Crystal structure and catalytic studies of heterodinuclear complex [CuZn(μ-OAc)(μ-OH)(μ-OH2)(bpy)2](ClO4)2

• The heterodinuclear complex [CuZn(μ-OAc)(μ-OH)(μ-OH2)(bpy)2](ClO4)2 has been synthesized.
• The complex has no Cu…..Cu interaction in its structural unit.
• Single crystal X-ray diffraction study reveals distorted square pyramidal geometry copper (II) and zinc (II) centers.
• Partial copper–zinc bond is present in the complex.
• The complex is an efficient catalyst towards the oxidation of benzylic alcohols.

The heterodinuclear copper–zinc complex [CuZn(μ-OAc)(μ-OH)(μ-OH2)(bpy)2](ClO4)2 has been synthesized from solid state reaction and its crystal structure was established. The heterobimetallic complex is quite efficient catalyst for hydrogen peroxide mediated oxidation of alcohols into corresponding carbonyl compounds.

The newly synthesized heterobimetallic complex [CuZn(μ-OAc)(μ-OH)(μ-OH2)(bpy)2](ClO4)2, characterized by various physico-chemical, spectroscopic techniques and finally by X-ray crystallography, is quite efficient catalyst for hydrogen peroxide mediated oxidation of alcohols into a corresponding carbonyl compounds.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slideScheme 1: Oxidation of alcohols.