1,4-Diazo­niabicyclo­[2.2.2]octane hexa­aqua­magnesium bis­(sulfate)
2011

Crystal Structure of a Magnesium Complex with 1,4-Diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Wen-Ni Zheng

Primary Institution: Ordered Matter Science Research Center, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China

Hypothesis

The study aims to describe the crystal structure of a new magnesium complex formed with 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane.

Conclusion

The crystal structure reveals a three-dimensional network stabilized by hydrogen bonds between the cations and anions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The magnesium ion is coordinated by six water molecules in a slightly distorted octahedral geometry.
  • The structure is stabilized by hydrogen bonds between the cations and anions.
  • The permittivity measurement indicates no phase transition within the temperature range from 100 to 400 K.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a new type of crystal made from magnesium and a special organic molecule, and they found that it has a unique structure held together by tiny bonds.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by dissolving 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane, H2SO4, and MgSO4 in water, followed by slow evaporation to obtain crystals for X-ray analysis.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811005368

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