9-(3,4-Dimeth­oxy­phen­yl)-3,3,6,6-tetra­methyl-4,5,6,9-tetra­hydro-3H-xanthene-1,8(2H,7H)-dione
2011

Study of a New Xanthene Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Mehdi Sayed Hasan, Sulaiman Othman, Ghalib Raza Murad, Yeap Chin Sing, Fun Hoong-Kun

Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Hypothesis

The study aims to synthesize and analyze the structure of a new xanthene derivative.

Conclusion

The new xanthene compound was successfully synthesized and its structure was confirmed through various analytical techniques.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound's structure was confirmed by X-ray analysis.
  • The synthesis involved heating specific reactants in glacial acetic acid.
  • The final product was obtained with a yield of 90%.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new chemical compound and checked its structure to see how it looks.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using dimedone and veratraldehyde in glacial acetic acid, followed by crystallization.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811023014

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