Hydrogen bonds in the crystal packings of mesalazine and mesalazine hydrochloride

The crystal structures of pharmaceutical product mesalazine (marketed also under different proprietary names as Salofalk, Asacol, Asacolitin, and Claversal) and its hydrochloride are reported. In the crystal mesalazine is in zwitterion form as 5-ammoniosalicylate (1) whereas mesalazine hydrochloride crystallizes in an ionized form as 5-ammoniosalicylium chloride (2). Compound 1 (C₇H₇O₃N) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 3.769(1) Å, b = 7.353(2) Å, c = 23.475(5) Å, β = 94.38(2)°, V = 648.7(8) ų, Z = 4, D_c = 1.568 g cm⁻³ and μ(MoK) = 1.2 cm⁻¹. Compound 2 (C₇H₈O₃NCl) crystallizes in the triclinic space group P with a = 4.4839(2) Å, b = 5.7936(2) Å, c = 15.6819(5) Å, = 81.329(3)°, β = 88.026(3)°, γ = 79.317(4)°, V = 395.74(3) ų, Z = 2, D_c = 1.591 g cm⁻³ and μ(CuK) = 40.8 cm⁻¹. The crystal structures were solved by direct methods and refined to R = 0.041 for 1 and 0.028 for 2, using 607 and 1374 observed reflections, respectively. The configuration of both molecules, with the ortho hydroxyl to a carboxyl group, favours the intramolecular hydrogen bonds. Very complex systems of intermolecular hydrogen bonds were observed in both crystal packings. They are discussed in terms of graph-set notation. The mesalazine crystal structure is characterized by two-dimensional network of hydrogen bonds in the ab plane. The crystal structure pattern of mesalazine hydrochloride is a three-dimensional network significantly supported by N⁺---HCl⁻ interactions.     

X-Ray, FTIR and quantum chemical studies of short and asymmetric hydrogen bonds in bis(2,6-dimethylpyridine-N-oxide) sulphate [2,6-(CH3)2C5H3N---OH]2[SO4]

Crystals of bis(2,6-dimethylpyridine-N-oxide) sulphate are monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 14.098(2) Å, b = 7.855(1) Å, c = 15.203(3) Å, β = 104.84(1)°. The crystal structure has been refined to R = 0.0373 (2052 reflections). The disordered SO²⁻₄ anion accepts hydrogen bonds from two protonated 2,6-dimethylpyridine-N-oxides and two alternative conformations of the SO²⁻₄ group are distinguished. The occupancy factor of the predominant orientation is 0.63 and the O...O distances are 2.445(2) and 2.453(4) Å; in the second form (fraction, 0.37), these distances are 2.445(2) and 2.544(9) Å.

The PM3 and AM1 methods predict three minima for the title complex, whereas the SAM1 and BLYP/6-31G methods predict only one. All methods predict that molecular complex 3 is the most stable. The SAM1 geometry is very close to that of BLYP/6-31G.

The Fourier transform IR (FTIR) spectrum shows a very intense and broad (continuum) absorption within the 1600-400 cm⁻¹ region, typical of short hydrogen bonds. There is no absorption in the 3000-2000 cm⁻¹ region expected for the longer hydrogen bond (2.544(9) Å) in the less populated orientation. Isotope and solvent effects are discussed.     

Hydrothermal synthesis, crystal structure and characterization of [Zn(H2O)4]2 [H2As6V15O42(H2O)]·2H2O

The compound [Zn(H₂O)₄]₂[H₂As₆V₁₅O₄₂(H₂O)]·2H₂O (1) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, ESR, magnetic measurement, third-order nonlinear property study and single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The compound 1 crystallizes in trigonal space group R3, a=b=12.0601(17) Å, c=33.970(7) Å, γ=120°, V=4278.8(12) Å³, Z=3 and R1(wR2)=0.0512 (0.1171). The crystal structure is constructed from [H₂As₆V₁₅O₄₂(H₂O)]⁴⁻ anions and [Zn(H₂O)₄]²⁺ cations linked through hydrogen bonds into a network. The [H₂As₆V₁₅O₄₂(H₂O)]⁶⁻ cluster consists of 15 VO₅ square pyramids linked by three As₂O₅ handle-like units.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of two novel nickel (imidazole) complexes having hydrogen-bonded networks

