3-Hydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)(2-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-6-oxocyclohex-1-en-1-yl)methyl]-5,5-dimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
2011
Crystal Structure of a Compound with Calcium Modulatory Properties
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Yang Xiao-Hui, Zhou Yong-Hong, Zhang Meng, Hu Li-Hong
Primary Institution: Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry
Hypothesis
The study aims to synthesize and analyze the crystal structure of a new 1,4-dihydropyridine derivative.
Conclusion
The synthesized compound exhibits a unique crystal structure stabilized by specific hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound has calcium modulatory properties.
- It was synthesized from 4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde.
- The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new chemical and looked at its structure to see how it might work in the body.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a reaction of specific chemical precursors and analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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