π-Complex of Cu(I) Chloride with 1-Allyloxybenzotriazole CuCl · C<Subscript>6</Subscript>H<Subscript>4</Subscript>N<Subscript>3</Subscript>(OC<Subscript>3</Subscript>H<Subscript>5</Subscript>)

Single crystals of CuCl · C₆H₄N₃(OC₃H₅)(I) are synthesized by ac electrochemical method from Cu(II) chloride and 1-allyloxybenzotriazole in ethanol solution and their unit cell parameters are determined: space group P2₁/a a=11.583(4) , b=11.443(7) , c=8.620(4) , =108.77(3)°, V=1082(2) ³, R(F)=0.0366, R _w (F)=0.0396 for 1095 reflections. In the structure of -complex I, inorganic fragment Cu₂Cl₂ forms centrocymmetric parallelogram. A molecule of 1-allyloxybenzotriazole acts as a bridge, which is bonded to the Cu atoms of two inorganic dimers through the C=C bond of the allyl group and to the N atom of a triazole ring. Owing to this bridging function, the ligand molecules form zigzag organometallic layers. The trigonal-pyramidal coordination sphere of a metal atom includes two Cl atoms and the C=C group. The structural motif of complex I significantly differs from that of the previously studied 2CuCl · C₆H₄N₃(OC₃H₅) and resembles the motif of a bromide analog Cu₂Br₂ · [C₆H₄N₃(OC₃H₅)]₂.__________Translated from Koordinatsionnaya Khimiya, Vol. 31, No. 5, 2005, pp. 364–369.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2005 by Goreshnik, Myskiv.     

Hydrothermal synthesis and crystal structure of a novel nickel(II) complex: [Ni(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>Bibzim)<Subscript>3</Subscript>Cl<Subscript>2</Subscript> · 2H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O] (H<Subscript>2</Subscript>Bibzim = 2,2-Bibenzimidazole)

A novel organic-inorganic hybrid compound based on weak intermolecular interactions formulated as Ni(H₂Bibzim)₃Cl₂ · 2H₂O (H₂Bibzim = 2,2-bibenzimidazole, formula, C₁₄H₁₀N₄) has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis, single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses, and IR spectra. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group Pbcn, Z = 2, a = 20.8530(19), b = 15.7838(14), c = 12.3159(11) Å, V = 4053.7(6) ų, M _r = 1736.84, ρ_c = 1.423g/cm³, λ = 0.71073 Å, μ(MoK _α) = 0.664 mm^?1, F(000) = 1792, R = 0.0283 and wR = 0.0707 for 3746 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The complex is composed of mononuclear cations [Ni(H₂Bibzim)₃]²⁺, chlorine anions, and lattice water molecules, which are linked into a two-dimensional supramolecular architectures via hydrogen bonds and π-π-stacking interactions.     

Crystal structure of Mg pivalate hydrate Mg(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)<Subscript>6</Subscript>(Piv)<Subscript>2</Subscript> · 3H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

Single crystals of Mg pivalate hydrate, Mg(H₂O)₆(Piv)₂ · 3H₂O (HPiv = (CH₃)₃CCOOH) are synthesized and their structure is determined by X-ray diffraction method. The crystals are rhombic: a = 10.917(2) Å, b = 12.625(2) Å, c = 31.394(8) Å, Z = 8, space group Pbca, R ₁ = 0.0525. The Mg atom has octahedral surrounding of the O atoms of water molecules (Mg-O 2.044–2.137 Å). The cationic chains of [Mg(H₂O)₆] _∞ ²⁺ lie in the voids of doubled network anionic layers of [(H₂O)₃(Piv)₂] _∞∞ ^2? . Inside the layer, the pivalate anions alternate with water molecules in the xy plane, being bonded to them by hydrogen bonds. The cationic chains and the anionic layers are united into layered packs by hydrogen bonds between coordinated water molecules and pivalate anions and between coordinated and crystal hydrate water molecules.     

