Organic Papers
2011

Crystal Structure of Adamantane-1-Ammonium Acetate

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): de Vries Elise J. C., Gamble Caryn, Nowakowska Monika

Primary Institution: University of the Witwatersrand

Hypothesis

The study investigates the crystal structure of adamantane-1-ammonium acetate to understand its bonding and structural properties.

Conclusion

The crystal structure is stabilized by a network of hydrogen bonds, forming a one-dimensional chain structure.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study reports the crystal structure of adamantane-1-ammonium acetate, which includes a cation and an anion.
  • The structure features hydrogen bonds that stabilize the arrangement of atoms.
  • The crystal structure forms a one-dimensional chain along the b axis.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at how the atoms in a new compound called adamantane-1-ammonium acetate are arranged, and they found that they stick together in a special way.

Methodology

Single crystals were grown from a solution of adamantadine hydrochloride in glacial acetic acid and deionized water, followed by X-ray diffraction analysis.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811012670

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