Organic Papers
2011

(Z)-4-(2,5-Di-tert-butylanilino)pent-3-en-2-one

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Author Information

Author(s): Jesús Pastrán, Andrea Ramírez, Giuseppe Agrifoglio, Anthony Linden, Romano Dorta

Primary Institution: Departamento de Química, Universidad Simón Bolívar, Caracas

Conclusion

The crystal structure of the compound shows an extensively delocalized π-system and a Z-configuration facilitated by an intramolecular hydrogen bond.

Supporting Evidence

  • The molecule has a Z-configured alkene function.
  • An intramolecular N—H⋯O hydrogen bond stabilizes the structure.
  • The dihedral angle between the phenyl ring and alkene component is 63.45°.

Takeaway

The study looks at a special molecule that has a unique structure, which helps it stick together in a certain way.

Methodology

The compound was prepared by refluxing specific chemicals in ethanol and then crystallized.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811017296

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