5-Cyclopentyl-3-methylsulfinyl-2-phenyl-1-benzofuran
2011

Crystal Structure of a Benzofuran Compound

publication Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Choi Hong Dae, Seo Pil Ja, Son Byeng Wha, Lee Uk

Primary Institution: Dongeui University

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a compound with a benzofuran skeleton, revealing its molecular conformation and packing interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The cyclopentyl ring adopts an envelope conformation.
  • The phenyl ring makes a dihedral angle of 32.36° with the benzofuran fragment.
  • Molecules are linked through weak C—H⋯O interactions.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a special molecule that has a benzofuran part, and they found out how it is shaped and how its pieces fit together.

Methodology

The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811010920

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