Bis[5-chloro-2-(prop-2-yn-1-yl­oxy)phen­yl]methane
2011

Study of a New Organic Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Ali Qamar, Anis Itrat, Raza Shah M., Ng Seik Weng

Primary Institution: H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi

Conclusion

The crystal structure of the compound shows specific molecular interactions and arrangements.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound has two benzene rings connected by a methylene carbon.
  • Intermolecular interactions such as C—H⋯π and π–π stacking were observed.
  • The angles and distances between the molecular components were measured.

Takeaway

Scientists looked at a new chemical compound and found out how its molecules are arranged and interact with each other.

Methodology

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

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811003205

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