Organic Papers
2011

Study of Gliquidone's Molecular Structure

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Thomas Gelbrich, Mairi F. Haddow, Ulrich J. Griesser

Primary Institution: Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck

Conclusion

The study reveals that gliquidone forms hydrogen-bonded chains that are significant for its molecular structure.

Supporting Evidence

  • Gliquidone is an anti-diabetic drug in the sulfonylurea class.
  • The conformation of the sulfonyl urea fragment aligns with previous theoretical studies.
  • H-bonded chains formed by gliquidone display glide symmetry.

Takeaway

Gliquidone, a diabetes medication, has a special structure that helps it work better by forming chains with other molecules.

Methodology

The crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction techniques.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811016680

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