2-Methyl-6-(trifluoro­meth­yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbonitrile
2011

Study of 2-Methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbonitrile

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Fun Hoong-Kun, Rosli Mohd Mustaqim, Kumar D. J. Madhu, Prasad D. Jagadeesh, Nagaraja G. K.

Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Conclusion

The crystal structure of the compound shows that molecules form infinite chains through specific hydrogen-bond interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine group is planar with a maximum deviation of 0.021 Å.
  • The F atoms in the trifluoromethyl group and the methyl H atoms are disordered over two sets of sites.
  • Molecules are linked into infinite chains through C—H⋯N interactions.

Takeaway

This study looks at a chemical compound and how its molecules stick together in a special way, which might help in making medicines.

Methodology

X-ray crystallography was used to analyze the crystal structure of the compound.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811003928

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