2-Methylimidazolium picrate
2011
Crystal Structure of 2-Methylimidazolium Picrate
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Dutkiewicz Grzegorz, Samshuddin S., Narayana B., Yathirajan H. S., Kubicki Maciej
Primary Institution: Adam Mickiewicz University
Conclusion
The study successfully determined the crystal structure of 2-methylimidazolium picrate, revealing the planar nature of its ionic components and the presence of hydrogen bonds connecting them.
Supporting Evidence
- The maximum deviation from the mean plane in the picrate ring is significantly larger than in the imidazolium ring.
- N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds connect molecules into chains along the c-axis direction.
- Short C—H⋯O contacts and π–π interactions occur between symmetry-related six-membered rings.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at how a special chemical compound called 2-methylimidazolium picrate is arranged in a crystal. They found that its parts are mostly flat and stick together in a certain way.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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