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Crystal engineering with urea and thiourea hydrogen-bonding groups

Journal Article · · ChemComm
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/b708921j· OSTI ID:930965
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  1. Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Chemical Sciences Division

The utilization of N,N$$'$$-disubstituted ureas and thioureas as design elements in the synthesis of crystalline organic solids is reviewed. In conclusion, these hydrogen-bonding units are versatile yet predictable building blocks that can be rationally employed in both crystal assembly and functionalization.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES) (SC-22)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
930965
Journal Information:
ChemComm, Journal Name: ChemComm Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 2008; ISSN CHCOFS; ISSN 1359-7345
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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