5-Ethyl-3-(3-fluoro­phenyl­sulfon­yl)-2-methyl-1-benzofuran
2011

Study of a New Benzofuran Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

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

Primary Institution: Dongeui University

Conclusion

The study presents the molecular and crystal structures of a new benzofuran compound, revealing its unique structural features.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound crystallizes in a non-centrosymmetric space group.
  • The fluoro­phenyl ring makes a dihedral angle of 76.11° with the benzofuran fragment.
  • Weak intermolecular hydrogen bonds and C—H⋯π interactions stabilize the crystal packing.

Takeaway

Scientists looked at a new chemical compound and found out how its atoms are arranged. This helps us understand what it might do.

Methodology

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

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811015443

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