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[(DPEPhos)(bcp)Cu]PF6: A General and Broadly Applicable Copper-Based Photoredox Catalyst
Published on: May 21, 2019
Di-μ(1,1)-azido-bis-[(2-{1-[2-(isopropyl-amino)ethyl-imino]eth-yl}phenolato)copper(II)]
1Department of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Xiangnan University, Chenzhou 423000, People's Republic of China.
Summary
This study details a binuclear copper complex with a square-based pyramidal geometry. Intramolecular hydrogen bonds influence the molecular structure of this novel copper(II) compound.
Area of Science:
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Coordination Chemistry
- Crystallography
Background:
- Binuclear copper complexes are crucial in various catalytic and biological processes.
- Understanding coordination geometries provides insights into metal-ligand interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize and characterize a novel binuclear copper(II) complex.
- To elucidate the coordination geometry and intermolecular interactions within the complex.
Main Methods:
- Single crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular structure.
- Spectroscopic methods were used for characterization.
Main Results:
- The title complex, [Cu(2)(C(13)H(19)N(2)O)(2)(N(3))(2)], exhibits a centrosymmetric binuclear structure.
- Each copper(II) atom displays an elongated CuON(4) square-based pyramidal coordination geometry.
- A Cu⋯Cu separation of 3.2365(3) Å was observed, bridged by two end-on azide anions.
- Intramolecular N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds were identified, stabilizing the molecular conformation.
Conclusions:
- The study successfully characterized a unique binuclear copper(II) complex.
- The coordination geometry and hydrogen bonding play significant roles in the complex's structure and stability.
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