N-(2-Hydroxybenzyl)adamantan-1-aminium chloride
2011
Study of N-(2-Hydroxybenzyl)adamantan-1-aminium Chloride
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Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Rong Tao
Primary Institution: Southeast University
Hypothesis
The title compound was studied as part of our work to obtain potential ferroelectric phase-change materials.
Conclusion
The compound has no dielectric anomalies in the temperature range 93–453 K, suggesting that it might be only a paraelectric.
Supporting Evidence
- The title compound consists of a protonated N-(2-hydroxybenzyl)–1–adamantylammonium cation and Cl- anion.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds stabilize the crystal packing.
- The study contributes to the understanding of ferroelectric materials.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a specific chemical compound to see if it could be used in special materials that change properties with temperature, but it didn't show the expected behavior.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a series of chemical reactions and its crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction.
Limitations
The study did not find any dielectric anomalies in the tested temperature range.
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