Organic Papers: 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-benzimidazole monohydrate
2011

Structure of 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-benzimidazole Monohydrate

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Ghalib Raza Murad, Hashim Rokiah, Sulaiman Othman, Quah Ching Kheng, Fun Hoong-Kun

Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Conclusion

The crystal structure of 2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-benzimidazole monohydrate is stabilized by hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound is approximately planar with a maximum deviation of 0.137 Å.
  • Hydrogen bonds form sheets parallel to the (100) plane.
  • There is a π–π interaction between the benzene and imidazole rings.

Takeaway

This study looks at a special chemical compound and how its structure is held together by water and other interactions.

Methodology

X-ray crystallography was used to determine the crystal structure.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811019027

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