Metal-Organic Papers
2011

Zinc(II) Complex with Schiff Base Ligands

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Li Chunyan

Primary Institution: Wuhan Institute of Physical Education

Hypothesis

The study investigates the structure and properties of a zinc(II) complex with Schiff base ligands.

Conclusion

The zinc(II) complex exhibits a distorted tetrahedral coordination with significant hydrogen bonding in its crystal structure.

Supporting Evidence

  • The zinc(II) atom is coordinated by two Schiff base ligands.
  • The complex shows a distorted tetrahedral geometry.
  • Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules in the crystal structure.

Takeaway

The researchers created a special zinc compound that can help us understand how zinc works in biological systems.

Methodology

The complex was synthesized from 4-methoxysalicylaldehyde and furfurylamine, followed by X-ray crystallography for structural analysis.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811011536

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