rac-2,2′-Bipiperidine-1,1′-diium dibromide
2011
Structure of rac-2,2'-Bipiperidine-1,1'-diium dibromide
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Laars Marju, Ausmees Kerti, Kudrjashova Marina, Kanger Tõnis, Werner Franz
Primary Institution: Tallinn University of Technology, Department of Chemistry
Conclusion
The crystal structure of rac-2,2'-bipiperidine-1,1'-diium dibromide reveals that the bipiperidinium ion is located on a twofold rotation axis and forms layers linked by hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The bipiperidinium ion adopts a chair conformation.
- Cations are linked by Br− ions through N—H⋯Br hydrogen bonds.
- The structure consists of layers parallel to the ab plane.
Takeaway
This study looks at a special chemical compound and how its parts are arranged in a crystal. The parts stick together in layers, kind of like a sandwich.
Methodology
Single crystals were prepared from 2,2'-bipiperidine and analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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