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{4,4'-Dimeth-oxy-2,2'-[2,2-dimethyl-propane-1,3-diylbis(nitrilo-methanylyl-idene)]diphenolato}copper(II) monohydrate
Fatemeh Ganji1, Hadi Kargar, Reza Kia
1Department of Chemistry, Payame Noor University, PO Box 19395-3697 Tehran, I. R. of IRAN.
Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
|November 6, 2012
Summary
This study details the crystal structure of a copper(II) Schiff base complex, [Cu(C(21)H(24)N(2)O(4))]·H(2)O. The complex exhibits a distorted square-planar geometry around the copper atom, with intermolecular interactions influencing its crystal packing.
Area of Science:
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Crystallography
- Coordination Chemistry
Background:
- Schiff base complexes are versatile ligands in coordination chemistry.
- Copper(II) complexes are of interest due to their diverse applications.
- Understanding crystal structures provides insights into molecular interactions and properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the crystal structure of the title copper(II) Schiff base complex.
- To analyze the coordination geometry around the copper(II) ion.
- To investigate intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to elucidate the crystal structure.
- The asymmetric unit was analyzed, revealing the coordination environment of the copper atom.
- Hydrogen bonding and other non-covalent interactions were identified and characterized.
Main Results:
- The asymmetric unit contains half of a Schiff base complex and a water molecule.
- The copper(II) ion displays a distorted square-planar geometry coordinated by N(2)O(2) donor atoms.
- The crystal structure features O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds forming an R(2)(1)(6) ring motif and C-H⋯O interactions linking molecules into chains.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure of the [Cu(C(21)H(24)N(2)O(4))]·H(2)O complex was successfully determined.
- The distorted square-planar geometry and intermolecular interactions dictate the overall crystal packing.
- This structural information contributes to the understanding of Schiff base metal complexes.
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