Bis(μ-pyridine-2,5-dicarboxyl­ato)-κ3N,O2:O5;κ3O5:N,O2-bis­[aqua­(2,2′-bipyridine-κ2N,N′)cobalt(II)] dihydrate [Co2(C7H3NO4)2(C10H8N2)2(H2O)2]·2H2O
2011

Study of a Cobalt Complex with Pyridine-2,5-Dicarboxylate

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Shie Fu Lush

Primary Institution: Yuanpei University, Taiwan

Conclusion

The study presents a cobalt complex with a unique crystal structure featuring extensive hydrogen bonding and π–π stacking interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The cobalt complex exhibits a centrosymmetric dimeric structure.
  • Extensive hydrogen bonding and π–π stacking interactions were observed in the crystal structure.
  • The synthesis yielded orange transparent single crystals with a 35.5% yield.

Takeaway

Scientists created a special cobalt compound that has a unique shape and holds together with tiny connections called hydrogen bonds.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by mixing cobalt nitrate, bipyridine, and pyridine-2,5-dicarboxylic acid in an aqueous solution and heating it in a Teflon liner reactor.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811003059

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