2-Ethyl-piperidinium chloride.

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry

Background:

• Molecular salts are crucial in various chemical applications.
• Understanding crystal structures informs material properties.
• Piperidinium salts are common organic compounds.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the crystal structure of the molecular salt C(7)H(16)N(+)·Cl(-).
• To investigate the intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.
• To characterize the supramolecular assembly.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was used to analyze the crystal structure.
• Hydrogen bonding networks were identified and analyzed.
• Conformational analysis of the piperidinium ring was performed.

Main Results:

• The piperidinium ring adopts a chair conformation in the solid state.
• N-H⋯Cl and C-H⋯Cl hydrogen bonds were observed between the cation and anion.
• A supramolecular double-chain structure was formed along the c axis.

Conclusions:

• The crystal packing is dictated by specific hydrogen bonding interactions.
• The chair conformation is stable within this molecular salt crystal.
• The study provides insights into the structural characteristics of piperidinium chloride salts.