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Cyclo-hexyldimethyl-ammonium tetra-hydroxy-penta-borate
Hui Li1, Guo-Ming Wang, Shu-Yun Xue
1Department of Chemistry, Teachers College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, People's Republic of China.
Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
|January 5, 2011
Summary
Researchers synthesized a novel compound using mild solvothermal conditions. This new borate framework features a unique three-dimensional structure with accessible channels for cations.
Area of Science:
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Crystallography
Background:
- Borate compounds exhibit diverse structures and properties.
- Solvothermal synthesis offers control over crystal formation.
- Organic amines can act as structure-directing agents in inorganic synthesis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize and characterize a novel penta-borate compound.
- To investigate the role of N,N-dimethyl-cyclo-hexyl-amine as a template.
- To elucidate the crystal structure and hydrogen bonding network.
Main Methods:
- Mild solvothermal synthesis.
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction.
- Hydrogen bond analysis.
Main Results:
- Successful synthesis of the title compound, [C(8)H(18)N](+)·[B(5)O(6)(OH)(4)](-).
- The structure features a 3D framework of [B(5)O(6)(OH)(4)](-) anions linked by O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
- Large channels along crystallographic axes accommodate [C(8)H(18)N](+) cations via N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
Conclusions:
- The study presents a new penta-borate material with a 3D framework.
- N,N-dimethyl-cyclo-hexyl-amine effectively templated the formation of this structure.
- The compound exhibits potential for host-guest chemistry due to its channel structure.
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