Nanofibrillar Cellulose‐Chitosan Composite Film Electrodes: Competitive Binding of Triclosan,Fe(CN)63−/4−, and SDS Surfactant

Glassy carbon electrodes are modified with a thin film of a cellulose‐chitosan nanocomposite. Cellulose nanofibrils (of ca. 4 nm diameter and 250 nm length) are employed as an inert backbone and chitosan (poly‐D ‐glucosamine, low molecular weight, 75–85% deacetylated) is introduced as a structural binder and “receptor” or molecular binding site. The composite films are formed in a solvent evaporation method and prepared in approximately 0.8 μm thickness. The adsorption of three molecular systems into the cellulose‐chitosan films is investigated and approximate Langmuirian binding constants are evaluated: i) Fe(CN)₆^4? (K_Ferrocyanide=2.2×10³ mol^?1 dm³ in 0.1 M phosphate buffer at pH 6) is observed to bind to ammonium chitosan functionalities (present at pH<7), ii) triclosan (K_Triclosan=2.6×10³ mol^?1 dm³ in 0.1 M phosphate buffer pH 9.5) is shown to bind only weakly and under alkaline conditions, and iii) the anionic surfactant dodecylsulfate (K_SDS=3.3×10⁴ mol^?1 dm³ in 0.1 M phosphate buffer pH 6) is shown to bind relatively more strongly in acidic media. The competitive binding of Fe(CN)₆^4? and dodecylsulfate anions is proposed as a way to accumulate and indirectly determine the anionic surfactant.     

(H2teta)2{[Ni(teta)][Fe(CN)6]2}•17H2O (teta＝5,7,7,12,14,14-Hexa-methyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane)超分子化合物的合成、晶体结构和磁性质研究

将Ni(teta)(ClO₄)₂ (teta＝5,7,7,12,14,14-hexamethyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane)的DMF溶液和K₃[Fe(CN)₆]的水溶液在填充了琼脂冻胶的U型管中通过扩散反应, 得到了标题化合物(H₂teta)₂{[Ni(teta)][Fe(CN)₆]₂}•17H₂O, 该化合物晶体属三斜晶系, 空间群P1, 晶胞参数为a＝0.9998(2) nm, b＝1.5514(3) nm, c＝1.6647(4) nm, α＝114.15(2)°, β＝100.91(2)°, γ＝93.42(2)°, V＝2.2863(10) nm³, z＝1, D_c＝1.196 g•cm^－3, F(000)＝890, μ＝5.84 cm^－1, GOF＝0.894, R₁＝0.0582, wR₂＝0.1446 [I＞2σ(I)]. 该化合物的基本单元由2个[H₂teta]^2＋阳离子、1个{[Ni(teta)][Fe(CN)₆]₂}^4－阴离子和17个水分子组成, 它们之间通过N—H…N氢键而形成具有二维平面结构的超分子化合物. 1.8～300 K变温磁化率研究表明, 化合物中三核体系Fe (s＝1/2)-Ni (s＝1)-Fe (s＝1/2)中心原子间通过氰基桥联而发生强的铁磁相互作用, 磁参数J＝4.33 cm^－1, g＝2.6, θ＝60 K. 通过TG-DTG测定了配合物的热稳定性.     

Assembly of a New Cyano‐bridged 4f‐3d Dimer Sm(DMSO)4‐ (H2O)3Cr(CN)6 and Crystal Structure of [K3(18‐crown‐6)3‐(H2O)4]Cr(CN)6·3H2O

A new cyano‐bridged binuclear 4f‐3d complex Sm(DMSO)₄‐(H₂O)₃Cr(CN)₆ was synthesized and characterized by single crystal structure analysis. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P2₁ with a=0.9367(2) nm, b = 1.3917(3) nm, c = 1.1212(2) run, β = 99.88(3)° and Z = 2. In this binuclear complex, Sm atom is eight coordinated and linked to the Cr atom by a cyano bridge. The molecules packs to form 3D structure due to the hydrogen bonds among them. [K₃(18‐C‐6)₃(H₂O)₄]Cr(CN)₆·3H₂O (18‐C‐6 represents 18‐crown‐6‐ether) that was synthesized as a byproduct in the preparation of a Gd—Cr complex is also structurally characterized. Crystal data: triclinic, space group P‐l with a = 1.0496(7) nm, b= 1.1567(14) nm, c = 1.3530(13) nm, a = 94.15(9)°, β = 96.04(8)°, γ = 95.25(9)° and Z = l. [K₃(18‐C‐6)₃(H₂O)₄]‐Cr(CN)₆·3H₂O consists of ionic [K₃(18‐C‐6)₃(H₂O)₄]³⁺ and [Cr(CN)₆]^3‐ pairs, of which the [K₃(18‐C‐6)₃(H₂O)₄]³⁺ ion is a trinuclear duster connected by water, and K atoms are eight coordinated by eight oxygen atoms of one 18‐C‐6 and two water molecules.     

