1,4-Bis{4-[bis­(prop-2-yn-1-yl)amino]­phen­oxy}benzene
2011

Structure of 1,4-Bis{4-[bis­(prop-2-yn-1-yl)amino]­phen­oxy}benzene

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Shah Kiramat, 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

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a compound with two independent molecules that lie on centers of inversion.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound has a central phenylene ring inclined at 61.4° with respect to the flanking aromatic ring.
  • There are only two independent molecules in the asymmetric unit.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at a special chemical compound and found that it has a unique structure with two parts that are mirror images of each other.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811003862

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