3-(4-Fluoro­phenyl­sulfin­yl)-5-iodo-2,7-dimethyl-1-benzofuran
2011

Crystal Structure of a 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 crystal structure of a benzofuran compound, revealing its molecular arrangement and interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The benzofuran unit is essentially planar with a small deviation from the least-squares plane.
  • The dihedral angle between the benzofuran fragment and the 4-fluorophenyl ring is 80.21 degrees.
  • The molecular packing is stabilized by weak intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
  • The crystal structure exhibits an intermolecular I⋯F contact.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a special molecule called benzofuran to see how its parts fit together. They found out how the pieces are arranged and how they stick to each other.

Methodology

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

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811012591

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