[1,2-Bis(pyridin-2-ylmethoxy)benzene-κ4N,O,O′,N′]dichloridocopper(II) [CuCl2(C18H16N2O2)]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Copper(II) Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Huang Nan-Nan, Zhang Shuang, Liu Ying, Hou Guang-Feng, Gao Jin-Sheng
Primary Institution: Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hypothesis
The study investigates the crystal structure of a copper(II) complex with a specific ligand.
Conclusion
The copper(II) complex exhibits a distorted octahedral geometry and forms a chain structure through π–π interactions and hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The copper(II) atom is coordinated by two nitrogen and two oxygen atoms from the ligand and two chloride ions.
- The crystal structure shows π–π interactions and hydrogen bonds linking molecules into a chain.
- The synthesis yielded blue needle crystals with a 57% yield.
Takeaway
The researchers created a special copper compound that has a unique shape and connects with other molecules to form a chain.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by reacting o-dihydroxybenzene with 2-chloromethylpyridine hydrochloride, followed by crystallization from ethanol.
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