1-Tosyl-2-[(1-tosyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)methyl­sulfanyl]-1H-benzimidazole
2011

New Compound with Benzimidazole Structure

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): N. Al-Mohammed Nassir, Alias Yatimah, Abdullah Zanariah, Khaledi Hamid

Primary Institution: University of Malaya

Conclusion

The study successfully synthesized a new compound with a specific benzimidazole structure and characterized its crystal properties.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound was characterized using X-ray crystallography.
  • Intermolecular interactions were identified that stabilize the crystal structure.
  • The dihedral angle between the benzimidazole rings was measured.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new chemical compound and looked at how it was structured in crystals.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using sodium and 2-mercaptobenzimidazole, followed by reactions with p-toluene sulfonyl chloride.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811011822

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