Organic Papers
2011
Study of a New Organic Compound
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Author Information
Author(s): Andreas Lemmerer
Primary Institution: University of the Witwatersrand
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a compound formed by e,e-trans-cyclohexane-1,4-carboxylic acid and hexamethylenetetramine, revealing its unique hydrogen bonding and packing arrangement.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound consists of one half-molecule of e,e-trans-cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylic acid and one molecule of hexamethylenetetramine.
- The molecules are connected by hydrogen bonds, forming isolated trimers.
- The trimers pack in a herringbone fashion.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new crystal by mixing two chemicals, and they found out how the molecules stick together in a special way.
Methodology
Crystals were grown by slow evaporation of a methanol solution containing a 2:1 stoichiometric quantity of hexamethylenetetramine and cis-1,4-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid.
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