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Glycoluril

S Xu1, P K Gantzel, L B Clark

  • 1Department of Chemistry, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla 92093-0359.

Acta Crystallographica. Section C, Crystal Structure Communications
|December 15, 1994
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The crystal structure of glycoluril, a molecule with urea components, was determined. This research reveals its C2v symmetry and a specific dihedral angle, aiding in understanding its molecular geometry.

Area of Science:

  • Crystallography
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Molecular Structure

Background:

  • Glycoluril (C4H6N4O2), also known as tetrahydroimidazo-[4,5-d]imidazole-2,5(1H,3H)-dione, is an organic compound with potential applications in various chemical fields.
  • Understanding the precise three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in glycoluril is crucial for predicting its physical and chemical properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the detailed crystal structure of glycoluril.
  • To determine the molecular symmetry and key bond angles within the glycoluril molecule.

Main Methods:

  • Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to collect diffraction data.
  • The crystal structure was solved and refined using established crystallographic software.

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Main Results:

  • The crystal structure of glycoluril was successfully determined.
  • Glycoluril exhibits C2v symmetry due to two equivalent urea-containing planes.
  • A dihedral angle of 124.1 (4) degrees was measured, defining the molecule's conformation.

Conclusions:

  • The determined crystal structure provides a fundamental understanding of glycoluril's molecular architecture.
  • The identified symmetry and dihedral angle are key parameters for future theoretical and experimental studies involving glycoluril.