Synthesis, Structure, and Physicochemical Studies of Hexakis (5-Chloro-2,4-dimethoxyanilinium)cyclohexaphosphate Tetrahydrate

Abstract

The physicochemical properties of a new organic cyclohexaphosphate, [5-Cl-2,4-(OCH3)2C6H2-NH3]6P6O18·4H2O, are discussed on the basis of an X-ray crystal structure investigation. This compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c, with cell parameters a = 37.987(7) Å, b = 13.125(4) Å, c = 14.331(5) Å, β = 98.21(3)°, Z = 4, V = 7072(3) Å3. Its crystal structure is determined and refined to a final R = 0.058 for 5223 independent reflections. The atomic arrangement can be described as a layer organization built up by P6O18 ring anions and water molecules. Between these layers, the organic groups are located that form hydrogen bonds with oxygen atoms of P6O18 rings and water molecules. Intermolecular π–π stacking interactions between two neighboring organic cation rings help to establish the crystal packing. Solid 31P MAS-NMR spectroscopy is in agreement with X-ray structure. Ab initio calculations allow the attribution of the three phosphorus signals to the independent crystallographic sites. This compound is also characterized by thermal analysis and IR spectroscopy. Supplemental materials are available for this article. Go to the publisher's online edition of Phosphorus, Sulfur, and Silicon and the Related Elements to view the free supplemental file.