2-Hyroxyethanaminium 3,4,5,6-tetrabromo-2-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoate methanol monosolvate
2011
Structure of a New Compound with Tetrabromo and Methoxycarbonyl Groups
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Jian Li
Primary Institution: Weifang University
Conclusion
The study reports the crystal structure of a compound containing a cation, an anion, and a methanol solvent molecule, linked by hydrogen bonds into chains.
Supporting Evidence
- The structure contains one ethanolaminium cation, one 2-(methoxycarbonyl)-3,4,5,6-tetrabromobenzoate anion, and one methanol solvent molecule.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the components into one-dimensional chains along the crystal axis.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a new chemical compound and found that its parts are connected in a special way, forming chains.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing a mixture of tetrabromoisobenzofuran-1,3-dione and methanol, followed by the addition of ethanolamine.
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