Benzyl 5-hydroxy-4-oxapentacyclo[5.4.1.02,6.03,10.08,11]dodecane-3-carboxylate
2011
Structure of Benzyl 5-hydroxy-4-oxapentacyclododecane-3-carboxylate
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Karpoormath Rajshekhar, Naicker Tricia, Govender Thavendran, Kruger Hendrik G., Maguire Glenn E. M.
Primary Institution: University of KwaZulu-Natal
Conclusion
The compound exhibits a long C—C bond and forms centrosymmetric dimers through hydrogen bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The title compound exhibits a long C—C bond of 1.575 Å.
- Hydrogen bonds link the molecules into centrosymmetric dimers.
- The study provides the first X-ray structure report of a PCU derivative containing ether, ester, and primary alcohol functional groups.
Takeaway
This study looks at a special molecule that has a unique structure and how its parts connect together.
Methodology
Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was used to determine the structure.
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