Organic Papers
2011

(Z)-3-Chloromethylidene-5,6-dimethoxy-2-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1,2-benzothiazole 1,1-dioxide

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Author Information

Author(s): Jatinder P. Bassin, Virender P. Shah, Lee Martin, William Clegg, Ross W. Harrington

Primary Institution: University of Hertfordshire

Conclusion

The compound adopts a Z configuration about the C=C double bond and has a planar benzisothiazole system.

Supporting Evidence

  • The title compound has a molecular formula of C11H12ClNO4S.
  • The crystal structure shows molecules stacking parallel in the b-axis direction.
  • The maximum deviation for the S atom in the benzisothiazole system is 0.235 Å.

Takeaway

The study looks at a specific chemical compound and how its structure is arranged in a crystal form.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized through a reaction involving sodium hypochlorite and pyridine, followed by recrystallization.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536810049561

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