1-Hydroxymethyl-1-methylethan-aminium chloride.

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Chemical Physics
• Materials Science

Background:

• Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms and molecules in crystalline solids is crucial for predicting material properties.
• Hydrogen bonding plays a significant role in molecular self-assembly and crystal packing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(4)H(12)NO(+)·Cl(-).
• To identify and characterize intra-molecular and inter-molecular hydrogen bonding interactions.
• To describe the conformational aspects of the resulting ring systems.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the crystal structure.
• Analysis of hydrogen bonding networks and ring conformations was performed.

Main Results:

• The asymmetric unit contains two independent ion pairs of the title compound.
• Weak intramolecular C-H⋯O and N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds form three five-membered rings with envelope conformations.
• Intermolecular hydrogen bonds, including O-H⋯Cl, N-H⋯O, N-H⋯Cl, and O-H⋯O, were identified, contributing to the overall crystal structure.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure is stabilized by a network of intra- and intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
• The specific hydrogen bonding patterns dictate the formation of five-membered rings with defined conformations.
• This detailed structural information provides a basis for understanding the compound's physical and chemical properties.