Organic Papers
2011
(2E)-2-Benzylidene-4-ethyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Akhazzane Mohamed, Zouihri Hafid, Bennani A. Kella, Kerbal Abdelali, Al Houari Ghali
Primary Institution: Laboratoire de Chimie Organique, Faculté des Sciences Dhar el Mahraz, Université Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Fès, Morocco
Hypothesis
The study aims to confirm the E configuration of the exocyclic C=C double bond in the title compound.
Conclusion
The X-ray crystal structure determination confirmed the E configuration of the double bond and provided insights into the compound's conformation.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound's structure was confirmed through X-ray crystallography.
- The cyclohexanone ring adopts a half-chair conformation.
- All bond lengths and angles in the compound are normal and comparable to related structures.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a specific chemical compound to see how its structure affects its behavior in reactions.
Methodology
X-ray crystal structure determination was used to analyze the compound.
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