Penta­decyl­ammonium methyl sulfate C15H34N+·CH3O4S−
2011

Crystal Structure of Penta­decyl­ammonium Methyl Sulfate

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Zhang Lijun, Di Youying, Dan Wenyan

Primary Institution: College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Shandong, People’s Republic of China

Hypothesis

The study investigates the crystal structure of n-pentadecylammonium methyl sulfate as a potential phase transition material.

Conclusion

The crystal structure of the title compound is stabilized by strong hydrogen bonds forming ionic pairs.

Supporting Evidence

  • The title compound exhibits strong N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
  • Single crystals suitable for X-ray diffraction were prepared by evaporation of the solution.
  • The study contributes to understanding phase transition materials.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at how the molecules in a specific compound stick together, and they found that they form strong connections.

Methodology

The compound was prepared by adding sulfuric acid to a methanol solution of n-pentadecylamine, followed by heating and stirring, and single crystals were obtained for X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811011226

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