3-(2,6-Dimethyl­anilino)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-1-ium perchlorate
2011

Crystal Structure of a New Organic Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Gary S. Nichol, Anuj Sharma, Hong-Yu Li

Primary Institution: University of Arizona

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of the compound 3-(2,6-Dimethyl­anilino)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-1-ium perchlorate, revealing its unique molecular arrangement and interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound features two planar ring systems with minimal deviation.
  • N—H⋯O interactions create a one-dimensional chain in the crystal structure.
  • C—H⋯O interactions are also present in the crystal packing.

Takeaway

Scientists looked at a new chemical compound and found out how its atoms are arranged and how they interact with each other.

Methodology

The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811014735

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