Chelate Compound (Noun)
Meaning
A heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The metal ion in the chelate compound is attached to the heterocyclic ring through two oxygen atoms.
- Chelate compounds are often used as catalysts in chemical reactions due to their ability to bind and activate metal ions.
- The synthesis of the chelate compound required careful control of the reaction conditions to ensure the formation of the desired metal-ligand complex.
- The chelate compound was found to have antioxidant properties, which made it a promising candidate for use in pharmaceutical applications.
- The team used X-ray crystallography to determine the molecular structure of the chelate compound and confirm the presence of the metal ion.