Organic Papers - Trimethyl 5H,10H,15H-diindeno[1,2-a:1′,2′-c]fluorene-5,10,15-tricarboxylate 0.167-hydrate
2011
Study of a New Organic Compound
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Menard Melissa C., Fronczek Frank R., Watkins Steven F., Dhar Raj K.
Primary Institution: Department of Chemistry, Louisiana State University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the crystallization and properties of a new organic compound known as (SR,SR,SR)-trimethyl 1,10,19-truxentricarboxylate.
Conclusion
The compound crystallizes as a hydrate with a partially occupied water molecule and exhibits a unique planar structure.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound has a refined site occupancy of 0.167 for the water molecule.
- The structure features a 27-atom ring system that is nearly planar.
- The study utilized a Nonius KappaCCD diffractometer for data collection.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new chemical compound that has a special structure and includes some water molecules in it.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through aldol condensation and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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