Two nickel (imidazole) complexes, Ni(im)₆Cl₂·4H₂O (1) and Ni(im)₆(NO₃)₂ (2) (im=imidazole) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV, TG and single crystal X-ray diffraction. 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1 with a=8.800(6) Å, b=9.081(6) Å, c=10.565(7) Å, =75.058(9)°, β=83.143(8)°, γ=61.722(8)°, V=718.3(8) Å³, Z=1 and R₁ (wR₂)=0.0469 (0.1497). 2 crystallizes in the trigonal space group R-3 with a=12.370(6) Å, b=12.370(6) Å, c=14.782(14) Å, =90.00°, β=90.00°, γ=120.00°, V=1959(2) Å³, Z=3 and R₁ (wR₂)=0.0358 (0.0955). 1 and 2 exhibit different supramolecular network due to their different counter anions and different hydrogen bonding connection. In compound 1, [Ni(im)₆]²⁺ cation and counter anions Cl⁻ alternatively array in an ABAB fashion via N–HCl hydrogen bonding. In compound 2, the plane of each NO₃²⁻ is almost parallel and each NO₃²⁻ connect three different [Ni(im)₆]²⁺ cations via N–HO hydrogen bonding.     

Structural and spectroscopic properties of Hexamethylenetetramine cobalt(II) complex: [Co(NCS)2(hmt)2(H2O)2][Co(NCS)2(H2O)4] (H2O)

Synthesis, structure, spectroscopy and thermal properties of complex [Co(NCS)₂(hmt)₂(H₂O)₂][Co(NCS)₂(H₂O)₄] (H₂O) (I), assembled by hexamethylenetetramine and octahedral Co(II) metal ions, are reported. Crystal data for I: F_w 387.34, a=9.020(8), b=12.887(9), c=7.95(1) Å, =96.73(4), β=115.36(5), γ=94.16(4)°, V=820(1) Å³, Z=2, space group=P−1, T=173 K, λ(Mo-K)=0.71070 Å, ρ_calc=1.718567 g cm⁻³, μ=17.44 cm⁻¹, R=0.088, R_w=0.148. An interesting two-dimensional network is assembled via hydrogen bonds through coordinated and free water molecules. The d–d transition energy levels of Co(II) ion are determined by UV–vis spectroscopy and calculated by ligand field theory. The calculated results agree well with experiment ones.     

Structural, spectral and thermal properties of a polymeric nickel(II) complex containing two-dimensional network

The structure of the complex [Ni(hmt)(NCS)₂(H₂O)₂]_n, assembled by hexamethylenetetramine (hmt) and octahedral Ni(II), is reported. Crystal data: Fw 351.07, a=9.885(10) Å, b=12.06(1) Å, c=12.505(8) Å, β=114.41(4)°, V=1357(1) ų, Z=4, space group=C2/c, T=173 K, λ(Mo−K)=0.71070 Å, ρ_calc=1.718 gcm⁻¹, μ=17.44 cm⁻¹, R=0.099, Rw=0.145. The tetrahedral assembling template effect of the hmt molecule is completed by two coordination bonds and two hydrogen interactions. The UV–vis absorption spectrum of this complex [Ni(hmt)(NCS)₂(H₂O)₂]_n with a two-dimensional network is determined in the range of 5000–35000 cm⁻¹ at room temperature. The observed spectrum is discussed and explained perfectly by the scaling radial theory proposed by us. The two-dimensional structure has no apparent effects on the d–d transitions of the central Ni(II) ion. The IR spectrum and the GT curve of the complex were also measured and clearly reflect its structural properties.     

Hydrogen bonds in 4-dihydroxymethylpyridinium 2,6-dichloro-4-nitrophenolate

The ionic adduct of 2,6-dichloro-4-nitrophenol with 4-formylpyridine (which transforms into 4-dihydroxymethylpyridine), crystallizes in the space group P2₁/c with a = 12.264(2), b = 6.730(1), c = 16.731(3) Å, β = 99.46(3)° and Z = 4. Relatively long N⁺---HO⁻ hydrogen bonds (R_N = 2.683(3) Å are formed with strongly asymmetric location of the H-atom. This is well reflected both in IR and UV-VIS spectra. One of the gem diol OH group is attached to the phenolate oxygen atom and the second is engaged in the formation of infinite polyanionic chains via O---HO hydrogen bonds between OH groups.     

