Synthesis, crystal structure and thermal properties of diaquabis(4-methylpyridine-κN)bis(thiocyanato-κN)cobalt(II)
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The reaction of Co(NCS)2 and 4-methylpyridine (C6H7N) in water leads to the formation of light-blue single crystals of the title compound, [Co(NCS)2(C6H7N)2(H2O)2]. The asymmetric unit consists of one CoII cation (site symmetry 1) as well as one thiocyanate anion, one 4-methylpyridine coligand and one water molecule in general positions to generate trans-CoN4O2 octahedra. In the crystal, the complexes are linked by O—H...S hydrogen bonds into a layered network. Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) shows that a pure sample has been obtained. Upon heating, the title compound loses its water molecules and transforms into Co(NCS)2(C6H7N)2, which is already reported in the literature.
Authors: Christian Näther, Jan Boeckmann
Institution: Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
Language: English
Subfield: Inorganic Chemistry
Field: Chemistry
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $500
OpenAlex ID: W4409779007