Poly[(μ4-pyridine-2,3-dicarboxyl­ato)lead(II)] [Pb(C7H3NO4)]
2011

Lead Coordination Polymer with Pyridine-2,3-Dicarboxylate

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Author Information

Author(s): Lush Shie Fu, Shen Fwu Ming

Primary Institution: Yuanpei University, HsinChu, Taiwan

Conclusion

The study describes a lead coordination polymer with a unique structure formed by pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylate ligands.

Supporting Evidence

  • The lead ion is eight-coordinated in a distorted square-antiprismatic geometry.
  • The structure features weak intermolecular C—H⋯O hydrogen bonding.
  • The compound was obtained in a 45.67% yield based on lead.

Takeaway

Scientists created a special structure using lead and a chemical called pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylate, which helps hold the lead atoms together in a unique way.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by mixing lead nitrate and pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid in an aqueous solution, followed by heating and cooling to form crystals.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811000419

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