Di-μ-chlorido-bis­{[N,N′-dicyclo­hexyl-N′′,N′′-bis­(trimethyl­sil­yl)guanidinato-κ2N,N′](tetra­hydro­furan-κO)magnesium(II)} [Mg2(C19H40N3Si2)2Cl2(C4H8O)2]
2011

New Magnesium Complex with Guanidinate Ligand

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Cheng Jie

Primary Institution: Ningbo Institute of Technology, Zhejiang University

Conclusion

The study presents a new dinuclear magnesium complex with a distorted square-based pyramidal geometry.

Supporting Evidence

  • The complex features magnesium ions coordinated by guanidinate ligands and chloride ions.
  • The structure was determined using X-ray crystallography.

Takeaway

Scientists created a new type of magnesium compound that has a special shape and structure, which helps us understand how these materials work.

Methodology

The complex was synthesized through a reaction involving guanidinato lithium and YCl3, followed by treatment with Mg(C3H5)Cl.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811023865

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