Tautomeric properties, conformations and structure of N-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-4-amino-3-penten-2-on

N-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-4-amino-3-penten-2-on (C₁₁H₁₃NO₂) has been studied by X-ray analysis. It crystallizes the orthorhombic space group P2₁2₁2₁ with a=8.834(1), b=10.508(2), c=11.212(2) Å, V=1040.8(3) Å³, Z=4, D_c=1.22 g cm⁻³ and μ(MoK)=0.084 mm⁻¹. The structure was solved by direct methods and refined to R=0.038 for 1373 reflections (I>2σ(I)). The title compound is photochromic and the molecule is not planar. Intramolecular hydrogen bonds occur between the pairs of atoms N(1) and O(1) [2.631(2) Å], and N(1) and O(2) [2.641(2) Å], the H atom essentially being bonded to the N atom. There is also a strong intermolecular O–HO hydrogen bonding [2.647(2) Å] between neighbouring molecules. Tautomeric properties and conformations of the title compound were investigated by semi-empirical quantum mechanical AM1 calculations and the results are compared with the X-ray results.     

Structural and theoretical studies of Xe(OChF5)2 and [XeOChF5][AsF6] (Ch = Se, Te)

The XeOSeF₅⁺ cation has been synthesized for the first time and characterized in solution by ¹⁹F, ⁷⁷Se and ¹²⁹Xe NMR spectroscopy and in the solid state by X-ray crystallography and Raman spectroscopy with AsF₆⁻ as its counter anion. The X-ray crystal structures of the tellurium analogue and of the Xe(OChF₅)₂ derivatives have also been determined: [XeOChF₅][AsF₆] crystallize in tetragonal systems, P4/n, a=6.1356(1) Å, c=13.8232(2) Å, V=520.383(14) Å³, Z=2 and R₁=0.0453 at −60°C (Te) and a=6.1195(7) Å, c=13.0315(2) Å, V=488.01(8) Å³, Z=2 and R₁=0.0730 at −113°C (Se); Xe(OTeF₅)₂ crystallizes in a monoclinic system, P2₁/c, a=10.289(2) Å, b=9.605(2) Å, c=10.478(2) Å, β=106.599(4)°, V=992.3(3) Å³, Z=4 and R₁=0.0680 at −127°C; Xe(OSeF₅)₂ crystallizes in a triclinic system, , a=8.3859(6) Å, c=12.0355(13) Å, V=732.98(11) Å³, Z=3 and R₁=0.0504 at −45°C. The energy minimized geometries and vibrational frequencies of the XeOChF₅⁺ cations and Xe(OChF₅)₂ were calculated using density functional theory, allowing for definitive assignments of their experimental vibrational spectra.     

[NHN] and [OHO] hydrogen bonding in the adduct of 1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene (DMAN) with 1,8-dihydroxy-2,4-dinitronaphthalene (DHDNN)

X-Ray diffraction, IR and ¹H NMR studies were performed on the 1:1 adduct of 1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene (DMAN) with 1,8-dihydroxy-2,4-dinitronaphthalene (DHDNN). The adduct crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group , a = 9.911(2) Å, b = 11.212(2) Å, c = 11.194(2) Å, = 68.95(2)°, β = 79.72(2)°, γ = 73.78(2)°, Z = 2. Both [NHN]⁺ and [OHO]⁻ hydrogen bonds formed in the ion pairs are asymmetrical with lengths equal to 2.574(2) Å and 2.466(4) Å respectively. The [NHN]⁺ bridge shows a typical behaviour in the IR spectrum, i.e. a low-frequency absorption between 300 and 700 cm⁻¹. The coupling of [OHO]⁻ hydrogen bonds with the naphthalene π-electron system is so strong that no absorption related to the proton stretching vibrations can be detected in the high- and low-frequency regions. The ¹H NMR chemical shifts for the [NHN]⁺ and [OHO]⁻ bridge protons of 18.63 and 15.81 ppm respectively confirm the strong hydrogen bonds.     

