2-[(1R*,4R*)-1,4-Dihydroxycyclohexyl]acetic acid
2011

Structure of a Compound from Senecio desfontanei

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Arfan Mohammad, Hussain Syed Hamid, Tahir M. Nawaz, Rafique Jamal, Shaheen Farzana

Primary Institution: Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan

Conclusion

The study reveals the crystal structure of a compound derived from Senecio desfontanei, showing a three-dimensional polymeric network stabilized by hydrogen bonds.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound's molecular structure includes cyclohexane and acetic acid groups.
  • Hydrogen bonding plays a crucial role in stabilizing the crystal structure.
  • The study utilized advanced crystallographic techniques for analysis.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a plant compound and found out how its molecules are arranged in a special way that helps them stick together.

Methodology

The compound was extracted from the plant using methanol and purified through column chromatography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811010397

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