N-(Adamantan-1-yl)-2-chloro­acetamide
2011

Study of N-(Adamantan-1-yl)-2-chloroacetamide

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Onajole Oluseye K., Govender Thavendran, Kruger Hendrik G., Maguire Glenn E. M.

Primary Institution: University of KwaZulu–Natal

Hypothesis

The study investigates the crystal structure of N-(Adamantan-1-yl)-2-chloroacetamide as a potential anti-tuberculosis agent.

Conclusion

The compound exhibits shorter than normal C—C bond lengths and forms an infinite chain through intermolecular hydrogen bonding.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound was synthesized as part of a study into potential anti-tuberculosis agents.
  • The structure displays intermolecular N—H⋯O hydrogen bonding forming an infinite chain.
  • C—C bond lengths in the adamantine skeleton are shorter than the expected length.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at a new chemical compound that might help fight tuberculosis, and they found some interesting details about its structure.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray single-crystal diffraction.

Limitations

The crystal structure of the compound was not previously reported, which limits comparative analysis.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811018046

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