New neptunyl(V) phthalates of (NpO2)(2)(OOC)(2)C6H4 . 7 H2O and (NpO2)
(2)(OOC)(2)C6H4 . 6 H2O, have been synthesized. The compounds have dif
ferent properties such as solubilities in water, thermogravimetric beh
avior, electronic absorption and infrared spectra. Spectroscopic prope
rties of the compounds indicate the presence of mutual NpO2+ coordinat
ion. Mossbauer spectra of (NpO2)(2)(OOC)(2)C6H4 . 6 H2O suggest a seve
n-fold coordination around the neptunium atom.