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1Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, People's Republic of China.
This study details the molecular structure of C(6)H(12)N(2)O(5), revealing its unique three-dimensional crystal architecture. Molecular conformation and hydrogen bonding were key to understanding its supramolecular assembly.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Molecular Chemistry
- Supramolecular Chemistry
Background:
- Understanding the three-dimensional structure of organic molecules is crucial in chemistry.
- Crystal engineering relies on intermolecular forces to build complex architectures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the complete molecular structure of the title compound, C(6)H(12)N(2)O(5).
- To describe the conformational characteristics of the molecule.
- To investigate the intermolecular interactions driving crystal packing.
Main Methods:
- X-ray crystallography was employed to determine the molecular structure.
- Analysis of bond sequences and torsion angles defined the molecular conformation.
- Identification of hydrogen bonding patterns revealed the supramolecular assembly.
Main Results:
- The molecule C(6)H(12)N(2)O(5) possesses a twofold rotation axis.
- The conformation is characterized by a specific trans-trans-(+)gauche-trans-trans sequence.
- N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds form a three-dimensional supramolecular network in the crystal.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a detailed structural characterization of C(6)H(12)N(2)O(5).
- The observed hydrogen bonding network dictates the compound's supramolecular architecture.
- This structural insight is valuable for crystal engineering and materials science.
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