Z. Dega‐Szafran, M. Szafran, A. Antkowiak
Mar 13, 2002
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Journal of Molecular Structure
Abstract
Abstract N-Methylmorpholine betaine hydrochloride (MMB·HCl) forms a 3:2 inclusion compound with acetonitrile. The crystal structure of the compound has been determined at 100 K from a twinned crystal to be trigonal with the space group P 3 ; a=b=16.767(2), c=6.996(1) A , γ=120°. The host framework is constructed from the ionic pairs formed by the chlorine anion and the protonated, at the carboxylate group, betaine cation. The cation and anion are joined by the O–H⋯Cl− hydrogen bond of the length 2.974(2) A and angle 173(3)°. The guest molecules are included in two kinds of channels formed in the host matrix. The narrow channel runs parallel to the z axis at x=2/3, y=1/3 and is filled with acetonitrile molecules situated at the three-fold axis. The second channel, also parallel to the z axis, joins large cavities with the center at 0,0,1/2 of 3 symmetry. The cavity accommodates two guest molecules which exhibit disorder in the crystal. There are only van der Waals interactions between the host and the guest. FTIR spectra of MMB·HCl and its deuterated analog have been discussed.