Poly[[bis­(2,2-bipyridine)­bis­[μ6-5-(carboxyl­atometh­oxy)benzene-1,3-dicarboxyl­ato]trimanganese(II)] monohydrate]
2011

Synthesis and Structure of a Metal-Organic Compound

publication Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Jiang Zhan-Guo, Chen Jing, Feng Yun-Long

Primary Institution: Zhejiang Normal University

Conclusion

The study successfully synthesized a new metal-organic compound with a unique three-dimensional structure.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound crystallizes with two MnII ions and a water molecule in the asymmetric unit.
  • Hydrogen-bonding interactions were observed within the layers of the structure.
  • The layers are linked by carboxylate ligands, forming a three-dimensional framework.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new material using metal and organic molecules that fit together in a special way, kind of like building blocks.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811002819

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