N,N-Diethyl-4-[9-methoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5-methyl-2-phenyl-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-yl]aniline
2011
Crystal Structure of a New Photochromic Material
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Kim Moon-Hwan, Park Hee-Moon, Kim Chong-Hyeak
Primary Institution: Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology
Hypothesis
The study aims to report the crystal structure of a new photochromic compound.
Conclusion
The compound exhibits a unique crystal structure with specific dihedral angles and conformations.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound has a pyran ring with an envelope conformation.
- The dihedral angle between the methoxyphenyl group and the naphthalene ring is 67.32°.
- The ethylamino groups form dihedral angles of 84.6° and 75.8° with the phenyl ring.
Takeaway
The researchers studied a new chemical compound that can change color when exposed to light, and they described its structure in detail.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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