6-Hydroxy-5,7,8-trimethylchroman-2-one
2011
Structure of 6-Hydroxy-5,7,8-trimethylchroman-2-one
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Goswami Shailesh K., Hanton Lyall R., McAdam C. John, Moratti Stephen C., Simpson Jim
Primary Institution: University of Otago
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the compound is stabilized by various hydrogen bonds and interactions, forming a three-dimensional network.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound consists of a chromanone unit with an –OH substituent and methyl groups.
- The crystal structure features classical hydrogen bonds and weak interactions that stabilize the structure.
- The study utilized X-ray crystallography to determine the molecular structure.
Takeaway
The study looks at a specific compound and how its structure is held together by tiny forces called hydrogen bonds, making it stable.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using a Friedel-Crafts type addition reaction and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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