Ethyl 2-[1,3-dioxo-6-(piperidin-1-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-benz[de]isoquinolin-2-yl]acetate
2011

Crystal Structure of Ethyl 2-[1,3-Dioxo-6-(Piperidin-1-yl)-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Benz[de]Isoquinolin-2-yl]Acetate

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Xia Song, Zheng Chun-Ling, He Fei-Fei, Shi Ya-Bin, Wang Hai-Bo

Primary Institution: Nanjing University of Technology

Conclusion

The crystal structure of the compound shows stable zigzag chains formed by intermolecular hydrogen bonds.

Supporting Evidence

  • The naphthalimide unit in the compound is almost planar.
  • The piperidine ring adopts a chair conformation.
  • Intermolecular C—H⋯O hydrogen bonds link the molecules into zigzag chains.

Takeaway

The study looks at a new chemical compound and how its molecules stick together in a specific way, which helps scientists understand its properties.

Methodology

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

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811022707

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