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Bis(N,N-dimethylthiocarbamoylthio)acetic acid
K S Low1, S Muniandy, P Naumov
1Department of Physics, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Summary
Bis(N,N-dimethylthiocarbamoylthio)acetic acid forms a centrosymmetric hydrogen-bonded dimer. This structural characteristic influences its solid-state behavior and potential applications in chemical research.
Area of Science:
- Chemical Crystallography
- Supramolecular Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
Background:
- Bis(N,N-dimethylthiocarbamoylthio)acetic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula C(8)H(14)N(2)O(2)S(4).
- Understanding the solid-state structure of organic molecules is crucial for predicting their physical properties and reactivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of Bis(N,N-dimethylthiocarbamoylthio)acetic acid.
- To investigate the intermolecular interactions, specifically hydrogen bonding, in the solid state.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
- Analysis of the crystal packing and hydrogen bond network.
Main Results:
- The compound crystallizes as a centrosymmetric dimer.
- A significant hydrogen bond interaction was observed between the carboxylic acid groups, with an O---O distance of 2.661 (3) Å.
- The dimer formation is a key feature of the molecule's self-assembly in the solid state.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure reveals a stable dimeric arrangement driven by carboxylic acid hydrogen bonding.
- This dimeric structure is a fundamental characteristic of Bis(N,N-dimethylthiocarbamoylthio)acetic acid in the solid state.
- The findings provide insights into the supramolecular chemistry of this compound.