(Furan-2-yl)[(furan-2-yl)carbonyl-disul-fanyl]methanone.

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Materials Science

Background:

• Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties and reactivity.
• The synthesis and characterization of novel sulfur- and oxygen-containing heterocyclic compounds can lead to new materials with unique electronic or optical properties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(10)H(6)O(4)S(2).
• To analyze the molecular symmetry, intermolecular interactions, and conformational preferences within the crystal lattice.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and torsion angles provided insights into the molecule's geometry.
• Identification of intermolecular interactions, such as hydrogen bonds, was performed.

Main Results:

• The molecule C(10)H(6)O(4)S(2) possesses crystallographically imposed twofold symmetry.
• The dihedral angle between the furan rings is 80.90°.
• Molecules are arranged in chains along the a axis through weak C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds, with a C-S-S-C torsion angle of 82.04°.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure reveals a specific arrangement of C(10)H(6)O(4)S(2) molecules driven by intermolecular forces.
• The observed symmetry and hydrogen bonding patterns are key factors influencing the bulk properties of this compound.
• This structural information serves as a foundation for further investigations into the compound's potential applications.