Organic Papers
2011
Structure of Bis(2-iodothiophen-3-yl)methanone
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Hua Cheng
Primary Institution: Xiangfan University
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of Bis(2-iodothiophen-3-yl)methanone, revealing its molecular arrangement and interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound has a dihedral angle of 64.2° between its two five-membered rings.
- Weak intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules into layers.
- The crystal packing shows short C⋯I contacts of 3.442 Å.
Takeaway
This study shows how a specific chemical compound is arranged in a crystal, which helps in understanding how it might be used in solar cells.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and characterized using single-crystal X-ray diffraction.
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