4-[(2′-Cyanobiphenyl-4-yl)methyl]morpholin-4-ium tetrafluoridoborate
2011
Crystal Structure of a New Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Li Xiu-juan, Huang Xian-gang, Li Kang-jun
Primary Institution: College of Food Engineering, RiZhao Polytechnic, RiZhao, People’s Republic of China
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of 4-[(2′-Cyanobiphenyl-4-yl)methyl]morpholin-4-ium tetrafluoridoborate, revealing important hydrogen bonding and π–π interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- Bifurcated N—H⋯(F,F) hydrogen bonds link the cations and anions.
- The dihedral angle between the benzene rings in the cation is 57.24°.
- π–π interactions with a centroid–centroid distance of 3.805 Å help stabilize the structure.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at a new chemical compound and found out how its tiny parts are arranged, which helps us understand how it might behave.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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