Ethyl 4-oxo-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazole-3-carboxylate
2011
Crystal Structure of Ethyl 4-oxo-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazole-3-carboxylate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Gündoğdu Cevher, Göçmentürk Mustafa, Ergün Yavuz, Tercan Barış, Hökelek Tuncer
Primary Institution: Dokuz Eylul University
Hypothesis
The study aims to ascertain the crystal structure of the title compound.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the compound reveals a three-dimensional network formed by hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound contains a carbazole skeleton with an ethoxycarbonyl group.
- The benzene and pyrrole rings in the indole system are nearly coplanar.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules into a three-dimensional network.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a special molecule and found out how its atoms are arranged in space.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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