2,4-Bis[(3-butylimidazol-3-ium-1-yl)methyl]-1,3,5-trimethylbenzene bis(hexafluorophosphate)
2011
Study of a Molecular Salt with Imidazolium and Hexafluorophosphate
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Haque Rosenani A., Salman Abbas Washeel, Hemamalini Madhukar, Fun Hoong-Kun
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a molecular salt formed by a cation and two hexafluorophosphate anions, revealing a three-dimensional network stabilized by hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The molecular salt consists of a cation and two hexafluorophosphate anions.
- One of the butyl groups and four fluorine atoms are disordered over two sets of sites.
- The central benzene ring forms specific angles with the terminal imidazole rings.
- Cations and anions are linked via intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at a special type of salt made from imidazolium and hexafluorophosphate, and they found that its structure is held together by tiny connections called hydrogen bonds.
Methodology
X-ray crystallography was used to determine the crystal structure of the molecular salt.
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