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In the crystal structure of 1,1'-(1,3-propanediyl)bis(5-ethyl-6-methylthio-
4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-one), C19H24N8O2S2, the pairs of
pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine rings of the molecule stack between the heterocyc
lic rings, due to intramolecular pi-pi interactions. The substituted ethyl
and methyl groups are comparable as far as intramolecular stacking is conce
rned.