2,6-Bis[(S)-4-benzyl-4,5-dihydro-1,3-oxazol-2-yl]pyridine
2011
Structural Characterization of a Chiral Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Möller Konstanze, Junge Kathrin, Spannenberg Anke, Beller Matthias
Primary Institution: Leibniz-Institut für Katalyse e. V. an der Universität Rostock
Conclusion
The compound C25H23N3O2 has been structurally characterized for the first time.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound has been known since 1993 but was not structurally characterized until now.
- The N atoms of both oxazoline rings point in opposite directions in the free ligand.
- The phenyl rings make specific dihedral angles with the pyridine ring.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at a special chemical compound for the first time to see what it looks like.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and crystals were grown for X-ray analysis.
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