Spectrophotometric determination of vanadium in steel and alloys with 2-(5-chloro-2-pyridylazo)-5-dimethylaminophenol

Using spectrophotometric methods, the protopysis constant of the 5.ClDMPAP reagent (pK_a1 = −0.19; pK_a2 = 1.97; pK_a3 = 11.98) and the stability constant of its vanadic complex (6.0 ± 0.11) × 10¹⁴ were determined. A high-sensitivity spectrophotometric method was developed to determine V(V) using 0.1–1.2 ppm and pH = 3.8. ε₅₈₆ = 55,300 ± 400 liters · mol⁻¹ · cm⁻¹. A study on the most important interferences and the way to eliminate them was carried out. The method can be applied to the determination of the element in steels and ferrovanadiums.     

Laser-excited luminescence and absorption study of mixed valence for K2Pt(CN)4—K2Pt(CN)6 crystals

Crystals of K₂Pt(CN)₆ doped with Pt(CN)^2?₄ show an absorption band at 337 nm which is assigned as a mixed-valence (MV) transition from Pt (II) to Pt(IV). From a Hush model analysis, the absorption band is interpreted to be class II in the Day—Robin scheme. When the MV band is laser excited at 337 nm, emmision is observed from Pt(CN)^2?₄ clusters.     

Redox chemistry of [Fe2(CN)10]4−. Part I. Reaction with iodide

The iron(III) dimeric complex [Fe₂(CN)₁₀]⁴⁻ is reduced to the iron(III)iron(II) species [Fe₂(CN)₁₀]⁵⁻ by iodide ion, the equilibrium constant being strongly dependent upon the nature of the alkali metal cation, reduction being favoured in the sequence: Cs⁺>NH ₄ ⁺ ≥K⁺>Na⁺>Li⁺. The reaction kinetics are autocatalytic in character, the catalytic species being the mixed valence dimer. The rates of reactions are also strongly catalysed by alkali metal cations, in the same sequence as for the equilibrium constants. The reaction mechanism involves the formation of I ₂ ⁻ as a reactive intermediate which can be oxidised by both [Fe₂(CN)₁₀]⁴⁻ and [Fe₂(CN)₁₀]⁵⁻.     

Bismuth(III) Complexes with N,N‐Di(2‐hydroxylethyl)aminodithiocarboxylate: Synthesis and Crystal Structure of {Bi[S2CN(C2H4OH)2]2[1, 10‐Phen]2(NO3)}·3H2O and (Bi[S2CN(C2H4OH)2]3}2

Two novel one‐ and two‐dimensional network structure bismuth(III) complexes with N, N‐di(2‐hydroxylethyl)‐aminodithiocarboxylate, {Bi[S₂CN(C₂H₄OH)₂]₂[1, 10‐Phen]₂(NO₃)}·3H₂O (1) and (Bi[S₂CN(C₂H₄OH)₂]₃)₂ (2) were synthesized. Their crystal and molecular structures were determined by X‐ray single crystal diffraction analysis. The crystal 1 belongs to monoclinic system with space group C2/c, a=1.6431(7) nm, b=2.4323(10) nm, c= 1.2646(5) nm, β=126. 237(5), Z=4, V=4.076(3) nm³, D_c=1.757 Mg/m^3, μ=4.598 mm^?1, F(000)=2156, R= 0.0211, wR=0.0369. The structure shows a distorted square antiprism configuration with eight‐coordination for the central Bi atom. The one‐dimensional chain structure was formed by H‐bonding interaction between hydroxyl group of N, N‐di(2‐hydroxylethyl)aminodithiocarboxylate ligands and crystal water. The crystal 2 belongs to monoclinic system with space group p2(1)/c, a= 1.1149(4) nm, b=2.1274(8) nrn, c=2.2107(8) nm, β=98.325(8)°, 2=4, V=5. 188(3) nm³, Dc=1.920 Mg/m³, μ=7.315 mm^?1, F(000)=2944, R=0.0565, wR=0.0772. The structure shows a distorted square antiprism configuration with eight‐coordination for the central Bi atoms. The two‐dimensional network structure was formed by H‐bonding interaction between adjacent molecules.     

