Diethyl 4,4′-(ethane-1,2-diyldioxy)dibenzoate C20H22O6
2011
Study of Diethyl 4,4′-(ethane-1,2-diyldioxy)dibenzoate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ma Zhen, Yang Huang
Primary Institution: Guangxi University
Hypothesis
The study aims to prepare esters to produce acids and investigate their coordination behaviors with metal ions.
Conclusion
A new diester was successfully synthesized and its structure confirmed through various analytical methods.
Supporting Evidence
- The title compound was synthesized through a chemical reaction.
- The structure was confirmed using elemental analysis, IR, NMR spectra, and X-ray crystal analysis.
- The molecule is planar with specific deviations measured.
- Weak hydrogen bonds and C—H⋯π interactions were observed in the structure.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new chemical compound by mixing two ingredients, and they figured out what it looked like using special tools.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by reacting ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate with 1,2-dichloroethane in DMF, followed by crystallization and characterization using X-ray analysis.
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