Crystal engineering of analogous and homologous organic compounds: hydrogen bonding patterns in trimethoprim hydrogen phthalate and trimethoprim hydrogen adipate
2006

Hydrogen Bonding Patterns in Trimethoprim Derivatives

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Author Information

Author(s): Muthiah Packianathan Thomas, Francis Savarimuthu, Rychlewska Urszula, Warżajtis Beata

Primary Institution: Bharathidasan University

Hypothesis

The study investigates the hydrogen bonding networks in the crystal structures of trimethoprim hydrogen phthalate and trimethoprim hydrogen adipate.

Conclusion

The hydrogen-bonded networks in trimethoprim hydrogen phthalate and trimethoprim hydrogen adipate are remarkably similar to their respective aliphatic analogues.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study identifies specific hydrogen bonding motifs in the crystal structures.
  • Trimethoprim hydrogen phthalate and trimethoprim hydrogen adipate exhibit similar hydrogen bonding patterns.
  • The findings contribute to the understanding of crystal engineering and supramolecular chemistry.

Takeaway

This study looks at how certain molecules stick together using hydrogen bonds, which are like tiny magnets. It found that two similar molecules behave in the same way when they form crystals.

Methodology

The study involved analyzing the crystal structures of trimethoprim derivatives using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1860-5397-2-8

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