Dichlorido{N,N-dimethyl-N′-[1-(2-pyrid­yl)ethyl­idene]ethane-1,2-diamine-κ3 N,N′,N′′}manganese(II) [MnCl2(C11H17N3)]
2011

Structure of a Manganese(II) Complex

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Ikmal Hisham Nurul Azimah, Suleiman Gwaram Nura, Khaledi Hamid, Mohd Ali Hapipah

Primary Institution: Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a manganese(II) complex with a Schiff base ligand, revealing its five-coordinated geometry.

Supporting Evidence

  • The manganese(II) ion is five-coordinated by the Schiff base and two chloride ions.
  • Two geometrically different molecules exist in the crystal structure.
  • The adjacent molecules are connected via hydrogen bonds into a three-dimensional network.

Takeaway

Scientists made a special manganese compound and looked at its structure. They found it has a unique shape with some parts sticking out.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by refluxing a mixture of 2-acetylpyridine and N,N-dimethylethyldiamine with manganese(II) chloride in ethanol.

Limitations

The study does not provide extensive information on the potential applications of the compound.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811002030

Want to read the original?

Access the complete publication on the publisher's website

View Original Publication