C CP MAS NMR, FTIR, X-ray diffraction and PM3 studies of some N-(ω-carboxyalkyl)morpholine hydrohalides

N-(ω-carboxyalkyl)morpholine hydrochlorides, OC₄H₈N(CH₂)_nCOOH·HCl, n=1–5, were obtained and analyzed by ¹³C cross polarization (CP) magic angle spinning (MAS) NMR, FTIR and PM3 calculations. The structure of N-(3-carboxypropyl)morpholine hydrochloride (n=3) has been solved by X-ray diffraction method at 100 K and refined to the R=0.031. The crystals are monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a=14.307(3), b=9.879(2), c=7.166(1) Å, β=93.20(3)°, V=1011.3(3) ų, Z=4. In this compound the nitrogen atom is protonated and two molecules form a centrosymmetric dimer, connected by two N⁺–HCl⁻ (3.095(1) Å) and two O–HCl⁻ (3.003(1) Å) hydrogen bonds. ¹³C CP MAS NMR spectra, contrary to the solution, showed non-equivalence of the ring carbon atoms. The PM3 calculations predict a molecular dimer without proton transfer for an HCl complex, while for an HBr complex an ion pairs with proton transfer, and reproduces correctly the conformation of both dimers but overestimates H-bond distances. Shielding constants calculated from the PM3 geometry of ion pairs gave a linear correlation with the ¹³C chemical shifts in solids.     

Complexation of trivalent lanthanide cations by inositol in solid state. The crystal structure and Raman spectra study of NdCl3·inositol·9H2O

The crystal structure of NdCl₃·C₆H₁₂O₆·9H₂O has been determined. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, p2(1)/n space group with cell dimensions: a=15.824(3) Å, b=8.633(2) Å, c=16.219(3) Å, β=107.24°, V=2116.1(7) ų and Z=4. Each Nd ion is coordinated to nine oxygen atoms, two from inositol and seven from water molecules, with an Nd–O distance of 2.449–2.683 Å, the other two water molecules are hydrogen bonded. No direct contacts exist between Nd and Cl. There is an extensive network of hydrogen bonds in hydroxyl groups, water molecules and chloride ions in the crystal structure of the lanthanide complex. The Raman spectra of Pr–, Nd– and Sm–inositol are similar, which show that the three metal ions have the same coordination mode. The Raman spectra are consistent with their structures.     

Bis[bis{(diphenylphosphinyl)methyl}ethyl phosphinate](ethanol) copper(II) perchlorate: synthesis, crystal and molecular structure

Bis[bis{(diphenylphosphinyl)methyl}ethyl phoshinate]bis(ethanol) metal(II) perchlorate complexes, where METAL = Co, Ni or Cu, have been prepared by the reaction of metal perchlorates and bis[(diphenylphosphinyl)methyl]ethyl phosphinate, (RPOEt), in absolute ethanol. The crystal structure of the copper complex is triclinic, space group P , a = 13.688(7) Å, b = 14.424(10) Å, c = 9.865(2) Å, = 110.43(4)°, β = 90.13(2)°, γ = 115.54(4)°, V = 1619.8 ų, Z = 1 and refined to R = 0.048 (R_w = 0.057). The structure consists of complex cations surrounded by perchlorate anions. Two RPOEt ligands and two ethanols are coordinated to the copper atom situated at the centre of symmetry 0, 0, 0. The RPOEt ligand is bidentate [Cu---O distances 1.969(4) Å, 2.312(4) Å], but the third oxygen atom from phosphoryl bonds is hydrogen bonded [2.669(6) Å], to the oxygen atom of ethanol molecule coordinated to the copper at 1.988(4) Å. The conformations of the ligand and chelate rings, magnetic data, molar conductance values, infrared and electronic spectra are given.     

Dibenzo[b, e]-7,7,8,8-tetraneopentyl- and dibenzo[b, e]-7,7,8,8-tetraisopropyl-7,8-disilabicyclo[2.2.2]octa-2,5-dienes: interaction with tetracyanoethylene and transition metal chlorides

Dibenzo[b,e]-7,7,8,8-tetraalkyl-7,8-disilabicyclo[2.2.2]octa-2,5-dienes (1: R = ^tBuCH₂; 2: R = ⁱPr) were prepared by the reaction of ClR₂SiSiR₂Cl with lithium anthracenide in 1,2-dimethoxyethane (DME) at room temperature. The structure of 1 was determined by X-ray crystallography. Crystal data for 1: monoclinic, rC2/c, A = 12.941(2), B = 14.601(1), C = 35.109(6) Å, β = 94.957(7)°, V = 6609(2) ų, Z= 8, R = 0.048, R_w = 0.053 for 4037 reflections. Compounds 1 and 2 show the bathochromic shift of ¹L_a and ¹L_b bands in UV spectra and exhibit considerably low oxidation potentials due to effective σ-π conjugation. Compounds 1 and 2 form charge-transfer complexes with tetracyanoethylene (TCNE). In the case of 1, the charge-transfer complex (1: TCNE = 2: 1) could be isolated as crystals and the structure was determined by X-ray crystallography. Crystal data for the 1-TCNE complex: monoclinic, C2/c, A= 10.267(2), b = 36.077(4), C = 20.022(4) Å, β = 100.680(8)°, V = 7288(2) ų, Z = 4, R = 0.045, R_w = 0.077 for 4120 reflections. The action of transition metal chlorides on 2 resulted in [4+2] cycloreversion to form ClⁱPr₂SiSiⁱPr₂Cl and anthracene.     