Magnetic properties of a linear trinuclear manganese compound [Mn<Subscript>3</Subscript>(PhCO<Subscript>2</Subscript>)<Subscript>6</Subscript>(Bipy)<Subscript>2</Subscript>] · H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

The reaction of the trinuclear oxo-centered mixed-valence complex [Mn₃O(O₂CPh)₆(Py)₂(H₂O)] with 2,2′-bipyridyl (Bipy) and another potential tripodal ligand affords the title compound [Mn₃(PhCO₂)₆(Bipy)₂] · H₂O in good yield. The X-ray crystallographic diffraction study reveals that three mangenese ions are arranged in a linear mode with Mn_center-Mn_terminal and Mn_terminal-Mn_terminal diatances of 3.588 and 7.176 Å, respectively. Molar magnetic susceptibility of the compound gradually decreases from 12.23 (300 K) to 4.45 cm³ K mol^?1 (2 K). Taking into account the structure of this compound, the data in the 2.0–300 K range were fit to the appropriate theoretical expression to give J = ?2.73 cm^?1, ρ = 2.07%, N _a = ?0.0004 cm³ mol^?1, g = 1.992, and R ² = 0.99996. The magnetization versus external magnetic field measurements at 2 K shows that the ground state is S _T = 5/2.     

Crystal structure of glycine phosphite C<Subscript>2</Subscript>H<Subscript>5</Subscript>NO<Subscript>2</Subscript>·H<Subscript>3</Subscript>PO<Subscript>3</Subscript>

Single crystal X-ray diffraction study of glycine phosphite C₂H₅NO₂·H₃PO₃ was performed (monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 7.401(3) Å, b = 8.465(3) Å, c = 9.737(3) Å; β = 100.73(5)°, Z = 4). It has been found that one of hydrogen atoms is located at the centre of symmetry forming two strong hydrogen bonds to yield H₄P₂O ₆ ^?2 dimers, while another hydrogen atom is statistically disordered over two positions and organizes the dimers into an infinite corrugated chain. The ordering of this hydrogen atom position and/or displacement of the other one from the centre of symmetry will lead to the loss of symmetry centre and lowering of the point group symmetry from C_2h to piezo-active group C₂ or C _s .     

Crystal structure and spectroscopic properties of ciprofloxacinium pentachloroantimonate(III) monohydrate (C<Subscript>17</Subscript>H<Subscript>19</Subscript>N<Subscript>3</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript>F)SbCl<Subscript>5</Subscript> · H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

Synthesis, X-ray diffraction, IR and luminescence spectroscopic studies of the monohydrate of pentachloroantimonate(III) of doubly protonated ciprofloxacin (C₁₇H₁₉N₃O₃F)SbCl₅ · H₂O (I) were performed. The structure of I is formed by SbCl₆ octahedra combined into polymeric chains [SbCl₅] _n ^2n? through common vertices, ciprofloxacinium cations (CfH₃)²⁺, and water molecules linked by hydrogen bonds. CfH is protonated at the carbonyl oxygen atom and the terminal nitrogen atom of the piperazinyl group. The electronic and geometric aspects determining the luminescence properties of I and of related compounds are discussed.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Co(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)<Subscript>6</Subscript>](C<Subscript>19</Subscript>H<Subscript>17</Subscript>O<Subscript>4</Subscript>SO<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>⋅8H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

The title compound, cobalt 4′,7-diethoxylisoflavone-3′-sulfonate([Co(H₂O)₆](X)₂⋅8H₂O, X = C₁₉H₁₇O₄SO₃) was synthesized and its structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. It crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1 with cell parameters a = 9.026(3) Å, b = 16.431(5) Å, c = 18.195(6) Å, α = 72.289(4)^∘, β = 87.498(4)^∘, γ = 82.775(5)^∘, V = 2550.1(13) Å⁻³, D_c = 1.419 Mg m⁻³, and Z = 2. The results show that the title compound consists of one cobalt cation, six coordinated water molecules, eight lattice water molecules, and two 4′,7-diethoxylisoflavone-3′-sulfonate anions, C₁₉H₁₇O₄SO⁻₃. Two anions have different conformations. Twelve H atoms of six coordinated water molecules, as donors, form hydrogen bonds with four oxygen atoms of sulfo-groups of two anions and eight oxygen atoms of eight lattice water molecules. In addition, π < eqid1 > ⋅ < eqid2 > π stacking interactions exist in the crystal structure, which together with hydrogen bonds lead to supramolecular formation with a three-dimensional network.     

