Orphenadrinium picrate C18H24NO+·C6H2N3O7−
2011
Crystal Structure of Orphenadrinium Picrate
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Jasinski Jerry P., Butcher Ray J., Siddaraju B. P., Yathirajan H. S., Narayana B.
Primary Institution: Keene State College
Hypothesis
The study investigates the crystal structure of the compound formed by orphenadrine hydrochloride and picric acid.
Conclusion
The crystal structure reveals a complex arrangement stabilized by various intermolecular interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The study provides detailed crystallographic data for the compound.
- Interactions between the cation and anion were characterized by hydrogen bonding.
- The structure exhibits disorder in the phenyl rings of the orphenadrinum cation.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at how two chemicals, orphenadrine and picric acid, fit together to form a new structure, which is held together by weak connections.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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