Synthesis and crystal structure of an organic-inorganic complex [Cu(DMF)3(H2O)2]2[SiMo12O40]·2H2O

The synthesis and crystal structure of an polyoxometalate-based organic-inorganic complex [Cu(DMF)3(H2O)2]2[SiMo12O40]·2H2O (DMF = N, N-dimethyl formamide) is described in this article. It was characterized using elemental analysis, thermal analysis, infrared, ultraviolet, and electron spin resonance spectroscopic studies. The X-ray crystallography analysis showed that the copper centers are pentacoordinated to show the square pyramidal geometry, and the polyanion [SiMo12O40]4· which is semi-coordinated to the copper(II) centers prevents the existence of a sixth ligand. In addition, the intracationic hydrogen interaction enhanced the stability of the copper coordination cation.