Clathrate [Zn(C<Subscript>6</Subscript>H<Subscript>5</Subscript>COO)<Subscript>2</Subscript>(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)<Subscript>2</Subscript>] · 2CH<Subscript>3</Subscript>COOH: Synthesis and crystal structure

The clathrate [Zn(C₆H₅COO)₂(H₂O)₂] · 2CH₃COOH (I) was obtained for the first time from zinc(II) benzoate. The individuality, the unit cell parameters, and the number of “guest” molecules in complex I were determined from X-ray diffraction and derivatographic data. Its crystal structure was solved.     

Oxidation of Adamantane with H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>2</Subscript>–CF<Subscript>3</Subscript>COCF<Subscript>3</Subscript> · 1.5 H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O in the Presence of VO(acac)<Subscript>2</Subscript>

The system hydrogen peroxide–hexafluoroacetone sesquihydrate effectively oxidizes adamantane in the presence of VO(acac)₂ to afford 64% of adamantan-1-ol in tert-butyl alcohol or 76% of adamantan-2-one in a mixture of acetic acid with pyridine.     

Thermal stability of crandallite CaAl<Subscript>3</Subscript>(PO<Subscript>4</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>(OH)<Subscript>5</Subscript>·(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)

Thermogravimetry combined with evolved gas mass spectrometry has been used to characterise the mineral crandallite CaAl₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₅·(H₂O) and to ascertain the thermal stability of this ‘cave’ mineral. X-ray diffraction proves the presence of the mineral and identifies the products of the thermal decomposition. The mineral crandallite is formed through the reaction of calcite with bat guano. Thermal analysis shows that the mineral starts to decompose through dehydration at low temperatures at around 139 °C and the dehydroxylation occurs over the temperature range 200–700 °C with loss of the OH units. The critical temperature for OH loss is around 416 °C and above this temperature the mineral structure is altered. Some minor loss of carbonate impurity occurs at 788 °C. This study shows the mineral is unstable above 139 °C. This temperature is well above the temperature in the caves of 15 °C maximum. A chemical reaction for the synthesis of crandallite is offered and the mechanism for the thermal decomposition is given.     

Synthesis and X-ray diffraction study of Li(H<Subscript>3</Subscript>O)[UO<Subscript>2</Subscript>(C<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>4</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)] · H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

Single crystals of Li(H₃O)[UO₂(C₂O₄)₂(H₂O)] · H₂O (I) have been synthesized and studied by X-ray diffraction. Compound I crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system with the unit cell parameters: a = 7.1682(10) Å, b = 29.639(6) Å, c = 6.6770(12) Å, β= 112.3(7)°, space group P 2₁/c, Z = 4, R = 4.36%. Structure I contains discrete mononuclear groups [UO₂(C₂O₄)₂(H₂O)]^2? ascribed to the crystal-chemical group AB ₂ ⁰¹ M¹ (A = UO₂ ²⁺, B⁰¹ =C₂O ₄ ^2? , M¹ = H₂O), which are “cross-linked” by the lithium ions into infinite layers {Li(UO₂)(C₂O₄)₂(H₂O)₂}^? perpendicular to [010]. The hydroxonium ions are located between adjacent uranium-containing layers. A hydrogen bond system involving water molecules, oxalate ions, and hydroxonium combines the anionic layers into a three-dimensional framework.     

