Synthesis and Crystal Structure of La(NO<Subscript>2</Subscript>)(SO<Subscript>4</Subscript>)(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)

Abstract Single crystals of new open-framework lanthanide sulphate nitrite La(NO₂)(SO₄)(H₂O) has been synthesized, in the presence of 2,6-diformyl-4-chlorophenol. His structure has been determined by X-ray diffraction data: the complex crystallizes in the tetragonal system, space group P4₃, with a = 7.0028(2) (?), b = 7.0028(2) (?), c = 11.8341(4) ?, V = 580.34(3) ?³, Z = 4, D _c = 3.582 Mg m⁻³. The three-dimensional (3D) framework of this compound is built up by the linkages of lanthanide atoms and the oxygen atoms of the sulphate and nitrite groups. The lanthanum atom is 9-fold coordinated. The structure is unfamiliar in lanthanide chemistry and this compound represents the first example of nitrite lanthanide sulphate complex. Graphical Abstract An unfamiliar structure in lanthanide chemistry represented by the first example of nitrite lanthanide sulphate complex is described.      

Crystal structures of 3-[1-Benzenesulfonyl-3-phenylsulfanyl-1H-indol-2-yl]-1-[4-(methyl (I)/methoxy (II) phenyl)]-2-phenyl-propane-1-one

The compounds 3-(1-Benzenesulfonyl-3-phenylsulfanyl-1H-indol-2-yl)-1-[4-methyl (I)/methoxy (II)phenyl)]-2-phenyl-propane-1-one crystallize in triclinic space group P . The details are: compound I a = 11.941(6) ?, b = 12.154(7) ?, c = 13.006(7) ?, α = 63.124(8)°, β = 84.464(9)°, γ = 64.810(8)°, V = 1519.7(14) ?³, Z = 2, D _cal = 1.284 Mg m⁻³, and R = 0.0382 (wR = 0.0978); compound II a = 11.897(6) ?, b = 12.268(6) ?, c = 13.001(7) ?, α = 61.919(8)°, β = 83.480(8)°, γ = 64.676(7)°, V = 1504.0(14) ?³, Z = 2, D _cal = 1.333 Mg m⁻³, and R = 0.0422 (wR = 0.1049). The indole ring system in both the molecules I and II are not strictly planar and the dihedral angles formed by the pyrrole and benzo planes are 4.0(7)° and 3.5(8)°, respectively. The C–HO, C–Hπ and ππ types of interactions stabilize the molecules in the unit cell in addition to van der Waal's forces in I and II.     

An X-ray Crystallographic Study of the Related Triazenes, 1,4-Di[(<Emphasis Type="Italic">E</Emphasis>)-2-(2-nitrophenyl)-1-diazenyl]piperazine and Methyl 4-{(E)-2-(4-methylpiperazino)-1-diazenyl}benzoate

Abstract The crystal structures of methyl 4-{(E)-2-(4-methylpiperazino)-1-diazenyl}benzoate (2a) and 1,4-di[(E)-2-(2-nitrophenyl)-1-diazenyl]piperazine (3a) have been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The bis-triazene (3a) adopts an unusual pseudo-boat conformation in the piperazine ring, with a dihedral angle of 52.20(0.06)° between the two planes defined within the piperazine ring. The crystal structures of 2a and 3a are compared with the structure of the triazene (4) and the closely related bis-triazene (5). The piperazine ring of 2a adopts a typical chair conformation, whereas the piperazine ring of 3a adopts an unusual boat conformation. Crystal data: 2a C₁₃H₁₈N₄O₂, monoclinic, space group P2₁ /n, a = 13.849(3) ?, b = 6.577(1) ?, c = 14.904(3) ?, α = 90°, β = 96.098(3)°, γ = 90° and V = 1,349.8(4) ?³, for Z = 4. 3a C₁₆H₁₆N₈O₄, triclinic, space group P-1, a = 7.6066(6) ?, b = 8.3741(7) ?, c = 14.507(1) ?, α = 78.673(1)°, β = 81.877(1)°, γ = 73.445(1)° and V = 865.0(1) ?³, for Z = 2. Index abstract The crystal structures of methyl 4-{(E)-2-(4-methylpiperazino)-1-diazenyl}benzoate (2a) and 1,4-di[(E)-2-(2-nitrophenyl)-1-diazenyl]piperazine (3a) have been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.     

