The herbicide triflusulfuron-methyl
2011
Crystal Structure of Triflusulfuron-methyl
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Kurt Mereiter
Primary Institution: Vienna University of Technology
Conclusion
The crystal structure of triflusulfuron-methyl reveals important intramolecular interactions that influence its shape and stability.
Supporting Evidence
- The molecule features a nearly planar dimethylamino-triazinyl-urea group.
- Intramolecular interactions control the orientation of the methylbenzoate group.
- The crystal structure is stabilized by various hydrogen bonding and stacking interactions.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a herbicide called triflusulfuron-methyl to see how its molecules are arranged. They found that the way the molecules stick together helps it work as a herbicide.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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