An organic–inorganic hexachlorostannate(IV) hybrid: structure, dielectric properties, and third-order nonlinear optical response
摘要
Single crystals of the organic–inorganic hybrid bis((pyridin-1-ium-3-yl)methanaminium) hexachlorostannate(IV) dichloride, ([3-PyCH2NH3]2[SnCl6]Cl2), were grown and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The compound crystallizes as a centrosymmetric structure comprising discrete octahedral [SnCl6]2– anions linked to protonated organic cations through charge-assisted N–H···Cl hydrogen bonds, forming a stable supramolecular framework. Bond valence sum calculations confirm the + 4 oxidation state of tin, supporting the structural model. Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy reveals a wide optical bandgap of 4.28 eV, indicating insulating behavior typical of chloride-based hybrids. Photoluminescence measurements show near-ultraviolet emission at room temperature, attributed to ligand-centered electronic transitions within the organic component. Third-order non-linear optical measurements demonstrate a measurable χ(3) value on the order of 10–11 esu, suggesting significant electronic polarization despite the centrosymmetric lattice. Dielectric analysis indicates strong frequency and temperature-dependent behavior, with higher dielectric constants at low frequencies due to interfacial and space-charge polarization, followed by stabilization at higher frequencies. AC conductivity studies suggest a transition from polarization-dominated transport to thermally activated hopping conduction. Hirshfeld surface analysis confirms that N–H···Cl hydrogen bonding dominates crystal packing. These results demonstrate the key role of hydrogen-bond-driven organization in determining the optical and dielectric properties of this hybrid material.