3-(2-Methylbenzylidene)-2,3-dihydro-1,5-benzothiazepin-4(5H)-one
2011
Crystal Structure of a New Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Sridevi D., Bhaskaran Sundari, Usha G., Murugan G., Bakthadoss M.
Primary Institution: Queen Mary’s College, Chennai, India
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine the crystal structure of the title compound, which is an intermediate for the synthesis of dosulepin.
Conclusion
The crystal structure reveals that the compound forms centrosymmetric dimers through N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound is used as an intermediate for the synthesis of dosulepin, an antidepressant.
- The seven-membered thiepin ring adopts a distorted half-chair conformation.
- The molecules form centrosymmetric dimers through N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at a new chemical compound to see how its atoms are arranged. They found that the molecules stick together in pairs.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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