Ammonium 4,6-dioxo-2-sulfanylidene-1,3-diazinan-5-ide
2011
Crystal Structure of Ammonium 4,6-Dioxo-2-Sulfanylidene-1,3-Diazinan-5-Ide
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Richard Betz, Thomas Gerber
Primary Institution: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Hypothesis
To gather structural information to allow for the tailored synthesis of metal-organic frameworks based on thiobarbituric acid.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the ammonium salt of thiobarbituric acid reveals a three-dimensional network formed by hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The crystal structure is dominated by hydrogen bonds.
- The thiobarbituric acid anion is present in its diketonic tautomeric form.
- The unit cell comprises two half-occupied ammonium cations.
Takeaway
The study looks at how a specific chemical compound is structured, which helps scientists create new materials with special properties.
Methodology
X-ray diffraction was used to determine the crystal structure of the compound.
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