(E)-2-(2-Nitroprop-1-enyl)thiophene
2011
Crystal Structure of a Nitroalkene Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Li Zhao-Bo, Shen Li-Li, Li Jia-Jia
Primary Institution: Hangzhou Minsheng Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd
Hypothesis
The study aims to report the crystal structure of a specific nitroalkene compound.
Conclusion
The compound adopts an E conformation about the C=C bond and features weak intermolecular interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound's crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction.
- The E configuration of the C2═C3 bond was confirmed.
- Weak intermolecular interactions were identified in the crystal structure.
Takeaway
The researchers studied a chemical compound and found its structure, which helps in understanding how it can be used in making other useful chemicals.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from thiophene-2-carbaldehyde and nitroethane, followed by crystallization.
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