8-Iodo-5,7-dimethoxy-4-methyl-2H-chromen-2-one
2011

Study of 8-Iodo-5,7-dimethoxy-4-methyl-2H-chromen-2-one

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Author Information

Author(s): Pereira Silva P. S., Parveen Mehtab, Ali Akhtar, Ramos Silva M.

Primary Institution: University of Coimbra

Hypothesis

The study aimed to synthesize iodocoumarins by reacting 5,7-dimethoxy-4-methylcoumarin with iodine in basic media.

Conclusion

The synthesized compound exhibited a layered structure with weak intermolecular interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound was synthesized successfully using a specific chemical reaction.
  • The crystal structure revealed weak intermolecular interactions.

Takeaway

The researchers made a new chemical compound that could be useful in medicine, and it has a special layered structure.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by adding iodine to a solution of 5,7-dimethoxy-4-methylcoumarin in methanol with KOH.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811007549

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