1,1'-(Butane-1,4-di-yl)diimidazolium dinitrate

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry

Background:

• Understanding the self-assembly of organic cations and anions is crucial in crystal engineering.
• Imidazolium-based compounds are widely studied for their diverse applications.
• Hydrogen bonding plays a key role in dictating the solid-state structures of ionic compounds.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure and intermolecular interactions of a novel organic salt.
• To investigate the role of hydrogen bonding in the formation of ion triples.
• To characterize the spatial relationship between the organic cation and nitrate anions.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the three-dimensional structure.
• Analysis of hydrogen bonding networks and geometric parameters was performed.
• Computational methods may be used for further analysis (if applicable, otherwise omit).

Main Results:

• The crystal structure of C(10)H(16)N(4) (2+)·2NO(3) (-) was determined.
• The organic cation features an imidazolium ring and a -(CH(2))(4)- aliphatic linker.
• Two nitrate anions form hydrogen bonds with the cation, creating ion triples. The nitrate is approximately coplanar with the imidazolium ring.

Conclusions:

• The study successfully characterized the crystal structure and hydrogen bonding of the title compound.
• The formation of discrete hydrogen-bonded ion triples is confirmed.
• The findings contribute to the understanding of supramolecular assembly in organic salts.