Dichloridobis[2-(morpholin-4-yl)ethanamine-κ2N,N′]cadmium [CdCl2(C6H14N2O)2]
2011

Cadmium Complex with Morpholine Ligand

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Suleiman Gwaram Nura, Khaledi Hamid, Mohd Ali Hapipah

Primary Institution: University of Malaya

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a cadmium complex with a morpholine ligand, revealing its octahedral coordination and hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The cadmium ion is octahedrally coordinated by two morpholine ligands and two chloride ions.
  • Hydrogen bonding interactions contribute to the stability of the crystal structure.
  • The study provides detailed crystallographic data for the compound.

Takeaway

Scientists made a special cadmium compound using a morpholine chemical, and they found out how its atoms are arranged in 3D space.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by mixing cadmium(II) chloride with 4-(2-aminoethyl)morpholine in water and ethanol, followed by reflux and crystallization.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811003709

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