Organic Papers
2011
(4-Chlorophenyl)(2,7-dimethoxy-8-nitronaphthalen-1-yl)methanone
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Nishijima Takahiro, Nagasawa Atsushi, Takada Teruhisa, Okamoto Akiko, Yonezawa Noriyuki
Primary Institution: Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology
Conclusion
The study reveals the crystal structure of a compound with a non-coplanar configuration between the aroyl and naphthalene groups.
Supporting Evidence
- The dihedral angle between the naphthalene and benzene rings is 70.62°.
- The nitro group is oriented parallel to the adjacent carbonyl plane.
- Intermolecular interactions include π–π interactions and hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
The researchers studied a special chemical compound and found that its parts are arranged in a way that isn't flat, which helps understand how it might behave.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and characterized using X-ray diffraction analysis.
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