Phen­yl(1-phenyl­sulfonyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methanone C21H15NO3S
2011

Study of Phenyl(1-phenylsulfonyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methanone

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Ranjith S., Pandi A., Govindan E., Dhayalan V., MohanaKrishnan A. K.

Primary Institution: Presidency College (Autonomous), Chennai

Hypothesis

To obtain detailed information on molecular conformations in the solid state of the title compound.

Conclusion

X-ray analysis confirms the molecular structure and atom connectivity of the compound.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study provides detailed bond lengths and angles that agree with other similar compounds.
  • Both unique S atoms in the compound have a distorted tetrahedral configuration.
  • The indole ring systems in both molecules are essentially planar.

Takeaway

The study looks at a specific chemical compound to understand its structure better, which can help in developing new medicines.

Methodology

X-ray diffraction was used to analyze the crystal structure of the compound.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811008439

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