2-[(1-{[3-(dimethylazaniumyl)propyl]methylamino}ethylidene)azaniumyl]nonahydro-closo-decaborate dimethyl sulfoxide disolvate
2011
Study of a Zwitterionic Compound with DMSO
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Getman Thomas D., Luck Rudy L., Cienkus Caitlin
Primary Institution: Northern Michigan University
Conclusion
The compound studied is zwitterionic and exhibits specific structural characteristics with disordered DMSO molecules.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound is zwitterionic with charges localized on different parts.
- Two DMSO molecules are involved in the crystal structure.
- The structure exhibits head-to-tail dimers held together by hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a special molecule that has both a positive and negative charge, and they found that it forms interesting structures with another chemical called DMSO.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and characterized using various crystallographic techniques.
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