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Published on: November 28, 2016
A layered tin(II) phosphonate, [Sn(C6H5O3P)]n
D E Lansky1, P Y Zavalij, S R Oliver
1Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Binghamton, NY 13902-6016, USA.
Summary
Researchers synthesized a novel poly[tin(II)-mu-phenylphosphonato] material using solvothermal methods. This tin phosphonate exhibits unique layered structures with interconnected inorganic polyhedra and interdigitated organic phenyl rings.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Crystallography
Background:
- Exploration of novel coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks.
- Interest in materials with layered structures for potential applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize and characterize a new poly[tin(II)-mu-phenylphosphonato] material.
- To elucidate the crystal structure and bonding of the synthesized compound.
Main Methods:
- Solvothermal synthesis at 423 K.
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction for structural analysis.
- Monoclinic crystal system, space group Cc determination.
Main Results:
- Successful synthesis of poly[tin(II)-mu-phenylphosphonato], [Sn(C(6)H(5)O(3)P)](n).
- Inorganic layers composed of alternating pyramidal Sn(II) and tetrahedral P centers.
- Corrugated layers formed by corner-sharing SnO(3) and PO(3)C(6)H(5) polyhedra.
- Interdigitation of phenyl rings along the unique b-axis connecting the layers.
Conclusions:
- The study presents the first synthesis and structural characterization of poly[tin(II)-mu-phenylphosphonato].
- The material exhibits a unique layered structure with inorganic-organic connectivity.
- The findings contribute to the understanding of tin-based coordination polymers.
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