N-(Trimethyl­sil­yl)methane­sulfonamide
2011

Study of N-(Trimethylsilyl)methanesulfonamide

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Andrew R. McWilliams, Gezahegna Sossina, Lough Alan J.

Primary Institution: Ryerson University

Conclusion

The crystal structure of N-(Trimethylsilyl)methanesulfonamide reveals that molecules are linked by hydrogen bonds forming chains.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study provides detailed crystallographic data for the compound.
  • The refined ratio of twin domains in the crystal was found to be 0.61:0.39.
  • The S—N bond distances suggest some π-bonding between sulfur and nitrogen.

Takeaway

This study looks at a special chemical compound and 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/S1600536810050336

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