Bis[N-benzyl-2-(quinolin-8-yl­oxy)acetamide] monohydrate
2011

Study of a New Organic Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Wang Ming-Shi, Li Hai-Yan, Wu Wei-Na

Primary Institution: Henan Polytechnic University

Hypothesis

The title compound was synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction.

Conclusion

The crystal structure of the compound is stabilized by hydrogen bonds between the acetamide and water molecules.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound consists of two independent acetamide molecules and a water molecule.
  • The dihedral angles between the quinoline and benzene rings were measured.
  • Hydrogen bonds were identified as stabilizing interactions in the crystal structure.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new chemical compound and looked at its structure using X-ray. They found that water helps hold the structure together.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using 8-hydroxyquinoline and characterized through X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811019817

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