3-Meth-oxy-3-oxopropanaminium chloride

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Chemical Physics

Background:

• Understanding molecular conformations and intermolecular interactions is crucial in solid-state chemistry.
• Hydrogen bonding plays a significant role in determining crystal structures and material properties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(4)H(10)NO(2) (+)·Cl(-).
• To analyze the conformational preferences and intermolecular 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 and other intermolecular forces was performed.

Main Results:

• The central ethylene bond of the cation exhibits a gauche conformation.
• Strong, directional intermolecular N-H⋯Cl hydrogen bonds lead to a tape-like arrangement of ion pairs along the [010] direction.
• Weak intermolecular C-H⋯Cl and C-H⋯O interactions were also identified.

Conclusions:

• The crystal packing is dominated by robust N-H⋯Cl hydrogen bonding.
• The observed conformation and interactions provide insights into the solid-state behavior of this ionic compound.