Metal-Organic Papers {N,N-Dimethyl-N′-[1-(2-pyridyl)ethylidene]ethane-1,2-diamine-κ3 N,N′,N′′}bis(thiocyanato-κN)copper(II) [Cu(NCS)2(C11H17N3)]
2011
Copper(II) Complex with Schiff Base and Thiocyanate
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Author Information
Author(s): Suleiman Gwaram Nura, Khaledi Hamid, Mohd Ali Hapipah
Primary Institution: University of Malaya
Conclusion
The study presents a copper(II) complex with a Schiff base and thiocyanate ligands, revealing its distorted square-pyramidal geometry and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound consists of two crystallographically independent molecules.
- Each copper ion is five-coordinated by three nitrogen atoms from the Schiff base and two thiocyanate ligands.
- Hydrogen bonding interactions link adjacent molecules into layers.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special copper compound using a specific chemical reaction, and they found that it has a unique shape and sticks together in layers.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing a mixture of 2-acetylpyridine and N,N-dimethylethyldiamine, followed by the addition of copper(II) chloride and sodium thiocyanate.
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