Structure of Methyl 6-Dimethylamino-4-Hydroxy-2-Naphthoate
Author Information
Author(s): Do Jun Ho, Hwang Kwang-Jin, Kim Moon-Hwan, Kim Chong-Hyeak
Primary Institution: Hongik University
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine the structure of methyl 6-(dimethylamino)-4-hydroxy-2-naphthoate to understand the effect of substituents on photochromic naphthopyrans.
Conclusion
The structure of the compound shows that the carbonyl group and hydroxy group are oriented oppositely, and the molecules form one-dimensional chains through hydrogen bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The molecule is almost planar with a root mean square deviation of 0.0268 Å.
- Intermolecular O—H⋯O hydrogen bonds link the molecules into infinite chains.
- The synthesis involved adding hydrochloric acid to a solution of a precursor compound.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at a special chemical to see how its parts fit together, and they found that some parts point in opposite directions, which helps them understand how it might change color.
Methodology
The structure was determined using X-ray diffraction from single crystals obtained from a solution in isopropyl alcohol.
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