2,4,6-Trinitro-N-[4-(phenyl­diazen­yl)phen­yl]aniline
2011

Study of a New Organic Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Graham Smith, Urs D. Wermuth

Primary Institution: Queensland University of Technology

Hypothesis

The study investigates the synthesis and structural properties of 2,4,6-Trinitro-N-[4-(phenyl­diazen­yl)phen­yl]aniline.

Conclusion

The synthesized compound exhibits unique structural characteristics, including specific dihedral angles and hydrogen bonding.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound was prepared from a specific chemical reaction.
  • The study provides detailed structural data including angles and bond distances.
  • The molecular structure was analyzed using X-ray crystallography.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new chemical and looked at its shape and how its parts fit together.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by heating 4-(phenyldiazenyl)aniline with picrylsulfonic acid in ethanol-water.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S160053681101004X

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