Bis[N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-propyldithiocarbamato-κ2 S,S′]bis(4-{[(pyridin-4-ylmethylidene)hydrazinylidene]methyl}pyridine-κN 1)cadmium [Cd(C6H12NOS2)2(C12H10N4)2]
2011
Cadmium Complex with Dithiocarbamate Ligands
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Broker Grant A., Tiekink Edward R. T.
Conclusion
The study presents a cadmium complex that forms supramolecular chains through hydrogen bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The cadmium atom is located at a center of inversion and is chelated by dithiocarbamate ligands.
- The structure features a distorted octahedral geometry around the cadmium ion.
- Hydrogen bonds connect the molecules into a supramolecular chain.
Takeaway
Scientists created a special cadmium compound that sticks together in chains, kind of like building blocks, using tiny connections called hydrogen bonds.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from the reaction of cadmium dithiocarbamate and a pyridine derivative, followed by crystallographic analysis.
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