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Palladium N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes: Synthesis from Benzimidazolium Salts and Catalytic Activity in Carbon-carbon Bond-forming Reactions
Published on: July 30, 2017
3-[(1H-Benzimidazol-2-yl)sulfanyl-methyl]benzonitrile
Jin Rui Lin1, Jia He, Yang Qian
1Ordered Matter Science Research Center, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, People's Republic of China.
This study details the crystal structure of a novel benzimidazole derivative. Intermolecular hydrogen bonds form chains, revealing insights into its molecular arrangement and potential applications.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Organic Chemistry
- Materials Science
Background:
- Benzimidazole derivatives are important in medicinal chemistry and materials science.
- Understanding the crystal structure of novel compounds is crucial for predicting their properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(15)H(11)N(3)S.
- To investigate the intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
- Analysis of hydrogen bonding patterns and dihedral angles.
Main Results:
- The crystal structure of C(15)H(11)N(3)S was determined.
- A dihedral angle of 51.8(2)° was observed between the benzimidazole and benzene rings.
- Intermolecular N-H⋯N hydrogen bonds were identified, forming C(4) chains along the [001] direction.
Conclusions:
- The crystal packing is governed by N-H⋯N hydrogen bonds.
- The observed structural features provide a basis for understanding the compound's physical and chemical behavior.
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