Synthesis, Structure and Properties of (H2NCH2CH2NH3)3 {(VO)6 [B10O16 (OH)6]2} · 11H2O

Abstract A new polyoxovanadoborate cluster (H₂NCH₂CH₂NH₃)₃ {(VO)₆[B₁₀O₁₆(OH)₆]₂} · 11H₂O was prepared by hydrothermal technique and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, IR and TGA. The crystal of the new compound belongs to monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 20.198(1) ?, b = 13.4476(8) ?, c = 21.602(1) ?, β = 97.067(1)°, V = 5822.8(5) ?³, Z = 4, D _c = 1.956 g cm⁻³, M = 1714.4, μ = 1.066 mm⁻¹, S = 1.905, R = 0.059, R _w = 0.0966. Index Abstract A new polyoxovanadoborate cluster (H2NCH2CH2NH3)3{(VO)6 [B10O16(OH)6]2} · 11H2O was prepared by hydrothermal technique and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, IR and TGA.      

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Bis (Tetrabutylammonium)(4,4′-Azodi(phenylcyanamide)) Salt · [(<Emphasis Type="Italic">n</Emphasis>-Bu)<Subscript>4</Subscript>N]<Subscript>2</Subscript>[Azodicyd<Superscript>2−</Superscript>] · H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

Abstract The chemical preparation and crystal structure for a 4,4′-azodi(phenylcyanamide) salt) in the solid state are reported. This compound crystallizes in the triclinic space group P with the following unit cell parameters: a = 9.759(3) ?, b = 11.237(4) ?, c = 11.919(4) ?, α = 95.54(3)°, β = 98.50(3)°, γ = 109.39(2)°, Z = 1 and V = 1204.4(7) ?³. The 4,4′-azodi(phenylcyanamide) dianion, azodicyd²⁻, is approximately planar, with the cyanamide groups (–N=C=N) in an anti conformation relative to each other and the azo group (–N=N–) adopting the more thermodynamically stable trans conformation. The crystal X-ray analysis shows that there are one azo molecule cation, two tetrabutylammonium cations and one water molecule in unit cell. Intermolecular O–H···N hydrogen bonds may be effective in the stabilization of the crystal structure of this compound and to form linear chain structure in the packing. Index Abstract Synthesis and crystal structure of Bis (Tetrabutylammonium)(4,4′-Azodi(phenylcyanamide)) salt . [(n-Bu)4N]2[Azodicyd^2-] · H₂O Davar M. Boghaei ^1*, Fatemeh Behzadian-Asl ¹ and Hamid Reza Khavasi^{2 1} Department of Chemistry, Sharif University of Technology, P.O. Box 11155-9616, Tehran, Iran ² Department of Chemistry, Shahid Beheshti University, Evin, Tehran 1983963113, Iran Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a 1D Silver(I) Complex {[Ag (<Emphasis Type="Bold">L</Emphasis>)(CH<Subscript>3</Subscript>CN)](ClO<Subscript>4</Subscript>)}<Subscript>n</Subscript> [<Emphasis Type="Bold">L</Emphasis> = 5,6-dicyano-2,3-di(2-pyridyl)pyrazine]

