2-(4-Aminophenyl)-1-phenyldiazenium 2,4,6-trinitrophenolate
2011
Study of a New Salt Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Smith Graham, Wermuth Urs D., White Jonathan M.
Primary Institution: Queensland University of Technology
Hypothesis
The study investigates the structure of a new diazenyl-protonated salt formed from aniline yellow and picric acid.
Conclusion
The new salt compound exhibits a convoluted two-dimensional network structure due to hydrogen bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The diazenyl group of the compound is protonated and forms a hydrogen bond with the picrate anion.
- The structure is characterized by two symmetrical inter-ion three-centre hydrogen-bonding associations.
- The compound crystallizes in a monoclinic system with specific cell parameters.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new type of salt by mixing two chemicals, and they found that it has a unique structure.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by heating 4-(phenyldiazenyl)aniline and picric acid in ethanol-water and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.
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