Synthesis and crystal structure of 1,3,5-tris­[(1H-benzotriazol-1-yl)meth­yl]-2,4,6-tri­ethyl­benzene
2024

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Koch Niklas, Förster Sebastian, Mazik Monika

Primary Institution: Institut für Organische Chemie Technische Universität Bergakademie, Freiberg

Conclusion

The study presents the synthesis and crystal structure of a tripodal molecule with specific conformational characteristics and weak molecular cross-linking.

Supporting Evidence

  • The tripodal molecule has substituents arranged in an alternating order above and below the ring plane.
  • Weak molecular cross-linking is observed in the crystal structure.
  • The study contributes to the understanding of benzotriazole derivatives and their applications.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new molecule and looked at its structure. They found that its parts are arranged in a special way and only stick together a little bit.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using sodium hydroxide and 1H-benzotriazole, followed by purification and crystallization for X-ray diffraction analysis.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S2056989024009988

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