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Palladium N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes: Synthesis from Benzimidazolium Salts and Catalytic Activity in Carbon-carbon Bond-forming Reactions
Published on: July 30, 2017
Benzyl-tributyl-ammonium 4,6-dihydroxy-naphthalene-2-sulfonate
1Department of Applied Physics, Graduate School of Engineering, Yokohama National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, 240-8501 Yokohama, Japan.
This study details a molecular salt used as a charge-control agent in electrophotography toners. Its crystal structure reveals hydrogen-bonded anionic sheets and disordered cation chains, contributing to its high melting point.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Crystallography
- Chemistry
Background:
- Electrophotography relies on charge-control agents for toner performance.
- Molecular salts offer tunable properties for advanced material applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the crystal structure and properties of a novel molecular salt.
- To understand the structural basis for its function as a charge-control agent.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
- Analysis of hydrogen bonding and cation disorder was performed.
Main Results:
- The molecular salt, C(19)H(34)N(+)·C(10)H(7)O(5)S(-), exhibits a high melting point (508 K).
- Anionic sheets formed via O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds between inversion dimers.
- One n-butyl chain of the cation displayed significant site disorder (0.53:0.47 ratio).
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure provides insights into the stability and charge-control properties of the molecular salt.
- Hydrogen bonding and cation disorder influence the material's macroscopic properties.
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