8-Formyl-4-methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate
2011
Structure of 8-Formyl-4-methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Yuvaraj H., Gayathri D., Kalkhambkar Rajesh G., Kulkarni Geeta M., Bapset Rajendra M.
Primary Institution: Yeungnam University
Hypothesis
The study aims to synthesize and report the structure of a new coumarin derivative.
Conclusion
The synthesized compound exhibits a nearly planar coumarin ring system and is stabilized by intermolecular interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The coumarin ring system is nearly planar with a maximum out-of-plane deviation of 0.032 Å.
- The crystal packing is stabilized by intermolecular C—H⋯O interactions.
- The formyl group is disordered over two sets of sites.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new chemical compound and found that its structure is stable and flat, which is important for how it might work in nature.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using a mixture of specific chemicals and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.
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