Bis(2,2′-bipyridine-κ2N,N′)bis­(1H-indole-2-carboxyl­ato-κ2O,O′)cadmium–2,2′-bipyridine–water (1/0.5/2) [Cd(C9H6NO2)2(C10H8N2)2]·0.5C10H8N2·2H2O
2011

New Cadmium Coordination Complex with Indole-2-Carboxylic Acid and Bipyridine

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Li Yun-Xia, Zhang Bi-Song, Zheng Miao

Primary Institution: College of Pharmaceutics and Material Engineering, Jinhua College of Profession and Technology, Jinhua, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China

Hypothesis

The study investigates the synthesis and structure of a new cadmium coordination complex.

Conclusion

The crystal structure of the cadmium complex reveals a unique arrangement of ligands and water molecules.

Supporting Evidence

  • The cadmium complex features a distorted CdN4O3 pentagonal bipyramid.
  • Hydrogen bonds form one-dimensional chains that connect into two-dimensional layers.
  • The study contributes to understanding the structural properties of cadmium coordination complexes.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new type of cadmium compound that has special shapes and connections, which could be important for medicine.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by mixing cadmium chloride, sodium carbonate, indole-2-carboxylic acid, and bipyridine, followed by heating in an autoclave.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811021064

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