Sodium p-toluenesulfinate tetra-hydrate

Area of Science:

• Crystal chemistry
• Inorganic chemistry
• Structural analysis

Background:

• Sodium salts of sulfinic acids are important in various chemical applications.
• Understanding the hydration and crystal structure of these salts provides insights into their chemical behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of sodium para-toluenesulfinate tetrahydrate.
• To analyze the molecular geometry and intermolecular interactions within the crystal.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis was employed.
• The molecular and crystal structure was determined and refined.

Main Results:

• The compound crystallizes as Na(+)·C(7)H(7)O(2)S(-)·4H(2)O.
• The sulfur atom exhibits tetrahedral geometry with bond angles ranging from 102.23(6)° to 110.04(6)°.
• Water molecules mediate the formation of sodium cation chains via O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds, and an O-H⋯π interaction was identified.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure reveals specific coordination and hydrogen bonding patterns.
• The observed interactions influence the overall stability and properties of the hydrated salt.