Ethyl 1-(2,6-difluoro­benz­yl)-1H-1,2,3-triazole-4-carboxyl­ate
2011

Study of a New Drug Intermediate for Epilepsy Treatment

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Jia Jing, Lu Dingqiang

Primary Institution: Nanjing University of Technology

Hypothesis

The title compound is a key intermediate in the synthesis of rufinamide, a new anti-epilepsy drug.

Conclusion

The crystal structure of the title compound shows that it forms one-dimensional chains linked by weak hydrogen bonds.

Supporting Evidence

  • The dihedral angle between the triazole and phenyl rings is 73.74°.
  • The discrete molecules are linked through weak hydrogen bonds.
  • The compound was synthesized with a yield of 86.3%.

Takeaway

This study looks at a new chemical compound that helps make a medicine for epilepsy. The compound has a special structure that helps it connect with other molecules.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536810050014

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