Organic Papers
2011
(2E)-3-(1,3-Diphenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-phenylprop-2-en-1-one Crystal Structure
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Fun Hoong-Kun, Hemamalini Madhukar, Malladi Shridhar, Poojari Pradeep, Isloor Arun M
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Hypothesis
The study aims to synthesize and analyze the crystal structure of a new pyrazole derivative.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the compound is stabilized by hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The pyrazole ring in the compound is nearly flat, with very small deviations.
- Adjacent molecules in the crystal are linked by hydrogen bonds, forming dimers.
- The structure is further stabilized by weak interactions between the rings.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new chemical compound and looked at its structure to see how its parts fit together.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using a reaction involving methanol, sodium hydroxide, acetophenone, and formyl pyrazole, followed by crystallization.
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