Ethyl 2-(4-nitrobenzamido)benzoate, a non-merohedral twin
2011
Study of Ethyl 2-(4-nitrobenzamido)benzoate Crystal Structure
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Saeed Sohail, Rashid Naghmana, Jasinski Jerry P., Butcher Ray J.
Primary Institution: Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Conclusion
The crystal structure of Ethyl 2-(4-nitrobenzamido)benzoate was successfully determined, revealing specific angles and disorder in the ethyl group.
Supporting Evidence
- The dihedral angle between the mean planes of the two benzene rings is 4.0°.
- The ethyl group is disordered with specific occupancy values.
- The nitro group is twisted by 16.4° from the mean plane of the benzene ring.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at a special chemical compound and found out how its parts are arranged and how they interact with each other.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and analyzed using single-crystal X-ray diffraction.
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