4-Butylanilinium perchlorate
2011
Crystal Structure of 4-Butylanilinium Perchlorate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Cai Xing-Wei, Lu Hong-Fei
Primary Institution: Jiangsu University of Science and Technology
Conclusion
The crystal structure of 4-butylanilinium perchlorate reveals a mirror symmetric arrangement of the cation and anion with significant hydrogen bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The cation is mirror symmetric with specific atoms lying on the mirror plane.
- Trifurcated N—H⋯O hydrogen bonding is observed in the crystal structure.
- The butyl group is approximately perpendicular to the benzene plane.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special salt made from 4-butylanilinium and perchlorate, and they found that its structure is very organized and symmetrical.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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