Aquabis(benzoato-κO)(1,10-phenanthroline-κ2N,N′)zinc(II) [Zn(C7H5O2)2(C12H8N2)(H2O)]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Zinc(II) Complex
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Author Information
Author(s): Liu Ji-Zhong, Zhang Zhong, Shi Zhan-Wang, Gao Peng
Primary Institution: Guangxi University for Nationalities
Hypothesis
The biological activity of the zinc(II) complex against common bacterial strains is to be investigated.
Conclusion
The study presents the synthesis and crystal structure of a mononuclear neutral zinc(II) complex with specific coordination geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The zinc ion in the complex is coordinated by two benzoate ligands and a 1,10-phenanthroline ligand.
- The compound exhibits a distorted trigonal-bipyramidal coordination geometry.
- Strong intermolecular hydrogen bonds lead to the formation of dimers.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new zinc compound and looked at how its atoms are arranged. They also plan to see if it can fight bacteria.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using a mixture of zinc, benzoic acid, NaOH, and 1,10-phenanthroline in water and ethanol, followed by crystallization.
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