Organic Papers: Bis(tetraethylammonium) bis(hydrogen l-tartrate) l-tartaric acid monohydrate
2011
Structure of Bis(tetraethylammonium) bis(hydrogen l-tartrate) l-tartaric acid monohydrate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Rajalakshmi M., Indirajith R., Gopalakrishnan R., Ramamurthi K., Stoeckli-Evans Helen
Primary Institution: Anna University, Chennai, India
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a compound involving tetraethylammonium and l-tartrate, revealing its two-dimensional network formed by hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound consists of two tetraethylammonium cations and two hydrogen l-tartrate anions.
- Two-dimensional networks are formed via hydrogen bonds and interactions involving water molecules.
- The arrangement of molecules is crucial for the compound's potential applications in non-linear optics.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special compound made of different molecules, and they found out how these molecules are arranged together in a crystal.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using tetraethyl ammonium and l-tartaric acid in an equimolar ratio, followed by crystallization.
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