1-Acetyl-6-bromo-1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-2(3H)-one
2011
Study of 1-Acetyl-6-bromo-1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-2(3H)-one
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Dahmani Siham, Kandri Rodi Youssef, Luis Santiago V., Essassi El Mokhtar, El Ammari Lahcen
Primary Institution: Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Fès, Morocco
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of 1-Acetyl-6-bromo-1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-2(3H)-one, revealing its molecular arrangement and hydrogen bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound's two fused rings are nearly planar with a small deviation.
- The acetyl group is slightly twisted relative to the imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine system.
- Adjacent molecules in the crystal are linked by hydrogen bonds, forming infinite chains.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a special chemical compound and found out how its atoms are arranged and how they stick together.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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