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Abstract
A series of molecular complexes of the proton sponge 1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene (DMAN) with mono-substituted halobenzoic acids are reported, illustrating the designed exploitation of the characteristics of the proton sponge to induce short, charge-assisted hydrogen bonds in a predictable and reproducible manner. In every case, a DMAN molecule extracts a proton from the carboxylic acid group of the benzoic acid, as a result of which a recurrent supramolecular unit between a neutral and a deprotonated benzoic acid molecule is formed featuring an extremely short, strong O-H•••O hydrogen bond, within a predominant crystallisation ratio of 1:2 (DMAN:benzoic acid).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2112-2122 |
Journal | Crystal Growth and Design |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 4 |
Early online date | 7 Mar 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 6 Apr 2016 |
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Supporting Research Excellence in Chemistry at the University of Bath through Provision of Key Equipment Enhancements
Wilson, C. (PI), Lowe, J. (CoI), Lubben, A. T. (CoI), Mahon, M. (CoI) & Raithby, P. (CoI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
11/03/14 → 10/06/14
Project: Research council