4,4′-[4,4′-Sulfonyl­bis­(p-phenyl­ene­oxy)]dibutanoic acid
2011

Crystal Structure of a New Compound Derived from Bisphenol S

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Fu Chun-Yan, Liu Yong-Hui, Zhou Zhong-Liu, Tang Hong

Primary Institution: Shaoyang Medical College

Hypothesis

The study investigates the synthesis and crystal structure of a new potential ligand derived from bisphenol S.

Conclusion

The new compound exhibits a unique crystal structure with specific dihedral angles and hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The dihedral angle between the two benzene rings is 81.6°.
  • Hydrogen bonds link the molecules into infinite zigzag chains.
  • One of the butanoic acid groups is disordered over two conformations.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new chemical compound from bisphenol S and looked at how it is structured in crystals. They found interesting shapes and connections between the molecules.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using bisphenol S and characterized through X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811011871

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