Bufotenidinium iodide

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Chemical Physics
• Materials Science

Background:

• 5-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-tryptammonium (5-HTQ) iodide is a quaternary ammonium compound.
• Understanding the crystal structure and intermolecular interactions of such compounds is crucial for materials science and drug development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the crystal structure of 5-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-tryptammonium (5-HTQ) iodide.
• To investigate the hydrogen bonding interactions within the crystal lattice.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis was employed.
• The crystal structure was solved and refined.

Main Results:

• The asymmetric unit contains one tryptammonium cation and one iodide anion.
• Infinite chains along the [100] direction were observed, formed by N-H⋯I and O-H⋯I hydrogen bonds.

Conclusions:

• The study elucidates the detailed crystal structure and hydrogen bonding network of 5-HTQ iodide.
• The findings provide insights into the solid-state behavior and intermolecular forces governing this compound.