3-[(E)-1-(Benzyloxyimino)ethyl]-7-(3-methylbut-2-enyloxy)-2H-chromen-2-one
2011
Crystal Structure of a Coumarin Derivative
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Hui, He Li-juan, Zheng Wei-hua, Song Hua-can
Primary Institution: South China Normal University
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a coumarin-derived Schiff base, revealing its molecular conformation and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound adopts an E conformation with respect to the C=N double bond.
- Inversion dimers linked by pairs of C—H⋯O hydrogen bonds were observed in the crystal structure.
- The dihedral angle between the chromen-2-one ring system and the benzene ring is 69.73°.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special chemical compound and found out how its atoms are arranged and how they stick together.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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