2-Amino-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzothiophene-3-carbonitrile
2011
Crystal Structure of a Benzothiophene Derivative
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ziaulla Mohamed, Banu Afshan, Begum Noor Shahina, Panchamukhi Shridhar I., Khazi I. M.
Primary Institution: Bangalore University
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a benzothiophene derivative with specific conformational characteristics.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound exhibits a half-chair conformation in its cyclohexene ring.
- The thiophene ring is essentially planar.
- Hydrogen bonds form inversion dimers and zigzag chains 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 following a previously reported procedure and analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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