Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Cu(β-ala)(phen)(H_ 2O)]·NO_ 3·H_ 2O

The complex, [Cu(β-ala)(phen)(H_ 2O)]·NO_ 3·H_ 2O, was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction method. The crystal belongs to monoclinic system with space group of Pī. The cell parameters are a=1.0045(2) nm, b=1.2132(2) nm, c=0.71682(14) nm, α= 93.88(3)°, β= 94.31(3)°, γ= 99.81(3)°, V=0.8555(3) nm 3, Z=2, Dc=1.669 Mg·m -3 , μ=1.326 mm -1 , F(000)=442, R=0.0457, R_ w=0.1179. The coordination number of the copper ion is five. The molecules of the complex are held together by hydrogen bonds, forming a three-dimensional network.