1,4-Bis{[5-(pyridin-4-yl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]sulfanÂyl}butane
2011
Crystal Structure of a New Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Liu Qing-lei, Wang Wei, Gao Yan, Jia Xiao-yu, Zhang Jing-jing
Primary Institution: Shanghai Institute of Technology
Conclusion
The study presents the synthesis and crystal structure of a novel compound with specific molecular characteristics.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound has a twofold rotational axis through the mid of the butane group.
- The 1,3,4-oxadiazole moiety is planar with minimal deviation.
- The dihedral angle between the oxadiazole and the pyridinyl ring is very small, indicating they are almost coplanar.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new chemical compound and looked at its structure to understand how it is built.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from 5-(pyridin-4-yl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-thiol and 1,1-dibromobutane, and its structure was analyzed using X-ray crystallography.
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