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Structure of (-)-1-phenylethylammonium hydrogen (+)-tartrate.
E Molins1, C Miravitlles, F López-Calahorra
1Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona, (CSIC), Spain.
Acta Crystallographica. Section C, Crystal Structure Communications
|January 15, 1989
Summary
This study details the crystal structure of a (+)-tartrate compound, revealing similarities to its meso-tartrate analog. The findings highlight an unusual atomic position and a stabilizing hydrogen-bond network within the crystal packing.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Chemical Physics
Background:
- Tartrate compounds are important in various chemical and biological applications.
- Understanding crystal structures provides insights into molecular interactions and properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine and analyze the crystal structure of a specific (+)-tartrate compound.
- To compare its structure with related tartrate analogues.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to elucidate the crystal structure.
- The crystal system, unit cell parameters, and atomic coordinates were determined.
Main Results:
- The monoclinic crystal structure (space group P21) of the (+)-tartrate compound was solved.
- A notable finding is the antiperiplanar positioning of O(6) relative to the carboxyl group.
- The structure exhibits a robust hydrogen-bond network crucial for crystal stabilization.
Conclusions:
- The determined crystal structure provides a detailed molecular model for the (+)-tartrate compound.
- Structural similarities and differences with the meso-tartrate analogue were identified.
- The study emphasizes the role of hydrogen bonding in dictating crystal packing and stability.