Single crystal structure of [Zn-2(dpt)(2)(mu-OH)](ClO4)(3) (dpt = bis(
3-aminopropyl) amine) shows that two units of Zn(dpt) are bridged by o
xygen atom of the hydroxo group. Each Zn-atom possesses distorted tetr
ahedral geometry. Analogous complexes [Zn2L2(mu-OH)](ClO4)(3) [L = bis
(3-aminopropyl) methylamine(medpt), bis (2-aminoethyl)methylamine(medi
en)] have been synthesised. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights
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