4-Hydroxy-3-[(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-2H-3-chromenyl)(3-thienyl)methyl]-2H-chromen-2-one
2011
Study of a New Compound Derived from 4-Hydroxycoumarin
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Author Information
Author(s): Asad Mohammad, Oo Chuan-Wei, Osman Hasnah, Rosli Mohd Mustaqim, Fun Hoong-Kun
Primary Institution: School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Conclusion
The study presents a new compound with a complex molecular structure that exhibits interesting hydrogen bonding and stacking interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound's molecular structure is disordered over two orientations.
- Intramolecular hydrogen bonds create specific ring structures.
- Intermolecular interactions link the molecules into chains.
Takeaway
Researchers created a new chemical compound and found that its molecules are arranged in a special way that helps them stick together.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from 4-hydroxycoumarin and thiophene-3-carboxaldehyde in ethanol, followed by purification through recrystallization.
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