Reactions and X-ray crystal structure of (3-cyano-2,4-pentanedionato-N)pentaamminecobalt(III) perchlorate chloride dihydrate

The pentaamminecobalt(III) complex with the 3-cyano-2,4-pentanedionate anion coordinated through the nitrile nitrogen has been characterized by X-ray crystallography. The crystals of [(NH₃)₅CoNCacac](Cl)(ClO₄)·2H₂O are triclinic, space group P , a = 10.245(2) Å, b = 14.071(4) Å, c = 6.971(2) Å, = 90.03(3)°, β = 109.86(2)°, γ = 108.91(2)°, V= 887.1 ų, Z = 2, D_c = 1.64 g cm⁻³, F(000) = 456, Mo-K radiation, λ = 0.71069 Å, μ(Mo-K) = 12.7 cm⁻¹. The structure was determined by the heavy-atom method, and refined by block-diagonal least-squares calculations, R = 0.0537, R_w = 0.0607, for 2499 observed reflections. Principal dimensions are: Co---N(NH₃) trans to NCacac⁻ 1.940(5), other Co---N(NH₃) 1.967(2), Co---N(NCacac⁻) 1.911(5) Å. The pendant acac moiety is best described in terms of a delocalized bond network with, for example, C---C distances in the range 1.44–1.52(1) Å. Several reactions involving this free acac group are also described including the preparation and characterization of the dimeric species pentaamminecobalt(III) - μ - (3 - cyano - 2,4 - pentanedionato) - bis(propylenediamine) cobalt(III) perchlorate.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of a complex bearing interesting structural motifs: [Cu (C4H7N3) H2O (4,4′-Hbpy)]·SO4·NO3

A new complex [Cu (C₄H₇N₃) H₂O (4,4′-Hbpy)]·SO₄·NO₃ was synthesized and X-ray characterized. Elemental analysis, X-ray diffraction and infrared spectroscopy of the complex were performed. The crystal system is orthorhombic. Crystal data: Fw=498.98, spacegroup: P212121. Z=4, a=14.952(3), b=20.491(4), c=6.713 Å. V=2056.7(9) Å. λ(Mo-K)=0.71070 Å. μ=12.18 cm⁻¹, D_calc=1.66 g/cm³, F₀₀₀=1032.00, R=0.062, Rw=0.087. X-ray analysis illustrated that 4,4′-bpy is mono-protonated and that there are two kinds of anions in one molecule, which give rise to the hydrogen interaction between the molecules in the crystal. Then an extended three-dimensional network is formed along the hydrogen bonds and π–π bonds between the pyridine rings.     

Structural characterization of cyclopentadienyl(duroquinone)cobalt dihydrate

The structure of cyclopentadienyl(duroquinone)cobalt dihydrate, (C₅H₅)Co-[(CH₃)₄C₆O₂]·2H₂O, has been determined by three-dimensional X-ray analysis. The crystal structure consists of discrete cyclopentadienyl(duroquinone)cobalt molecules linked together by a complex network of hydrogen bonds between water molecules and duroquinone oxygen atoms. Each (C₅H₅)Co[(CH₃)₄C₆O₂] molecule consists of a cobalt atom sandwiched between a cyclopentadienyl ring and a duroquinone ring. A detailed comparison of the molecular parameters of this complex with those of closely related complexes is given. Crystallographic evidence that the metal---duroquinone interaction in cyclopentadienyl(duroquinone)cobalt dihydrate is considerably stronger than that in the electronically-equivalent 1,5-cyclooctadiene(duroquinone)nickel complex is given not only by the metal---C(olefin) distances being 0.12 Å (av) shorter in the duroquinone---cobalt complex [viz., 2.104(8) Å vs. 2.222(7) Å] but also by the much greater C_2v-type distortion of the duroquinone ring from the planar D_2h configuration in free duroquinone. The compound crystallizes with two formula species in a triclinic unit cell of symmetry P and reduced cell dimensions á = 8.60 Å, b = 9.00 Å, c = 10.15 Å, = 87° 34′, β = 84° 10′, γ = 73° 44′. Least-squares refinement yielded final unweighted and weighted discrepancy factors of R₁ = 10.8% and R₂ = 12.0%, respectively, for 2481 independent diffraction maxima collected photographically.     

