Crystal Structure of a Pyridinium Compound
Author Information
Author(s): Fun Hoong-Kun, Mueangkeaw Charoensak, Ruanwas Pumsak, Chantrapromma Suchada
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Hypothesis
The study aims to synthesize and characterize a new pyridinium derivative and investigate its properties.
Conclusion
The synthesized pyridinium derivative does not exhibit second order non-linear optical properties and is inactive against several bacterial strains.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound crystallizes in a centrosymmetric triclinic space group.
- The cation is twisted with a dihedral angle of 17.81° between the pyridinium and benzene rings.
- The crystal structure is stabilized by hydrogen bonds and weak interactions.
- The compound was tested against various bacterial strains and found to be inactive.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new chemical compound and found that it doesn't work well for certain optical uses or against bacteria.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by mixing two other compounds in a specific ratio and then crystallized for analysis.
Limitations
The compound was found to be inactive against multiple bacterial strains tested.
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