6-Bromo-3-{2-[2-(diphenylmethylene)hydrazinyl]-1,3-thiazol-5-yl}-2H-chromen-2-one chloroform monosolvate
2011
Crystal Structure of a New Coumarin Derivative
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Arshad Afsheen, Osman Hasnah, Lam Chan Kit, Hemamalini Madhukar, Fun Hoong-Kun
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Hypothesis
The study aims to report the crystal structure of a new coumarin derivative with a thiazole moiety.
Conclusion
The crystal structure reveals that the thiazole ring is approximately planar and forms weak interactions with neighboring molecules.
Supporting Evidence
- The thiazole ring in the compound is nearly flat with a maximum deviation of 0.002 Å.
- The solvent molecule is disordered over two sets of sites.
- Molecules in the crystal are connected through weak interactions forming dimers.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a new chemical compound that includes a coumarin and thiazole part, and they found out how its atoms are arranged.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined using X-ray crystallography.
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