Organic Papers 3-Nitro-1H-1,2,4-triazole
2011

3-Nitro-1H-1,2,4-triazole Structure Analysis

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Author Information

Author(s): Hemamalini Madhukar, Fun Hoong-Kun

Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of 3-nitro-1H-1,2,4-triazole, revealing its planar geometry and hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The asymmetric unit contains two independent molecules with very similar geometry.
  • The dihedral angle between the two triazole rings is 56.58°.
  • Molecules are linked via hydrogen bonds forming a one-dimensional chain.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a chemical compound called 3-nitro-1H-1,2,4-triazole to see how its molecules are arranged and connected, which helps us understand its properties.

Methodology

X-ray crystallography was used to determine the crystal structure of the compound.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536810049287

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