Organic Papers
2011
(E)-2-[1-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)ethylidene]hydrazinecarbothioamide Crystal Structure
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Zhai Xiu-Rong
Primary Institution: Jining University
Hypothesis
The study aims to synthesize and report the crystal structure of a new thiosemicarbazone compound.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the compound shows that molecules are interconnected by hydrogen bonds, forming infinite chains and layers.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound was synthesized with a yield of 82%.
- The crystal structure was determined using a Bruker SMART APEXII CCD area-detector diffractometer.
- The molecules are linked by N—H⋯S and N—H⋯F hydrogen bonds.
- Weak π–π interactions were observed between adjacent benzene rings.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new chemical compound and looked at its structure. They found that the molecules stick together in chains and layers.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a reaction in anhydrous ethanol and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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