Bis(μ-2-{[oxido(phenyl)methylidene]hydrazinylidene}propanoato)bis[dibenzyl(ethanol)tin(IV)] [Sn2(C7H7)4(C10H8N2O3)2(C2H6O)2]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Tin Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Sun Shaojun, Yang Jie
Primary Institution: Clinical Laboratory, Liaocheng Hospital
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a dimeric tin complex with a distorted pentagonal–bipyramidal geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The Sn(IV) atom is coordinated by three O atoms and one N atom from the ligand.
- The structure is stabilized by intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
- The compound exhibits disorder in some of its phenyl and ethanol components.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special tin compound and looked at its structure using X-rays. They found it has a unique shape that helps it stay together.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using pyruvic acid benzoyldrazone and dibenzyltin dichloride, followed by X-ray diffraction analysis.
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