1-(4-Carboxyphenyl)-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride dihydrate
2011
Structure of 1-(4-Carboxyphenyl)-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride dihydrate
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Yu Zhi-Peng, Geng Wen-Qian, Kong Lin, Zhou Hong-Ping
Primary Institution: Anhui University
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the compound shows hydrogen bonding and π–π stacking interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The imidazole ring is twisted out of the plane of the benzene ring at a dihedral angle of 13.67°.
- Hydrogen bonds connect neighboring molecules in the crystal structure.
- π–π stacking occurs between nearly parallel benzene rings.
Takeaway
The study looks at a special chemical compound and how its parts fit together in a crystal, showing how they stick to each other.
Methodology
The structure was determined using X-ray crystallography with a Bruker SMART CCD area-detector diffractometer.
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