Organic Papers
2011

(E)-3-(8-Benzyloxy-2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-yl)-1-[2-hydroxy-4,6-bis(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]prop-2-en-1-one

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Author Information

Author(s): Zhang Yu, Zhang Yi-Nan, Liu Ming-Ming, Ryu Kum-Chol, Ye De-Yong

Primary Institution: Fudan University

Hypothesis

The study aims to find potential anti-virus candidates through the synthesis of the title compound.

Conclusion

The synthesized compound exhibits a specific crystal structure that may relate to its biological activity.

Supporting Evidence

  • The title compound was synthesized to explore its potential as an anti-virus agent.
  • The crystal structure reveals specific angles and conformations that may influence its biological activity.
  • The study utilized X-ray analysis to determine the molecular structure.

Takeaway

The researchers made a new chemical compound that might help fight viruses, and they studied its structure.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using a classical aldol condensation method with potassium hydroxide as a catalyst.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S160053681100924X

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