Crystal structure,infrared and raman spectra of tripotassium trisaccha-rinate dihydrate,K<Subscript>3</Subscript>(C<Subscript>7</Subscript>H<Subscript>4</Subscript>NO<Subscript>3</Subscript>S)<Subscript>3</Subscript>·2H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

The crystal structure of tripotassium trisaccharinate dihydrate, K₃(C₇H₄NO₃S)₃·2H₂O, is triclic, space group\(P \bar 1, Z = 2\). It consists of three crystallographically independent potassium and saccharinato ions as well as two structurally different water molecules. Potassium coordination polyhedra are irregular, with K1 and K3 six-coordinated and the third one K2 seven-coordinated. The K?O distances range from 2.652(9) to 3.100(2) Å(mean: 2.790 Å) whereas the K?N distance is 3.025(3) Å. The water molecules W2 is disordered over three positions with occupancies of approximately 0.6, 0.2 and 0.2. The hydrogen atom (H1W1) of the ordered water molecule (O1W) is hydrogen bonded to the sulfonyl oxygen atom (O11) (R(O...O)=2.976(3) Å), whereas the other hydrogen atom (H2W1) is bifurcated to the carbonyl oxygen atom (O13) (R(O...O)=2.851(3) Å) and the disordered water molecules (O23W) (R(O...O)=3.067(12) Å). The carbonyl oxygens (O13, O23 and O33) and one of the disordered water molecules (O22W) are involved in C?H...O hydrogen bonds (R(C?H...O)=3.027(4)–3.304(9) Å). Structural characteristics of the studied compound are compared with the analogous trisodium trisaccharinate dihydrate and dipotassium sodium trisaccharinate monohydrate. Infrared and Raman spectra of the title compound have been analyzed in relation to the structure, and compared with the spectra of trisodium trisaccharinate dihydrate.     

A Raman Spectroscopic Study of Aqueous La(CH<Subscript>3</Subscript>CO<Subscript>2</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript> Solutions and La(CH<Subscript>3</Subscript>CO<Subscript>2</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript>·1.5 H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O(cr)

Aqueous solutions of La(CH₃CO₂)₃, NaCH₃CO₂ and La(ClO₄)₃ were studied using Raman spectroscopy. In dilute NaCH₃CO₂ solution, acetate is fully hydrated and forms only minor amounts of ion pairs. The characteristic Raman bands are discussed and assigned. In fairly dilute La(ClO₄)₃ solutions, the La³⁺(aq) ion occurs as the nonahydrate. The separation of the carboxylate bands, ν_as – ν_s (Δ-value), in NaCH₃CO₂(cr) compared to La(CH₃CO₂)₃·1.5H₂O(cr) correlates with the bonding type of acetate which is “ionic” in the former but bidentate chelating/tridentate chelating in the latter. Other acetate bands such as the deformation mode of the CO₂ moiety, δ CO₂, and the two rocking vibrations (ρ), as well as the C–C stretch show marked differences in their band positions in NaCH₃CO₂(cr) compared to the ones in La(CH₃CO₂)₃·1.5H₂O(aq). In a ternary solution of La(CH₃CO₂)₃/LaCl₃ with a molar ratio La³⁺(aq): \( {\text{CH}}_{3} {\text{CO}}_{2}^{ - } \)(aq) = 3.87: 1.00), the bands of the bound acetate on La³⁺ were characterized and compared to those of fully hydrated acetate, \( {\text{CH}}_{3} {\text{CO}}_{2}^{ - } \left( {\text{aq}} \right) \). In this solution, almost all acetate is ligated to La³⁺ in a bidentate fashion and two complex species could be identified (molar ratios La³⁺: \( {\text{CH}}_{3} {\text{CO}}_{2}^{ - } \)  = 1:1 and 1:2, respectively). In La(CH₃CO₂)₃ solutions in H₂O and D₂O strong acetato complexes are formed and the bands of the bound acetate were characterized and compared with the ones of the fully hydrated acetate modes. A dilution series down to 0.0037 mol·L^?1 in La(CH₃CO₂)₃(aq) and to 0.0150 mol·L^?1 in La(CH₃CO₂)₃(D₂O) showed that two acetate complexes are formed in these solutions. Again, it was shown that in these solutions the bound acetates on La³⁺ exist as bidentate ligands. DFT frequencies of the acetate on clusters {La(OH₂)₇O₂CCH₃)}²⁺ and {La(OH₂)₅(O₂CCH₃)₂}⁺ compared well with the measured values. By determining the ligation number, \( \bar{n} \), it can be established that in dilute solutions, below 0.04 mol·L^?1, a complex with a 1:1 stoichiometry (La³⁺: \( {\text{CH}}_{3} {\text{CO}}_{2}^{ - } \)) exists in equilibrium with “free” acetate while in more concentrated solutions a 1:2 complex also forms. La³⁺(aq) hydrolysis is slight and very small equilibrium concentrations of CH₃COOH were detected (C–C stretch at 893 cm^?1). From quantitative Raman measurements, K ₁ was determined to be 160 ± 10 at 22 °C.     

