Organic Papers
2011

(E)-Isopropyl 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acrylate

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Author Information

Author(s): Shen Xu-Ji, Liu Shi-Yu, Jia Pu, Wang Shi-Xiang, Zheng Xiao-Hui

Primary Institution: Northwest University, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a caffeate ester with specific hydrogen bonding characteristics.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound is a derivative of caffeic acid.
  • It exhibits intramolecular and intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
  • The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction.

Takeaway

The researchers studied a compound related to caffeic acid and found that it forms special bonds in its crystal structure.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized from caffeic acid and characterized using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536810044272

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