Organic Papers
2011
Study of 2-[(Ethoxycarbonothioyl)sulfanyl]acetic acid
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Xiao Shude, Gu Renpeng, Charpentier Paul A.
Primary Institution: The University of Western Ontario
Conclusion
The study successfully characterized the crystal structure of 2-[(ethoxycarbonothioyl)sulfanyl]acetic acid, revealing important bond lengths and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The C—S and C—O bonds in the xanthate unit are shorter than those linked to it.
- Inversion dimers linked by pairs of O—H⋯O hydrogen bonds occur in the crystal.
Takeaway
This study looks at a special chemical compound and how its atoms are arranged in a crystal. It helps scientists understand how this compound can be used in making other materials.
Methodology
The structure was solved and refined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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