Synthesis, structure and properties of a trinuclear compound [Cu 2Cd(tren)2(NCS)6]: Example of dynamic molecular ion, [Cd(NCS)6-n(SCN)n]4-(n = 0-6)

Doyel Bose, Golam Mostafa, Rosa D. Bailey Walsh, Michael J. Zaworotko, Barindra K. Ghosh

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Abstract

A 1:2:2:6 molar ratio of Cd(NO3)2 • 4H 2O, Cu(NO3)2 • 3H2O, tris(2-aminoethylamine) (tren) and NH4NCS in aqueous solution at room temperature affords trinuclear complex of the type [Cu2Cd(tren) 2(NCS)6] (1). The complex has been characterised using microanalytical, spectroscopic and magnetic results. X-ray diffraction measurements have been made to define the coordination sphere and long-range structure. 1 consists of two pentacoordinated copper(II) occupied by tren N atoms and one bridging SCN- N atom of the central trans-[Cd(NCS) 4(SCN)2]4- molecular ion which bridges by the 1,3-thiocyanate. Each of these trinuclear units are engaged in intra as well as intermolecular N-H⋯S hydrogen bonding. Variable-temperature magnetic study shows no significant magnetic interactions among the metal ions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1477-1482
Number of pages6
JournalPolyhedron
Volume25
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Apr 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Copper(II)/cadmium(II)
  • Heterotrinuclear
  • Molecular ion
  • Supramolecular chemistry
  • Tris(2-aminoethylamine)

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