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Tris[(2-pyridinium)methyl]amine perchlorate.
1Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455.
Acta Crystallographica. Section C, Crystal Structure Communications
|November 25, 1991
Summary
This study details the crystal structure of nitrilotrismethylenetri-2-pyridinium perchlorate. The research reveals unique protonation and hydrogen bonding within this cubic crystalline compound.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
Background:
- Nitrilotrismethylenetri-2-pyridinium perchlorate is a complex salt with potential applications in materials science.
- Understanding its crystalline structure is crucial for predicting its properties and reactivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the detailed crystal structure of nitrilotrismethylenetri-2-pyridinium perchlorate.
- To analyze the bonding, protonation sites, and hydrogen bonding network within the crystal.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the crystal structure.
- The crystal system, lattice parameters, and atomic coordinates were analyzed.
Main Results:
- The compound crystallizes in the cubic P2(1)3 space group with specific lattice parameters.
- Analysis confirmed protonation on the pyridine nitrogen atoms and identified a three-centered hydrogen bond network involving perchlorate oxygen atoms.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure of nitrilotrismethylenetri-2-pyridinium perchlorate has been successfully determined.
- The findings provide insights into the molecular arrangement and intermolecular interactions governing the solid-state properties of this compound.