Structure of 2-Chloro-N-(4-chlorobenzoyl)benzenesulfonamide
Author Information
Author(s): Suchetan P. A., Foro Sabine, Gowda B. Thimme
Primary Institution: Mangalore University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the effect of ring and side-chain substitutions on the crystal structures of N-aryl sulfonamides.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of 2-chloro-N-(4-chlorobenzoyl)benzenesulfonamide was successfully determined, revealing specific dihedral angles and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The unit cell contains two molecules of the compound and one disordered toluene molecule.
- The dihedral angle between the two aromatic rings is 85.7°.
- Molecules are linked by pairs of N—H⋯O(S) hydrogen bonds, forming centrosymmetric dimers.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at how different parts of a chemical compound affect its structure, and they found out how the parts fit together in this specific compound.
Methodology
The compound was prepared through refluxing a mixture of 4-chlorobenzoic acid, 2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide, and phosphorous oxychloride, followed by crystallization from toluene.
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