Ethyl 5-bromo-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate
2011

Study of Ethyl 5-bromo-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate

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Author Information

Author(s): Abdel-Aziz Hatem A., Bari Ahmed, Ng Seik Weng

Primary Institution: King Saud University

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of Ethyl 5-bromo-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate, revealing its nearly planar configuration and hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The benzofuran fused-ring system is almost planar.
  • Weak intermolecular hydrogen bonding is present in the crystal structure.
  • π–π stacking is observed between parallel molecules.

Takeaway

This study looks at a chemical compound and how its atoms are arranged in a special way, which helps scientists understand its properties better.

Methodology

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

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811005897

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