Butane-1,4-diammonium bis(perchlorate)
2011

Study of Butane-1,4-Diammonium Diperchlorate Crystal Structure

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Arderne Charmaine, Kruger Gert J.

Primary Institution: University of Johannesburg

Conclusion

The study reveals a complex three-dimensional hydrogen-bonding network in the crystal structure of butane-1,4-diammonium diperchlorate.

Supporting Evidence

  • The butane-1,4-diammonium cation lies on a special position of site symmetry 2/m.
  • An intricate three-dimensional hydrogen-bonding network exists in the crystal structure.
  • Complex hydrogen-bonded ring and chain motifs are evident, including a 50-membered ring.

Takeaway

Scientists looked at how the molecules in butane-1,4-diammonium diperchlorate are arranged and found that they form a very intricate pattern with lots of connections between them.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by mixing butane-1,4-diamine with perchloric acid and then analyzed using X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811012025

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