Aquabis(5-butylpyridine-2-carboxylato)zinc monohydrate [Zn(C20H12NO2)2(H2O)]·H2O
2011
New Zinc Complex with 5-n-butylpyridine-2-carboxylate
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Author Information
Author(s): Tao Yi-Wen, Wang Yun
Primary Institution: Guangzhou Medical College
Conclusion
The study presents a new zinc complex that exhibits a distorted square-pyramidal geometry and forms a two-dimensional supramolecular structure through hydrogen bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The zinc ion is coordinated by two nitrogen and two oxygen atoms from the ligands and one oxygen from a water molecule.
- The complex forms a two-dimensional structure due to intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new zinc compound that has a special shape and sticks together in a unique way, kind of like building blocks.
Methodology
The complex was prepared by adding zinc acetate to a hot aqueous solution of fusaric acid, followed by slow evaporation to obtain crystals.
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