2,2′-Azanediyldiethanaminium pyridine-2,5-dicarboxylate
2011
Crystal Structure of a Proton Transfer Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Aghabozorg Hossein, Saemi Maryam, Khazaei Zeynab, Amani Vahid, Notash Behrouz
Primary Institution: Tarbiat Moallem University
Hypothesis
The study aims to report the crystal structure of a new proton transfer compound.
Conclusion
The crystal structure reveals effective hydrogen bonding and C—H···π interactions that stabilize the compound.
Supporting Evidence
- The crystal structure consists of diethylenetriaminium cations and pyridine-2,5-dicarboxylate anions.
- Hydrogen bonds and C—H···π interactions contribute to the stability of the crystal.
- The carboxylate groups in the anion are oriented at specific dihedral angles with respect to the pyridine ring.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new crystal and found that it holds together well because of special bonds between its parts.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by mixing diethylenetriamine and pyridine-2,5-dicarboxylic acid in methanol, and crystals were obtained through diffusion.
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