Organic Papers 3-Fluoro-4-nitrophenyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate
2011

Crystal Structure of 3-Fluoro-4-nitrophenyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Ang Wei, Luo You-Fu, Deng Yong

Primary Institution: Sichuan University

Hypothesis

The study aims to report the crystal structure of 3-fluoro-4-nitrophenyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate.

Conclusion

The crystal structure reveals a dihedral angle of 47.63° between the benzene rings and shows π–π stacking and weak hydrogen bonding.

Supporting Evidence

  • The dihedral angle between the benzene rings is 47.63°.
  • π–π stacking occurs between nearly parallel benzene rings of adjacent molecules.
  • Weak intermolecular C—H⋯O hydrogen bonding is present in the crystal structure.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at a special chemical compound and found out how its atoms are arranged in a crystal.

Methodology

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

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811005903

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