(N-Benzyl-N-ethyldithiocarbamato)di-tert-butylchloridotin(IV) [Sn(C4H9)2Cl(C10H12NS2)]
2011
Study of a Tin Compound with Dithiocarbamate Ligand
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Abdul Muthalib Amirah Faizah, Baba Ibrahim, Mohamed Tahir Mohamed Ibrahim, Tiekink Edward R. T.
Primary Institution: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Hypothesis
The study investigates the coordination geometry and crystal structure of a specific diorganotin dithiocarbamate compound.
Conclusion
The compound exhibits a coordination geometry that is intermediate between square pyramidal and trigonal bipyramidal.
Supporting Evidence
- The SnIV atom in the compound is penta-coordinated.
- The coordination geometry is defined by a unique arrangement of ligands.
- C–H···π interactions lead to dimeric aggregates in the crystal structure.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a tin compound and found that it has a unique shape and structure that could be important for its use in medicine or agriculture.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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