rac-5-Acetyl-6-hydroxy-3,6-dimethyl-4-phenyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-indazole
2011
Study of a Chiral Compound's Crystal Structure
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Maharramov Abel M., Ismiyev Arif I., Rashidov Bahruz A., Aliyev Ilkin V.
Primary Institution: Baku State University
Conclusion
The compound C17H20N2O2 crystallizes as a racemate with specific configurations at its stereogenic centers.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound is chiral but crystallizes in a centrosymmetric space group.
- The cyclohexane ring adopts a half-chair conformation.
- The crystal packing displays intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a special molecule and found out how it forms crystals with a specific shape and structure.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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