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2-Nitrophenyl 4-nitrophenyl disulfide.

Christopher Glidewell1, John N Low, Janet M S Skakle

  • 1School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST, Scotland. cg@st-andrews.ac.uk

Acta Crystallographica. Section C, Crystal Structure Communications
|August 3, 2002
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Summary

The crystal structure of bis(nitrophenyl) disulfide lacks specific intermolecular interactions, unlike its isomers. This finding highlights unique packing behaviors in organic compounds.

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Area of Science:

  • Crystallography
  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

Background:

  • Bis(nitrophenyl) disulfide isomers exhibit direction-specific supramolecular aggregation.
  • Understanding intermolecular interactions is crucial for crystal engineering and materials science.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the crystal structure of the title compound, C(12)H(8)N(2)O(4)S(2).
  • To investigate the presence and nature of intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.
  • To compare the observed packing behavior with that of known symmetrical isomers.

Main Methods:

  • Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was used to elucidate the molecular structure and crystal packing.
  • Analysis of intermolecular contacts, including hydrogen bonds and pi-stacking interactions, was performed.

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Main Results:

  • The title compound, C(12)H(8)N(2)O(4)S(2), crystallizes without direction-specific intermolecular interactions.
  • Absence of C-H...O hydrogen bonds, aromatic pi-pi-stacking, and C-H...pi(arene) interactions was confirmed.
  • This contrasts with the observed supramolecular aggregation in symmetrical bis(nitrophenyl) disulfide isomers.

Conclusions:

  • The crystal structure of this specific bis(nitrophenyl) disulfide derivative demonstrates a lack of directed supramolecular assembly.
  • The absence of typical intermolecular interactions suggests unique packing principles governing its solid-state structure.
  • Further studies are warranted to explore the factors influencing supramolecular behavior in related disulfide compounds.