5-Pentyl-1H-tetrazole C6H12N4
2011

5-Pentyl-1H-tetrazole Structure Report

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Thorsten Rieth, Dieter Schollmeyer, Heiner Detert

Primary Institution: University Mainz

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of 5-pentyl-1H-tetrazole, revealing its layered molecular arrangement.

Supporting Evidence

  • The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction.
  • The compound was synthesized with a yield of 78%.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a compound called 5-pentyl-1H-tetrazole and found that its molecules are arranged in layers, kind of like a sandwich.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using triethylammonium azide and capronitrile in toluene, followed by crystallization.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536810052244

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