rac-Ethyl 2-amino-3-hydroxy-3-[4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]propanoate
2011
Study of rac-Ethyl 2-amino-3-hydroxy-3-[4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]propanoate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Hu Hao, Chen Yue-Hu, Qian Shao-Song, Kang Shou-Kai
Primary Institution: ShanDong University of Technology
Conclusion
The study provides detailed crystallographic data for the compound rac-Ethyl 2-amino-3-hydroxy-3-[4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]propanoate, which is an intermediate in the synthesis of florfenicol.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound is an intermediate in the synthesis of florfenicol, an antibiotic used in veterinary medicine.
- The study provides crystallographic data including the orientation of functional groups and hydrogen bonding interactions.
- Hydrogen bonding interactions were found to generate a chain structure in the crystal.
Takeaway
This study looks at a specific chemical compound that is used to make an antibiotic for animals. It describes how the compound is structured.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and characterized using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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