3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-[(2R,4aR,8aR)-4a,8-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydronaphthalen-2-yl]prop-2-en-1-one
2011
Synthesis and Structure of a New Compound from Inula Viscosa
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Tebbaa Mohamed, Benharref Ahmed, Berraho Moha, Avignant Daniel, Oudahmane Abdelghani, Akssira Mohamed
Primary Institution: Université Hassan II, Mohammedia-Casablanca
Hypothesis
The study investigates the reactivity of isocostic acid derived from Inula Viscosa to synthesize new compounds.
Conclusion
The new compound was successfully synthesized with a yield of 90% and its structure was confirmed by NMR and X-ray analysis.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound was synthesized with a yield of 90%.
- The structure was confirmed by NMR and single-crystal X-ray analysis.
- The cyclohexane ring adopts a chair conformation.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new chemical from a plant and found it was really good at making something useful.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a reaction involving isocostic acid and p-chlorobenzaldehyde, followed by purification and crystallization.
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