1,3,5,7-Tetra­bromo­adamantane C10H12Br4
2011

Structure of 1,3,5,7-Tetrabromo­adamantane

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Author Information

Author(s): Zhang You-Ming, Cao Cheng, Lu Yan-Yun, Zhang Qin-Sheng, Wei Tai-Bao

Primary Institution: Hexi University

Conclusion

The crystal structure of 1,3,5,7-Tetrabromo­adamantane shows nearly identical Br—C bond distances and van der Waals contacts between molecules.

Supporting Evidence

  • The molecular structure shows four nearly identical C–Br bond distances.
  • The intermolecular Br···Br distance indicates van der Waals contacts in the crystal structure.
  • The study contributes to understanding the crystal design principles of adamantane derivatives.

Takeaway

This study looks at a special molecule called 1,3,5,7-Tetrabromo­adamantane, which has four bromine atoms attached to it. The researchers found that the way these atoms are arranged is very similar to other related molecules.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using a method involving the addition of bromine to adamantane in the presence of aluminum chloride.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536810054474

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