l-Argininium ethyl sulfate.

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Materials Science
• Nonlinear Optics

Background:

• Nonlinear optical (NLO) materials are crucial for advanced photonic applications.
• Organic salts offer tunable properties for NLO applications.
• Understanding crystal structures is key to predicting NLO behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the nonlinear optical properties of the title compound, C(6)H(15)N(4)O(2) (+)·C(2)H(5)O(4)S(-).
• To elucidate the crystal structure and hydrogen-bonding network of the compound.
• To correlate structural features with observed NLO properties.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was used to determine the crystal structure.
• Analysis of hydrogen bonding interactions (N⋯O distances).
• Nonlinear optical property measurements (details not provided in abstract).

Main Results:

• The title compound, C(6)H(15)N(4)O(2) (+)·C(2)H(5)O(4)S(-), exhibits nonlinear optical properties.
• An extensive hydrogen-bonding network was identified, linking cations and anions.
• The hydrogen-bonding network forms a robust three-dimensional supramolecular structure [N⋯O = 2.786(4)-3.196(5) Å].

Conclusions:

• The investigated organic salt is a promising candidate for nonlinear optical applications.
• The three-dimensional hydrogen-bonding network plays a vital role in the material's properties.
• Further research into structure-property relationships can guide the design of new NLO materials.