rac-Ammonium cis-2-carboxycyclohexane-1-carboxylate
2011
Structure of rac-Ammonium cis-2-carboxycyclohexane-1-carboxylate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Smith Graham, Wermuth Urs D.
Primary Institution: Queensland University of Technology
Conclusion
The study confirms the structure of the racemic cis-salt of cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylic acid.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound has a monoclinic unit cell structure.
- Five hydrogen-bonding interactions were identified in the structure.
- The study provides a detailed analysis of the torsion angles in the compound.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new compound from cyclohexane and ammonium, and they figured out what it looks like using X-ray analysis.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by reacting cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylic anhydride with an ammoniacal ethanol-water solution and analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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