rac-2-tert-Butyl-2,4,5,6,6-pentachlorocyclohex-3-en-1-one
2011
Study of a Chiral Molecule with Two Stereogenic Centers
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Maharramov Abel M., Allahverdiyev Mirza A., Mammadov Elmar Y., Askerova Ayten R., Rashidov Bahruz A.
Primary Institution: Baku State University
Conclusion
The study successfully describes the crystallization and structural characteristics of the chiral molecule rac-2-tert-butyl-2,4,5,6,6-pentachlorocyclohex-3-en-1-one.
Supporting Evidence
- The title compound crystallizes as a racemate consisting of enantiomeric pairs.
- The cyclohexene ring adopts a half-chair conformation.
- The tert-butyl group is attached in a pseudo-axial position.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at a special molecule that has two parts that can be different shapes, but it ended up being a mix of both shapes when it formed crystals.
Methodology
The molecule was synthesized using 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol and ammonium thiocyanate in methanol, followed by recrystallization.
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