2-Azaniumylcarba-closo-dodecaborete ethanol monosolvate
2011

Study of 2-Azaniumylcarba-closo-dodecaborete Ethanol Monosolvate

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Alexander Himmelspach, Guido J. Reiss, Maik Finze

Primary Institution: Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf

Conclusion

The study reveals that the compound forms a ring motif in the solid state due to hydrogen bonding, with specific bond lengths indicating the absence of π-interaction.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound crystallizes as an ethanol solvate in a specific monoclinic space group.
  • The bond lengths in the structure are consistent with theoretical predictions.
  • The study provides insights into the hydrogen-bonded motifs formed by the compound.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at a special molecule that forms a ring shape when it crystallizes, showing how its parts are connected.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811006222

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