2-(Morpholinium-4-yl)ethyl-ammonium sulfate methanol monosolvate

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Chemical Physics
• Materials Science

Background:

• Understanding molecular conformation and crystal packing is crucial in chemistry.
• Hydrogen bonding plays a significant role in stabilizing crystal structures.
• The morpholinium cation is a common structural motif in various chemical compounds.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the crystal structure of the title compound.
• To analyze the conformation of the morpholinium ring.
• To investigate the intermolecular interactions, specifically hydrogen bonding, within the crystal lattice.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to elucidate the three-dimensional structure.
• The crystal structure was analyzed to identify the conformation of the morpholinium ring.
• Intermolecular interactions, including hydrogen bonds, were characterized based on bond lengths and angles.

Main Results:

• The morpholinium ring within the dication adopts a chair conformation.
• The crystal structure is stabilized by a comprehensive three-dimensional network of intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
• Specific hydrogen bonds identified include O-H⋯O, N-H⋯O, O-H⋯S, and N-H⋯S interactions.

Conclusions:

• The chair conformation of the morpholinium ring is a key feature of this compound's structure.
• The extensive hydrogen bonding network is essential for the stability of the crystal lattice.
• This study provides detailed insights into the structural and bonding characteristics of morpholinium sulfate methanol solvate.