7H5O2)4(C7H10N2)2]
2011
Study of a Zinc Complex with Dimethylaminopyridine
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Yu Zhe-Yin, Lin Kun-Hua, Zhang Fei-Fei, Shao Min, Li Ming
Primary Institution: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the structure of a zinc complex formed with dimethylaminopyridine and benzoate ligands.
Conclusion
The zinc complex exhibits a paddlewheel type dimeric structure with specific bond lengths and coordination.
Supporting Evidence
- The zinc atoms in the complex are bridged by four benzoate ligands.
- Each zinc atom has a square-pyramidal coordination environment.
- The Zn···Zn distance is measured at 3.0037 Å.
Takeaway
The researchers created a special zinc compound using a chemical called dimethylaminopyridine, and they looked at its structure using X-ray techniques.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from a mixture of dimethylaminopyridine, zinc acetate, benzoic acid, and sodium hydroxide, followed by reflux and crystallization.
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