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Abstract
The title compound, [Co(NCS)2(C6H4N2)2(H2O)2], is isotypic to its Ni analog and to one of the two modifications of Mn(NCS)2(4-cyanopyridine)(H2O)2 reported recently [Näther (2026#). Acta Cryst. E82, 441–445 and Wellm et al. (2020#). Cryst. Growth Des.20, 3374–3385]. Its asymmetric unit is built up of one cobalt cation that occupies a center of inversion, one thiocyanate anion, one neutral 4-cyanopyridine coligand and one water molecule that are located in general positions. The metal cations are sixfold coordinated by two terminally N-bonding thiocyanate anions, two water molecules and two 4-cyanopyridine coligands within a slightly distorted octahedral geometry. The discrete complexes are linked by intermolecular O—H⋯S hydrogen bonding into layers that condense into a three-dimensional network via weak C—H⋯N interactions. Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) proves that a pure sample has been obtained. Thermogravimetric measurements reveal that the title compound decomposes in different steps, in which compounds with the composition Co(NCS)2(4-cyanopyridine)2 and Co(NCS)2(4-cyanopyridine) are formed as intermediates, which are not isotypic to the corresponding Mn compounds already reported in the literature [Wellm et al. (2020#). Cryst. Growth Des.20, 3374–3385].
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Acta Crystallographica Section E: Crystallographic Communications is the IUCr''s open-access structural communications journal. It provides a fast, simple and easily accessible publication mechanism for crystal structure determinations of inorganic, metal-organic and organic compounds. The electronic submission, validation, refereeing and publication facilities of the journal ensure rapid and high-quality publication of fully validated structures. The primary article category is Research Communications; these are peer-reviewed articles describing one or more structure determinations with appropriate discussion of the science.