1-Benzyl-5-methoxy-2′,3-dimethyl-4,6-dioxa-2-azaspiro[bicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-7,4′-isoquinoline]-1′,3′(2′H,4′H)-dione
2011
Crystal Structure of a New Isoquinoline Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Fun Hoong-Kun, Quah Ching Kheng, Huang Chengmei, Yu Haitao
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Hypothesis
The title compound may have potential use in biochemical and pharmaceutical fields.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the title compound reveals a unique molecular arrangement stabilized by hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The molecular structure is stabilized by weak intramolecular and intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
- The compound was derived from a reaction involving isoquinoline-1,3,4-trione and oxazole.
- X-ray quality crystals were obtained through slow evaporation from a mixed solvent.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a new chemical compound to see how its atoms are arranged. They found that it has a special shape that might be useful in medicine.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through photocycloaddition and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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