Synthese,Kristallstruktur und Festkörper-NMR-spektroskopische Untersuchungen von K5H(CN2)3

Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Solid State MAS-NMR Spectroscopic Investigation of K₅H(CN₂)₃ Single phase K₅H(CN₂)₃ was synthesized by reaction of KHCN₂ with metallic potassium in liquid ammonia or by reaction of KNH₂ with melamine C₃N₃(NH₂)₃ at 320 °C, respectively. The crystal structure was determined from X-ray powder and single crystal data: K₅H(CN)₃, space group Im3m, a = 795.68(7) pm, Z = 2, R1 = 0.025, wR2 = 0.0438. In the solid K₅H(CN₂)₃ contains K⁺ and CN₂^2–, the anions exhibit D_∞h symmetry. According to ¹H and ¹³C solid state MAS-NMR investigations, temperature dependent impedance spectroscopy, and FTIR spectroscopy the protons are only loosely bound to the CN₂^2– ions. The proton conductivity shows a sharp increase above 70 °C.     

Dibenzophenoxazon-(5)-derivate als Neutralisationsindicatoren in wasserfreier Essigs?ure

Zusammenfassung Die relativen Basizitätskonstanten von 5H-Dibenzo(a,h)phenoxazon-(5) (I) (K=3,2 · 10^–2), 5H-Dibenzo(a,j)phenoxazon-(5) (II) (K=6,5 · 10^–2), 9-(N-1-Naphthylamino)-5H-dibenzo(a,j)phenoxazon-(5) (III) (K=1,12), 9-(N-2-Naphthylamino)-5H-dibenzo(a, j)phenoxazon-(S) (IV) (K=1,22), 9-Anilino-5H-dibenzo(a,j) phenoxazon-(5) (V) (K=1,28) und 9-(p-Tolylamino)-5H-dibenzo(a,j)phenoxazon-(5) (VI) (K=1,45) wurden für das Puffersystem Acetat-Antipyrinperchlorat in wasserfreier Essigsäure bestimmt. Die Verbindungen II, V und VI wurden zur visuellen Indikation von Titrationen schwacher Basen mit Perchlorsäure in wasserfreier Essigsäure benutzt. Mit Indicator II können Basen mit pK_a(H₂O)-Werten von 2–4 und mit den Indicatoren V und VI stärkere Basen mit pK_a(H₂O)-Werten von 4–7 bestimmt werden.

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Dibenzophenoxazone-(5)-derivatives as neutralisation indicators in non-aqueous acetic acid

The relative basicity constants of 5H-dibenzo(a,h)phenoxazone-(5) (I) (K=3.2×10^–2), 5H-dibenzo(a,j)phenoxazone-(5) (II) (K=6.5×10^–2), 9-(N-1-naphthylamino)-5H-dibenzo(a,j)phenoxazone-(5) (III) (K=1.12), 9-(N-2-naphthylamino)-5H-dibenzo(a,j)phenoxazone-(5) (IV) (K=1.22), 9-anilino-5H-dibenzo(a,j)phenoxazone-(5) (V) (K=1.28) and 9-(p-tolylamino)-5H-dibenzo(a,j)phenoxazone-(5) (VI) (K=1.45) have been determined with respect to the buffer system antipyrine acetate-antipyrine perchlorate in non-aqueous acetic acid. The compounds II, V and VI were employed for visual indication of titrations of weak bases with perchloric acid in non-aqueous acetic acid. Indicator II is convenient for the titration of bases with pK _a (H₂O) values 2–4 and indicators V and VI for bases with pK_a(H₂O) values 4–7.

