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N,N-Dibenzyl-O,O'-dimethyl thio-phosphate
Akbar Raissi Shabari1, Fahimeh Sabbaghi, Mehrdad Pourayoubi
1Faculty of Chemistry, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
|January 4, 2013
Summary
This study details the molecular structure of a novel organophosphorus compound, C(16)H(20)NO(2)PS. Analysis reveals a distorted tetrahedral environment around the phosphorus atom, indicating unique chemical bonding characteristics.
Area of Science:
- Organophosphorus Chemistry
- Crystallography
- Molecular Structure Analysis
Background:
- Organophosphorus compounds exhibit diverse chemical properties and applications.
- Understanding the precise molecular geometry is crucial for predicting reactivity and function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the detailed molecular structure of the title compound, C(16)H(20)NO(2)PS.
- To characterize the bonding environment around the phosphorus and nitrogen atoms.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the three-dimensional structure.
- Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and atomic environments.
Main Results:
- The phosphorus atom is situated in a distorted tetrahedral P(S)(O)(2)N coordination geometry.
- Bond angles at the phosphorus atom range from 99.37(7)° to 115.68(5)°.
- The amido nitrogen atom exhibits sp(2) hybridization, confirmed by a bond-angle sum of 357.8°.
Conclusions:
- The determined structure provides fundamental insights into the stereochemistry of this organophosphorus compound.
- The sp(2) character of the nitrogen atom influences the overall molecular conformation and electronic distribution.
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