Organic Papers 2-Isobutyl-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)imidazo[2,1-b][1,3,4]thiadiazole
2011
Structure of 2-Isobutyl-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)imidazothiadiazole
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Fun Hoong-Kun, Yeap Chin Sing, Prasad D. Jagadeesh, Castelino Prakash Anil, Anitha V. V.
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the compound is stabilized by weak interactions and shows a specific arrangement of molecules.
Supporting Evidence
- The dihedral angle between the imidazo and methoxybenzene rings is very small.
- Molecules are arranged into columns and stacked down the a axis.
- The crystal structure is stabilized by weak C—H⋯π and π–π interactions.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a new chemical compound and found out how its molecules are arranged and held together.
Methodology
X-ray crystallography was used to determine the structure of the compound.
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