Diaquabis(N,N′-diethylnicotinamide-κN1)bis(4-ethylbenzoato-κO)copper(II) [Cu(C9H9O2)2(C10H14N2O)2(H2O)2]
2011
Copper(II) Complex with Diethyl Nicotinamide and 4-Ethylbenzoate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Necefoğlu Hacali, Maracı Ali, Aktaş Vedat, Tercan Barış, Hökelek Tuncer
Primary Institution: Kafkas University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the crystal structure of a copper(II) complex formed with diethyl nicotinamide and 4-ethylbenzoate ligands.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the copper(II) complex shows a distorted octahedral coordination with specific hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The complex contains two diethyl nicotinamide ligands and two 4-ethylbenzoate ligands.
- The coordination around the copper ion is slightly distorted square-planar.
- Intramolecular hydrogen bonds link water molecules to carboxylate groups.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds form chains in the crystal structure.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special copper compound and looked at its structure to see how the parts fit together.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a reaction of copper sulfate, diethyl nicotinamide, and sodium 4-ethylbenzoate in water, followed by crystallization.
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