2-Phenyl-1,3-selenazole-4-carboxylic acid
2011
Crystal Structure of 2-Phenyl-4-selenazole Carboxylic Acid
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Shen Jin-Bei, Lv Xin, Chen Ji-Fei, Zhou Yu-Feng, Zhao Guo-Liang
Primary Institution: Zhejiang Normal University
Conclusion
The crystal structure of 2-phenyl-4-selenazole carboxylic acid was successfully determined, revealing a nearly planar molecular arrangement with specific bond lengths and angles.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound's molecular structure was found to be nearly coplanar.
- The dihedral angle between the two rings in the molecule is 12.42°.
- The crystal structure features O—H⋯O hydrogen-bonded dimers.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special chemical compound and found out how its atoms are arranged in a crystal. This helps us understand its properties better.
Methodology
The structure was solved using X-ray crystallography with a Bruker APEXII area-detector diffractometer.
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