Di-tert-Butyl 2,2′-[2,2′-methylenebis(naphthalene-2,1-diyldioxy)]diacetate C33H36O6
2011
Study of Di-tert-Butyl 2,2'-Methylene-bis(naphthalene-2,1-diyldioxy)diacetate
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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, Karachi 7527, Pakistan
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the compound shows that molecules are linked via weak hydrogen bonding, forming one-dimensional chains.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound has two naphthalene ring systems connected through a methylene linkage.
- The ring systems are aligned at a dihedral angle of 76.5°.
- One substituent adopts an extended conformation while the other is U-shaped.
- Molecules are linked via weak C—H⋯O hydrogen bonding.
Takeaway
This study looks at a special chemical compound and how its molecules connect together in a specific way.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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