Organic Papers
2011
Structure of Bis(piperidin-1-yl)methanone
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Richard Betz, Thomas Gerber, Henk Schalekamp
Primary Institution: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine the crystal structure of bis(piperidin-1-yl)methanone to enable comparative studies of its coordination behavior.
Conclusion
The crystal structure reveals that the compound forms infinite strands through intermolecular C–H···O contacts.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound shows approximate non-crystallographic C2 symmetry.
- The six-membered rings adopt 1C4 and 4C1 conformations.
- The distance between the two nitrogen atoms is approximately 2.35 Å.
- Both N–O distances were measured around 2.28 Å.
- C–H···O contacts connect the molecules into infinite strands along the a axis.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a special chemical compound and found out how its molecules stick together in a certain way.
Methodology
The structural analysis was performed using single-crystal X-ray diffraction.
Limitations
The coordination chemistry of the compound has not been extensively explored.
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