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Tetrakis(pyridinium-2-thiolato)zinc(II) dinitrate
Yi-Hang Wen1, Jian Zhang, Jian-Kai Cheng
1State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, People's Republic of China.
Summary
The crystal structure of a novel zinc compound reveals a distorted tetrahedral geometry around the central zinc(II) ion, coordinated by four pyridinium-2-thiolate ligands. This study details key intermolecular interactions, including hydrogen bonding and pi-pi stacking.
Area of Science:
- Coordination Chemistry
- Crystal Engineering
- Materials Science
Background:
- Pyridinium-2-thiolate is a versatile ligand in coordination chemistry.
- Understanding the crystal structures of metal complexes informs material properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the zinc(II) complex with pyridinium-2-thiolate.
- To investigate the coordination environment and intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.
- Analysis of coordination geometry and symmetry.
- Identification of hydrogen bonding and pi-pi interactions.
Main Results:
- The compound crystallizes as [Zn(C(5)H(5)NS)(4)](NO(3))(2).
- The zinc(II) center exhibits a distorted tetrahedral geometry with Zn-S bond lengths of 2.3371 (5) Å.
- N-H···O hydrogen bonds and pi-pi stacking interactions were identified.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure provides insights into the coordination behavior of pyridinium-2-thiolate ligands with Zn(II).
- The identified intermolecular interactions play a significant role in stabilizing the crystal packing.