The Thermosalient Phenomenon.“Jumping Crystals” and Crystal Chemistry of the Anticholinergic Agent Oxitropium Bromide

…, S Zamir, P Naumov, J Bernstein

Index: Skoko, Zeljko; Zamir, Sharona; Naumov, Pance; Bernstein, Joel Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2010 , vol. 132, # 40 p. 14191 - 14202

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Abstract

The anticholinergic agent oxitropium bromide possesses rich crystal chemistry, most remarkably exhibiting a strong thermosalient effect (“jumping crystal” effect), a mechanical property with potential applications in organic-based actuators. The thermosalient effect, manifested in forceful jumps of up to several centimeters, was investigated by a combination of structural, microscopic, spectroscopic, and thermoanalytical techniques, providing data ...