Abstract The reaction of the organic ligand, 5,6-dicyano-2,3-di(2-pyridyl)pyrazine (L) with AgClO₄, leads to the formation of a novel complex {[Ag(L)(CH₃CN)](ClO₄)}n 1, which has been characterized by elemental analysis, IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis (monoclinic system, space group P2(1)/n, with a = 11.290(4), b = 12.660(5), c = 15.202(6) ?, β = 90.141(6)°, V = 13371(2) ?³ and Z = 4). The crystal structure of complex consists of polymeric chains of {[Ag(L)(CH₃CN)]⁺}n cations and anions. In the cation of 1, each Ag(I) center is coordinated to four N atoms from two symmetry-equivalent L ligands and a CH₃CN molecule. The adjacent two Ag(I) ions are linked by L ligands which adopt N₃-coordinated bridging mode to form a zig-zag chain. Index abstract Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a 1D Silver(I) Complex {[Ag (L)(CH₃CN)](ClO₄)}_n [L = 5,6-dicyano-2,3-di(2-pyridyl)pyrazine] Qian Gao, Ya-Bo Xie*, Sha Chen, and Dao Wang The crystal structure of complex {[Ag(L)(CH₃CN)](ClO₄)}_n (L = 5,6-dicyano-2,3-di(2-pyridyl)pyrazine) consists of polymeric chains of {[Ag(L)(CH₃CN)]⁺}_n cations and anions. Each Ag(I) center is coordinated to four N atoms from two symmetry-equivalent ligands and a CH₃CN molecule. The adjacent two Ag(I) ions are linked by ligands which adopt N₃-coordinated bridging mode to form a zig-zag chain.      

Crystallographic and conformational analyses of zwitterionic form of (<Emphasis Type="Italic">E</Emphasis>)-2-methoxy-6-[(2-morpholinoethylimino)methyl]phenolate

The single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis of the title compound, C₁₄H₂₀N₂O₃, reveals that the structure is adapted to its zwitterionic form and centrosymmetric dimers are formed by N⁺–H···O⁻ type ionic weak hydrogen bonds in the crystal structure. The title compound crystallizes in the triclinic space group P−1 with a = 5.9255(13) ?, b = 9.853(3) ?, c = 12.248(3) ?, α = 101.793(19)°, β = 94.941(17)°, γ = 104.36(2)°, Z = 2, D_x = 1.308 g/cm³, μ (Mo-K_α) = 0.092 mm⁻¹. The structure was solved by direct methods and refined to a final R = 0.0371 for 2183 reflections with I > 2σ (I). The crystal structure is stabilized by N⁺–H···O⁻ type intra-molecular hydrogen bonds and N⁺–H···O⁻ type packing interactions referred to as weak hydrogen bonds. To elucidate conformational flexibility of the title molecule, the selected torsion angle is varied from −180° to +180° in every 10° separately and then molecular energy profile is calculated and construed. In addition, charge-population analysis of the crystallographically observed structure confirms its zwitterionic form.     

Dimer Formation in 4-Benzyl-5-Methoxymethyl-3-Methyl-1<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>-Pyrrole-2-Carboxylic Acid Benzyl Ester

Abstract A new substituted pyrrole, a precursor of meso-free-porphyrins, has been synthesised and characterised by single-crystal X-ray diffraction: monoclinic, P2₁/c with a = 14.607(9) ?, b = 5.136(2) ?, c = 25.832(17) ?, β = 108.14(5)°, Mr = 349.41, V = 1841.6(18) ?³, Z = 4. The molecules are assembled in centrosymmetric dimers via strong N–H...O hydrogen bonds. The dimers are gathered into chains via C–H...π intermolecular interactions. Graphical abstract The molecules in 4-benzyl-5-methoxymethyl-3-methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid benzyl ester are joined in dimmers by strong hydrogen bonds. The dimmers are aggregated in chains running along the b axis through C-H...?€ intermoleculear interactions. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Synthesis, characterization and crystal structure of a mononuclear zinc(II) complex derived from 2-methoxy- 6-[(3-cyclohexylaminopropylimino)methyl]phenol

