2-[(4-Methylphenyl)sulfanyl]aniline
2011
Structure of 2-[(4-Methylphenyl)sulfanyl]aniline
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Richard Betz, Thomas Gerber, Henk Schalekamp
Primary Institution: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine the crystal structure of a specific aniline derivative to understand its coordination behavior.
Conclusion
The crystal structure reveals that the aromatic moieties are nearly perpendicular and that hydrogen bonding leads to the formation of tetrameric units.
Supporting Evidence
- The least-squares planes defined by the aromatic moieties are nearly perpendicular to each other.
- A weak intramolecular N—H⋯S hydrogen bond is present.
- A cooperative set of N—H⋯N hydrogen bonds leads to the formation of tetrameric units.
Takeaway
The study looks at a special chemical compound and finds that its parts are arranged in a way that helps them stick together in groups.
Methodology
The structure was analyzed using X-ray crystallography with a Bruker APEXII CCD diffractometer.
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