Dimethyl hydrazine-1,2-dicarboxylate–triphenyl­phosphine oxide (1/1)
2011

Study of a Dimethyl Hydrazine and Triphenyl Phosphine Oxide Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Doboszewski Bogdan, McGarrah James, Nazarenko Alexander Y., da Paixao Soares Fabio

Primary Institution: Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco

Conclusion

The study identifies a crystalline compound formed as a 2:2 complex of dimethyl hydrazine-1,2-dicarboxylate and triphenyl phosphine oxide, connected by moderate strength hydrogen bonds.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound was formed as a by-product of the Mitsunobu reaction.
  • Hydrogen bonds of moderate strength were observed in the crystal structure.
  • The study provides a second example of a similar complex previously reported.

Takeaway

Scientists found a new type of crystal made from two different chemicals that stick together using weak connections.

Methodology

The crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction techniques.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S160053681101991X

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