7-Fluoro-2-(prop-2-en-1-ylsulfanyl)-3-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)-4H-thiochromen-4-one
2011
New Antifungal Compound Crystal Structure
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Liu Dong-liang, Xiao Tao, Li Yang, Yu Guang-yan, Li Chen
Primary Institution: Nanjing University of Technology
Hypothesis
The title compound, C14H10FN3OS2, has a potential use as antifungal.
Conclusion
The study reports the crystal structure of a new antifungal compound, revealing its molecular arrangement and bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The asymmetric unit contains two independent molecules.
- The bond lengths and angles are within normal ranges.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules in a stacked arrangement.
Takeaway
Scientists discovered a new molecule that might help fight fungal infections, and they figured out how its atoms are arranged.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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