tert-Butyl 3-benzyl-3-[(E)-2-benzylidene-3-oxocyclopentyl]-2-oxoindoline-1-carboxylate
2011

Crystal Structure of a New Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Qiao Zhen, Liu Li, Wang Dong

Primary Institution: Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Science (BNLMS), CAS Key Laboratory for Molecular Recognition and Function, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Conclusion

The study successfully reports the crystal structure of a new compound with specific dihedral angles and stabilizing interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound has specific dihedral angles between its rings.
  • We observed weak intramolecular π–π stacking interactions.
  • The crystal structure is stabilized by intermolecular hydrogen bonds.

Takeaway

Scientists created a new chemical compound and figured out its structure, which helps us understand how it might behave.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S160053681100691X

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