N-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylidene]-2-[(triphenylmethyl)sulfanyl]ethanaminium hexafluorophosphate
2011
Study of a New Organic Compound with Sulfur and Nitrogen
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Neuba Adam, Flörke Ulrich, Henkel Gerald
Primary Institution: Universität Paderborn
Hypothesis
The study investigates the molecular structure and properties of a new sulfur guanidine compound.
Conclusion
The synthesized compound exhibits a unique molecular structure with significant charge delocalization.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound shows a protonated guanidyl group bridged by an ethylene linker.
- Charge delocalization is observed over the three N—C bonds in the guanidinium unit.
- The crystal structure reveals an N—H⋯F interaction between the cation and anion.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new chemical compound that has special properties because of how its atoms are arranged.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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