Bis(benzyl-ammonium) di-hydrogen diphosphate.

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Crystal Engineering
• Materials Science

Background:

• Understanding the crystal structure of organic salts is crucial for developing new materials.
• Diphosphate anions play a significant role in various chemical and biological systems.
• Benzyl-ammonium compounds offer potential applications in diverse fields.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the benzyl-ammonium di-hydrogen diphosphate salt.
• To investigate the hydrogen bonding interactions within the crystal lattice.
• To analyze the formation of the two-dimensional network structure.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of hydrogen bonding (O-H⋯O, N-H⋯O, C-H⋯O) was performed.
• The crystal packing and network formation were studied.

Main Results:

• The asymmetric unit contains two independent benzyl-ammonium cations and one di-hydrogen diphosphate dianion.
• A two-dimensional network structure parallel to the (010) plane was identified.
• Hydrogen bonds, including O-H⋯O, N-H⋯O, and weak C-H⋯O interactions, were observed linking the components.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure of the benzyl-ammonium di-hydrogen diphosphate salt was successfully determined.
• The hydrogen bonding network dictates the overall crystal architecture.
• This structural information provides a foundation for further studies on related compounds and their properties.