Melitracenium chloride C21H26N+·Cl−
2011
Crystal Structure of Melitracenium Chloride
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Fun Hoong-Kun, Hemamalini Madhukar, Siddegowda M. S., Yathirajan H. S., Narayana B.
Primary Institution: X-ray Crystallography Unit, School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Conclusion
The study successfully determined the crystal structure of melitracenium chloride, revealing its unique molecular conformation and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The cyclohexane ring in the compound adopts a chair conformation.
- The dihedral angle between the terminal benzene rings is 40.43°.
- The crystal structure features hydrogen bonds that form two-dimensional layers.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at how a special chemical called melitracenium chloride is arranged in a crystal. They found out how its parts fit together and how they stick to each other.
Methodology
X-ray crystallography was used to analyze the crystal structure of the compound.
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