2-[4-(Diethyl­amino)­benzyl­idene]malono­nitrile C14H15N3
2011

Crystal Structure of a Compound Related to Anti-Cancer Agents

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Author Information

Author(s): Jing Yi, Yu Luo-Ting

Primary Institution: Sichuan University

Hypothesis

The title compound is an intermediate in research into anti-cancer agents.

Conclusion

The study reports the crystal structure of a compound that is nearly planar and stabilized by intermolecular interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound has a nearly planar structure due to an extended conjugated system.
  • Intermolecular C—H⋯π interactions stabilize the crystal packing.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a special chemical compound that might help in fighting cancer, and they found out how its atoms are arranged.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811019295

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