1,3-Bis(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-2-oxapropane
2011

Structure of 1,3-Bis(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-2-oxapropane

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Author Information

Author(s): Kou Fan, Liu Bin, Bai Ying, Kong Jin, Wu Huilu

Primary Institution: Lanzhou Jiaotong University

Conclusion

The molecular structure of the compound was successfully determined, revealing a dihedral angle of 61.5° between the benzimidazole ring systems.

Supporting Evidence

  • The dihedral angle between the mean planes of the two benzimidazole ring systems is 61.5°.
  • The compound was synthesized and characterized using X-ray diffraction.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a chemical compound and found out how its parts are arranged, which is important for understanding how it might work in medicine.

Methodology

X-ray diffraction was used to determine the crystal structure of the compound.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811017922

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