Crystal Structure of n-Tridecylamine Chloride Monohydrate
Author Information
Author(s): Zhang Lijun, Di Youying, Dan Wenyan
Primary Institution: College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
Hypothesis
The study investigates the crystal structure of n-tridecylamine chloride monohydrate to understand its phase transition properties.
Conclusion
The crystal structure reveals that the alkyl chain is in an all-trans conformation and is stabilized by hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The alkyl chain in the compound is in an all-trans conformation.
- Hydrogen bonds connect the components into layers in the crystal structure.
- Single crystals suitable for X-ray diffraction were prepared from the compound.
Takeaway
This study looks at a special chemical compound and how its parts fit together, which helps us understand how it might behave in different situations.
Methodology
The compound was prepared by adding hydrochloric acid to an ethanolic solution of n-tridecylamine, followed by heating and stirring under reflux, and single crystals were obtained through evaporation.
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