10-Hydroxy-2-azapentacyclo[10.8.0.02,10.04,9.015,20]icosa-1(12),4(9),5,7,13,15(20),16,18-octaene-3,11-dione
2011
Crystal Structure of a Chemical Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Hashemian Saeedeh, Notash Behrouz
Primary Institution: Islamic Azad University, Yazd Branch
Hypothesis
The study investigates the crystal structure of 7-hydroxy-7-aH-benzo[g]isoindolino[1,2-α]indole-7,10-dione.
Conclusion
The crystal structure is stabilized by intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The isoindolinone ring system is approximately planar.
- The five-membered ring of the dihydrobenzo[g]indol-3-one unit assumes an envelope conformation.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonding helps to stabilize the crystal structure.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at how a specific chemical compound is arranged in a crystal, and they found that certain bonds help keep it stable.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by reacting α-naphthylamine and ninhydrine in acetone, followed by crystallization.
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