N-(2-Chlorophenylsulfonyl)acetamide
2011
Structure of N-(2-Chlorophenylsulfonyl)acetamide
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Shakuntala K., Foro Sabine, Gowda B. Thimme
Primary Institution: Mangalore University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the effects of substituents on the structures of N-(aryl)-amides and N-(aryl)-sulfonamides.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of N-(2-chlorophenylsulfonyl)acetamide reveals specific torsion angles and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The study determined the crystal structure of the compound using X-ray diffraction.
- The asymmetric unit contains two independent molecules with specific torsion angles.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules into chains.
Takeaway
This study looks at how different parts of a chemical compound affect its shape and how it sticks together with other molecules.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing 2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide with acetyl chloride, followed by purification and characterization using X-ray diffraction.
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