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The crystal structure of lithium L-ascorbate dihydrate
A E Kozioł1, K Stepniak, T Lis
1Department of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Lublin, Poland.
Carbohydrate Research
|March 16, 1992
Summary
The crystal structure of lithium L-ascorbate dihydrate was determined using X-ray diffraction. This study reveals the coordination number and bonding of lithium ions within the crystal lattice.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Structural Biology
Background:
- Lithium L-ascorbate dihydrate is a compound with potential applications in various fields.
- Understanding its crystal structure is crucial for elucidating its chemical properties and interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the precise crystal structure of lithium L-ascorbate dihydrate.
- To analyze the coordination environment of lithium ions and the bonding interactions within the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to collect diffraction data.
- The crystal structure was solved and refined to determine atomic positions and bonding parameters.
Main Results:
- The crystal structure was found to be triclinic, space group P1, with specific lattice parameters.
- The ascorbate anion features a five-membered ring, with a slight deviation of O-4 from the plane.
- Lithium ions exhibit a coordination number of 5, interacting with water molecules and ascorbate anions.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a detailed atomic-level description of lithium L-ascorbate dihydrate.
- The findings clarify the coordination chemistry of lithium in this complex, essential for understanding its stability and reactivity.