N,N′-Dibenzyl-N,N′-dimethyl-N′′-(4-nitrobenzoyl)phosphoric triamide
2011
Crystal Structure of a Phosphoric Triamide Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Pourayoubi Mehrdad, Rostami Chaijan Mahnaz, Torre-Fernández Laura, García-Granda Santiago
Primary Institution: Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a phosphoric triamide compound, revealing its slightly distorted tetrahedral coordination environment.
Supporting Evidence
- The phosphorus atom in the compound has a slightly distorted tetrahedral configuration.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds form centrosymmetric dimers in the crystal structure.
- The bond lengths of the P═O and P—N bonds are comparable to those in similar compounds.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special chemical compound and found out how its atoms are arranged in a crystal. This helps us understand how it works.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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