Synthesis, structural and spectroscopic characterization of zinc(II) iodide complex with 2-(4-iodophenyl)iminomethylpyridine in the solid state and solution †

Key Points

• The research aims to synthesize and characterize a zinc(II) iodide complex involving a Schiff base ligand.
• Synthesis of the zinc iodide complex using ZnI2 and 2-[(4-iodophenyl)iminomethyl]pyridine.
• Characterization conducted through structural and spectroscopic techniques in solid state and solution.
• Crystallization was confirmed to occur in the monoclinic space group P21/c.
• Successful synthesis of [ZnI2(L4-I)], a novel zinc(II) iodide complex.
• Complex crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P21/c, indicating a stable structure.
• Characterization reveals insights into the structural parameters and binding interactions of the complex.