12-Benzoyl-2-methyl­naphtho­[2,3-b]indolizine-6,11-dione
2011

Study of a New Compound: 12-Benzoyl-2-methyl-naphtho[2,3-b]indolizine-6,11-dione

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Liu Yun, Wang Su-Hui, Shen Shu-Ren, Yang Zong-Hui

Primary Institution: Xuzhou Normal University

Hypothesis

The study aims to confirm the structure of the synthesized compound through X-ray crystallographic analysis.

Conclusion

The crystal structure of the compound was confirmed, showing specific dihedral angles and stabilization through intermolecular interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound was synthesized through a reaction involving 4-methyl pyridine and benzoylacetone.
  • X-ray crystallography confirmed the structure of the compound.
  • The naphthaquinone ring is nearly planar with specific dihedral angles to the pyrrole and benzene rings.

Takeaway

The researchers made a new chemical compound and used X-ray to see what it looks like at a tiny level.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811019623

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