     

PROTONATION CONSTANTS AND SOLVENT DEPENDENT SPIN-CROSSOVER BEHAVIOUR OF IRON(II)-2-(2′-PYRIDYL)BENZIMIDAZOLE COMPLEXES

Abstract

2-(2′-Pyridyl)benzimidazole (pybzim = LH) coordinates to iron(II) as a bidentate and forms the tris-ligated complex, [Fe(pybzim)₃]²⁺ as isolated in the solid. Titration of [Fe(pybzim)₃]²⁺ with base demonstrates the successive deprotonation of the imino hydrogens of the coordinated ligands. Protonation constants for the free ligand, pybzim (Iog₁₀ K ^H = 11.33) and the complex, [Fe(pybzim)₃]²⁺ (log₁₀ K ^H ₁ = 9.58, log₁₀ K ^H ₂ = 8.13 and log₁₀ K ^H ₃ = 6.97) were measured in 30% (v/v) H₂O/EtOH. Results show that coordination to iron(II) increases the acidity of the imino hydrogen of the ligand. Spin-crossover behaviour of the complex were studied in different solvents ME, AC, AN, NM, NB, DMF, DMSO and ANL. The complex shows strong spin-crossover behaviour which is solvent dependent. Values of the spin-equilibrium constant (K _sc) and the associated thermodynamic parameters (ΔH _sc = 18.1–21.3 kJ mol^?1 and δS _sc = 69.6–84.4JK^?1 mol^?1) were calculated. An increase of the enthalpy is observed with increasing donor number (DN) of the solvent.     

Cu2(dien)2Ag5(CN)9 containing the one‐dimensional polymeric cation [Cu(dien)Ag(CN)2]nn+ and the unusual [Ag2(CN)3]− anion (dien is diethylenetriamine)

From the 1:1 system of [Cu(dien)₂](NO₃)₂ and K[Ag(CN)₂] in water (dien is diethyl­enetri­amine, C₄H₁₃N₃), the novel compound catena‐poly­[bis­[[μ‐cyano‐1:2κ²C:N‐diethyl­enetri­amine‐2κ³N‐copper(II)silver(I)]‐μ‐cyano‐1:2′κ²C:N] di­cyano­silver(I) tri­cyanodisilver(I)], [CuAg(CN)₂(dien)]₂[Ag(CN)₂][Ag₂(CN)₃], has been isolated. The structure is formed from positively charged [–Cu(dien)–NC–Ag–CN–]_nⁿ⁺ chains and two isolated centrosymmetric [Ag(CN)₂]^? and [Ag₂(CN)₃]^? anions. In the cationic chains, the Cu atoms are linked by bridging di­cyano­argentate groups, and the deformed square‐pyramidal coordination polyhedron of the Cu^II cation is formed from a tridentate chelate‐like bonded dien ligand and two N‐bonded bridging cyano groups. One of the bridging cyano groups occupies the apical (ap) position [mean Cu—­N_eq = 2.02 (2) Å, and Cu—N_ap = 2.170 (3) Å; eq is equatorial]. Short argentophilic interactions in the range 3.16–­3.30 Å are present in the crystal structure.     

Ferrimagnetic Ordering and Anomalous Stoichiometry Observed for the Cubic,Extended 3D Prussian Blue Analogues (NEt3Me)2MnII5(CN)12 and (NEt2Me2)2MnII5(CN)12: A Cation-Adaptive Structure

The reactions of Mn^II(O₂CCH₃)₂ with NEt₃Me⁺CN⁻ and NEt₂Me₂⁺CN⁻ form (NEt₃Me)₂Mn^II₅(CN)₁₂ ( 1 ) and (NEt₂Me₂)₂Mn^II₅(CN)₁₂ ( 2 ), respectively. Structure model-building and Rietveld refinement of high-resolution synchrotron powder diffraction data revealed a cubic [a=24.0093 Å ( 1 ), 23.8804 Å ( 2 )] 3D extended structural motif with adjacent tetrahedral and octahedral Mn^II sites in a 3:2 ratio. Each tetrahedral Mn^II site is surrounded by four low-spin octahedral Mn^II sites, and each octahedral Mn^II site is surrounded by six high-spin tetrahedral Mn^II sites; adjacent sites are antiferromagnetically coupled in 3D. Compensation does not occur, and magnetic ordering as a ferrimagnet is observed at T_c=13 K for 2 based on the temperature at which remnant magnetization, M_r(T)→0. The hysteresis has an unusual constricted shape with inflection points around 50 and 1.2 kOe with a 5 K coercivity of 16 Oe and remnant magnetization, M_r, of 2050 emuOe mol⁻¹. The unusual structure and stoichiometry are attributed to the very ionic nature of the high-spin N-bonded Mn^II ion, which enables the maximization of the attractive van der Waals interactions through minimization of void space via a reduced ∠ MnNC. This results in an additional example of the A_xMn^II_y(CN)_x+2y (x=0, y=1; x=1, y=3; x=2, y=1; x=2, y=2; x=2, y=3; x=3, y=5; and x=4, y=1) family of compounds possessing an unprecedented stoichiometry and lattice motif that are cation adaptive structured materials.     

