Organic Papers
2011

Structure of a Chemical Compound

publication Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Wang Ling, Chang Ziqian, Ding Chunlei, Shao Hua, Sun Jianzi

Primary Institution: Pharmacy Department of the Second Artillery General Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China

Conclusion

The study provides detailed crystallographic data for the compound C16H21BrO2, revealing its molecular structure and packing interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The cyclohexane ring is in a chair conformation.
  • The crystal packing is stabilized by weak π–π stacking interactions.
  • The C═O bond is non-coplanar with the benzene ring.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a chemical compound to understand its structure, which helps in making new medicines.

Methodology

X-ray diffraction was used to determine the crystal structure of the compound.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811013687

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