Diethyl 4,5-diphenyl-3,6-bis(trimethylsilyl)benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate
2011
Crystal Structure of Diethyl 4,5-diphenyl-3,6-bis(trimethylsilyl)benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Zhang Jing, Qu Hongmei, Zhang Zhenyu, Zhou Lishan
Primary Institution: Tianjin University
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a compound with specific bond lengths and angles, revealing the influence of steric hindrance on its geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound's two phenyl rings are twisted away from the central benzene ring by specific angles.
- The Si atoms attached to the benzene ring deviate from the ring plane in opposite directions.
- The crystal packing shows weak intermolecular interactions.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a special chemical compound and found out how its parts are arranged and how they affect each other.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using zirconocene-mediated cyclization and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.
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