16-[(E)-4-Bromobenzylidene]-13-(4-bromophenyl)-2-hydroxy-11-methyl-1,11-diazapentacyclo[12.3.1.02,10.03,8.010,14]octadeca-3(8),4,6-triene-9,15-dione
2011
Crystal Structure of a Pyrrolidine Compound
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Kumar Raju Suresh, Osman Hasnah, Perumal Subbu, Goh Jia Hao, Fun Hoong-Kun
Primary Institution: School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a highly functionalized pyrrolidine compound, revealing its unique molecular conformations and intermolecular interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The two fused pyrrolidine rings adopt envelope and twisted conformations.
- The piperidine ring adopts an envelope conformation.
- Adjacent molecules are linked into dimers by hydrogen bonds.
- Short intermolecular Br⋯Br interactions interconnect these dimers into double dimeric columns.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special chemical compound to see how its molecules are arranged and how they interact with each other. They found some interesting shapes and connections between the molecules.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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