2,3-Dibromo-3-(5-nitro-2-furyl)-1-phenylpropan-1-one
2011
Structure of 2,3-Dibromo-3-(5-nitro-2-furyl)-1-phenylpropan-1-one
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Shahani Tara, Fun Hoong-Kun, Nithinchandra, Kalluraya Balakrishna
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a compound with significant molecular disorder and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound exhibits a dihedral angle of 16.9° between the furan and phenyl rings.
- Six atoms in the compound are disordered over two positions.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules into two-dimensional arrays.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special chemical compound and found that its structure has some parts that are not in fixed positions, which is interesting for understanding how it behaves.
Methodology
X-ray crystallography was used to determine the structure of the compound.
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