Crystal structure of [Pb<Subscript>3</Subscript>(OH)<Subscript>4</Subscript>Co(NO<Subscript>2</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript>](NO<Subscript>3</Subscript>)(NO<Subscript>2</Subscript>)·2H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

The structure of [Pb₃(OH)₄Co(NO₂)₃](NO₃)(NO₂)·2H₂O is determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystallographic characteristics are as follows: a = 8.9414(4) Å, b = 14.5330(5) Å, c = 24.9383(9) Å, V = 3240.6(2) ų, space group Pbca, Z = 8. The Co(III) atoms have a slightly distorted octahedral coordination formed by three nitrogen atoms belonging to nitro groups (Co–N_av is 1.91 Å) and three oxygen atoms belonging to hydroxyl groups (Co–O_av is 1.93 Å). The hydroxyl groups act as μ₃-bridges between the metal atoms. The geometric characteristics are analyzed and the packing motif is determined.     

[H<Subscript>4</Subscript>(4,4′-Bipy)<Subscript>3</Subscript>][Sc(OH)(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)<Subscript>5</Subscript>]<Subscript>2</Subscript>Cl<Subscript>8</Subscript>: Synthesis,structure, and solid-phase thermal transformation

The reaction of [Sc(OH)(H₂O)₅]₂Cl₄ · 2H₂O in isopropanol with 4,4′-Bipy in CHCl₃ produced a crystalline compound, which was identified as [H₄(4,4′-Bipy)₃][Sc(OH)(H₂O)₅]₂Cl₈ (I) by elemental analysis, IR spectra, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. In the structure of compound I, the three protonated diimine molecules form a centrosymmetric trimer via N...N hydrogen bonds. The polyhedron around the Sc atom is an octahedron with one split vertex. The excursion of the Sc atom from the plane formed by the oxygen atoms (water molecules) toward the hydroxo bridges is 0.5 Å. The thermolysis of compound I generates ScCl₃, whereas the final decomposition product of the precursor dimer is ScOCl.     

Molar heat capacity and thermodynamic properties of crystalline [Nd(Glu)(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)<Subscript>5</Subscript>(Im)<Subscript>3</Subscript>](ClO<Subscript>4</Subscript>)<Subscript>6</Subscript>·2H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

A complex of neodymium perchloric acid coordinated with L-glutamic acid and imidazole, [Nd(Glu)(H₂O)₅(Im)₃](ClO₄)₆·2H₂O was synthesized and characterized by IR and elements analysis for the first time. The thermodynamic properties of the complex were studied with an automatic adiabatic calorimeter and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Glass transition and phase transition were discovered at 221.83 and 245.45 K, respectively. The glass transition was interpreted as a freezing-in phenomenon of the reorientational motion of ClO₄⁻ ions and the phase transition was attributed to the orientational order/disorder process of ClO₄⁻ ions. The heat capacities of the complex were measured with the automatic adiabatic calorimeter and the thermodynamic functions [H _T-H _298.15] and [S _T-S _298.15] were derived in the temperature range from 80 to 390 K with temperature interval of 5 K. Thermal decomposition behavior of the complex in nitrogen atmosphere was studied by thermogravimetric (TG) analysis and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).     

Crystal Structure of Neptunium(V) Acetate [(NpO<Subscript>2</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>(OOCCH<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)] ⋅ 2H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

A new neptunium(V) complex [(NpO₂)₂(CH₃COO)₂(H₂O)] ? 2H₂O was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined. The unit cell parameters are: a = 24.007(10) Å, b = 6.779(3) Å, c = 8.076(3) Å, space group Pnma, Z = 4, V = 1314.2(9) ų, R = 0.049, wR(F²) = 0.105. The crystal structure of the compound is composed of neutral [(NpO₂)₂(CH₃COO)₂(H₂O)] layers and molecules of the water of crystallization. Each of the crystallographically independent neptunoyl ions performs a bidentate function thus forming a composite system of cation-cation bonds.     

