Bis(ethano-laminium) succinate-succinic acid (1/1)

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Chemical Crystallography

Background:

• Understanding the self-assembly of organic molecules is crucial in materials science.
• Ethanolamine and succinic acid derivatives are common building blocks in chemical synthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound.
• To investigate the hydrogen bonding interactions within the crystal lattice.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of hydrogen bonding networks was performed.

Main Results:

• The asymmetric unit contains ethanolaminium cations, succinate anions, and succinic acid molecules.
• Succinate and succinic acid units form chains via O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
• Ethanolaminium cations link these chains through O-H⋯O and N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure reveals a specific arrangement driven by hydrogen bonding.
• This detailed structural information contributes to the understanding of organic salt and co-crystal formation.