A new orthorhombic polymorph of 1,1′-selenobis(N,N-diethylsulfanecarbothioamide)
2011
New Form of a Chemical Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Pöllnitz Alpar, Varga Richard A., Silvestru Anca
Primary Institution: Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babes-Bolyai University
Conclusion
The study reports the crystallization of a new orthorhombic polymorph of a chemical compound with specific structural characteristics.
Supporting Evidence
- The new polymorph crystallizes in the space group Pca21.
- The previously reported polymorph crystallizes in the space group P212121.
- The new phase contains two independent molecules in the asymmetric unit.
Takeaway
Scientists found a new version of a chemical compound that has a different structure than the one known before.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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