Tetrakis(μ-4-tert-butylbenzoato)-κ4O:O′;κ3O,O′:O′;κ3O:O,O′-bis[aqua(4-tert-butylbenzoato-κ2O,O′)(4-tert-butylbenzoic acid-κO)neodymium(III)] [Nd2(C11H13O2)6(C11H14O2)2(H2O)2]
2011
New Neodymium Complex with 4-tert-butylbenzoic Acid
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Yang Juan, Dai Jun
Primary Institution: Henan Polytechnic University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the synthesis and crystal structure of a new neodymium complex formed with 4-tert-butylbenzoic acid.
Conclusion
The reaction produced a dinuclear neodymium complex with specific coordination and structural characteristics.
Supporting Evidence
- The complex exhibits non-crystallographic Ci symmetry.
- Each neodymium ion is coordinated by multiple ligands and water molecules.
- The structure is stabilized by hydrogen bonds forming one-dimensional chains.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new compound using neodymium and a special acid, and they found out how it is structured.
Methodology
The complex was synthesized by reacting neodymium nitrate with 4-tert-butylbenzoic acid in an autoclave at high temperature.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website