2,6-Bis(tosyloxymethyl)pyridine
2011
Crystal Structure of 2,6-Bis(tosyloxymethyl)pyridine
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Komarsamy Lynette, Bala Muhammad D., Friedrich Holger B., Omondi Bernard
Primary Institution: University of KwaZulu-Natal
Conclusion
The study successfully determined the crystal structure of the compound 2,6-bis(tosyloxymethyl)pyridine.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound is organized around a twofold axis containing the N atom and a C atom of the pyridine ring.
- The tosyl moiety and the pyridine ring are both essentially planar.
- The study provides detailed crystallographic information about the compound.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a special chemical compound and figured out how its atoms are arranged in space.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using a modified literature method and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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