trans-Dichloridobis[(6-nicotinoyl-2-pyridyl-κN6)(3-pyridyl-κN)methanone]copper(II) [CuCl2(C17H11N3O2)2]
2011

Copper(II) Complex with a Pyridyl Ketone Ligand

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Qiang Hong, Zhang Fan

Primary Institution: Capital Normal University

Conclusion

The study presents a copper(II) complex with a specific ligand that exhibits a distorted octahedral coordination geometry.

Supporting Evidence

  • The copper(II) ion is located on an inversion center.
  • The complex exhibits a distorted octahedral coordination geometry.
  • Intermolecular interactions form a three-dimensional framework.

Takeaway

The researchers created a special copper compound using a unique chemical structure, and they found that it has a specific shape and arrangement.

Methodology

The complex was synthesized by reacting a specific ligand with copper chloride in acetonitrile, followed by crystallization.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811017685

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