Organic Papers
2011

Structure of 1-Benzoyl-3-methyl-3-pentylthiourea

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Gunasekaran N., Jerome P., Karvembu R., Ng Seik Weng, Tiekink Edward R. T.

Primary Institution: National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of 1-benzoyl-3-methyl-3-pentylthiourea, revealing significant molecular twists and interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound consists of two independent molecules with different orientations of the pentyl chains.
  • Significant twists were observed in the molecular structure, particularly between the thiourea and amide residues.
  • The crystal packing features self-associating molecules linked by hydrogen bonds.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at a special chemical compound and found out how its molecules are arranged and interact with each other.

Methodology

The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811013365

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