(S)-1-Ferrocenyl-3-hydroxy-3-phenylpropan-1-one [Fe(C5H5)(C14H13O2)]
2011
Study of a Ferrocenyl Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Ping-An
Primary Institution: Fourth Military Medical University
Conclusion
The study successfully synthesized a ferrocenyl compound with specific dihedral angles and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The dihedral angle between the phenyl ring and the unsubstituted cyclopentadienyl ring is 85.0°.
- The dihedral angle between the phenyl ring and the substituted cyclopentadienyl ring is 83.6°.
- The packing of molecules is stabilized by intermolecular O—H···O hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
The researchers made a special chemical compound that has certain angles between its parts, which helps it stick together better.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through catalytic asymmetric transfer hydrogenation and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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