9-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-3,4,5,6,7,9-hexahydroxanthene-1,8(2H)-dione
2011
Study of a New Organic Compound
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Mehdi Sayed Hasan, Hashim Rokiah, Ghalib Raza Murad, Yeap Chin Sing, Fun Hoong-Kun
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Hypothesis
The synthesis of the title compound can be achieved through simple heating without a catalyst.
Conclusion
The structure of the compound was confirmed through spectral analysis and X-ray crystallography.
Supporting Evidence
- The mean planes of the pyran and dimethoxyphenyl rings are nearly perpendicular to one another.
- The pyran ring adopts a boat conformation while the cyclohexane rings adopt envelope conformations.
- The crystal structure shows molecules linked into a three-dimensional network by hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new chemical compound by heating two ingredients together without using any special chemicals to help the reaction.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by heating 1,3-cyclohexanedione with veratraldehyde in acetic acid, followed by crystallization.
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