3-Chloro-2-methyl-anilinium dihydrogenphosphate

Area of Science:

• Crystal chemistry
• Materials science
• Supramolecular chemistry

Background:

• Understanding the assembly of organic-inorganic hybrid materials is crucial for developing new functional substances.
• Phosphate-based materials offer diverse structural motifs and potential applications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(7)H(9)ClN(+)·H(2)PO(4) (-).
• To investigate the interactions governing the structural organization of this hybrid material.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of intermolecular interactions, including hydrogen bonding and electrostatic forces.

Main Results:

• The compound features inorganic layers composed of dihydrogen phosphate (H(2)PO(4))(-) anions, oriented parallel to the ab planes.
• 3-Chloro-2-methyl-anilinium cations are intercalated within these inorganic layers.
• N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds play a key role in anchoring the organic cations between the inorganic layers.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure is stabilized by a combination of hydrogen bonds, electrostatic interactions, and van der Waals forces.
• The arrangement highlights the potential for designing ordered organic-inorganic hybrid materials with specific architectures.