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Potassium 2-(N-hydroxy-carbamo-yl)acetate monohydrate
Summary
This study details the crystal structure of potassium 2-carboxy-acetohydroxamate monohydrate. The compound forms a 3D network through potassium-oxygen bonds and hydrogen bonds, revealing its intricate molecular arrangement.
Area of Science:
- Crystal structure analysis
- Coordination chemistry
- Supramolecular chemistry
Background:
- Understanding the structural properties of metal-organic compounds is crucial for materials science.
- 2-carboxy-acetohydroxamic acid is a ligand with potential applications in coordination chemistry.
- Potassium salts of organic acids can exhibit diverse crystal structures and intermolecular interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of potassium 2-carboxy-acetohydroxamate monohydrate.
- To characterize the coordination environment of potassium ions.
- To investigate the hydrogen bonding network and overall supramolecular architecture.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the crystal structure.
- Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and coordination geometry.
- Identification and analysis of intermolecular interactions, including coordinate and hydrogen bonds.
Main Results:
- The crystal structure comprises potassium cations, 2-carboxy-acetohydroxamate monoanions, and water molecules.
- A three-dimensional network is formed via K⋯O coordinate bonds and O-H⋯O/N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
- The potassium ion coordination sphere is a distorted double capped octahedron.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure provides fundamental insights into the packing and bonding of potassium 2-carboxy-acetohydroxamate monohydrate.
- The observed coordination and hydrogen bonding patterns are consistent with related compounds.
- This structural data can inform future research on similar coordination complexes.
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