Crystal and molecular structure of 1,N⁶-ethenoadenosine hydrochloride

Authors:

• Mariusz Jaskólski

Abstract

The X-ray structure of 1, N⁶-ethenoadenosine hydrochloride, C₁₂H₁₄N₅O₄Cl, has been determined from three-dimensional diffractometer data and refined by full-matrix least-squares techniques. The crystals are monoclinic:P2₁ No. 14, a=6.1540(5), b=18.511(1), c=6.7412(4) Å, β=112.602(5)°,and Z=2; final R=0.045 for 2662 observed reflections. The crystal and molecular structure of ∈ Ado·HC1 is very similar to that of Ado·HC1. On the other hand, the dimensions and conformation of the ∈ Ado·H⁺ cation are drastically different from those of Et ∈ Ado·H⁺. The ∈ adenosine·H⁺ moiety is not planar but has an S shape. The ribose is 2′-endo-3′-exo puckered, with a g⁺ side chain; the glycosidic torsion angle is in the anti region. The structure contains a three-dimensional network of H bonds in which also C-H⋯A interactions seem to play an important role. There is no base stacking in the structure. © 1984 Plenum Publishing Corporation.