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H L Ammon1, S M Prasad, J A Gerlt
1Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Maryland, College Park 20742.
Summary
This study details the crystal structure of 2-Ammonio-3-[(2-ammonioethyl)thio]propionate chloride, a compound with potential applications in chemical synthesis. The research provides crucial data on its molecular arrangement and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Chemical Physics
Background:
- Understanding the precise atomic arrangement of chemical compounds is fundamental to predicting their properties and reactivity.
- 2-Ammonio-3-[(2-ammonioethyl)thio]propionate chloride is a molecule with potential significance in various chemical fields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of 2-Ammonio-3-[(2-ammonioethyl)thio]propionate chloride.
- To characterize the hydrogen bonding network within the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the crystal structure.
- The crystal structure was solved and refined using standard crystallographic techniques.
Main Results:
- The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2(1) with specific lattice parameters (a = 5.1275(4), b = 7.897(1), c = 11.208(1) A, beta = 104.129(8) degrees).
- The final structure refinement yielded R = 0.021 and wR = 0.027 for 784 reflections.
- Detailed analysis revealed an extensive hydrogen bonding network involving the two ammonium cations, carboxylate groups, and chloride ions.
Conclusions:
- The precise crystal structure of 2-Ammonio-3-[(2-ammonioethyl)thio]propionate chloride has been determined.
- The identified hydrogen bonding patterns provide insights into the intermolecular interactions governing the solid-state structure.