Metal-Organic Papers {2-Morpholino-N-[1-(2-pyridyl)ethylidene]ethanamine-κ3 N,N′,N′′}bis(thiocyanato-κN)copper(II) [Cu(NCS)2(C13H19N3O)]
2011
Copper(II) Complex with Schiff Base and Isothiocyanate
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Author Information
Author(s): Suleiman Gwaram Nura, Ikmal Hisham Nurul Azimah, Khaledi Hamid, Mohd Ali Hapipah
Primary Institution: Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Conclusion
The study presents a mixed-ligand copper(II) complex with a specific square-pyramidal geometry and notable intermolecular interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The copper(II) ion is coordinated by a tridentate Schiff base and two isothiocyanate ligands.
- The crystal structure shows various hydrogen bonding interactions linking molecules.
- The geometry of the complex is slightly distorted square-pyramidal.
Takeaway
Scientists created a special copper compound that has a unique shape and connects with other molecules in interesting ways.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing a mixture of 2-acetylpyridine, 4-(2-aminoethyl)morpholine, copper(II) acetate, and sodium thiocyanate in ethanol.
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