Colourless block-shaped crystals of Dichloro{2-methoxy-6-[(3-cyclohexylaminopropy-limino)methyl]phenolato}zinc(II) methanol, [Zn(C₁₇H₂₆N₂O₂)Cl₂].CH₃OH, have been obtained and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and X-ray single crystal determination. The complex crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with unit cell dimensions a=12.980(3) ?, b=13.139(3) ?, c=13.277(3) ?, β=107.00(3)°, V=2165.4(8) ?³, Z=4, R ₁=0.0631 and wR2=0.1110. X-ray structure determination revealed that the complex consists of a [Zn(C₁₇H₂₆N₂O)Cl₂] moiety and a lattice MeOH molecule. In the crystal structure, molecules are linked through intermolecular N–HO, C–HCl and O–HCl hydrogen bonds, forming chains. It is the first complex derived from the Schiff base ligand 2-methoxy-6-[(3-cyclohexylaminopropylimino)methyl]phenol.Supplementary materialCCDC-606067 contains the supplementary crystallographic data for this paper. These data can be obtained free of charge at http://www.ccdccam.ac.uk/const/retrieving.html or from the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC), 12 Union Road, Cambridge CB2 1EZ, UK; fax: +44(0)1223-336033 or e-mail: deposit@ccdc.cam.ac.uk.     

Synthesis and Structure of 2-Ferrocenylmethylidenehydrazono-1,3-dithiolane

Abstract The title compound, 2-Ferrocenylmethylidenehydrazono-1,3-dithiolane was synthesized by ferrocene- carboxaldehyde with 2-hydrazono-1,3-dithiolane and characterized by elemental analysis, ¹H NMR, IR, UV-Vis and single crystal XRD. The crystal belongs to orthorhombic, space group Fdd2 with unit cell parameters a = 27.487(4) ?, b = 35.239(6) ?, c = 6.0517(9) ?, V = 5861.7(16) ?³, Z = 16, Dc = 1.497, Mr = 330.24, μ = 1.300 mm⁻¹, F(000) = 2720, R ₁ = 0.0413, and wR ₂ = 0.0753. The molecule is the anti-rotamer of the trans-isomer and every molecule joins each other to a zig-zag chain through the intermolecular unclassical hydrogen-bonds of C(7)–H(7)···N(1) (3.449(8) ?, 172°). Further every chain self-assembles into a three-dimensional networking structure via another intermolecular unclassical hydrogen-bonds of C(1)–H(1A)···π/Cg (3.597(7) ?, 143°) and the weak inter molecular interaction forces of C(4)–H(4)···S(1) (3.742(7) ?, 139°) and C(14)–H(14)···H(6) (3.080(7) ?, 134°). Graphical Abstract Synthesis and Structure of 2-Ferrocenylmethylidenehydrazono-1,3-dithiolane Yonghong Liu, Xiangqian Dai, Xiaolan Liu, Wei Xu, and Rong Guo College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P.R. China The title compound was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, IR, UV-Vis and single crystal XRD.      

Synthesis of <Emphasis Type="Italic">E</Emphasis> Isomer and Crystal Structures of <Emphasis Type="Italic">E</Emphasis> and <Emphasis Type="Italic">Z</Emphasis> Isomers of 3-(2,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)acrylonitrile

Abstract Details of the synthesis of the E isomer of 3-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)acrylonitrile, and the X-ray crystal structures of both the E and Z isomers of this compound are presented. The E isomer crystallizes in the P2₁/c space group with cell parameters, a = 8.5659(17) ?, b = 16.399(3) ?, c = 11.224(2) ?, α = 90°, β = 95.27(3)°, γ = 90°and Z = 4. The Z isomer crystallizes in the Pca2₁ space group with cell parameters, a = 4.1223(8) ?, b = 19.113(4) ?, c = 19.453(4) ?, α = 90°, β = 90°, γ = 90° and Z = 4. Index Abstract Synthesis of E isomer and X-ray crystal structure determination of both E and Z isomers of 3-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)acrylonitrile are presented.      

