Abstract: | In the title compound, Ni(C2H3O)2(C3H4N2)4], the Ni atom is coordinated centrosymmetrically by four N and two O atoms in an octahedral coordination Ni—N = 1.986 (3) and 2.054 (3) Å; Ni—O = 2.697 (3) Å]. The O atoms of the acetate anions form hydrogen bonds to adjacent imidazole moieties, with the free O atom forming a somewhat shorter bond N?O = 2.679 (3) and 2.870 (4) Å]. The hydrogen bonds give rise to a two‐dimensional layer structure. |