Study of Butane-1,4-diaminium bis[3,4,5,6-tetrachloro-2-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoate]
Author Information
Author(s): Liang Zu Pei
Primary Institution: Weifang University
Hypothesis
The reaction of 3,4,5,6-tetrachloro-2-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid and butane-1,4-diamine in methanol was expected to yield a specific product.
Conclusion
The expected product was not obtained, and instead, a different compound was formed due to reduced reaction time and temperature.
Supporting Evidence
- The cation lies on an inversion center.
- The mean planes of methoxycarbonyl and carboxylate groups form dihedral angles with the benzene ring.
- Intermolecular N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds connect the components into sheets.
Takeaway
The researchers tried to make a specific chemical compound but ended up with something different because they didn't let it cook long enough.
Methodology
The reaction involved refluxing a mixture of 4,5,6,7-tetrachloroisobenzofuran-1,3-dione and methanol, followed by the addition of butane-1,4-diamine and natural evaporation to obtain crystals.
Limitations
The study did not achieve the intended product, which may limit the applicability of the findings.
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