Organic Papers Diethyl indolizine-1,3-dicarboxylate C14H15NO4
2011
Diethyl indolizine-1,3-dicarboxylate Crystal Structure
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Gu Wei-Jin, Zhuang Jin, Jiang Yu-Liang, Wang Bing-Xiang
Primary Institution: Nanjing Normal University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the crystal structure of diethyl indolizine-1,3-dicarboxylate.
Conclusion
The crystal structure reveals that the molecule is essentially planar and forms dimers through weak interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound was prepared by a 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition.
- Two neighboring molecules form a dimer through weak C—H⋯O interactions.
- The crystal packing is established by weak interactions.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a special molecule and found that it has a flat shape and sticks together with other molecules in a weak way.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using a 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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