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organic compounds
In the crystal structure of the title compound, C16H38N42+.2Cl−.3H2O, a rather complex hydrogen-bonding network is observed. The macrocycle is stabilized as a dication, 5,5,7,12,12,14-hexamethyl-1,8-diaza-4,11-diazoniacyclotetradecane, forming NHCl and NHO hydrogen bonds. The water molecules are distinguished by their inequality in structure formation. They are involved in different types of intermolecular hydrogen bond in the crystal lattice.