Decylammonium octanoate C10H24N+·C8H15O2−
2011
Decylammonium Octanoate Structure
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Jefferson Andrew E., Sun Chenguang, Bond Andrew D., Clarke Stuart M.
Primary Institution: University of Cambridge
Conclusion
The study reveals that decylammonium octanoate forms a layered structure with hydrogen bonds creating a two-dimensional network.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound forms a layered structure with hydrogen bonds.
- Intermolecular N+—H⋯O hydrogen bonds connect anions and cations.
- The n-alkyl chains pack in an orthorhombic subcell.
Takeaway
This study looks at how a specific chemical compound is structured, showing that it has layers held together by tiny bonds.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
Limitations
The crystal used for the study was weakly diffracting and data could only be measured to 0.95 Å resolution.
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