Metal-Organic Papers
2011
Zinc Complex with Dithiocarbamate Ligands
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Wahab Nor Asiken Abdul, Baba Ibrahim, Mohamed Tahir Mohamed Ibrahim, Tiekink Edward R. T.
Primary Institution: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Conclusion
The study presents a zinc complex that exhibits a distorted octahedral structure stabilized by weak intermolecular interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The zinc atom in the compound is chelated by two dithiocarbamate ligands and a 1,10-phenanthroline ligand.
- The crystal structure is stabilized by weak C—H⋯S and C—H⋯π interactions.
- The study contributes to ongoing research on zinc-triad dithiocarbamates and their applications.
Takeaway
The researchers created a special zinc compound that can help make tiny particles called ZnS nanoparticles, which are useful in various applications.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using an in situ method involving the addition of carbon disulfide to an ethanolic solution of isopropyl(methyl)amine and 2,2'-bipyridine, followed by crystallization.
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