Triethylammonium [2-ethoxycarbonyl-2-(2-methylbenzyl)-6,9-dinitro-3-oxobicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-en-8-ylidene]azinate
2011
Crystal Structure of a Bicyclic Adduct
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Manickkam Vaduganathan, Kalaivani Doraisamyraja, Rajeswari S.
Primary Institution: Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli, India
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a bicyclic adduct, revealing its stability due to hydrogen bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The structure is stabilized by hydrogen bonds between the cation and anion.
- Puckering parameters indicate a slightly distorted chair conformation of the six-membered ring.
- Single crystals were obtained through slow evaporation from an alcoholic solution.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special chemical compound and found that it stays together really well because of tiny connections called hydrogen bonds.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene and ethyl 2(2-methylphenylmethyl)-3-oxobutanoate using triethylamine, followed by crystallization.
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