(R)-Binaphthoxy diiodide lanthanides

The synthesis and characterization of novel enantiopure binaphthoxy-diiodo lanthanides [(R)-2-(1-naphthol)-1′-naphthoxide)LnI₂(THF)₃] (Ln=Sm (4a), Yb (4b), La (4c)) are described. These complexes have been prepared by reacting the mono potassium salt of (R)-binaphthol with the corresponding lanthanide triiodides and were characterized by elemental analysis, IR and NMR spectroscopies. Recrystallization of 4c from THF–hexane led to monocrystals of [(R)-2-(1-naphthol)-1′-naphthoxide)]-diiodolanthane-tetrakistetrahydrofurane] (4c*). Complex 4c* crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group, P2₁2₁2₁ with cell parameters a=13.086(1) Å, b=15.496(1) Å, c=18.854(1) Å, V=3823.2(6) ų, and Z=4.     

Peri-interaction: crystal structure of 1,8-bis-(methylene-4,4′-bipyridinium)-naphthalene

C₃₂H₂₆N₄Br₂, M = 626.4, triclic ₁---C¹; (No. 2) with a = 13.530(5) Å, b = 10.781(5) Å, c = 10.444(5) Å, β = 97.62(3), V = 1493(1) ų, Z = 2, μ = 27.1 cm⁻¹, F = (000) = (600), D_c = 1.84 g cm⁻³. Several molecular conformations are possible for the title compound. Although free rotation of the bipyridyl moieties around the C---C bonds is possible, the bulky 4,4′-bipyridyls impose steric hindrance and restrict the free rotation. Examination of the Drieding model of the molecule eliminated those arrangements where considerable overlapping of the bipyridyls occurred. NMR results were not useful in choosing the most likely candidate for the structure from the remaining possibilities. Three-dimensional diffraction data was collected at 20+1 C on a computer-controlled four circle Nicolet audiodiffractometer using graphite crystal monochromated Mo-radiation. The most probable conformation where the hydrogen—hydrogen and bipyridyl—bipyridyl interactions are minimum is shown in Fig. 1.     

A survey of the lone pair effect on the ring geometry of 1,2,4-triazoles and analogous 1,2,3-triazoles and imidazoles : The structures of 1-methyl-5-amino-3-methylthio-1,2,4-triazole, 1-phenyl-5-amino-3-methylthio-1,2,4-triazole and 1-(4-methylbenzyl)-3-amino-5-methylthio-1,2,4-triazole

The structures of the title compounds have been established by X-ray crystallography from diffractometer data. Crystals of the first (I), C₄H₈N₄S, are monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, with a = 8.166(2), b = 10.481(1), c = 8.585(1) Å, β = 109.33(2)°, Z = 4, D_c = 1.381 g cm⁻³. Crystals of the second (II), C₉H₁₀N₄S, are monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, with a = 11.850(4), b = 7.898(1), c = 23.981 (6) Å, β = 117.23(2)°, Z = 8, D_c = 1.373 g cm⁻³. Crystals of the third (III), C₁₁H₁₄N₄S₁ are also monoclinic, space group P2₁/c with a = 12.829(3), b = 8.348(1), c = 11.088(4) Å, β = 94.40(4)°, Z = 4, D_c = 1.314 g cm⁻³. The structures, determined by direct methods (I, III) and Patterson synthesis (II) were refined to R = 0.039 for 1070 reflections of I, R = 0.040 for 2792 reflections of II and R = 0.041 for 1900 reflections of III. The characteristic features of the planar five-membered rings are studied in comparison with the analogous 1,2,3-triazoles and imidazoles. It is shown that these planar rings exhibit only two patterns of the endocyclic bond angles induced dominantly by the number and relative position of the N-lone pairs. A similar effect of the double bonds (attached to C atoms) is also discussed.