Crystal and Molecular Structures of Benzyl-(2-chloro-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amine and Benzyl-(4-chloro-6-methylpyrimidin-2-yl)amine: Confirmation of Computationally Predicted Restricted Rotation

Abstract Crystal structures for the isomeric compounds benzyl-(2-chloro-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amine (1), as its hemi-hydrate, and benzyl-(4-chloro-6-methylpyrimidin-2-yl)amine (2) have been determined. Conformational differences lead to multiple molecules, i.e. two and three, in their respective structures. Layers feature in each of the crystal structures and are stabilized by substantial hydrogen-bonding interactions. Compound (1) crystallizes as a hemi-hydrate in the triclinic space group P-1 with a = 8.667(5) ?, b = 11.421(7) ?, c = 12.954(8) ?, α = 78.330(10)°, β = 84.553(10)°, γ = 75.510(9)°, and Z = 4. Compound (2) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 10.740(3) ?, b = 21.487(6) ?, c = 14.914(4) ?, β = 95.014(5)°, and Z = 12. Index Abstract Substantial hydrogen-bonding interactions leading to layer structures feature in each of the crystal structures of the isomeric title compounds. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi: ) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Structural Report for Sc[(R,R)-norephedrine-pybox](OTf)3 Dimeric Complex

Abstract The title compound containing two metal centers each complexes to one enantiopure chiral norephedrine-derived pyridyl-(bis) oxazoline (pybox) ligand and linked by two hydroxide bridges, crystallizes to give rodlike form in the space group P2₁(# 4). Cell Parameters are a = 10.2344(18) ?, b = 13.952(3) ?, c = 23.371(4) ?, β = 94.586(4)°, V = 3326.6(10) ?³. The metal-hydroxide motif forms a square plane at the center of the structure with the scandium centers exhibiting a distorted pentagonal bipyramid coordination sphere consisting of the chelating ligand and two additional triflouromethyl sulfonyloxy species positioned anti to each other. Graphical abstract The complex contains two metal centers each complexes to one enantiopure chiral norephedrine-derived pyridyl-(bis) oxazoline (pybox) ligand and linked by two hydroxide bridges. Structural report for Sc[(R,R)-norephedrine-pybox](OTf)₃ dimeric complex Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Crystal and Molecular Structure of <Emphasis Type="Italic">trans</Emphasis>-1,2-bis(2-benzothiazolyl)ethene

Abstract The crystal and molecular structure of trans-1,2-bis(2-benzothiazolyl)ethene is reported. Crystal data for 1: monoclinic, space group C 2/c, a = 24.926(3) ?, b = 4.843(1) ?, c = 11.164(1) ?, β = 105.274(5) °, V = 1300.0(3) ?³, and D _c = 1.50 g/cm³ for Z = 4 and R = 0.028. The molecule crystallizes in the form of a colorless plate and forms one-dimensional slipped π-stacks. Graphical Abstract The title compound crystallizes to form 1D slipped π-stacks in the solid state. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 4,6-dihydroxy-2-[2-(4-hydroxy-phenyl)-vinyl]-benzene-1,3-dicarbaldehyde

Abstract The title compound, 3, 6-dihydroxy-2-[2-(4-hydroxy-phenyl)-vinyl]- benzene-1,3-dicarbaldehyde was synthesized by Vilslmeier reaction from resveratrol (trans-3,4′,5-trihydroxystilbene). Its structure was determined by X-ray single crystal diffraction. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P2₁/n with crystallographic parameters: a = 7.2950(15) ?, b = 14.781(3) ?, c = 12.202(2) ?, β = 96.57(3)°, μ = 0.108 mm⁻¹, V = 1307.1(5) ?, Z = 4, Dx = 1.445 g/cm³, F(000) = 592, T = 293(2) K, 2.17°≤ θ ≤ 26.00°. The X-ray results demonstrated that the Vilslmeier reaction of resveratrol with DMF, POCl₃ and CH₃CN yielded 4,6-dhydroxy-2-[2-(4-hydroxy-phenyl)-vinyl]-benzene-1,3-dicarbaldehyde. Graphical Abstract In this article, a resveratrol derivative was prepared and structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction.      

