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Bis(methyl-sulfon-yl)methane
Riad Awad1, Eyad Mallah1, Wael Abu Dayyih1
1Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Science, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan.
Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
|September 25, 2014
Summary
This study details the crystal structure of a sulfur-containing organic compound, C3H8O4S2. Molecular analysis reveals specific bond lengths and a unique three-dimensional network formed by hydrogen bonds.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Organic Chemistry
- Supramolecular Chemistry
Background:
- Understanding the crystal packing and intermolecular interactions of organic compounds is crucial for predicting material properties.
- Sulfur-containing organic molecules exhibit diverse structural motifs and bonding characteristics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the detailed crystal structure of the title compound, C3H8O4S2.
- To analyze the specific bond lengths and intermolecular interactions 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 intermolecular contacts (hydrogen bonds) was performed.
Main Results:
- The two central sulfur-carbon (S-C) bond lengths in the molecule were found to be nearly identical, measuring 1.781(2) and 1.789(2) Å.
- Each molecule forms weak carbon-hydrogen⋯oxygen (C-H⋯O) hydrogen bonds involving its CH2 and CH3 groups.
- These hydrogen bonds link molecules together, creating an extensive three-dimensional network within the crystal.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure of C3H8O4S2 is characterized by specific S-C bond lengths and a robust 3D network.
- Intermolecular C-H⋯O hydrogen bonding plays a significant role in the self-assembly and stabilization of the crystal structure.
Keywords:
crystal structure
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