2-Chloro-N-[(2-methyl­phen­yl)sulfon­yl]acetamide
2011

Study of 2-Chloro-N-(2-methylphenylsulfonyl)acetamide

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Shakuntala K., Foro Sabine, Gowda B. Thimme

Primary Institution: Mangalore University

Hypothesis

The study investigates the effects of substituents on the crystal structures of sulfonamide compounds.

Conclusion

The crystal structure of 2-chloro-N-(2-methylphenylsulfonyl)acetamide features specific hydrogen bonding interactions and torsion angles that are consistent with similar compounds.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study determined the crystal structure of the compound using X-ray diffraction.
  • The compound exhibits both intramolecular and intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
  • The torsion angles and dihedral angles were measured and compared to similar compounds.

Takeaway

This study looks at how different parts of a molecule can change its shape and how it sticks together, which is important for understanding certain drugs.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and characterized using X-ray diffraction and infrared spectroscopy.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811003655

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