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Published on: January 19, 2016
Diethyl-ammonium 4-hy-droxy-benzoate
1Ordered Matter Science Reserch Center, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, People's Republic of China.
Summary
The crystal structure reveals that cations and anions link via hydrogen bonds, forming an intricate three-dimensional network. This study details the molecular arrangement and bonding in the title compound.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Supramolecular Chemistry
- Materials Science
Background:
- Understanding the intermolecular forces governing crystal packing is crucial for predicting material properties.
- Hydrogen bonding plays a significant role in the self-assembly of molecular structures.
- The specific compound, C(4)H(12)N(+)·C(7)H(5)O(3) (-), has not been previously characterized in detail.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(4)H(12)N(+)·C(7)H(5)O(3) (-).
- To identify and analyze the hydrogen bonding interactions present in the crystal lattice.
- To describe the resulting three-dimensional network formed by these interactions.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the atomic arrangement.
- The crystal structure was solved and refined using standard crystallographic software.
- Hydrogen bond analysis was performed based on geometric parameters.
Main Results:
- The crystal structure of C(4)H(12)N(+)·C(7)H(5)O(3) (-) was successfully determined.
- Key hydrogen bonds, specifically N-H⋯O and O-H⋯O, were identified between the cation and anion.
- These interactions result in the formation of an extended three-dimensional supramolecular network.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure provides fundamental insights into the solid-state behavior of the title compound.
- Hydrogen bonding is the primary driving force for the observed three-dimensional network.
- The detailed structural information can inform the design of related materials.
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