2-(Benzene-sulfonamido)acetic acid.

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry

Background:

• The title compound, C(8)H(9)NO(4)S, is a potential precursor for synthesizing biologically active sulfur-containing heterocyclic compounds.
• Understanding the crystal structure is crucial for predicting and designing novel molecules with desired biological activities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of C(8)H(9)NO(4)S.
• To investigate the intermolecular interactions governing its solid-state arrangement.
• To provide a foundation for the rational design of related heterocyclic compounds.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of intermolecular interactions, including hydrogen bonding and symmetry operations.

Main Results:

• The crystal structure features classical O-H⋯O intermolecular hydrogen bonding, forming carboxylic acid dimers.
• These dimers are further linked by N-H⋯O interactions, creating a zigzag chain structure along the c axis.

Conclusions:

• The determined crystal structure of C(8)H(9)NO(4)S provides valuable information on its solid-state organization.
• The observed hydrogen bonding network offers insights into the precursor's potential for generating diverse heterocyclic structures.