2-(1,3-Benzothiazol-2-yl)guanidine
2011

Study of 2-(1,3-Benzothiazol-2-yl)guanidine

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Mohamed Shaaban Kamel, El-Remaily Mahmoud A. A., Soliman Ahmed M., Gurbanov Atash V., Ng Seik Weng

Primary Institution: Manchester Metropolitan University

Conclusion

The study reveals the crystal structure of 2-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)guanidine, highlighting its planar and buckled molecular conformations and hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • One of the two independent molecules in the compound is essentially planar, while the other is slightly buckled.
  • Intermolecular hydrogen bonds form dimers and connect them into chains.
  • The synthesis yielded a 90% yield of the product.

Takeaway

This study looks at a chemical compound and how its molecules are arranged and connected to each other, which helps scientists understand its properties better.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S160053681100732X

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