Cyclobenzaprinium chloride C20H22N+·Cl−
2011

Crystal Structure of Cyclobenzaprine Chloride

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Author Information

Author(s): Siddegowda M. S., Jasinski Jerry P., Golen James A., Yathirajan H. S., Swamy M. T.

Primary Institution: University of Mysore

Conclusion

The study successfully determined the crystal structure of cyclobenzaprine chloride, revealing its molecular arrangement and interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The crystal structure was obtained through X-ray diffraction techniques.
  • The study found that the crystal packing is stabilized by hydrogen bonds and weak interactions.
  • The dihedral angles between the fused benzene rings were measured to be 49.5° and 50.9°.

Takeaway

This study looks at how the molecules of a muscle relaxant called cyclobenzaprine are arranged in a solid form, which helps scientists understand how it works.

Methodology

X-ray diffraction was used to analyze the crystal structure of the compound.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811024676

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