3-(2-Bromo­benz­yl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium bromide
2011

Crystal Structure of 3-(2-Bromobenzyl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazolium Bromide

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Dong Jian-Yu, You Tian-Pa

Primary Institution: University of Science & Technology of China

Conclusion

The crystal structure of the compound is stabilized by hydrogen bonds and π-π interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The imidazole and phenyl rings in the compound are nearly perpendicular.
  • The crystal structure is stabilized by non-classical intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
  • π-π interactions occur between the imidazole ring systems of inversion-related molecules.

Takeaway

This study looks at a special chemical compound and how its structure is held together by tiny forces called hydrogen bonds.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811019842

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