Aquabis(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-κN2)(oxydiacetato-κ3O,O′,O′′)copper(II) dihydrate [Cu(C4H4O5)(C5H8N2)2(H2O)]·2H2O
2011
Copper Complex with Pyrazole Ligands
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Yan-Li, Chang Guang-Jun, Liu Bing-Xin
Primary Institution: Shanghai University, People’s Republic of China
Hypothesis
The study investigates the structure of a copper(II) complex with specific pyrazole ligands.
Conclusion
The copper(II) complex exhibits a distorted octahedral geometry and extensive hydrogen bonding in its crystal structure.
Supporting Evidence
- The copper(II) cation is coordinated by two pyrazole ligands and an oxydiacetate dianion.
- The crystal structure shows extensive hydrogen bonding between molecules.
- The compound was synthesized using a specific chemical reaction involving copper and pyrazole.
Takeaway
Scientists created a special copper compound using pyrazole, and they found that it has a unique shape and lots of connections with other molecules.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from a mixture of 3,5-dimethyl-pyrazole-1-carboxamide, CuCl2.2H2O, oxydiacetic acid, and NaOH, followed by refluxing and crystallization.
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