1-Chloromethyl-1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane tetrachloridocuprate(II) (C7H15ClN2)[CuCl4]
2011
Study of a New Metal-Organic Compound
publication
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 transition 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 organic dication is distorted, as indicated by the N—C—C—N torsion angles.
- The [CuCl4]2- anion possesses typical Cu—Cl bonds.
- The study contributes to the understanding of ferroelectric materials.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new compound and looked to see if it could be used in special materials that change when heated, but it didn't show the expected changes.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by adding a solution of 1-(chloridomethyl)-1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octan-1-ium chloride to a solution of CuCl2 in water.
Limitations
The study did not find any dielectric anomalies in the tested temperature range.
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