Synthesis of Isotope Enriched (CN3H6)2[57Fe(CN)5NO] starting from 57Fe

A high‐yield, mmolar‐scale synthesis of pure guanidinium nitroprusside, (CN₃H₆)₂[⁽⁵⁷⁾Fe(CN)₅NO] (GNP) from iron metal is described. The iron metal contained pieces of 95.3% ⁵⁷Fe together with normal iron so that an isotope enrichment in ⁵⁷Fe of 25% was achieved. Single‐crystals of GNP could be grown in cubic shape and dimensions of about 3 × 4 × 4 mm³. The purity of the GNP product and the intermediates K₄[⁽⁵⁷⁾Fe(CN)₆] · 3 H₂O and Na₂[⁽⁵⁷⁾Fe(CN)₅NO] · 2 H₂O was ascertained by ⁵⁷Fe Mössbauer spectroscopy as well as ¹³C, ¹⁴N and ⁵⁷Fe NMR spectroscopy. The ⁵⁷Fe NMR chemical shift for [⁽⁵⁷⁾Fe(CN)₅NO]^2– in GNP was detected at +2004.0 ppm [vs Fe(CO)₅].     

Crystal structure of di (1-n-dodecylpyridine) decahydro-closo-decaborate(2-) (C5H5N-C12H25)2[B10H10]

Using X-ray analysis, we have determined the crystal structure of di(1-n-dodecylpyridine) decahydrocloso-decaborate(2-), (py-C₁₂H₂₅)₂[B₁₀H₁₀] (I), a yellow salt-like substance obtained by reaction of (py-C₁₂H₂₅)Br and K₂[B₁₀H₁₀] in an aqueous solution. Compound I melts at 125⁰ without decomposition and luminesces under ultraviolet radiation (λ_max=555 nm at 298 K). In I, quaternary pyridine bases, containing a hydrocarbon radical with the C₁₂ chain, are combined with the closo-cluster hydroborate anion [B₁₀H₁₀]^2-. This results in a charge transfer structure having shortened nonvalent (equatorial B) H.…H(C of pyridine) contacts of 2.41(8) Å. Crystals I are orthorhombic with a=8.584 (1), b=7.739(1), c=31.183(5) Å, V_cell=2071.4(5) ų, space group Pnmm, Z=2, d_calc=0.986 g/cm³ (a Syntex P2₁ automatic diffractometer, λCUK_α, N_msd/used=1654/711, R_aniso=0.076, R_w=0.080, w=1/(σ(F_obs)²+0.0007·F _obs ² ). Substantial changes are observed in the vibration range of the valent B?H bonds in the IR spectrum of I as compared to that of pure ionic K₂[B₁₀H₁₀], confirming the interaction.     

The New Carbodiimide Li2Gd2Sr(CN2)5 Having a Crystal Structure Related to That of Gd2(CN2)3

The new carbodiimide compounds Li₂RE₂Sr(CN₂)₅ (RE = Sm, Gd, Eu, Tb) were prepared by a straight forward solid state metathesis reaction of REF₃, SrF₂, and Li₂(CN₂) at around 600 °C. The crystal structure of Li₂Gd₂Sr(CN₂)₅ was solved based on X‐ray single‐crystal diffraction data. Corresponding Li₂RE₂Sr(CN₂)₅ compounds were analyzed by isotypic indexing of their powder patterns. The crystal structure of Li₂Gd₂Sr(CN₂)₅ can be well related to that of Gd₂(CN₂)₃, because both structures are based on layered structures composed of close packed layers of [N=C=N]^2– sticks, alternating with layers of metal ions. The crystal structure of Li₂Gd₂Sr(CN₂)₅ can be considered to contain an ABC layer sequence of [N = C=N]^2– layers with the interlayer voids being occupied by (three) distinct types of cations.     

