1-Ethoxy-3-[4-(ethoxycarbonyl)phenyl]-3-hydroxy-1-oxopropan-2-aminium chloride
2024
Crystal Structure of 1-Ethoxy-3-[4-(ethoxycarbonyl)phenyl]-3-hydroxy-1-oxopropan-2-aminium Chloride
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Schollmeyer Dieter, Proz Igor, Detert Heiner
Primary Institution: University of Mainz, Department of Chemistry
Conclusion
The compound crystallizes as a racemic mixture with distinct structural features including hydrogen bonding and lamellae formation.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound was prepared as a racemate of R,R- and S,S-enantiomers.
- Hydrogen bonds connect ammonium groups to chloride ions in the crystal structure.
- The packing in the crystal is dominated by hydrogen bridges, resulting in lamellae formation.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new chemical compound and studied its structure, finding that it forms layers held together by special bonds.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through nitrosation and catalytic reduction, followed by crystallization.
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