4-[(4-Methylbenzenesulfonamido)methyl]cyclohexanecarboxylic acid
2011
Crystal Structure of a New Compound Derived from Tranexamic Acid
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ashfaq Muhammad, Iram Samina, Mehmet Akkurt, Khan Islam Ullah, Mustafa Ghulam, Sharif Shahzad
Primary Institution: Department of Chemistry, University of Gujrat, Pakistan
Conclusion
The study successfully determined the crystal structure of a new compound derived from tranexamic acid, revealing its molecular arrangement and interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound crystallized in the triclinic space group P-1 with two independent molecules.
- Dihedral angles between the benzene and cyclohexane rings were measured.
- Intermolecular interactions were identified that stabilize the crystal structure.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new crystal from a medicine called tranexamic acid and looked at how its molecules are arranged.
Methodology
The crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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