1,N1-Dimethyl­propane-1,2-diaminium bis­(6-carb­oxy­pyridine-2-carboxyl­ate) monohydrate
2011

Study of a New Proton-Transfer Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Aghabozorg Hossein, Foroughian Mahsa, Foroumadi Alireza, Bruno Giuseppe, Amiri Rudbari Hadi

Primary Institution: Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran

Hypothesis

The study aims to synthesize new types of proton transfer compounds using pyridine dicarboxylic acids and various organic bases.

Conclusion

The crystal structure of the compound shows significant hydrogen bonding interactions that stabilize its packing.

Supporting Evidence

  • The asymmetric unit consists of two mono-deprotonated pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid molecules, one diprotonated N,N'-dimethyl-1,2-propanediamine molecule, and one water molecule.
  • Extensive hydrogen bonding interactions were observed in the crystal packing.
  • The compound was synthesized through a reaction in a 1:1 molar ratio of the reactants.

Takeaway

The researchers created a new chemical compound that has special connections between its parts, which help keep it stable.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by reacting pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid with N,N'-dimethyl-1,2-propanediamine in water.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811009287

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