Metal-Organic Papers
2011

Silver Coordination Complex with 1H-Benzimidazole-5-Carboxylic Acid

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Ma Li, Huang Yu-Hua, Xu Jian-Feng, Deng Hong

Primary Institution: South China Normal University

Hypothesis

The study aims to construct a new framework using 1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid and silver nitrate under hydrothermal conditions.

Conclusion

The reaction produced a silver coordination complex with a three-dimensional supramolecular network stabilized by hydrogen bonds.

Supporting Evidence

  • The complex was formed under hydrothermal conditions.
  • The structure includes extensive hydrogen bonding interactions.
  • The AgI ion is coordinated by two different ligands.

Takeaway

The researchers made a new silver compound using a special acid, and it forms a strong structure with lots of connections.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by reacting 1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid with silver nitrate and perchloric acid in a hydrothermal setup.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811010427

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