Pyridinium [2,6-bis­(5-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl-κN2)pyridine-κN]tetra­nitrato-κ6O,O′;κO-samarium(III) pyridine monosolvate
2011

Crystal Structure of a Samarium(III) Complex with a Bis-Pyrazole Ligand

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Author Information

Author(s): Hu Shui, Zhao Yongfeng, Hu Huai-Ming, Liu Li

Primary Institution: Beijing University of Chemical Technology

Conclusion

The study successfully determined the crystal structure of a samarium(III) complex, revealing its coordination environment and hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The SmIII atom is coordinated by three N atoms from the bis-pyrazole ligand and seven O atoms from four nitrate anions.
  • The crystal structure reveals a dimer formed through hydrogen bonding interactions.
  • Dihedral angles between the central pyridine ring and adjacent pyrazole rings were measured.

Takeaway

Scientists figured out how a special samarium compound is built, showing how its parts stick together with the help of tiny bonds.

Methodology

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

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811022653

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