Tetra-ethyl-ammonium l-tartarate dihydrate

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Materials Science

Background:

• Hydrogen bonding plays a crucial role in the self-assembly of molecular structures.
• Understanding crystal packing is essential for predicting material properties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(8)H(20)N(+)·C(4)H(5)O(6) (-)·2H(2)O.
• To investigate the intermolecular interactions governing the crystal lattice.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the atomic arrangement.
• Analysis of hydrogen bonding networks (O-H⋯O and C-H⋯O) was performed.

Main Results:

• The crystal structure consists of organic ions and water molecules.
• A two-dimensional network parallel to the (001) plane was identified.
• The network is formed through a combination of O-H⋯O and C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.

Conclusions:

• The hydrogen bonding interactions dictate the formation of a stable 2D network in the crystal structure.
• This structural motif provides insights into the supramolecular assembly of similar organic salts and hydrates.