Understanding the p-toluenesulfonamide/triphenylphosphine oxide crystal chemistry: A new 1:1 cocrystal and ternary phase diagram

Denise M. Croker, Michael E. Foreman, Bridget N. Hogan, Nuala M. Maguire, Curtis J. Elcoate, Benjamin K. Hodnett, Anita R. Maguire, Ake C. Rasmuson, Simon E. Lawrence

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Abstract

A novel 1:1 cocrystal between p-toluenesulfonamide and triphenylphosphine oxide has been prepared and structurally characterized. This 1:1 cocrystal was observed to form during solid state grinding experiments, with subsequent formation of a known 3:2 cocrystal in the presence of excess sulfonamide. Both cocrystals are stable in the solid state. The ternary phase diagram for the two coformers was constructed in two different solvents: Acetonitrile and dichloromethane. Examination of these diagrams clarified solution crystallization of both the newly discovered 1:1 cocrystal and the previously reported 3:2 cocrystal, and identified regions of stability for each cocrystal in each solvent. The choice of solvent was found to have a significant effect on the position of the solid state regions within a cocrystal system.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)869-875
Number of pages7
JournalCrystal Growth and Design
Volume12
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2012

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