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Coordination Complexes MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Coordination Complexes
Tree Number(s)
D01.234
D02.257
Unique ID
D056831
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D056831
Scope Note
Neutral or negatively charged ligands bonded to metal cations or neutral atoms. The number of ligand atoms to which the metal center is directly bonded is the metal cation's coordination number, and this number is always greater than the regular valence or oxidation number of the metal. A coordination complex can be negative, neutral, or positively charged.
Entry Term(s)
Metal Complexes
Previous Indexing
Ligands (2008)
Metalloporphyrins (2000-2009)
Organometallic Compounds (2003-2009)
See Also
Chelating Agents
Public MeSH Note
2010
History Note
2010
Date Established
2010/01/01
Date of Entry
2009/07/06
Revision Date
2019/07/01
Coordination Complexes Preferred
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