4-[2-(Hydrogen phosphonato)-2-hydroxy-2-phosphonoethyl]pyridinium
2011
Study of a New Organic Compound with Phosphate Groups
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Feng-Lei, Yuan Rong-Xin, Xie Ji-Min
Primary Institution: College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University
Hypothesis
The title compound, C7H11NO7P2, exists as a zwitterion with specific structural characteristics.
Conclusion
The compound forms a three-dimensional network through hydrogen bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound exists as a zwitterion with a positive charge on the protonated pyridyl nitrogen and a negative charge on one of the phosphate groups.
- Adjacent molecules are linked by hydrogen bonds into a three-dimensional network.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new chemical compound that has both positive and negative charges, and they found that it connects in a special way to form a stable structure.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a reaction involving 4-pyridine acetic acid hydrochloride and phosphite in chlorobenzene, followed by recrystallization.
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