2-AcetylÂanilinium chloride
2011
Structure of 2-Acetylanilinium Chloride
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Prasath R., Bhavana P., Ng Seik Weng, Tiekink Edward R. T.
Primary Institution: BITS, Pilani – K. K. Birla Goa Campus
Hypothesis
The study investigates the structural properties of 2-acetylanilinium chloride as part of ongoing research into quinoline derivatives.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of 2-acetylanilinium chloride reveals a planar cation stabilized by hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The cation of the title salt is essentially planar.
- The conformation is stabilized by an intramolecular hydrogen bond.
- Centrosymmetric aggregates are formed via hydrogen bonds in the crystal.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at how a specific salt is arranged in a crystal, and they found that it has a flat shape held together by tiny connections called hydrogen bonds.
Methodology
The study used X-ray crystallography to analyze the crystal structure of the compound.
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