N-(2-Methyl­phenyl­sulfon­yl)propanamide C10H13NO3S
2011

Study of N-(2-Methylphenylsulfonyl)propanamide Structure

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Shakuntala K., Foro Sabine, Gowda B. Thimme

Primary Institution: Mangalore University

Hypothesis

The study investigates the effects of substituents on the structures of N-(aryl)-sulfonamides.

Conclusion

The crystal structure of N-(2-methylphenylsulfonyl)propanamide features specific conformations and hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study determined the structure of N-(2-methylphenylsulfonyl)propanamide.
  • The conformation of the N—H and C=O bonds are anti to each other.
  • The crystal structure features inversion-related dimers linked by hydrogen bonds.

Takeaway

This study looks at how different parts of a molecule affect its shape and how it sticks together with other molecules.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and characterized using X-ray diffraction and infrared spectroscopy.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811014164

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