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organic compounds
The title compound, C14H12N2O2S (ENP), is a precursor in the synthesis of antipsychotic drugs based on 3-nitrophenothiazines. The structure analysis confirms the expected 3-nitro derivative. The nitro group flattens the tricycle; the dihedral angle between the phenyl rings is 157.2 (1)°, compared with a value of 135.2 (1)° in the non-nitrated compound.