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1Ordered Matter Science Research Center, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, People's Republic of China.
Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
|August 13, 2011
Summary
The crystal structure reveals intermolecular hydrogen bonds linking cations and anions. These interactions form specific arrangements of two cations and two anions in the compound C(6)H(16)N(+)·C(8)H(7)O(3) (-).
Area of Science:
- Crystal chemistry
- Supramolecular chemistry
Background:
- Understanding the intermolecular forces governing crystal packing is crucial for materials science.
- Hydrogen bonding plays a significant role in the self-assembly of crystalline solids.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(6)H(16)N(+)·C(8)H(7)O(3) (-).
- To identify and characterize the intermolecular interactions present in the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the three-dimensional crystal structure.
- Analysis of hydrogen bonding networks was performed based on crystallographic data.
Main Results:
- The crystal structure of C(6)H(16)N(+)·C(8)H(7)O(3) (-) was successfully determined.
- Intermolecular N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds were identified as the primary linking motif between the organic cation and anion.
- These hydrogen bonds organize the ions into discrete tetrameric assemblies composed of two cations and two anions.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure is stabilized by a network of intermolecular N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
- The observed hydrogen bonding pattern dictates the supramolecular architecture of the title compound.
- This structural insight contributes to the understanding of organic salt crystal engineering.
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