Organic Papers
2011

Structure of 4-{[(4-Methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}benzoic acid

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Mustafa Ghulam, Khan Islam Ullah, Zia-ur-Rehman Muhammad, Sharif Shahzad, Arshad Muhammad Nadeem

Primary Institution: Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan

Conclusion

The study reports the crystal structure of the compound, revealing typical dimeric motifs and hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The dihedral angle between the aromatic rings is 35.47°.
  • Adjacent molecules are connected by O—H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
  • Dimeric motifs typical for carboxylic acids are formed.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at a specific chemical compound and found out how its molecules stick together in a certain way.

Methodology

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

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811011524

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