4-(2-Nitro-benzene-sulfonamido)pyridinium nitrate

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Materials Science

Background:

• Understanding the structural and electronic properties of organic compounds is crucial for developing new materials.
• Sulfonamide and pyridinium moieties are common in pharmaceuticals and functional materials.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(11)H(10)N(3)O(4)S(+)·NO(3) (-).
• To investigate potential electronic interactions, specifically π-electron conjugation, within the molecule.
• To identify intermolecular forces stabilizing the crystal.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of bond distances and angles provided insights into molecular geometry.
• Identification of hydrogen bonding networks confirmed crystal stabilization.

Main Results:

• The asymmetric unit contains two molecules of C(11)H(10)N(3)O(4)S(+)·NO(3) (-).
• Normal bond distances were observed, with specific C-N distances in the sulfonamide group suggesting possible π-electron conjugation with the pyridinium ring.
• N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds were identified as the primary stabilizing force in the crystal structure.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure of the title compound has been determined.
• Evidence suggests potential π-electron conjugation between the sulfonamide group and the pyridinium ring.
• The crystal lattice is stabilized by a network of N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.