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,Ab Initio Studies and Fingerprint Plots of 2-Chloro-1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl acetate

Abstract  

2-Chloro-1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl acetate, C₁₁H₇ClO₄ (Fig. 1), has been synthesized and the structure has been solved by IR and X-ray diffraction studies. The crystals are triclinic, space group P [`1] \bar{1} , with a = 7.62060(10) ?, b = 11.5944(2) ?, c = 13.0753(3) ?, α = 97.2820(10)°, β = 101.5740(10)°, γ = 101.7930(10)°, Mr = 238.62, V = 1090.82(3) ?³, Z = 4 and R = 0.0557. In the title compound there are two molecules in the asymmetric unit. The molecules are linked via weak C–H···O hydrogen bonds forming R₄⁴(28) rings. The intermolecular interactions were analysed by means of the fingerprint plots derived from the Hirshfeld surfaces. The fingerprint plots evidenced subtle differences in the intermolecular contacts for the two independent molecules.      

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Fluorite-Related Ruthenate, Trilanthanum Ruthenium Septaoxide La3RuO7

Abstract Single crystals of the lanthanum-containing ruthenate, trilanthanum ruthenium septaoxide, La₃RuO₇, were prepared via high-temperature flux growth and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Cmcm with a = 11.2077(6) ?, b = 7.4531(4) ?, and c = 7.6042(4) ? and is a member of a well-known family of compounds with the general formula Ln₃MO₇. Graphical abstract Synthesis and crystal structure of the fluorite-related ruthenate, trilanthanum ruthenium septaoxide La ₃ RuO ₇ William R. Gemmill, Mark D. Smith and Hans-Conrad zur Loye* Single crystals of La₃RuO₇ were isolated from a high-temperature KCl flux and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. A view of the crystal structure approximately along [001] of La₃RuO₇ and displacement ellipsoids drawn at 50% probability level. The vertex-sharing RuO₆ octahedra are shown in blue, La³⁺ are shown in yellow, and O²⁻ are shown in red.      

Crystal Study of Salicylaldehyde N(4)-Phenylthiosemicarbazone

Abstract The crystal structure of salicylaldehyde N(4)-phenyl thiosemicarbazone is described. The compound crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system, space group P Z = 6, V = 2002.1(5) ?³ with unit cell parameters a = 10.6733(15) ?, b = 13.8856(19) ?, c = 14.052(2) ?, α = 81.851(2)°, β = 77.061(2)° and γ = 83.482(2)°. There are three independent molecules in the asymmetric unit. The crystal structure reveals that the compound exists in the thione form and S1 and N3 are at E configuration to each other with respect to N2–C7 bond. Similarly, S2 and N6 are trans to each other with respect to N5–C21 bond in the second molecule of the asymmetric unit and S3 and N9 are trans to each other with respect to N8–C35 bond in the third molecule of the asymmetric unit. The packing of the molecules in the crystal lattice is stabilized by intermolecular hydrogen bonds. Index Abstract The compound salicylaldehyde N(4)-phenyl thiosemicarbazone crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system, space group P Z = 6, V=2002.1(5) ?³ with unit cell parameters a = 10.6733(15) ?, b = 13.8856(19) ?, c = 14.052(2) ?, α = 81.851(2)°, β = 77.061(2)° and γ = 83.482(2)°. The structure of the compound salicylaldehyde N(4)-phenylthiosemicarbazone     

Noncovalent supramolecular interactions in the crystal structure of 2-amino-3,5-dibromo-4,6-dimethylpyridinium tetrabromocadmate(II)

Reaction of 2-amino-4,6-dimethylpyridine with cadmium chloride, HBr and Br₂ in ethanol yeilds bis(2-amino-3,5-dibromo-4,6-dimethylpyridinium) tetrabromocadmate(II). The complex crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c, with tetrahedral distortion of the ion. The cations are arranged in a zig-zag chains that are held together via Br···Br, Br···π, π···Br···π and π-π interactions. Extensive ···cation interactions were found and represented in different Br···HN (pyridinic and aminic) and Br···HCH₂ hydrogen bonding along with Br···Br motifs.