Crystal structure of Na<Subscript>3</Subscript>(NH<Subscript>4</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>[Ir(SO<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>Cl<Subscript>4</Subscript>]·4H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

The complex Na₃(NH₄)₂[Ir(SO₃)₂Cl₄]·4H₂O was examined with single crystal X-ray diffraction and IR spectroscopy. Crystal data: a = 7.3144(4) Å, b = 10.0698(5) Å, c = 12.3748(6) Å, β = 106.203(1)°, V = 875.26(8) ų, space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, d _calc = 2.547 g/cm³. In the complex anion two trans SO ₃ ^2? groups are coordinated to iridium through the S atom. The splitting of O-H bending vibrations of crystallization water molecules and N-H ones of the ammonium cation is considered in the context of different types of interactions with the closest neighbors in the structure.     

Erbium(III) and lutecium(III) complexes [Ln(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)<Subscript>8</Subscript>][Cr(NCS)<Subscript>6</Subscript>] · 5H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O: Synthesis and crystal structure

[Ln(H₂O)₈][Cr(NCS)₆] · 5H₂O aqua complexes, where Ln = Er (1), Lu (2), have been found in an aqueous solution instead of binary complex salts with an organic ligand in their cation, when crystal products of the reaction between Ln(NO₃)₃ · 6H₂O (Ln = Er, Lu), K₃[Cr(NCS)₆] · 4H₂O, and 8-oxyquinoline (C₉H₇NO) were studied by X-ray diffraction. Crystals of complexes 1 and 2 are isostructural and crystallize in triclinic system, space group P\(\bar 1\), Z = 2. For complex 1: a = 9.0677(4) Å, b = 9.3115(4) Å, c = 16.9595 Å, α = 81.526(2)°, β = 86.153(2)°, γ = 83.879(2)°, V = 1406.33(10) ų, ρ_calc = 1.894 g/cm³; for complex 2: a = 9.0438(3) Å, b = 9.2880(3) Å, c = 16.9181(3) Å, α = 81.7250(10)°, β = 86.1600(10)°, γ = 83.8850(10)°, V = 1396.38(7) ų, ρ_calc = 1.926 g/cm³.     

Crystal structure and quantum chemical investigation of [Cd(NTO)<Subscript>4</Subscript>Cd(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)<Subscript>6</Subscript>] · 4H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

[Cd(NTO)₄Cd(H₂O)₆] •4H₂O was synthesized by mixing the aqueous solution of 3-nitro-1, 2,4-triazol-5-one (NTO) and cadmium carbonate. The single crystal structure was determined by a four-circle X-ray diffractometer. The crystal is monoclinic, space group C2/c with crystal parameters of a = 2.1229(3) nm, b = 0.6261(8) nm, = 2.1165(3) nm, β= 90.602 (3)°, V= 2.977(6) nm₃, Z = 4, D_c = 2.055 g • cm_-3, μ = 15.45 cm_-1 and F(000) = 1824. 2523 observable independent reflections with F₀4σ(F₀) were used for the determination and refinement of the crystal structure. Lorentz-polarization and absorption correction were applied. The final R is 0.0282 and wR = 0.0792. The analytical results show that the Cd⁺² has two kinds of coordinate bonds in one crystal. One Cd⁺² coordinates with 4 NTO anions and another coordinates with 6 water molecules to form a binucleate complex with a structure of tetrahedron and tetragonal bipyramid, respectively. By using SCF-PM3-MO method, the electron structure of cadmium complex of NTO has been calculated. The analysis of the calculated results shows that when [Cd(NTO)₄Cd(H₂O)₆] • 4H₂O is heated, the crystallization waters will be dissociated first and the ligand waters second and NO₂ group has priority of leaving when NTO⁻ is decomposed. Analysis of the energy level and composition of localized molecular orbitals indicates that both the two Cd²⁺ bond to the coordinating atom with 5s