rac-(OC-6-33)-bis[2-(N-Benzylmethyliminomethyl-κN)-1H-imidazol-1-ido-κN1]bis(ethylamido)titanium(IV)
2011
New Titanium Complex with Imidazole Ligands
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Li Zhao, Nie Wanli, Borzov Maxim V.
Primary Institution: North-West University of Xi’an
Conclusion
The study presents a new titanium(IV) complex that exhibits a pseudo-octahedral coordination environment and chirality due to its bidentate chelating ligands.
Supporting Evidence
- The titanium atom in the complex is coordinated in a pseudo-octahedral environment.
- Two bidentate chelating ligands contribute to the chirality of the titanium center.
- Bond lengths between titanium and nitrogen atoms vary significantly, indicating different bonding interactions.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new titanium compound that has special shapes and properties, which could be useful for making new materials.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a direct reaction of 2-(N-phenylmethyliminomethyl)-1H-imidazole and [Ti(NEt2)4], followed by crystallographic analysis.
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