1-(2-Hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)-3-(2-methylphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one
2011
Crystal Structure of a Chalcone Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Vijay Kumar D., Thippeswamy G. B., Jayashree B. S., Sridhar M. A.
Primary Institution: Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Conclusion
The study successfully determined the crystal structure of the compound 1-(2-Hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)-3-(2-methylphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one.
Supporting Evidence
- The dihedral angle between the aromatic rings is 5.12°.
- An intramolecular O—H⋯O hydrogen bond generates an S(6) ring.
- The propanone unit is planar with a deviation of 0.003 Å.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new compound and figured out what it looks like by studying its crystals.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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