Dimethyl­ammonium bis­(4-methyl­morpholin-4-ium) tetra­chloridozincate
2011

Crystal Structure of a Zinc Coordination Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Zhang Yan-wei, Wang Yan-fei

Primary Institution: Anyang Institute of Technology

Conclusion

The study successfully synthesized and characterized a new zinc coordination compound with specific structural features.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound was synthesized using a mixture of 4-methylmorpholine and ZnCl2.
  • Colorless block crystals suitable for X-ray analysis were obtained after 3 days.
  • All amine H atoms are involved in intermolecular hydrogen bonds forming a chain structure.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new type of zinc compound and looked at its structure using special X-ray techniques.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized through a hydrothermal reaction and characterized using X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811025049

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