9-(4-Nitro­phenyl­sulfon­yl)-9H-carbazole
2011

Crystal Structure of a Compound with Carbazole Skeleton

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Uludağ Nesimi, Ateş Murat, Tercan Barış, Hökelek Tuncer

Primary Institution: Namık Kemal University

Hypothesis

The study aims to ascertain the crystal structure of the title compound.

Conclusion

The compound features a nearly planar carbazole skeleton with specific hydrogen bonding interactions that stabilize its structure.

Supporting Evidence

  • The carbazole skeleton is nearly planar with a maximum deviation of 0.037 Å.
  • Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules into a three-dimensional network.
  • The study provides insights into the structural properties of carbazole-based compounds.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at a special molecule that has a structure similar to a building made of blocks, and they found out how those blocks fit together.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using carbazole and 4-nitrobenzene-1-sulfonyl chloride, followed by crystallization.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811017818

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