Resonance Scattering Spectral Determination of HSA with a New Scattering Enhanced Reagent of K_3[Fe(CN)_6]

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Investigation of the spectral properties of a squarylium near-infrared dye and its complexation with Fe(III) and Co(II) ions

The spectral features of the squarylium near-infrared (NIR) dye NN525 in different solutions and its complexation with several metal ions were investigated. The absorbance maximum of the dye is λ=663 nm in methanol. This value matches the output of a commercially available laser diode (650 nm), thus making use of such a source practical for excitation. The emission wavelength of the dye in methanol is λ_em=670 nm. The addition of either Fe(III) ion or Co(II) ion resulted in fluorescence quenching of the dye. The Stern–Volmer quenching constant, K_SV, was calculated from the Stern–Volmer plot to be K_SV=2.70×10⁷ M⁻¹ for Co(II) ion. The K_SV value for Fe(III) ion could not be established due to the non-linearity of the Stern–Volmer plot and the modified Stern–Volmer plot for this ion. The detection limit is 6.24×10⁻⁸ M for Fe(III) ion and 1.55×10⁻⁵ M for Co(III) ion. The molar ratio of the metal to the dye was established to be 1:1 for both metal ions. The stability constant, K_S, of the metal–dye complex was calculated to be 3.14×10⁶ M⁻¹ for the Fe–dye complex and 2.64×10⁵ M⁻¹ for the Co–dye complex.     

Zinc-containing chainlike polymer {Cs_2[Zn(S_2C=C(CN)_2)_2]}_n,the second example of bridging [S_2C=C(CN)_2]

The title compound {Cs2[Zn(S2C=C(CN)2)2]}n(2),Catena-poly {dicesium [bis(l,l-dicyanoethene-2,2-dithiolato-S,S':N)-Zinc(Ⅱ)]},is the second example of bridging [S2C=C(CN)2] (hereafter referred to as i-mnt) for metal-containing polymer.It crystallizes in the non-centrosymmetric space group Ia (alt.Cc,No.9).There are two coordination modes of i-mnt in this compound:μ-η1-η1-i-mnt,bridging two Zn moieties with two S atoms and terminal i-mnt.A characteristic feature of the structure is the infinite-Zn(η2-i-mnt)(η1-η1-i-mnt)-Zn(η1-η1-i-mnt)(η2-i-mnt)-wave-like chain.Cs atoms are located between the chains to form three-dimensional network-like packing.An efficient second harmonic generation from the crystal has been observed on the irradiation with the 1064 nm output of a Nd:YAG laser.     

Polynuclear Branched Tetrazole Systems. 2. New 2-(5-Tetrazolyl)ethylpodands and Their NH-Acidity

Nine new polynuclear 2-(5-tetrazolyl)ethyl podands have been obtained by the azidation of the corresponding nitriles. Using Bjerrum distribution functions, the values of pK _a ¹, pK _a ², pK _a ³, and pK _a ⁴ have been determined by a potentiometric method for 14 polynuclear tetrazoles in aqueous and aqueous methanolic solution. The found values lie in the range from 3.5 to 7.5 pH units. The overall rules and the sequence of the ionization of the spatially separated tetrazole fragments in these podand systems are discussed.     

A New Nonlinear Optical Material with N(CN)2− Anion

Discovering new functional genes and developing high-performance materials are the goals being pursued by scientists. In this work, we successfully obtained a second-order nonlinear optical (NLO) material via the aqueous solution method, Y[N(CN)₂]₄[NH(C₂H₅)₃] ⋅ 3H₂O, which is the first NLO material with the anionic group N(CN)₂⁻. Remarkably, this material is not only strongly NLO-active at 1064 nm with a response of about 2.8 × KH₂PO₄, but also possesses a short UV absorption edge of 250 nm. In-depth first-principles calculations illustrate well that the optical properties are mainly from the strong interaction of N, C and Y atoms. This result indicates that the N(CN)₂⁻ anion may be a new NLO functional gene. This work enriches the diversity of NLO functional genes and materials.